COMMUNICATOR - Volusia County Bar Association

COMMUNICATOR
Newsletter of the Volusia County Bar Association
October 2012
FREE CLE SEMINAR
2012 Pro Bono
Awards Breakfast
presented by the Council on Aging of Volusia County
1.0 general hours approved
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October 4, 2012
Elder Care Services in Volusia County
7:45 a.m. breakfast
8:15 a.m. program
Halifax River Yacht Club
Daytona Beach
RSVP: LarryG@clsmf.org
Seeking Volunteers for
Legal Advice Clinic
Home Health Partnership with Halifax Health
Guardianship Services Community Services
Questions and Answers Period
October 10, 2012
(11:30 buffet lunch, seminar from 12:00 – 1:00)
DeLand YMCA
761 E. International Speedway Blvd. DeLand
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
CLSMF office, 128 Orange Avenue
Final Call for Runners!
Volunteer lawyers will assist those individuals
attending by providing legal advice and/or
pro se assistance in civil legal matters. We will
provide participating attorneys with a legal
advice checklist and pro se forms that can be
utilized at the clinics.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Attorneys interested in volunteering for this
event, should contact Mike Speranza at 386255-6573
ext.
2425
or
by
email,
Michaels@clsmf.org
5K Brain Chase
Zombie Run!
Stetson University Campus, DeLand
Law Firm Challenge!
Who can bring the most runners?
Sign up a group under your firm name - staff, spouses, children,
relatives, friends of friends can be included in the tally!
Current
number to beat is 14! Winner of the Law Firm Challenge will be
awarded a complimentary breakfast provided by the VCBA! Online
registration or complete the enclosed registration form.
CRIMINAL DIVISION e-Filing Training with the Clerk’s office
Learn how to e-File in the criminal divisions in Volusia County.
Discussion, training, live demo and Q & A.
2 Locations, 2 Dates, 4 Trainings per Day
First Come, First Served. No need to pre-register.
Wednesday, November 14th
Thursday, November 15th
DeLand Courthouse Jury Room
Daytona Justice Center Jury Room
Choose a time:
9:00 am; 11:00 am; 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Choose a time:
9:00 am; 11:00 am; 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
ShuffieldLowman Welcomes
Volusia County’s Janet E. Martinez
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OFFICERS
Sebrina Slack, President
R. Brooks Casey, President Elect
Michael Woods, Treasurer
Kenneth Bohannon, Secretary
Erin Thompson, YLD Representative
Amanda Jacobsen, YLD Elect
DIRECTORS
Michael Ciocchetti
Arthur Graham
R. Jeremy Hill
Michael Kelton
Wendy Mara
Abraham McKinnon
Jacquelyn Roys
Bethany Schonsheck
Albert Tetrault
CONTACT INFORMATION
Volusia County Bar Association
Kathie Selover, Executive Director
340 S. Beach St. Suite 128
PO Box 15050
Daytona Beach, FL 32115
386-253-9471
Email: volusiabar@gmail.com
Web: www.volusiabar.org
ShuffieldLowman proudly announces the addition of seasoned attorney Janet E.
Martinez to its team. In a unique move to bring community-customized legal
support to surrounding areas, Orlando's ShuffieldLowman continues growing
with an eye toward best serving Central Florida. Heading her Volusia County
office at 203 East Rich Avenue in Deland Florida, vastly experienced and highly
respected Janet E. Martinez becomes an Of Counsel Attorney to Orlando's
ShuffieldLowman, and in-turn, ShuffieldLowman becomes Of Counsel to Janet
E. Martinez.
Janet Martinez earned her law degree (J.D., 1978) from Yale Law School and her undergraduate degree
from Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1975, summa cum laude.) She brings clients more than 30 years of experience in estate planning, with emphasis on complex tax issues, business succession planning, , estate and
trust administration, charitable giving, international tax and estate planning, non-profits, and business
law. Martinez speaks several foreign languages, but focuses on a bilingual practice in Spanish to best serve
the growing Spanish-speaking clientele in the areas. She has been published both nationally and internationally.
This strategic alliance will allow the vast experience of attorneys in both firm's offices to serve the Orange
and Volusia County areas with the highest degree of legal talent . "I am so pleased to bring this tremendous
depth of full-service legal experience to my clients," says Martinez who services clients across East Central
Florida. ShuffieldLowman firm principal Bill Lowman says, "We are thrilled to welcome Janet, as it is very
important for transactional, tax and other business clients to have the services of such an experienced attorney to best care for their legal concerns. Janet will be on-site as-needed to work with our attorneys and
paralegals on our clients’ issues. Additionally, our attorneys and paralegals will have the opportunity to serve
Janet’s clients, as well," says firm principal and shareholder, William R. Lowman, Jr.
