Veterans Benefits and Appeals

Event Description

Deadline to Register: September 28, 2015

Recent media attention to the backlog in Veterans Benefits Claims has caused an increase in attorney interest in this field. This CLE session will address the need for attorney involvement, the requirements for attorneys working in this field, and an overview of the application and appeals process. Presenters will include a representative of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, a private practice attorney who represents veterans in appeals cases, and a pro bono attorney who previously represented the Department of Justice in Veterans Benefits Claims.

Lunch and registration will begin at 11:45 am. The program will begin at approximately 12:00 pm. 

Presenters:

Ron Quade, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs 
Alex Hontos, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP
Virgil Bradley, Cornerstone Family Law, LLC

CLE Credits:

1.0 Standard CLE Credits approved | Event Code: 209648 

Cost:

Military & Veterans Affairs Section Member:  $10.00
MSBA Member not in the section:  $15.00
Non-Member:  $20.00
Law Student:  $0.00

Remote Participation: 

Teleconferencing and webcasting are available. Please indicate this option when registering. Instructions will be emailed to you the week day prior to the CLE.

Want more information about the Military & Veterans Affairs Section
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Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy .
Questions? Contact Jennifer Carter | 612-278-6309

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DATE
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
TIME

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

VENUE
Minnesota State Bar Association
600 Nicollet Mall #380
Minneapolis, MN 55402