December 2010 Subpoena - San Antonio Bar Association
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December 2010 Subpoena - San Antonio Bar Association
Subpoena NEWSLETTER Official newsletter of the San Antonio Bar Association December 2010 Vol. LXXXVI Number 5 in this issue Joe Frazier Brown Award Nominations Dave Evans Honored by ABA FBA Brown Bag Lunch TexasNeutrals.org Launched NACDL Mid-winter Meeting Celebrate the Holidays with the BCWB Indigent Defense Systems Review SA Bar Auxiliary Update Salary Survey for TX Paralegals Family Justice Center Presents Extreme Family Law Makeover Law Firm Merchant Acct. now LawPay Hon. Dial Honored with Art Donation 3 3 4 5 5 10 10 11 12 15 15 19 20 departments President’s Message Community Justice Program Briefly Announcements SABF Update Committee Corner New Member Welcome Listings Calendar www.sabar.org 2 6 14 16 18 20 21 23 Celebrate the Season with SABA & SABF — help support the Bexar County Children’s Court! On Thursday, December 9, come enjoy a special meal with the San Antonio Bar Association and the San Antonio Bar Foundation at our annual holiday luncheon with special guest speaker, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas Chief Judge Fred Biery! Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped, new or gently used toy for the Children’s Court on the third floor of the Bexar County Courthouse. In addition to stocking the children’s educational/play room with toys, computers and Internet access so that children can keep up with their schoolwork, the Children’s Courts also have an ongoing need for children’s toys and gift items. If a child is enthralled with a book or has fallen in love with a stuffed animal, that item is given to the child upon departure. Each child who goes through the court system is also given a gift bag containing age-appropriate toys, snacks and books. There is a particular need for gift items for older children, such as books, craft supplies and gift cards. If you’d prefer to give a monetary gift, please make it payable to SABA, and we will use the money to purchase gift cards to be used in these gift bags. Please help us make this our best toy drive yet! All attorneys who volunteered to “Just Take One” pro bono case through the Community Justice Program in 2010 are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch at the holiday luncheon. In order to attend free of charge, you must RSVP on or before December 8 and identify yourself as a CJP volunteer attorney. The luncheon will take place at the Plaza Club, located on the 21st floor of the Frost Bank Tower. The cost to attend is $22 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Please register online at www.sabar. org or telephone your reservation to 210.227.8822 x99. Space will be limited, so please RSVP early! Save the Date: SABA/SABF Holiday Luncheon, 12/9 Subpoena Deadline, 12/10 Last Chance Videos, 12/16-17 Bexar County Holiday, 12/24 Bexar County Holiday, 12/31 Investiture Ceremonies, 1/1 Swearing-in ceremony schedule for newly elected judges The San Antonio Bar Association will coordinate the swearing-in ceremonies for recently elected judges on Saturday, January 1, 2011 in the Bexar County Justice Center’s Central Jury Room and the Presiding Courtroom of the Bexar County Courthouse. The agenda is as follows: Presiding Court: 9 a.m. John D. Fleming, County Court at Law No. 1 10:15 a.m.Jason Wolff, County Court at Law No. 2 11:30 a.m.Carlo Key, County Court at Law No. 11 1 p.m. Bill C. White, County Court at Law No. 14 2:15 p.m. Eugenia “Genie” Wright, County Court at Law No. 7 3:30 p.m.Wayne Christian, County Court at Law No. 6 - continued on page 4 - Subpoena 2 Newsletter President’s Message Christmas Magic December was always my favorite time of the year as a child because it meant that all the wonders and joys of the Christmas season were finally here. In fact, one of my most vivid memories is lying in bed awake at night counting down the days till Christmas morning. Back then, our family had very little money but my wonderful mother somehow worked her magic so that Christmas morning included an array of toys and goodies. I could hardly wait. December remains a special time for me because I love the kindness, compassion and goodwill associated with this time of year. Lawyers can be especially generous. Just look around and you will see lawyers spearheading a project or otherwise contributing in a meaningful way. Adopt a Soldier Attorney David Stephenson and his lovely wife Mary organize three dozen volunteers to send care packages to a military unit, the 2-17 Cavalry Regiment of the 101st Airborne, currently stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan. This particular unit’s primary purpose is to fly rescue missions in a two-man Kiowa helicopter, probably one of the most dangerous assignments of the war. As described in the September 2010 issue of Men’s Journal, “Our job is to put ourselves between the infantry and the enemy,” explains Chief Warrant Officer and Kiowa pilot Krystian McKeown. “If we aren’t getting shot at, we’re not doing our job.” Because of their mission, Mary and David Stephenson wanted to recruit a pen pal for each and every soldier in the unit. Therefore, they kept asking people to join their project until they had 36 volunteers from throughout the community. The group sends care packages every two months. Most items sent are directly for the soldiers; however, the solders have also requested items that they can use as gifts for the Afghan children. Small soccer balls and lined journals with colored markers are especially popular. “Our next ship date is November 21st so we’ll send home-baked goodies and hot chocolate and strings of Christmas lights, things that will hopefully be welcome reminders of the approaching holidays,” says Mary. “We also send letters or cards each time we ship. Most of the troops don’t send a reply, but that’s not what’s important. I think they need to know that someone is thinking about them, and that we’re so grateful for the sacrifices they make every day to keep the rest of us safe. This has been our very small attempt to make life a little easier for the brave men and women who risk so much.” Toy Drive for the Children’s Court The San Antonio Bar Association hosts an annual toy drive for the Bexar County Children’s Court. Donations of toys or cash are accepted at the bar offices and during the December monthly luncheon. Toys are then donated to Judge Richard Garcia and Judge Charles Montemayor and their staff to distribute to children involved in child protective service cases. The goal is to provide a book or toy as a gift to each child involved in a courthouse hearing. Urban Connection The Mexican American Bar Association continues their four year tradition of networking with Urban Connection, an organization that seeks to provide strong, supportive community for the residents of the San Antonio Housing Authority properties. MABA matches families living on the city’s Westside with MABA members volunteering to provide Christmas gifts and other necessities such as coats and shoes. Food Drives The San Antonio Young Lawyers will host their 4th Annual Christmas Party and Canned Food Drive to benefit the San Antonio Food Bank in mid-December. In the past, this event has collected hundreds of canned food items and money for donation to the San Antonio Food Bank. For every dollar donated several meals can be purchased by the food bank. Purses, Pearls, Pumps and Portfolios The Bexar County Women’s Bar Association plans to collect the 4 “P”s for Dress for Success (purses, pearls, pumps and portfolios) for donation to Dress for Success, an organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women. The BCWBA also collects toiletries for the San Antonio Rape Crisis Center. President Christine Reinhard says, “We’ve been gathering some sort of item to donate to a deserving charity each year at our Holiday Luncheon for as long as I can remember, and this year will be no exception to that