Philadelphia Bar Association
The latest news, announcements and initiatives from the Philadelphia Bar Association.
Author: Philadelphia Bar Association, founded in 1802, is America's first chartered metropolitan bar association and Pennsylvania's largest local bar association. The association counts 13,000 members.
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Recent Posts from Philadelphia Bar Association
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Workers' Comp Hearings Still Being Held During SEPTA Strike
Workers' Compensation Judge Manager Peter Perry has asked that the bar be advised that during the SEPTA transit strike, hearings in Northeast Philadelphia, Center City and Upper Darby will still be held. If an individual…
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Two Philadelphia Law Firms and Executive Director of Community Legal Services to Receive Prestigious Philadelphia Bar Foundation Awards
Dechert LLP, Berner Klaw & Watson LLP and Catherine C. Carr, executive director of Community Legal Services, will receive two of the awards presented by the Philadelphia Bar Foundation at the 31st Anniversary Andrew Hamilton…
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Philadelphia Bar Association Applauds Pennsylvania Supreme Court's Order to Dismiss Thousands of Luzerne County Juvenile Cases
The Philadelphia Bar Association applauds the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s order yesterday vacating thousands of “tainted” juvenile cases that were handled by an ex-judge accused of taking kickbacks in Luzerne County, Pa. between January 1, 2003…
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Volunteer Attorneys Sought for YLD Mock Trial Camp, Nov. 7, and Annual Mock Trial Competition
The Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the Philadelphia Bar Association and Temple University's Legal Education and Participation Program (LEAP) are seeking volunteer attorneys to coach high school students at their annual mock trial camp, November…
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Chancellor’s Forum, Pro Bono Open House Highlight Philadelphia Bar Association’s Celebration of National Pro Bono Week, October 26-30
A Chancellor’s Forum on Prisoner Pro Bono Projects and an Open House featuring Philadelphia public interest legal agencies and law school pro bono programs highlight the Philadelphia Bar Association’s celebration of National Pro Bono Week,…
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Philadelphia Bar Association Releases Poll Results for Judges Seeking Retention
The Philadelphia Bar Association's Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention is releasing the results (see www.electqualifiedjudges.org) of a poll made available earlier this year to all practicing Philadelphia lawyers. More than 900 attorneys completed the…
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Brennan Award Nominations Being Accepted
Nominations are being accepted for the Philadelphia Bar Association's prestigious Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Distinguished Jurist Award. The award will be presented at the Association's Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 at the…
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Philadelphia Bar Association Issues Recommendations for Judicial Candidates Seeking Retention in the November 3 General Election
In preparation for the November 3 general election, the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention has issued its recommendations for judicial candidates seeking retention on Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas and Municipal…
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Nominations Sought for 2009 Wachovia Fidelity Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the Philadelphia Bar Association's 2009 Wachovia Fidelity Award. Nominations should be made in writing. Please include a detailed statement setting forth information and reasons why you are recommending the…
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Open Letter to our Members
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