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

May 28 - 6 pm June 25 - 6 pm July 23 - 6 pm August 27 - 6 pm

September 24 - 6 pm October 22 - 6 pm December 10 - 6 pm

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.

May 22 - 5:30 pm - (Board Room)

June 26 - 5:30 pm - (Room “Dresp A”)

July 24 - 5:30 pm - (Room “Dresp A”)

August 21 - 5:30 pm - (Board Room)

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.

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.

Free Workshops and Clinics in Spanish 2008
“Common Legal Issues Affecting Senior Citizens”

(presentation will cover Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning, Medicaid for nursing home or in-home care,
and debt problems)

Date	Location	Time	Clinic	Contact
Wed., May 7	Carlsbad San Jose Senior Ctr 2812 San Jose Blvd. Carlsbad, NM 88220	10:30 to 11:30 am	1 to 4 pm	Cecilia or Ida (575) 885-1402
Fri., May 9	Sunland Park Senior Center 1010 McNutt Rd Sunland Park, NM 88063	11 am – 12 noon	1 to 3 pm	Lillie (575) 882-2905 Cruz Vasquez (575) 882-4538
Mon., May 12	Deming Senior Center 800 South Granite Deming, NM 88030	Workshop on Alzheimer’s issue 1 to 5 pm		(Alma w/Non-Metro AAA ( 575) 544-2164
Wed., May 21	Munson Senior Center 975 S. Mesquite Las Cruces, NM 88007	9:15 to 10:15 am	11:30 am to 4 pm	Cher Guerrero (575) 528-3005 Angelica (575) 528-3000
Thu., May 22	Munson Senior Center 975 S. Mesquite Las Cruces, NM 88007	(no workshop)	9:15 am to 1:30 pm	Cher Guerrero (575) 528-3005 Angelica (575) 528-3000

 

Senior Workshops Throughout the State

Date	Place	Time	Clinic Time	Contact
Wed., May 14	Union County Senior Center Clayton	10 am	12:30-2:30
Thur., May 15	Roy Senior Center Roy	9 am	10:30 am to Noon
Wed., June 11	Raton Senior Center Raton	10 am	12:30 to 3 pm
Thur., June 12	Springer Senior Center Springer	10 am	12:30 to 3 pm

Pblic 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.