tradition.” These are just a few examples of how our legal community gives its time, talent and money. Other generous souls among us wrap gifts for Elf Louise, donate to the Battered Women’s Shelter, provide “Angel Food,” sponsor the Mission Road Ministries’ fundraiser (serving developmentally challenged children and adults), staff the Bexar County Detention Ministries’ holiday party (for children with a parent in custody), donate to the St. Vincent de Paul Bistro at Haven for Hope (serving over 700 meals daily to the homeless of San Antonio), or host a lonely soldier for Christmas dinner. I applaud each lawyer who works their own Christmas magic in our community by focusing on children, family, generosity and good will. Heaven knows there is no shortage of need. Subpoena 3 Newsletter Submit your nominations for the ‘11 Joe Frazier Brown, Sr. Award! Joe Frazier Brown, Sr. Award of Excellence Nominations are now being accepted for the Joe Frazier Brown, Sr. Award of Excellence, created in 1994 for the purpose of recognizing an outstanding lawyer in the community. The award was established as a long-term tribute in honor of Joe Frazier Brown, Sr., who had a distinguished career and also taught and influenced many attorneys throughout the years. He was the 150th District Court Judge from 1957 until 1963 and president of the San Antonio Bar Association from 1964 until 1965. Judge Brown died in 1993. The award recognizes an attorney (or attorneys) who exemplifies all that is good about our profession. He or she should demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, exceptional skills as a counselor and advocate and such personal attributes as honor, integrity, service and intelligence. He or she should be a model of the Texas Lawyer’s Creed and an inspiration for others in serving our clients and fulfilling our responsibility to the legal system. The first winner of the award was Solomon Casseb, Jr. in 1994, and last year’s winner was Charlie Butts. The Joe Frazier Brown, Sr. Award of Excellence will be presented to the recipient(s) at the annual Law Day luncheon in May of 2011. Names of all recipients are permanently on display in the San Antonio Bar Association offices, located on the fifth floor of the Bexar County Courthouse. Letters of nomination should be submitted to the San Antonio Bar Association, Bexar County Courthouse, Suite 500, 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205. Nominations letters should be no longer than three pages and will be accepted though Monday, February 28, 2011. ABA names Dave Evans National Outstanding Young Lawyer Dave Evans of Langley & Banack, Inc. has been selected as the 2010 American Bar Association National Outstanding Young Lawyer Award recipient, which recognizes an ABA young lawyer in good standing who exhibits: professional excellence; service to the profession and the bar; service to the community; and/or a reputation for or the advancement of legal ethics and professional responsibility. Other finalists included Jessica King of Wisconsin and Amanda Sansone of Florida. David was selected among numerous other attorneys from across the country for his tireless efforts in improving our profession, his numerous contributions to our local community and his willingness to help all those who are in need. A shareholder with the firm Langley & Banack, Inc., Dave works primarily in their litigation section, focusing on employment and general litigation law. He has served the San Antonio Bar and community since graduating from law school. As a director and later as President of the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association, he worked diligently to increase membership numbers and participation. Dave also serves as an officer on the San Antonio Bar Foundation, member of the local William S. Sessions Inns of Court, and director on the Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors. Dave will be presented this award at the ABA Midyear Meeting on Saturday, February 12, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. On behalf of the San Antonio Bar Association, congratulations, Dave! You make the San Antonio legal community proud! Bilingual Mediation & Arbitration Insurance Law Construction Law Employment Law Rene Diaz Former District Judge TMCA Credentialed Mediator Family Law Personal Injury Probate Law The Historic Milam Bldg. 115 E. Travis, Suite 333 San Antonio, TX 78205 One of S.A.’s BEST Mediators “SCENE IN SA Magazine” (2007, 2008, 2009) P: 210-226-4500 F: 210-226-4502 Judge@Diazmediation.com www.Diazmediation.com Subpoena 4 Newsletter FBA Government Contracts Committee Brown Bag Luncheon 745 East Mulberry, Suite 500, Conference Room. Speaker Jon Bailey, Esq. “New Puzzle Pieces: WOSB & 8(a) Regulations.” INFO: Joan Kelley Fowler Gluys 210.524.3821, jgluys@dulske-gluys.com we’re - continued from front page Central Jury Room: January 18, 2011 11:45 a.m. MCLE: 1.0 hour Investiture schedule (cont.) 9 a.m. Angus McGinty, 144th District Court 10:15 a.m.Walden Shelton, County Court at Law No. 9 11:30 a.m.Richard Price, 285th District Court 1 p.m. Melisa Skinner, 290th District Court 2:15 p.m. Liza Rodriguez, County Court at Law No. 8 3:30 p.m.Cathy Stryker, 224th District Court 4:45 p.m.Scott Roberts, County Court at Law No. 12 Additionally, new District Clerk Donna Kay will be sworn in at 2 p.m. on January 1, 2011 in the courtroom of Probate Judge Tom Rickhoff. Jason Pulliam will be sworn in as judge of County Court at Law No. 5 at 2 p.m. on January 7, 2011 in the Central Jury Room of the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center. St. Mary’s University School of Law Office of Career Services is hosting interviews and a networking reception for small firm and solo practitioners looking to hire law clerks. February 16, 2011 St. Mary’s University School of Law Sarita Kenedy East Law Library For more information and to reserve your spot, contact Suzanne Patrick, Director of Career Services, at (210) 436-3511 or spatrick@stmarytx.edu. on Small Firms School of law www.stmarytx.edu/law Subpoena 5 Newsletter Texas Chapter of National Academy of NACDL Mid-winter Distinguished Neutrals Launches New Meeting coming to Website for Local Firms,TexasNeutrals.org The NADN is pleased to announce the launch of our new Texas chapter, the Texas Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (TADN). The Texas Academy is an invitation-only statewide association whose membership consists of mediators and arbitrators distinguished by their hands-on experience in the field of civil/ commercial conflict resolution and by their commitment to the practice of alternative dispute resolution. Just 47 attorneys and judges have been recognized as Charter Members of the Academy, including a majority of the state’s most widely-accepted ADR professionals across all regions of the state. The Texas chapter has an appointed executive committee of 4 prominent ADR luminaries: Will Pryor (Dallas), Gary McGowan (Houston), Karl Bayer (Austin) and Don Philbin (San Antonio). The Academy’s new website is specifically designed to “make life easier” for Texas attorneys, corporate counsel, adjusters and perhaps most of all for law firm support staff. TexasNeutrals.org allows firms to quickly find a suitable neutral by identifying their preferred metro-region and dispute type, navigating straight to a roster of trusted local neutrals. A majority of the Academy’s members also publish their availability calendars online for the benefit of clients. This allows the selection of a neutral and the scheduling of appointments to be greatly expedited for all parties involved. Law Office of Appeals Briefed/Argued Error Preservation Dispositive Motions Original Proceedings Jury Charges Research TexasNeutrals.org is based on the NADN database, already in wide use in several other states but particularly in Florida, where the software was developed for the local litigation community. Widely utilized by local law firms, the Florida Circuit-Civil Mediator Society (FCCMS), a top-tier