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 1-88-876-6657
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 Workshps, please call (505) 797-6094
Dates for 2010Wednesday, January 27 Wednesday, February 24 Wednesday, March 24 Wednesday, April 28 Wednesday, May 26 Wednesday, June 23 Wednesday, July 28 Wednesday, August 25 Wednesday, September 22 Wednesday, October 27 Wednesday, December 8 |
Las Cruces workshops are generally held the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30 p.m. 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) 797-6048
Thursday, January 28
Thursday, February 25
Thursday, March 25
Thursday, April 29
Thursday, May 27
Thursday, June 23
Thursday, July 29
Thursday, August 19
Thursday, September 23
Thursday, October 28
Thursday, December 9
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.
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.
State Bar Center, 5121 Masthead NE, Albuquerque - Workshops begin at 6 p.m.
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Dates for 2010 |
Wednesday February 10
Wednesday, May 12
Wednesday, August 11
Wednesday, November 10
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.
State Bar Center, 5121 Masthead NE, Albuquerque - Workshops begin at 5:30 p.m.
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Dates for 2010Thursday, March 4 Thursday, June 3 Thursday, September 2 Thursday, December 2 |
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.
Meadowlark Senior Center, 4330 Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho, NM
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Presentation: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Clinics: 1:30-4:00 p.m.
San Jose Senior Center, 2812 San Jose Blvd., Carlsbad, NM
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Presentation: 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Clinics: 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Roswell Joy Center, 1822 N Montana, Roswell, NM
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Presentation: 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Clinics: 1:30-4:00 p.m.
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.