Consumer Protection Training
Pro Bono Connection: Trainings, Pro Bono Fair & Reception
Pro Bono Connection: Trainings, Pro Bono Fair, & Reception
Representing Consumers in District Court: Identifying Defenses and Affirmative Claims
Join some of Maryland's top consumer law practitioners as they prepare you to defend, settle, and negotiate common types of debt collection cases in Maryland district court, including actions involving debt buyers, residential leases, and auto loans, as well as practical ways potential affirmative claims may be used to resolve your client's case.
Current Trends and Creditor Rights in Consumer Debt Collection – MSBA CLE Course
Ecker Business Training Center 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD, United StatesVolunteer lawyers and staff attorneys of legal services programs can attend this MSBA CLE course for free or a reduced-fee. Click for details.
Civil Practice and Procedure in Maryland’s District Courts
This training, co-sponsored by the MSBA Young Lawyers Section, is appropriate for experienced litigators who want to learn more about affidavit judgment and failure to pay rent cases AND for newer attorneys who want a comprehensive introduction to Maryland's District Courts. In exchange for this FREE training, attendees must commit to volunteer at three consumer protection or rent court clinics through the Consumer Protection Project (CPP) and Tenant Volunteer Lawyer of the Day (TVLD) Program.
Litigation Skills Series: Tips for Negotiating with Creditors in District Court
Live Webinar MDEach meeting runs from noon to 3 pm on a Friday, and includes three components: a 50-minute skills training; a 50-minute exercise; and a 50-minute mentoring roundtable, where attendees can bring up litigation questions they’re currently facing (whether related to the presentation topic or not), and get input from the group.
Representing Consumers in District Court: Identifying Defenses & Negotiating Settlements
Live Webinar MDPBRC’s Courtroom Advocacy Project (CAP) will prepare you to effectively interview and advise clients and defend, settle, and negotiate common types of debt collection cases in Maryland district court, including actions involving debt buyers, residential leases, and auto loans.
Consumer Bankruptcy Section Presents: Mary Park McLean Brown Bag Program
Live Webinar MDExcerpt: Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and PBRC offer 3 free and 3 discounted slots for select MSBA Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses to volunteer and legal services provider staff attorneys
Volunteering In Rent Court: The Basics Of Landlord/Tenant Law In Maryland
Live Webinar MDIn this training, lawyers will learn how to represent tenants in rent court, gaining the skills necessary to help promote housing justice and ensure that clients receive their legally-mandated right to counsel in eviction-related cases in Maryland. This training will offer the basics of landlord/tenant law related to evictions and lawsuits related to the threats to life, health or safety within a home. Attendees will benefit from Q & A with experienced attorneys and the opportunity to strategize about practical solutions for individual case studies.