tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19706841207631007222024-03-05T09:49:50.069-08:00ProtoType Bar Association (PTBA)Experimenting with tools to Heal the Justice Gap!rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-30000031388047414172011-03-01T23:34:00.000-08:002011-03-01T23:35:00.266-08:00My new e-mail address<head><title> TrueSwitch </title><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"></meta></head><style type="text/css"><!-- body { margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; } .style1 { font-size: small; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #0066FF; } .style5 { color: #5294C8; font-size: large; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } .style9 { font-size: x-large; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } .style11 {font-size: x-small} .style12 {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif} .style14 {font-size: 12px} .style16 {color: #666666} .style17 {font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #666666; } .style18 { font-size: medium; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #009900; font-weight: bold; } .style19 {font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; } .style20 {font-size: large; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #006600; font-weight: bold; } .style21 {font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; } .style22 {font-size: medium; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } .style23 {color: #000000} .style25 {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; } .style26 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; } .style27 {color: #0066FF} --></style><div width="550"><p><font size="4">Hello, I have a new e-mail address</font></p></div>rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-77929308423814190972010-09-17T22:32:00.001-07:002010-09-17T22:32:49.208-07:00SOLON Legal Website Search (WA) AnnouncedProject SOLON is pleased to announce the free distribution of its Legal Website Search for Washington Staterewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-71155564391541108732009-10-24T21:08:00.001-07:002009-10-24T21:09:21.313-07:00Weekly Round-Up: October 24, 2009<span style="font-family: garamond, 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 16px;"></span><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Open Cases: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></span>278</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cases Closed This Week:</span> 4<br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">New Cases This Week</span>: 2<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cases Needing an Attorney:</span> 29<br />
</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Interested in Volunteering? <span style="font-weight: normal;">Please contact prototypebar@gmail.com immediately</span><br />
</li>
</ul><hr /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The <a href="http://prototypebarassociation.wordpress.com/">Prototype Bar Association</a> experiments with ways to <a href="http://www.abajournal.com/news/1.6b_needed_to_fight_justice_gap_lsc_report_says/">heal the Justice Gap</a>. Unless otherwise asserted, no actual cases are involved <span style="font-style: italic;">(e.g. the above is fictional)</span>. Your comments are invited - we need input from all interested parties!<br />
</div>rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-64477402033641926952009-10-21T16:59:00.000-07:002009-10-21T17:01:47.960-07:00THANKS: volunteer attorney Pat KanimPTBA thanks volunteer attorney Pat Kanim for successfully completing a <i>pro bono</i> case for a client needing help in a family law matter.<br />
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Attorney Kanim is a proud graduate of the Washington State <a href="http://www.wsba.org/lawyers/licensing/faq-rule6.htm">Law Clerk program</a>, and recently admitted to the Bar; for more information, see <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patkanim">Pat's website</a>. For significantly contributing to the cause of <a href="http://www.abajournal.com/news/1.6b_needed_to_fight_justice_gap_lsc_report_says/">closing the justice gap</a>, PTBA awards Attorney Kanim a place in our <a href="http://prototypebar.blogspot.com/search/label/Hall%20of%20Fame">Hall of Fame</a>. Congratulations and Thanks!<br />
