“The ten months that I spent working with and getting to know my two clients, David* and Sean*, were truly my pleasure; I am just so happy that they were able to get favorable results (and that they still keep in touch with me!). Their cases have been among the most rewarding parts of my first year as an associate at Ropes and I am grateful to know both of them.” – Jordan Marciello, Associate, Ropes & Gray
Ropes & Gray Associate Jordan Marciello first met David* and Sean* at a Legal Clinic for the Homeless at St. Francis House.
David was homeless and living at a shelter run by the YMCA. He was seeking help sealing his criminal record, which contained a lot of old cases and was making it difficult for him to apply for jobs or acquire permanent housing. Jordan represented David in front of two different judges, one in Boston Municipal Court and one in the Quincy District Court, who both agreed he was entitled to have entries on his record sealed.
David is now applying for better jobs and hopes to move out of the shelter once he finds stable employment.
Sean was also homeless and was living at St. Francis House. He had been forced to quit his manual labor job due to a health issue that was affecting his motor skills. He was receiving monthly state benefits, but was only left with $90 each month after paying child support.
Jordan helped Sean obtain SSI benefits. He was granted a retroactive payment in addition to a benefit of almost $800 a month. Now he is able to pay his child support obligation and still have some money to live. Sean used some of his first check to buy himself a new comforter, and he hopes to move out of the shelter soon.
*Clients’ names have been changed to protect privacy.
