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Workshops

Consumer Debt Workshops

This program is sponsored by the State Bar of New Mexico and the Bankruptcy Law Section.  Workshops begin with a presentation by volunteer attorneys, followed by a question and answer period. After the lecture, attorneys meet with individuals for a free one-on-one consultation to discuss specific bankruptcy and consumer debt issues. For more information call (505) 797-6048 or 1-800-876-6227.

Albuquerque

Workshops are generally held the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m.
State Bar Center, 5121 Masthead NE, Albuquerque - Workshops begin at 6 p.m.

June 24

July 22

August 26

September 23

October 28

December 9

Las Cruces

Workshops are generally held the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Branigan Library, 200 East Picacho Ave.

June 25

July 23

August 27

 


Pre-Petition Credit Counseling
- New bankruptcy case petitions must be accompanied by a certificate of completion of a budget and credit counseling briefing. The new law has made this requirement a provision of section 109(h) of the Bankruptcy Code, which relates to eligibility to be a debtor. The requirement is applicable to individual debtors in chapter 7 and 13 cases.

Estate Planning/Probate Workshops

This program is sponsored by the State Bar of New Mexico and the Elder Law Section. Workshops begin with a presentation by volunteer attorneys, followed by a question and answer period. After the lecture, attorneys meet with individuals for a free one-on-one consultation to discuss specific estate planning and probate issues. For more information call (505) 797-6048 or 1-800-876-6227.

Albuquerque

State Bar Center, 5121 Masthead NE, Albuquerque - Workshops begin at 6 p.m.

August 12

November 18

Landlord/Tenant Workshops

This free program is sponsored by Law Access New Mexico with assistance from the State Bar of New Mexico. Attorneys from Law Access New Mexico will present information on New Mexico law governing landlord/tenant relationships and will answer general questions of participants. Workshops are open to all landlords and tenants. For more information call Law Access at (505) 998-4LAW (4529) or 1-800-340-9771.

Albuquerque

State Bar Center, 5121 Masthead NE, Albuquerque - Workshops begin at 5:30 p.m.

September 3

December 3

Lawyer Referral for the Elderly Workshops

The workshop presentation is a general group discussion of current law topics.  The clinic appointments are scheduled 30 minute private consultations with an attorney.  Seniors wishing to consult with an attorney should contact the listed individual to schedule a clinic appointment begining approximately one month prior to the date of the presentation. Workshops are held at different sites in New Mexico.

Senior Workshops Throughout the State


The Lawyer Referral for the Elderly Program (LREP) is offering a free legal workshop and clinic at:


Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Presentation: 10:00 a.m.
Clinics: 12:30.-3:30 p.m.
Reserve Senior Center, Reserve, NM


Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Presentation: 10:00 a.m.
Clinics: 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Quemado Senior Center, Quemado, NM


Staff attorneys will conduct a financial Powers of Attorney. Following the presentation, attorneys will assist participants with the execution of Powers of Attorney documents. No appointments are being made.

All senior citizens who live in the area are encouraged to attend, regardless of whether they have previously participated in events at the senior center. This may be the only occasion the Lawyer Referral for the Elderly Program will be in the county during the next year.

Established in 1983, LREP is part of the non-profit New Mexico State Bar Foundation. LREP operates at statewide toll-free helpline, a lawyer referral service, and a local outreach program. For free helpline assistance, call LREP at (800) 876-6657.

Public Legal Issues Workshops

Workshops are sponsored by the State Bar of New Mexico and the New Mexico Civil Legal Services Commission.  Legal Issues workshops are scheduled throughout New Mexico and include an informational session, question and answer period. Some workshops include one-on-one consultations with attorneys.  Call to pre-register to reserve your space.

To register call (505) 797-6054, (505) 797-6048 or 1-800-876-6227 between the hours of
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. 
Click here for directions to the State Bar Center.

Attorneys - click here to volunteer for these programs.