Gulf Coast Paralegal Association, Inc.

GCPA Sponsors Monthly CLE-Approved Membership Meetings, Paralegal Appreciation Events, Our NALA Liaison's Attendance at Conferences, and Participation on FAPA's Board

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Jeanne L. Seewald, Esq., Hahn Loeser, spoke to attendees at the January 2012 Membership Meeting.  She covered  "Intellectual Property for the Paralegal" and focused on IP basics and issues that a paralegal might encounter 

The January meeting was held at the Residence Inn in Naples.

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Jill I. Francisco, ACP, NALA Treasurer, spoke to members at the November meeting about "Ethics Considerations and Certified Paralegals"

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 Nico Vitale, Esq., shared some “Time Saving Legal Research Tips” at our October Membership Meeting

Ana de la Cruz, Collier County Legal Aid Society (left) posed with Serena and the collection jar members have been filling with their spare change to support the "Adopt-A-Family" Program that GCPA has sponsored for the past three years. 

We met at a new location in Naples for the October meeting - Inn of Naples

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Karen Chamberlain, our August speaker, demonstrated advanced litigation and ivestigative technologies available for paralegals.

NALA president, Karen Greer McGee, ACP (L) presented the Affiliated Associations Award to GCPA, Mary Lou Breaz, CP, FRP, at the NALA 36^thAnnual Convention on July 28, 2011.

Congrats, Mary Lou!!!! 

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Third Annual Paralegal
Appreciation Night
July 14, 2011
Edison State College

Members check in - cat food in hand.  More about this below.

 Attendees browse the vendors' tables to learn more about the products and services they provide paralegals and law firms.

Lisa Fowler, FRP, Second Vice-President (L) and Mary Lou Breaz, CP, FRP, managed the GCPA table.  We now have polo shirts for sale.  Be the first in your office to make a fashion statement.

And, of course, the most popular table -- the buffet provided by Edison's food service.

 Where do these handsome paralegals work?  They displayed the pet food they brought for the GCPA donation to the Lee County Dometic Animal Services for misplaced 4-legged friends who have been affected by foreclosures.   

 Dona Ward, Director, Lee County Domestic Animal Servces, was very pleased to accept donations for the Pet Pantry.  She thanks all who contributed for their generosity. 

Carmen Dellutri, Esq., responds to an audience question about Foreclosures and Bankruptcy handled by his law firm, The Dellutri Law Group, P.A.

 Sean Elllis, Esq., Roetzel & Andress, presented examples of the complexities of Homeowners and Condominium Association Liens cases.

 Sande Ellis of The Ellis Team at RE/MAX Realty Group described Today's Real Estate Market.

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June Membership Meeting

James J. Kearn, Esq.
Attorneys’ Title Fund Services, LLC
provided a comprehensive presentation about "Short Sale Pitfalls" -- no wonder paralegals find them so difficult.

Several new faces, some of whom became
GCPA's newes members, were among
attendees at this meeting

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 May Membership Meeting

Judge Gagliardi's presentation covered "What is a Field Sobriety Test" and "The Laws of DUI" 

Two representatives of Lit & More introduced themselves to attendees.We had a large turnout of GCPA Members and Guests - here enjoying the catered dinner.

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April Membership Meeting

Courtney B. Church and Brent Williams
Private Investigators
Hawk Private Investigations of Florida, Inc.
Presented "How to Pick a PI"

Mary Lou calls the meeting to order

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Networking at Collier County Women's Bar Association's Fifth Annual Professional Women's Extravaganza Annual Reception, 03/16/11

Smoozing with the CNL Bank folksMary Lou takes a break out on the patio

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March 2011 Membership Meeting
Keiser University, Fort Myers

Stephen Eisenberg, Attorney and Director of the
Paralegal Training Program at Keiser University in Fort Myers, draws the winning ticket for a portfolio.

  Stephen demonstrated the interactive program currently being used at Keiser University.

Charlene and Lisa (L to R) check in a new guest


Gettingt acquainted before the meeting . . . Lots of new faces.

David Migut, Fort Myers Asst. City Attorney, spoke about “Local Government Law: Liability, Litigation and Lessons”.

Attendees listen attentively to Mr. Migut.

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 GCPA Members volunteered at the 27th Collier County Mock Trial Competition February 4-5, 2011.  Read about their experiences and view photos taken at this event in the Spring 2011 issue of the Newsletter.

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January 2011 Membership Meeting
Edison State College, Fort Myers 

 "The Ethics of Maintaining a Proper
Trust Account"
Mark Steinberg, Esq.

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