Just received this email from the State Bar's president concering guidelines for the provision of legal assistance to veterans and members of the military. Thought I'd pass it along in case you want to share any concerns that you may have. Also, this is a field of law with which I am not particuarly familiar, so if you are, and there's something special you think I need to know to understand the issue fully, please tell me.
From the President: Matter of interest to your constituents
To: Board of Governors Members in Circuits Near Military InstallationsFrom: Lester TateDate: July 9, 2010
Because some of the lawyers in your circuit may routinely represent service members and veterans, the attached Provisional Guidelines for Attorneys Providing Legal Assistance to Veterans and Military Service Members may be of special interest to you and those lawyers (click here to view the document).
The Executive Committee will be considering these guidelines next Friday, July 16, 2010. Please e-mail president@gabar.org with any comments or advice you may wish to offer no later than Wednesday, July 14, 2010. It is probable that some form of these Guidelines will be presented to the Board at its Summer or Fall meetings.
Thank you for your service.
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Good to see the Bar encouraging lawyers to assist pro bono and/or for reduced fees. Nothing controversal in the guidelines. Activated NG members and vets do have certain rights regarding reemployment and credit issues. Since this doesn't cover criminal stuff no need to bone up on the Uniform Code of MJ.
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