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<hr /><i>The Prototype Bar Association experiments with ways to heal <a href="http://www.abajournal.com/news/1.6b_needed_to_fight_justice_gap_lsc_report_says/">the Justice Gap</a>. Unless otherwise asserted, no actual cases are involved (e.g. the above is fictional); we're just prototyping what a resource like this might look like. Please comment freely! </i>rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-4508279964845491792009-10-20T20:31:00.000-07:002009-10-21T16:54:37.798-07:00NEEDED: Springfield Cty Family Law AttyPTBA Pro Bono Programs needs attorney assistance in the following matter:<div class="post-body entry-content" style="line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Region:</span> Springfield County</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject Matter:</span> Family Law and related issues; Full details available to interested advocates</li>
<li><b>Requirements:</b> Licensed to practice law in Washington State</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Support:</span> PTBA PBP has model form library, meeting space on an "as available" basis</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Please contact <a href="mailto:prototypebar@gmail.com" style="color: #5588aa; text-decoration: none;">prototypebar@gmail.com</a>immediately</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Case: <span style="font-weight: normal;">#494</span></li>
</ul><hr />The <a href="http://prototypebarassociation.wordpress.com/" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">Prototype Bar Association</a> experiments with ways to <a href="http://www.abajournal.com/news/1.6b_needed_to_fight_justice_gap_lsc_report_says/" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">heal the Justice Gap</a>. Unless otherwise asserted, no actual cases are involved <span style="font-style: italic;">(e.g. the above NEED is fictional)</span>. Your comments are invited - we need input from all interested parties!<br />
</div>rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-61649954299811336412009-10-19T19:10:00.000-07:002009-10-19T19:10:37.853-07:00TRAINING: Oct 30/Seattle: Hope and Help in Hard Times<b>"Pro Bono Workshops: Hope and Help in Hard Times" </b>, an ABA <a href="http://www.probono.net/celebrateprobono/"><i><b>"Celebrate Pro Bono Week"</b></i></a> Event, is earnestly recommended by the ProtoType Bar Association!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevrZoKKnS2TiUFOoT8SVtClAM6VPjHgrKa-hhS-ZlPSGA2i_1-vFVOm5sFA9Vh7jDBWfZmfis1TwZxC_2a7Btdv_tanjeM71aWa5peSQs_88EBVnH2gFn_TpT1-pgLlwZwITvpnfQzEY/s1600-h/aba+celebrate+2009.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevrZoKKnS2TiUFOoT8SVtClAM6VPjHgrKa-hhS-ZlPSGA2i_1-vFVOm5sFA9Vh7jDBWfZmfis1TwZxC_2a7Btdv_tanjeM71aWa5peSQs_88EBVnH2gFn_TpT1-pgLlwZwITvpnfQzEY/s320/aba+celebrate+2009.gif" /></a><br />
From its announcement:<br />
<blockquote>Calling all lawyers, paralegals, and law students interested in making a difference in your community! Join us October 30 for a day of pro bono workshops on:<br />
<ul><li> Information on how to get involved in local pro bono activities.</li>
<li>The basics of setting up a pro bono practice and working with pro bono clients.</li>
<li>Pro bono incentives and ethics</li>
<li>CLE Credits: 6 for the full day, including 1.75 Ethics.</li>
</ul>OFFICIAL FLYER:<br />
<a href="http://www.wsba.org/lawyers/groups/wyld/celebrateprobono10309flyer.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.wsba.org/lawyers/groups/wyld/celebrateprobono10309flyer.pdf</a><br />
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REGISTER ASAP:<br />
<a href="http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=776003" target="_blank">http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=776003</a><br />
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MORE INFORMATION:<br />
The reception will honor Bill Gates, Sr., winner of the prestigious ABA Medal, and include featured speakers Washington State Bar President Salvador "Sal" Mungia and Perkins Coie partner Harry Schneider, Jr.<br />
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Friday, October 30, 2009<br />
EVENT SIGN IN:<br />
8:00 AM–8:45 AM<br />
WORKSHOPS: 8:45 AM–5:00 PM<br />
RECEPTION: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM<br />
Seattle University School of Law, Sullivan Hall<br />
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND:<br />
Lawyers, Paralegals, and Law Students<br />
$125 FOR CLE- $25 HARDSHIP RATES AVAILABLE- RECEPTION IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL <br />
Register Now: <a href="http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=776003" target="_blank">http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=776003</a><br />
For questions, contact Roxanne Mennes, Director of CLE Programs, at <a href="mailto:mennesr@seattleu.edu">mennesr@seattleu.edu</a>.<br />
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Sponsored by Washington's Celebrate Pro Bono Coordinating Committee.<br />
</blockquote>rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-67556858036523664792009-10-17T11:49:00.000-07:002009-10-24T21:09:48.636-07:00Weekly Round-Up: October 16, 2009<span style="font-family: garamond, 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 16px;">PTBA Pro Bono Programs Weekly Roundup</span><br />
