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    Real Property Contracts CLE- Wednesday, June 19, 2013

    Nuts & Bolts of Real Property Contracts Provisions, Procedures, and Pitfalls
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013 ~ 6:00-8:00pm
    2 MCLE Professional Practice Credits
    Presented by:
    •    Mark Caruso, Esq., Partner of Caruso, Caruso & Branda, P.C.; BBA’s Real Property Law Committee Chair
    •    Domenick Famulari, Esq., Law Firm of John D. Famulari

    Sponsored by:
    •    BBA’s Real Property Law Committee-Mark Caruso, Esq., Chair
    •    Investors Bank
    •    Regal Title Agency

    Course Description: Come learn about contract terms and provisions along with “what to do” tips with respect to common situations involving real estate contracts.  The presenters will also describe in detail the various problems and pitfalls that practitioners often encounter and how to either avoid or resolve such problems.

    For more information, contact Meredith Symonds
    Call 718-624-0675, ext. 206, or email msymonds@brooklynbar.org

    To Download the Flyer and Registration Form, Click Here!

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    Tech CLE: iPads for Lawyers-Thursday, June 6, 2013

    iPads for Lawyers
    June 6, 2013 ~ 12:30 -2:00pm & 6:00-7:30pm (2 opportunities)

    1.5 MCLE Credits (Practice Management)
    Brooklyn Bar Association
    123 Remsen Street

    Presented by:
    Michael Glasser, Owner of Glasser Tech LLC; Partner with Time & Billing Associates
    Sponsored by:
    BBA’s Technology Committee
    LexisNexis

    Course Description:
    Unleash the Power of your iPad
    Untether yourself from the office and increase productivity and billable hours. Learn how to use the iPad for document creation, collaboration, legal research, connecting to your office, as well as applications that are legal specific and so much more… Current and prospective iPad owners will walk away empowered to increase their productivity immediately.
    Some of the topics include:
    • Best apps for attorneys
    • Courtroom applications
    • Legal research
    • Hardware and web browsing tips
    • Managing mail, calendar and contacts
    • Multitasking and iTunes
    • Adding files and synching
    • Document creation
    • Connecting to your office

    For more information, contact Meredith Symonds at
    msymonds@brooklynbar.org, or 718-624-0675, ext 206.

    Download the Flyer and Registration Form Here

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    An Ethics Highlight Review CLE-Monday, June 3, 2013

    An Ethics Highlight Review
    Monday, June 3rd, 6:00-8:00pm
    Brooklyn Bar Association
    123 Remsen Street
    Course Description:
    Join ethics experts, Michael Ross and Cliff Robert, for this comprehensive two-credit ethics update. This must-take course for all attorneys will review recent ethics opinions and cases you need to know to avoid the Grievance Committee!

    Presented by:

    • Michael S. Ross, Esq.
    • Clifford S. Robert, Esq.

    Sponsored by:
    New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

    For more information, please contact Meredith Symonds at
    msymonds@brooklynbar.org, or 718-624-0675, ext. 206

    To Download the Flyer and Registration Form, Click Here!

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    Fee Dispute Arbitration CLE-Wednesday, May 22, 2013

    The Mechanics and Merits of Fee Dispute Arbitration
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 ~ 6:00-8:00pm
    2 MCLE Credits (Ethics)

    Presented by:
    •Domenick Napoletano, Esq., Part 137 Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program Chair; President of the Brooklyn Bar Association
    •Avery Eli Okin, Esq.,CAE, Local Program Administrator; Executive Director of the Brooklyn Bar Association
    •Richard Klass, Esq., Your Court Street Lawyer; BBA Mentorship Committee, Chair
    •Alvin Rabinowitz, Mediator
    Sponsored by:
    Part 137 Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program- Domenick Napoletano, Esq., Chair
    Course Description:
    Through a mock hearing and discussion, the panel of experts will provide an overview of the rules and mechanics governing Part 137 fee dispute arbitration.  The course will also offer important points as how to avoid unnecessary litigation.

    For more information, contact Meredith Symonds:
    msymonds@brooklynbar.org, or 718-624-0675, ext. 206

    To download the registration form, Click Here!

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    Getting the Gavel: How to Become a Judge CLE-Tuesday, May 21, 2013

    Getting the Gavel: How to Become a Judge
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013 ~ 6:00-9:00pm
    3 MCLE Credits (Practical Skills)
    Presented by:
    •Hon. Frank R. Seddio, Abrams Fensterman, LLP, Chair of the BBA’s Legislative Committee
    •Andrew M. Fallek, Chair of the BBA’s Judiciary Committee, President-Elect of the Brooklyn Bar Association
    •Hon. Miriam Cyrulnik, Acting Justice of the Supreme Court, Appointed: 2010 to Present
    •Hon. Sylvia G. Ash, Justice of Supreme Court, Kings County, Elected: 2005-2010, 2011 to 2024
    •Hon. Gary F. Marton, Judge of Housing Court, Civil Court of the City of New York, Kings County, Appointed 1999-2004; 2004-2009; 2009-2014
    •Rachel Nash, Esq., Assistant District Attorney of Kings County, Administrative Law Judge 2005-2013
    •Lara Genovesi, Esq., Principal Law Clerk to Hon. Jeffrey Sunshine, Supreme Court, Kings County

    Sponsored by:
    •    BBA’s Legislative Committee-Hon. Frank R. Seddio, Chair
    •    HSBC
    •    Abrams Fensterman, LLP
    Course Description:
    Have you ever considered becoming more involved in public service and rising to the bench? A panel of prominent judges and members of the Bar will share their experiences running for judicial elections and getting appointed to don the robes.

