Pro Bono Barrister for April 15
One of the most vital outreach programs performed through the Brooklyn Bar Association is the practice of holding regular forums — open to the public at no charge — dealing with critical, timely topics such as the upcoming session entitled “Consumer Debt And Bankruptcy — The Process, Defenses and Options.”
Fern Finkel, chair of the BBA’s Foundation Law Committee, reports that this program will get underway 6 p.m., the evening of April 30 at BBA Headquarters, 123 Remsen St.
Presenting the laws and practices associated with the complex nature of personal and business bankruptcy will be Richard A. Klass, chair of the BBA’s Mentor Committee; and David Doyaga, a past BBA president.
In keeping with the communal spirit of the evening, Chair Finkel wants all to know that light refreshments will be served and that she encourages member attorneys to post news of this public event in their offices and other places where possible.
“We all know that many people today believe they can’t even afford a lawyer to go into bankruptcy,” one attorney told us. “They have misgivings about whether they will lose their home or automobiles if they do file. Programs such as this [Consumer Debt and Bankruptcy] session will help dispel their doubts,” he added.