association of over 200 of Florida’s full-time mediators, receives over 20,000 mediation bookings each year since 2008. The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) is a national association whose membership consists of mediators and arbitrators distinguished by their hands-on experience in the field of civil and commercial conflict resolution. NADN was established in 2009 following a conference of the committees of 5 regional ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) associations from Florida, California, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. As of August 2010, the association has over 600 top-tier ADR attorneys and judges confirmed as charter members across more than 40 states, making it the largest online roster of experienced neutrals in the nation. Membership to the Academy is by invitation-only, with a strict peer-nomination vote and extensive client-interview vetting procedure, intended to ensure that only the top 5-10% of qualifying practitioners in each state are invited to join the network. For more information about the Texas Academy, visit www.TexasNeutrals.org/about Jeff Small Flexible Arrangements (Hourly, Contingency, Flat Fee) Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Civil Appeals Litigation Support Appellate Mediation 210.496.0611 jdslaw@satx.rr.com f: 210.579.1399 San Antonio in 2011: Sponsors needed! NACDL is coming to San Antonio for our Mid-winter meeting in 2011. Several receptions are scheduled as part of the seminar. Wednesday, February 16, 2011 3:30 p.m. - Early Registration & Exhibits 6:30 p.m. - Welcome to San Antonio Reception Hosted by the law offices of Goldstein, Goldstein & Hilley Thursday, February 17, 2011 5:30 p.m. - Opening Reception Westin Riverwalk; Enjoy a private reception with your colleagues. Sponsor needed Friday, February 18, 2011 7 p.m. - Closing Reception The Vault; Corner of Commerce and Presa Sponsor needed The law offices of Goldstein, Goldstein & Hilley have generously agreed to sponsor the Wednesday evening reception. NACDL is looking for other San Antonio firms that may be able to sponsor the remaining two receptions. Without some financial support these receptions will not take place. If you or your firm is interested in sponsoring a reception, please contact NACDL Director Of Sales and Marketing, James Bergmann, at 202.872.8600 or by email at james@nacdl.org. Subpoena 6 Newsletter ANNOUNCEMENTS Thank You OCTOBER & November Volunteers! Wesley Center Clinic Thornton, Biechlin, Segrato, Reynolds, & Guerra Rusty Biechlin John Carlos Scott Cline Randy Hutton Richard Reynolds Jerry Shiely Tim Singley Drew Stamper Mary Strauss Mike Wallis Vaughn Waters Jerry Zwernemann Christie Cangelosi Other Volunteer Attys Monica Munoz Mayra Castro Tammy Wincott Mentors Kristal C. Thomson Cheryl Wilson Biff Pennypacker Judge Sid Harle Court Reporter Barbara Durand-Hollis Volunteer Support Staff Lisa Santos Charlene Carroll Cheryl Courtney Christine Cook Vicki Rugh Cindy Flores Rachel Feltner Art Duran Roger Howerton Judi Debner Amber Rodriguez Elizabeth Gutierrez Uriel Teck Sydney Paul Ken Best District Clerks Maria Herrera Debra Garay Jennifer Contreras ST. Mary’s Clinic Clemens & Spencer Geof Courtney Kathy Stephens Mike Hiddemann David Stephenson San Antonio Black Lawyers Association Sonja Sims Isaiah Jackson T.K. Floyd Robin Teague Marshall White David Levine Danielle Hargrove Paul Fletcher Will Shaw Langley & Banack Charla Davies Jo Chris Lopez Jim Lowry David Evans Polo Gonzalez Allen DeBard Patrick Rouse Chris Hodge Special Education Clinic Volunteer Attorneys Michelle Benavides Chance Heinsohn Brendan McBride Katie Newell Celina Moreno Stacy Scoggins Fay Elizabeth Yetman Noemi Eling Tommy Ramirez Ann Zaragoza Volunteer Support Staff Lu Renteria Patricia Villarreal Laura Zambrano-Swartz Rosie Rodriguez The Community Justice Program is pleased to announce the addition of Shannon Jordan to our team! We welcome Shannon as the new CJP Administrative Assistant. She is a paralegal and comes to us from Hawaii, where she worked for the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii. Shannon will not only be assisting with the CJP’s many clinics, she will be in charge of volunteer recruitment for our Veterans Clinics. She can be reached at 210.227.8822 x26 or via email at shannonj@sabar.org. The CJP is now active on Facebook and Twitter! You can follow us on Twitter @sabaCJP or “like” us on Facebook. We will post information about upcoming clinics and activities as well as photos from events as they happen! We hope this helps keep you better informed and connected to all SABA pro bono efforts! Other Volunteer Attys Walter Beuhler At the 2010 Paralegal Day Luncheon, Lisa Santos was named Paralegal of the Year! Lisa is a paralegal at Jackson Walker and has been the support staff coordinator for the CJP clinics at the Wesley Community Center since it was established. Lisa has been a wonderful asset to the CJP and we are very proud of her. Congratulations! Mentors Carmen Rojo Karen Marvel Rob Ramsey There will not be any CJP clinics during the month of December. Please check back in the January Subpoena for the 2011 CJP clinic calendar. The Alvarez Law Firm Patricia Alvarez David Rangel Keith Kendall Bryan Korri Childcare Volunteer Selina Padilla – UTSA Student Volunteer Judge Juanita Vasquez-Gardner Court Reporter Delcine Benavides Volunteer Support Staff Mary Pena Susan Wilen Christine Cook Rene Daniel Karen Bradley Rebecca Wahl Gabriella Garza Guillermo Benavides Hayden Colby Ann Watson Drew Darnell Van Moreland District Clerks Maria Herrera Amanda Muth Consuelo Gomez Adam Kobs, Anne Burnham, Stephanie Stevens and Justice Sandee Bryan Marion at the October 29 Haven for Hope Warrants Clinic. The CJP is pleased to be a part of this wonderful new pro bono clinic, which is a collaborative effort between St. Mary’s University School of Law and the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Look for a list of Haven clinic dates on the 2011 CJP clinic calendar in next month’s Subpoena. Subpoena 7 Newsletter Judge Juanita Vasquez-Gardner (center front) and Judge Larry Noll (far right) welcomed volunteers, including members of SABLA, to the November 16 CJP clinic at St. Mary’s. Volunteers from Langley & Banack continued their annual commitment to the CJP at the November 16 clinic at St. Mary’s. CJP Co-chair Justice Sandee Bryan Marion and family law mentors Cheryl Wilson, Biff Pennypacker and Kristal Thomson at the October 26 CJP clinic at the Wesley Community Center. CJP CO-CHAIRS Judge Larry Noll & Justice Sandee Bryan Marion CJP COORDINATOR Amanda Reimherr Buckert Fourth Court of Appeals Justices Phylis Speedlin and Sandee Bryan Marion, along with Justice of the Peace Steve Walker, helped to honor volunteer attorneys Chance Heinsohn and Brendan McBride, along with others not pictured, at the October 27 Special Education Clinic at TRLA. Heinsohn is pictured with his wife and son, who was one of the inspirations for the creation of this clinic. CJP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Shannon Jordan LAD COORDINATOR (TRLA) Patricia Giuliano SALSA COORDINATOR (ST. MARY’S) Mary Peña WESLEY CLINIC COORDINATOR Lisa Santos MANAGING ATTORNEY, SA OFFICE Ann Zaragoza (TRLA) PARALEGAL CLIENT COORDINATOR Maria “Lulu” Villanueva (TRLA) Judge Sid Harle (far left) along with volunteer attorneys and paralegals at the October 26 CJP clinic at the Wesley Community Center. To volunteer to “Just Take One” pro bono case per year; call Amanda Reimherr Buckert @ 210.227.8822 x24 Thank You Volunteers! Veterans Clinic The Community Justice Program’s November 13 Veterans Clinic was a wonderful success and a great way to honor Veterans Day — as well as participate in the Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans initiative. The response was overwhelming, and we are thankful for all of the volunteers that took time on a Saturday to serve those who have served us. Volunteer Attorneys Stephanie Bandoske Barry Beer Doug Bineham Pat