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S F P A 
South Florida Paralegal Association

P.O. Box 31-0745
Miami, FL 33231-0745
Telephone: 305.944.0204
 

Upcoming events

  • SFPA CLE Luncheon Sept 2010: Paralegal's Role in Basic Estate Planning & Estate Administration

    • September 28, 2010
    • 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
    • Holland and Knight 701 Brickell Ave, 30th Floor, Miami, FL 33131
    Register

    SOUTH FLORIDA PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION


    September 2010 CLE Luncheon


    Paralegal's Role in Basic Estate Planning & Estate Administration

     

    Speaker: Nicole Fitzgerald, Esq.

    Partner, Holland & Knight

    Special Thanks to our sponsor, Unisource Discovery.

     

     Date of Meeting:

    		 Tuesday, September 28, 2010
     Time of Meeting: 12:00 p.m.
     Place of Meeting:  Holland and Knight
    701 Brickell Ave, 30th Floor
    Miami, FL 33131
     Cost: $15.00 Members
    $25.00 Non-Members and Walk-Ins

    Special Notice: CLAE credit is available from NALA.

    Lawyers and litigation support staff welcome!

    REGISTER ONLINE BY MONDAY, SEPT. 27, 2010 !

    For questions please contact: Linda Nottestad, CP, FRP at: lnottestad@sfpa.info. 

    Cancellations to online registrations should be made online prior to September 27, 2010.  Confirm receipt of cancellation via email to Linda Nottestad. 

    Payments may be made by credit card or PayPal online, or by mailing a check payment to:
    P.O. Box 31-0745, Miami, FL 33231-0745.  Checks may also be accepted at the door with prior reservations.

    SFPA reserves the right to cancel this event at any time without further notice. Cancellations must be made in writing via email by Sept 27, 2010 to receive a full refund. Attention Active Members: Reservations must be made prior to Sept 27, 2010 to receive the special discounted rate of $15.00; otherwise walk-in/non-member rate applies. Available space cannot be guaranteed if no reservation is received. Reservations are transferable. NALA has approved 1.0 credit hours for this seminar.

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  • SFPA's CP/CLA Review and Study Course

    • October 09, 2010
    • 09:00 AM
    • December 18, 2010
    • FIU, 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL
    Register

    SFPA's CP REVIEW & STUDY COURSE FOR JANUARY 2011 TEST WINDOW.

    The South Florida Paralegal Association (SFPA) is proud to present its CLA/CP Review & Study Course for those preparing to take the NALA-sponsored CLA/CP Exam in the month of January 2011. This ten-week Study Course is scheduled to begin on October 9, 2010 and continue through December 18, 2010.

    As you may know, NALA will be re-structuring the administration of its exam for the first time this fall.  Starting in fall 2010, the exam will be administered at an ACT testing location three times a year.  This course is scheduled for someone planning to schedule their test during the month of January 2011.  SFPA has re-configured this review course to end just before the January 2011 testing schedule.

    Review classes are scheduled on Saturdays at Florida International University (FIU) located at 11200 SW 8th Street from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., or as otherwise indicated on the schedule.

    During Orientation on October 9th, any questions you may have about the study course plan, and the exam itself will be answered. You should have your CLA Review Manual at Orientation. 

    The study classes will span an nine-week period and provide students with the appropriate time period to study the material on their own, and participate in a weekly review of the material in the Saturday classes. The mock exam on December 18th provides the students a further measure of confidence by simulating the testing environment.

    Cost:

    Entire review (certain classes required for all, and those designated for your substantive law selections)

    • SFPA members $175.00
    • Non-members $195.00.

    Individual classes (per class):

    • SFPA members $25.00
    • Non-members $35.00

    Deadline to register (all registrations must be submitted online through this website, method of payment varies):

    • Payment by check - October 2, 2010. 
    • Payment by credit card or PayPal - October 8, 2010.
    • Payment by cash - October 9, 2010. 

    The schedule of classes is available at: CPreviewClassScheduleOnly-Jan2011Test.pdf.  

    REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Each participant MUST secure their own copy of the CLA Review Manual to participate in SFPA's Study Course, and have the copy in time for the Orientation class on October 9, 2010 to be able to study the material covered in the review for the following week. The CLA Review Manual may be purchased from NALA directly at http://www.nala.org/publ.aspx.

    Application with NALA for the exam and testing is now a two-step process, and arrangements are handled separately by the applicant directly with NALA, and/or the ACT Test Centers. Instructions for application and testing center registration can be found online at NALA's website along with information about qualification: http://www.nala.org/examinee.aspx

    NALA's booklet in pdf format outlining the complete procedure is: http://www.nala.org/Upload/file/PDF-Files/Certification/color-booklet-final.pdf

    Deadline to file application with NALA for January 1-31, 2011 testing window is: December 1.  Late application filing deadline (with additional late fee) is December 10, 2010.

