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Ask a Lawyer In the Library: Wednesday Wrap-up

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Thank you, Mike Valadez!
The Ask A Lawyer In The Library program is a civil, non-family law, self-help program sponsored by The Anne Arundel Bar Association and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service.  Every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., you can talk with a volunteer attorney for up to 20 minutes.  No appointment is necessary, but sign-up is required at the law library’s information desk.  Sign-up begins at 10:45 a.m., and time slots are determined by a lottery. For more information, please see http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library.

 

On Wednesday, November 12, 2014,  the Law Library hosted another successful Ask A Lawyer In The Library program.  Thank you, Mike Valadez, for volunteering and providing this service to the public. Four people took part in the program and were able to speak with the attorney to request assistance with issues such as insurance, property, taxes and procedural issues.  The next program date is Wednesday, November 19, 2014.

It is helpful to prepare for your session with the attorney.  Here are some helpful tips:

  • Write a list of specific questions for the attorney.
  • Bring any paperwork and information related to the case.
  • Organize any paperwork from most recent on the top to oldest at the bottom.
  • Identify all deadlines.
  • Prepare a timeline of the legal issue.

If you would like to read up on your issue prior to your session with the attorney, please come find us at the Law Library’s information desk.  We are happy to assist you.

More information about the program is available at http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library.  The Ask A Lawyer In The Law Library program is a limited legal advice service.  The program is not a substitute for representation.  If you need an attorney to represent you, you can contact the Anne Arundel Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
 
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Ask a Lawyer In the Library: Wednesday Wrap-up

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Thank you, Mike and Jack!

The Ask A Lawyer In The Library program is a civil, non-family law, self-help program sponsored by The Anne Arundel Bar Association and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service.  Every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., you can talk with a volunteer attorney for up to 20 minutes.  No appointment is necessary, but sign-up is required at the law library’s information desk.  Sign-up begins at 10:45 a.m., and time slots are determined by a lottery. For more information, please see http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library.

On Wednesday, November 5, 2014,  the Law Library hosted another successful Ask A Lawyer In The Library program.  Thank you, Mike Ragland and Jack Paltell, of Bell, Ragland, Gauges & Paltell, for volunteering and providing this service to the public. Four people took part in the program and were able to speak with the attorney to request assistance with issues such as a real estate contract dispute, judgment enforcement and rights to state benefits. The next program date is Wednesday, November 12, 2014.

Are you an attorney interested in volunteering with the Ask A Lawyer In The Library program?  If so, you must be admitted to the Maryland Bar and be in good standing on the Client Security Trust Fund list.  Interested attorneys should contact the law library.

More information about the program is available at http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library.  The Ask A Lawyer In The Law Library program is a limited legal advice service.  The program is not a substitute for representation.  If you need an attorney to represent you, you can contact the Anne Arundel Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
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Ask a Lawyer In the Library: Wednesday Wrap-up

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Thank you, Richard Ronay!

The Ask A Lawyer In The Library program is a civil, non-family law, self-help program sponsored by The Anne Arundel Bar Association and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service.  Every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., you can talk with a volunteer attorney for up to 20 minutes.  No appointment is necessary, but sign-up is required at the law library’s information desk.  Sign-up begins at 10:45 a.m., and time slots are determined by a lottery. For more information, please see http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library.

On Wednesday, October 29, 2014,  the Law Library hosted another successful Ask A Lawyer In The Library program.  Thank you, Richard Ronay, for volunteering and providing this service to the public. Six people took part in the program and were able to speak with the attorney to request assistance with issues such as judgment and attorneys fees collection, employment, civil procedure and real estate.  The next program date is Wednesday, November 5, 2014.

It is helpful to prepare for your session with the attorney.  Here are some helpful tips:

  • Write a list of specific questions for the attorney.
  • Bring any paperwork and information related to the case.
  • Organize any paperwork from most recent on the top to oldest at the bottom.
  • Identify all deadlines.
  • Prepare a timeline of the legal issue.

If you would like to read up on your issue prior to your session with the attorney, please come find us at the Law Library’s information desk.  We are happy to assist you.

Are you an attorney interested in volunteering with the Ask A Lawyer In The Library program?  If so, you must be admitted to the Maryland Bar and be in good standing on the Client Security Trust Fund list.  Interested attorneys should contact the law library.

