John W. Ballou Inn of Court

John W. Ballou Inn of Court An organization that brings together attorneys and judges in the region for education, exchange of id Meets seven times per year in Bangor, ME.

An organization that brings together attorneys and judges in the region for education, exchange of ideas, and networking. Please contact one of the officers if you are interested in joining or would like more information.

01/02/2019

Our next Inn of Court program is scheduled for Wednesday, January 9, 2019. The event will be held at The Tarratine Club from 5:00pm-7:30pm. Please join us for a presentation entitled:

What The Clerks Wish You Knew

The court clerks are an integral part of our justice system and have a wealth of knowledge about the inner workings of the court system. This program will provide a chance to hear directly from clerks working in the state, federal, and bankruptcy courts. Hear the dos and don’ts of working with clerk’s office, learn their tips for best practices when interacting with the court system, and better understand the role of the clerks in the changing world of e-filing. There will also be an opportunity for questions and answers with the panelists.

We look forward to seeing you there!

11/21/2018

Join us for our November program
Mortgage Foreclosure Law: Not Just For Lenders and Borrowers

Wednesday November 28th at 5pm at the Tarratine Club

We look forward to seeing you there!

03/13/2018

Our Wednesday March 14th program has been postponed due to weather.

The program is rescheduled for Wednesday March 21st.

10/27/2017

Our next Inn of Court program is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2017. The event will be held at The Tarratine Club from 5:00pm-7:30pm. Please join us for a presentation entitled:

Picking the Jury: Tools & Traps

Jury selection is a critical part of the jury trial process. The makeup of the jury can dramatically affect a party’s chances of a favorable verdict. Juror questions, challenges for cause, and preemptory challenges all present prime opportunities for lawyer advocacy before the trial begins in earnest. This program will discuss the mechanics of jury selection, as well as effective strategies and potential pitfalls in both civil and criminal jury trials.

One hour of general CLE credit will be awarded for this program. This event has also been pre-approved for annual rostering credit with the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services.

Featured Speakers:
Hon. William Anderson
Barry Mills, Esq.
Marianne Lynch, Esq.

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/25/2017

Our first event of the 2017-2018 term is coming up!

The annual fall social dinner will take place on Wednesday, September 27th at the Bangor Hilton Garden Inn. The event begins at 5pm with a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres, followed by dinner at 6pm. Please RSVP today.

We hope to see you there!

09/07/2017

The Inn of Court annual calendar of events and membership forms went out via email today. Please check your email and let us know if you need copies of either one.

The fall social meeting with dinner will take place on September 27th at the Hilton Garden Inn. The invitation to our fall event will come out shortly.

We look forward to seeing you at our events over the next year!

05/05/2017

Join us for our final program of the year
Wednesday, May 10, 5:00-8:00 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Featured Speaker:
Danielle Conway, Dean of the University of Maine School of Law

The Rule of Law as a Sustaining Force in Rural Communities

According to a June 2014 report on bar demographics, outside of Cumberland County, just 10% of lawyers in private practice in Maine are under the age of 35, while approximately 65% are 50 or older. In the coming years, rural counties will likely face a shortage of lawyers as aging lawyers retire, which will lead to access to justice challenges. In response to this anticipated shortage, Maine Law recently received funding from the Maine Justice Foundation for a three-year pilot project that will place law students with practitioners in communities that would otherwise have limited access to legal services.

04/19/2017

Join us on Wednesday, April 26th for our next program:

Dealing with Clients with Diminished Mental Capacity

A variety of legal and ethical challenges may arise when lawyers represent clients with diminished mental capacity. Advancing the client’s
best interests in civil and criminal cases is not always simple with aging clients or those with mental disabilities, substance abuse, or brain injury.
This panel will provide hypotheticals and discuss how best to handle clients under these circumstances.

Featured Speakers:
Aria Eee, Esq.
Judson B. Esty-Kendall, Esq.
Walter F. McKee, Esq.

5-7pm at the Tarratine.

03/28/2017

Our rescheduled March meeting is coming up next week.
Join us on Wednesday, April 5th from 5:00-7:30pm at the Tarratine.

The Art of Cross-Examination

Featured Speakers:
Hon. John C. Nivison
David C. King, Esq.

Please RSVP by Friday March 31st.

03/14/2017

Our program scheduled for this Wednesday night, March 15th, has been rescheduled due to the expected inclement weather. We will hold the program on Wednesday, April 5, 5:00-7:30 at the Tarratine Club.

02/16/2017

Join us on Wednesday, March 1st from 5:00-7:30pm at the Tarratine Club for our rescheduled February program:

Protecting Your Client: How Lump Sum Settlements Affect Public Benefits

Without careful planning by the attorney, a lump sum settlement or inheritance can adversely affect a client’s eligibility for public benefits. This program will provide an introduction to various public benefits programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), SNAP (food stamps), MaineCare, public housing, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Presenters will explain the options available to your client to protect a lump sum settlement, including first-party special needs trusts, spend down, and the new ABLE Act accounts.

Featured Speakers:
Jane Skelton, Esq.
Judd Esty-Kendall

01/18/2017

TONIGHT!

January 18, 5:00-7:30 p.m., at the Tarratine Club

Demystifying Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is a unique part of federal law. There are specialized courts, a separate set of procedural rules, and plenty of long and complicated forms. This program will provide insight on navigating the bankruptcy process for the practitioner who does not regularly handle bankruptcy cases. Specific topics to be addressed include the intersection of bankruptcy and family law, the consensual modification of residential mortgage loans in chapter 13 cases, and exceptions to the automatic stay.

Featured Speakers:
Hon. Michael A. Fagone, Bankruptcy Judge, District of Maine

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