NEWSLETTER - Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland

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THE
BAR ASSOCIATION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD
Volume 53, Issue 10
N
EWSLETTE
PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
In this - my penultimate
President's
Column (I've always
wanted to use that
word) - I want to
thank many people
for making this year a
Presidential pleasure:
- The Executive Committee - I
acknowledge that several of the meetings
ran longer than the usual time allotted.
Issues present themselves then recede,
than present themselves again. The willingness of the Executive Committee to
tackle them head on promptly and fully
reduces work in the long run, and
improves immensely this Association.
- Trish Weaver, Dave Rubino and
Ron Canter, for retooling and streamlining out Fee Dispute Resolution
Rules. This was long overdue, and we
needed this badly because the public
needs an effective forum for resolving
these disagreements, and the Bar should
(Continued on page 3)
NEXT BAR LUNCHEON
April 4, 2006 ~ 12:15p.m. - 1:00p.m.
Speaker: John J. McCarthy, President,
Montgomery County, MD, Bar Foundation
Rockville United Methodist Church
112 West Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD
27 West Jefferson St., Rockville, MD 20850-4200
Telephone: (301) 424-3454 Fax: (301) 217-9327
Web Site: http://www.montbar.org — E-mail: barmont@ix.netcom.com
LAW FIRM MANAGEMENT
SECTION
Join us on April 27, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at
the Law Firm Management Section Meeting
for a special presentation by a nationally recognized expert on legal malpractice avoidance
and legal malpractice insurance.
Date:
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Place: Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy
& Ecker, P.A.
11921 Rockville Pike
4th Floor Conference Center
Rockville, MD 20852
This program is being offered at no charge,
compliments of Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy
& Ecker, P.A. To reserve your seat please contact
Donna Olenick at dolenick@srgpe.com or 301230-6565, ext. 5515.
David A. Pordy, Chair
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
The MSBA's Leadership Academy is celebrating its 10th year. It was established in
1996 by then-President Robert Gonzales. Its
purpose is to bring members with leadership
ability and potential to the MSBA and train
them to become even better leaders for both
the MSBA and local and specialty bars.
The program is NOT just for new attorneys but for practitioners from all backgrounds who want to learn more about the
opportunities for leadership. Information is
available at the Leadership Academy website,
http://www.msba.org/sec_comm/committees/
leadership/
The deadline for applications is March
31, 2006.
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April 2006
112TH ANNUAL MEETING &
LAW DAY CELEBRATION
May 5, 2006 ~ 8:00a.m.-2:30p.m.
Keynote Speaker:
Joseph F. Murphy, Jr.,
Chief Judge
Court of Special Appeals
of Maryland
NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR:
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel
& Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Rd.
North Bethesda, MD 20852
SEMINARS BEING PRESENTED:
Navigating the Treacherous Waters of
Our Electronic World
What You Don’t Know About Immigration
and Divorce Can Hurt Your Client
Lawyer as an Employer
The Matrix: Immigration Issues at the
Crossroads of Your Criminal Case
Electronic Discovery and
the 2006 Amendments to the
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Estate & Trust Law Topic TBA
Tax Issues Related to
Business Valuations and Divorce
Integrating Dispute Resolution Processes
for Business Clients
For Registration ... See Insert This Issue
FAX BACK TO (301) 424-6724 OR E-MAIL YOUR PREFERENCE TO MDELGADO849@EARTHLINK.NET
~ VOLUNTEER/CONTRIBUTION FOR PRO BONO ~
In conjunction with Rule 6.1, I wish to contribute time and/or money to the Montgomery County, Maryland, Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program.
I wish to donate:
Time in the following areas of law: ________________________________ Time to the Evening Legal Clinics (6:30p.m.-8:30p.m.)
________________ Time to the Pro Bono office as a Volunteer Consulting Attorney from 10:00a.m.-Noon on M____ Tu ____ W ____ Th____
I wish to donate funds and enclose $________ Credit Card #: _________________________________________
Exp. Date ____________
(CIRCLE ONE) VISA or MC
Name: _______________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________ Fax: _________________________________ Email: _________________________________
The Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and contributions are tax deductible under
Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
HEADING
Bar Association
Beverly
Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
bevmv@ix.netcom.com
Office Manager/LRS Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
offadmin@ix.netcom.com
Association Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
barmont@ix.netcom.com
Membership (part-time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tessy
Cindy
Marg
Marleni
Kathy
}
Lawyer Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lawyer Referral Service Operators (part-time) . . . . . . . .
