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Category Archives: Family Court Bench Bar

August 14, 2019 Clark County family lawyers can get current on the recent District Court rules changes at Thursday family law Bench- Bar Meeting

Did you know that it has been proposed to delete the last sentence Rule 7.72 on Courtroom conduct and attire?
There have been significant rule changes in the Nevada Eighth Judicial Court. Clark County family lawyers can get current on the recent District Court rules changes at Thursday family law Bench-Bar Meeting this Thursday, August 15 at noon in courtroom 9 at Family Court, 601 North Pecos Road.

There have been significant rule changes in the Nevada Eighth Judicial Court. Clark County family lawyers can get current on the recent District Court rules changes at Thursday family law Bench-Bar Meeting this Thursday, August 15 at noon in courtroom 9 at Family Court, 601 North Pecos Road.  Attorneys will also have the opportunity to meet newly appointed Judge Rhonda Forsberg.  The Legal Aid Center pro bono volunteer of the month will also be awarded at the Family Bench-Bar.

Family Bench-Bar meetings offer the latest news on the District Court Family Division, get questions addressed and network.

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May 18, 2018 Gratitude drives pro bono volunteer

Family Bench-Bar meeting offers an open forum to get questions addressed and to get the latest news from Family Court.
Attorney Marshal Willick offers an overview of NV Supreme Court Rulings impacting family law.
Family Bench-Bar meeting offers an open forum to get questions addressed and to get the latest news from Family Court.
Judge Frank Sullivan and Judge Bryce Duckworth award attorney James Claflin Jr. the family law Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Pro Bono volunteer of the month award.

Attorney James Claflin Jr.was selected to be the family law Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada pro bono May volunteer of the month. Judge Frank Sullivan and Judge Bryce Duckworth presented the award. Award clip:  https://youtu.be/r8caUR0G-5w

A sense of gratitude is what drives James to do pro bono work. Attorney James Claflin Jr.clip:  https://youtu.be/Uyn8NVBWznY

The award was given at the Family Law Bench-Bar meeting. The meetings are held once a month to ensure attorneys have access to all the information they need to practice in the Family Division. Topics covered include recent Nevada Supreme Court rulings, new technology, court news and hot topics.

 

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April 3, 2018 April 5 Family Law Bench-Bar to offer must-know information on what’s new at Family Court

The April 5 Family Law Bench-Bar meeting at noon, will offer the latest case law updates and other important information that those practicing family law should know. The meeting will be held in courtroom 9, at 601 N. Pecos Road. Topics to be covered include, important information on records sealing, early case conferences, case law updates and a recognition portion. Bench Bar meetings are a great forum to get questions and issues addressed, network and learn the latest legislative and other changes impacting family law.

Mark your calendar now for the May 10, noon Family Law Bench-Bar meeting in courtroom 9 at Family Court.

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January 27, 2016 Upcoming Family Bench Bar To Give Attorneys Practicing Family Law Info To Be More Effective in Court


Attorneys who attend the upcoming Family Bench Bar on January 28, will get info that should help navigate practicing in the Family Division. The meeting, to be held at noon in Family Courtroom 9 at 601 N. Pecos Road, will open with announcements and updates, followed by discussion topics including:

• Settlement Master Committee
• Bench v. Bar Chili Cook-off
• Paralegal Pro Bono Hours
• Domestic Violence Issues
1. Criminal Implications of Domestic Violence
2. Brief Overview of the TPO Process

The Pro Bono Advisory Council Volunteer of the Month Carrie Primas, Esq. will be recognized followed by an open forum. The bench bar meetings are a great way to stay up on changes, convey concerns and network and should help attorney to be more effective in court. The next Family Bench Bar will be March 31.

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August 21, 2015 Your Burning Questions Answered at District Court Family Division Bench Bar Meeting Aug. 27

What’s going on with e-filing? How’s this new technology supposed to work? Why should I bother to do pro bono work? These and other burning questions will be answered at the next District Court Family Division Bench Bar Meeting on Aug. 27 at noon in courtroom 9, 601 N. Pecos Road. There is also a time designated for “open forum” (a.k.a. venting). Don’t miss this great opportunity.

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