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GDHM recognized at Texas Appleseed dinner

At its annual Good Apple Dinner, Texas Appleseed gave special recognition to Graves Dougherty for pro bono work.

 

The award primarily celebrated the firm's work on alternatives to "payday" lending.  Present abusive lending practice exists under Texas statutes that allow greater than 500 percent interest.  Will Dibrell and Cliff Ernst assisted Texas Appleseed in developing a program to encourage Texas lenders to make lower-cost alternative lending available to workers/borrowers of very modest means.

 

Former Justice Harriet O'Neill was awarded the annual J. Chrys Dougherty Good Apple Award, for her great service, including her efforts to enhance access to justice.

Nov 08, 2011