Local Rule 9083-6: Establishment of Pro Bono Panel and Referral of Pro Bono Counsel.
Bankr. D. Conn. — Attorney rule
Local Bankr. R. 9083-6 Establishment of Pro Bono Panel and Referral of Pro Bono Counsel. Effective March 16, 2026
(a) Establishment of Pro Bono Panel.
In accordance with the provisions of this Local Rule and the procedures set forth in Appendix P to these Local Rules, a pro bono panel ("Panel" or "Pro Bono Panel") is established to represent qualified individuals in chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, contested matters, and adversary proceedings when such individuals have demonstrated a lack of adequate resources to retain counsel by any other means and such conditional referral is warranted under the circumstances.
(b) Relationship Between Service Under this Local Rule and D. Conn. L. Civ. R. 83.10.
The following shall be deemed to be the service required by the attorney under D. Conn. L. Civ. R. 83.10:
(1) Service by an attorney under Local Rule 9083-6(a).
(2) Service as unpaid plaintiff's counsel in an adversary proceeding challenging the dischargeability of the Debtor's student loans upon the closure of the adversary proceeding.
(3) Service as a court-appointed mediator serving without compensation once a final mediator's report is filed with the Court.