Mr. Tierney has served as the pro bono chairperson of the Indian River County Bar Association for the past three years. Over the past two years, the private attorneys with which he placed cases have provided more than 700 hours of free legal representation to low-income clients. He has been instrumental in assisting residents with counsel and advice at Ask-A-Lawyer Events, Family Law Clinics, Wills on Wheels and various other activities in which he has planned and participated. Mr. Tierney also serves as the president of the Rossway Moore Taylor & Swan Foundation, which is funded with contributions from the Firm’s profits and assists in the technological development of Indian River County charitable organizations.  “Pro bono is an avenue which strengthens our low-income clients and contributes to our neighbors,” notes Tierney. “One of the greatest gifts an attorney can offer is the expertise to build a healthy community and provide access to justice.”

Service to the community goes beyond providing legal services to the Firm’s clients.  Rossway Moore Taylor & Swan believes in giving back to the community that has supported the Firm.  The members of the Firm, individually and collectively, donate their time, services, and personal as well as professional resources to local charitable and church-related organizations and causes. This is the second consecutive year that a partner from Rossway Moore Taylor & Swan has been selected for the prestigious award.  Attorney John E. Moore, III was honored with the Pro Bono Service Award in 2010.

Established in 1999, Rossway Moore Taylor & Swan is a Vero Beach-based law firm that brings a comprehensive, team-oriented approach to the practice of law. As attorneys for individuals and businesses on the Treasure Coast and beyond, Rossway Moore Taylor & Swan dedicates itself to building long-term relationships and providing a full range of quality legal services in an efficient, discreet, and cost-effective manner. For more information about Rossway Moore Taylor & Swan, please visit the firm’s website at www.verobeachlawyers.com

John Moore is a founding member of the law firm of Rossway Moore Taylor & Swan where he focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning and administration and transactional matters.  Mr. Moore approached his partners at the firm a few years ago with the idea of establishing a foundation.  A donation from a client started the foundation and each year the firm donates a portion of its profits to help non-profit organizations with their technology needs.  The firm’s community outreach initiative requires that every employee volunteer at a local non-profit organization of their choosing.  Rossway Moore Taylor & Swan believes that participation by every member of the Firm not only lifts up our community, but also reinforces its collective view of the personal importance and fulfillment that comes from serving others.

John Moore is the founder of the Holy Cross Catholic Church Community Service Ministry; he has given over 1500 hours of pro bono service in the form of legal services in the areas of real estate, probate, estate planning, dissolution of marriage, and guardianship.  For his pro bono services, he was named the pro bono attorney of the year for 2010.  Mr. Moore has served on many local non-profit boards and committees such as the VNA and Hospice Foundation, United Way as Campaign Co-Chair, Indian River Medical Center Foundation board, Indian River Habitat for Humanity, and the Vero Beach Museum of Art Finance Committee to name but a few.  In 2006 Mr. Moore received the Volunteer of the Year award from the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition.  In 2007 John and his wife were named “Good Samaritans of the Year” by the Samaritan Center.  In 2008 John was co-founders and charter donor of the Indian River Community Foundation, and in 2009 John and his wife received the United Way’s Ralph T. King Lifetime Contribution Award. In 2010 John received the Pinnacle Award presented by the Indian River Estate Planning Council and the Planned Giving Council of Indian River for promoting charitable giving through estate and gift planning.

The Book of Golden Deeds Award honors a worthy person or group that continuously donates time, talent and energy to help those in need.  Many times, fine citizens of our community do numerous good deeds that go unnoticed.  This award is designed to honor these unsung heroes.  Mr. Moore received a special plaque to commemorate the occasion.  The Exchange Club of Vero Beach has been presenting this award annually since 1969.

For Immediate Release: February 2011

Vero Beach, Florida – February 2011 – The Rossway Moore Taylor & Swan Foundation is committed to assisting in the technological development of charitable organizations within Indian River County.

