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Legal information and resources for VETERANS - free VIRTUAL event from DCBA

  • Virtual host: Delaware County Bar Association 335 West Front Street Media, PA, 19063 United States (map)

The Delaware County Bar Association (DCBA) Community Outreach Committee presents “Honoring Our Veterans … Serving those who have served” Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, 3:30-5 p.m. Register online: https://bit.ly/2Uafkws. For questions or additional information: Email tracy@delcobar.com

This legal VIRTUAL EVENT is free for veterans and their families who have legal questions related to COVID-19. Attorneys will present legal information or identify potential resources to assist registrants. By providing these services through a virtual program, registrants can secure basic information and foundational guidance without having to leave home.

The DCBA Community Outreach Committee’s ninth program will focus on:

  • Veterans and Military Affairs;

  • Benefits for Veterans, their families and survivors;

  • Legal services and other resources available.

With a vision of education, honor and remembrance, this presentation will be offered by a distinguished panel including:

  • Robert A. McMahon, Jr., United States Army, Mayor of Media;

  • Chari M. Alson, Esq., CELA, Co-Editor, 2020 Elder Law Handbook & Resource Guide;

  • Jennifer R. Morrell, Esq., Director, Veterans Law Clinic, Widener University Delaware Law;

  • Francis Panico, Benefits Coordinator, County of Delaware Office of Military and Veterans Affairs;

  • Richard A.J. Prebil, Esq., Veterans Advocacy Project, Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP);

  • Jenna R. Smith, Esq., Assistant District Attorney assigned to Veterans Court;

  • Jesse C. Thompson, Sgt. USMC, Case Manager, Veterans MultiService Center;

  • David Keller Trevaskis, Esq., Pennsylvania Bar Association Pro Bono Coordinator, “Wills for Heroes” and “Lawyers Saluting Veterans” programs;

  • MODERATOR: Barry W. VanRensler, Esq., CDR, JAGC, USNR (Ret.), Member, Veterans & Military Service Affairs Committee of the DCBA.

Is this legal advice? This presentation will offer general information in an open forum setting; it is not a substitute for legal advice in a private, formal attorney-client relationship, addressing your particular situation or specific legal concern.