Real Property Law Section
The Real Property Section aims to advance the objectives of the Dallas Bar Association within the field of real property by providing educational resources and philanthropic opportunities to its members.
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Meeting Schedule:
Monthly Meetings of the Real Property Law Section are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 12:00 noon at the Dallas Bar Association headquarters.
For more information, email mdekan@settlepou.com
The program scheduled for Monday, May 14 at noon is "Construction Law Issues - Changes in Texas Indemnity and Mechanics' Lien Law" to be presented by Mike Albers of Hunton and Williams, LLP for one hour of CLE credit.
Other programs scheduled for 2012:
June 11 - "Current Issues in Foreclosure Law" by Mike Baggett of Winstead
July 9 - "Updates in Home Equity Lending" by Barry Johnson of SettlePou
August 12 - No Meeting - Summer Recess
September 10 - "Bankruptcy Issues" by Jason Binford of Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC
October 8 - confirmation pending.
November 12 - "Ethical Issues in Representing Multiple Clients in Real Estate Transactions" - Professor Fred Moss of SMU
December 10 - confirmation pending.
January 14, 2013 - "2013 Annual Case Update" by David A. Weatherbie of Cramer Weatherbie Richardson Walker, LLP
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Section News:
Thank you all for your participation and your role in making our May 10 CLE on "Landlord-Tenant Law: 2012 Update" a huge success! Maryann D'Aniello of HCC, Chris Reed-Brown of DVAP and Emily Schulte of SettlePou also thank you for your involvement.
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Once again, the Real Property Section is a proud "Director" level sponsor of Bar None, the acclaimed lawyer variety show. For its 27th season, Bar None is presenting "The Girl with the File--Stamp Tattoo" on June 6, 7, 8 and 9 at the Greer Garson Theater on the SMU campus. Purchase your ticket on the BarNone website www.barnoneshow.com for an evening of uproarious "legal" comedy!
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PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES:
The Housing Crisis Center (HCC) and the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP) team up to provide a weekly clinic on housing issues for Dallas familities. They are looking for attorneys to assist in their mission "to make our community a better home for everyone." These volunteer attorneys will offer advice only with no ongoing attorney/client relationship. The advice only clinics are held at the HCC (inside the East Dallas Community Center at 4210 Junius Sreet in Dallas) every Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:30/9:00. By donating just two to three hours of your time at one of our weekly clinics you can help prevent homelessness in our community.
Section Officers:
Name: Marsha L. Dekan
Officer Position: Chair
Firm: SETTLEPOU
Firm Address: 3333 Lee Parkway, Eighth Floor
Firm City, State, Zip: Dallas, TX 75219
Business Phone: (214) 520-3300
Email: mdekan@settlepou.com
Name: Martin Camp
Officer Position: Vice Chair
Firm: SMU Dedman School of Law
Firm Address: 3315 Daniel Avenue
Firm City, State, Zip: Dallas, TX 75275
Business Phone: (214) 768-4036
Email: mlcamp@smu.edu
Name: David L. Pratt
Officer Position: Secretary
Firm: Kane, Russell, Coleman & Logan, P.C.
Firm Address: 3700 Thanksgiving Tower, 1601 Elm Street
Firm City, State, Zip: Dallas, TX 75201
Business Phone: (214) 777-4272
Email: dpratt@krcl.com
Name: Sara Evans
Officer Position: Treasurer
Firm: Koons Real Estate Law
Firm Address: 3400 Carlisle Street, Suite 400
Firm City, State, Zip: Dallas, TX 75204
Business Phone: (214) 954-0067
Email: sevans@koonsrealestatelaw.com
Name: Peggy Heller
Officer Position: Immediate Past Chair
Firm: TaxEase LP
Firm Address: 14901 Quorum Drive, Suite 900
Firm City, State, Zip: Dallas, TX 75254
Business Phone: (214) 420-5942
Email: peggy.heller@taxease.com
Name: Shonn Brown
Officer Position: DBA Board Advisor
Firm: Locke Lord LLP
Firm Address: 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2200
Firm City, State, Zip: Dallas, TX 75201
Business Phone: (214) 740-8714
Email: abrown@lockelord.com
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Section Membership
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Real Property Law Section, please send a letter of request and a $20.00 membership fee to:
DBA
2101 Ross Ave
Dallas TX, 75201
Please note that you must be a member of the Dallas Bar Association to join a section. If you have any questions regarding sections membership, please contact the membership department at the Dallas Bar.
Section Admin-Mass E-mail/Roster
