Statement of ABA President Judy Perry Martinez on Veterans Day.

Byline: Minnesota Lawyer

WASHINGTON The American Bar Association joins the nation on this Veterans Day to honor the patriotism, sacrifice and contributions of those who have served their country and defended the rule of law in the United States and across the globe.

The ABA's commitment to these brave men and women goes beyond a one-day celebration. Throughout the year, the ABA's Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel works with government and military services and other bar associations to provide free or affordable legal services to veterans.

The ABA has worked with state and local bar associations and state courts to establish more than 400 veterans' courts to give former service members with drug or mental health challenges a path toward recovery outside of the penal system. The ABA Military Pro Bono Project (www.militaryprobono.org) accepts case referrals for civilian pro bono lawyers from military lawyers on behalf of junior-enlisted, active-duty military personnel and their families. A related initiative, Operation Stand-By, enables military lawyers...

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