Clarke Brian Davis Guillermo Dekat Toni Delgado Sara Dysart Gary Fuller Alicia Galvany Malinda Gaul Amy Geistweidt Charles Hardy Claire Hargrove Cindy Hudson Eduardo Juarez Andy Kerr Mark Laneman Amber Liddell Alwais Gerry Lozano John Muller Rachel Reuter Rand Riklin James Rodriguez Jonathan Ross Arthur Rossi Andy Sattler Barbara Slavin Annalyn Smith Tommy Smith Bill Sommers Marc Stroope Robin Teague Pam Thompson Marty Truss David West Robert White Robert White Wade Wilson Tammy Wincott Harold Zuflacht We would like to give special thanks to Pat Barsalou with the Attorney General’s Office, VA Benefits Counselor Jim Sampson, and Monica Bonilla with Catholic Charities for their time and commitment. We also had some very generous donations to our clinic: Sara Dysart provided coffee and Marty Truss donated breakfast tacos and drinks in honor of his father, Bob Truss, who was a veteran. Finally, a huge CJP thank you goes to the wonderful members of the San Antonio Bar Auxiliary who donated 100 dozen homemade cookies! They were delicious and a very welcome treat to all of the clients and volunteers. About half of those cookies were delivered to patients in the VA Hospital after the clinic, who were both emotional and delighted by the gesture. Above: Dozens of volunteers attended the November 13 Veterans Clinic and we are grateful for each and every one of them. Thank you to everyone who came out! Right: Volunteer attorneys Carl Werner and Andy Kerr go over some case documents at the November 13 Veterans Clinic at the Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital. Volunteer Support Staff & Notaries Joann Smith Landa Diaz John Whitaker Amalia “Molly” Gorena-Bullis Diana Pedroza Janet Przybyla Jay Ybarra Mandy Gonzalez Mary Pena Rosa Barrera Stacie Deline Susan Wilen Veronica Ruiz Beth Rosin Dietert KJ Harris Volunteer Law Students Mark Poling Leslie Lewis Cathy Meaney Angela Gil Ann Marie Matonak Bryan Myers Ciara Tanner Grant Wright Jennifer Hastedt Mary Pietrazek Matthew Blyth Melissa Lesniak Morgan E. Maul Richard Busbee Tom Caldwell Whitney Howe Jami Nance CJP’s first annual all-day Veterans Clinic a success! Allan DuBois pins a Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans volunteer pin on Rusty Biechlin at the Veterans Clinic. Below Right: Volunteers at the November 13 Veterans Clinic helped to bag dozens of homemade cookies, courtesy of the San Antonio Bar Auxiliary, to deliver to patients in the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital. Justice Sandee Bryan Marion (left) swore in Mark Laneman at the November 13 Veterans Clinic. Laneman started his legal career as a new attorney by taking a case at the clinic and longtime CJP volunteer attorney Cindy Sue Hudson (right) helped him as his mentor for the case. Volunteers helped to deliver delicious homemade cookies to patients at the VA Hospital after the Veterans Clinic. The 2010 CJP Pro Bono Awards, in recognition of National Pro Bono Week, were given out at the October SABA luncheon at the Frost Bank Plaza Club. The awards are given to the individual attorney and the firm or organization that took the most cases during the past 12 months, as well as to a person or organization that has made great contributions to pro bono efforts. This year the winners are: • CJP Outstanding Volunteer Lawyer: Tammy Wincott for taking 19 pro bono cases through the CJP. • CJP Outstanding Firm/Organization: Cox Smith for taking 20 pro bono cases through the CJP. • CJP Excellence in Pro Bono Award: Allan K. DuBois for his work to establish the Veterans Clinics and continued contribution to furthering pro bono efforts in our community. Attorneys and paralegals from Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated accept the award for their firm. Cox Smith was the outstanding firm of the year for the 2010 CJP pro bono awards. St. Mary’s University School of Law student Bryan Myers accepted his AT&T Excellence in Pro Bono Scholarship Award from AT&T attorneys Paul Drummond and Len Briley. Bryan won the award for the Fall 2010 semester. Congrats Bryan! State Bar of Texas President Terry Tottenham presented the 2010 Excellence in Pro Bono Award to Allan DuBois. Mr. Tottenham helped to honor Allan with the surprise award, which he was chosen for based on his outstanding work establishing the Veterans Clinic. CJP volunteer attorney Tammy Wincott (center) accepted her 2010 Outstanding Volunteer Attorney award as part of the annual CJP Pro Bono Awards in honor of National Pro Bono Week. Justice Sandee Bryan Marion (right) helped to present the awards and Tammy’s dedicated paralegal, Rudy Rodriguez, accepted the honor with her. Tammy took an outstanding 19 pro bono cases with the CJP during the past 12 months! Lee Cusenbary and Susan Breidenbach accept tokens of appreciation from CJP Co-chairs Justice Sandee Bryan Marion and Judge Larry Noll. The gifts were given in gratitude for their work on the Ethics Follies, which raises money for the CJP. Follies choreographer Gloria Liu was also recognized, but unable to attend the luncheon. The Ethics Follies is a major fundraiser for the CJP. Thank you to every person who has helped with or participated in the Follies! Subpoena 10 Newsletter Review of Bexar County’s Indigent Defense Systems Celebrate the Holidays with the BCWB! Please join us from noon to 1 p.m. on December 10, 2010 at Hotel Contessa for a fabulous champagne Holiday Luncheon! The cost is $35 per person (no shows will be billed). Please RSVP to our Luncheon Chair Monica Lerma at mjlerma@sr-llp.com by Monday, December 6, 2010. Please also plan to bring either toiletries for the Rape Crisis Center or any of the 4 “P”s (purses, pearls, pumps or portfolios) for Dress for Success San Antonio. In December 2009, Senator Jeff Wentworth asked the Task Force on Indigent Defense to conduct a full assessment of Bexar County’s indigent defense processes. The work has been and compiled and is available for viewing on the San Antonio Bar Association website at www.sabar.org. The purpose of this request and assessment was to determine the effectiveness of Bexar County’s indigent defense processes and to determine whether local processes are in compliance with the Fair Defense Act. The Task Force, in collaboration with the Office of Court Administration, interviewed representatives from various departments in the criminal justice system, observed a variety of court proceedings, and examined indigent defense records to determine whether local processes and practices comported with the requirements of the Fair Defense Act and Task Force rules. Bexar County’s Response to the Task Force on Indigent Defense’s Review of Bexar County’s Indigent Defense System is also available at www.sabar.org. The following SAN ANTONIO attorneys are recognized as Charter Members for Excellence in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution George G. Brin (210) 341-9711 Joseph Casseb (210) 733-6030 M. Scott Magers (210) 545-0792 Dan A. Naranjo (210) 344-9823 Don Philbin (210) 212-7100 Wade B. Shelton (210) 581-5577 Thomas J. Smith (210) 227-7565 John J. Specia Jr. (210) 734-7092 To check schedules online, visit www.TexasNeutrals.org/quicksearch For more information about the Texas Academy, call Rose-Anne Raies, NADN Roster Coordinator at (813) 600-3678 or visit www.NADN.org/about Subpoena 11 Newsletter SA Bar Auxilary lends support to Haven for Hope, CASA and the CJP Veterans Day Clinic Pictured left to right: Community Service Chair Jere Lee; CASA representative Tiffany Denson and Bar Auxiliary President MaryJean Stolhandske The San Antonio Bar Auxiliary had a remarkable day touring the Haven for Hope on Tuesday, October 26. Upon arriving, the Auxiliary members donated outerwear for the residents to help them stay warm this winter. Volunteers graciously reviewed the background and campus of the facility and then took two groups of Auxiliary members on a tour. Everyone who attended was overwhelmed by the services the Haven for Hope provides to the homeless and others, from