<div style="color: black; font-family: garamond,new york,times,serif; font-size: 12pt;"><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Open Cases: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></span>275</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cases Closed This Week:</span> 3<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">New Cases This Week</span>: 2<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cases Needing an Attorney:</span> 29<br />
</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Interested in Volunteering? <span style="font-weight: normal;">Please contact prototypebar@gmail.com immediately</span><br />
</li>
</ul><hr />The <a href="http://prototypebarassociation.wordpress.com/">Prototype Bar Association</a> experiments with ways to <a href="http://www.abajournal.com/news/1.6b_needed_to_fight_justice_gap_lsc_report_says/">heal the Justice Gap</a>. Unless otherwise asserted, no actual cases are involved <span style="font-style: italic;">(e.g. the above NEED is fictional)</span>. <br />
</div>rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-32799750098278634382009-10-15T09:20:00.000-07:002009-10-15T09:20:15.939-07:00TRAINING: Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation<b>Live Webcast on December 22, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. (E.S.T.)</b><br />
<b>Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2009 <span style="font-size: small;">(Live Webcast)</span></b><br />
Dec. 22, 2009<br />
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<a href="http://4freecle.blogspot.com/">4freeCLE</a> reports that the <a href="http://www.pli.edu/product/webcast_detail.asp?id=54168">Practicing Law Institute</a> is offering a free, live webcast on ethical issues on December 22.<br />
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<a href="http://4freecle.blogspot.com/2009/10/dec-22web-ethical-issues-in-pro-bono.html">More Information Here</a>.<br />
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<i>Participants in the ProtoType Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer Program may be interested in this program PTBA is not associated with this program, PLI, or 4freeCLE; however, this appears to be a useful program.</i>rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-67579787472891497642009-10-14T18:15:00.000-07:002009-10-14T18:15:33.593-07:00NEEDED: Family Law AttorneyPTBA Pro Bono Programs needs attorney assistance in the following matter:<br />
<ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Region:</span> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindle_County">Kindle County</a>, Springfield County</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject Matter:</span> Family Law/Parenting plan and related issues; Full details available to interested advocates</li>
<li><b>Requirements:</b> Licensed to practice law in Washington State </li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Support:</span> PTBA PBP has model form library, meeting space on an "as available" basis</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Please contact <a href="mailto:prototypebar@gmail.com">prototypebar@gmail.com</a> immediately</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Case: <span style="font-weight: normal;">#487</span></li>
</ul><hr />The <a href="http://prototypebarassociation.wordpress.com/">Prototype Bar Association</a> experiments with ways to <a href="http://www.abajournal.com/news/1.6b_needed_to_fight_justice_gap_lsc_report_says/">heal the Justice Gap</a>. Unless otherwise asserted, no actual cases are involved <span style="font-style: italic;">(e.g. the above NEED is fictional)</span>. Your comments are invited - we need input from all interested parties! <br />
<div><span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />
</span></span><br />
</div>rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-8385175829050844692009-10-13T17:05:00.000-07:002009-10-13T17:11:15.118-07:00THANKS: Volunteer Lawyer Portia BellarioPTBA thanks volunteer attorney Portia Bellario for successfully completing a <i>pro bono</i> case for a client needing help in a creditor/debtor matter.<br />
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Attorney Bellario is a graduate of the Law School of Padua and recently admitted to the Bar; for more information, see <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KANI2dpXLw">her website</a>. For her contribution to the cause of closing the justice gap, PTBA awards Attorney Bellario a place in our <a href="http://hall%20of%20fame/">Hall of Fame</a>. Congratulations and Thanks!<br />
