The Albany County Bar Association

Court HouseTWaving Flaghe Albany County Bar Association presents this Web site as a benefit to our members and the community in general. In here you will find much useful information to the attorney as well as a handy guide to those seeking the services of one.

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PRO BONO ATTORNEYS NEEDED!!!!
Pro Bono Registration Form

Albany County Bar Association
BY - LAWS
To obtain a copy of the ACBA By-Laws, please Click on the link above
or contact the Bar Association office at 445-7691.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ACBA is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability or veteran status.

It shall be the policy of ACBA to promote equal opportunity in employment to all qualified persons and employees and to base all employment decisions as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. To this end, ACBA will not discriminate against any person or employee because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, or Vietnam-era veteran status, and will take affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is realized.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, termination, compensation and training. Discrimination based on any of the above groups is strictly prohibited. Any employee who engages in such conduct is subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

You are encouraged to bring any perceived violation of this policy to the attention of the main office or your immediate supervisor immediately. If you are unable to discuss this matter with your supervisor, take your complaint directly to the ACBA President, or to the Executive Director. All complaints of discrimination will be investigated discreetly, to the extent possible, and promptly.

Mission Statement

The purposes of the Association are to: (1) cultivate the science of jurisprudence; (2) promote reform in the law; (3) facilitate the administration of justice; (4) promote the interest of justice; (5) elevate the standards of integrity, civility, honor, respect and courtesy within the legal profession; (6) to cherish and foster a spirit of collegiality among its Members and within the family of bar associations; and, (7) apply its knowledge, experience, and acumen in the field of law to promote the public good.

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Would you like an attorney to come to your school or organization ?
Click here for information on our Speakers Bureau !!!
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Attention:  The Albany County Bar Association has been informed that there is a job posting on LawCrossing.com for an attorney position, as well as a paralegal, in our office.  Please be advised that we do not have any positions available in our office at this time.

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PUBLIC NOTICE FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF RECALLED MAGISTRATE JUDGE

The current term of the office of Recalled United States Magistrate Judge Victor E. Bianchini is due to expire on December 19, 2008.  The Second Circuit is seeking comments on the performance of Magistrate Judge Bianchini over the past year form the Bar and Public.

The duties of Recalled magistrate Judge Victor E. Bianchini in this court include the following:  on habeas Petitions, Prisoner Civil Rights Cases, and Social Security Appeals, conduct of various pretrial matters, preparation of Report and Recommendation on dispositive matters on delegation from the judge of the district court.  Conduct of any necessary hearings and preparation of orders on cusses that have been consented to the jurisdiction of the United States Magistrate Judge by the parties.

Comments from members of the bar and the public are invited as to whether the incumbent part-time magistrate judge should be recommended by the Circuit for reappointment for a new one year term.  Comments should be directed to the attention of:

Karen Greve Milton, Circuit Executive
United States Courts for the Second Circuit
Thurgood Marshall united States Courthouse
40 Foley Square
New York, NY 10007.

Comments must be received by October 31, 2008.

2008  Law Day Run Against
Domestic Violence Race Results

Law Day Run Against Domestic Violence Grant Guidelines
and Application Rules

Diversity Internship Program


State University Internship Program

Internship Program focusing on Marketing ACBA Programs

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2008 Officers and Board of Directors

Member Directory
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Pro Bono Corner
Benefits

Click here for the Special ACBA Gift Catalog !!!

ACBA Referral Service Application
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  Committee Listing

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Torts and Civil Practice
Labor and Employment Practice
Matrimonial and Family Law
Environmental Law Update
Criminal Law Update
Workers' Comp, Social Security Disability and Long Term  Disability Committee
Commercial/Appellate Practice Committee
Real Property Update
 
Capital Region Reporter
Case Data Questionnaire for Settlements and Verdicts in the Capital Region - This is a printable PDF !!!
 
Article from October 2007 Newsletter
Real Estate
Article from January 2008 Newsletter
Julia BB: An Appellate Attorney's Perspective
Article from the March 2008 Newsletter
New York State Funding for Civil Legal Services Programs
Article from the August 2008 Newsletter
Remembering Scott
 


Boston Breast Cancer Walk

FROM BARBARA DAVIS

I would like to thank everyone who supported me in the Breast Cancer Walk.  It was a wonderful experience, one that I will never forget (and my feet won’t either!).  Great strides are being made in the fight against breast cancer and your donation helps to make this possible.  I would again like to thank each and every one of you for your generosity and support.  Your kindness is deeply appreciated.
 


