Attend this webcast for the unique opportunity to meet and hear from sitting Justices, the Chief Title Examiner, and the Chief Surveyor of the Land Court. Hear them describe the matters the Land Court presides over, explain the Land Court Rules and Standing Orders, describe the role of the Court's Registration and Survey Divisions, and provide some practical tips for appearing before the Justices of the Land Court. The speakers will highlight changes at the Court precipitated by the pandemic, both those that are temporary and those that may continue beyond the pandemic.
For practitioners new to the Land Court, this program provides an invaluable introduction to Land Court practice and procedure. For those already familiar with the Court, the program offers a peek behind the curtain and a unique opportunity to hear directly from the Judges and staff about what it means to practice in the Land Court.
For practitioners new to the Land Court, this program provides an invaluable introduction to Land Court practice and procedure. For those already familiar with the Court, the program offers a peek behind the curtain and a unique opportunity to hear directly from the Judges and staff about what it means to practice in the Land Court.
Course Content
2:00 - 2:05 pmWelcome and Introduction
Kendra L. Berardi, Esq.,
Robinson+ Cole LLP, Boston
2:05 - 2:20 pm
Greetings From the Land Court: State of the Land Court and Recent Developments
Hon. Gordon H. Piper,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
2:20 - 3:00 pm
Land Registration/ Survey Division Presentation
Christina T. Geaney, Esq.,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Stephen T. LaMonica, PLS, PE,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
3:00 - 3:10 pm
Break
3:10 - 4:30 pm
Practical Tips for Appearing in the Land Court
Hon. Gordon H. Piper,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Robert B. Foster,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Jennifer S.D. Roberts,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Diane R. Rubin,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Kevin T. Smith,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Howard P. Speicher,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Michael D. Vhay,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
4:30 - 5:00 pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Panel
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
ChairKendra L. Berardi, Esq.,
Robinson+ Cole LLP, Boston
Faculty
Hon. Robert B. Foster,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Christina T. Geaney, Esq.,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Stephen T. LaMonica, PLS, PE,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Gordon H. Piper,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Jennifer S.D. Roberts,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Diane R. Rubin,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Kevin T. Smith,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Howard P. Speicher,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Michael D. Vhay,
Land Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