More information about the program is available at http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library.  The Ask A Lawyer In The Law Library program is a limited legal advice service.  The program is not a substitute for representation.  If you need an attorney to represent you, you can contact the Anne Arundel Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
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Spotlight on the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland

GENERIC_CELEBRATION_LOGO_3(1)National Pro Bono Week may have come to a close last week, but there are always available opportunities for practicing attorneys, retired attorneys, paralegals and others to participate in pro bono legal service. The Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland is a great place to begin your search for pro bono opportunities as it is a statewide coordinator of volunteer legal services. This blog highlighted the Resource Center in 2012 (see post here), but the Resource Center is such a great resource, that it bears another mention (or two).

Current, ongoing Pro Bono Projects, coordinated by the Resource Center, include the following.

As an added bonus, the Resource Center provides attorneys with a wide array of support services. Are you interested in a pro bono project that is outside your practice area? Training, continuing legal education and mentoring services are available. Many of the pro bono projects also extend malpractice insurance to volunteer attorney, even if the volunteer has his or her own coverage.

If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities coordinated by the Resource Center, you can browse their website at www.probonomd.org, call the Resource Center at (410) 837-9379 or (800) 492-1964, ext. 261 or email the Resource Center at pbrc@probonomd.org.  As always, the Law Library is happy to assist you in your search for pro bono legal service opportunities!

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Spotlight on the Anne Arundel County Local Pro Bono Committee

GENERIC_CELEBRATION_LOGO_3(1)The 2014 National Pro Bono Celebration this year is October 19th through October 25th. The Law Library is excited to once again be a Celebration Supporter! In honor of the National Pro Bono Celebration, this blog will be featuring posts focusing on pro bono and other free legal services for the entire month of October.  

National Pro Bono Week will come to a close on Saturday, October 25, 2014, but opportunities to engage in pro bono legal service are available year-round. If you are interested in pro bono legal service in Anne Arundel County, you can reach out to the Anne Arundel County Local Pro Bono Committee. For example, the Anne Arundel County Local Pro Bono Committee participates in Anne Arundel County’s annual Homeless Resource Day.  This event provides individuals and families experiencing homelessness with access opportunities to a variety of social services, benefits and other resources. The 7th Annual Homeless Resource Day was held on March 29, 2014 – see our blog post here.

Our very own Joan Bellistri, Director of the Law Library, is the chair of the local pro bono committee.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Joan Bellistri at (410) 222-1387 or joan.bellistri@aacounty.org. For more in-depth coverage about the Anne Arundel County Local Pro Bono Committee, check out our 2013 blog post.

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Ask a Lawyer In the Library: Wednesday Wrap-up

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Welcome to our newest Ask a Lawyer in the Library Volunteer Attorney, Megan Cooper!

The Ask A Lawyer In The Library program is a civil, non-family law, self-help program sponsored by The Anne Arundel Bar Association and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service.  Every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., you can talk with a volunteer attorney for up to 20 minutes.  No appointment is necessary, but sign-up is required at the law library’s information desk.  Sign-up begins at 10:45 a.m., and time slots are determined by a lottery. For more information, please see http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library.

On Wednesday, October 22, 2014,  the Law Library hosted another successful Ask A Lawyer In The Library program.  Thank you, Megan Cooper, of  Baldwin, Kagan & Gormley, for volunteering and providing this service to the public. Five people took part in the program and were able to speak with the attorney to request assistance with issues such as property, service, employment and appellate court procedures.  The next program date is Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

Do you have a criminal law matter?  Criminal Law matters are best addressed by the Office of the Public Defender.  Information about the Office of the Public Defender is available at http://www.opd.state.md.us/.

Are you an attorney interested in volunteering with the Ask A Lawyer In The Library program?  If so, you must be admitted to the Maryland Bar and be in good standing on the Client Security Trust Fund list.  Interested attorneys should contact the law library.

More information about the program is available at http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library.  The Ask A Lawyer In The Law Library program is a limited legal advice service.  The program is not a substitute for representation.  If you need an attorney to represent you, you can contact the Anne Arundel Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
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Calling Anne Arundel Attorneys to take the Pro Bono Challenge!

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Calling all Attorneys!

Take the Anne Arundel Pro Bono Challenge – Part I:

1.  Simply register (or have registered in the past) with a pro bono legal services provider as a volunteer and agree to take a case.

2.  Once registered, let the Local Pro Bono Committee know by filling out the form at http://goo.gl/forms/iXnnwi9uC9.

All who register with a provider and fill out the form by October 31st will be eligible for a prize drawing. (Prizes include a bottle of wine and more.) Questions? Contact Joanie Bellistri @ joan.bellistri@aacounty.org or 410-222-1387.

Find out more about Parts II and III of the Challenge:  https://aacpll.org/anne-arundel-county-pro-bono-challenge/ 

Do you need suggestions for finding a pro bono opportunity?  

