American Bar Association
The ABA is the largest voluntary association of lawyers in the world. As the national voice of the legal profession, the ABA works to improve the administration of justice, promotes programs that assist lawyers and judges in their work, accredits law schools, provides continuing legal education, and works to build public understanding around …
CLE Marketplace - American Bar Association
Explore the CLE Marketplace for all content produced by the ABA and enjoy unparalleled learning experiences, with CLE credit, on timely topics with leading speakers both online and in person.
Free Legal Help - American Bar Association
Legal Aid. Federally funded legal services offices provide lawyers who are experts in helping low-income people with legal problems. Pro Bono. Pro bono programs match low-income clients with volunteer lawyers, who agree to take their cases for free.
Understanding Stare Decisis - American Bar Association
Dec 16, 2022 · Stare Decisis—a Latin term that means “let the decision stand” or “to stand by things decided”—is a foundational concept in the American legal system.
Preparing for a Successful Settlement Agreement - American Bar …
Mar 13, 2018 · Effective settlement agreements convert the risks, delays, and expenses of lawsuits into solutions that the parties choose for themselves. Many settlement agreements are reached as the product of mediation, a process that helps parties transform misunderstanding into understanding, conflict into resolution, and the stress of litigation into freedom from worry.
Find Legal Help - American Bar Association
About FindLegalHelp.org. Findlegalhelp.org is provided as a public service by the American Bar Association's Legal Services Division. While the information on this site is about legal issues, it is not legal advice or legal representation.
Approved Programs Directory - American Bar Association
Directory of ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs This Directory contains information on all current ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs.
A Cannabis Conflict of Law: Federal vs. State Law
Mar 21, 2022 · Summary. We have seen a nationwide embrace of cannabis use ranging from medical treatments to recreational marijuana. Only three states (Idaho, Kansas, and Nebraska) still do not allow the use of cannabis in any capacity.
Guidelines for Individual Executors & Trustees - American Bar …
Introduction. After an individual's death, his or her assets will be gathered, business affairs settled, debts paid, necessary tax returns filed, and assets distributed as the deceased individual (generally referred to as the "decedent") directed.
What is a Lawyer? - American Bar Association
Sep 10, 2019 · What exactly is a lawyer? A lawyer (also called attorney, counsel, or counselor) is a licensed professional who advises and represents others in legal matters.Today’s lawyer can be young or old, male or female. Nearly one-third of all lawyers are under thirty-five years old.