Legal Assistance to Military Personnel

The WSBA Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP) Section addresses matters related to the rendition of appropriate and efficient legal service to members of the Armed Forces of the United States. Initially formed as a standing committee of the Washington State Bar Association in 1996, the LAMP Section was formed in October 2004.

Announcements

"Are We There Yet?" – A Roadmap for Appointed Counsel Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

by Mark E. Sullivan, Law Offices of Mark E. Sullivan, P.A.
 
Written for attorneys appointed as counsel for a servicemember under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, SCRA, Mr. Sullivan's roadmap is a valuable and timely resource. His article addresses the requirements and protections of the SCRA, steps for complying with legal counsel obligations under the Act, what's needed to protect your client, and how to complete your job and be discharged by the court. "A Judge's Guide to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act" provides an overview of the Act and may be found at www.nclamp.gov (see: Resources).
     
Note: "Are We There Yet?" is posted on the WSBA LAMP Section website with the permission of Mark E. Sullivan. 

Upcoming Events

Check the calendar for future events and CLEs.

E-mail List: To join the section list serve, please send your e-mail address and Bar number to questions@wsba.org.

For more information about the section, please contact the current section chair:

Mr. Jonathan J. Bridge
E-mail: jbridge@benbridge.com