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<hr /><i>The Prototype Bar Association experiments with ways to heal the Justice Gap. Unless otherwise asserted, no actual cases are involved (e.g. the above is fictional). Your comments are invited - we need input from all interested parties!</i>rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-23599504830090183192009-10-12T09:30:00.000-07:002009-10-12T09:30:09.321-07:00TRAINING: Home Foreclosure Legal AidIf you have volunteered for the <a href="http://www.mywsba.org/default.aspx?tabid=161">WSBA's Home Foreclosure Legal Aid Projec</a>t or are performing other foreclosure related pro bono activities, you are eligible to receive free MCLE credit for completing these training programs.<br />
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Complete information is here:<br />
<a href="http://www.mywsba.org/Default.aspx?tabid=166">http://www.mywsba.org/Default.aspx?tabid=166</a><br />
<hr>The <a href="http://prototypebarassociation.wordpress.com/">Prototype Bar Association</a> experiments with ways to <a href="http://www.abajournal.com/news/1.6b_needed_to_fight_justice_gap_lsc_report_says/">heal the Justice Gap</a>. Unless otherwise asserted, no actual cases are involved<span style="font-style: italic;">. This particular posting is intended to show how training and pro bono programs can be promoted easily, effectively, and inexpensively. PTBA is not associated with the WSBA or any other organization.</span>rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-6374014217077696572009-10-09T09:26:00.001-07:002009-10-15T09:41:23.398-07:00Weekly Round-Up<div style="color: black; font-family: garamond,new york,times,serif; font-size: 12pt;"><h3 class="post-title entry-title"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">PTBA Pro Bono Programs Weekly Roundup</span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Open Cases: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></span>276</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cases Closed This Week:</span> 1<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">New Cases This Week</span>: 3<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cases Needing an Attorney:</span> 31<br />
</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Interested in Volunteering? <span style="font-weight: normal;">Please contact prototypebar@gmail.com immediately</span><br />
</li>
</ul><hr />The <a href="http://prototypebarassociation.wordpress.com/">Prototype Bar Association</a> experiments with ways to <a href="http://www.abajournal.com/news/1.6b_needed_to_fight_justice_gap_lsc_report_says/">heal the Justice Gap</a>. Unless otherwise asserted, no actual cases are involved <span style="font-style: italic;">(e.g. the above NEED is fictional)</span>. Your comments are invited - we need input from all interested parties! <br />
</div>rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-83375338238321646262009-10-08T12:05:00.001-07:002009-10-08T13:18:08.734-07:00NEEDED: Kindle Cty Atty, auto lease, SCRA issuePTBA Pro Bono Programs needs attorney assistance <br />
<ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Region:</span> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindle_County">Kindle County</a>, Springfield County</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject Matter:</span> Auto Lease. SCRA / servicemember deployment issue experience helpful, but will train as needed<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details</span>: In general, debtors need help negotiating workouts with creditors. Full details available to interested advocates</li>
<li><b>Requirements:</b> Licensed to practice law in Washington State<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Support:</span> PTBA PBP will supply model forms. Malpractice coverage *may* be available (will discuss). SCRA video training available (includes 3 CLE credit) at no charge of course!<br />
</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Please contact <a href="mailto:prototypebar@gmail.com">prototypebar@gmail.com</a> immediately</li>
</ul><hr /><br />
The <a href="http://prototypebarassociation.wordpress.com/">Prototype Bar Association</a> experiments with ways to <a href="http://www.abajournal.com/news/1.6b_needed_to_fight_justice_gap_lsc_report_says/">heal the Justice Gap</a>. Unless otherwise asserted, no actual cases are involved <span style="font-style: italic;">(e.g. the above NEED is fictional)</span>. Your comments are invited - we need input from all interested parties!rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-74548381280785053492009-10-07T14:24:00.001-07:002009-10-07T14:26:13.192-07:00TRAINING: December 5, 2009 in SpringfieldPTBA provides free training for volunteers who commit to take on one pro bono matter through our office.<br />