If you haven’t paid your 2008 Dues and Referral Service...
It is not to late!!  To get our forms, you can scroll up to the dues and referral statements; or, you can e-mail our office at acba@albanycountybar.com and we will be happy to e-mail you the forms.  Don’t forget to upgrade your membership to become a Sustaining member!  Thank you for your continued support of the Albany County Bar Association!

Membership Drive
The Albany County Bar Association is holding a membership drive from August through October 14, 2008. Attorneys can join at the reduced price of $45 for the remainder of the year.  The regular membership fee is $95 for attorneys who have been admitted five years or more and $70 for attorneys who have been admitted less than five years.  Our membership year runs from January to December.  This offer is only available to attorneys who were not members in 2007.  If you know of anyone who may be interested in joining (or rejoining) please have them contact the ACBA=s office!
 

2009 Entertainment Books
They're Back!  The Albany County Bar Association is once again selling the Entertainment Book!! Only $30 this year!! Get an early start on your Holiday shopping! It makes a wonderful gift, or keep it for yourself and get great savings at area businesses, restaurants and activities.  All proceeds go to benefit our Pro Bono Program!  Contact us for further details or just stop in and pick one up!
 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(Please click on Continuing Legal Education above for additional information on our programs!)
2008  

 

 

October 10 Entertainment Law CLE, Marriott, 11:45 AM
October 14 ACBA Board & Stated Meeting
October 16 Electronic Discovery CLE, Nurse's Association, 11:45 AM
October 16 1st Annual Fall Fest
October 24 Ethics CLE, Yono's, 11:45 AM
November 7 Real Estate CLE, Albany Marriott, 12:15 PM
November 12 Trusts & Estates CLE, Albany Marriott, 12:15 PM
November 14 Municipal Client CLE, Albany Marriott, 8:45 AM
November 18   CLE Dinner Series, Hilton Gardens Inn, 4:45 PM.
November 20 Article 78 CLE, Yono’s, 8:45 AM
November 20 Code Enforcement CLE, Victory Café, 4:45 PM
December 1 Memorial Service, Judicial Center, 9:30 AM.
December 4 Contaminated Properties CLE, Jack’s Oyster House, 8:45 AM

The Albany County Bar Association located at:
The Stedman House
1 Lodge Street, 2nd Floor
Albany, NY 12207.
Tel: 445-7691
Fax: 445-7511
acba@albanycountybar.com

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Contact Us: (518) 445-7691

E-mail:
acba@albanycountybar.com

Pro Bono Coordinator: Siobhan Blank sblank@albanycountybar.com

For Events, Newsletter Information or CLE Luncheons & Seminars: Rosemary Simmons rsimmons@albanycountybar.com

Need help in a specific area of law?
Areas of Practice Page

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ALBANY COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER
Barbara Davis, Editor

The Albany County Bar Association Newsletter is published monthly by the Albany County Bar Association. We welcome the submission of articles or other items of interest to the bar and also encourage your comments on the ACBA, recent articles, columns or other letters. The ACBA may reject or edit for style and length any article or letters submitted (Anonymous letters are not published).

The views expressed in the letters and columns reflect the opinions of the authors and may not reflect the views of the Association, its officers or directors.

Address all communications to the editor at: Albany County Bar Association, The Stedman House, 1 Lodge Street, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12207.

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2008 Mock Trial Tournaments

2008 Orientation Memo
2008 Registration Form
2008 Participation Letter
Correction Memo
Rules
2008 Schedule
Procedures
Guidelines for Judges
2008 Chart
CLE Info:  Contact the New York State Bar Association's
 Law Youth & Citizenship Program: Tel:  486-5760

For On-Line enrollment Visit 
www.lycny.org
in October

For a full description of rules regarding competitions go to:
http://www.courts.state.ny.us/attorneys/cle/regulationsandguidelines.pdf
 

Memo from NYSBA Re: CLE Credit
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Contact ACBA

Please e-mail questions or comments to acba@albanycountybar.com