medical care to job skills to GED preparation as well as basic necessities for living. At lunch, Tiffany Denson from CASA thanked the Auxiliary for its participation in the Angel Tree program last year and provided a new Angel Tree for this year. Members will choose teenage angels to provide gift cards to for a Christmas shopping spree led by CASA. The Auxiliary will meet at the home of Virginia Van Cleave on Sunday afternoon, December 5, to socialize and wrap the gifts for CASA teens. On November 13 in honor of Veterans Day the Auxiliary provided about 100 dozen cookies for the Community Justice Clinic at Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital. The cookies were enjoyed by the veterans and volunteer lawyers who operate the clinic. This is truly a season of thanksgiving for the San Antonio Bar Auxiliary as they open their hearts to those in need. Jere Lee (3rd from right) collected 100 dozen cookies and candy from the San Antonio Bar Auxiliary to deliver to the Veteran’s Hospital for the CJP’s all-day veterans clinic. Pictured left to right: Rita Thompson, Mary-Jean Stolhandske, June McManus, Melissa Richard, Jere Lee, Virginia Barlow and Anabel Rodriguez. Not pictured: Cindy Farney, and Martha Ann Franco. Mexican American Bar Association - SA Annual Awards Dinner & Pachanga Honoring Judge Catherine Torres-Stahl & Adam Rangel December 4, 2010 San Antonio Plaza Hotel on S. Alamo For table sponsorships, contact Richard Loza at 210.208.6803. Bar Auxiliary President Mary-Jean Stolhandske (right) with Past-President Melissa Richard (left) Subpoena 12 Newsletter Extra event tickets? Client backed out at the last minute? Event starts in two hours? No problem. Please consider donating them to our wounded warriors and their families while they heal here in San Antonio. Your kindness will be greatly appreciated and is tax deductible. Contact Judith Markelz at the Warrior and Family Support Center, Ft Sam Houston, at Judith.markelz@us.army.mil (210.241.0811) or Steve Fogle at sfogle@jw.com to make it happen. Salary Survey for Texas Paralegals The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas is requesting that paralegals across the State of Texas participate in a salary survey. Beginning on November 15, 2010, all paralegals will have access to the salary survey via a link on the Division’s website at www.txpd.org under the News on the home page (direct link: http://texasbar.informz.net/survistapro/s. asp?id=4754). The information from this survey will be used to generate reports that will allow paralegals in Texas to see how their compensation packages compare to others in their geographic region. By completing the survey you are helping the Division to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information. Each question can be answered by simply checking a response or filling in a blank. All responses will be kept anonymous. Please complete this survey by December 15, 2010. Thank you for your participation. This information will provide summary demographic information about paralegal work, compensation, benefits, and job satisfaction in Texas. Subpoena Subpoena (USPS #010728) (ISSN #1073-5135) is published monthly at the annual rate of $20 by the San Antonio Bar Association, Bexar County Courthouse, Suite 500, San Antonio, Texas 78205. Periodicals postage paid at San Antonio, TX POSTMASTER send address changes to: Subpoena, San Antonio Bar Association, Bexar County Courthouse, Suite 500, San Antonio, Texas 78205. Press releases, calendar announcements and inquiries about the Subpoena must be sent by the 10th of the month preceding publication to the attention of: Kimberly Palmer Editor email: kimp@sabar.org 210.227.8822; Fax: 210.271.9614; SABA website: www.sabar.org SABA office hours: Monday-Friday 8-5 p.m.; Closed weekends and County holidays Subpoena 14 Newsletter Briefly q Curl & Stahl, A Professional Corporation, announces that Diana M. Geis, formerly a shareholder at Oppenheimer, Blend, Harrison & Tate, Inc., has joined the firm as a shareholder. The firm also announces that Ms. Geis, Paul Curl, and Bennett Stahl were all named Texas Super Lawyers for 2010. Curl & Stahl limits its practice to litigation, primarily in business, construction, real estate, probate, fiduciary, and oil and gas disputes. The firm is located in One Riverwalk Place, 700 North St. Mary’s Street, Ste. 1930, San Antonio, TX 78205; Tel. 210.226.2182; Fax 210.226.1691. q Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Cynthia M. Benedict as the “San Antonio Best Lawyers Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year” for 2011. For more than 25 years, Cyndi Benedict has successfully represented clients in a variety of employment matters at both the state and federal levels, often using her vast knowledge and thorough research skills to reach a favorable resolution outside of the courtroom. In addition to successfully representing clients during arbitration, mediation and summary judgment hearings, she has successfully represented clients in the courtroom. After more than a quarter of a century in publication, Best Lawyers is designating “Lawyers of the Year” in high-profile legal specialties in large legal communities. Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is being honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.” q McKamie Krueger, LLP is pleased to announce that Adolfo Ruiz has joined the firm as a senior associate. Mr. Ruiz was a former partner of Villarreal, Moreno & Ruiz representing governmental entities, financial institutions and private interests. Mr. Ruiz has experience in municipal law, utility law, water law, commercial litigation, employment law and personal injury litigation. The San Antonio office is located at 941 Proton Road, 210.546.2122. The Dallas office is located at 2007 N. Collins, Suite 501, Richardson, 214.253.2600. The Austin office number is 512.617.9333. q Jim P. Rice, Shareholder with the accounting firm of Sol Schwartz & Associates, was a delegate to the recent CPAmerica 2010 Tax Conference in Charleston, S.C. The conference provided opportunities for CPAs from across the country to hone their tax, accounting and business advisory skills. The conference sessions included presentations on risk management, latest developments in IRS rules and regulations, multistate tax and nexus issues, partnership issues, bankruptcy issues and estate and retirement planning. q Cesar J. Mejia, CPA has passed all four parts of the CPA exam and has earned his certification as a Certified Public Accountant. Cesar who has been with the public accounting firm of Sol Schwartz & Associates, P.C. for 8 years is a Manager in the Audit Department. q Schmoyer Reinhard LLP is pleased to announce that Shannon B. Schmoyer was named to the 2010 Texas Super Lawyers list, a distinction limited to just 5 percent of Texas lawyers. Shannon B. Schmoyer is a partner in the labor and employment law firm of Schmoyer Reinhard LLP. Ms. Schmoyer has been Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998. Her practice focuses on the representation of employers in employment litigation, including class-actions, and labor arbitration. She also counsels employers on all aspects of labor and employment law and advises management on strategic and complex employment decisions. Additionally, her practice includes conducting training programs for managers and supervisors on various employment-related topics. Ms. Schmoyer is a 1987 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Oklahoma, graduating first in her class and being named to the Top Ten Seniors list. Thereafter, she received her J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1991. Ms. Schmoyer is a member of the Executive Council of the State Bar of Texas Labor and Employment Law Section. Ms. Schmoyer is a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and she serves on the Board of Directors of Family Service Association. q The law firm of Casseb & Casseb is pleased to announce that Paul E. Casseb, III has joined the firm. Paul, a graduate of St. Mary’s School of Law, earned his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University. As a third generation member of the firm, Paul is proud to carry on the family tradition. Casseb & Casseb will continue to concentrate its practice in Real Estate, Corporate, and Property Tax matters. 