    For more information, contact Meredith Symonds:
    msymonds@brooklynbar.org, or 718-624-0675, ext. 206

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    Refreshments will be served.

    Family Law CLE: Forensic Accounting-Monday, May 20, 2013

    Forensic Accounting in Family Law
    Lost and Found: How to Find the Money When They Say It’s “Gone”
    Monday, May 20, 2013 ~ 6:00-8:00pm
    2MCLE Credits (Practice Management)
    Presented by:
    Robert I. Schindler, CPA, CFF, Partner in Charge: Forensic Accounting Services, Litigation Support and Assurance Services at Cavalcante & Company, LLC, CPAs and Business Advisors
    Sponsored by:
    •BBA’s Family Law Section-RoseAnn Branda, Esq., Chair
    •East Coast Appraisal Services

    Course Description:
    Learn how forensic accountants assist attorneys in representing their clients in family law engagements.  Acquire the tools and techniques used in discovering hidden assets or unreported or under reported income. Learn about methods used in valuing closely held businesses. The presentation will include examples from actual cases and will conclude with a question and answer period.

    For more information, please contact Meredith Symonds at
    msymonds@brooklynbar.org, or 718-624-0675, ext. 206

    To Download the Flyer and Registration Form, Click Here!

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    Pre-Recorded CLE Order Form

    Did you register for a live CLE and miss it? Have a deadline for specific training or credits?  The Brooklyn Bar Association can help with its CD/DVD library of in-house courses from the last 7 years!

    Order Online or Download the  Order Form Here, and

    Fax to 718-624-4045 or

    Email to msymonds@brooklybar.org

    For more information, contact Meredith Symonds:

    718-624-0675, ext. 206

    Nuts & Bolts of Taking a Deposition*

    Nuts and Bolts of Taking a Deposition*-PreRecorded CLE
    Originally Presented on Thursday, April 4th-6:00-8:00pm
    123 Remsen Street
    2 MCLE Credits (Skills)

    Moderated by:
    Richard Klass, Esq., Your Court Street Lawyer
    Presented by:
    • John Bonina, Esq., Partner of Bonina & Bonina, P.C.
    • Lara Genovesi, Esq., Principal Law Clerk to Hon. Jeffrey S. Sunshine, Kings County Supreme Court
    • Aimee Richter, Esq., Partner of Bender Rosenthal Isaacs & Richter LLP
    Sponsored by:
    • BBA’s Mentorship Committee
    • Investors Bank
    • Diamond Reporting and Legal Video

    Course Description: Come learn how to prepare for conducting a deposition, one of the most important fact-finding missions in a case.  Learn the rules and laws that apply to deposition objections and how to preserve the record.  Presentations will come from practitioners in fields of personal injury/medical malpractice and matrimonial issues as well as from the judicial perspective.
    This program is appropriate for attorneys and newly admitted attorneys.
    The Brooklyn Bar maintains a financial hardship policy.

    *Indicates a course offering basic training for skills and practice.

    For more information, contact Meredith Symonds:
    msymonds@brooklynbar.org, or 718-624-0675, ext. 206

    To download the registration form, Click Here!

    PreRegistration is no longer available.  Please bring the registration form with credit card, check or cash to pay at the door.

    The Nuts & Bolts of Landlord & Tenant Law* Pre-Recorded

    The Nuts & Bolts of Landlord & Tenant Law*
    Originally Presented on Wednesday, March 6th
    Credits: 2 MCLE Credits (Professional Practice)

    Course Description: Acquire the tools you will need to handle everything in landlord and tenant law cases.  The discussion will include the basics of creating and terminating the landlord-tenant relationship and contracts, the rights and obligations of both parties, rent regulation in New York State, and due diligence in the sale and purchase of real estate.
    Presentations by:
    Paul Bierman, Esq., Court Attorney for Hon. Brenda Spears, Housing Part of New York County
    Sponsored by:
    •    BBA’s Real Property Committee, Mark Caruso, Esq.- Chair
    •    Investors Bank

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    * Indicates a course offering basic training for skills and practice.

    A View From the Fiscal Cliff: Working with the New Tax Act-Pre-Recorded

    A View From the Fiscal Cliff:  Working with the New Tax Act

    Originally Presented on February 28, 2013
    Credits: 2 Professional Practice

    Course Description: Come learn how to advise clients under the American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012. Find out what you must know and consider, what kind of planning opportunities have arisen, how to structure transactions under the act, and how to minimize the new 3.8% tax on net investment income.

    Presentations by:
    Eugene Lyle Stoler, CPA, JD, LLM
    Bradley M. McKinney, CPA
    Roberto Viceconte, CPA, JD

    Sponsored by:
    Raich Ende Malter & Co. LLP, Certified Public Accountants and Advisors

    For more information contact:
    E-mail: msymonds@brooklynbar.org
    Phone: 718-624-0675 ext. 206

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