Criminal Justice Newsletter
April
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Check out upcoming section open meetings
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Limited Assistance Representation
Informational open meeting
Thursday, April 28, 4:30-5:30
p.m.
Brockton Courthouse, 215 Main St., Brockton
The MBA's General Practice, Solo &
Small Firm Section is sponsoring a three-part series of open
meetings on Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) around the
commonwealth. The second in this series will be held at the
Brockton Courthouse on Thursday, April 28 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Hon. Catherine P. Sabaitis first justice, Plymouth
Probate and Family Court; and Barbara L. Nason Esq., Ryan and
Faenza, Walpole will discuss the following issues:
- What is LAR;
- How LAR can benefit both the legal profession and clients with
limited means;
- How to qualify for LAR; and
- What forms and agreements you will need to streamline your LAR
practice.
SAVE THE DATE: The third meeting will be held
at the MBA Centennial Conference on Wednesday, May 18 from 3:30 to
4:15 p.m. Panelists will include: Hon. Edward M.Ginsburg (ret.);
and Linda Sternberg Esq.,
Attorney at Law, Boston. Thomas J.
Barbar, Esq., Deutsch, Williams, Brooks, DeRensis &
Holland PC, Boston will moderate.
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Juvenile and Child Welfare
open bench-bar meeting
Wednesday, May 4,
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Worcester Law Library, 50 Harvard St., Worcester
The MBA's Juvenile and Child Welfare Section Council is
sponsoring this bench-bar presentation at the Worcester Law
Library, 50 Harvard St., Worcester. This meeting is free to all
attorneys interested in the practice of Juvenile & Child
Welfare Law and is approved for 1 CLE credit for CAFL
attorneys.
The presentation will include a discussion on the Standing Order
for Care and Protection Trials, Implementation of new law for young
adults (ages 18-22) in DCF custody, harassment prevention orders
and the new DYS Community Services Model. The panelists will
be announced.
The final bench-bar meeting will be held on Monday, June
6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the MBA, 20 West St., Boston. As space
is limited, please R.S.V.P. to these meetings. There will be no
ability to attend by conference call.
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