VLP-events

This program will focus on how to use state and federal consumer protection law to help consumers in debt collection cases.  The program will also discuss counterclaims that consumers can assert against creditors, debt buyers, and debt collectors.  We will cover the elements of different claims and how to draft a legally sufficient and compelling […]

Multi-generational Custody Litigation in the New Decade; Frazier v. Frazier. with Attorney David E. Cherny - RSVP here! David E. Cherny is a founding partner of the Boston Law firm of Atwood & Cherny, P.C., a nationally recognized law firm concentrating in the practice of complex matrimonial litigation at both the trial and appellate court […]

Want to learn a bit more about family law? Attend our Family Law 102 training! Family Law 102 will cover Temporary Orders, Pre-Trial Conferences, and how to finalize a divorce or other family law matter. VLP trainings are offered free of charge to active volunteers. Interested? This event is for attorneys and law students.  If […]

This training is not for those seeking legal help.  If you are seeking legal help, please call our helpline. This nuts and bolts training will give participants the tools they need to handle simple guardianship of minor cases from the filing of the petition through the establishment of a permanent guardianship. Our clients are often […]

This training is not for those seeking legal help.  If you are seeking legal help, please call our helpline. This training will focus on how to bring a Petition for the Guardianship of an Adult in the Probate Court. The training will address guardianship of incapacitated persons who are unable to make or communicate decisions […]

Lawyer as Problem Solver with Attorney Justin L. Kelsey! - RSVP here! Attorney Justin Kelsey is a collaborative divorce attorney and mediator. He is a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Boston University School of Law and is a Vice President of the Massachusetts Council of Family Mediators and is the Past President of the […]

This training is not for those seeking legal help.  If you are seeking legal help, please call our helpline. This is the third training in our 4-part series. This training is best for either those who have attended our previous 2 trainings or practicing attorneys who want to understand more difficult aspects of family law. […]

Become a VLP volunteer attorney! This orientation provides an introduction to working with the Volunteer Lawyers Project. Led by a VLP staff attorney and the Pro Bono Manager, this session provides an overview of what you need to know to begin your work with VLP. This event is for attorneys and law students.  If you […]

This training is not for those seeking legal help.  If you are seeking legal help, please call our helpline. This training will cover the basics of advocacy in 209A Abuse Prevention proceedings. It will provide an overview of 209A laws and procedures and walk attorneys through preparing for and conducting a 209A hearing. We will […]