Our 2025 Impact

In 2025, we created pathways to justice for:

2025 Impact Report Numbers
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We Help Under-Served People in the Tampa Bay Area and Statewide with Civil Legal Issues

Statewide: 

We staff three statewide legal helplines in Florida for seniors, veterans, and victims of disaster. 

Locally:

We have offices, on-site legal clinics and partnerships in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. 

Our Senior Advocacy Unit extends to Hardee, Highlands, and Polk Counties.


In 2025, We Answered 100,571 Callers Seeking Legal Services

Our Statewide & Local Helplines:

  • FL Disaster Legal Aid Helpline
  • FL Senior Legal Helpline
  • FL Veterans Legal Helpline
  • Legal Aid Line
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Our advocates saved or recovered over $5.1 million for our clients.

This includes critical fees awarded to our clients, alongside costs we resolved before they became a financial burden.

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We added 21 new staff positions and expanded our services by 42%.

With support from Funding Florida Legal Aid (FFLA)'s Interest on Trust Accounts (IOTA) funds, we significantly increased our services in 2025.


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What We Did in 2025 for...

Veterans:

We established two Medical-Legal Partnerships: one at the Zephyrhills VA to support veterans and their families, and another in St. Petersburg that connects pediatric and maternal healthcare providers with legal support.

Families:

We partnered with Feeding Tampa Bay to host legal clinics, bringing legal help directly to families in need. 

We celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Legal Information Center in Hillsborough County.

Housing:

We began work on a legal help bot to answer simple questions like, “Is my landlord allowed to enter my apartment without notice?”

Children in Foster Care:

We updated the FosterPower app to provide tools that prevent human trafficking and offer support to survivors.

Pasco County:

We launched weekly form-assistance clinics in New Port Richey and Dade City through our partnership with the Pasco County Clerk.


I am forever thankful for the role you played in protecting my future. Your work truly made a difference, and I will always carry this gratitude with me."

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Bradley

Client of the Major General Ernest A. & Marilyn Bedke Veterans Law Center


2025 Cases by Area of Law

Bay Area Legal Services provides free civil legal help to eligible residents of our five-county service area and to seniors, veterans and victims of disaster across the state of Florida.

Pie Chart
Housing: 33%
Family: 31%
Consumer: 16%
Miscellaneous: 8%
Income Maintenance: 5%
Employment: 2%
Health: 2%
Individual Rights: 2%
Juvenile: 1%

Pathways to Justice Launch Event

Joan C. Boles, CEO & President of Bay Area Legal Services, introducing the Pathways to Justice Campaign at the launch event in May of 2025.

We Officially Launched the Pathways to Justice Campaign

The Pathways to Justice Campaign is Bay Area Legal’s new annual effort to raise critical funds from individuals, businesses, and foundations who believe in justice for all.


Our Supporters Made a Difference:

Heart & hands

Over $956,000 and 2,720 pro bono hours were donated to our mission.

Support included charitable gifts, endowments, sponsorships, and volunteer hours through the Disaster Relief and Volunteer Lawyers Programs.

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Our endowments reached new heights, surpassing $5.5 million.

Our endowments have grown more than 160% over the past decade. Thanks to our supporters, this lasting source of stability is stronger than ever.

Our 2025 Leadership

Board of Directors
2025 Officers
  • Chairperson: Jeffrey E. Cox
  • Chairperson-Elect: James D. Thaler, Jr.
  • Treasurer: Craig E. Rothburd
  • Secretary: Alex M. Sarsfield
Board Members
  • Michael A. Bedke
  • Rebecca C. Bell
  • Caroleen B. Brej
  • Cynthia Davis-Gryce
  • Bruce H. Denson
  • Christine L. Derr
  • Vivian Cortes Hodz
  • Valorie Hoppenworth
  • Yolanda V. Lee-George
  • Evan M. Malloy
  • Paul Martinez
  • Giesi Oller
  • Andrew M. O'Malley, Chairman Emeritus
  • Yohance A. Pettis
  • Eladio Ramirez
  • J. Coy Stull
  • Barbara Williams
Development Council
  • Karen E. Cole, Chairperson
  • Sharon Conklin Perez
  • Alexis M. Cotten
  • R. Thomas Elligett, Jr.
  • John F. Kynes
  • Jordan D. Maglich
  • Lisa Montero
  • Kyle W. Robisch
  • Craig E. Rothburd
  • Jacqueline A. Simms-Petredis
  • Edward M. Waller, Jr.
Executive Leadership
  • Joan Cain Boles, President/CEO
  • Jena D. Hudson, Deputy Director
  • J.P. LaCasse, Chief Operations Officer

Our 2025 Donors

Grant Funders

 

Partners in Justice

Corporations, Foundations, and Law Firms who contributed supported our mission through the Pathways to Justice Campaign.

