Representing Consumers in District Court: Identifying Defenses & Negotiating Settlements

Recorded June 16, 2025

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PBRC’s Courtroom Advocacy Project (CAP) will prepare you to effectively interview and advise clients and defend, settle, and negotiate common types of debt collection cases in Maryland district court, including actions involving debt buyers, residential leases, and auto loans. Open to lawyers, paralegals, and law students, participating lawyers must agree to volunteer at two (2) Consumer Protection Project (CPP) Brief Advice Clinics in Baltimore City or Prince George's County within one (1) year from this registration.

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