Contrary to what many people may think, lawyers are not all about billable hours.\u00a0 In fact, the vast majority of lawyers are innate problem solvers who really do want to help people.\u00a0 Many lawyers agree that the worst part of their job is having to bill clients for services which they think are a fundamental part of our society.\u00a0 Lawyers also believe having access to quality legal representation should be available to anybody who wants it.\u00a0 It is frustrating that quality legal representation isn’t cheap and many people cannot afford it.<\/p>\n
That’s why many lawyers do what they can to provide free services and advice in order to give back to the community. For example, the lawyers here at MMGM have helped to create, establish, and advise numerous charitable organizations.\u00a0 Once the organization is up and running, we continue to support and assist those organizations throughout the years free of charge.<\/p>\n
Most recently, with the collaborative help of my partner Larry McDonough and attorney Gerry O\u2019Meara at Gust Rosenfeld, PLC, I helped to incorporate a nonprofit organization called Sister Jose Women’s Shelter.\u00a0 The Shelter is a charitable organization dedicated to the care and nurture of homeless women within our Tucson community.\u00a0 The Shelter offers a warm bed on cold nights, food and other nourishment, showers and laundry facilities, and, for those without purpose, the Shelter offers engagement.<\/p>\n
My wife and I have been involved with the Shelter for many years and we have contributed in any way we can, whether it be by our own hard labor and skills or financially.\u00a0 The Shelter is a tremendous organization full of talented people who truly want to help others.\u00a0 Working with the Shelter and its director, Jean Fedigan, has allowed me, and the MMGM family at large, to give back to the community and promote the greater good.\u00a0 Providing free legal services and advice is something we here at MMGM would like to do for all of our clients.\u00a0 Unfortunately, we cannot provide free services to everyone who needs help.\u00a0 However, MMGM works hard to give back whenever and wherever we can and we take great satisfaction in helping others.<\/p>\n