The law firm of Horn & Johnsen SC is pleased to announce that one of its partners, Dera Johnsen-Tracy of Verona, Wisconsin has received the 2016 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year award for her dedicated service.
Dera Johnsen-Tracy will be recognized, along with other attorneys, judges, law firms, organizations, and students who have made game-changing contributions to Wisconsin and to the legal profession, during a Member Recognition Celebration held at the State Bar Annual Meeting & Conference on June 16, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
There are several factors taken into consideration when determining who will receive this annual award. The Pro Bono Attorney of the Year must demonstrate a dedication to delivering legal services to the underprivileged, contribute to the development of methods for providing low-cost legal services and participate in an activity that satisfies an unmet legal need. He or she must also have handled at least one pro bono case, worked on legislation to provide legal services to the poor and/or made an outstanding effort to understand this segment of the audience.
At Horn & Johnsen, Attorney Dera Johnsen-Tracy has found her passion working in the areas of estate planning, probate and guardianship. She has been selected by the State Bar of Wisconsin as the recipient of the Pro Bono Attorney of the Year award based on her demonstrated commitment to providing legal services through the Wisconsin Wills for Heroes program, a free service for first responders, and for her assistance, in conjunction with the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Dane County Bar Association, the Madison College Paralegal Program, GWAAR (Greater WI Agency on Aging Resources’ Elder Law & Advocacy Center) and Community Justice Inc., in developing a free basic estate planning clinic for seniors and veterans of limited means.
Prior to graduating from law school, Johnsen-Tracy gained 14 years of experience as a paralegal in Texas and Wisconsin. She found her passion for estate planning in 1998 and has been dedicated to this practice area since then.
Anyone interested in learning about this award or Attorney Dera Johnsen-Tracy can find out more by visiting the Horn & Johnsen website or by calling 1-608-829-2525.
About Horn & Johnsen: Horn & Johnsen is one of Wisconsin’s premiere estate planning law firms. In addition to estate planning, the law firm also provides representation in the areas of probate, guardianship, Medicaid asset protection, business law and real estate. Horn & Johnsen’s team of professionals works closely with its clients to ensure each client gets the best representation possible.
Company: Horn & Johnsen
Address: 414 D’Onofrio Drive, Suite 330
City: Madison
State: WI
Zip code: 53719
Telephone number: 1-608-829-2525