Cohen & Grigsby Attorney Named "Attorney of the Month" by Legal Aid Service of Collier County

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Grigsby, a business law firm with offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Bonita Springs, FL, is pleased to announce that Florida-based attorney Thad Kirkpatrick was named "Attorney of the Month" in December 2011 by Legal Aid Service of Collier County.  The award reflects Kirkpatrick's commitment to providing pro bono services to the Legal Aid Service of Collier County, including offering legal advice and counsel to the organization as they searched for a new office building.  Along with other "Attorney of the Month" winners, Kirkpatrick will be honored at the 2012 Barrister's Bash event on April 19, 2012 at the Hilton in Naples, Florida. 

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"On behalf of the firm, I'd like to congratulate Thad on being named 'Attorney of the Month' by the Legal Aid Service of Collier County," said Jack Elliott, president and chief executive officer of Cohen & Grigsby.  "He is dedicated to giving back to his community by offering pro bono services to a variety of organizations and causes.  We commend him on his efforts."

Kirkpatrick is a director at Cohen & Grigsby and is a member of the Construction and Real Estate groups.  He is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Real Estate Law and practices in the areas of commercial and residential real estate, real estate development law, and general business matters in Florida.  Kirkpatrick is rated "AV" by Martindale Hubbell and is listed in both Best Lawyers in America and Florida Super Lawyers for real estate.

Legal Aid Service of Collier County provides high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation and education to the residents of Collier County, based on need, so as to encourage self-sufficiency and improve the lifestyle and living conditions of the entire community.

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