North Penn Legal Services is hosting three FREE virtual CLE presentation in support of the National Celebration of Pro Bono which is taking place in October. Details on the webinars are below:

Handling Custody Cases for Legal Aid Attorneys

North Penn Legal Services is hosting a virtual CLE presentation entitled Handling Custody Cases for Legal Aid Attorneys on October 18, 2023 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Eastern.

Specifically tailored to new attorneys or seasoned practitioners who have little to no experience in family law, this presentation will provide a solid framework for evaluating custody cases. Topics covered will include an overview of types of filing and procedures, remedies, jurisdiction, third party standing, and other special issues. Focus will be given to advising pro se litigants, issue spotting, assessing the merits of a case, and factors to consider when determining the scope of services to be provided.

Presenter: Dyan Dinstel, Esq. Staff Attorney, North Penn Legal Services

Please join the virtual CLE, presented at no-charge, as part of North Penn's Pro Bono Month celebrations.

This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit. 

PRESENTER BIO

Dyan Dinstel, Esq.
Staff Attorney, North Penn Legal Services

Dyan Dinstel came to North Penn Legal Services in October 2019 after working for the Domestic Violence Service Center’s Civil Legal Representation Project, where she served as Supervising Attorney. She handles primarily custody and domestic violence matters. Prior to her leap into public service, she spent seven years as Associate Counsel for Northeast Revenue Service, LLC., where she litigated tax sales and oversaw legal compliance in five counties.

Dyan received her J.D. from St. John’s School of Law in 2009 and her B.A. from Temple University in 2004.

Tenant Rights and Drafting an Enforceable Lease

North Penn Legal Services is presenting a virtual CLE program entitled Tenant Rights and Drafting an Enforceable Lease on October 26, 2023 from 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Eastern.

This presentation provides practical insights into legal requirements, key clauses, and best practices for drafting residential leases that protect the interests of both landlords and tenants. Participants will learn through real-life examples of legally enforceable provisions for eviction notices, maintenance obligations, and changes in property ownership. This CLE session equips legal practitioners with the skills needed to produce clear, enforceable, and fair lease agreements that minimize potential disputes and legal challenges.

Please join this virtual CLE, presented at no-charge as part of North Penn Legal Services' Pro Bono Week celebrations.

This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit. 

PRESENTER BIOS

Stephanie Wolak-Fleming, Esq.
Staff Attorney, North Penn Legal Services

Stephanie Wolak-Fleming, Esq. represents Tioga, Lycoming, and Clinton county clients in variety of civil cases at both magisterial district justice court and court of common pleas levels in matters relating to housing, consumer, and family law. Stephanie received her B.A. from University at Albany and her J.D. from Duquesne School of Law where she was presented Duquesne's Law School Mission Award upon graduation. She is admitted to practice in New York and Pennsylvania.

Stephen A. Fernando, Esq.
Staff Attorney, North Penn Legal Services

After graduating from law school, Stephen and his family moved to North Carolina where he practiced for a mid-sized general practice law firm. In 2018, he and his family returned to Northeastern Pennsylvania where he grew up and he immediately joined North Penn Legal Services as a full-time attorney.
Stephen received his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law in 2015 and his B.A. from the University of Scranton.

The Tax Implications of Estate Planning 

North Penn Legal Services is presenting a virtual CLE program entitled The Tax Implications of Estate Planning on October 26, 2023 from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Eastern.

This presentation provides an overview of Estate Planning and Tax Planning Considerations and Procedures, including Gifting and Exemptions, Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Matters, Federal Estate Tax Matters, and Pennsylvania and Federal Income Taxes.

Please join this virtual CLE, presented at no-charge as part of North Penn Legal Services' Pro Bono Month celebrations.

This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit. 

PRESENTER BIO

John J. McGovern, Jr., Esq.
CPA Sole-Proprietor – John J. McGovern, Jr., Esq., CPA
Board Treasurer, North Penn Legal Services

John J. McGovern, Jr. provides legal representation for Estate Planning and Administration, Tax Controversies and Preparation, Securities Litigation and Arbitration, and other matters. His professional career as a CPA and Attorney spans nearly 30 years, starting as a Special Agent in the Criminal Investigation Division of the Internal Revenue Service. He has been sole-proprietor of his firm since 2004. John currently serves as Treasurer of the NPLS Board of Directors.

John received his B.A. in Accounting from Holy Family University and his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law.