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CLE for Attorneys: Representing Disadvantaged Clients in 'Simple' Divorce Cases

  • Bucks County Bar Association, or Virtual 135 East State Street Doylestown, PA, 18901 United States (map)

DOYLESTOWN - The Bucks County Bar Association (BCBA) Pro Bono Committee will present a CLE for attorneys, “Representing Disadvantaged Clients in 'Simple' Divorce Cases” on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 12:30-2 p.m. The CLE will be hybrid. Join us virtually or in person at BCBA, 135 E. State St., Doylestown, PA 18901.

Presenters:

  • Jennifer Pierce, Esq., Pro Bono Director, Legal Aid of Southeastern PA

  • Shari R. Gelfont Williams, Esq., Bucks County Family Law Attorney, High Swartz LLP

  • Matthew B. Garry, Esq., Lead family law master in Bucks County

  • Amir M. Stark, Esq., Partner, Penglase & Benson, Inc.

This course will provide an A-Z training for attorneys representing low-income clients seeking a "simple" divorce, i.e., where no economic relief is sought.

Register at bucksbar.org/calendar.

  • 1.5 CLE credit (.5 ethics, 1 sub.)

  • $35 members, $60 non-members

  • Free lunch, sponsored by Roc Hous Real Estate LLC.

  • Attendees who volunteer with LASP following this CLE will earn a voucher for a future 1-hour BCBA CLE.

Questions? Contact: Kelly Myers at kelly.myers@bucksbar.org.

For more LASP pro bono opportunities, contact Megan Reinprecht, Community Engagement Unit Staff Attorney, at mreinprecht@lasp.org.

Flyer (1-page PDF): print, download, share!

Earlier Event: July 27
Legal Outreach in Lansdale
Later Event: August 9
Legal Clinic in Exton