Why attend?
Your advice to clients depends upon your knowledge of the basics and new developments, as well as the all-important and ever-present element in any housing law case-judicial discretion. This landlord-tenant law program is a must if you practice, or would like to practice, in this area. Hear the expert panelists explain how to handle the majority of landlord-tenant cases. The basics are covered in a way that attorneys new to the area can easily understand.

Much of this practice area can only be learned from the "battlefield"-not from books-because practice and procedure varies from court to court and much of the law is contained in hard-to-find opinions throughout the state. Experienced panelists from across the Commonwealth share their secrets, strategies, and traps for the unwary. You also hear valuable insights from a Housing Court judge about the best way to present your client's claims in court. Do not get caught unprepared!

You will learn...
•How to handle housing issues and evictions
•About procedural aspects
•Practical insights and tips from experienced practitioners handling cases in Housing Court
•How to best present your clients' claims in Housing Court
Agenda
•Residential Leasing Basics
•Tenant's Rights and Responsibilities
•Summary Process Procedure
•"View from the Bench"
•"Ask the Experts" Q&A Session
Faculty
•Catherine F. Downing, Esq., Chair, Downing & Flynn, Boston

•Daniel A. Bancroft, Esq., Broderick, Bancroft & Goldberg, Newton

•Lawrence J. Farber, Esq. , Amherst

•Faye B. Rachlin, Esq., Legal Assistance Corporation of Central Massachusetts, Worcester

•Hon. Jeffrey M. Winik, Boston Housing Court, Boston

Fees
•MCLE Sponsor Members ....$185
•MBA/BBA Members ....$205
•All Others ....$225
SPECIAL NEW LAWYER DISCOUNT
For new lawyers admitted after 2005, pending admittees, and law students who are
•MCLE Sponsor Members ....$125
•MBA/BBA Members ....$145

General Information
Product Number: 2100161P01
Date(s): Monday, 1/25/2010, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: MCLE, Upper Level Seminar Room, Boston (directions)
CLE Credits: 3.75 substantive credits, 0 ethics credits

"VLP offers vouchers for active panel members to attend half-day or full-day course at MCLE for only $25.00. To request a voucher through VLP, please contact Kenny Sambour at 617-423-0648 x129 or ksambour@vlpnet.org at least one week before the course you would like to attend."