Benefactor, $25,000+
  • Carlton Fields
  • Citi
  • The Spurlino Foundation
Guardian, $15,000 - $24,999
  • Banker Lopez Gassler, P.A.
  • Bullard Family Foundation
  • Gunster
  • Hillsborough County Bar Foundation
  • ReliaQuest Bowl
  • Shutts & Bowen, LLP
  • Truist
Ambassador, $10,000 - $14,999
  • Berger Singerman LLP
  • Holland & Knight LLP
  • Indelible Solutions
  • Rissman
  • Tampa Electric
Partner, $5,000 - $9,999
  • Burr & Forman LLP
  • FordHarrison LLP
  • Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP
  • La Cava Jacobson & Goodis
  • Rywant Alvarez Jones Russo & Guyton, P.A.
  • Rumberger | Kirk
  • Trenam Law
Justice Fellows

Individuals who contributed supported our mission through the Pathways to Justice Campaign.

Leading Justice Fellow, $10,000+
  • Hon. Chris W. Altenbernd
  • Karen M. Buesing
  • Robert H. Buesing
  • Harley E. Riedel II
  • Ellen S. Stichter
  • Kenneth E. Thornton
Advancing Justice Fellow, $5,000 - $9,999
  • R. Thomas Elligett, Jr.
Guiding Justice Fellow, $2,500 - $4,999
  • Alison L. Allman and Patrick H. Allman III
  • Michael A. Bedke
  • Robert S. Bolt
  • Traci L. Koster
  • Joseph H. Lang, Jr.
  • J. Andrew Meyer
  • Craig E. Rothburd
  • W. Cary Wright
Defending Justice Fellow, $1,000 - $2,499
  • Rosemary E. Armstrong
  • Sarah M. Baggett
  • Kiara Bailey
  • Stephen M. Barbas
  • Irene Bassel Frick
  • Joan Cain Boles
  • Cathleen Bell Bremmer
  • Cathy J. Beveridge
  • Angela P. Bryant
  • Ronald E. Bush
  • Luis A. Cabassa
  • Elizabeth B. Castor
  • Lisabeth W. Chambers
  • Robert W. Clark
  • Honorable Marva L. Crenshaw
  • Christine L. Derr
  • James L. Ferman, Jr.
  • Robert S. Freedman
  • S. Cary Gaylord
  • Joyce T. Garabrant
  • Elizabeth L. Hapner
  • Scott C. Ilgenfritz
  • Jason W. Imler
  • Joseph J. Kadow
  • Charles F. Ketchey, Jr.
  • Peter B. King
  • Kathleen Kloiber Koch
  • Richard M. Leisner
  • Katherine Logue
  • Evan M. Malloy
  • Honorable James S. Moody, Jr.
  • Eric M. Newman and Lyris J. Newman
  • Amy K. Null
  • Honorable Peggy A. Quince
  • Heidi H. Raschke
  • Marc I. Sachs
  • Susan Steinberg Sandler
  • Alex M. Sarsfield
  • Sheila L. Seig
  • Efstratios M. Serbanos
  • Tori C. Simmons
  • Scott A. Stichter
  • Steven J. Stichter
  • Lynn S.P. Tate
  • James D. Thaler, Jr.
  • Edward M. Waller, Jr.
  • Jeffrey W. Warren
  • Gerard F. Wehle, Jr.
  • Richard C. Woltmann
  • Gwynne A. Young
  • Andrea E. Zelman
  • Terry A. Zitek
Justice Fellow, $500 - $999
  • C. Todd Alley
  • Townsend J. Belt
  • Honorable Herbert M. Berkowitz
  • John C. Bierley
  • Russell M. Blain
  • Linda I. Braithwaite
  • Paula J. Burnett
  • Jennifer A. Burns
  • Susan E. Burrell
  • Denise K. Chamberlain
  • Crews W. Chambers
  • William J. Cook
  • C. Timothy Corcoran
  • Jeffrey E. Cox
  • John C. Curry
  • Bruce H. Denson
  • Thomas M. Donegan, Jr.
  • John D. Emmanuel
  • Amy S. Farrior
  • Honorable James S. Giardina
  • Michael D. Ginsberg
  • George F. Gramling III
  • Danielle R. Green
  • George F. Harder
  • Susan G. Haubenstock
  • John L. Holcomb, Sr.
  • Jena D. Hudson
  • Honorable Claudia R. Isom and A. Woodson Isom, Jr.
  • Vashti Jattansingh
  • James H. Jeansonne
  • C. Cole Jeffries
  • Kevin D. Johnson
  • Susan E. Johnson-Velez
  • James J. Kennedy III
  • Martha A. Kimball
  • Jennifer L. Koester
  • Elizabeth H. Krystyn
  • J.P. LaCasse
  • Honorable Edward C. LaRose and Jane S. LaRose
  • Gavin D. Magaziner
  • Jordan D. Maglich
  • Bruce Marger
  • Morris C. Massey
  • Kathleen Schin McLeroy
  • Elita C. McMillon
  • Tatiana Melnik
  • Honorable Manuel Menendez, Jr.
  • Mark E. Miller
  • Linda M. Miulli
  • Carol Moody
  • Larry Morgan
  • James J. Moss
  • Roxanne M. Null
  • Andrew M. O'Malley
  • Kristin C. O'Steen
  • Laurie A. Parker
  • Gale B. Pinkston
  • D. Lawrence Rayburn
  • Theodore J. Rechel
  • Paula M. Rhodes
  • Katherine Rorer
  • Christopher M. Sacco
  • Hala A. Sandridge
  • Frederick S. Schrils
  • Bo Sellitti
  • L. Joseph Shaheen, Jr.
  • Honorable Robert J. Simms Memorial Fund
  • David R. Singleton
  • Alex Sink
  • David Smolker
  • Brad and Nichole Stieben
  • Honorable Ralph C. Stoddard
  • Sarah Richardson Straley
  • Stephen B. Straske II
  • Steven A. Strickland
  • Stacy E. Strohauer Son
  • Stephen K. Stuart
  • Deborah D. Thomas
  • Molly E. Thomas
  • J. Nathan Thompson
  • Mark T. Tischhauser
  • Stephen M. Todd
  • Rebecca L. Tranthem
  • Amanda M. Uliano
  • Gary Walker
  • Charles S. White
  • James J. Wimsatt
  • Peter J. Winders
  • Mark H. Wright
  • Gregory C. Yadley
  • Michael A. Ziegler
Cy Pres Facilitators

