This is an action under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, done at The Hague on October 25, 1980, and 22 U.S.C. § 9001 et seq., the International Child Abduction Remedies Act. The Petitioner seeks the return of his minor child to Colombia. The Respondent resides in this district and is the minor child’s mother. She seeks counsel to represent her in these proceedings, including at a Final Hearing on the Petition for Return. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
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Pro se Plaintiff Bazelais Piard brings several claims against Defendant Jupiter Medical Center, including claims related to his alleged discharge based on discrimination and retaliation. Jupiter Medical Center recently filed an answer and affirmative defenses against Plaintiff’s complaint. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
This is an action by Plaintiff TSA, LLC against pro se Defendant Bert Damian Lewis, who was allegedly hired as a freelance chef to work aboard the vessel “The Crowned Eagle” during early December 2023. See generally (ECF No. 1). The parties dispute the circumstances and events aboard the vessel and thereafter. Plaintiff filed the suit against pro se Defendant Lewis for allegedly placing an improper lien on the vessel and for illegally videotaping inside the vessel. In response, pro se Defendant Lewis has filed thirteen counterclaims, including claims for retaliation. See generally (ECF No. 15).
This case is at a very early stage, and volunteer representation would entail representing Defendant during all pretrial proceedings, including motions for summary judgment, and at trial, if necessary. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
Pro se Defendant Adam Brooks has been sued for (1) breach of contract, (2) trademark infringement (under 15 U.S.C. § 1114), unfair competition, false designation of original and false advertisement (under 15 U.S.C. § 1125), (3) common law trademark infringement, (4) common law unfair competition, (5) conversion, (6) unjust enrichment, (7) misappropriation of trade secrets (under 18 U.S.C. § 1836 et seq. and Fla. Stat. § 688 et seq.), and (8) negligent infliction of emotional distress. The Plaintiffs include a company that develops, manufactures and markets nutritional supplements for pets as well as the president of the company. The complaint alleges that Defendant Brooks wrongfully appropriated Plaintiffs’ trademarks, trade secrets, and other property in breach of a noncompete clause in the parties’ contract. Defendant Brooks filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on April 28, 2025. The motion is pending before the Court. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
Plaintiff, Rafael Gomez, proceeding pro se, filed a Complaint alleging employment discrimination against the University of Miami. According to the Complaint, Gomez worked as a public-safety officer for the University’s medical facilities. After he lost his job for failure to comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccine policies, Gomez sued the University in federal district court. He alleges that his refusal to comply with the vaccine mandate was based on his sincerely held religious beliefs and that the University engaged in religious discrimination by failing to accommodate his beliefs and terminating his employment.
The University filed a Motion to Dismiss pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). After the case was dismissed for failure to comply with Court Orders, Plaintiff successfully appealed to the Eleventh Circuit, and the case was remanded and the University’s Motion to Dismiss was reinstated. A response to the University’s Motion to Dismiss is currently due by June 27, 2025. This case is at a very early stage, and volunteer representation would entail representing Plaintiff during all pretrial proceedings, including discovery, mediation, and at trial, if necessary. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
Respondent Sunil Moothedath seeks assistance in defending against a motion to confirm arbitration award. Petitioner seeks an order under the FAA confirming a March 5, 2025 arbitration award rendered before the AAA for approximately $141,000. Respondent has filed a motion to dismiss arguing, inter alia, that the arbitration award was obtained fraudulently. Counsel is sought to assist with reviewing the claims and assisting with litigation. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
This is a comprehensive financial fraud action against a Lebanese bank that alleges several violations of Florida law and international banking laws. This case involves interesting questions of both international and domestic procedure; Plaintiff alleges that Defendant, a Lebanese bank, failed to honor a validly issued cashier’s check in the amount of $336,000 which has caused him severe harm, including caring for his autistic child and the loss of commercial opportunities. Plaintiff further alleges that Defendant is involved in a fraudulent financial scheme designed to prevent individuals within Lebanon from accessing their deposits and cashing validly issued cashier checks.
This case is at a very early stage, and volunteer representation would entail representing Plaintiff during all pretrial proceedings, including motions for summary judgment, and at trial, if necessary. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
Co-Defendant Katherine Sullivan seeks representation in connection with an interpleader lawsuit filed in March 2025 regarding multiple competing claims to death benefits under two life insurance policies. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
This is a Complaint purportedly seeking Declaratory and Injunctive Relief under the Administrative Procedures Act to allegedly “resolve conflicting agency actions by the Department of Education (DOE) and the Social Security Administration (SSA).” (ECF No. 1 at 1). According to Plaintiff, although the “DOE determined that Plaintiff’s disability warranted permanent exclusion from higher education,” SSA denied Plaintiff social security benefits. Id. at 2.
This case is at a very early stage, and volunteer representation would entail representing Plaintiff during all pretrial proceedings, including motions for summary judgment, and at trial, if necessary. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
This case involves a pump-and-dump scheme with crypto assets perpetrated by the Defendants. As part of the alleged pump-and-dump, the Defendants made misrepresentations and omissions to investors. Defendant Troy Hogg is pro se and seeks pro bono representation. Trial is scheduled for July 28, 2025. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov