HABITAT ORLANDO RECEIVES $40,000 IN PLEDGED PRO BONO SERVICES FROM AKERMAN SENTERFITT

September 22, 2008

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HABITAT ORLANDO RECEIVES $40,000 IN PLEDGED PRO BONO SERVICES FROM AKERMAN SENTERFITT

Orlando, Fla. – Akerman Senterfitt, the largest law firm in Florida, recently joined the ongoing community effort to support Staghorn Villas, Habitat for Humanity Orlando’s first-ever townhome community. The firm will provide pro bono legal assistance for Staghorn Villas’ condominium documents – the equivalent of $40,000 in services.

Nancy Campiglia, an Orlando-based partner at Akerman Senterfitt practicing in real estate, condominium law, and residential and commercial condominium creation, will oversee the pro bono work. She is a longtime supporter of Habitat Orlando, and Akerman supports Habitat for Humanity in several locations nationwide.

“As one of Central Florida’s most productive home builders, Habitat Orlando uses valuable land efficiently, keeps housing affordable and provides families the opportunity to rebuild and grow together,” said Campiglia. “Akerman Senterfitt is proud to play a role in the Staghorn Villas venture – a building initiative that will strengthen the community and help our neighbors begin a new chapter of their lives.”

Dee Danmeyer, executive director of Habitat Orlando, added: “We appreciate this generous contribution from Nancy Campiglia and the Akerman Senterfitt team. With their support, we are one step closer to helping families fulfill the American Dream of homeownership.”

Staghorn Villas is an $8 million townhome community that will provide affordable homes for 58 local families. The 3.9-acre development is the first of its kind for Habitat Orlando. The multi-family community will feature 10 buildings, each of which will include four to eight townhomes surrounded by green spaces and play areas.

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To date, Habitat Orlando has received a total of $750,000 in building sponsorships from Orlando-based companies Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America, CHEP USA and HD Supply.

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About Habitat for Humanity Orlando

Habitat for Humanity Orlando is a not-for-profit, ecumenical, Christian organization dedicated to transforming the lives of low-income, hard-working families through the American dream of home ownership. Rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator, Habitat Orlando works together with local sponsors, donors and volunteers to build communities and strengthen families throughout Central Florida. To learn more about Habitat Orlando or to make a donation, call (407) 648-4567 or visit www.habitat-orlando.org.


About Akerman Senterfitt:

Akerman Senterfitt is ranked among the top 100 law firms in the United States by The National Law Journal’s NLJ 250 (2007) and is the largest firm in Florida. With more than 500 lawyers and governmental affairs professionals, the firm serves clients in major business centers throughout the United States, including Miami, New York, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. For additional information, please visit the firm's web site at www.akerman.com.