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Meet the Justices of the Appellate Division, Third Department

- Location -
Albany Marriott
189 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 458-8444

**THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT**

Description

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO A CLE SYMPOSIUM AND RECEPTION TO MEET THE JUSTICES OF THE APPELLATE DIVISION, THIRD DEPARTMENT AND TO HEAR THEIR PERSPECTIVES ON BRIEF WRITING AND ORAL ARGUMENT

Sponsored by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Courts of Appellate Jurisdiction and Committee on Continuing Legal Education and the  

* Albany County Bar Association *

* Broome County Bar Association *

* Capital District Black & Hispanic Bar Association * 

* Capital District Women's Bar Association *

* Columbia County Bar Association *

* Finger Lakes Women's Bar Association *

* Franklin County Bar Association *

* Saratoga County Bar Association * 

* Schenectady County Bar Association *  

* Ulster County Bar Association *

* Warren County Bar Association *

This basic-to-intermediate course may be used for MCLE credit of 2.0 hours in “Skills” by all attorneys, including those who are newly admitted (less than 24 months)

The Committee on Courts of Appellate Jurisdiction and the Committee on Continuing Legal Education are pleased to invite you to a special event to which all the justices of the Appellate Division, Third Department have been invited. Experienced appellate lawyers will ask the justices detailed questions on general appellate practice and their recommendations, tips, and dos and don’ts for effective brief writing and oral argument in the Third Department.

This program will focus not on rules, but rather on specific practice in the Third Department and what you should know about brief writing and advocacy techniques in order to have the greatest chance of success in that court. The reception at the conclusion of the CLE presentation will provide us the opportunity to welcome the new members of the court and to visit with the long-time members of the court and our colleagues.

FACULTY

The Justices of the Appellate Division, Third Department

Hon. Karen K. Peters, Presiding Justice
Hon. Thomas E. Mercure
Hon. Robert S. Rose
Hon. John A. Lahtinen
Hon. Leslie E. Stein
Hon. Edward O. Spain
Hon. William E. McCarthy
Hon. Elizabeth A. Garry
Hon. John C. Egan, Jr.

Program Planning Committee

Cynthia F. Feathers, Esq. (Co-Chair)
Attorney at Law
Glens Falls

Denise A. Hartman, Esq. (Co-Chair)
Assistant Solicitor General, Division of Appeals and Opinions
Office of the New York Attorney General
Albany

Stuart M. Cohen, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Rensselaer

George J. Hoffman, Jr., Esq.
Allen & Desnoyers, LLP
Albany

Alan J. Pierce, Esq.
Hancock Estabrook, LLP
Syracuse

Robert A. Rausch, Esq.
Maynard, O'Connor, Smith & Catalinotto LLP
Albany

Nicholas E. Tishler, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Niskayuna

Program Schedule

2:30-3:00 p.m. Registration (outside meeting room)

3:00-3:10 Opening Remarks and Introductions

3:10-5:00 The Justices' Perspective:

          General Practice in the Appellate Division

          Clear, Concise and Honest Brief-Writing

          Effective Oral Advocacy

5:00-6:00 Reception (All are invited)

Directions

FROM NORTH: I-87 South (Northway) to Exit 4. At end of exit turn left onto Old Wolf Road. Continue on Old Wolf Road to end and turn left onto Albany Shaker Road. At next light turn right onto Wolf Road. Hotel is ahead 1/2 mile on left. *Directly across from Olive Garden Restaurant (on right) FROM SOUTH: Travel I-87 (NYS Thruway) to Exit 24. Exit toll booth and continue for 100 yards and join I-87N (Northway) at Exit 1N. Follow I-87N for 3 miles to Exit 4 (Wolf Road-Albany Airport). At foot of exit take a right at light onto Wolf Road. The Alany Marriott will be 1/2 mile on the left. FROM EAST: Travel I-90 West to Exit B1 (alternate Route 90). Continue on I-90 for 15 miles to Exit 1N (I-87N) Exit 4 (Wolf Road). Bear right leaving exit and turn right onto Wolf Road. Hotel is ahead 1/2 mile on left. FROM WEST: NYS Thruway (I-90 East) to Exit 24. Exit toll and join I-87N (Northway) Exit 1N. Continue on I-87N for 3 miles to Exit 4 (Wolf Road). Bear right leaving exit and turn right onto Wolf Road. Hotel is ahead 1/2 on left. FROM ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT: Bear left at first light leaving terminal, turning onto Albany-Shaker Road. Proceed east to Wolf Road, turn right (5th light). Hotel is 1/2 mile ahead on left.**Taxi/Rental cars are available at the Airport -- OR use courtesy phone at the baggage claim for complimentary shuttle service.** FROM AMTRAK STATION (Rensselaer): Leaving terminal, bear left 3 times, following signs to I-787N to I-90 West to I-87 North Exit 4 (Wolf Road). Bear right leaving exit and turn right onto Wolf Road. Hotel is ahead 1/2 mile on left. FROM DOWNTOWN ALBANY BUS TERMINAL: Leaving bus terminal, follow signs to I-787N. Take I-90 West to I-87N (Northway) Exit 4 (Wolf Road). Bear right leaving exit and turn right onto Wolf Road. Hotel is ahead 1/2 mile on left.

Note: Group or other discounts, CLE Passes and Coupons may not be used for this program.

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities:
NYSBA welcomes participation by individuals with disabilities. NYSBA is committed to complying with all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of its goods, services, programs, activities, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations. To request auxiliary aids or services or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact Cindy O'Brien at 800-582-2452 or cobrien@nysba.org.