The following individuals helped to facilitate cy pres distributions from class action lawsuits to Bay Area Legal in 2025. bals.org/cypres

  • Luis A. Cabassa
  • Amanda E. Heystek
  • Brandon J. Hill
  • Jeffrey L. Newsome
Justice Lovers

Those who provided both pro bono service and monetary support in 2025. bals.org/justicelovers

  • Ashlyn R. Banks
  • Tirso M. Carreja, Jr.
  • Christine L. Derr
  • Marin B. Donnelly
  • Suzanne Adams Ennis
  • Irene Bassel Frick
  • Laura M. Gallo
  • Robert M. Geller
  • Barbara T. Ginn
  • Matthew B. Hale
  • Elizabeth L. Hapner
  • Sami J. Hijab
  • Kelvin S. Jensen
  • Lorien Smith Johnson
  • Michael R. Kangas
  • Samantha R. Koko
  • Kraesly M. Liu
  • Evan M. Malloy
  • Dennis M. McClelland
  • Brandi L. Meredith
  • Kimberly M. Murray
  • Sara K. Peacock
  • Eliane I. Probasco
  • Craig E. Rothburd
  • Michael P. Silver
  • Amy D. Singer
  • Scott A. Stichter
  • J. Coy Stull
  • Kenneth A. Tinkler
  • Stephen M. Todd
  • Spencer C. Whittaker
Legacy for Justice Society

Supporters who have made a planned gift to Bay Area Legal Services such as a bequest in their will. bals.org/legacy

