In-Person CLE – Guardianships: Serving as Court Appointed Counsel

Serving as court-appointed counsel in guardianship cases is essential to ensuring that an alleged incapacitated person's legal rights are represented and due process is served. At this session, practitioners who serve as court-appointed counsel will cover a variety of topics, including:

• How to apply to be court appointed counsel
• Responsibilities of court-appointed counsel
• Scope and duration of representation
• Getting paid
• Recent updates to guardianship law

Guardianship Department Supervisor, Trevor Fleming, will discuss common missteps made by practitioners and provide guidance for court-appointed counsel dealing with challenging clients and/or cases. Introductory remarks will be given by the Hon. Hugh McGough.

Pizza will be served.

Speakers:

• Hon. Hugh F. McGough
  Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Orphans; Court Division
• Amanda L. DePaulis
  DePaulis Law LLC
• Trevor Fleming
  Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Orphans’ Court
• Gary J. Gushard
  Tucker Arensberg, PC

*This program is only being offered live in-person at the Koppers Building.

*This program has been approved for 1.5 hour of Substantive CLE credit and also qualifies for 1.8 hours of credit under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

**Most CLE programs may be submitted for Ohio CLE credit upon request for an additional $25 fee. For more information or to request Ohio credit, please email hbedford@acba.org.

Last day to Pre-register: Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

Register by mail: Print and return the hard copy registration form available here.

*Please note: The Pa. CLE Board can take up to 45 days to post credits.

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Printed materials are available for an additional fee upon request.

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