(301) 424-3453
(301) 424-7040
(301) 762-8376
(301) 424-6351
(301) 424-7040
(301) 279-9100
Bar Foundation
Jackie
CLE Seminars and Events Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
montcle@ix.netcom.com
(301) 340-2534
Pro Bono Program
Client Intake Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 424-7651
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 424-7652
The following staff listing is not for public information. It is for attorney use only.
Mary Kay Canarte, Staff Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 762-5831
canarte@earthlink.net
Maria
Office Administrator / Client Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 424-2706
mdelgado849@earthlink.net
Ingrid
Client Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 762-8488
imenendez@earthlink.net
FOR LAWYERS WHO
NEED HELP
FRIENDS OF BILL W.
LAWYER MEETING
If you are aware of attorneys who are
having problems with alcohol, drugs, stress,
emotional problems and related illnesses
that interfere with their professional or personal lives, please call the Lawyer-toLawyer Committee.
Committee members are available to
assist lawyers find confidential effective
programs to suit their needs.
All calls are strictly confidential.
Barbara R. Graham, Chair
Phone: (301) 294-3467
E-mail: brgraham@starpower.net
For further information as to the time and
location of the meetings, please call Lawyerto-Lawyer Committee member, William G.
Simmons at (301) 340-1900.
BAR ASSOCIATION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD
NEWSLETTER
(USPS 430-930) ISSN-1079-0780
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LEGAL ETHICS
HOTLINE
~ Reserve Your Spot ~
2006 Annual Meeting &
Law Day Celebration
Friday, May 5, 2006
Jeffrey M. Axelson
Lawrence R. Holzman
- (301) 738-7650
- (301) 220-2200
For a written confidential opinion, submit
your written request, marked confidential,
to Jeffrey M. Axelson, c/o Bar Association
of Montgomery County, MD, 27 West
Jefferson St., Rockville, MD 20850.
2005-2006
Officers and Chairs
ASSOCIATION OFFICERS:
President: Paul F. Kemp
President-Elect: John C. Monahan
Treasurer: Richard S. Stolker
Treasurer-Elect: Robert B. Hetherington
Secretary: Richard H. Melnick
Past President: John J. McCarthy
Executive Director: Beverly C. Mondin
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Hon. Michael J. Algeo
Daniel M. Kennedy, III
George E. Simms, III
Bradford S. Bernstein
Michael J. McAuliffe
Jeffrey Van Grack
Audrey A. Creighton
Master Joan E. Ryon
Patricia M. Weaver
Neil I. Jacobs
Nancy A. Sachitano
Vincent M. Wills
New Practitioners Co-Chairs: Omolade R. Akinbolaji & Marjorie P. DiLima
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Assoc./Found. – Ann. Mtg. & Law Day – Robert B. Hetherington, Chair –
(301) 762-7770
Bench/Bar-Circuit – Patricia P. Via, Chair – (240) 777-6721
Bench/Bar-District Court – Reginald W. Bours, III, Chair – (301) 340-7600
Fee Dispute Resolution – Ronald S. Canter, Co-Chair – (240) 386-3000,
David L. Rubino, Co-Chair – (301) 762-7770 &
Patricia M. Weaver, Co-Chair – (301) 951-9360
Interprofessional – John M. Quinn, Chair – (301) 698-8182
Judicial Selections – Larry A. Ceppos, Chair – (301) 251-0440
Thomas D. Murphy, Vice Chair – (301) 424-0400
Lawyer to Lawyer – Barbara R. Graham, Chair – (301) 294-3467
Lawyer Referral – Gregory E. Flynn, Chair – (301) 340-2020
Legal Ethics – Jeffrey M. Axelson, Co-Chair – (301) 738-7650 &
Samuel M. Shapiro, Co-Chair – (301) 340-1333
Legislation – Laurel N. Anchors, Co-Chair –(301) 990-6065 &
VACANT, Co-Chair
Nominations & Elections – Nancy A. Sachitano, Chair – (301) 657-8805
Professionalism & The Quality of Life - Karen L. Federman-Henry, Chair –
(240) 777-6761
Designated Conciliator Program – Gary W. Diamond, Chair –
(301) 933-4500
Technology – Morton J. Frome, Chair – (301) 738-9900
Unauthorized Practice of Law – Ronald M. Abramson, Chair –
(240) 386-3000
SECTION CHAIRS