  • Michael A. Bedke and Rachelle D. Bedke
  • Andrew H. Bell
  • Joan Cain Boles
  • Robert S. Bolt and Nancy W. Bolt
  • Robert H. Buesing and Karen M. Buesing
  • Victoria A. Dowdle
  • R. Thomas Elligett, Jr.
  • Bethany Eppley and Charles Eppley
  • Richard A. Gilbert
  • George F. Gramling III
  • Hon. Richard L. Greco, Jr. and Carol Greco
  • John A. Guyton III
  • Elizabeth L. Hapner
  • Russell A. Harrison
  • Linda D. Hartley
  • Amy K. Jones
  • Carla C. Knight
  • Kathleen Kloiber Koch
  • J.P. LaCasse and Lynda LaCasse
  • Cynthia J. Liles
  • Kathleen S. McLeroy
  • Carol Still Moody
  • Hon. Richard A. Nielsen and Linda R. Nielsen
  • Alexandra E. Pullara
  • Daniel C. Reigle
  • Craig E. Rothburd and Diane M. Rothburd
  • Alyssa A. Ruge
  • Sheila L. Seig
  • Scott A. Stichter and Sarah B. Stichter
  • Sylvia H. Walbolt
  • Gary Walker
  • Edward M. Waller, Jr.
  • Rosemary E. Armstrong and Morris Weinberg, Jr.
  • Richard C. Woltmann and Katherine H. Woltmann
  • Gwynne A. Young
  • William K. Zewadski
Honor Roll
  • The Late Hon. Don Castor
  • The Late Hon. Paul W. Danahy, Jr.
  • The Late William C. Frye
  • The Late David T. Knight
  • The Late Margaret D. Mathews
  • The Late L. David Shear
  • The Late L. Casey Shear
  • The Late Don M. Stichter
Judges Joining Forces

Judges, sitting or retired, who donated to our mission in 2025. bals.org/judges

  • Hon. Natalie H. Adams
  • Hon. Chris W. Altenbernd
  • Hon. James D. Arnold
  • Hon. Kelly A. Ayers
  • Hon. Herbert M. Berkowitz
  • Hon. Marva L. Crenshaw
  • Hon. David A. Demers
  • Hon. Marion Lucas Fleming
  • Hon. James S. Giardina
  • Hon. Melvia B. Green
  • Hon. Michael J. Hooi
  • Hon. Claudia R. Isom
  • Hon. Doris E. Jenkins
  • Hon. Edward C. LaRose
  • Hon. Catherine Peek McEwen
  • Hon. Manuel Menendez, Jr.
  • Hon. James S. Moody, Jr.
  • Hon. Richard A. Nielsen
  • Hon. Peggy A. Quince
  • Hon. Marc H. Salton
  • Hon. Julie S. Sneed
  • Hon. Ralph C. Stoddard
  • Hon. Christine K. Vogel
Sustaining Law Firms

Sustaining Law Firms donated $350 per attorney from their firm in 2025. bals.org/slf

