LAW WEEK 2012 -- April 30 - May 4


Law Week: Every Spring, the Palm Beach County Bar Association sponsors a week-long series of free programs based on the Law Week theme for the community and our schools. Programs include legal education seminars;Dial-A-Lawyer; mock trials; speakers' bureau and a Judicial Shadowing program. Details for this year's events are shown below:

DIAL-A-LAWYER PROGRAM -- Three days only! Volunteer attorneys will be available to answer general legal questions by telephone (561) 687-2800 Monday, April 30; Tuesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 2 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LEGAL EDUCATION CLINICS -- clinics will be held on various areas of the law. RSVP's are required.

 

Event ALIMONY & UNDERSTANDING DIVORCE LAW
Date, Time Monday, April 30 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location West Palm Beach Public Library, 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach
Description Learn about changes to alimony and other misconceptions about Family Law - Find out about parenting, equitable distribution, alimony and child support. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the program. This is free to the public, however, since space is limited, reservations are required and can be made by calling 561/687-2800 or by sending an e-mail to:kclark@palmbeachbar.org

Event EJECUCIÓN HIPOTECARIA / FORECLOSURE (presentación en ESPAÑOL)
Date, Time Lunes, 30 de abril 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location Club Cubano Americano, 886 Pike Road, West Palm Beach
Description Aprenda como protegerse a sí mismo de la ejecución hipotecaria y estafas de rescate hipotecario. Además, tendrá la oportunidad de hablar con los abogados del Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach
County. Esto es un servicio a la comunidad gratis. El espacio es limitado y las reservas son necesarias. Para confirmar sus asistencia llame (561) 687-2800 o enviar un correo electronico a: Kathy Clark

Event FORECLOSURE
Date, Time Wednesday, May 2 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location West Palm Beach Public Library, 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach
Description Find out how to protect yourself from foreclosure and mortgage rescue scams. Plus, talk to
attorneys from the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. This is free to the public, however, since space is limited, reservations are required and can be made by calling 561/687-2800 or by sending an e-mail to:kclark@palmbeachbar.org

Event CONDO & HOMEOWNERS
Date, Time Thursday, May 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location West Palm Beach Public Library, 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach
Description Can They Really Do That? Do you know your rights, duties and obligations as a homeowner? Learn about proposed state laws and significant court decisions impacting assessment requirements, foreclosures, use restrictions, and other issues affecting your home. This is free to the public, however, since space is limited, reservations are required and can be made by calling 561/687-2800 or by sending an e-mail to:kclark@palmbeachbar.org

Event TRIBUNAL DE RECLAMOS MENORES (presentación en ESPAÑOL).
Date, Time Jueves, 03 de mayo 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location Club Cubano Americano, 886 Pike Road, West Palm Beach
Description ¿Necesitas ayuda legal, pero no puede permitirse el lujo de contratar a un abogado? Aprenda cómo presentar su caso y su argumento al juez. Las reclamaciones con valor de $5,000 o menos
califican para este tribunal. Esto es un servicio a la comunidad gratis. El espacio es limitado y las reservas son necesarias. Para confirmar sus asistencia llame (561) 687-2800 o enviar un correo electronico a: :kclark@palmbeachbar.org

Event SMALL CLAIMS LAWSUITS AND MEDIATION
Date, Time Tuesday, May 8- 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location Palm Beach Gardens Library
Description Learn which cases belong in small claims court and how you can resolve your legal issue without hiring an attorney. Find out how to file a small claims lawsuite and present your information to the judges. A small claims lawsuit is any dispute valued at $5,000 or less. This is free to the public, however, since space is limited, reservations are required and can be made by calling 561/687-2800 or by sending an e-mail to: kclark@palmbeachbar.org

 

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