Herbert S. Garten, attorney and father of pro-bono legal representation for the most vulnerable, dies

Herbert S. Garten, attorney and father of pro-bono legal representation for the most vulnerable, dies

Herbert S. Garten, an attorney called the father of pro-bono legal representation for the most vulnerable, died of heart failure Tuesday at his North Baltimore home. He was 96. “Herb was a remarkable human being and one of the most important leaders of indigent legal services in Maryland,” said Michael A. Millemann, professor at the University of Maryland School of Law Mr. Garten was the 1989 president of the Maryland State Bar Association and w…

Texas commission recognizes students’ dedication to providing pro bono legal aid

The St. Mary’s University School of Law was honored to be the recipient of the Texas Access to Justice Commission’s 2024 Law School Commitment to Service Award. This award honors a law school that has carried forward one of the finest traditions of the legal profession by actively educating its students about access to justice issues. This is the third time St. Mary’s has earned this accolade.Dean Patricia Roberts, J.D., accepts the Texas Access…