North Penn Legal Services (NPLS) will be hosting two virtual Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs in the upcoming weeks:

Defending a Consumer Debt Past MDJ

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
11:00 AM-12:30 PM Eastern
1.5 Substantive PA CLE Credits

Please join NPLS for a comprehensive training on approaches to debt collection defenses at the Court of Common Pleas. This training will cover defenses, strategies and practical tips from NPLS's consumer law attorney John Byrd, and NPLS judicare attorney, Adam Weaver. 

This is a free distance-learning CLE. 
 

Disaster Legal Help – FEMA Individual Assistance and Helping Applicants with Denials

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
11:00 AM–12:00 PM Eastern
1 Substantive PA CLE Credit

The recent disaster declaration in four counties (Lycoming, Potter, Tioga, and Union) in Pennsylvania allows those who suffered critical needs and losses to apply for assistance with home repairs, property losses, and other allowable requests. Some requests are denied in part or in full and applicants have a right to appeal these decisions.

Get training on the nature of appeals, documentation needed, and the appeals process. FEMA rules were updated in March 2024 to improve the coverage available, so if you’ve had this training before, you may want an update this year to help victims of Tropical Storm Debby and be prepared to help those recovering from local and regional disasters.

PRESENTER:

Shrushti Kothari, Esquire
Disaster Grants Program Counsel
Office of Program Performance, Legal Services Corporation

This CLE is presented at no cost for Civil Legal Services advocates and Pro Bono Lawyers interested in assisting clients through referrals from NPLS and NWLS.