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Performing Pro Bono Legal Work in the District of Columbia

Rule 49: Performing Pro Bono Legal Work in the District of Columbia

Rule 49 of the D.C. Court of Appeals rules discusses the unauthorized practice of law in D.C. courts. Rule 49(c)(9)(C) provides that federal government attorneys can handle matters in D.C. courts under certain circumstances. This...

Where Do I Start

If you are interested in doing pro bono legal work and do not know where to start, perhaps the following information can help:

Know the Rules - Read DOT's pro bono policy. Not licensed in the District of Columbia?  Click here to find out why that is not a barrier to performing...

Peter J. Plocki

Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Litigation and Enforcement

Peter J. Plocki joined the Office of Litigation and Enforcement in the Department of Transportation’s General Counsel’s office in 1991 and has been the Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Litigation and Enforcement ...