LAW WEEK 2008 April 26- May 2, 2008

Law Week: Every Spring, the Palm Beach County Bar Association sponsors a week-long series of free programs based on the Law Week theme (this year's theme is "The Rule of Law: Foundation for Communities of Opportunity and Equity"), 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 -- volunteer attorneys will be available to answer general legal questions by telephone (561) 687-2800 Monday, April 28 - Wednesday, April 30 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SEALING/EXPUNGEMENT & CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION: Call for eligibility, Friday, May 2 from 9-4 (561) 687-2800

LEGAL EDUCATION CLINICS -- various clinics will be held at the Jewish Community Center at 3151 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. RSVP's are required. Directions to JCC are as follows: Take I-95 to Okeechobee Blvd. Go West on Okeechobee to Military Trail. Go North on Military for approximately 2 miles. JCC will be just past Community Drive on the northwest corner

Event SMALL CLAIMS LAWSUITS AND MEDIATION
Date, Time Monday, April 28, 2008 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location Jewish Community Center, 3151 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach
Description Find out how to handle your own case in Small Claims Court from filing to presenting your case to the Judge. You will also learn how to settle your dispute without going to court and without hiring a lawyer. 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: sspence@palmbeachbar.org

Event CONDOMINIUM & HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS
Date, Time Tuesday, April 29, 2008 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location Jewish Community Center, 3151 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach
Description Learn about new state laws impacting insurance, assessment requirements, foreclosures and other issues affecting your home. Hear about your rights, duties and obligations as a homeowner. 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:sspence@palmbeachbar.org

Event ESTATE AND PROBATE LAW ISSUES
Date, Time Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location Jewish Community Center, 3151 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach
Description This program will cover estate planning, wills, trusts and durable powers of attorney. Learn how recent developments in these areas of law may affect you and your family. 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: sspence@palmbeachbar.org

Event FORECLOSURES
Date, Time Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location Jewish Community Center, 3151 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach
Description Learn what to do if you fall behind in your mortgage payments and what action you can take if a foreclosure suit is filed and you face losing 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: sspence@palmbeachbar.org




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