Alternative Dispute Resolution – Robert L. Baum, Co-Chair –
(301) 610-0610 & Ellen F. Kandell, Co-Chair – (301) 588-5390
Bankruptcy Law – Ronald M. Levin, Chair – (202) 973-1200
Business Law – Edward E. Sharkey, Co-Chair – (301) 657-8184 &
Matthew J. Downs, Co-Chair – (301) 838-9500
Commercial Litigation – Steven Gould, Co-Chair – (301) 718-4548 &
Jeffrey M. Schwaber, Co-Chair – (301) 838-3210
Criminal Law – Eun K. Cho, Co-Chair – (301) 230-5200 &
Carol A. Crawford, Co-Chair – (240) 777-7342
Employment Law – Scott A. Mirsky, Co-Chair – (301) 251-6200 &
Rosanna C. Lopez, Co-Chair – (301) 881-6800
Estates & Trusts – Jay M. Eisenberg, Chair – (301) 230-5223
Family Law – Jennifer A. Forquer, Co-Chair – (30) 657-8805 &
Carlos M. Lastra, Co-Chair – (301) 869-1700
Federal Practice – Lawrence R. Holzman, Co-Chair – (301) 220-2200 &
Charles F. Chester, Co-Chair – (301) 294-2500
Health Law – Randi Kopf, Co-Chair – (301) 762-3770 &
Jason Slotnik, Co-Chair – (301) 649-0626
Immigration – Devang M. Shah, Co-Chair – (301) 315-0001 &
Timur Edib, Co-Chair – (301) 251-8830
In-House Counsel – Gregory D. Grant, Chair – (301) 230-6578
Intellectual Property & Technology – Jeffrey I. Auerbach, Co-Chair –
(301) 896-0600 & Eric J. Von Vorys, Co-Chair – (301) 239-5242
Juvenile Law – Debra S. Grimes, Co-Chair – (240) 777-7389 &
Maura L. Lynch, Co-Chair – (240) 777-7380
Law Firm Management – David A. Pordy, Chair – (301) 230-5205
New Practitioners – Omolade R. Akinbolaji, Co-Chair – 301-657-8805 &
Marjorie P. DiLima, Co-Chair – (301) 251-0100
Mentor/Mentee (sub of New Practitioners) - Ilana Cohen, Chair –
(240) 355-6642
Chamber Chats – Ivonne C. Lindley, Chair – (301) 838-3217
Personal Injury Litigation – Michael V. Nakamura, Co-Chair (Plaintiff) –
(301) 230-5255 & John J. O’Neill, Co-Chair (Defense) – (301) 279-0099
Real Estate – Jerry R. O’Conor, Chair – (202) 887-0005
Taxation – Chaya Kundra, Chair – (301) 424-7585
Telecommunications – Bruce A. Henoch, Co-Chair – (301) 230-6569 &
Michael Deutschman, Co-Chair – (301) 571-6222
Workers Compensation Law – Mary B. Buonanno, Co-Chair –
(301) 270-0327 & Wendy B. Karpel, Co-Chair – (240) 777-6726
BAR FOUNDATION OFFICERS (Effective July 1, 2005)
President: John J. McCarthy
President-Elect: Paul F. Kemp
Past President: Deane A. Shure
Treasurer: Alan S. Zipp
Assistant Treasurer: Richard S. Stolker
DIRECTORS
James M. Brault
Mark S. Goldstein
A. Howard Metro
Douglas M. Bregman Gerald W. Heller
Robert C. Park
Eun (Jeannie) K. Cho Eric M. Johnson
Linda D. Schwartz
Charles B. Day
John P. Kudel
Harry C. Storm
Glenn M. Cooper
Susan S. Magazine
Rebecca N. Strandberg
David S. DeJong
Mimi L. Magyar-Socorso Joseph P. Suntum
Kathleen M. Dumais Rachel T. McGuckian
Marvin Waldman
Mary Ellen Flynn
Patrick C. McKeever
Jo B. Fogel
Camilla O. McRory
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Bar Revue – Steven J. Bienstock – (301) 251-1600
Cable T.V./Law School for the Public – Thomas P. Ryan, Co-Chair –
(301) 762-7770 & Natasha R. Luddington, Co-Chair – (301) 657-0748
Continuing Legal Education – Daniel L. Shea, Chair – (301) 424-1060
CLE Breakfasts – James C. Strouse, Chair – (410) 730-7600
Fall Outing – James R. Hammerschmidt, Co-Chair – (301) 951-9338 &
Alison W. Rind, Co-Chair – (301) 657-0750
Pro Bono – Lauri E. Cleary, Chair – (301) 657-0176
School Mock Trial – Bradford S. Bernstein, Co-Chair – (301) 762-1600 &
Rachel T. McGuckian, Co-Chair – (301) 762-1600
Speakers Bureau – Richard E. Schimel, Chair (Public Division) –
(301) 654-0896 & William F. X. Becker, Chair (School Division) –
(301) 340-6966
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CURRENT UPDATE
TONER FRAUD
An example of what happens ...
someone calls the office posing as a representative from the copier company saying that they have increased the price of
your copier toner, but that they are willing
to order 8 toner cartridges at the cheaper
"original price" and only send you 1 cartridge as to not "over stock" your office.
