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Law is a service related profession. Just as our attorneys rely
on the Montgomery Bar Association for education and communication that will
enable them to better serve their clients, members of the public can rely
on the Montgomery Bar Association to bring the talent and generosity of
our attorneys to them.
Speaker's Bureau
Members of our Speaker's Bureau tailor free presentations on any legal topic for any size group. Each of our speakers has experience in their chosen areas of law and in making legal information readily understandable to audiences. Our speakers have addressed, among other topics, adoption, bankruptcy, child and spousal support, elder law (wills, living wills, powers of attorney, grandparent's rights), do's and don'ts for setting up a small business, consumer protection, creditors rights and employment issues. For a Speaker's Bureau request form, call 610-279-9660, ext. 204 or to send an e-mail click here.
Montgomery County Elder Law Handbook
Updated September 2006
A free, comprehensive resource for the county's seniors, this book contains information on housing, healthcare, financial planning, preparing wills and living wills and more.
Seniors, their caregivers and adults planning for the future can view the book at the offices of the Montgomery County Department of Aging and Adult Services, Senior Adult Activities Centers and libraries throughout the county and most other agencies within the county that serve seniors.
Or you can review a free online version of the Montgomery County Elder Law Handbook right here.
2006 Montgomery
County Elder Law Handbook»
eVersion (PDF 46,800 KB)
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If you would like a paper copy sent via e-mail, please contact Pattie Walker at 610-279-9660, ext 210.
For the County's Youth
For more information on these services please contact
Events Department at 610-279-9660 or to send an e-mail click here.
- Mock Trial Competition
Members of our Young Lawyers Section help prepare area high school students for this exciting, educational opportunity that requires participants to present their cases before Montgomery County judges and attorneys who serve as jurors. - The Doctor-Lawyer Program
This Young Lawyer Section effort pairs attorneys and doctors for classroom presentations on the physical and legal consequences of drug and alcohol use. - Court House Tours
An opportunity for students to witness, firsthand, the workings of the legal system. - Law Day Essay Contest
Each year, the Young Lawyers encourage high school students to express their thoughts about a legal topic in writing. Winners receive monetary prizes. - Holiday Party for Foster Children
Our Young Lawyers coordinate this annual celebration with Youth Services. The Bar Association provides snacks, entertainment, gifts, and of course, Santa. - The Community Outreach Committee Mentoring Program
Through this award-winning program, attorneys and other community leaders give time, guidance and companionship to students from Eisenhower Middle School in Norristown. The mentor/mentee relationships offer the students the lasting benefits of having objective, adult friends and role models and give the mentors an opportunity to learn from members of a younger generation. - Stepping Out - A Guide to Legal Issues Affecting High School
Graduates - Updated June 2002 -
This publication contains information on buying a car, borrowing money, renting an apartment and more.
Stepping
Out»
eVersion (PDF 125KB) - Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader»
People's Law School
Courses on Law-Related Topics for the Public
This Young Lawyer Section Project held at the Montgomery County Community College includes courses for non-lawyers on wills and estates, consumer protection, bankruptcy, divorce and custody, auto law, real estate, finding a lawyer and negotiating fees and starting a small business.
Naturalization Ceremonies
The Bar Association's American Citizenship and Law Day Committees team up with INS and area schools to welcome county residents who are new U.S. citizens. County judges and other members of the community attend these ceremonies to naturalize the new citizens, remind them of the privileges and duties associated with U.S. citizenship and celebrate their unique contributions to our community.
Community Outreach
In addition to helping attorneys and other community leaders understand one another and the ways in which their respective professions serve the community, the Community Outreach Committee determines the needs of the community and implements projects for meeting those needs. Two important Committee projects, a mentoring program with students at Eisenhower Middle School and The Montgomery County Elder Law Handbook, a free, comprehensive resource to assist seniors making important decisions about their housing, finances, health and more, recently won the Pennsylvania Bar Association's 2000 County Bar Recognition Awards.
The Montgomery County Criminal Law Handbook - Published by the Criminal Defense and Community Outreach Committees. This handbook is designed to provide basic information to anyone who becomes involved with the criminal justice system in Montgomery County. Obviously, no publication can answer all questions asked by every victim or defendant but this guide explains various processes, describes services and ways to access them, and points out areas which may require specific legal expertise. (Spanish version also available)
Fee Dispute Committee
This Committee conducts hearings on complaints initiated by clients of county attorneys to determine whether those attorneys charged reasonable fees. The committee has been instrumental in resolving disagreements between attorneys and clients that would have otherwise resulted in expensive and time-consuming litigation.
For more information contact Executive Director Nancy Paul at 610-279-9660, ext. 202 or to send and e-mail click here.
Professional Liaison Committees
These committees help bridge the gap between the legal profession and members of the public who work in medicine, real estate and as accountants and paralegals. They serve the general public by encouraging dialogue that helps improve the delivery of services by all groups involved.
The Montgomery Bar's attorneys often offer information and sponsor programs
for the public in addition to the services listed above. Watch local papers
or review the Press Releases portion of our
site for more information
