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Did you know our valley has a Bar Association?  Several of our local attorneys formed this bar association a few years ago, intending to foster communication among local attorneys, provide legal education to its members, and support our community in a variety of ways.  I am honored to serve for a third year on the Board of this association.

 

I encourage everyone to visit the website for the Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association at  www.scvbar.org. Attorney members are listed by practice area, as well as alphabetical order.  If you are considering an attorney, you may link to that attorney’s website and research their record through the California State Bar.  There is also an incredible amount of information and links regarding community services, legal aid resources, and so much more.  Articles are also available on a variety of topics.  The website was designed by Rob Mansour, a local attorney who devoted a tremendous amount of expertise and talent to this website.

The bar association holds monthly educational meetings intended for lawyers on the third Thursday of every month.  Non-members can attend, so check to see if the topic interests you.  There are also large events such as the annual Law Appreciation Day held in October.  This prestigious event honors our local heroes in the community.  At our last event we were honored to have our presenters and speakers include County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, Mayor Laurene Weste, District Attorney Steve Cooley and many other dignitaries.  Our local heroes included Michael Ewing, who helped save the lives of his family members last year during a devastating fire.

The bar association also supports local charities, and provides awards to high school students.   As the bar association continues to gain momentum, we would appreciate your input regarding ways to support the community.  If you have any ideas or suggestions, please visit the website.  With the new year, we are eager to hear new ideas and learn  how we can better serve the Santa Clarita Valley.

 
For more information, Jane McNamara may be reached at 661-287-3260.

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