Letters to Creditors: Representing Judgment Proof Clients

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

12:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Lindquist & Vennum (80 South 8th Street, Suite 4200 (42nd floor of IDS), Minneapolis, MN 55402)

1.0 CLE Applied for

Topics Include:

• How to Determine if a Client is Judgment Proof
• What is the Legal Basis for Letters to Creditors?
• How to Handle Garnishment and Exemption Norices
• What About Debt Buyers?
• Conflict Checks for Creditors?
• Written Resources Provided

Speakers

Family Law Volunteer Seminar and Reception

Thursday, April 10, 2008

CLE from 4 - 5 p.m.

Reception from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Kieran's Irish Pub (330 2nd Ave South , Minneapolis, MN 55401)

Discounted Parking at Downtown Auto Park (Ramp at 4th and Marquette)

Seminar: Ethics for Family Law Attorneys

Presenter: Julie Bennett, Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility

1.0 Ethics Credits Applied For

Reception: Please join us for a fun and informal social hour with members of the Hennepin County Family Court Bench, VLN and Legal Aid Staff and each other.

For More Information and Registration Form

Online Registration

Registration for the CLE is for active family law volunteers and by invitation only. Invitations were sent out in the mail. To arragne for an invitation please contact Tom at (612) 752-6675. Family Court Clerks and Staff are also invited and may register online.

Located at VLN/HCBA offices at 600 Nicollet Mall (City Center), third floor, Minneapolis.

Come learn about VLN's programs and procedures and current volunteer opportunities. Meet VLN staff and learn about the many ways in which they can support your volunteer work. We serve lunch; please RSVP by clicking here or calling 612-752-6655.

VLN Reception and Acme Comedy Club Fundraiser

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Reception at 5 p.m. - Showtime at 8 p.m.

Address: 708 No. 1st. St., Minneapolis, MN 55401

Join us for an evening of comedy benefiting VLN! The evening begins with a cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception at the downtown loft condominium of our chairperson, Robin Caneff Gipson, followed by a comedy show at the Acme Comedy Club.

Cost:

$100 per ticket ($60 tax deductable)

Click Here To Register Online

Please contact VLN at vln@hcba.org or call (612) 752-6655 with questions.

Offensive Defense: Protecting Debtors from Unscrupulous Debt Collectors

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Offices of VLN (600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 390A (in the Hennepin County Bar Assciation), Minneapolis, MN 55402)

1.5 CLE Applied for

Topics Include:

• Definitions: debt collector, debt buyer, and garnishment
• Background: the debt marketplace
• Four Primary Defenses
• Forms
• Garnishment
• OFFENSE

Speakers