Online Calendar Call - Spokane County Bar Association
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Online Calendar Call - Spokane County Bar Association
Officers President Jennifer V. Hanson President-Elect & Secretary SPOKANE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Calendar Call Marla Carey Hoskins Treasurer William M. Symmes Trustees David P. Gardner Carl J. Oreskovich Thomas N. Treppiedi April L. Anderson Jenae M. Ball Steven J. Dixson www.spokanebar.org YLD Rep Emily K. Arneson Executive Director Lynn M. Mounsey1116 W. Broadway, 4th Fl. Annex, Spokane, WA 99260 • (509) 477-6032 • September 12, 2016 PRESIDENT’S LETTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS By Jennifer V. Hanson On Friday, September 23rd, the VLP will be hosting the 4th Annual Champions of Justice Breakfast. This year, the Breakfast will be held in the Grand Ballroom at the Hemmingson Center at Gonzaga and The Honorable Debra Stephens will be the keynote speaker. Justice Stephens is a Spokane native as well as the first judge from the Division Three Court of Appeals to sit on the Washington State Supreme Court. Those who know her and those fortunate enough to have been taught by her at GU know that she is a wonderful and knowledgeable speaker. The Breakfast is a great opportunity to make a donation to the VLP (a minimum $50.00 per person donation is suggested), hear how those dollars are spent, and see how lives are impacted by the work done by the volunteers. We have almost 30 sitting and retired judges, commissioners, and other Spokane County officials planning to attend, in addition to many local attorneys, friends, and family. It sounds like we will have a great turn-out, but there are still a few more seats to be filled. Contact Kelly at the VLP at 509-413-2415 or Kelly@ spokanebar.org to make your reservation. If you cannot attend the Breakfast, the VLP is still happy to take your donation. Hope to see you there! SPOKANE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION CALENDAR CALL Vol. 43 No. 16 • September 12, 2016 The Calendar Call is published semi-monthly (with monthly publication in July and August) by the Spokane County Bar Association. For information, please contact Mark Wardrop at mwardrop@spokanebar.org. SEPTEMBER 15 New WSBA Admittee Swearing In at Gonzaga Law School 15 YLD LaserQuest Party 16 SCBA Evening Social at Spokane Club 19 Diversity Section Meeting 23 VLP Champions of Justice Breakfast at G.U. Hemmingson Center 27 Red Mass at Gonzaga University 28 Supreme Court Justices Forum at Gonzaga Law School OCTOBER 7 Bar Luncheon: Superior Court Candidate’s Forum at Spokane Club 21 Criminal Law CLE 27/28 Title 11.88 GAL Training NOVEMBER 4 Bar Luncheon 10 Real Estate Transactions CLE 27/28 Title 11.88 GAL Training DECEMBER 1 Best Practices CLE 8 Annual Holiday Party & VLP Silent Auction 16 Ethics CLE 22 Year-end Potpourri CLE Dates & events listed herein subject to change FALL SOCIAL The 2016 SCBA Fall Social will take place on Friday, September 16, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Spokane Club, 1002 West Riverside Avenue in the Library on the Main Floor. This is a no-host social with hosted appetizers. There is no cost to attend! Please take time to register so we have an accurate count. RSVP to Shannon Smith at Shannon@spokanebar.org. OCTOBER BAR LUNCH The October Bar Luncheon will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Spokane Club, 1002 West Riverside Avenue in the Georgian Room. $19 for members and $22 for non-members, which will be a buffet and includes your choice from two entrees, fresh vegetables, dessert and coffee, pop or iced tea; this includes tax and tip. PLEASE TAKE TIME TO PRE-REGISTER and avoid that long, last minute lineup. Thanks! SUPERIOR COURT JUDICIAL CANDIDATES FORUM Ward Andrews, Hon. Gregory Sypolt, and Hon. Linda Tompkins have agreed to participate. Tim Fennessey has a scheduling conflict. E-mail questions to be asked of the candidates in advance to Jennifer Hanson in care of lynn@spokanebar.org. Register using form on back cover PAGE 2 • CALENDAR CALL • September 12, 2016 NOTICES & NEWS YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION MEETING & ELECTIONS The Spokane Young Lawyers Division (SYLD) represents the interests of new and young lawyers to the county and state bar associations, creates social outlets for a betterconnected and collegial legal community, and supports new and young attorneys by providing networking opportunities and professional support. Members of the SCBA who are under the age of 36 or within the first five years of practice, whichever occurs later, are automatically members in the SYLD. The SYLD Board is already hard at work planning new and exciting projects and events for this year! Please make sure to like our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SpokaneYLD) to stay up to date with us, and join us at our upcoming events: SAVE THE DATE: SYLD Laser Quest Party! Thursday, September 15 Reconnect with your inner child by joining us at Laser Quest for arcade games, two