    For more information on SFPA's Review/Study Course, please call Linda at 786-368-1149.

    Linda Nottestad, CP, FRP
    NALA Liaison for SFPA
    lnottestad@sfpa.info
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  • SFPA's Fall Seminar 10/26/2010: Paralegal's Role at Trial

    • October 26, 2010
    • 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM
    • Palms Hotel & Spa at 3025 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
    Register

    SOUTH FLORIDA PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION


    Fall Seminar 2010


    The Paralegal's Role at Trial

     

    The Palms Hotel & Spa, Miami Beach, Florida

     Date:

    		 Tuesday, October 26, 2010
     Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
     Place:  The Palms Hotel & Spa
    3025 Collins Avenue
    Miami Beach, FL
     Cost:

    $125.00 Members
    $150.00 Non-Members and Walk-Ins

    Early Bird Discount!  Prepaid registrations received by September 30th will receive a 10% discount on the registration fee. 

    Price includes continental breakfast and lunch.  Topics are as follows:

    Computers in the Courtroom – How to Use Them and When Speaker: Brian Cummins, Champion Legal

    The Proper Use of Privilege and Redacting Documents        Speaker: David Hartnett, Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

    Controlling Documents During Trial                                  Speaker: Mayda Nahhas, CP, FRP, Paralegal with Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson P.A.

    Preparing Witness List, Witnesses, Video Deposition Excerpts and Designations  Speaker: Ronald Pena, Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

    Paralegal's Role During the Trial                                          Speaker: Aida C. Rodriguez, CP, FRP, paralegal with Astigarraga Davis Mullins & Grossman

    Jurors, Witnesses and Clients: What, If Anything, Can You Discuss with Them at Trial?  Speaker: Sean Santini, Esq. of SantiniLaw

    Special Notice: Approved by NALA for 5.75 Hours CLAE credit, including 1 hour of Ethics.

    Lawyers and litigation support staff welcome!

    REGISTER ONLINE BY FRIDAY, OCT 22, 2010 !

    For questions please contact: Linda Nottestad, CP, FRP at: lnottestad@sfpa.info. 

    Cancellations to online registrations should be made online prior to October 22, 2010.  Confirm receipt of cancellation via email to Linda Nottestad. 

    Payments may be made by credit card or PayPal online, or by mailing a check payment to:
    P.O. Box 31-0745, Miami, FL 33231-0745.  Checks may also be accepted at the door with prior reservations.

    SFPA reserves the right to cancel this event at any time without further notice. Cancellations must be made in writing via email by October 22, 2010 to receive a full refund. Attention Active Members: Reservations must be made prior to October 22, 2010 to receive the member-discounted rate; otherwise walk-in/non-member rate applies. Available space cannot be guaranteed if no reservation is received. Reservations are transferable. NALA has approved 5.75 credit hours for this seminar, of which 1 hour is ethics.

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  • SFPA's CP/CLA Review and Study Course

    • February 19, 2011
    • 10:00 AM
    • April 23, 2011
    • 02:00 PM
    • FIU, 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL
    Register

    SFPA's CP REVIEW & STUDY COURSE FOR MAY 2011 TEST WINDOW.

    The South Florida Paralegal Association (SFPA) is proud to present its CP Review & Study Course for those preparing to take the NALA-sponsored CP Exam in the month of May 2011. This ten-week Study Course is scheduled to begin on February 19, 2011 and continue through April 23, 2011.

    Starting in September 2010, NALA restructured the testing schedule and delivery of the CP exam.  The exam is now administered electronically at ACT testing centers.  You may schedule sections of your test at any time during the months of May, September or January for a two year period beginning when you take the first section test.  This course is scheduled for someone planning to schedule their test during the month of May 2011.  SFPA has scheduled this review course to end just before the May 2011 testing schedule.

    Review classes are scheduled on Saturdays at Florida International University (FIU) located at 11200 SW 8th Street from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., or as otherwise indicated on the schedule.

    During Orientation on February 19th, any questions you may have about the study course plan, and the exam itself will be answered. You should have your CLA Review Manual by Orientation.

    The study classes will span an nine-week period and provide students with the appropriate time period to study the material on their own, and participate in a weekly review of the material in the Saturday classes. The mock exam on April 23rd provides the students a further measure of confidence by simulating the testing environment.

    Cost:

    Entire review (certain classes required for all, and those designated for your substantive law selections)

    • SFPA members $175.00
    • Non-members $195.00.

    Individual classes (per class):

    • SFPA members $25.00
    • Non-members $35.00

    Deadline to register (all registrations must be submitted online through this website, method of payment varies):

    • Payment by credit card/PayPal: February 18, 2011.
    • Payment by cash - February 19, 2011. 

    The schedule of classes is available at: ClassScheduleSpring2011Test.pdf.  

    REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Each participant MUST secure their own copy of the CLA Review Manual to participate in SFPA's Study Course, and have the copy in time for the Orientation class on February 19, 2011 to be able to study the material covered in the review for the following week. The CLA Review Manual may be purchased from NALA directly at http://www.nala.org/publ.aspx.

    Application with NALA for the exam and testing is now a two-step process, and arrangements are handled separately by the applicant directly with NALA, and/or the ACT Test Centers. Instructions for application and testing center registration can be found online at NALA's website along with information about qualification: http://www.nala.org/examinee.aspx

    NALA's booklet in pdf format outlining the complete procedure is: http://www.nala.org/Upload/file/PDF-Files/Certification/color-booklet-final.pdf

    For more information on SFPA's Review/Study Course, please call Linda at 786-368-1149.

    Linda Nottestad, CP, FRP
    NALA Liaison for SFPA
    lnottestad@sfpa.info

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Past events

August 25, 2010 SFPA CLE Luncheon August 2010: Assisting Your Litigator to be Better Prepared for Mediation
July 27, 2010 SFPA CLE Luncheon July 2010: Preparing for an Administrative Hearing... How Similar is it to Preparing for a Trial?
July 10, 2010 SFPA's CP Review and Study Course
June 22, 2010 SFPA CLE Luncheon June 2010: Residential Lending Reform and How it Affects Title Professionals
June 17, 2010 SFPA's Back To School Power Lunch Seminar: June 17, 2010
May 25, 2010 SFPA CLE Luncheon May 2010: Land Use Due Diligence Review in Real Estate Transactions
May 06, 2010 SFPA Special Membership Meeting
April 27, 2010 SFPA CLE Luncheon April 2010: Real Estate - Insured Closing Letters, Closing Instruction Letters and Other Closing Process Matters
April 24, 2010 SFPA's CP/CLA Review and Study Course
March 23, 2010 SFPA's Annual Meeting, Election of Officers, and Member Appreciation Event
March 01, 2010 SFPA's Annual Paralegal Education Scholarship Contest
February 23, 2010 SFPA CLE Luncheon February 2010 - Consumer Law: Know Your Rights
January 26, 2010 SFPA CLE Luncheon January 2010: Best Practices in E-Discovery, the Effective Use of Technology and Emerging Trends in E-Discovery
January 25, 2010 NFPA Military Outreach Program
December 10, 2009 SFPA Holiday & 30th Anniversary Celebration!
November 19, 2009 SFPA's Thanksgiving Charity Dinner
November 07, 2009 FAPA's 2nd Annual Ethics Seminar
October 27, 2009 Intellectual Property Issues in Sports: Brand Protection and Exploitation
September 26, 2009 SFPA's CP/CLA Review and Study Course
August 25, 2009 SFPA CLE Luncheon August 2009: Ethics and the Paralegal
June 23, 2009 SFPA CLE Luncheon June 2009: Managing Critical Elements of E-Discovery
May 26, 2009 SFPA CLE Luncheon May 2009: Personal Property Appraisals
May 16, 2009 SFPA's CP/CLA Review and Study Course
April 28, 2009 SFPA CLE Luncheon April 2009: The Effects of Social Networking and the Internet on the Law
March 24, 2009 SFPA's Annual Meeting, Election of Officers and Member Appreciation Event
February 24, 2009 SFPA CLE Luncheon February 2009: Conducting Fraud Investigations in Latin America
February 21, 2009 SFPA's Judgment and Analytical CLA/CP Review & Study Course
January 27, 2009 SFPA's CLE Luncheon January 2009: What is an Apostille, Anyway?" Navigating the World of International Corporate Services
December 18, 2008 SFPA Holiday Party
November 08, 2008 FAPA's 1st Annual Ethics Seminar
October 28, 2008 SFPA's Fall Seminar
September 23, 2008 SFPA CLE Luncheon September 2009: Evolve, Don't Resolve. The Critical Mindset for Our Profession in this Millennium
September 20, 2008 SFPA's CP/CLA Review and Study Course
August 26, 2008 SFPA CLE Luncheon August 2009: Right to Work: What You Think You Know About Florida Employment Law Can Harm You
July 22, 2008 SFPA CLE Luncheon July 2008: Law and the City: Balancing Family and Work in the Modern Law Practice
June 24, 2008 SFPA CLE Luncheon June 2008: Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals
April 26, 2008 SFPA's CP/CLA Review and Study Course
March 25, 2008 SFPA's Annual Meeting, Election of Officers and Member Appreciation Event
March 18, 2008 Special Dinner Meeting: Rule 20, the Florida Registered Paralegal Program
February 27, 2008 SFPA CLE Luncheon February 2008: Rule 20: How Will It Affect the Florida Paralegal Profession?
January 23, 2008 Special Member Meeting: Discussion of Rule 20 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
January 22, 2008 SFPA CLE Luncheon January 2008: Media Law
 
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