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Our next training will be December 5, 2009 from noon to 4 p.m. at PTBA's office in Springfield.<br />
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CLE Credits: 4 credits applied for (3.5 general, 0.5 ethics).<br />
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The subject matter will include a review of hot topics in our current high-demand area, with an emphasis on practical solutions to common problems. A more detailed agenda will be provided as the date draws near; however you are urged to save the day and spread the word among your colleagues!<br />
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Preregistration is urged, to ensure we have adequate seating. Please send your name, bar number and contact information to <a href="mailto:volunteers@probonobar.org">volunteers@probonobar.org</a><br />
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The Prototype Bar Association (PTBA) experiments with ways to heal the Justice Gap. Unless otherwise asserted, everything above is fictional. rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-83803729724253010952009-10-06T18:40:00.001-07:002009-10-06T18:40:47.083-07:00NEEDED: Desk, chair, office supplies<div style="font-family:garamond,new york,times,serif;font-size:12pt;color:#000000;">PTBA is looking for donations of basic office supplies to help us support an additional volunteer in our Pro Bono Programs. If you are able to provide any of these items, perhaps as surplus from your office, we can use the savings to invest in more client services.<br><ul><li>Small office desk or computer table</li><li>Desk chair, to go with above</li><li>2 Client chairs</li></ul>If you are interested in making a donation, we can arrange pick-up at your office. Please contact probonobar@gmail.com. <span style="font-style: italic;">And thank you for you help in closing the Justice Gap!</span><br><br><hr><br>The <a href="http://prototypebarassociation.wordpress.com/">Prototype Bar Association</a> (PTBA) experiments with ways to <a href="http://www.abajournal.com/news/1.6b_needed_to_fight_justice_gap_lsc_report_says/">heal the Justice Gap</a>. Unless otherwise asserted, no actual cases are involved <span style="font-style: italic;">(e.g. the above is fictional)</span>. PTBA (if it existed) would be a 501(c)(3) and contributions may be tax-deductible; view our tax forms <span style="text-decoration: underline;">here</span>. </div>rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-74054037901505861012009-10-06T09:39:00.000-07:002009-10-06T09:53:33.482-07:00THANKS: volunteer attorney Joe SmithPTBA thanks volunteer attorney Joe Smith for successfully completing a case <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifTRknR6W7LnkhodJjjbTIBlrZwVeL2j3qM3diWrjU-0pEDLi0NIr0_kvoKwdR4UEM-7RtLl6j4QwtpM9cHGX1Ng5IOsLW_F-bKl9eDYur3JrWpwQs6xQNBkVhXLWqZMiRFT13llRK6Y8/s1600-h/dragnet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifTRknR6W7LnkhodJjjbTIBlrZwVeL2j3qM3diWrjU-0pEDLi0NIr0_kvoKwdR4UEM-7RtLl6j4QwtpM9cHGX1Ng5IOsLW_F-bKl9eDYur3JrWpwQs6xQNBkVhXLWqZMiRFT13llRK6Y8/s400/dragnet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389529933352513682" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">pro bono</span> for a client needing help negotiating the workout of a creditor/debtor matter.<br /><br />Attorney Smith has 20 years experience in the field, practicing from his solo office in Springfield. For more information, <a href="http://lawyersforwarriors.blogspot.com/">see his website</a>.<br /><br />For his contribution to the cause of closing the justice gap, PTBA awards Attorney Smith a place in our <a href="http://prototypebar.blogspot.com/search/label/Hall%20of%20Fame">Hall of Fame</a>. <span style="font-style: italic;">Congratulations and Thanks!</span><br /><br /><hr /><br />The <a href="http://prototypebarassociation.wordpress.com/">Prototype Bar Association</a> experiments with ways to <a href="http://www.abajournal.com/news/1.6b_needed_to_fight_justice_gap_lsc_report_says/">heal the Justice Gap</a>. Unless otherwise asserted, no actual cases are involved <span style="font-style: italic;">(e.g. the above is fictional)</span>. Your comments are invited - we need input from all interested parties!rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-42796200327145017642009-10-05T09:10:00.000-07:002009-10-06T18:30:26.631-07:00NEEDED: Creditor/Debtor AttysPTBA Pro Bono Programs announces an immediate need in three cases<br />
<ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Region:</span> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindle_County">Kindle County</a>, Springfield County</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject Matter:</span> Creditor/Debtor Law</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details</span>: In general, debtors need help negotiating workouts with creditors. Full details available to interested advocates<br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Support:</span> PTBA PBP will supply model forms, but cannot extend malpractice coverage due to lack of funding<br />
