Norfolk, VA (March 14, 2018)– Vandeventer Black partner, John R. Lockard, was recently awarded the ABA Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Services Award by the Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel for his extraordinary pro bono services in 2017. Vandeventer Black also received the ABA Pro Bono Award in the category of Law Firms and Organizations.

“We are proud of John for his outstanding dedication to providing legal help to military personnel and their families,” said Michael L. Sterling, Managing Partner at Vandeventer Black. “Our firm’s commitment to service involves giving back to our community, especially to service members who fight for our freedom and keep us safe.”

The firm was previously recognized as Law Firm of the Year (Large Practice) by the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (LASEV). Vandeventer Black has an internal Pro Bono Committee which manages various voluntary pro bono efforts within the community. For more information, please visit VanBlackLaw.com.

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