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Texas Access To Justice Commission Update

Justice for all is one of the fundamental principles on which our country was founded.  Today, only 20% of poor Texans who need legal assistance actually receive it. You can help by contributing to the Access to Justice (ATJ) Campaign.

Your tax-deductible $150 ATJ contribution helps legal aid provide critical support to the elderly, veterans, victims of domestic abuse, at-risk families facing issues like home foreclosure, and victims of natural disasters.

If you wish to show your support of access to justice, please consider joining our Champion of Justice Society. Individuals can give at the Sustaining ($1,000 per year for 5 years), Gold ($1,000+), Silver ($500-$999), and Bronze ($250 - $499) levels.

Benefits of membership in the Champion of Justice Society include:
• An invitation to the Champion of Justice Society annual reception
• Recognition at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting
• The Champion of Justice Society crest displayed next to your name on the State Bar of Texas "Find a Lawyer" page listing
• Name listing in an issue of the Texas Bar Journal and in the Commission newsletter, website and Facebook page

The Access to Justice Commission also presents the Champion of Justice Law Firm Awards to Texas law firms with the highest percentage of attorneys contributing to the Access to Justice Campaign.

Last year’s ATJ Campaign raised more than $1 million. Our 2014 goal is to boost the number of contributing attorneys and raise over $1.2 million! To contribute, elect to make a voluntary donation on your 2014 State Bar Dues statement or visit www.texasatj.org/donate.