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OFFICERS:

Jonathan B. Behrins
President

John Z. Marangos
Vice President

Wayne M. Ozzi
President Elect

Robert A. Mulhall
Secretary

Thomas A. Sipp
Treasurer

 
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The Richmond County Bar Association
holds memorial annual service
for the following members

:
   James P. Braisted, Jr., Esq.
   Carl V. Grassullo, Esq.
   Barnet E. Giventer, Esq.
   Theodore J. G. Cotter, Esq.
   Hon. M. Holt Meyer
   Hon. John J. Marchi
>> Watch NY1 video here

Swearing In Ceremony


The Richmond County Bar Association will be having a Swearing In Ceremony for its newly elected directors as well as those beginning a new term in Hon. Minardo's courtroom on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 4 p.m. All are encouraged to attend.

ACTION ITEM: PENDING LEGISLATION THAT REQUIRES OUR ATTENTION

Title Insurance Agent Licensing
Bills - Attorney's Role


Download form here. Read letter here.

LEGISLATIVE ALERT:

Real Property Law


As you know, the New York State Land Title Association and now the Insurance Department have filed Bills in the Legislature regarding the licensing of title agents. Both Bills contain a definition of "controlled business" which essentially would eliminate the ability of an attorney or law firm to service their own clients and to perform the title insurance work in that transaction. Read more.

New Law as to Powers of Attorney:
The Move From Agent Towards Statutory
Fiduciary


by Leslie M. Langworthy, Esq.
This paper is dated April 28, 2009. Accordingly, this paper reviews the new law to be effective September 1, 2009, as of April 28, 2009. Technical correction legislation has already been introduced. Read more ...

For Criminal Defense Practitioners Interested
in the Criminal Justice Act Panel


The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York is now accepting applications for the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the Court. Read more ...

To members of the legal community:


We write to request your help in connection with providing much-needed voluteer legal assistance to many thousands of New Yorkers who have been adversely affected by the economic downturn. Read more ...

The New Lawyers' Committee Night with the Staten Island Yankees


Friday, June 26, 2009 at 7:00 pm. Read more ...

Public Defender


Ontario County New York Department of Human Resources is seeking applications from qualified persons for the position of public defender. Read announcement. Download letter.

Sponsor a Soldier/Veteran


Military Appreciation Day: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 4:00pm Read more ...



 
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