Chip Parker and Parker and DuFresne, P.A. Receive Honorary Awards from Jacksonville Area Legal Aid

Online, December 3, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Nationally known foreclosure defense attorney Chip Parker has been awarded the 2010 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award by Jacksonville Area Legal Aid at its annual Equal Justice Awards ceremony held last evening at the River Club. According to JALA's Pro Bono Coordinator Kathy Para, Esquire, "Chip Parker has represented dozens of JALA clients in a variety of consumer matters-primarily in the areas of bankruptcy and foreclosure defense. He also serves as a collaborator and support for JALA staff attorneys. These efforts alone are exceptional - but in addition he shares his experience and expertise with other pro bono attorneys and he does so promptly and with generosity. Chip is an effective advocate and champion for JALA clients and for other colleagues."

In addition, Parker's law firm, Parker & DuFresne, P.A., was one of a dozen firms to receive the "100% Participation Award" for making a considerable donation on behalf of every member of the firm to JALA's annual campaign.

JALA's Development Director, Christa F. Figgins, Esquire states, "Parker's dedication to our clients and our mission is truly extraordinary."