The members of Rossway Moore Taylor & Swan established The Rossway Moore Taylor & Swan Foundation and fund it with contributions from the Firm’s profits.  In this way, the Foundation becomes a partner in the Firm’s success, as well as benefits the interests of the community.  The Foundation conducts a review of numerous applications and provides financial grants to qualifying charities. This year, the following organizations were selected as recipients of generous computer hardware, software, and technology grants.

Abilities Resource Center of Indian River County

The Rossway Moore Taylor & Swan Foundation offered a grant for the purchase of two new desktop computers.  The computers will be used in the center’s Finance Department and will enable them to perform their financial functions more efficiently and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Indian River County

The Big Brothers Big Sisters organization received a grant from the Foundation to cover the cost of a “Netbook” PC. The PC will be used by the Case Managers in the field, and will allow them to access their systems from client’s homes and schools. Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor children throughout the community, and promotes literacy and resiliency in children.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Indian River County

The Boys and Girls Club is a youth development organization which inspires young people to recognize and realize their full potential. The Rossway Moore Taylor & Swan Foundation provided a grant toward the purchase of three new computer systems which will facilitate the youth of the Sebastian Teen Center to participate in the NetSmartz Internet Safety Program.

Children’s Home Society

The Children’s Home Society is dedicated to break the cycle of child abuse through their family oriented programs. The society was awarded a grant for two computers and a printer which will make it possible for the young adults of their Youth Transition Center to prepare for their college and career choices.

Dasie Bridgewater Hope Center

The Dasie Bridgewater Hope Center empowers students to learn and achieve at their full capacity. It was the recipient of a grant for two computers, as well as funds for maintenance and computer memory enhancement. The new equipment will be used to assist students with school work and standardized testing preparation.

Indian River Habitat for Humanity

The mission and goal of Habitat for Humanity is to train and counsel homeowners to the point of self-sufficiency. The Foundation provided funding to help defray the cost of establishing a new computer lab which will assist families with one-on-one training, career coaching, and college preparation.

Indian River County Genealogical Society

The IRC Genealogical Society is committed to the archival, preservation, and protection of documents and photographs of historical Indian River County. The Society is the recipient of a grant which will cover the cost of an automatic document feeder/scanner which will reduce damage to the documents and allow public access to the County’s chronicles.

McKee Botanical Gardens

McKee Botanical Gardens was awarded a donation for the purchase of five digital cameras to be used in its Camp McKee program. Campers engage in outdoor exploration with nature and wildlife, and the grant will enable the children to capture and preserve their precious memories.

The Salvation Army of Indian River County

The Youth Program of The Salvation Army of Indian River County is in need of computers for its music program and youth coordinators.  A contribution was presented for the purchase of computers to increase the productivity of their learning programs

The Source

The Source is an organization which aids those in critical need to obtain the necessary resources to survive. Its thrift store revenues directly fund its operation, which is in tremendous need of computerized financial reporting.  The Foundation supplied a grant for two laptop computers to accomplish this task.

Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council

Among its roles, the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council generates reports for local government as well as many local agencies. The Council is in need of additional computer equipment and accessories to facilitate the reporting function; the Foundation responded to its request by providing funding for this purpose.

Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice Foundation

Since 2007, the VNA has provided in-home telemonitoring devices which are able to detect problems with patients’ vital signs. The VNA is in need of funding assistance to lease 50 devises for the benefit of 450 people annually. Its request was considered and the VNA was awarded financial support to assist with this cause.

The Firm’s technology consultant, Technology Partners Consulting, Inc., has collaborated with the Foundation to donate in-kind services such as set-up, installation, and technological expertise.  The Firm thanks Eric Price of Technology Partners Consulting, Inc. for his generous donation of his personal time and talent.

For more information on the Rossway Moore Taylor & Swan Foundation, please contact the Foundation President, Tom Tierney at ttierney@verobeachlawyers.com or 772-231-4440.