  • Gail Martin Abercrombie, P.A.
  • Law Office of Christopher T Abrunzo, PLLC
  • Akel Law
  • Anton Garcia Law
  • Anton Legal Group
  • Armando Personal Injury Law
  • Asgard Worldwide Services LLC
  • Banker Lopez Gassler, P.A.
  • Bates | Wallach
  • BaumannKangas Estate Law
  • Michael Beck Law, PLLC
  • Bell Law Group
  • Berger Singerman LLP
  • Betras Kopp LLC
  • Richard A. Bokor, P.A.
  • Eric Boles Law Firm
  • Brandon Family Law Center LLC
  • Brandon Legal Group
  • Brannock Berman & Seider
  • Buell Elligett Farrior & Faircloth, P.A.
  • Walter Bullington Law
  • Burnett Law, P.A.
  • Doug Burns, P.A.
  • Burr & Forman LLP
  • Campos Law, P.A.
  • Carey, O'Malley, Whitaker, Mueller, Roberts & Smith, P.A.
  • Carney Law Firm, P.A.
  • Charles N. Castagna Mediation
  • Richard P. Caton, P.A.
  • Law Offices of Julia Best Chase, P.A.
  • Stephen C. Cheeseman, P.A.
  • Preston O. Cockey, P.A.
  • Conwell Business Law, LLLP
  • Cook Law, P.A.
  • Dara Cooley Law
  • Cooper Estate Law, PLLC
  • Cortes Hodz Family Law & Mediation, P.A.
  • Danahy & Dunnavant, P.A.
  • Sharon Docherty Danco, PLLC
  • Da Silva Law Firm, P.A.
  • de la Parte, Gilbert, McNamara & Caldevilla, P.A.
  • R. Michael DeLoach, P.A.
  • Delzer, Coulter & Bell, P.A.
  • The Denson Firm
  • The Diamond Law Firm, P.A.
  • DiPierro Law Firm
  • Richard W. Driscoll, P.A.
  • Greg W. Dworzanowski, P.A.
  • Eaton Law
  • Empath Law
  • Epperson & Rich, PLLC
  • Dionne Fajardo Law
  • The Family Law Source, P.A.
  • The Fernandez Firm
  • Paul Figueroa Law
  • FordHarrison LLP
  • Gallo Law, P.A.
  • Daniel M. Genet, P.A.
  • Germain Law Group, P.A.
  • Bruce S. Goldstein, P.A.
  • Melvia B. Green, P.A.
  • Law Offices Of Richard D. Green
  • Leo D. Gomez, P.A.
  • Rebecca A. Graham, P.A.
  • Greco & Wozniak, P.A.
  • Guerra & Partners, P.A.
  • Gunn Appellate Practice, P.A.
  • Gunn Law Group, P.A.
  • Gunster
  • S. Haas Law
  • William E. Hahn, P.A.
  • Linda C. Hanna, P.A.
  • Hapner Law
  • Harder Law
  • Jennifer C. Harrington, P.A.
  • Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A.
  • Law Office of Susan G. Haubenstock
  • Hilary High, P.A.
  • Hill Ward Henderson
  • Fraser Himes, P.A.
  • Hobbs and Hobbs, P.L.
  • Hobby & Hobby, P.A.
  • Holcomb Law, PLLC
  • Eric A. Houghton, Attorney At Law
  • Hughes Law Group
  • Hunter Law Firm
  • Cady L. Huss, P.A.
  • Imler Law
  • Cole Jeffries, P.A.
  • Steven K. Jonas, P.A.
  • Christie S. Jones, P.A.
  • Joyce & Reyes Law Firm
  • Karatinos Law, PLLC
  • Kay Family Law PLLC
  • Kennedy Law Group
  • Kilinski | Van Wyk
  • Peter B. King Mediation
  • Kirkner Family Law Group
  • Kynes, Markman & Felman, P.A.
  • La Cava Jacobson & Goodis
  • Law Office of R. Michael Larrinaga, P.A.
  • Lauro & Singer
  • Lee Injury Law Firm, PLLC
  • Legacy Planning of Tampa Bay, P.A.
  • Leon & Berg, P.A.
  • Vincent A. Leto, P.A.
  • Lieberman PLLC
  • Mark A. Linsky, P.A.
  • Ray C. Lopez P.A.
  • Law Office Of Ricardeau Lucceus, PLLC
  • Magaziner Law, P.A.
  • Paul S. Maney, P.A.
  • Martinez-Monfort, P.A.
  • McKnight Law Group
  • McManus and McManus, P.A.
  • Mark E. Miller, P.A.
  • Melnik Legal PLLC
  • Mendes, Reins & Wilander, PLLC
  • Lawrence E. Miccolis, P.A.
  • H. Lee Moffitt, P.A.
  • Mombrun Law, PLLC
  • Monticello Law Firm
  • Denny Morgenstern, PLLC
  • Murray Law Group
  • Jeff Murphy Law
  • Nielsen Mediation LLC
  • James R. Nieset, P.A.
  • Oliveros Law
  • Clifford R. Opp Jr., P.A.
  • FL Patel Law, PLLC
  • Peacock Law & Mediation
  • Alice M. Porch, P.A.
  • Lizbeth Potts, P.A.
  • Probasco Singer Bayne, PLLC
  • Quezon Law
  • John H. Rains III, P.A.
  • Reed & Reed Law, PLLC
  • Reighard Law & Title, PLLC
  • Rinaldo Law Group
  • Rissman
  • Rocke, McLean & Sbar, P.A.
  • Roman & Roman, P.A.
