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IMPORTANT NOTICE RE: MOCK TRIALS COMPETITIONS
FOR THE WEEK FEBRUARY 8-12 (Tuesday 2/9 & Thursday 2/11).

Due to severe weather forecasts for Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, it is possible that this week's Mock Trials (and Mock Trial CLE) at the Montgomery County Courthouse will be postponed.  We expect to have a final decision posted on this website no later then 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 9th as to the status of these events.  We urge that all participants visit this website (montgomerybar.org) for up to the minute news and announcements for these and all subsequent Mock Trials.  This website will serve as your first line of communications for breaking news, announcements, and schedule changes, so please check back frequently.

The 2010 Mock Trials Are Here - Volunteer Jurors Needed

Above: 2010 Young Lawyers Chair, Patrick J. Kurtas (left) and YLS Officers

The 2010 High School Mock Trial Competitions are upon us and volunteer jurors are needed at this time for all of the mock trials. This year, an unprecedented 30 teams from area high schools will be competing before judges from our esteemed Court of Common Pleas at the Montgomery County Courthouse, so the need for volunteer jurors is at an all-time high.   All Lawyers and law office staff are urged to call the MBA at 610-279-9660, ext. 208 or 200 to volunteer for Mock Trial Jury Duty and for available dates and times.

 

Lansdale Attorney Steven H. Lupin Installed as 86th Montgomery Bar Association President

On Friday, January 8, 2010, Steven H. Lupin, Esq. was installed as the 86th  President of the Montgomery Bar Association during ceremonies held in conjunction with its Annual Business Luncheon Meeting.   Lupin, a managing partner at the law firm of Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell and Lupin in Lansdale, PA is well known for his legal acumen in the areas of personal injury, business and commercial litigation.  Mr. Lupin received wide recognition for his work on behalf of Montgomery County defending the Walter Annenberg case in which a challenge to the constitutionality of the Montgomery County Personal Property Tax Law was rebuffed.  Read more››

Local Students and Non-Profit Among YouTube Winners Honored at Board of Directors Meeting

Click Here to view this year's 'Ought to be a Law YouTube Contest prize winners! ››

125 Book On Sale Now!

In connection with MBA 125, the Bar is pleased to offer its limited edition hardback book on the practice of law in Montgomery County over the past thirty years entitled, “A Portrait of The Montgomery Bar Association 1980-2009: Meeting the Challenges of a Dynamic Era”.  This first edition, limited release includes a special bonus CD documenting our history before 1980 and over 165 quality, photo-packed pages of members and events - both past and present.  Avoid shipping and handling charges by picking up a copy today at the MBA Building (just $20 for members).

Click Here to order your copy! ››

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