Family Law Seminar

Posted in News on 02-01-2010

The Family Law Committee cordially invites you to attend a presentation by Dr. Robert S. Marvin, Ph.D., on Visitation Schedules in High-Conflict Cases: Uses & Misuses of Attachment Research.

The seminar will be on Thursday, February 4, at 6:00 PM in the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Auditorium. Be sure to get there early for refreshments at 5:30 PM! The event is free for FABA members, $10 for everyone else, and you can earn 1 ½ hours MCLE Credit Pending with the Virginia State Bar.

If interested, be sure to download the Flyer and RSVP Form.



Special FABA Meeting – February 4th

Posted in News on 02-01-2010

On February 4, 2010 at 5:30 pm there will be a special meeting of the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association to consider the report of the FABA Judicial Selection Commission with regard to the Circuit Court Judgeship vacancy created by Judge Revercomb’s retirement. The meeting will be held in the courtroom of the Fredericksburg General District Court.

For voting and application information, please download and review the Meeting Announcement and Proxy Form.



Wills for Heroes

Posted in News on 02-01-2010

Wills for Heroes is a program jointly sponsored in Virginia by the VSB Young Lawyers Conference (YLC) and the VBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD), in conjunction with the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association (FABA) to provide wills, powers of attorney and medical directs to local emergency personnel. The Fredericksburg Area Bar Association is proud to support our heroes in bringing the program to Spotsylvania County and the City of Fredericksburg.

Please download the Flyer for more information.

Attorneys wishing to volunteer, be sure to review the Attorney CLE Session and Training Sessions Information.

Whether you are volunteering or not, please take the time to distribute the Educational Session Schedule. Do your part to get the word out to our local heroes and support this worthy cause!



Lunch N Learn CLE Schedule for 2010

Posted in News on 12-02-2009

The Lunch ~N~ Learn CLE schedule for 2010 is available for download here. You can also see the schedule on the website calendar.



Officers for 2010

Posted in News on 12-02-2009

The new FABA officers for 2010 have been elected. You can download a list of officers, their contact information, and committee chairs.



Estimated Budget for 2010

Posted in News on 12-02-2009

Here is the FABA estimated budget for 2010:

Expenses


Executive Director ($600 per mo; 30 hrs mo) $7,200
TruLuvs (6 meetings; $15 pp/35pp; 550) $3,300
Renatos (6 meetings; $15 pp/60pp; 900) $5,400
Lunch ~N~ Learn Series, VSB ($50 e/8) $400
Bar Picnic $2,500
Judge Scott Portrait $1,000
Outgoing President Plaque $85
Total Estimated Expenses $19,885


Income



Dues are $120.00.

In 2009, FABA had total membership of 228, with 196 Active Members & 2 Associate Members & 32 Senior Members (non-paying dues).

198 paying members x $120.00 = $23,760.00 estimated revenue for 2010.



Dues Notice for 2010

Posted in News on 12-02-2009

To maintain your membership in the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association, please be sure to pay your dues on time. You can download a Microsoft Word 2010 Dues Notice.



Meeting Schedule for 2010

Posted in News on 10-20-2009

The meeting schedule for 2010 is now posted on the website calendar, and it is available for download as a Word document.



FABA Wins 3 Certificate of Achievement Awards From The Virginia State Bar

Posted in News on 07-14-2009

On June 19, 2009, FABA was awarded 3 Certificate of Achievement Awards from the Virginia State Bar at the annual meeting in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

FABA was recognized for the 2008-2009 projects: 1) Bar Lunch ~N~ Learn Series; 2) Collecting Homeowners Dues in the Small Claims Court Seminar; and 3) IDC Training.

Congratulations FABA Members for your success in these projects.



Lunch ~N~ Learn Schedule for 2009

Posted in News on 02-10-2009

Earn ALL your 12 mandatory CLE credit hours for FREE through your FABA membership.

Download the entire schedule as a Microsoft Word document.

March 23, 2009 (Location: Renato’s Restaurant) 2 FREE MCLE CREDIT HRS

1:00 p.m. – 3pm – Sandy Sanders, Esquire (Criminal Law) (2 hrs.)
“Updated Changes & Common Errors for Court of Appeals Pleadings”

April 13, 2009 (Location: City of Fredericksburg General District Courtroom) 2 FREE MCLE CREDIT HRS (1 hr on Ethics)

4:00 p.m. - Jack Harris, Esquire (Personal Injury Law)
“Cross Examination of Defense Medical Experts”

5:00 p.m. – Leigh Gettier, Esquire (Criminal & Domestic Law)
“Ethics for the Court Appointed Attorney” (1 hr. on Ethics)

May 18, 2009 (Location: Renato’s Restaurant) 2 FREE MCLE CREDIT HRS (1/2 on ETHICS)

1:00 p.m. – Andrew Flusche, Esquire
“Cyberspace Law” (1 hr)

2:00 p.m. – A. Blanton Massey, Esquire
“Mediation Law” (1 hr, w/½ hr. on Ethics)

June 8, 2009 (Location: City of Fredericksburg General District Courtroom) 2 FREE MCLE CREDIT HRS

4:00 p.m. – Bill Glover, Esquire
“Ten Ways to Avoid Trouble with the Discipline System” (1 hr. on Ethics)

5:00 p.m. – Carrie O’Malley, Esquire
“ Commercial Real Estate Law” (1 hr)

July 27, 2009 (Location: Renato’s Restaurant) 2 FREE MCLE CREDIT HRS

1:00 p.m. – Barry J. Waldman, Esquire
“Protective Orders” (1 hr)

2:00 p.m. – Andrew Sherrod, Esquire
“Update on Federal Court Practice” (1hr)

September 28, 2009 (Location: Renato’s Restaurant) 2 FREE MCLE CREDIT HRS

1:00 p.m. – Jeannie P. Dahnk, Esquire
“The Devil Wore Green – Trust Accounting & You” (1 hr. on Ethics)

2:00 p.m. – John Good, Esquire
“Revocable Trusts” (1 hr.)