rounds of laser tag and pizza! This event is expected to fill up quickly, so watch your email and our Facebook page for the opportunity to RSVP. SOLO AND SMALL PRACTICE CLE SSPS CLE: open to current SSPS MEMBERS ONLY; please contact SSPS chair for information on becoming a member. “Accounting Nuts and Bolts for Lawyers” will be presented by Jonathan Hansen. Mr. Hansen is a third year staff accountant with Wipfli, LLP in Spokane, WA. Mr. Hansen performs financial statement audits, tax returns, accountant work for small businesses, and more. This CLE will take place on Monday, September 19, 2016, at the usual address from 12:05 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reply by email with your RSVP and for address and directions (near downtown, location dependent upon number of replies). CLE credit pending for one (1) general credit. RSVP: Angel Base, SSPS Chair, angelmbase@gmail.com. More NOTICES & NEWS on Pages 7 & 8. All editorial material, including comments, appearing herein represent the views of the respective authors and does not necessarily carry the endorsement of the Association or the Board of Trustees. Likewise, the publication of any advertisement is not to be construed as an endorsement of the product or service offered unless it is specifically stated in the ad that there is such approval or endorsement. THE VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES PRO BONO SERVICE By Dee Cook VLP Coordinator August! Direct Rep cases: Kelsey Kittleson and Candace Magnin. FLAC- Mark Casey, Eowen Rosentrater, Lisa Brewer (2), Pete Lineberger, Shadan Kapri, Priscilla Vaagen, and Casey Linane Booey. We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give - Winston Churchill DAC- Dena Allen, Matt Fischer, Rhylee Smith, Casey Linane Booey, Sarah Cuellar, Kristina Ralls, Tonilynn Savage, Cindy Newell (2), and Joanna Stranger. Summer is over and everyone has gone back to school, college, or law school. Some of you were marriedcongratulations! Some of you had short staycations or actually took a real vacation. Whatever you were able to do probably made some great memories and fun times I am sure. No matter the summer’s events, we always had volunteers helping weekly at legal advice appointments or at court. We have some of most faithful and helpful volunteers ever. We are always thankful that we have coverage no matter who is away and rightly so. SCAC-Heather Hoover, Kristina Ralls, Mike Addams, Eric Leavitt, Gina Costello, Cathy Helman, Jenna Hatch, Shadan Kapri, Dena Allen, Priscilla Vaagen, Mari Luna, Kelsey Kittleson, Karen Schweigert, Casey Flores, Natalya Tarasiuk. Many of these great volunteers are weekly volunteers- Thank You! Now that everyone has gotten back to the business of work day in and day out with summer ending, take a moment to think about what the quote said. What we give is a perpetual experience that keeps on giving. Mentoring is a great way to make sure that the next generation is able to carry on the work while you are providing pro bono volunteer legal assistance. The VLP has great mentors that are able to pass along their years of wisdom and their experiences into those learning the practice of law. We have several retired or emeritus attorneys that love to do this very thing. They are finished with the grind of daily practice but not ready to sit at home and grow old. Some of our best volunteers are in their 70’s or 80’s and love to volunteer. I make sure to give them a big hug when I see them. It inspires me to keep at it myself and keep busy. So while you may be thinking you are done as you retire, please consider becoming a mentor through the VLP. Your skills and knowledge will be absorbed by law students or newly licensed attorneys eager to get their practices up and going. It will be said of you that you gave wise, sage advice that made a difference to someone else’s career or practice- what a legacy! Please contact us to become a mentor or to help in this much needed area. Mentoring is a great way to volunteer at the VLP. Many thanks to those who volunteered for the month of HJP-Mike Cressey (2), Chris Carlisle, Erin Pounds, Carlin Jude (2), Rob Rowley, Christa Lam, Loriann Miller, Barry Pfundt, Howard Herman (still at it!), Tim Szambelan, Dave Carlson, Brant Stevens, Sarah Harmon, Susan Amstadter, Brad Smith, Keith Johnstone, Evan Schneider, and Mike Whipple (2). CAP-Kirk Miller, Ted Meckler, and Al McNeil. BIC- Bill Buzard, Zach Ayers and newcomer, Dan Wu, welcome aboard! If you would like to volunteer for the Volunteer Lawyers Program, please contact Program Coordinator Dee Cook at dcook@spokanebar.org or Program Paralegal Elena Pavlenco at elena@spokanebar.org. Thank you! LOST WILL Looking for the Last Will and Testament of Kathleen (Kathy) Raye Devine of Colbert, Washington. The will was created in 2007 by an attorney in Spokane. Kathy’s date of birth was March 19th, 1934 and she passed away on May 31, 2016. Kathleen was born in Newport Washington. Kathy was married to Charles Edward Devine, who passed away on June 22, 2005. She went by