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| Upcoming Events |  | | 2024-2025 Membership Application and Membership Renewal | | 09-15-2025
September Board Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Board of Governors for The Justinian Society will take place on September 15, 2026 at 4:30 pm.
Location: Locks Law Firm, 601 Walnut Street, Suite 720 E, Philadelphia, PA and Zoom More... | | 09-25-2025
Portrait Unveiling for the Hon. Angelo Foglietta - Save The Date
TBD - Ceremonial Courtroom 653 City Hall
Reception to follow at 123 S. Broad Street Rooftop Lounge
Free to all members of the Bench and Bar More... | | 10-20-2025
October Board Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Board of Governors for The Justinian Society will take place on October 20, 2026 at 4:30 pm.
Location: Zoom More... | | 11-17-2025
November Board Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Board of Governors for The Justinian Society will take place on November 17, 2026 at 4:30 pm.
Location: Locks Law Firm, 601 Walnut Street, Suite 720 E, Philadelphia, PA and Zoom More... | | 12-08-2025
Justinian Society and Foundation Christmas Party
6 - 8 p.m. at The Arts Ballroom, 1324 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA More... | | 12-15-2025
December Board Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Board of Governors for The Justinian Society will take place on December 15, 2026 at 4:30 pm.
Location: Zoom More... | | 01-12-2026
January Board Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Board of Governors for The Justinian Society will take place on January 12, 2026 at 4:30 pm.
Location: Locks Law Firm, 601 Walnut Street, Suite 720 E, Philadelphia, PA and Zoom More... | | 02-09-2026
February Board Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Board of Governors for The Justinian Society will take place on February 9, 2026 at 4:30 pm.
Location: Zoom More... | | 03-16-2026
March Board Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Board of Governors for The Justinian Society will take place on March 16, 2026 at 4:30 pm.
Location: Locks Law Firm, 601 Walnut Street, Suite 720 E, Philadelphia, PA and Zoom More... | | 04-20-2026
April Board Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Board of Governors for The Justinian Society will take place on April 20, 2026 at 4:30 pm.
Location: Zoom More... | | 04-29-2026
Reception for EFLIT - Lawyers and Judges from Italy - Save The Date
5:30 p.m.
The Rooftop at 123 S. Broad Street More... | | 05-18-2026
May Board Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Board of Governors for The Justinian Society will take place on May 18, 2026 at 4:30 pm.
Location: Locks Law Firm, 601 Walnut Street, Suite 720 E, Philadelphia, PA and Zoom More... | | 12-08-2026
Annual Christmas Party - Save The Date
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Arts Ballroom
1324 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA More... |
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| Justinian Society News | | 12-09-2024
Justinian Society Event Photos
Honoring 98th Chancellor of The Bar Association Katayun I. Jaffari, Esq
To see photos from the event, click here.
2025 Annual Beccaria Award Ceremony
To see photos from the event, click here.
The Justinian Society 2024 Justinian Christmas Party
To see photos from the event, click here.
2024 Annual Meeting/Election, Scholarship Reception and Luncheon honoring William Mignucci, President & CEO of Di Bruno Brothers
The Justinian Society and Foundation honored William Mignucci.. To see photos from the event, click here.
The Justinian Society 2023 Justinian Christmas Party
To see photos from the event, click here
Annual Meeting/Election, Scholarship Reception and Luncheon honoring Dario C. Altieri, MD President and Chief Executive Officer of The Wistar Institute Director of the Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center Distinguished Professor, Robert and Penny Fox Immunology, Microenvironment & Metastasis Program.
The Justinian Society and Foundation honored Dario C. Altieri, M.D.. To see photos from the event, click here.
10/8/2023
2023 Beccaria Ceremony Awarded to Sara Jacobson, Esquire, Executive Director, Public Defender Association of Pennsylvania (PDAP) with Complimentary Reception.
The Justinian Society and the Philadelphia Bar Association Criminal Justice Section 2023 Beccaria Award given to Sara Jacobson. To see photos from the event, click here. More... |
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What Trial Lawyers Should Know About Orphans' Court
04-30-2014
$10 for Members and a $5 processing fee;
$15 for Non-members and a $5 processing fee.
The Justinian Society of Philadelphia will present the CLE luncheon seminar "What Trial Lawyers Should Know About Orphans' Court" with the Honorable Matthew D. Carrafiello, Judge of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas' Orphans' Court Division, on Wednesday, April 30th at Dilworth Paxson, 1500 Market Street, Suite 3500E, Philadelphia, PA.
Summary:
Attorneys who practice in the area of civil litigation in Philadelphia County will most likely find themselves handling matters which fall within the jurisdiction of the Orphans' Court Division of The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
On its website, The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas describes the functions of Orphans' Court as follows:
The Orphans' Court serves to protect the personal and property rights of all persons and entities that may not be otherwise capable of handling their own affairs. The jurisdiction of the Orphans' Court includes matters concerning minors, incapacitated persons, decedents' estates, nonprofit corporations and trusts. Additionally, the Court has the authority to settle any dispute or issue that may arise in connection to the application for a Marriage license through the Philadelphia Marriage License Bureau.
Topics covered in this CLE seminar include:
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Brief History of Orphans' Court
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Jurisdiction of Orphans' Court
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Peculiarities of Orphans' Court
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Situations in Which the Trial Practitioner Will Most Likely Need Orphan's Court
Honorable Matthew D. Carrafiello, Judge of The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas' Orphans' Court Division
The Honorable Matthew D. Carrafiello was elected to the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas in November 1995. He has served in the Court's Orphans' Court Division since January 2010. Judge Carrafiello is a Board Member Ex Officio of The Justinian Society of Philadelphia.
Check in and lunch begin at 12:00 p.m. and the program begins at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $10.00 for current members of The Justinian Society, and $15.00 for non-members. You will need to show a photo ID to get into the building.
This seminar has been approved by PACLE for one (1) substantive CLE credit.
Please register for this event by April 28th by sending your payment to The Justinian Society, c/o UTA Associates, 1205 Locust Street, Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA 19107, or register online by April 28th at www.justinian.org.
For more information, please call (215) 545-0706. |
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