IN A PERFECT WORLD, all families would be free of violence, all people could afford the legal counsel they need, all children would be healthy, all arts and charities would have ample funds. But in the real world it takes an extra commitment of time, money and resources to make things right in the lives of people who otherwise would have nowhere else to turn. That’s where we come in.

Cox Smith is committed to community service leadership that fosters the common good where we live and work. Each year our people in every office contribute thousands of volunteer service hours to individuals and organizations in need, backed by the support and resources of the firm. Our community service focuses on serious issues that have a big impact on people’s lives. We approach it with the same kind of dedication that we bring to our efforts on behalf of every client – and with a generosity that we believe is required by the best traditions of the law.

Cox Smith lawyers actively provide pro bono, neighborhood-based legal services to individuals who may not otherwise afford access to help with a divorce, a will, a problem with creditors, or any other issue that involves the courts. We also work through legal services programs of the San Antonio Bar Association and of organizations such as the Community Justice Program and the Family Services Association. For us such pro bono service is not just a matter of donating time – it is part of a lawyer’s professional development, and publicly demonstrates our firm’s full range of capabilities and creativity.

We strongly encourage everyone in our firm to contribute their time, skill and financial support to charitable and non-profit organizations, and place special emphasis on supporting the work in which our clients, lawyers and staff are actively involved. Whether as board members or everyday volunteers, the people of Cox Smith are making a major contribution to national organizations as well as leading local agencies.

Because community service is the right thing for a firm like ours to do, we are proud that others have recognized our efforts. Cox Smith lawyers and legal staff give back to our communities by contributing time, skill and financial support to many charitable and non-profit organizations. The San Antonio Bar Association chose Cox Smith as the first law firm to receive its President’s Award for outstanding community service. Members of our firm are also regularly recognized for their personal leadership and commitments to a wide variety of local organizations.