Rory Parnell Named To Pro Bono Board of Governors

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Parnell, Michels & McKay is happy to announce that Rory Parnell has been named to the New Hampshire Pro Bono Board of Governors. Rory will continue to work hard for those in need that cannot afford legal services. Rory was most recently awarded a 2014 Rising Star award from Pro Bono for his work for those in need, and he is proud to continue on the long-standing tradition of the firm of providing pro bono representation for indigent clients.

New Hampshire’s Pro Bono Program has long been providing legal services for those clients who cannot afford the cost of legal representation. It is Pro Bono’s hope to expand on what they can do for lower-income clients, and hope to continue to attract more and more attorneys to help those in need.

 If you are in need of legal services, and cannot afford legal representation, contact the New Hampshire Pro Bono Program at (603) 224-5387.

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