Consumer Protection Court Clinic – Prince George’s
District Court for Prince George's County - Upper Marlboro 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD, United StatesEVERY 1st, 2nd, & 3rd FRIDAY OF THE MONTH District courts across the state continue to enter affidavit judgments against low-income consumers in thousands of cases where improper debt collection and consumer debt buying tactics occur. Volunteer attorneys can provide critical legal help to Maryland consumers by participating in courthouse clinics on the first, second, and third…
Estate Planning Clinic – Baltimore City
Trinity Church 3200 Walbrook Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United StatesVolunteer attorneys are needed to execute estate plans at an Estate Planning Clinic on Monday, January 14, 2019, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, at Trinity Church, 3200 Walbrook Ave., Baltimore, MD 21216. Attorneys will meet one-on-one with Baltimore City seniors at the day long clinic and prepare wills, advance medical directives and financial powers of…
Mindfulness as a Foundation for Ethical Lawyering (MSBA CLE)
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.
Mental Health and the Law (MSBA CLE)
Loyola Graduate Center, Columbia Campus 8890 McGaw Road - Rooms 360/362, 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.
Estate Planning Clinic – Prince George’s
Epiphany Church 3111 Ritchie Road, District Heights, MD, United StatesVolunteer attorneys are needed to execute estate plans at an Estate Planning Clinic on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, at Epiphany Church, 3111 Ritchie Road, District Heights, MD 20747. 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…
Litigation Skills Lunch & Learn: Strategies for written discovery (interrogatories, requests for admission, requests for production of documents)
Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd. 7600 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD, United StatesEach 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. Light lunch provided. Participation is open to attorneys who have already accepted a pro bono commitment through PBRC within the past 12 months OR who commit to answer at least 3 legal questions for low-income Marylanders, using the https://Maryland.FreeLegalAnswers.org website.
Unaccompanied Children Immigration Clinic – Prince George’s
Maryland Multicultural Youth Center 6200 Sheridan Street, Riverdale, MD, United StatesVolunteer attorneys will interview unaccompanied children in removal proceedings to make sure they know about their legal options. Volunteer Spanish-speakers are also needed to interpret and help facilitate the clinic. By participating in this clinic, you will be providing hope and education to unaccompanied children and families while they search for an attorney. Malpractice insurance, interpreters, and training are provided.
Estate Planning Clinic – Baltimore City
Trinity Church 3200 Walbrook Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United StatesSeniors in Baltimore can attend a FREE Estate Planning Clinic on Monday, February 4, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at Trinity Church, 3200 Walbrook Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216. 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.
Estate Planning Clinic – Prince George’s
Marlow Heights Community Center 2800 St. Clair Drive, Marlow Heights, MD, United StatesSeniors in Prince George's County can attend a FREE Estate Planning Clinic on Thursday, February 21, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at Marlow Heights Community Center, 2800 St. Clair Drive, Marlow Heights, MD 20748 (in the gym). 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.
Winning in Rent (Escrow) Court: Lunch and Learn with Judge Nicole Pastore-Klein
District Court for Baltimore City - Fayette St. 501 East Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesExploring pro bono? Debrief a rent court clinic with tips from the bench. This training is ideal for any experience level. Observe the PBRC Tenant Volunteer Lawyer of the Day clinic in action at a Baltimore City Rent Court docket; learn tips for success from a judge; and find out how to get involved. Mentorship and lunch provided. Participation is open to attorneys. No pro bono commitment required.
Estate Planning Clinic – Baltimore City
New Pleasant Grove Church 3300 Elmora Ave, Baltimore, MD, United StatesSeniors in Baltimore can attend a FREE Estate Planning Clinic on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at New Pleasant Grove Church, 3300 Elmora Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216. 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.
Handling Tax Sale Cases: Practice Tips & Perspectives from the Magistrate’s Office
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service 201 N. Charles Street, #1400, Baltimore, MD, United StatesVolunteer attorneys will hear practice tips from a panel of experts and a fellow pro bono volunteer on handling tax sale foreclosure defense cases, and the Magistrate’s Office will offer their perspective on these cases. This training, offered as part of PBRC's Home Preservation Project, is free to attorneys who agree to attend one Baltimore City tax sale prevention clinic and handle one pro bono case within one year of training. (Note: attorneys who are new to tax sale prevention and need access to the basic training webcast can do so, free of additional pro bono commitments.)