  • Craig E. Rothburd, P.A.
  • Rumberger | Kirk
  • Joseph C. Russo, P.A.
  • Rywant, Alvarez, Jones, Russo & Guyton, P.A.
  • Gordon J. Schiff, P.A.
  • Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC
  • Sessums Black, P.A.
  • Jeffrey C. Shannon, P.A.
  • Shullman Fugate PLLC
  • Shutts & Bowen, LLP
  • Sibley, PL
  • Cary R. Singletary, P.A.
  • Slutzky Law Firm
  • Christopher J. Smith, P.A.
  • Malcolm R. Smith, P.A.
  • Sperry Law Firm
  • Stichter Riedel Blain & Postler, P.A.
  • Stringer Law Firm
  • Stuart & Strickland, P.A.
  • R. Jeffrey Stull, P.A.
  • John E. Sullivan, P.A.
  • The C. Suszko Law Firm
  • Tate Healey Webster
  • Thaler Law Firm
  • Thurber Law Firm
  • Tischhauser Law Group
  • Law Office of Amanda M. Uliano, P.A.
  • Richard A. Venditti, P.A.
  • Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore, P.A.
  • Rory B. Weiner, P.A.
  • Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A.
  • Deborah Larned Werner, P.A.
  • Charles S. White, P.A.
  • Barbara L. Wilhite, P.A.
  • Teresa P. Williams, P.A.
  • Williams & Doddridge, P.A.
  • Winters & Yonker, P.A.
  • Mark H. Wright, PLLC
  • Tom Young, Mediator, Arbitrator, Special Magistrate
  • Young & Partners, LLP
  • Young | Scanlan, LLC
  • Zuckerman Spaeder LLP
Event Sponsors
Champions for Justice Donor Appreciation Event
  • The Baldwin Group
  • Michael A. Bedke and Rachelle D. Bedke
  • Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
  • Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
  • Carey, O'Malley, Whitaker, Mueller, Roberts & Smith, P.A.
  • Castor-Bell-Lewis Family Foundation
  • Cortes Hodz Family Law & Mediation, P.A.
  • Delzer, Coulter & Bell, P.A.
  • EXIT Suncoast Realty
  • Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
  • Gunn Law Group, P.A.
  • Hancock Whitney Bank
  • Hill Ward Henderson
  • John F. Kynes and Stacy Kynes
  • Morgan Business Solutions
  • Rywant, Alvarez, Jones, Russo & Guyton, P.A.
  • Truist Legal Specialty Group
  • Gwynne A. Young
A Night in Havana: The Pathways to Justice Campaign Launch Party
  • The Baldwin Group
  • Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
  • Burr & Forman LLP
  • Captrust
  • Carey, O'Malley, Whitaker, Mueller, Roberts & Smith, P.A.
  • Carlton Fields
  • Cortes Hodz Family Law & Mediation, P.A.
  • DART Tech
  • Delzer, Coulter & Bell, P.A.
  • Exit Suncoast Realty
  • Florida Blue
  • John F. Kynes and Stacy Kynes
  • Latitude Legal
  • Morgan Business Solutions
  • Craig E. Rothburd, P.A.
  • Rywant, Alvarez, Jones, Russo & Guyton, P.A.
  • Truist Legal Specialty Group
  • Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A.
  • Gwynne A. Young
The Collective
  • Burr & Forman LLP
  • Jeeves Law Group
  • Lake Michigan Credit Union
  • Latitude Legal
  • Craig E. Rothburd, P.A.
In-Kind Contributors
  • 1920 Ybor
  • ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
  • Alessi Bakery
  • Beasley Media Group
  • Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC
  • Burr & Forman LLP
  • Centro Asturiano de Tampa
  • Columbia Restaurant
  • Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
  • Deuce Bradshaw Photo
  • Jessie W. Ellis
  • Englander and Fischer, LLP
  • Espat Law, P.A.
  • Family Law Software
  • The Florida Aquarium
  • Florida Foam Factory
  • Mijail P. Friedman
  • Glazer Children's Museum
  • John W. Hartfield
  • Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns LLP
  • The Mahaffey Theater
  • Marco's Pizza
  • Mr. Empanada
  • Museum of Science & Industry
  • PRP Wine International
  • Tampa Bay Rowdies
  • James D. Thaler, Jr.
  • Thompson Brand Images
  • Topgolf
  • Total Wine & More
  • UniCourt Inc.
  • Dale S. Webber
  • Gwynne A. Young
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park
The Collective

