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Impact on Mental Health in Seeking Veterans Legal Services
Live Webinar MDThis panel will discuss the intersection of mental health and legal services. It will identify the issues that affect many of the less fortunate and underserved in our society especially the ones experiencing homelessness and military veterans and their families that causes mental health conditions. It will focus on various mental health conditions including PTSD due to combat or military sexual trauma, traumatic brain injury, and co- occurring substance abuse. The panel will discuss available resources and the role of problem solving courts, such as Veterans Treatment courts, in connecting individuals suffering from mental health conditions to legal services.
Litigation Skills Series – Practical protections for remote clients: Coercion, Confidentiality and Capacity
Live Webinar MDThis training will explore nuances of fulfilling a lawyer’s ethical duties when that lawyer is communicating by telephone or video conference. We will discuss risks that may arise, and practical ideas to mitigate those risks. The training consists of 50 minutes of instruction, 50 minutes of scenarios, and 50 minutes of open Q/A.
Third-party Custody, Guardianship, and other Legal Strategies to Provide Rights for Non-biological Parents
Live Webinar MDThis training will provide perspectives and legal strategies to provide rights for non-biological parents to get enough legal authority in the life of a child to take care of various administrative processes (eg., school, healthcare, benefits, etc.). Topics include third-party custody, guardianship, and various less restrictive alternatives.
Understanding Water Bills in Baltimore City
Live Webinar MDVolunteer attorneys will learn the basics of Baltimore City water bills and how to assist customers with delinquent or inaccurate bills to determine the causes of the elevated bills, to access assistance programs, and to dispute billing errors. This training will also touch on issues particular to tenants, and on additional assistance programs available to low-income homeowners.
The Current State of Utilities in Maryland
Live Webinar MDThe essential nature of utilities to the health and safety of all citizens make this topic critically important to our pro bono clients Ms. Nieland will discuss the current state of Maryland utility providers’ responses to the delivery of gas and electric services during the pandemic, including continuation of service, payment options, and financial assistance and other resources for consumers. A question and answer period will follow the discussion.
Demystifying Pro Bono
Live Webinar MDIn celebration of pro bono week, join PBRC and the MSBA Young Lawyers Section for a frank discussion of common questions and fears that newer lawyers may have about pro bono service, and for a variety of resources that will be useful as you fulfill the professional privilege and obligation of pro bono service. All advocates are welcome.
Criminal Record Expungement in Maryland
Live Webinar MDThe training covers Maryland criminal record expungement law, working with low-income and homeless clients, expungement filing and Court process, and expungement mistakes and how to avoid them.
Celebrate Veterans Day with Pro Bono
Celebrate Veterans Day this year by training and volunteering. See all of PBRC's Veterans webinars and learn about how you can be an advocate for our nation's servicemembers.
Utility Bill Clinic – Remote/Virtual
Remote/VirtualVolunteer attorneys will assist low-income seniors in Baltimore City who are struggling with water, gas or electric bills at a virtual Utility Bill Legal Clinic on Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Litigation Skills Series: Top Ten Tips for Pro Bono Practice in District Court
Live Webinar MDIn the first hour, attendees will learn ten key practice tips for pro bono service in Maryland’s District Courts. In the second hour, small groups will explore the attorney’s role in managing the court, managing the client, and managing the outcome. During the final hour, we’ll open the floor for any and all practice questions attendees may have.
Utility Bill Clinic – Remote/Virtual
Remote/VirtualVolunteer attorneys will assist low-income seniors in Baltimore City who are struggling with water, gas or electric bills at a virtual Utility Bill Legal Clinic on Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Utility Bill Clinic – Remote/Virtual
Remote/VirtualVolunteer attorneys will assist low-income seniors in Baltimore City who are struggling with water, gas or electric bills at a virtual Utility Bill Legal Clinic on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.