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Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshops (Albuquerque & Las Cruces)

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 general information call 1-800-876-6657.

Albuquerque

Albuquerque workshops are generally held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at
State Bar Center, 5121 Masthead NE, Albuquerque

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To sign up for the ALBUQUERQUE Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshops, please call (505) 797-6094.

Dates for 2012

 

Wednesday, February 22
Wednesday, March 28
Wednesday, April 25
Wednesday, May 23
Wednesday, June 27
Wednesday, July 25
Wednesday, August 22
Wednesday, September 26
Wednesday, October 24
Wednesday, December 12

Las Cruces

Las Cruces workshops are held at the Law Offices of Kenneth Egan, 1111 E. Lohman Ave., Las Cruces, NM.

For more information about the LAS CRUCES Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshops, please call (505) 797-6068

Dates for 2012


Thursday, February 28 (5:00 pm)
Saturday, March 31 (9:00 am)
Thursday, April 26 (5:00 pm)
Saturday, May 26 (9:00 am)
Thursday, June 28 (5:00 pm)
Saturday, July 28 (9:00 am)
Thursday, August 23 (5:00 pm)
Saturday, September 29 (9:00 am)
Thursday, October 25 (5:00 pm)
Saturday, December 15 (9:00 am)



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) 797-6068 or 1-800-876-6227.

Albuquerque

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

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Dates for 2012

 

Coming Soon!

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.

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Dates for 2012


Coming Soon!

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.

The Lawyer Referral for the Elderly Program (LREP) is offering a free legal workshop(s) and clinic(s) throughout the state.  Now scheduled:

 

Portales Workshop
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Community Services Center
1100 Community Way, Portales, NM 88130
Presentation: 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Clinics: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (last appt at 10:30 a.m.)
Please call the Senior Center at (575) 356-8576 to schedule a clinic appointment

Clovis Workshop
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Baxter-Curren Senior Center
908 Hickory Street, Clovis, NM 88101
Presentation: 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Clinics: 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (last appt at 12:30 p.m.)
Please call the Senior Center at (575) 769-7908 to schedule a clinic appointment

Roswell Workshop
March 6, 2012
Roswell JOY Center
1822 N. Montana, Roswell, NM 88415
Presentation: 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 p.m.
Clinics: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last appt at 4:00 p.m.)
Please call the Rudy Garcia at (575) 623-4866 to schedule a clinic appointment


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.

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Attorneys - Click here to volunteer for LREP programs

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