“This is going to be a weird one,” read the email referring me Mr. Winters’ case. As a bankruptcy attorney with a background in consumer protection and homeownership law, I have always prioritized real estate ownership in my pro bono practice. With the backing of my firm, I feel it is my responsibility to use my law degree and experience to benefit my community.

That usually takes the form of litigation referred from Philadelphia VIP. My recent pro bono work centers on litigated quiet title cases for low-income Philadelphians, where my background and willingness to go to court have helped me secure stable housing and real estate ownership for a series of clients.