Especially noted for her leadership in the Volusia and Flagler communities, including serving as the Treasurer of the Volusia United Way Women’s Initiative, the President of the Volusia County Women’s Network, and
as a member of the Latino Advisory Committee to the Volusia County School Board, her contributions also
extend to serving as Legal Advisor to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando. In addition, her
pro bono work with Alianza de Mujeres Activas, Inc. a northwest Volusia County group focused on generating food and funding for women and families in need, was honored with receipt of the 2007 Volusia County
Bar's Above and Beyond award. Martinez also brings pro bono
leadership to the Alliance for International Reforestation, Inc., an international organization dedicated to
reforestation in poverty stricken areas of Guatemala and Nicaragua.
Shuffield, Lowman & Wilson, P.A. located in downtown Orlando in the Gateway Center building, is a full
service law firm practicing in the areas of corporate law, securities, banking & finance, bankruptcy & creditors
rights, land use & government law, real estate, commercial and civil litigation, labor and employment, health
law, immigration, estate planning and probate, guardianship & elder law, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, patent licensing, trademarks & copyrights, tax law, planning for high net worth families with
closely held businesses, and environmental law.
DIRECTORY UPDATE
Spencer Hathaway
120 Acklins Circle, 104
Daytona Beach FL 32119
Carleen Leffler
11 Cliffview Lane
Ormond Beach, Florida 32174
Carleen.A.Leffler@law.fcsl.edu
386-214-7236
James Stowers
JStowersLaw@gmail.com
George Trovato
Principle Legal Offices, P.A.
200 E. Graves Avenue
Orange City, FL 32763
JEFFREY P. BROCK
Certified Circuit Court Mediator
MITCHELL A. GORDON
by the Supreme Court of Florida
Mediating:
*Business/Commercial disputes
*Real Property disputes
*Foreclosure disputes
*Probate disputes
ATTORNEY AT LAW
CERTIFIED BY
THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT
AS A
FAMILY LAW MEDIATOR
QUALIFIED AS APPELLATE MEDIATOR FOR
THE 5TH DISCTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
MITCHELL A. GORDON , P.A.
Board Certified Real Estate Attorney
Smith, Hood, Loucks, Stout, Bigman, Brock
444 Seabreeze Boulevard, Ste.900
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386)254-6875
HOURS BY APPOINTMENT
Telephone: (386) 258-0020
Facsimile: (386) 255-2089
Post Office Box 968
Daytona Beach, FL 32115-0968
TONYA D. CROMARTIE
Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator
Experienced Family Law Attorney
Centrally Located
Two Conference Rooms Available
Reasonable Fees and Flexible Hours
“Let me settle your case”
THE CROMARTIE LAW FIRM, P.A.
648 S. Ridgewood Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386)615-9521 (386)615-9523 Fax
Email: dacromartie@msn.com
Witness Statements, Services & Locates
Photography & Diagramming
Collected Standards
Document Retrieval
Asset Searches
Surveillance
Reliable * Experienced * Thorough
1.855.438.1051
CaseAdvantageInvestigations.Com
TETRAULT LAW, P.A.
"Calls returned promptly!"
P. O. Box 350476
Palm Coast, FL 32135
Work/Cell: 904-377-5585
Home: 386-446-0316
tetraultlaw@cfl.rr.com
www.tetraultlaw.com
www.linkedin.com/in/altetrault
ATTORNEY AT LAW
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT CERTIFIED
CIRCUIT CIVIL MEDIATOR
Al acquired experience and expertise through a career in
the computer industry, where he served in executive positions
with an F500 company before leading an early-stage Internet
company as CEO. He has negotiated complex transactions
for products and services, especially in the computer and
software industry.
Al believes that mediation is the best approach to dispute
resolution. He understands that facilitating an agreement
often requires the mediator to adopt an evaluative style, and is
comfortable in this role.
Locations in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Bunnell, Daytona
Beach, Deland and Orlando – or your office. Call for details.
Appellate Attorney
Steven J. Guardiano
412 N. Wild Olive Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Telephone: 386-257-7666
Fax: 386-257-4211
Website: www.stevenguardiano.com
Email: steven@stevenguardiano.com
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Practice concentrating in
Appellate Law
Civil & Criminal Appeals
Post-Conviction Remedies
Over 25 years of appellate experience including
6 years 5th DCA Staff Attorney
4 years Senior Assistant Attorney General
Established in private practice in 1998
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DAYTONA BEACH OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE
Large 2 room office suite located in the historic Kress Building is now available for lease. This beautiful office space overlooks Beach Street and is conveniently located within walking distance of the
Volusia County Courthouse Annex, the Volusia County Criminal Court, and the Court of Appeals.
Rent includes scheduled use of conference room, utilities and internet service, incentives available
with extended lease terms.
140 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Call 386-843-3623 or email info@kressdaytona.com
ATTORNEY FOR HIRE
Determined, hard working, good reputation; Volusia county attorney available for contract and/or
part time legal work, including legal research, drafting pleadings/motions, covering court appearances, mediations, depositions. All of Volusia County, and some surrounding area counties.
Anthony T. Litsch III, Florida Bar number 0084437, 386-409-7252, bb_litsch4@att.net