Members of our monthly or quarterly giving group. bals.org/collective

  • Alejandro J. Aguilar
  • Kimberly Aguilar
  • Linda L. Anderson Stanley
  • Laura M. Ankenbruck
  • Donna Austin
  • Michael Austin
  • Kiara Bailey
  • Lynda B. Barack
  • Rebecca C. Bell
  • Cathy J. Beveridge
  • Joan Cain Boles
  • Thomas A. Burns
  • Luis A. Cabassa
  • David T. Cellitti
  • Ellen L. Cheek
  • Cameron S. Clark
  • Kathryn J. Copeland
  • Jeffrey E. Cox
  • Christine L. Derr
  • Janice N. Donica
  • R. Thomas Elligett
  • Amy S. Farrior
  • Ronda B. Fuqua
  • Nikole D. Garcia Graham
  • Alan S. Goldstein
  • Michelle B. Goldstein
  • Alberto E. Gonzalez
  • Jeffrey Grabel
  • Elizabeth L. Hapner
  • Timothy T. Harris
  • Sam J. Hijab
  • Jena D. Hudson
  • William Hussey
  • Jason W. Imler
  • Aaron M. Jacobs
  • Clark Jordan-Holmes
  • Peter B. King
  • J.P. LaCasse
  • John M. Lawless
  • Jordan D. Maglich
  • Stuart C. Markman
  • Jason P. Mehta
  • Brandi L. Meredith
  • Lisa Montero
  • David C. Moran
  • Kristin A. Norse
  • Roxanne M. Null
  • Andrew M. O'Malley
  • Sara K. Peacock
  • Ariel E. Peters
  • Yohance A. Pettis
  • Nicolette F. Rea
  • Jeffrey B. Reese
  • Daniel C. Reigle
  • Katherine H. Rorer
  • Craig E. Rothburd
  • Alan R. Sandler
  • Susan Steinberg Sandler
  • Hala A. Sandridge
  • Alex M. Sarsfield
  • Tori C. Simmons
  • Lorien Smith Johnson
  • J. Coy Stull
  • Michael A. Suarez
  • Jason K. Susalla
  • Sunjay D. Trehan
  • Gary Walker
  • James J. Wimsatt
  • Richard C. Woltmann
  • Jared M. Wrage
  • Avila S. Zepp

Our 2025 Volunteers

Pro Bono Volunteers

Supporters who donate their time through our Volunteer Lawyers Program.

