DESCRIPTION:

In recognition of National Pro Bono Week (Oct. 24-30, 2010), this CLE event is offered "free" to attorneys who have taken at least one case pro bono during the past 12 months OR who agree to take one or two pro bono telephone consultation(s) during the next 4 months.

Click here to view flier, brochure, registration form & volunteer form

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AGENDA:

* 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon

"Special Needs Trust Tools for Practitioners"

Using, drafting, funding and administering trust distributions, including avaoing jeopardizing of government benefits, such as SSI and Medicaid.

Presenters: Anthony D. Nicholson, JD & Timothy A. Nordgren, JD
(Partners, McPherson, Rocamoro, Nicholson & Niordgren, PLLC)

* 12:00-12:30 PM - LUNCH - (included)

* 12:30-1:00 PM

"The Lesser Known Advance Directive in North Carolina"

What you should know about the advance instruction for mental health treatment (statutory requirements, limitations and form).

Presenter: Kari L. Hamel, JD (Manging Attorney, Legal Aid of NC-Pittsboro Office)

* 1:00-2:00 PM

Clients with Disabilities - Ethical Considerations

Presenter: Adrienne E. Allision, JD (Lead Attorney, Disability Rights North Carolina)

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REGISTRATION:

To register or volunteer, call:
Debbie Herndon, 1-800-672-5834 (toll-free), OR
Sharon C. Council, 1-800-331-7594 (toll-free)

OR, download the registration and volunteer forms at:
www.legalaidnc.org/pittsboro