Lawyers e-Journal
Thursday, May. 1, 2008
Judge moderators announced for May 29 "Open Dialogue" bench-bar session
Trial Court leaders seek attorneys’ input on how court practices affect your practice and how the courts and the bar can work together to continue management improvements
Selections for judicial moderators have been finalized for the Brockton “Open Dialogue on Court Practices” forum to take place on May 29 beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the George N. Covett Courthouse (Brockton Trial Court) located at 215 Main St.
Participating judges include the Hon. David G. Nagle and the Hon. Paul C. Dawley of the District Court; the Hon. Anne Kenney Chaplin of the Housing Court; the Hon. John P. Corbett of the Juvenile Court; the Hon. Leon J. Lombardi of the Land Court; the Hon. Catherine P. Sabaitis of Probate and Family Court; and the Hon. Jeffrey A. Locke of the Superior Court.
As part of a concerted effort to continually improve communication between the trial courts and attorneys who present cases in them, the Massachusetts Trial Court, Massachusetts Bar Association, the Court Management Advisory Board and local bar associations are sponsoring a series of interactive bench-bar sessions across the state.
Practitioners’ perspective are sought to better determine how court practices affect attorneys’ lives and how the court and the bar can work together on operational improvements.
In addition to area attorneys, judges and court staff are also invited to participate in the May 29 forum, which is being co-sponsored by the Plymouth, Barnstable and Bristol County Bar Associations.
To R.S.V.P. for this program, contact MBA Member Services at (617) 338-0530, or e-mail membership.
Below is a list of scheduled "Open Dialogue on Court Practices" dates and locations, listed chronologically:
George N. Covett Courthouse (Brockton Trial Court)
215 Main St., Brockton
Thursday, May 29
Fenton Judicial Center, Lawrence
Tuesday, June 17
Boston Municipal Court
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Hampden Probate and Family Court, Springfield
Thursday, Oct. 2
Worcester Trial Court
Thursday, Oct. 16