How to Handle an Unemployment Benefits Case

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Tuesday, April 25, 2006 | 4:00p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Sponsors:
BBA Litigation Section, Pro Bono Committee
Volunteer Lawyers Project

Unemployment benefits are available to individuals who become unemployed through no fault of their own.

This seminar will provide a broad overview of the substantive law governing unemployment claims by exploring statute, case law and regulations. Attendees will receive practical guidance on how to plan and present an administrative hearing in which the client is either appealing their denial of unemployment benefits, or in which an employer has appealed the granting of such benefits. The panel will also discuss related issues that may arise in these cases and how to address them.

Specific training will include how to:

• Prepare a client for an administrative hearing;
• Secure appropriate evidence;
• Prepare a direct cross-examination; and
• Prepare a closing argument.

Following the presentation there will be additional time available for questions and answers.

Panel

Lynn A. Girton, Moderator
Volunteer Lawyers Project

Monica Halas
Greater Boston Legal Services

Jennifer L. Huggins
Greater Boston Legal Services

Young Paik
Nutter McClennen & Fish, LLP

Registration

There is no charge for this training if you are willing to accept a pro bono case through Volunteer Lawyer Project. You can provide pro bono representation to a client at a convenient time. Mentoring by the Volunteer Lawyer Project on a going-forward basis will be available for those accepting a pro bono case.


Program Prices

FREE Any attorney wishing to accept a pro bono case
FREE Legal Services and Government Attorneys
$80 BBA Members
$115 All others