Eligible litigants are matched with a volunteer lawyer who will provide advice and limited scope representation in certain Madison County District Civil Courts on eviction, debt collection, and Small Claims/ District Court civil cases.
VLB Turning Point Court is a special docket where homeless clients can speak to a judge about unresolved legal issues with VLB volunteer lawyer's assistance.
The Huntsville Madison County Bar Association, the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program, and WHNT TV-19 are partnering to provide a free legal phone clinic. Local lawyers will provide free legal advice to those callers who cannot afford legal assistance.
The Birmingham Bar Volunteer lawyers Program provides free legal assistance concerning divorce, child support or custody issues at the BBVLP Domestic Relations Help Desk on any Wednesday morning.
Join panelists Judge Javon Patton, Honorable J. Scott Vowell and Virginia Miller, Attorney/Mediator, for a free Mediation Perspectives Roundtable Discussion on "Fostering a Productive Mediation and Civil Discourse." This event is being sponsored by the Birmingham Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section, the Dispute Resolution Section of the Alabama State Bar and the Alabama Center for […]
The BBVLP is committed to prioritizing legal help to veterans through special legal clinics held every month at the Veteran's Administration Medical Clinic.
The BBVLP provides free legal help to qualified tenants and low-income homeowners in a variety of civil legal matters including, housing, evictions, foreclosures, debt collection, wage garnishment, powers of attorney, Small Claims Court issues and Wills.
The Alabama Access to Justice Commission and the Supreme Court of Alabama will host a reception on Thursday, October 25, 2018 to recognize the recipients of the Pro Bono Exemplars. Pro Bono Exemplars are lawyers who provide 50 or more hours of qualified pro bono legal services under RPC 6.1. For more information go to […]
The Alabama State Bar Labor and Employment Law Section is sponsoring its annual fall CLE seminar on October 26-27 at the Sandestin Resort at Baytowne Conference Center. Information on registration and schedule will be available soon. For more information, contact section chair Alicia Haynes at 205-879-0377 or akhaynes@haynes-haynes.com Thank you and we look forward to seeing […]
Law students from each of the the state's law schools will be recognized at the Alabama State Bar Board of Bar Commissioners (BBC) meting on Friday October 26, 2018. Law students are nominated for this honor by their schools based on their pro bono and public service work throughout the year.
The BBVLP provides free legal help to qualified tenants and low-income homeowners in a variety of civil legal matters including, housing, evictions, foreclosures, debt collection, wage garnishment, powers of attorney, Small Claims Court issues and Wills.
The Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program hold a luncheon on October 29, 2018 for their "top volunteers" of the year, the judiciary, and the Board. It's an invitation only event.
Gene Warhurst, an Alabama attorney and mediator registered with the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution, will help you understand the role of mediation in insurance disputes. Topics to be addressed include why mediate, choosing a mediator, what to expect in mediation, pros and cons of mediation, and preparing for mediation: policyholder/insurer. This free 60-minute webinar […]
The Birmingham Bar Volunteer lawyers Program provides free legal assistance concerning divorce, child support or custody issues at the BBVLP Domestic Relations Help Desk on any Wednesday morning.
Panelists Judge James Anderson (15th Judicial Circuit) and Attorney/Mediators Barbara Wells and Jana Garner are the speakers for the Mediation Perspectives Roundtable Discussion on "Fostering a Productive Mediation and Civil Discourse." Lunch: 11:30 to noon Program: Noon to 1 p.m. The program has been approved for 1 hour of CLE credit by the Alabama State […]
Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham's premier annual wine and beer tasting event serves both as a fundraiser and as a recognition of our supporters and volunteer attorneys.
Collaborative Law Practice Webinar Series sponsored by: Dispute Resolution Section of the ASB; Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution; Birmingham Bar Association, Collaborative Law Committee; Birmingham Collaborative Law Alliance. This four-part series of free 60 minute webinars will guide you through the ins and outs of collaborative law practice. All webinars begin at noon and end […]
Attorneys will be preparing wills, powers of attorney and advanced directives for health care for the graduating class of the APOSTC Law Enforcement Academy.
Volunteer attorneys, assisted by law students, will provide legal advice and counsel and will-drafting services to University of Alabama students, faculty and staff who are military veterans.
Volunteer attorneys, assisted by law students, will provide legal advice and counsel to Tuscaloosa-area veterans.
ASB President Sam Irby, Executive Director Phillip McCallum and Commissioner Clint Maze will present a CLE for the Marshall County Bar Association.
Eric Anderson will give a 1 hour State of the Bar/PMAP CLE presentation entitled "Social Media Marketing for Attorneys" for the Baldwin County Bar Association.
Kristi Skipper and Eric Anderson will give a 1 hour State of the Bar/PMAP CLE presentation entitled "Casemaker Tips" for the Chilton County Bar Association.
The Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution and the Alabama Appellate Mediation Office are sponsoring "Appellate Mediation Training" on November 15, 2018. The course has been approved by the Alabama State Bar for 6.8 hours of MCLE credit. Location: 415 Dexter Avenue, Alabama State Bar Board Room in Montgomery, Alabama State Bar Time: 9:00 a.m. to […]
Get answers to you legal questions at the Tuscaloosa Counsel and Advice Clinic. The clinic will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at the Main Branch of the Tuscaloosa County Library. The clinic will open at 3:00 p.m. It is open to the public and you do not need an appointment. Local lawyers will […]
Co-sponsored by the 25th Circuit Bar Association and the ASB Solo & Small Section. Earn 6-8 hours of CLE including one hour of Ethics CLE. Contact Judge Daryl Burt to register or for more information. $50 registration includes lunch.
ASB President Sam Irby will join Executive Director Phillip McCallum and ASB VP Taze Shepard to provide a CLE for the Winston County Bar Association.
Sponsored by the Construction Law Section of the Alabama State Bar. For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Beacon Programs at 205 887 3000 or beacon.programs@aol.com.
The Workers' Compensation Law Section of the Alabama State Bar is holding its bi-annual fall CLE program on Friday, December 7, at Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham. Cumberland School of Law is co-sponsoring this event. For registration information and agenda, download the brochure here.
Collaborative Law Practice Webinar Series sponsored by: Dispute Resolution Section of the ASB; Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution; Birmingham Bar Association, Collaborative Law Committee; Birmingham Collaborative Law Alliance. This four-part series of free 60 minute webinars will guide you through the ins and outs of collaborative law practice. All webinars begin at noon and end […]
The Alabama State Bar's Labor & Employment Law Section, along with Cumberland School of Law, are co-sponsoring its annual CLE program on Thursday, December 13, at the Hyatt Regency/Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham. For registration information and to view the agenda, download the brochure here. This program has been approved for 6.3 CLE credit hours, including […]
The Solo & Small Firm Section is co-sponsoring Essential Law Firm Technology: Maximizing Productivity in Your Law Practice with Cumberland CLE. The program will provide information on topics such as The Best Tech Out There, Efficient Billing & Accounting for Small Firms and Legal Tech Security Measures Every Lawyer Must Take. The program offers 6 […]
This is the first of a two-part series on Collaborative Law. In this 60 minute webinar panelists will share information about applying collaborative principles to mediation. This is a free webinar but you must register no later than January 23rd. The webinar is being co-sponsored by the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution, the Dispute Resolution […]
ABA TECHSHOW 2019 Conference and EXPO, held February 27 - March 2 in Chicago, is where lawyers, legal professionals, and technology come together. For 3 ½ days attendees learn how to practically, and ethically, implement and integrate technology into their practices to enhance client service and gain efficiency. ABA TECHSHOW is presented by the American Bar […]
This is the second of a two-part series on Collaborative Law. In this 60 minute webinar panelists will share information about applying collaborative principles to mediation. This is a free webinar but you must register no later than January 23rd. The webinar is being co-sponsored by the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution, the Dispute Resolution […]
ASB President Sam Irby and Executive Director Phillip McCallum will give a 1-hour ASB State of the Bar-President's Update CLE presentation for the Cullman County Bar Association.
Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham’s premier annual wine and beer tasting event serves both as a fundraiser and as a recognition of our supporters and volunteer attorneys. Some 500 lawyers and guests will turn out at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to enjoy unlimited wine, beer, spirits, food tastings, […]
The Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution and the Alabama Appellate Mediation Office are sponsoring "Appellate Mediation Training" on November 15, 2019. The course has been approved by the Alabama State Bar for 6.8 hours of MCLE credit. In order to register to be on the Appellate Mediator Roster, an attorney must be registered on the […]
Get answers to you legal questions at the Tuscaloosa Counsel and Advice Clinic. The clinic will be held on Thursday, November 21, 20198, at the Main Branch of the Tuscaloosa County Library. The clinic will open at 3:00 p.m. It is open to the public and you do not need an appointment. Local lawyers will […]
Join the Alabama State Bar for its Mid-Year Meeting January 18-20, 2023, at The Battle House Hotel in Mobile, Alabama. The Alabama Circuit and District Court Judges will be right down the street at The Riverview Hotel. The Mobile and Baldwin County Bar Associations have planned two joint receptions for our members and the judges […]
Attorneys Erika Tatum and Sherrie Phillips will present this health and wellness CLE on ways to cope with your own illness or the illness of loved ones while engaging in the practice of law. They will provide tips on finding a balance between work and health, how to disclose a diagnosis, preparing for sick days, […]