Kathy, Kathleen, Kathleen Raye, Kathleen Rae and Kathleen R. Devine. She was recently remarried (2001) and changed her last name to Blair at that time. Anyone with information, please contact Dawn Swanson at (509) 939-4030. PAGE 3 • CALENDAR CALL • September 12, 2016 The 4th Annual “Champions of Justice” Breakfast Friday, September 23, 2016 7:30-8:30am (Check-in begins at 7:00) Grand Ballroom at the Hemmingson Center, Gonzaga University Complimentary on-site parking (http://www.gonzaga.edu/About/CampusMap Keynote Speaker The Honorable Debra L. Stephens Supreme Court of Washington Justice Debra L. Stephens has been a member of the Washington State Supreme Court since January 1, 2008. She previously served as a judge on Division Three of the Court of Appeals. Before taking the bench, her legal work focused on appellate practice, with over 125 appearances in the Washington Supreme Court, in addition to appearances in the Washington Court of Appeals, Idaho Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and as counsel of record in the United States Supreme Court. Justice Stephens was the coordinator of the Amicus Curiae Program of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Foundation, the longest standing institutional “friend of the court” program in the state. She also taught as an adjunct professor at Gonzaga University School of Law, in areas including federal and state constitutional law, community property, appellate advocacy, and legal research and writing. A proud member of the Washington State Minority and Justice Commission, Justice Stephens regularly volunteers at youth and justice events across the state Master of Ceremonies: Robin L. Haynes, McNeice Wheeler, WSBA President-Elect Suggested minimum donation, $50 per individual All proceeds will directly benefit the SCBA Volunteer Lawyers Program. This vital community program assists pro se litigants with their civil legal needs through local volunteer attorneys’ expertise and donated time. Constant Contact link for registration: http://conta.cc/29QO1TO Final date to register is September 18th, 2016 Contact Kelly if you would like to be a table captain or have questions at: ** 509-413-2415 or kelly@spokanebar.org ** PAGE 4 • CALENDAR CALL • September 12, 2016 We wish to thank the following sponsors for their generous support for VLP’s 4th Annual Champions of Justice of Breakfast 2016 Olympian Sponsor ($2500) Platinum Sponsors ($1500) Gold Sponsors ($500) Geana Van Dessel INB Bronze Sponsors ($250) Kirkpatrick & Startzel Davidson Backman Medeiros PLLC Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC In Kind Sponsors State Farm- Greg Mandick, Agent NW Medical Experts, Inc. A big THANK YOU to Kim Plese for program printing PAGE 5 • CALENDAR CALL • September 12, 2016 CRIMINAL LAW UPDATE CLE LOCATION: County Commissioner’s Hearing Room 1026 West Broadway Avenue, Lower Level Spokane, Washington Friday, October 21, 2016 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 6.0 law & legal credits Join us for this informative seminar, which will cover the fundamentals of residential landlordtenant law, from the rental agreement to fair housing issues to eviction actions. TOPICS & SPEAKERS: Marijuana Regulations and Enforcement – Lt. Rod Mittmann and Lt. Rob Reynolds of the Liquor and Cannabis Control Board; Self Defense in Trial – Timothy S. Note, Attorney at Law; What’s New with DUI’s and Administrative Hearings – J. Brendan Kidd of Cooney Law Offices, P.S.; Therapeutic Courts – Richard R. Wallis of the Spokane County Public Defender’s Office. Cost to attend is only $125 for SCBA members, $140 for non-SCBA members, $90 for government, legal aid and SCBA YLD Attorneys, $15 for staff and G.U. Law students. Register using the form on back page. SCBA members can register using a credit card by faxing a completed registration form and calling Shannon Smith at (509) 477-2665. s PAINE HAMBLEN e n Services include acting as e-discovery co-counsel, consulting as an ESI expert or impartial third-party ESI expert, and acting as a Special Master. E-Discovery/Technology Experience: a t t o Gregory S. Johnson (Greg), Partner/Legal Technologist r y E-DISCOVERY SERVICES • • • • • Writes and presents on computer technology issues (since 1984) Provides e-discovery training to attorneys (since 1997) Practices as e-discovery counsel (since 1998) Performs forensic ESI review via EnCase® (since 2002) Teaches e-Discovery & e-Evidence at Gonzaga University School of Law PROUDLY SERVING THE SPOKANE COMMUNITY SINCE 1893 SPOKANE TRI-CITIES www.painehamblen.com PAGE 6 • CALENDAR CALL • September 12, 2016 COEUR D’ALENE 888.455.6222 LLP 2016 TITLE 11 GUARDIANSHIP GUARDIAN AD LITEM TRAINING Thursday, October 27, 2016 Eymann Allison Hunter Jones P.S. 2208 W. Second Avenue Spokane, WA 8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Lunch is included Please bring a portable computer capable of reading a flash drive for training materials. Friday, October 28, 2016 Gonzaga University School of Law Barbieri Courtroom 721 North Cincinnati Spokane, WA 