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Member
Information : Member Services : SCOPE
SCOPE-Seek
Out Counsel of Professional Expertise
When you need help to practice law
When you want to help others practice law
Rick
Allan
Nebraska State Bar Association
635 S. 14th St.
P.O. Box 81809
Lincoln, NE 68501
What
is Scope?
Scope is a lawyer-to-lawyer information service. It provides the
opportunity for an attorney who is unfamiliar with a legal area
to talk to an attorney who is more experienced and knowledgeable.
How
Does Scope Work?
The attorney seeking help calls a Scope panelist after obtaining
the telephone number through the NSBA. After identifying adverse
parties and counsel, the Scope user briefly describes general aspects
of the problem. The panelist suggest various possibilities for research
or further inquiry, allowing the Scope user to resolve the issue,
using independent analysis and judgement. The conversation generally
lasts no longer than ten minutes.
How
much does Scope cost?
The Scope service is entirely free of charge to NSBA members.
Who
may use Scope?
The service is available to all members of the Nebraska State Bar
Association. While many newer lawyers make use of the Scope program,
often more experienced lawyers may find it helpful if they are working
on a case in an area of law that is new to them.
In
what legal areas may Scope panelists help me?
A list of categories of law in which inquiries may be made appear
on the back of this brochure.
Are
there any restrictions on the questions I may ask a Scope panelist?
Panelist have been advised to avoid discussion of fees. Also, ethical
constraints may prevent detailed discussion about a client's prior
consent.
How
do I become a Scope panelist?
If you are a member of the NSBA and have had at least three years
of experience as an attorney, you are eligible to serve as a Scope
panelist. Fill out the application below.
Fields
of Practice
Agriculture
Anti-trust, Licensing, Mergers and Acquisitions
Banking, Mortgages and Commodities
Bankruptcy, Creditors and Debtors Rights
Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity
Collection
Construction
Corporate, Business, Commercial and Franchising
Elder Law
Education
Estate Planning, Trusts and Wills
Family and Juvenile Law
Government - All Levels
Hospital and Health Care
Immigration
Intellectual Property (Computer, Trademark, Copyright and Patent)
Labor Relations, Employment Law, Workers' Compensation and Arbitration
Litigation (Civil)
Litigation (Criminal)
Medical Malpractice
Military
Natural Resources and Environmental Law
Pension and Profit Sharing
Personal Injury, Negligence and Insurance
Product Liability
Public Utility and Communications
Real Estate, Property and Zoning
Securities Law
Social Security
Taxation
Transportation
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