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Upcoming Pro Bono Events!

GENERIC_CELEBRATION_LOGO_3(1)The 2014 National Pro Bono Celebration this year is October 19th through October 25th. The Law Library is excited to once again be a Celebration Supporter! In honor of the National Pro Bono Celebration, this blog will be featuring posts focusing on pro bono and other free legal services for the entire month of October.  

Here is a very small sampling of some upcoming events in Maryland!

Monday, October 20th:  CLS Family Law Clinic for the Self Represented at the Prince George’s County Courthouse. More information about this clinic as well as other ongoing programs is available at http://www.clspgc.org/WhatWeDo/ProgramsClinics.

Tuesday, October 21st:  Pro Bono Connection at the University of Baltimore School of Law.  The event will provide free expungement training from 2:00 to 5:00 and a Pro Bono Fair and Reception, 5:00 – 7:00, connecting law students and lawyers with pro bono opportunities (includes lite fare, beer and wine). For more information, contact kpierre@probonomd.org.

Wednesday October 22nd:  Ask a Lawyer in the Law Library Program at the Anne Arundel County Public Law Library from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Information about the Ask a Lawyer in the Law Library program is available at http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library.  Also, check out our blog posts about this program.

Thursday October 23rd:  Pro Bono Family Mediation Project Clinic at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.  For more information about the clinic, which is a joint venture among the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland, the University of Balitmore School of Law and the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, see http://probonomd.org/about-us/about-family-mediation/ and/or contact Annie Brinkmann at abrinkmann@probonomd.org.

Friday October 24th:

  • Annual Conference and Career Fair sponsored by Equal Justice Works at the Bethesda North Marriott.  More information about the event, which connects law students and public interest employers, is available at http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/law-school/conference-and-careerfair.
  • Mid-Shore Pro Bono and Legal Logs is hosting a Lunch and Learn which will include updates to the MSPB Judicare and Collaborative Law programs, and a demonstration of Legal Logs.  The luncheon will be held on Friday, October 24,11:30 am – 1:30 pm, at the Washington Street Pub, 20 N. Washington Street, in Easton. RSVP megan@midshoreprobono.org or 410-690-812

Saturday October 25th:  Naturalization Clinic at the Esperanza Center Immigration Legal Services (Baltimore, Maryland).  For more information, please see http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/immigrants/immigration-legal-services/immigration-legal-services.html and/or contact Ouranitsa Abbas at oabbas@cc-md.org.

This is only a small sampling of the available services and opportunities to volunteer.  More Maryland events are available at http://www.probono.net/celebrateprobono/events/location.2014-10-01.Maryland. Information about nationwide events is available at http://www.probono.net/celebrateprobono/events/.

 

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Spotlight on the People’s Law Library

The 2014 National Pro Bono Celebration this year is October 19th through October 25th. The Law Library is excited to once again be a Celebration Supporter! In honor of the National Pro Bono Celebration, this blog will be featuring posts focusing on pro bono and other free legal services for the entire month of October.   

The People’s Law Library (PLL), available at www.peoples-law.org, is a legal information and self-help website geared towards Maryland citizens and is maintained by the Maryland State Law Library.  It is a good starting point for your legal research as the PLL provides information for self-represented litigants about the law as well as referrals for legal services.  The PLL’s content development is overseen by a committee of legal professionals from throughout the State of Maryland.  With over 1.3 million hits each month, the PLL is a great resource for Maryland residents.

Top 5 Reasons We Love the People’s Law Library

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Pro Bono at the Library – Ask A Lawyer In The Library

The 2014 National Pro Bono Celebration this year is October 19th through October 25th. The Law Library is excited to once again be a Celebration Supporter! In honor of the National Pro Bono Celebration, this blog will be featuring posts focusing on pro bono and other free legal services for the entire month of October.  

The Ask A Lawyer In The Library program is a civil, non-family law, self-help program sponsored by the Anne Arundel Bar Association and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service.  Every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., you can talk with a volunteer attorney for up to 20 minutes.

To date, 121 attorneys have contributed over one thousand hours to meet with over two thousand clients.  Our statistics for recent years are as follows:  in 2013, volunteer attorneys contributed 229 hours to meet with 400 clients;  in 2012, volunteer attorneys contributed 205 hours to meet with 445 clients; and in 2011, volunteer attorneys contributed over 201 hours to meet with 479 clients.  The Law Library would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the volunteer attorneys!  If you are an attorney interested in volunteering with this program, please contact us.  For more information, please see http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library, or you can check out our past blog posts about the Ask A Lawyer In The Library program!