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Lunch is included Sponsored by the Spokane County Bar Association in affiliation with the Spokane County Superior Court Guardianship Training Committee. WHO MUST ATTEND To remain on the Spokane County Guardianship Guardian ad Litem Registry you must attend this Re-Certification training. However, this training does NOT satisfy registry requirements for Title 26 Family Law GALs, Adoption GALs or Dependency GALs. FOR OTHER COUNTIES, CHECK WITH YOUR COURT ADMINISTRATOR. Although this training is MANDATORY, ATTENDANCE ALONE WILL NOT ENSURE INCLUSION ON THE REGISTRIES. NEW registry applicants to the GAL registry must attend BOTH days of training (Cost: $350). CURRENT members of the GAL registry must attend the SECOND day of training (Cost: $175). CHECKS FOR THIS SEMINAR MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO GUARDIANSHIP REGISTRY. The GAL Training does not qualify for the SCBA CLE Passport. EVENT REGISTRATION FORM Your Name* _________________________________________________________ _________ Remember to provide WSBA # WSBA #* ______________ Firm* ________________________________________________________________________ Address* ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City & State __________________________________________________________________ Zip ___________________________ E-mail Address ________________________________________________________________ Phone #* ______________________ Please sign me up for: October 27 & 28, 2016 - Title 11 GAL Training - BOTH DAYS _____ ($350) or just Day 2 ____ ($175) FOR SCBA USE ONLY Enclosed is my check # __________ in the amount of __________ (CHECKS FOR THIS SEMINAR MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO GUARDIANSHIP REGISTRY) This is not a CLE Passport qualified seminar. One CLE registrant per registration form please. Feel free to duplicate! Return this form to: SCBA Event Registration - Spokane County Bar Association, MS ANX-4 SC BAR ASSN, 1116 W. Broadway, Spokane, WA 99260-0030. PAGE 7 • CALENDAR CALL • September 12, 2016 More NOTICES & NEWS FAMILY LAW SECTION MEETING Please join the first Family Law Section meeting of the new SCBA Year. Spokane County Clerk,Tim Fitzgerald will join us and provide information about upcoming changes within the clerk’s office, including the plan to keep pace through continuing to modernize the second busiest office in the county. Mr. Fitzgerald welcomes feedback, discussion and questions about how the Clerk’s office can better support Family Law cases. RSVP to Dennis Cronin at dc@dccronin.com if you can join us. This meeting is open to attorney and student members of the SCBA and their staff. Hope to see you there! A REMINDER TO FAMILY LAW PRACTITIONERS If there is a possibility the State may have an interest in your Family Law case, (TANF, current/back support, or State Medical Insurance), please call the County Prosecutor’s Office at 477-2486 to confirm whether a State’s interest exists. Thanks. WSBA LABOR & EMPLOYMENT SECTION EVENT East of the Mountains FREE Mini-CLE and Networking Event. Sponsored by the WSBA Labor & Employment Section. Hilton Garden Inn - Yakima (Cascade Room) Thursday, September 29, 3-5 p.m., followed by hosted reception Planning on attending the Federal Bar Association conference in Yakima in September? Arrive a day early and join us on Thursday, September 29 at the Hilton Garden Inn - Yakima for a free 2-credit mini-CLE. We will discuss issues and hear practical tips related to labor and employment law in the agricultural sector, in addition to hearing a panel discussion of federal judges who will share insights on effective advocacy in employment cases from the judicial perspective. Following the mini-CLE, registrants will enjoy a hosted reception/ networking event with appetizers and beverages. This event is free but space is limited. Register ASAP through mywsba.org (search for “East of the Mountains”). PAGE 8 • CALENDAR CALL • September 12, 2016 SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR COMMISSIONERS PRO TEM The Spokane County Superior Court is now accepting applications from those attorneys who wish to serve as Superior Court Commissioners Pro Tem. This is to supplement our current list through June 30, 2018. All applicants must be attorneys in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association and must have been in practice for a minimum of five years with family law experience preferred. Any applicant who has received a bar complaint and/or been the subject of any disciplinary proceedings must so indicate and provide details. Similarly, any criminal history must be disclosed and explained. Per Court policy, a thorough criminal background investigation will be conducted on all applicants. All successful applicants will serve at the pleasure of the Superior Court Judges until June 30, 2018. Commissioners pro tem will be compensated at the rate of $300 per day ($150 per half day). At no additional compensation, commissioners pro-tem will be expected to participate in periodic training sessions and be