Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Montgomery Bar Association lawyers gave their time to provide free services for the county's first responders.
First responders do so much to support a community. In Montgomery County, the community wanted to find a way to give back. Established in 1885 to "professionalize the county’s practice of law," the Montgomery Bar Association (MBA) is one of the nation’s oldest bar associations, representing over 2,100 legal professionals in Montgomery County, Pa., according to Jack Costello, marketing manager for the MBA. The MBA decided to use its standing and abilities to give back to the county's first responders in a unique way. "Now, as then, the MBA exists to uphold legal and ethical standards in our legal community," Said Costello. "As the third largest Bar in Pennsylvania, the MBA has a longstanding tradition of service to its membership and the …
Monday, January 14, 2013
Bar Association’s Annual Business Meeting Luncheon marks the installment of new leaders and honors attorneys, community leaders and local heroes.
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Monday, January 14
From the Montgomery Bar Association: On Friday, Jan. 11, the Montgomery Bar Association (MBA) held its annual business luncheon meeting at the Meadowlands Country Club in Blue Bell. Nearly 300 local dignitaries, legal professionals and community leaders attended the event which included the election of the MBA’s officers for 2013, an awards presentation to honor area attorneys, members of law enforcement and community leaders, as well as the installation of its 89th president, Paul C. Troy, Esq., with the ceremonial passing of the gavel. A named partner at the Norristown law firm of Kane, Pugh, Knoell, Troy & Kramer, LLP, Mr. Troy is widely known for his legal acumen in the areas of professional liability and medical malpractice defense…
Friday, June 8, 2012
The Montgomery Bar Association gave money to local groups that support law-related community issues.
From the Montgomery Bar Association: Montgomery Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Montgomery Bar Association, awarded grants to five local organizations to support their respective, law-related community initiatives. Checks from the foundation recently were distributed to the following organizations prior to the association’s board meeting: For over 25 years, grants like these have been awarded by the Bar Foundation to serve the elderly, homeless, victims of domestic violence, troubled and underprivileged youth, and other individuals and families in need. Through its work and giving, the Foundation supports law-related educational, charitable, and humanitarian projects throughout Montgomery County. Those seeking information on …
Friday, April 27, 2012
The Montgomery Bar Association will be celebrating in courtroom A, honoring new members, high school mock trial winners and public service award winners.
The Montgomery Bar Association (MBA) is inviting the public to attend its 2012 Law Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 1, at 11:30 a.m. in Courtroom “A” at the Montgomery County Courthouse. The MBA will be honoring newly admitted members to the Bar, winners of the Montgomery County High School Mock Trial Competitions, recipients of Public Service Awards and others. Following the ceremony, Law Day festivities will continue with a complimentary buffet luncheon at the Montgomery Bar Association building at 100 West Airy Street. Each year, members of Montgomery County’s Bench and Bar join our nation in observing Law Day to educate people of all ages about America’s legal system and the rights and responsibilities we have as United States …
Monday, September 26, 2011
The annual day-long golf outing raises awareness and funds for Legal Aid of Southeastern PA – a non-profit organization that provides pro bono legal representation and assistance to low-income and vulnerable people.
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Earlier this summer, the Montgomery Bar Association (MBA) held its annual Legal Aid Golf Classic at Bellewood Country Club in North Coventry. With matching funds from the MBA and Montgomery Bar Foundation (MBF), the event netted an amazing $38,000 for Legal Aid of Southeast Pennsylvania (LASP). The annual day-long golf outing is held jointly by the MBA and MBF to raise awareness and funds for LASP – a non-profit organization that provides pro bono legal representation and assistance to low-income and vulnerable people in Montgomery and neighboring counties. The MBA would like to give a special thanks to the law firm of Kane, Pugh, Knoell, Troy and Kramer for their generous role as presenting sponsor, and to all of the golfers, donors and …
Thursday, August 4, 2011
There's plenty of fun to be had in Norristown this weekend!
Summer’s in the home stretch! Are you looking for something to keep yourself or your family from being bored during these last few weeks before school starts? Norristown Patch has collected the best of our events for this week. Get out and enjoy yourselves! School Supply Drive Where/When: Montgomery Bar Association, 100 W. Airy St.; every weekday through Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why go: It's not so much a fun day out as it is a good deed that needs doing. The Montgomery Bar Association’s Women in the Law Committee are sponsoring a drive to collect school supplies for children in foster care in Montgomery County. Drop off new supplies and book bags any time during office hours. Price: The cost of the supplies you'll donate to this …
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Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011
The Young Lawyers broke their nine-year losing streak last night, defeating the Old Lawyers 13-7.
The Montgomery Bar Association held it's annual "Young Lawyers vs. Old Lawyers" softball game Tuesday at Norristown Area High School, a tradition it's upheld for over 50 years. The Old Lawyers had dominated the game, winning nine of the last 10 years' outings. Although they took an early lead over the youngsters and played with gusto, the Young Lawyers won the day 13-7.
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Here are five things to know about Norristown and life today.
1. Tonight's Municipal Council meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow so council members can join the rest of the community for Norristown Night Out at the George Washington Carver Community Center from 6 to 9 p.m. Join Norristown Community Policing and Town Watch for free swimming, food, dancing, a karate demonstration, emergency vehicle demonstrations and lots of information tables with giveaways. The program is meant to encourage communities to come together to have a night out against crime. 2. Softball to swimming is not too big a leap, but it’s that time of year again! Before you head to the Carver Center, stop by Norristown Area High School for the Montgomery Bar Association's "Old Lawyers vs. Young Lawyers Annual Softball Game…
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George Washington Carver Community Center
249 E Jacoby St, Norristown, PA
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Norristown Area High School
1900 Eagle Dr, Norristown, PA
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Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County
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Monday, August 1, 2011
Here are five things to know about Norristown and life today.
1. Services for 16-year-old Dominique Devlin, who was gunned down in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 20, are being held today at St. Patrick's Church at 11 a.m., with viewing hours from 9 to 11 a.m. Stop in and pay your respects to this young lady who was taken from us far too soon. 2. For those of you Norristown Patch readers in East Norriton, it may be useful to know that starting today, the Norriton Fire Engine Company will discontinue basement pumping except for life safety emergencies. This may not be good news, considering we’ve got thunderstorms coming our way today. 3. Speaking of the weather, Accuweather.com is reporting temperatures in the 90s again today and has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert, meaning …
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Friday, July 29, 2011
Local lawyers and judges will face off in the Montgomery Bar Association’s annual "Old Lawyers vs. Young Lawyers" softball game at Norristown Area High School on Tuesday.
Patrick Kurtas didn’t predict the outcome of a softball game other than to say it will be competitive, fun and the old guys will probably win. Again. Kurtas, an attorney at Prince & Kurtas in Pottstown, will play in the Montgomery Bar Association’s annual "Old Lawyers vs. Young Lawyers" softball game at Norristown Area High School on Tuesday, Aug 2. Players will take the field at 5:15 p.m. The event will include local lawyers and judges in a legal community tradition that dates back to 1956. At that time, young lawyers of the Montgomery Bar competed against local teams including the Norristown Police Department, Norristown Post Office, Pennsylvania State Police and bar associations from neighboring counties, according to Jack Costello, …
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gerhard sweetman
7:28 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013
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