  • Aya Abunada
  • Adam R. Alaee
  • Jordan Allen
  • Martha E. Aristizabal
  • Christopher Augustine
  • Ashlyn R. Banks
  • Gordon T. Bannon
  • Michael R. Barnett
  • Mark F. Baseman
  • Sheron A. Bass
  • Irene Bassel Frick
  • Shelly A. Beach
  • George C. Bedell III
  • Carolina Y. Blanco
  • Cristina Acosta-Blunt
  • Christopher T. Bomhoff
  • Donna R. Boonchit
  • Mary Ellen M. Borja
  • Morris V. Bornstein
  • Alexander M. Bottone
  • Sarah L. Briguglio
  • Jeffrey P. Bristol
  • Dawn M. Bates-Buchanan
  • Melinda L. Budzynski
  • Cristin Buell
  • Elizabeth D. Burchell
  • O. Kim Byrd
  • Michael A. Carballa
  • Joseph W. Carlisle
  • Karla M. Carolan
  • Tirso M. Carreja, Jr.
  • Angela J. Casa
  • Jillian P. Cash
  • Mary E. Castillo
  • Maureen C. Chiofalo
  • Liza Cho
  • Sade C. Christie
  • Justin R. Clark
  • Erik P. Clifton
  • Katie L. Cok
  • Steven J. Collins
  • Elizabeth M. Cuenca
  • John P. Cunningham
  • Ydelmis Cutino
  • Mischelle C. D'Anelone
  • Edward J. Danielson
  • Jamil G. Daoud
  • Lara G. Davis
  • Diane K. Davison
  • George W. Dekle III
  • Joseph R. Denman
  • Christine L. Derr
  • Tyler J. Derr
  • Diane G. DeWolf
  • Jesse D. Dieterle
  • Marin B. Donnelly
  • Aissa M. Dorange
  • Amy L. Drushal
  • Raye C. Elliott
  • Suzanne Adams Ennis
  • Matthew P. Farmer
  • Vanessa K. Ferguson
  • Sergio A. Florez
  • Monica A. Frost
  • Laura M. Gallo
  • Cary Garcia
  • Oxalis B. Garcia
  • Jon T. Gatto
  • Robert M. Geller
  • Lisa V. Gianneschi
  • Michelle Garcia Gilbert
  • Barbara T. Ginn
  • Kimberly A. Ginsburg
  • Julie A. Girard
  • G. Donald Golden
  • Dessiree Gonzalez
  • Natalia Ouellette-Grice
  • Nathan P. Gruman
  • Heather L. Gurley
  • Matthew B. Hale
  • Harvey P. Halprin
  • Elizabeth L. Hapner
  • Todd A. Haskel
  • Ashley P. Hayes
  • Brett M. Henson
  • Lisa D. Herbst
  • Sami J. Hijab
  • Judy L. Hoffman
  • Stacey L. Hudon
  • Julia R. Ingram
  • Alexis M. Jackson
  • Royell J. Jackson
  • Jennifer C. Suarez Jankes
  • Kelvin S. Jensen
  • Lorien Smith Johnson
  • James A. Julian
  • Michael R. Kangas
  • Michael P. Keenan
  • Jessica T. King
  • Donald R. Kirk
  • Anna P. Kirkpatrick
  • Allison Kline
  • Samantha R. Koko
  • Michael A. Kolcun, Jr.
  • Dylan D. Kren
  • Barbara C. Leon
  • Lotem H. Levy
  • Paige Lies
  • Kraesly M. Liu
  • Faith H. Liveoak
  • Sarah A. Lucker
  • Matthew Lundy
  • Troy A. Mainzer
  • Evan M. Malloy
  • Timothy C. Martin
  • Kimberly A. Maxwell
  • Kristi J. McCart
  • Dennis M. McClelland
  • Elaine N. McGinnis
  • Madison McNelis
  • Zhanna Mendolia
  • Brandi L. Meredith
  • Justin A. Miller
  • Jacob T. Moak
  • Nicole D. Monroe
  • Gregg Moran
  • Chantel A. Batista Mullins
  • Kimberly M. Murray
  • James R. Myers
  • Maria L. Obradovich
  • Charlisa R. Odom
  • Fehintola F. Oguntebi
  • Ralph D. Painter, Jr.
  • Sarah M. Papadelias
  • Terri L. Parker
  • Daniel C. Parri
  • Rachel Paul
  • Sara K. Peacock
  • Sarah S. Peet
  • Lorayne Perez
  • Jessie Pierre
  • Amy Sophia K. Pietrowski
  • Stephanie M. Pillar
  • Tracy Plott
  • George W. Powell, Jr.
  • Allison M. Powers
  • Eliane I. Probasco
  • Christine B. Pytlinski
  • Patrick D. Quarles
  • Jason J. Quintero
  • Gina G. Regan
  • Alexandra Reveron
  • Lauren R. Robertson
  • Mary L. Rosado
  • Stefanny Rosales
  • Angelica D. Roselló
  • Craig E. Rothburd
  • Michael-Mina M. Saleh
  • Jaclyn Scarinci
  • Katherine C. Scott
  • Michael P. Silver
  • Amy D. Singer
  • Justin C. Smith
  • Stuart L. Soberman
  • Caroline C. Spradlin
  • Auria N. Spranger
  • Philip M. Sprinkle II
  • Scott D. Stamatakis
  • Michael B. Stein
  • Scott A. Stichter
  • J. Coy Stull
  • Joseph W. Swanson
  • Harry P. Teichman
  • Laurel A. Tesmer 
  • Dylan J. Thatcher
  • Terri N. Thomas
  • Kenneth A. Tinkler
  • Stephen M. Todd
  • Lauren L. Valiente
  • Kit E. Van Pelt
  • Adriana M. Vanegas-Alvarez
  • Shamauria D. Walton
  • Cayman L. Weimer
  • Dierdre K. White
  • Spencer C. Whittaker
  • Donna Williams
  • Latoya M. Williams
  • Brett M. Wilson
  • Kevin Wolff
  • Mark J. Wolfson
  • Tilford A. Yates
  • Jason T. Zandecki
  • Gregory W. Zimmer
Development Volunteers
  • Deuce Bradshaw Photo
  • Michel Pharand
  • Thompson Brand Images

In Memory

Legal Legends

In memory of those who have taken great strides on behalf of our mission, we recognize the following Legal Legends:

  • Timothy G. Anderson Sr.
  • Honorable Donald "Don" F. Castor
  • William "Bill" C. Frye
  • Rebecca Bell Graeber
  • Jeremy E. Gluckman
  • David T. Knight
  • Margaret D. Mathews
  • Honorable Thomas "Tom" B. McCoun III
  • L. David Shear
  • Honorable Robert J. Simms
  • W. Reece Smith Jr.
  • C. Lawrence "Larry" Stagg
  • Don M. Stichter
  • Honorable Michael G. Williamson

Photography by Thompson Brand Images and Deuce Bradshaw Photography.

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