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    Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    Legal experts line up for New London's second installment of People's Law School

    New London — A lineup of legal experts have volunteered to present information on a variety of topics March 21 and March 28 during the second installment of the People's Law School at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School.

    The event is free and begins at 6 p.m. each evening. Refreshments will be served.

    Participants will have the opportunity to learn their rights when interacting with police, when a landlord wants to raise the rent, in the case of an accident or injury, in a divorce or when planning for an elderly loved one. Sessions also will be offered on small claims, immigration cases and veteran's benefits.

    Twenty-five people attended last year's event.

    The March 21st presenters:

    Immigration: attorney Michael Doyle at 6 p.m.

    Divorce, Custody & Child Support: attorneys Robert Tukey and Paige Quilliam at 6 p.m.

    Injury: attorney Jason Burdick at 7 p.m.

    Small Claims Court: attorney Robert Clark at 7 p.m.

    March 28th presenters:

    Elder Law: attorney Deborah Hadaway at 6 p.m.

    Criminal Law: NLPD Chief Reichard and attorney Michael Blanchard at 6 p.m.

    Landlord/Tenant: attorney Natalia Planell at 7 p.m.

    Veteran's Benefits: Ryan McKenna at 7 p.m.

    Participants are asked to enter Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School, 36 Waller St., New London, through the doors on Waller Street.

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