1475 Frost Bank Tower, 100 West Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205. q Ruth L. Menchaca, CPA, who is a senior accountant in the audit department of Sol Schwartz & Associates, P.C. has been appointed to the Board of Directors with Women’s Global Network chairing the Membership Committee. The Women’s Global Network meets monthly and events include golf, dinners, cruises, music, and content rich panels guaranteed to help women grow their businesses. WGN is a support community of women who respect each other, working in integrity and who want to ensure the success of every member. q The immigration law firm of De Mott, McChesney, Curtright & Armendáriz L.L.P. is pleased to announce that an eleventh attorney has joined the firm: Alex Garcia obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in History with a minor in Political Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio and his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Prior to joining DMCA, Alex clerked for the Honorable Judge Bruce Black in the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico. He is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas. Alex is a Reserve JAG Officer in the Texas Army National Guard, and is particularly interested in representing the law firm’s military clients with immigration needs. He will be working at the firm’s main office located at 8930 Fourwinds Drive, Ste. 106, San Antonio, TX 78239 (210.590.1844) across from Immigration’s San Antonio District Office. The firm’s downtown office is located at 800 Dolorosa, Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78207 (210.354.1844) in the same building as the Immigration Courts. Subpoena 15 Newsletter Don’t miss ‘You Say Tomatoes’ benefiting the Bexar County Family Justice Center SABA Family Law Section 9th Annual Extreme Family Law Makeover “My Ex is Always on my Mind” Friday, March 4, 2011 • Pearl Stable CLE: 7.0 hours (1.5 ethics) The Bexar County Family Justice Center Foundation’s annual fundraiser, An Evening at the Theater, presents “You Say Tomatoes” by Bernard Slade to be held at the Charline McCombs Empire Theater on January 26, 2011. Enjoy seeing this comedy as, Libby Daniels, a brash, sarcastic, edgy New Yorker whose successful career as a Hollywood producer is perilously near its end, uses her last credit card to travel to England with her assistant, Daisy, to track down a reclusive author in a last-ditch attempt to revive her career. Her target, Giles St. James, shares his home and private life in the British countryside with his lifelong friend and manservant, Fred. Under the guise of damsels in distress, Libby and Daisy are taken in by Fred and a displeased but ever-so-proper Giles. Giles sees Libby as the epitome of everything he disdains about America; Libby looks upon Giles as the model of British stuffiness. In the end, Fred and Daisy help Giles and Libby discover themselves and each other and open their hearts to the possibility of love — at any age. The play will again be directed by the famous Vivienne Elborne and the star studded cast includes some of our favorite legal minds — Catherine Babbitt, the Honorable Philip Kazen, Catherine Hayes, and Our Lady of the Lake Theater and Events Coordinator, Greg Hinojosa. All proceeds from the event go to support the Bexar County Family Justice Center. The Center is a collaboration of over forty community partners who specialize in services to victims of domestic violence. Show tickets are $25 and Table Sponsorship starts at $2,500. For ticket purchases call Rebecca Perez at 210.208.6882 or go to our website at www.bcfjc.org. Speakers include: Hon. Michael Peden (Ret.) Hon. Larry Noll Hon. Renée McElhaney Hon. Richard Garcia Hon. Charles Montemayor Karen Marvel Jeffrey Bernstein and MORE!! Early Registration Deadline: February 21 Family Law Section members and paralegals may register early for $150; Non-members may register early for $225. Non-members may join the section for $30 and register early for $150. The cost for everyone is $250 after the deadline and at the door. Registration fee includes materials (notebook or electronic), breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day. WiFi will be available. Register online at http://bit.ly/extremefam2011 For seminar details, contact Amber Liddell Alwais for more information at 210.225.5567 or amber@momnd.com. Subpoena 16 Newsletter Fun Run SPONSORS Title Sponsor Langley & Banack, Inc. Jr. Jog for Justice Sponsor Judge Toni Arteaga Gold Sponsor Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P Augie’s Barbed Wire Smokehouse BBQ Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Support Unit San Antonio Gun Club Silver Sponsor Judge Michael Peden Judge Polly Jackson Spencer Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton Bracewell & Giuliani Winstead PC St. Mary’s Law Alumni Association St. Mary’s Law School Gilbert Vara Barkhurst & Hinojosa, P.C. HEB And they’re off! For the first time ever, the race was a 5K run/walk through the picturesque city of Olmos Park! Bronze Sponsor Judge Toni Arteaga Judge Pamela Mathy Sara E. Dysart Davidson & Troilo Brown and Ortiz PC Law Office of Steve Weakley PC Law Offices of Nissa Dunn, P.C. Gunn Lee & Cave Lang Law Firm Drought, Drought & Bobbitt, L.L.P. Martin & Drought, P.C. Monica & Juan Bonilla Alamo Mailing Company San Antonio Bar Association – Family Law Section Julie & Marty Truss; Linda & Steven Thoede Fair Oaks Golf & Country Club Cheesy Jane’s Jason’s Deli The Gardner Law Firm Barton, East & Caldwell, P.L.L.C. Bexar County Women’s Bar Foundation Montemayor & Mcnitzky, Pllc Mexican American Bar Association-SA Law Office Of Elizabeth R. Martin Lindow Stephens Treat, L.L.P. The 2010 Fun Run was a familyfriendly event, complete with moonbounces, face painting & a balloon artist! Subpoena 17 Newsletter Victor Viesca won the 5K with an impressive time of 17 minutes, 42 seconds! SABA Executive Director Jimmy Allison greets Cox Smith attorney Marty Truss as he crosses the finish line. In Celebration of... Collanne Bramblett-West and Christopher M. West on passing the Texas Bar Exam from Justice Marialyn Barnard & Karen Vowell Sales In Honor of... Probate Court #1 Judge Polly Jackson Spencer waves as she crosses the finish line with her daughter Carrie. Olmos Park Mayor Susan Gragg and her husband laced up their running shoes for the 5K too! Jack Paul Leon’s 80th Birthday from Davis Cedillo & Mendoza In Memory of... C.G. “Pete” House from Judge Polly Jackson & George Spencer In Memory of... Sherry Rudisell Gonzalez from Barbara Hutzler In Memory of... Davis, Cedillo, Mendoza attorney David Badger and 57th District Court Judge Toni Arteaga cheer on participants in the Junior Jog for Justice, sponsored by Judge Toni Arteaga. Every child who participated in the race received a medal. Bill Brookman from Barbara Hutzler Subpoena 18 Newsletter Committee Corner District Courts COMMITTEE On November 4, 2010, the District Courts Committee held its monthly meeting. The members welcomed Judge Gabriel, Judge Noll and Judge Arteaga, and several new members. Regarding the courthouse update, the election results were covered briefly. At next month’s meeting, we should have a report on the courtroom locations for newly elected judges and any moves by current sitting judges. The District Clerk is scheduled to move to the Justice Center II tower beginning November 19 and a grand opening of the new building is set for December 8 at 10 a.m. It is unknown when the District Clerk’s satellite office will begin operating. The Committee congratulated the attorneys or their firms who received awards at SABA’s monthly luncheon in October: Tammy Wincott for taking 19 CJP cases