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<li style="font-weight: bold;">Please contact prototypebar@gmail.com immediately</li>
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The <a href="http://prototypebarassociation.wordpress.com/">Prototype Bar Association</a> experiments with ways to <a href="http://www.abajournal.com/news/1.6b_needed_to_fight_justice_gap_lsc_report_says/">heal the Justice Gap</a>. Unless otherwise asserted, no actual cases are involved <span style="font-style: italic;">(e.g. the above NEED is fictional)</span>. Your comments are invited - we need input from all interested parties!rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-55462838323390715162009-10-02T08:33:00.001-07:002009-10-02T08:38:45.579-07:00Weekly Round-UpPTBA Pro Bono Programs Weekly Roundup?<br /><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Open Cases: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindle_County"></a> 270</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cases Closed This Week:</span> 7<br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">New Cases This Week</span>: 13</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cases Needing an Attorney:</span> 43<br /></li><li style="font-weight: bold;">Interested in Volunteering? <span style="font-weight: normal;">Please contact prototypebar@gmail.com immediately</span><br /></li></ul><hr /><br />The <a href="http://prototypebarassociation.wordpress.com/">Prototype Bar Association</a> experiments with ways to <a href="http://www.abajournal.com/news/1.6b_needed_to_fight_justice_gap_lsc_report_says/">heal the Justice Gap</a>. Unless otherwise asserted, no actual cases are involved <span style="font-style: italic;">(e.g. the above NEED is fictional)</span>. Your comments are invited - we need input from all interested parties!rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-42409571151470973302009-10-01T10:24:00.000-07:002009-10-15T10:18:06.128-07:00NEEDED: Kindle Cty Family Law AttyPTBA Pro Bono Programs announces an immediate need<br />
<ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Region:</span> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindle_County">Kindle County<br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject Matter:</span> Family Law</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Urgency:</span> Parenting plan must be filed before a parent's involuntary departure on October 10, 2009<br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details</span>: Available to interested advocates<br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Support:</span> PTBA PBP will supply model forms, but cannot extend malpractice coverage due to lack of funding<br />
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<li style="font-weight: bold;">Please contact prototypebar@gmail.com immediately</li>
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The <a href="http://prototypebarassociation.wordpress.com/">Prototype Bar Association</a> experiments with ways to <a href="http://www.abajournal.com/news/1.6b_needed_to_fight_justice_gap_lsc_report_says/">heal the Justice Gap</a>. Unless otherwise asserted, no actual cases are involved <span style="font-style: italic;">(e.g. the above NEED is fictional)</span>. Your comments are invited - we need input from all interested parties!rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970684120763100722.post-496051839569961162009-10-01T09:07:00.000-07:002009-10-01T10:06:19.885-07:00Welcome to the Prototype Bar Association!Our mission is to help Heal the Justice Gap, by prototyping ideas that may or may not work, by making information freely available.<br /><br />We need your comments and contributions.<br /><br />Be bold!<br /><br />In support of this mission, the Prototype Bar Association experiments with various technical facilities, such as<br /><br /><ul><li>WordPress, for a quick collaborative web presence: <a href="http://prototypebarassociation.wordpress.com/">http://prototypebarassociation.wordpress.com/</a><br /></li><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/prototypebar">http://twitter.com/prototypebar</a><br /></li><li>And, of course, this blog itself: <a href="http://prototypebar.blogspot.com/">http://prototypebar.blogspot.com/</a></li></ul>Over the next few weeks, we'll experiment with social networking and so forth. Every solution should result in getting more stuff done, without increasing the amount of work required.rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0