Augusta, ME | The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of the Access to Justice Tax Credit Program. In an effort to encourage lawyers to provide services to underserved areas of our State, the Legislature enacted the Access to Justice Tax Credit Program. Starting in 2022, the program authorized tax credits …
Maine Justice Foundation Announces 2025 Coffin Family Law Fellow
The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce that New York University School of Law Juris Doctor Graduate, Georgia Whitaker, has been selected as the 2025 Coffin Family Law Fellow.
The Frank M. Coffin Family Law Fellowship provides legal representation in family law matters to clients who have qualified for pro bono assistance through the …
Maine Justice Foundation Celebrates Racial Justice Fund Grant Achievements
Augusta, ME – The Maine Justice Foundation is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2023-2024 Racial Justice Fund Grant projects. With grants awarded to six organizations, these initiatives have advanced racial equity for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities across Maine.
Now in its fourth year, the Racial Justice Fund has …
Maine Justice Foundation Presents 2024 Annual Awards to Three Dedicated Members of the Maine Bar
The Maine Justice Foundation has established three prestigious annual awards to recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact in advancing access to justice.
Howard H. Dana, Jr. Award | Senator Anne Carney
The Howard H. Dana, Jr. Award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing access to justice. The Maine …
Maine Justice Foundation Opens Applications for the 2024 Access to Justice Tax Credit
The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for the 2024 Access to Justice Tax Credit Program will open on June 1, 2024. The Foundation will accept applications from eligible attorneys from June 1- 17, 2024. Please CLICK HERE to apply.
In an effort to encourage lawyers to provide services to underserved areas …
Maine Justice Foundation Awards Grants to Six Maine Groups Working for Racial Justice and Equity
Augusta, ME – The Maine Justice Foundation has awarded grants from its Racial Justice Fund to six Maine groups for 2023. The goal of the Fund is to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color statewide to forge social, systemic, and economic solutions that will address racism and inequities in our culture, organizations, and systems.…
Campaign for Justice Announces 2023 Peter J. DeTroy III Award Recipient – Toby Hollander, Esq.
Augusta, ME – The Campaign for Justice is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Peter J. DeTroy III Award recipient is Toby Hollander, Esq., of Portland, Maine.
Toby served in the U.S. Navy and is a Vietnam veteran. Early in his career, he saw an unmet need for military veterans and together with a group …
Maine Justice Foundation Announces 2024 Coffin Family Law Fellow
The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce that University of Maine Law School Juris Doctor Candidate, Haley Brazier, has been selected as the 2024 Coffin Family Law Fellow.
The Frank M. Coffin Family Law Fellowship provides legal representation in family law matters to clients who have qualified for pro bono assistance through the Volunteer …
Racial Justice Fund Seeks Applications for Third Round of Grants
Augusta, ME – The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce the third round of grants from the Racial Justice Fund. The Foundation will accept applications for grants of up to $10,000 from October 23-November 6, 2023.
The Racial Justice Fund supports education and advocacy aimed at achieving racial justice and addressing systemic racism. The …
Maine Justice Foundation Awards the Second Access to Justice Tax Credit
Augusta, ME | The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Access to Justice Tax Credit Program. In an effort to encourage lawyers to provide services to underserved areas of our State, the Legislature enacted the Access to Justice Tax Credit Program. Starting in 2022, the program authorized five lawyers …