Press release:
On Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 7-9pm, the Genesee County Bar Association will conduct its 3rd seminar in the People’s Law Series title “Small Claims, Big Claims and other Civil Matters”.
The seminar will be held at Genesee Community College and presented by Batavia City Court Judges Robert Balbick and Michael DelPlato.
The “Citizen’s Law Series,” is a legal educational series designed to educate residents with practical legal information on a number of common legal actions.
“The legal series is designed to increase public awareness and knowledge of the legal system and how it works. Each two hour seminar will give the attendees practical information about timely legal issues including topics such as criminal law, wills and estates and small claims and civil actions. We are hoping that we can continue this series in the future on different topics as well,” noted Durin B. Rogers, Esq, President of the Genesee County Bar Association (GCBA).
Raymon Chaya, GCC’s Director of the BEST Center, approached the GCBA with the collaborative idea earlier this year after hearing about the great success the Jamestown community had with its program.
“Big decisions require first knowing what information you need to know and what questions you need to ask. Making a decision to take legal action is serious and knowing basic information about a specific area of law and the legal process involved can save time and money in addition to minimizing personal, emotional, and social difficulties,” said Chaya.
This valuable educational outreach opportunity will be presented by experienced practicing attorneys who can describe in common terms what an appropriate action is, what the law covers as well what you are likely to experience during the process.
GCBA’s Citizen’s Law Series Committee Chairperson, Lisa M. Kroemer, Esq. noted why she became involved in the program. “I feel very strongly that as attorneys we should spend some of our time educating the public . . .”
All times will be 7pm-9pm at GCC and cost $10 for each 2 hour course attended. Those interested in attending the two hour session may register by contacting the BEST Center at 585-345-6868.
