Family Law Firsts Series: Family Law 101
Total Credits: 1.5 CLE
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- Categories:
- Family Law | Modest Means Foundations of Justice Series
- Faculty:
- Nicholas James Brown | Michelle Carson
- Co-Sponsored by:
- The State Bar of Arizona's Family Law Section
- Location:
- State Bar of Arizona, Daniel J. McAuliffe CLE Center - Phoenix, AZ
Description
This introductory series is designed as a resource for new family law practitioners. Nicholas Brown, The Cavanagh Law Firm PA, and Judge Michelle Carson, Maricopa County Superior Court, will cover the essential practice and procedure tips you will need to know.
Topics will include:
- Basic rules of disclosure and discovery
- Helpful tips to organize a case
- Temporary orders basics – what you need when filing
- Best practices
Faculty:
Honorable Michelle Carson, Maricopa County Superior Court
Nicholas Brown, The Cavanagh Law Firm PA (Chair)
ABOUT THE MODEST MEANS PROJECT
The Modest Means Project provides low-cost legal assistance to people who cannot afford attorneys' standard rates but don't qualify for free legal services. For more information about the program, and to volunteer visit: https://www.azbar.org/for-legal-professionals/access-to-justice/modest-means/
Current Modest Means Project Volunteers: Contact Fabiola Perez at Fabiola.Perez@staff.azbar.org to receive your coupon code for 50% off registration.
Legal Aid Attorneys: Contact Chris Groninger at chris.groninger@azflse.org for your coupon code.
Faculty
Nicholas James Brown Related Seminars and Products
Member
The Cavanagh Law Firm PA
NICHOLAS J. BROWN concentrates his practice in the areas of family law and domestic relations, including interstate jurisdictional disputes, property characterization issues, and custody matters, in addition to appeals and special actions. Nick is a member with The Cavanagh Law Firm, P.A. Before joining the firm, he completed a clerkship at the Arizona Supreme Court with Chief Justice Scott Bales. Nick currently serves as a member of the Family Law Executive Council of the State Bar of Arizona. Nick is devoted to staying abreast of emergent issues in family law and the state of the law in Arizona in general. He constantly seeks opportunities to publish articles on new cases, rules, and issues. Nick has presented on Arizona family law procedures and rules regarding discovery, disclosure, temporary orders, and the UCCJEA. Apart from English, Nick also speaks Spanish.
Michelle Carson Related Seminars and Products
Judge Michelle Carson was first appointed to the Maricopa County Superior Court in January 2018 to serve as a Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner. In April 2023, Judge Carson was appointed as a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge and currently presides over a family court calendar. During her time on the bench as a judge, commissioner, and Judge Pro Tem, Judge Carson has presided over criminal, civil, juvenile, ADR, and family law calendars.
Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge Carson focused her career on courtroom litigation as a trial attorney representing adult clients in criminal court and children in criminal, juvenile, and family court as a Best Interest Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem. Judge Carson has extensive courtroom experience as a litigator and has tried hundreds of cases to juries and the bench.
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Location
State Bar of Arizona, Daniel J. McAuliffe CLE Center