The price the scam artist quoted me this
last try was over $500. They already
have your address and fax number and
usually know the type of copier you have
and if not, they'll ask you for the information. They then say that their manager
will be faxing you something that needs
your signature on it authorizing them to
bill you. A few minutes after the fraudulent California based company faxes you
they call again (usually a different person
in on the scam) and ask you to sign the
paper and fax it back to them immediately while they have you on the line stating
they are having problems with their fax
machine and want to make sure they
receive it.
The first time the scam artist called, I
tended to believe them, but not quite, they
were not very professional which led me
to believe they were not a legitimate company. The second time they tried the
scam, the person sounded as if he were
reading a script. The first time this happened I called a supplier our office deals
with regarding our copier needs. They
informed me that I was an attempted victim of "Toner Fraud" and gave me the
number to the Federal Trade Commission
SLATE OF OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
FOR 2006-2007
In accordance with Article VII of the Constitution of the Bar Association of
Montgomery County, Maryland, we the Nominating Committee of 2006 report that
the following persons have been nominated for the indicated offices.
If any voting member wishes to place his or her name on the official ballot to be
mailed on April 7, 2006, you are invited to file a petition, available in the Bar Office
by March 30, 2006 and have it signed by ten or more voting members.
President-Elect
Jeffrey M. Axelson
Mary Ellen Flynn
Treasurer-Elect
Sharon Johnson
Donna E. Van Scoy
Secretary
C. Sei-Hee Arii
Suzy L. Eckstein
Executive Committee
Robert L. Baum
James R. Hammerschmidt
Cheryl A. McCally
Nelson I. Burgos
Hadrian N. Hatfield
Richard H. Melnick
Ronald S. Canter
Wendy B. Karpel
Lawal Momodu
Maria F. Glinsmann
Mary K. (Kathy) Knight
Devang M. Shah
Nancy A. Sachitano, Chair
to report them. I filled out a complaint
on-line at www.FTC.gov in October of
2005 with as much information as I had.
Michelle Lease,
Clifford, Debelius, Crawford,
Bonifant & Fitzpatrick, Chtd.
CIRCUIT COURT FAMILY
DIVISION
Revised Bench/bar Schedule
through December 2006
Please note that the schedule for
Juvenile Court Bench Bar meetings has
been changed. Beginning in April, the
CINA bench bar meetings will be held on
Wednesdays. Delinquent bench bar
meetings will remain on Thursdays. All
meetings will be held in Courtroom 20 at
12:30 p.m.
APR.: CINA Wed., Apr. 19, 2006
MAY: DELQ Thurs., May 18, 2006
JUNE: CINA Wed., June 14, 2006
JULY: DELQ Thurs., July 20, 2006
AUG.: CINA Wed., Aug. 16, 2006
SEPT.: DELQ Thurs., Sept. 21, 2006
OCT.: CINA Wed., Oct. 18, 2006
(Continued on page 5)
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE, cont’d
(Continued from page 1)
provide that forum fairly and expeditiously.
- To the Chairs of all Sections and
Committees. In the support of our members, this is where the rubber meets the
road. Meaningful exchange with our
peers about practice pointers, judges'
idiosyncrasies, civility in our adversarial
system, client management, business
management, and business opportunities,
all enrich our profession. Great friendships are made in these meetings, and the
chairpersons who provide those opportunities deserve commendation.
- The Bar staff. Bev, Cindy, Tessy,
Jackie and LRS. They have been making
presidents and Executive Committees
look so good for so long that we forget
how busy they really are. Just sit at the
Bar Office for a few minutes on any busi-
ness day and watch the beehive of activity.
The luncheons, Bar Revues,
Committee assignments, CLEs, court
support and membership initiatives of
BAMC are models due largely to the support of our great staff.
