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

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Whats Inside:

• Judiciary Night 2013
• The Docket
• New Members, March 2013
• Legal Briefs
• Respectfully Submitted
• The State of the Estates
• Second Department Tort Law Update
• Protecting Reparation Payments
• Across My Desk

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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

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This event will be held in the Auditorium

This event will be held in the Auditorium

Whats Inside:

• In Memoriam: Hon. Anthony J. Cutrona
• The Docket
• New Members
• Legal Briefs
• Respectfully Submitted
• BBA Foundation Inc. Awards Scholarships
• The State of the Estates
• The Continuing Impact of Gideon v Wainwright
• Getting the Most out of your BBA Membership
• Mandatory Electronic Filing in the NYS Courts

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