By-Line: Lacy Martin, Chuimento Law Marketing Director
Chiumento Law proudly announces that Attorney Vincent Sullivan, a Partner at the firm, has once again been honored with the prestigious Jay Grife Pro Bono Award for the seventh consecutive year. This award recognizes his outstanding dedication to providing free legal assistance to those in need through St. Johns County Legal Aid.
To qualify for this award, an attorney must donate at least 100 hours annually to pro bono legal services, reinforcing a commitment to justice and community service. Vincent’s continued recognition highlights his unwavering dedication to bridging the justice gap for individuals unable to afford traditional legal representation.
Pro bono work, derived from the Latin phrase “pro bono publico,” meaning “for the public good,” plays a vital role in ensuring that essential legal services remain accessible to all. According to the Florida Bar’s latest survey, hourly legal service rates range from $300 to $500, making pro bono efforts crucial for many community members facing legal challenges without financial means.
Since beginning his legal career in 2015, Vincent has consistently demonstrated an exceptional commitment to providing legal aid to underserved populations. His devotion to community service aligns with the core values of Chiumento Law, a firm that prides itself on giving back to the community it serves.
Originally from central California, Vincent has called Palm Coast home since 1999. A proud graduate of the first Matanzas High School class in 2008, he furthered his education at Flagler College in St. Augustine, earning a Political Science degree in 2012. He then attended Florida Coastal School of Law, where he graduated in 2015, ranking in the top quartile of his class. Beyond his legal practice, Vincent serves on the Board of Directors for the Flagler County Education Foundation and chairs its Governance Committee. He is also an active member of the Young Executives for Flagler Tiger Bay Club.
Vincent specializes in various legal areas, including consumer defense, appeals, debt collection defense, foreclosure defense, and real estate matters involving residential and commercial property transactions, landlord-tenant disputes, and zoning and land use issues. Each month, he volunteers his time to meet with clients in need, reinforcing his belief that justice should be accessible to all.
Michael Chiumento, Managing Partner of Chiumento Law, expressed immense pride in Vincent’s ongoing commitment to pro bono service: “We are honored to have Vincent as part of our team. His dedication to the community exemplifies the mission of our firm. When you consider the time Vincent has donated, it equates to nearly 2 ½ weeks per year devoted solely to pro bono work. It is attorneys like Vincent who uphold the principles of justice and provide ‘a wealth of justice for those who have neither,’ as emphasized by St. Johns County Legal Aid.”
Vincent Sullivan’s dedication to community service and legal accessibility reflects both his professionalism and his deep-rooted passion for justice. Chiumento Law congratulates him on this remarkable achievement and looks forward to his continued contributions to the community.