over the last year; the Cox Smith law firm for taking the most CJP cases; and Allan Dubois for receiving the Excellence in Pro Bono Award. In October, eight DCC members also volunteered on short notice to take a second CJP case. Judge Noll spoke on the Veterans Clinic and Veterans Court programs and how these programs will help our veterans. Five DCC members volunteered to participate at the November 13 Veterans Clinic, which seeks 100 attorney volunteers to provide advice to 100 veterans at this one-day clinic. Beginning February 2011, and for each month through October, the Veterans Clinic will be held on the third Friday of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Audie Murphy Veterans Memorial Hospital. In November, the Veterans Clinic will be held on the second Friday of the month. The District Courts Committee volunteered to participate at the Veterans Clinic each April. The members held a group discussion regarding attorneys setting multiple hearings at the same time and causing the opposing attorney to sit around and wait. The majority of the members said multiple settings did not occur that often or when they do occur they generally do not cause undue delay. Several members commented multiple setting seemed to be attorney specific, while others commented that it seemed to happen more frequent with family law cases. The judges recommended instances of undue delay be brought to the Presiding Court judge’s attention immediately in order to resolve the issue. The Presiding Court judge can make a phone call to the other court to determine whether the attorney is actually in that other court and when the attorney will return to Presiding Court. If the attorney causing delay cannot be found, the Presiding Court judge has the discretion to enter an appropriate Order, including granting or denying the motion that was set for hearing, or assessing attorney’s fees against the party or attorney who caused the delay. Addressing an incident of undue delay when it occurs should deter that attorney from causing future instances of delay. The members were encouraged to raise the issue with the Family Law Section or to form a subcommittee to determine whether the issue merited further analysis or discussion. The second group discussion involved the issue of attorneys who announce a particular judge heard a “similar motion” (but it’s not similar) and then ask the Presiding Court judge to assign the case to the same judge every time. When it is apparent from the announcements that an attorney incorrectly claims a motion is similar to a prior motion, the Presiding Court judge will assign the case to a different judge. The Presiding Court judge does not want any party to attempt to control the assignment of a hearing to a particular judge. The Presiding Court judge will do his/her best to make a decision on how best to assign a hearing, without having to rehash all of the prior events and issues in a case. All assignments are made with the intent that the parties will obtain a just, fair and impartial adjudication of the matter while at the same time maintaining the efficiency of the Presiding Court docket system. Our next meeting is a “social gathering” to celebrate everyone’s successes over the past year and year to come. The meeting is Thursday, December 2 at 12 noon on the 5th floor of the courthouse. - Dan Vana, Chair Subpoena 19 Newsletter Law Firm Merchant Account is now LawPay Another membership benefit of the San Antonio Bar Association We are excited to announce the Law Firm Merchant Account, a member benefit of the San Antonio Bar Association, has changed our name to LawPay! While we are going into the New Year with a new name and look, you can still count on us to provide the same outstanding service. Take a moment to look at our new and improved website at www.LawPay.com. The LawPay Program is still the only payment solution recommended by over 60 state and local bar associations because it complies with ABA and state requirements for managing client funds. Unlike traditional merchant accounts, it correctly handles earned and unearned fees. Thus, you can accept credit and debit card payments from your clients for services rendered or retainers. In addition, with a LawPay Merchant Account you can: Save Money Through the San Antonio Bar Association benefit program, members save up to 25% off processing fees by accepting credit cards through the LawPay Merchant program. If you are currently accepting credit cards, we encourage you to compare your current processor with the San Antonio Bar Association. Attract Clients Payment by credit card is an increasingly popular payment option for attorneys. Accepting credit cards draws clients to your law practice and helps you win new business. The ability to accept credit cards allows clients to pay promptly and retain your services immediately. Classified advertising The cost to advertise in a single issue of the Subpoena is $40 for up to 40 words, and $1 per word thereafter. For display advertising rates please visit our website at www.sabar.org. Improve Cash Flow A LawPay Merchant Account helps your bottom line. Credit acceptance is a powerful draw for new clients. Plus, the added convenience means you can accept payments in person, over the phone or as an added option on invoices. your staff spends monitoring and managing your trust and operating accounts. Requiring a credit card upfront avoids the hassle of “no pay” clients altogether. While offering a credit payment option on past due invoices, it reduces the need for collections. Save Time A LawPay Merchant Account streamlines accounting and reduces the time To learn more about San Antonio Bar Association member benefit, LawPay, visit www. sabar.org/creditcards or call 866.376.0950. Y RANDOLPH N. OSHEROW Attorney at Law BANKRUPTCY, CH. 7, 12,13 & 11 Board Certified: Consumer Bankruptcy Law(1985) Texas Board of Legal Specialization Z Business Bankruptcy Law(1990) Texas Board of Legal Specialization 342 West Woodlawn, Suite 200 Fax line: (210) 737-6312 San Antonio, Texas 78212 Cell phone: (210) 240-7445 Office: (210) 738-3001 Now Accepting Cases Email: rosherow@hotmail.com • State Bar of Texas License No.: 15335500 ....Is Time Running Out? Get your CLE with SABA-sponsored Last-Chance Videos “ Adv. Evidence & Discovery 2010” December 16th and 17th Videos start promptly at 8:30 a.m. • 5th floor, Bexar County Courthouse Subpoena 20 Newsletter Congratulations & Justice Preston Dial honored with gift to the Fourt Court of Appeals WELCOME to the NEWEST members of the San Antonio Bar Association! Mark Bombenger Ryan Webster Church John Barclay Clarkson Laura Figueroa Steven Ryan Hollingsworth Thomas M. Jackson Susan Cone Kilgore Kimberly Kreider Nina M. Pandya James A. Rickerson Brigid Sheridan Caitlin Anne Thomas Edward Frazer Valdespino Classified advertising rates The cost to advertise in a single issue of the Subpoena is $40 for up to 40 words, and $1 per word thereafter. For display advertising rates please visit our website at www.sabar.org. Justice Sandee Bryan Marion (left) and Cheif Justice Catherine Stone (right) pose with Jesse Gamez and the painting he donated to the Fourth Court of Appeals in honor of former Justice Preston Dial. Do YOU know Who’s Who in the San Antonio Legal Community? ? Additional copies of the 2010 Pictorial Directory are available at the SABA Offices for $25 apiece OFFICE SPACE New Sonterra Blvd Location Professional/executive office space. 