Litigation Skills Lunch & Learn: Tips for the trial lawyer considering an appeal (Successfully noting an appeal for the trial court)

Joseph Greenwald & Laake, P.A. 6404 Ivy Lane, Suite 400, Greenbelt, MD, United States

Each meeting includes a one-hour skills training, followed by a one-hour 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. Experienced litigators will be present during the second hour, and a light lunch will be provided. Participation is open to attorneys who have already accepted a pro bono commitment through a PBRC training within the past 12 months OR who commit to answer at least three legal questions for low-income Marylanders, using the https://Maryland.FreeLegalAnswers.org website. (Instructions will be provided.)

Unaccompanied Children Immigration Clinic – Prince George’s

Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) 6200 Sheridan Street, Riverdale, MD, United States

Los abogados voluntarios entrevistarán a niños no acompañados en procedimientos de deportación para asegurarse de que conozcan sus opciones legales. Para participar, debe ser un niño no acompañado que vive en Maryland.

Volunteer attorneys will interview unaccompanied children in removal proceedings to make sure they know about their legal options. To participate, you must be an unaccompanied child living in Maryland.

Criminal Record Expungement in Maryland

Gordon Feinblatt, LLC 1001 Fleet St Suite 700, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, United States

The training will cover 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. Participating attorneys must agree to accept 3 client cases from Homeless Persons Representation Project (HPRP) within 1 year of training.

Tax Sale Clinic – Baltimore City

Sandtown Winchester Senior Center 1601 Baker Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

Homeowners can attend a free Tax Sale Prevention Clinic on Thursday, April 18, 2019, from 12:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Sandtown Winchester Senior Center, 1601 Baker Street, Baltimore, MD 21217.  Attorneys will give one-on-one brief legal advice to distressed homeowners at risk of losing her homes due to delinquent property taxes or water bills. 

Tax Sale Clinic – Prince George’s

Bowie Branch Library 15210 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD, United States

Homeowners can attend a free Tax Sale Prevention Clinic on Monday, April 22, 2019, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, at Bowie Branch Library, 15210 Annapolis Rd, Bowie, MD 20715.  Attorneys will give one-on-one brief legal advice to distressed homeowners at risk of losing her homes due to delinquent property taxes or water bills.

Estate Planning Clinic – Baltimore City

Keswick’s Wise and Well Center 700 W. 40th Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

Seniors in Baltimore can attend a FREE Estate Planning Clinic on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at Keswick’s Wise and Well Center, 700 W. 40th Street, Baltimore, MD 21211.Volunteer attorneys will meet one-on-one with Baltimore seniors at the day long clinic and prepare wills, advance medical directives and financial powers of attorney.

Civil Pre-Trial Practice (MSBA CLE)

University of Baltimore, Learning Commons 1415 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United States

Volunteer lawyers and staff attorneys of legal services programs can attend this MSBA CLE course for free or a reduced-fee. Click for details.

Pro Bono Advice-A-Thon with Food & Cheer — Montgomery County Pro Bono in the Law Library

Montgomery County Circuit Court, Law Library 50 Maryland Avenue, North Tower, 3rd Floor, Room 3420, Rockville, MD, United States

Do pro bono in a casual, networking environment, by attending the Answer Party in the Law Library event in May. Volunteers will get together over pizza, drinks, and computers to answer civil legal questions from the public.

Estate Planning Clinic – Prince George’s

Carriage Hill Apartments 3416 Curtis Drive, Suitland, MD, United States

Seniors in Prince George's County can attend a FREE Estate Planning Clinic on Friday, May 10, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at Carriage Hill Apartments, 3416 Curtis Drive, Suitland, MD 20746. Volunteer attorneys will meet one-on-one with Prince George’s County seniors at the day long clinic and prepare wills, advance medical directives and financial powers of attorney.  

The 21st Annual Maryland Partners for Justice Conference

Baltimore Convention Center 1 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

Each year the Maryland Partners for Justice Conference presents a unique opportunity for legal services program staff, the public and private bar, members of the judiciary, human services agencies, elected officials, and others to discuss critical issues facing the poor and underrepresented in our state.  With an expected number of almost 300 attendees, the structure of the day includes a variety of panel discussions related to the delivery of legal services to the poor and disenfranchised, a morning plenary, and a luncheon keynote address by powerful guest speakers with a passion for justice.

Utility Bills Clinic – Baltimore City

Civic Works Clifton Mansion 2701 St. Lo Drive, Baltimore, MD, United States

Get free legal advice about your gas, electric, or water bill. Clinic is open to Baltimore residents ages 60 and over. Pre-registration is encouraged. Please contact Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland at 443-776-4139. 

Estate Planning Clinic – Prince George’s

1st New Hope Baptist Church 4818 Suitland Road, Suitland, MD, United States

Seniors in Prince George's County can attend a FREE Estate Planning Clinic on Saturday, June 1, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at 1st New Hope Baptist Church, 4818 Suitland Road, Suitland, MD, 20746. Volunteer attorneys will meet one-on-one with Prince George’s County seniors at the day long clinic and prepare wills, advance medical directives and financial powers of attorney. 

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