subject to periodic evaluations. The judges make no commitments or promises as to the actual number of days a given commissioner pro tem might actually work during their term on the registry. Existing commissioners pro tem do not need to re-apply. Letter applications should be sent to Ashley Callan, Superior Court Administrator, and must be received by her no later than the close of business on September 16, 2016. You may include the names and phone numbers for any references, but please do NOT include any actual written references or letters of recommendation. DISTRICT COURT CIVIL DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES NEW HOURS The Spokane County District Court Civil Department (located in the Broadway Center Building) is now open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding the noon hour). This change is to accommodate not only attorney filings but the public who will now be able to more easily file documents (and have their questions answered) either before or after work. More NOTICES & NEWS on Pages 1 & 8. More NOTICES & NEWS WASHINGTON FIRST RESPONDER WILL CLINIC NEEDS VOLUNTEERS WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO WILDFIRE VICTIMS Attorney volunteers and notaries are needed for the Washington First Responder Will Clinic to be held at Gonzaga University School of Law on Saturday, October 1, 2016. This program provides free estate planning services to first responders (fire fighters, police officers and medics) who risk their lives every day protecting our local communities. Over the past several years, WSAJ has volunteered legal help when emergencies arise, including during the Oso mudslide and the Taylor Bridge Fire. The effort each time occurred as a direct response to the disaster, gathering volunteers to help. In 2015, the WSAJ Public Affairs Committee completed guidelines for volunteer attorneys to implement a standing list of those who are able to help their communities in case of disaster. Date: Saturday, October 1, 2016 TimeS: 8:15 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. OR 12:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. In response to the wildfires in Eastern Washington, we are again sending out notice of this resource. Our list of volunteer attorneys grows regularly and is kept updated on our website. Victims can consult with the attorneys, without charge, about insurance claims, property losses, government benefits, or other matters arising from the recent wildfires. Location: Gonzaga University School of Law If you can volunteer, please sign up at http://signup.com/go/ ZBEqsn or e-mail Jessica Rullman, the Spokane Will Clinic Coordinator at jessicarullman@gmail.com. SEALING JUVENILE RECORDS CLE Free Juvenile Record Sealing CLE on Saturday, Sept. 17th. Join us from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in room 314 of Gonzaga Law School to learn about the process to seal eligible juvenile records in Spokane County. 2.5 CLE credits pending approval from the Washington State Bar Association. RSVPs appreciated by Friday, Sept. 16. Registration is dayof, starting at 8:30. Questions? Contact Catherine Brown at brownc@gonzaga.edu or TeamChild at spokaneinfo@ teamchild.org. SEPTEMBER 27TH RED MASS A list of volunteer attorneys and resource packets for victims in English and Spanish are available at www.washingtonjustice. org/index.cfm?pg=wildfire. More NOTICES & NEWS on Pages 1 & 7. INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING IN CALENDAR CALL? E-mail Mark Wardrop at mwardrop@ spokanebar.org or call (509) 477-2672. Gonzaga University School of Law Red Mass 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the University Chapel in College Hall. A reception will follow in the Globe Room, Cataldo Hall. The Red Mass is for all members of the legal profession. It is an occasion of prayerful petition and thanksgiving, regardless of religious affiliation. GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW 721 N. Cincinnati Street Spokane, WA 99220 509-313-3738 www.law.gonzaga.edu PAGE 9 • CALENDAR CALL • September 12, 2016 ON THE MOVE Winston & Cashatt, Lawyers is pleased to announce that Nancy Isserlis, former City Attorney for the City of Spokane, will be re-joining the firm on October 1, 2016. Ms. Isserlis was a principal at Winston & Cashatt from 2004 to 2012 before accepting the City Attorney position. Her legal career spans over 35 years, and she is well known within the Spokane legal community for her expertise in debtor-creditor law, receiverships and bankruptcy, and her long-standing passion and commitment to social justice. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Nancy back to the Winston & Cashatt family,” says principal Kevin J. Curtis. “Nancy’s extensive experience, reputation, and legal ability are well known throughout the state and we are indeed fortunate that she has chosen to resume her private law practice with us.” Ms. Isserlis has previously served on the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors, the Legal Foundation of Washington, Columbia Legal Services, and is a past president of the Spokane County Bar Association. Ms. Isserlis is the current board chair of the Health Sciences and Services Authority (HSSA) and is a current board member for both the Endowment for Equal Justice and the Washington Leadership Institute. She has also served as chair of the Spokane City Ethics Committee and was a founding member of the Access to Justice Board. Ms. Isserlis received the Smithmoore P. Myers Professionalism Award from the Spokane County Bar Association in 2004 and the Spokane County Bar Association Volunteer of the Year Award in 1995. Ms. Isserlis is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. “I am honored to be returning to this prestigious law firm and this wonderful group of lawyers. Winston & Cashatt has an excellent reputation both regionally and nationally and prides itself on providing exceptional services to its clients...” Winston & Cashatt is pleased to announce that Gabrielle C. Roth will be joining the firm on September 12, 2016. A longtime member of the Spokane legal community, Gabrielle’s practice at Winston & Cashatt will focus on family law and guardianships. Previously, she practiced general litigation, appellate law, and regulatory health care. Colleen Collins, Gabrielle’s longtime paralegal, will also be joining her at Winston & Cashatt. Gabrielle is an experienced family law and guardianship attorney; she has handled complex family law matters, including divorces, child support actions, parenting plan and child support modifications, third party custody, pre/postnuptial agreements, and numerous other related issues for many years. Her experience also extends to all stages of the guardianship process: working with clients seeking to file an action for a family member, working as a RCW Title 11 guardian ad litem, representing incapacitated persons through the process, and representing guardians and agencies both during litigation and after. She has worked with professional guardians through various levels of discipline, both locally and through State levels and appeal. Gabrielle serves as a Title 11 guardian ad litem and a Title 4 guardian ad litem for Spokane County and nearby outlying counties. Gabrielle spent most of her childhood overseas and in Montana, moved to Spokane to attend Gonzaga Law in 1998, and found home. She has two young children and three dogs (and most of her sanity intact). When she is not working, Gabrielle operates a kid taxi service to soccer and school, worships football, and loves to cook. Paine Hamblen LLP recently hired Yonicio Hernandez and Ian J. Pisarcik as associate attorneys in the Spokane office. Mr. Hernandez’s practice emphasis is in Taxation. He earned his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law, his J.D. from University of Tennessee College of Law, and his Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology from University of Washington. Mr. Hernandez is admitted to practice in the States of Washington and New York and is fluent in spoken and written Spanish. Mr. Pisarcik’s practice emphasis is in Civil Litigation. He earned his J.D. from University of Pittsburgh School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from Marist College. Mr. Pisarcik is admitted to practice in the State of Washington and Oregon. PAGE 10 • CALENDAR CALL • September 12, 2016 WA State Supreme Court Judicial Candidates Forum 5:00 – 6:30 pm Wednesday, September 28 Barbieri Moot Court Room Gonzaga University School of Law 721 N. Cincinnati St. Spokane Moderated by Ann Murphy, President League of Women Voters of WA Hear the Candidates Justice, Position 1 David DeWolf Mary Yu Justice, Position 5 Barbara Madsen Greg Zempel Justice, Position 6 Dave Larson Charlie Wiggins Co-sponsored by: League of Women Voters® of Washington Education Fund League of Women Voters® of the Spokane Area Empowering all Washingtonians to engage in a more responsible and responsive democracy PAGE 11 • CALENDAR CALL • September 12, 2016 George Critchlow Now Available to Mentor Lawyers critchlowlaw@gmail.com 509 707-8413 After 36 years of practicing law and teaching students how to practice law, I am now available to mentor, advise, and consult on a range of issues – from procedural and substantive legal questions to development of a case theory, discovery and motion practice, legal writing, trial strategy and preparation, settlement strategy, the rules of professional conduct, post-trial motions, appeals, and relations with clients and lawyers. My credentials and experience include: Professor Emeritus, Gonzaga University School of Law Former Gonzaga Law School Director of Clinical Programs Former two-time Gonzaga Law school interim dean Fulbright Professor Co-founder of the Gonzaga Institute for Hate Studies Mentorship and supervision of law students in their representation of clients in a wide variety of civil and criminal matters Trial and appellate litigation in state courts, federal courts, and the Supreme Court of the United States Teaching clinical courses, civil procedure, criminal procedure, litigation