1–2 Oversized Rooms Available. Shared conference & waiting room. Utilities, Security, DSL, janitorial included. Excellent access 1604 & 281. Opposite Stone Oak Methodist Hospital. Call Michael 699-6282 QUARRY AREA OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE Executive legal offices available near intersection of Highway 281 and Jones Maltsberger. VERY COMPETITIVE RATES!! Includes full office amenities. Conference rooms, VM, Internet access, bilingual receptionist, kitchen facilities, multiple copy machines, and mail equipment. Referrals and mentorship from established attorneys available. Ask about our virtual offices. Contact Annie Smith at (210) 225-6666 for more information. VIRTUAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE Includes address for receiving mail, receptionist, conference room. Fax and copying services also available. Call Kathy Hoffman at 884-1375 Attorney office available in office sharing arrangement with 3 established attorneys. North side location off 281 between Bitters and Brookhollow. Included amenities: copier/fax/scanner, DSL internet connection, receptionist, kitchen, conference room and phone. Additional space available for secretary/ paralegal. Steve Hearne (210) 495-5180. Class “A” Law Space Available 410 & I-10 West $1,000.00/month. Furnished or unfurnished corner office, conference room, secretary station. Receptionist, copy machine available. Beautifully furnished. Views from every office. Free, covered parking. On site café, management. Questions 210-865-7856 or rrdavis@me.com. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Across the Street from the Courthouse 110 East Nueva Includes receptionist & telephone Call Brock Huffman @ 226-3205 2 large brand new window offices in Renaissance Plaza (near 410/281 interchange) in existing law office suite. Rent for both offices combined $1,550 (single office $800) Includes use of conference room, phone service, internet and kitchen. Call Ryan at 572-7903. ALAMO HEIGHTS AREA Executive Offices for Lease Beautifully renovated colonial office building, luxuriously appointed with hardwood floors, crown molding, marble, to name just a few. Amenities include: fabulous conference rooms, bilingual receptionist, telephone, fax, copier, credit card machine, courier, kitchen facilities & covered parking. Located at 3107 Broadway, near the Mulberry intersection. Also leasing VIRTUAL OFFICES with same amenities for as low as $250/month. For information call Art Augustine at 210.316.9583. One Elm Place – Wurzbach Rd Location Beautiful garden office space with 5 Rooms, Wet bar and 2 bathrooms. Park like atmosphere. Excellent access I-10 or I-410. Close to Elm Creek. Call Michael 699-6282. GREAT OFFICE ON NW LOOP 410 Brick office building on one acre located at 5131 NW Loop 410. Former bank building, 2800 sf, lots of parking, high rise sign. $2,650 / month - triple net or $625,000 purchase. Call Broker/Owner (210)344-9003. DOWNTOWN OFFICE SUITES Suites from 580 sf to 1953 sf in historic brick office building in St. Paul Square. Located at 1149 E. Commerce. Great access to IH-37 and downtown. Open parking in the rear. Call Broker/Owner (210)344-9003. Services PEDEN INVESTIGATIONS Investigations by former FBI agents-throughout the US; surveillance, locating and interviewing witnesses, criminal history, insurance fraud, background information, security analysis, computer database searches, still and video photography. 210-491-9567; www. pedenpi.com; email: bob@pedenpi.com. CIVIL APPEALS LITIGATION SUPPORT Do you need a “law” lawyer to assist with the preparation/defense of your case? Experienced attorney handles all aspects of appellate process, from error preservation and charge conferences, to briefing and argument. Dispositive motions written and argued. Appellate Mediation. References available. Call Jeff Small @ 210.496.0611 or jdslaw@satx.rr.com. MEDIATION SERVICES MICHAEL CURRY, Atty-Mediator AAM Certified 211 East 7th St., Ste. 920 Austin, TX 78701 512-474-5573 Full-time mediator since 1994 Email: mcmediate@msn.com Website with calendar: www.mcmediate.com No travel charges for San Antonio mediations JERRY KING - MEDIATION SERVICES TMCA Credentialed Law Office of Beer & King LLP 750 E. Mulberry Ave. San Antonio, Texas 78212 Tel: (210) 497-8046 Contract - Family - Real Estate - Consumer Landlord/Tenant - Probate - Insurance - Business Visit website for details, fees, calendar: www.jkinglaw.com Historical office space for sale or lease (CA-1867) w/parking Flexible terms and Owner May Carry Approx. 2,000 sq ft with 4 offices, conference area, secretarial area and kitchen. Short walk to State of Federal Courthouse. See at 409 S. Presa Contact 210-271-7008 or 830-995-3286 SAN ANTONIO/BRACKENRIDGE AREA Law offices avaiable to share with other established attorneys and staff; great location, easy access to Courthouse, furnished/ unfurnished. Includes: bilingual receptionist, conference room, kitchen, fax, voicemail, copier and mailing equipment. Call Jeff Morehouse @ 210.227.2700 or 1.800.9263489. Discover the EASIEST way to reach the local bar. Call 210.227.8822 to place your ad today! December Calendar 2 SABA Natural Resources section monthly meeting. The Petroleum Club. Noon. Speaker/topic: John R. Hays, Jr., Hays & Owens, Austin. “What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About the Texas Railroad Commission.” MCLE: 0.75 hrs. Cost: $20 members/$30 nonmembers. RSVP: sclark@coxsmith.com; 210.554.5427. South Texas Organization of Paralegals, Inc. (STOP) monthly CLE luncheon. The Quarry Golf Club (444 E. Basse) Noon-1 p.m. Speaker/topic: James Ehler, State Bar of Texas. “Tips for the Ethical Practice of Law.” Cost: $19.50/$23. MCLE 1.0 hr. INFO: www.stopweb.org. 4 Mexican American Bar Association - SA Annual Awards Dinner & Pachanga, honoring Judge Catherine TorresStahl & Adam Rangel. San Antonio Plaza Hotel (S. Alamo). INFO: 210.208.6803. 7 Alamo Area Paralegal Association, Inc. (AAPA) Holiday luncheon. Paloma Blanca (5800 Broadway). 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Cost: $20/23. CLE 1.0 hr. INFO: www.alamoparalegals.org. 8 FBA monthly luncheon meeting. The Quarry Golf Club. 11:45 a.m. Speaker/topic: Col. Lisa Turner, USAF Air Education and Training Command. “Legal Issues Facing the Air Education and Training Command.” MCLE: 0.75 hrs. Cost: $18. MCLE: 0.75 hrs. RSVP: 210.277.3611; www.fedbarsatx.org; kperry@fedbarsatx.org. SABA Construction Law Section. The Plaza Club. 11:45 a.m. Speaker/topic: T.B.A. RSVP: 210.293.8700. 9 10 SABA/SABF Holiday luncheon. Plaza Club (Frost Bank Tower). Noon. Speaker/topic: Hon. Fred Biery, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. NO CLE. Cost: $22 members; $30 nonmembers. Please bring an unwrapped toy for our Children’s Court Toy Drive! RSVP: 210.227.8822 x99. Bexar County Women’s Bar Association Champagne Holiday Luncheon. Hotel Contessa. 12 Noon-1 p.m. Cost: $35. No shows will be billed. Please also plan to bring either toiletries for the Rape Crisis Center or any of the 4 “P”s (purses, pearls, pumps or portfolios) for Dress for Success San Antonio. RSVP: mjlerma@sr-llp.com. Collaborative Professionals Association of San Antonio Monthly Meeting. The Petroleum Club (8620 N. New Braunfels, Ste. 700). Noon. Speaker/topic: T.B.A. RSVP: 210.495.5180; mgayler@sbcglobal.net Deadline for submissions to the January Subpoena. INFO: kimp@sabar.org; 210.227.8822 x20. 14 Christian Legal Society monthly luncheon. Petroleum Club (8620 N. New Braunfels Ave #700). 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Speaker/topic: Pastor Sean Azzaro, River City Community Church. Cost: $15. INFO: williamp_reeves@yahoo.com. MABA-SA Monthly Membership Meeting. Aldaco’s Sunset Station (100 E. Hoefgen). Networking at 11:45 a.m.; Program at 12 noon. Speaker/topic: Frank Herrera. “Losing is Never an Option.” INFO: 210.431.5766. SABA Consumer & Commerical Law section monthly meeting. The Plaza Club. Noon. RSVP: 210.736.1772. 16 San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association Membership Luncheon. The Palm. Noon. Open to members and invited guests. Speaker/topic: T.B.A. RSVP: lkohnen@ttla.com; 210.224.1054. December Calendar 16 Last-Chance Videos: Adv. Evidence and Discovery 2010 (part 1). 5th floor, Bexar County Courthouse. 8:30 a.m. Walk-ins welcome. MCLE: 7.25 hrs.; 1.0 hr. ethics. Cost: $75 members/$125 nonmembers. INFO: 210.227.8822. 17 Last-Chance Videos: Adv. Evidence and Discovery 2010 (part 2). 5th floor, Bexar County Courthouse. 8:30 a.m. Walk-ins welcome. 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