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September 4, 2012
STATE BAR UNVEILS FALL RADIO CAMPAIGN
ON HEALTH CARE PROXY AND LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
A series of New York State Bar Association radio
announcements—one on the importance of designating a health care
agent and the other on how to find a lawyer—hit airwaves across
upstate New York this week.
State Bar Association President Seymour W. James, Jr. (The Legal Aid
Society in New York City) narrates the spots that inform the public
about the free, valuable information available on the
Association’s website. Each topic is recorded in 30- and 60-second
versions. The four radio spots will air from September 3 through 30.
The first spot discusses the importance of health care proxies and
how they can offer peace of mind to individuals and their families
during difficult times. The second spot explains how the
Association’s Lawyer Referral Service can help connect an
individual with an attorney for a legal consultation.
The scripts for the four radio announcements are as follows:
Health Care Proxy: 60-seconds
I’m Seymour James, President of the New York State Bar
Association.
We can’t reverse the aging process or predict unexpected
injuries or illness. But we can prepare for these possibilities by
planning for the future. In New York State, you can name a person you
trust to make medical decisions for you if you become ill or injured and
are unable to communicate your wishes, by appointing a health care
agent.
It’s unpleasant to think about the possibility of a serious
illness or injury, and can be hard to have these conversations. But
designating a health care proxy can give you peace of mind. It can
assure that your wishes will be respected, and that your loved ones will
not face the stress of determining who should make medical decisions on
your behalf.
The health care proxy form is easy to complete and you can find
it, free of charge, on our website, www.nysba.org. That’s www.nysba.org.
Brought to you by the New York State Bar
Association, in cooperation with the New York State Broadcasters
Association.
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Health Care Proxy: 30-seconds
I’m Seymour James, President of the New York State Bar
Association.
We can’t reverse the aging process or predict unexpected
injuries or illness. But we can prepare for these possibilities by
planning for the future. In New York State, you can name a person you
trust to make medical decisions for you if you become ill or injured and
are unable to communicate your wishes, by appointing a health care
agent.
The health care proxy form is easy to complete and you can find
it, free of charge, on our website, www.nysba.org.
Brought to you by the New York State Bar Association, in
cooperation with the New York State Broadcasters
Association.
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Lawyer Referral Service: 60-seconds
I’m Seymour James, President of the New York State Bar
Association.
If you have a legal problem, it can be hard to navigate the
system alone. The New York State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
can help connect you with a private attorney in your area to guide you
through the process.
Whether you’re facing consumer debt problems, a criminal
matter, home foreclosure, family law issues, or you’ve suffered a
personal injury, you may benefit from the help of an attorney.
Our Lawyer Referral Service works with hundreds of private
lawyers who practice throughout upstate New York, with expertise in over
40 areas of the law. We can put you in touch with a lawyer for a
consultation, and there is no obligation to hire the attorney we refer
you to.
You can reach our lawyer referral service at 1 (800) 342-3661 or
learn more at our website, www.nysba.org. That’s www.nysba.org.
Brought to you by the New York State Bar Association, in
cooperation with the New York State Broadcasters
Association.
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Lawyer Referral Service: 30-seconds
I’m Seymour James, President of the New York State Bar
Association.
If you have a legal problem, it can be hard to navigate the
system alone. The New York State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
can help you connect with a private attorney in your area to guide you
through the process.
You can reach our lawyer referral service at 1 (800) 342-3661 or
learn more at our website, www.nysba.org.
Brought to you by the New York State Bar Association, in
cooperation with the New York State Broadcasters
Association.
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The NCSA (Non-Commercial Sustaining Announcements) spots were produced
and distributed in coordination with the New York State Broadcasters
Association. They are part of an ongoing radio campaign to educate the
public about legal issues that affect the lives of New Yorkers.
Below are links to the mp3 audio files of the four radio
announcements:
http://www.nysba.org/healthcare60mp3
http://www.nysba.org/healthcare30mp3
http://www.nysba.org/referral60mp3
http://www.nysba.org/referral30mp3
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