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Thousands of Alabamians Served Annually by Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service
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Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) receives about 50 calls a day from Alabamians seeking legal assistance. Since Oct. 1, 2019, more than 10,500 referrals have been…
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Alabama State Bar to Offer 12+ Free, Online CLEs through Dec. 2020
- Filed Under: Things To Know
The MCLE Commission has temporarily suspended MCLE Regulation 3.1, which limits attorneys to six (6) hours of on-demand credits in any single CLE year. This accommodation allows Alabama attorneys the flexibility of…
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Jury Trials to Resume in Alabama with New Safety Protocols
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MONTGOMERY – Starting in September, jury trials will resume in Alabama with new procedures in place to decrease the chances of courtroom exposure to COVID-19. Some Alabamians will begin receiving jury summons…
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Birmingham Attorney Bob Methvin, Jr. Installed as Alabama State Bar President
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MONTGOMERY – Robert G. “Bob” Methvin, Jr., the founding shareholder of Methvin, Terrell, Yancey, Stephens & Miller P.C. in Birmingham, has begun his year of service as the 145th President of the…
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Huntsville Attorney Taze Shepard Elected President-Elect of the Alabama State Bar
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Taze Shepard, senior partner at Sparkman, Shepard & Morris P.C. in Huntsville, was elected 2020-2021 President-Elect of the Alabama State Bar. His term officially began on June 26, 2020,
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Alabama Supreme Court Order Provides Alternate Test Dates for July 2020 Bar Exam
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MONTGOMERY – All those registered to take the July 2020 Alabama Bar Exam now have alternative options. A July 12 Order from the Supreme Court of Alabama, which promulgates the rules governing…
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Alabama State Bar Partners with Fastcase
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Montgomery, AL – Today, Fastcase announced a partnership with the Alabama State Bar (ASB) that provides free access to Fastcase’s nationwide legal research platform for all active members. Since 2005, Alabama State Bar members have received…
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FAQ: Transition from Casemaker to Fastcase
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Q: How do I login to Fastcase? A: The login process for Fastcase will be identical to the login process for Casemaker. Simply access your attorney profile on the Alabama State Bar…
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A Virtual Congratulations to the Newest Alabama State Bar Members
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This past week, we would have celebrated the Spring Admissions Ceremony for the newest admitees of the Alabama State Bar. Unfortunately, that ceremony had to be cancelled, but President Christy Crow, Supreme…
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Five Small Tips To Get Organized and Lower Stress As A Solo Practitioner
- Filed Under: Health & Wellness
May is Attorney Wellness Month. All month long, the Alabama State Bar is providing tips and tools to create healthy habits and environments, which are critical for lawyer wellness. Operating a solo…
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