skills, international human rights, and professional responsibility International teaching experience in Romania, Jordan, Italy, and Brazil Current member of Washington’s Practice of Law Board (appointed by state supreme court) Please give me a call if you need help in an existing case, are considering taking on a new case but feel uncertain about how to proceed, have a thorny ethical problem, are evaluating the merits of an appeal, or are having an especially difficult time with a client, lawyer, or judge. I will strive to negotiate a reasonable fee based on your needs, your ability to pay, and the demands of the case. I believe that disputes should be resolved whenever possible through conciliation or mediation but I understand that resolution of some disputes requires a full adversarial process. George Critchlow critchlowlaw@gmail.com 509 707-8413 PAGE 12 • CALENDAR CALL • September 12, 2016 • • • • • • PAGE 13 • CALENDAR CALL • September 12, 2016 40 HOUR BASIC MEDIATION TRAINING September 30th- October 2 & October 14th-16th Trainer: Leslie Ann Grove $555 by September 1stt, $595 after that 509-456-0103 www.nwmediationcenter.com CLEs available Legal Writing Services. Bogged down with big projects that take too much time away from the rest of your practice? Licensed Washington attorney with superb legal writing skills available to write appellate briefs, pleadings, motions for summary judgment, etc. References and/or writing samples provided. Reasonable and negotiable rates. Contact ParagonLegal@comcast.net or call (509) 220-8902. NOTICE TO CURRENT SCBA MEMBERS ONLY The SCBA has paid the necessary fees to subscribe to the Spokane County’s Document Viewer service (“Service”). As a result, as a direct benefit to SCBA members, we are able to provide physical or electronic copies of superior court documents that are available for viewing via the Service under Spokane County Superior Court Local Administrative Rule LAR 0.8. and district court documents that are available for viewing via the Service as provided for under Spokane County District Court Local Rule or Spokane County District Court General Order No. 03-2011. If you would like to utilize this service, please contact Shannon Smith at Shannon@SpokaneBar.org or (509) 477-2665 for pricing details. You will need to provide her with the complete docket list obtained from the Court’s web site: http://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm?fa=home.home along with a list of document(s) needed - including the number next to the document on the list. If you have any additional questions, please contact Shannon Smith (Shannon@spokanebar.org) at the SCBA Office at (509) 477-2665. PAGE 14 • CALENDAR CALL • September 12, 2016 VotingforJudges.org An information resource for Washington voters Know Your Judge Before You Vote! Voting forJudges.org is an award-winning, nonpartisan, impartial source of information about judicial elections in the state of Washington. View the 2016 Judicial Ratings today! DIVORCE and FAMILY MEDIATION Wm. FRED ARONOW - Superior court commissioner 1996-2007 and 2010-2011 in Spokane and Stevens Counties respectively. - 35 years of family law experience - 600+ family law mediations since 2007. - Family law litigator 1981-’95. - Pro tem service ‘88-’95 and ‘07-present. - Retired U.S. Army Colonel and veteran. - Adv. family law mediation training, 2012. CALL TODAY (509) 496-9714 FAX (509) 255-5376 E-mail Fred@AronowEnterprises.com MEDIATION & ARBITRATION CONTRACT PARALEGAL SERVICES Insurance, Business, Employment, Injury Julie M. Pendleton William F. Etter (Bill) Etter, McMahon, Lamberson, Van Wert & Oreskovich, P.C. Spokane, Washington 25 years’ experience ADR Background - ADR Trained 1987 - Over 1,000 private mediations (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) - Over 50 private arbitrations - 1997-1998 Superior Court appointed Claims Evaluator, Firestorm Class Action settlement - 2014 Federal Court appointed Arbiter for Hanford Downwinder settlement To Schedule: Contact Etter, McMahon, Lamberson, Van Wert & Oreskovich, P.C. 618 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 210 Spokane, WA 99201 Legal Assistant, Ms. Margie Blaine–(509)747-9100 E-mail: mblaine@ettermcmahon.com Personal Injury Employment General Litigation Available for: ►► Temporary fill-in work ►► Office work overflow ►► Document summaries ►► Demand letters ►► Discovery ►► All aspects of trial prep Phone: (509) 999-3050 E-mail: julie@washingtonparalegalservices.com Website: washingtonparalegalservices.com PAGE 15 • CALENDAR CALL • September 12, 2016 Attorney Position Paralegal Position Local boutique Law firm with a growing practice has an opening for an energetic and hardworking associate attorney. We are looking for an organized, Type A personality with at least ten years of experience. Applicants should have a good sense of humor, show a wilingness to work hard, have good organizational skills, is cheerful and fun to be around, have the ability to multitask effectively, have the ability to work with dificult people or people