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Legal Aid of Marin, Settlement Conference Mediators, Fee Arbitrators, and more
Get Involved
- Volunteer with MCBA
Join a committee, chair a section, serve on Board of Directors, and more
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Provides funds to financially disadvantaged law students pursuing a law degree
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To involve, encourage and support Bar Association members, to serve as a liaison to the Marin County courts, and to educate the community and enhance access to legal services.
April 18 Probate and Estate Planning Section Meeti
Income Taxation of Trusts: Hot Topics
Apr 18, 2018
By Justin Miller, J.D., LL.M., TEP, AEP®, CFP®| National Wealth Strategist
Click here for program handout.
Editor's Introduction
From Mediation to Cross-Examination
Apr 02, 2018
By Robert Rosborough
While I hope that your cases don’t go from mediation to cross-examination, our articles this month do. Many thanks to Susan Feder, our guest editor this month, who as a mediator herself has brought us a couple of great articles on mediation.
President's Message
A Call for Service–For Everyone's Benefit
Apr 01, 2018
By Thomas S. Brown
Opportunities--and the need--for pro bono service abound in Marin. Donating your time and expertise brings benefits to the community--and yourself.
Civility and the Mediation Process
Mar 31, 2018
By Mark LeHocky
Civility is more critical to the mediation process than to any other form of dispute resolution. The reasons are several: First, unlike trial and arbitration, success in mediation depends entirely upon adversaries agreeing.
Helping Clients Work Through Conflict During A Divorce: The Difference Between Understanding and Agreement
Mar 30, 2018
By Ann Buscho, PhD
Family law practitioners and collaborative team members often are called upon to support divorcing couples as they work through their conflict. I believe that one of the keys to providing this support is helping people appreciate the power of understanding and empathy as alternatives to the power of coercion.
Cross-Examination of Adverse Experts: 13 Commandments
Mar 29, 2018
By John M. Feder
Picture this scenario: You are well into your trial and are about to take on your opponent’s highly-paid and self-important expert witness. You are excited to expose the fallacies in his or her opinion, and can’t wait to show the jury how much you know. Pause…wait…and think before you dive in. And heed this baker’s dozen commandments from someone who has been there before!
Membership
Members who make time to meet with their colleagues at MCBA events gain value from local connections and stay current with updates in the courts. Marin Superior Court Judges often comment that the most skilled lawyers are usually active MCBA members.
Sections
MCBA offers Sections in 12 legal practice areas. Each Section provides continuing legal education (CLE) and offers networking opportunities tailored to its members.
Community
MCBA provides resource listings for community services including low cost legal services, attorney referral services, partnerships with community legal organizations, and mediation services.
Directory
Browse our member directory for member listings in numerous legal practice areas.
