{"id":2640,"date":"2021-06-28T09:20:27","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T13:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncprobono.org\/dev\/?p=2640"},"modified":"2021-06-28T09:20:27","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T13:20:27","slug":"highlighting-pro-bono-attorney-emily-dezio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncprobono.org\/dev\/highlighting-pro-bono-attorney-emily-dezio\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlighting Pro Bono Attorney Emily Dezio"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is your regular practice area: Where do you work? What do you love most about your job?<\/span><\/p>\n

I practice primarily in family law with a significant amount of appellate work, some district court criminal and some special proceedings. I am self-employed. Emily Sutton Dezio, P.A. I love those moments when I am able to assist a family in finding a resolution that serves their needs. Family law is tough and doesn\u2019t have to be antagonistic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is your most recent pro bono experience?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I have been representing a father in the Courts of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians attempting to reconcile with his children since 2019. We finally received a successful result and commend my client for having patience. I have recently represented a business owner whose business was shuttered due to COVID modifying his support obligations to manageable amounts.\u00a0 I recently accepted a pro-bono appeal for an equitable distribution judgment. If I had endless amounts of money, I would open a pro bono civil appellate non-profit. There are so many people who deserve to challenge district court decisions but are simply unable due to the cost of that type of work.<\/p>\n

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How has engaging in pro bono legal service enriched your career, or enriched you personally or professionally?<\/p>\n

I believe in community service. Volunteerism strengthens the community around me. When I volunteer, I find that investment in my community makes a difference. Personally, I enjoy being a service to those that cannot afford it. They are more appreciative and understanding of your time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Of what moment(s) from your pro bono work are you the most proud?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Each of my pro bono experiences brings proud feelings, however, I am most proud of being in a position in my career to accept a pro bono appellate case.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What advice would you give someone who has not yet provided any pro bono work? Always find a time to give back \u2013 we really have one life to live \u2013 and a life of service is better lived.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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