Mark P. Thompson of Lamb McErlane is set to present a course along with James S. Tupitza of Tupitza & Associates on "Presenting Your Case to the Zoning Hearing Board: Variances, Special Exceptions and Appeals" from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The course will give tips on handling an application, preparing exhibits and witnesses, dealing with surveys and plans, how to avoid procedural errors, the best means for dealing with municipal officials, potential opponents and adversaries, and issues to look for when taking an appeal to court.