under great stress, pays attention to detail, punctual, have the ablity to work with others, and a positive attitude. Local boutique Law firm with a growing practice has an opening for an energetic and hardworking paralegal. We are looking for an organized, Type A personality with at least ten years of experience. Applicants should have a good sense of humor, show a wilingness to work hard, have good organizational skills, is cheerful and fun to be around, have the ability to multi-task effectively, have the ability to work with dificult people or people under great stress, pays attention to detail, punctual, have the ablity to work with others, and a positive attitude. Please apply by mail at the Spokane County Bar Office. Include your resume and a cover letter that indicates the three typos in this posting. Please also include references of at least two former employers. Lastly include the results of your personality test. A free test can be found at 16personalities.com. Please apply by mail at the Spokane County Bar Office. Include your resume and a cover letter that indicates the three typos in this posting. Please also include references of at least two former employers. Lastly include the results of your personality test. A free test can be found at 16personalities.com. EVENT REGISTRATION FORM Remember to provide WSBA # Your Name* _________________________________________________________ _________ WSBA #* ______________ Firm* ________________________________________________________________________ Address* ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City & State __________________________________________________________________ Zip ___________________________ E-mail Address ________________________________________________________________ Phone #* ______________________ Please sign me up for: r September 16, 2016 - FALL SOCIAL (This member benefit is complementary for members & their guest) r October 7, 2016 - OCTOBER CANDIDATE’S FORUM LUNCHEON CLE r October 21, 2016 - CRIMINAL LAW UPDATE CLE $19 - members $22 - nonmembers $125 - members $140 - nonmembers $90 - discounted groups $15 - staff & students Enclosed is my check # __________ in the amount of __________ I have already paid my 2015-2016 Annual CLE Passport Fee One CLE registrant per registration form please. Feel free to duplicate! Return this form to: SCBA Event Registration - Spokane County Bar Association, MS ANX-4 SC BAR ASSN, 1116 W. Broadway, Spokane, WA 99260-0030. FOR SCBA USE ONLY REMEMBER: Late registrations (the day of the seminar) are charged a $25 late fee. Your cooperation is appreciated. PAGE 16 • CALENDAR CALL • September 12, 2016 CLASSIFIED ADS OFFICE SPACE Affordable private offices located in nice, contemporary Spokane Valley Law firm. Great location. Conference room use included. Receptionist services negotiable. Call (509) 342-8970. OFFICE SHARE available 10-1-16. Corner executive office for you and ample work space for your assistant, just minutes away from the Courthouse. Quiet office space with a view includes use of cozy conference room, ample free parking and daily office maintenance. Affordable cost share available for printer/copier/fax/ scanner and high speed internet access. Non-smoker preferred. Call 509.327-3675 for a viewing appointment. EMPLOYMENT Busy Spokane Valley law firm looking for a contract/associate attorney. Some training provided. For more information please call (509) 342-8970. Downtown law firm seeking an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant for one + attorney. The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, independent worker – as well as part of a team, attention to detail and accuracy, problem solver, some customer service, calendaring, experience with medical summaries, and some knowledge of Idaho rules and regulations. The candidate should also be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word. Some training will be provided. Please e-mail resume, cover letter and references to Downtown Paralegal in care of the Spokane County Bar Association to Shannon@SpokaneBar.org. Paine Hamblen LLP seeks an experienced litigation attorney with 2+ years’ experience to join their practice. Ideal candidates will have experience in all aspect of litigation including strong research and writing skills and a high level of professionalism. A Washington bar license is required. We offer competitive salary and benefits. When applying please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Hiring Committee, Paine Hamblen LLP, 717 W. Sprague Ave., Ste. 1200, Spokane, WA 99201. Paine Hamblen LLP seeks a talented real estate attorney with 5+ years’ experience to join their practice. Ideal candidates will have experience with acquisitions, sales, development, financing, and leasing. A Washington bar license is required. We offer competitive salary and benefits. When applying please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Hiring Committee, Paine Hamblen LLP, 717 W. Sprague Ave., Ste. 1200, Spokane, WA 99201. PAGE 17 • CALENDAR CALL • September 12, 2016