PRESS RELEASE
October 30, 2018
“Tibbals to Lead Pro Bono for SC Bar”
Jeff Tibbals has been appointed as Chair of the Pro Bono Board of the South Carolina Bar. The Pro Bono Board recruits, supports and recognizes volunteer attorneys throughout South Carolina and provides appropriate legal assistance to low-income individuals and qualified non-profit organizations through training, technology, recognition, recruitment and mentoring. The South Carolina Bar is the mandatory bar association for the State of South Carolina, with more than 16,000 members statewide.
Mr. Tibbals served as Vice-Chair of the Pro Bono Board for the past two years. “The delivery of much-needed legal services to citizens with limited resources is a critical function of our profession,” Mr. Tibbals said. The Board’s goals include using new technology to expand the number of volunteer attorneys, and increasing awareness and education regarding pro bono services. “The South Carolina Bar welcomes Jeff’s leadership and vision as Chair of the Pro Bono Board,” said David M. Ross, Executive Director of the South Carolina Bar. Mr. Tibbals practices real estate litigation and eminent domain law at Bybee & Tibbals, LLC in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
