Ana Prendergast honored for pro bono work

Ana Prendergast was honored at the 28th Judicial District Bar luncheon for her pro bono work

Ana Prendergast was honored at the 28th Judicial District Bar luncheon for her pro bono work

Ana Prendergast was honored at this month’s bar luncheon for her pro bono work for clients of Pisgah Legal Services.  Ana is one of the local nominees for the North Carolina Bar Association’s annual statewide Pro Bono Awards, along with other Asheville attorneys Evan DeWandler, John Noor and Kevin Radey.  Ana was nominated for the NCBA’s 2016 William L. Thorp Pro Bono Service Award. The 28th Judicial District Bar and Pisgah Legal Services co-sponsored the nominations.

Ana was nominated for generously volunteering her time and services at no cost to help clients of Pisgah Legal Services with cases involving domestic violence and estate planning.  Pisgah Legal Services works to provide legal assistance and advocacy to low-income people in Western North Carolina.