- Larry Ceppos and the Judicial
Selection Committee. This year they
have made recommendations for eight
vacancies - four in Circuit Court, and four
in District Court. Most recently, twenty
eight applicants were investigated and
screened by the Committee, over the
course of three long sessions. Everyone
relies on work product - the State bar, the
Judicial Selections Commission, the
Governor. While ensuring the confidentiality of our sessions, we share the results
and some impressions. Our interviews are
thorough and painstaking for the applicants, and are a tribute to all members of
WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY,
TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD.
the Committee. If we paid our Committee
members their hourly rates, the cost
would be well over $100,000. They work
for free, and we are all the richer for it.
- Finally, to the 200 or so really
hard working members of the Bar
Association this year. You know who
you are, and now, so do I. You staff our
functions and committees, you attend
early morning breakfasts and late evening
meetings, and you defend our profession,
our Association, and our Judiciary. We
have a membership of nearly 3,000 attorneys, and you are the best of the best. It
has been one of the pleasures of my
career to witness your selflessness and
your example.
Paul F. Kemp
Make Your
Reservations Today
~
112th Annual Meeting
& Law Day Celebration
Friday, May 5, 2006
8:00a.m. - 2:30p.m.
& Conference Center
~
2006 Bar Revue
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
5:30p.m. ~ Rockville Civic Centre
~See Inserts This Issue ~
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PAGE 5
CURRENT UPDATE, cont’d
(Continued from page 3)
NOV.:
DEC.:
DELQ Thurs. Nov. 16, 2006
CINA Wed., Dec. 20, 2006
Family Division Open Motions
Reminder
Please follow up on motions that you
have filed with the court. If a motion is
past ripe and you have not received a ruling, please inquire with the court as to the
status of the motion. Similarly, if you
have filed a motion that you no longer
wish to pursue, please file a line to withdraw the motion. To check on the status
of a motion please call the Clerk's office
at 240-777-9429 or the Family Division
at 240-777-9079.
Madeleine Jones,
Family Division Coordinator
SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL
COMPETITION
We would like to thank the volunteer
attorneys who acted as Judges for the
competition:
Robert Grant
Deborah Webb
Jeffrey Goldstein
Matthew Focht
Heather Kafetz
Rhian McGrath
Scott Nelson
Jason Fisher
Richard Hagerty
Mitchell Batt
Jennifer Phillips
Jeannie Cho
Todd Forster
Eric Mitchell
Mark Futrovsky
Patricia Weaver
Marc Smith
Erin Ashbarry
Mike Campbell
Jennifer Thomas
Paul Kemp
Marissa Olson
Rebecca Bixler
Jeffrey Stickle
Claudia Vitale
Andre Forte
Bulletin Board & Future Calendar
April 10-17, 2006 ... Montgomery County Public Schools Spring Break
April 27, 2006 ... Montgomery County Womens’ Bar Association Take Your Child to Work Day
... For information, call Heather Hostetter at (301) 657-8805.
May 5, 2006 ~ Annual Meeting & Law Day Celebration ... Marriott / Montgomery County
Conference Center
May 24, 2006 ~ 2006 Bar Revue ... 5:30p.m. ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. For information,
contact Jackie at (301) 340-2534.
Do you need materials from our Fall CLE Breakfasts & Seminars, For information call Jackie
in the CLE office at (301) 340-2534.
Please feel free to send your newsletter submissions via e-mail to barmont@ix.netcom.com.
Brad Bernstein
Ivonne Lindley
Neil Jacobs
Matthew Tidball
Rich Costella
Rajita Andrews
David Lease
Nick Andrews
Marjorie DiLima
John Murphy
Monica Harms
Scott Stinnett
Audrey Creighton
David Bulitt
Omolade Akinbolaji
Howard Cheris
The competition this year has been
terrific and the students have done an
incredible job. Thank you for your time
and assistance.
Rachel T. McGuckian, Co-Chair
Bradford S. Bernstein, Co-Chair
BUSINESS LAW SECTION
AND THE COMMERCIAL
LITIGATION SECTION TO
HOLD A JOINT MEETING
The Business Law and Commercial
Litigation Sections will sponsor a joint
meeting at 5:30 p.m. on April 19, 2006 at
a NEW LOCATION. The meeting will
be at Paley Rothman in Bethesda - 4800
Hampden Lane, Seventh Floor, Bethesda,
Maryland 20814. The meeting will feature Glenn Cooper of Paley Rothman
who will speak on the topic of "Corporate
Control and Minority Rights," an issue of
interest to all business lawyers and litigators. Refreshments will be served.
Following the meeting, we expect to continue with a networking social at a local
watering hole.
Please RSVP to Ed Sharkey at 301657-8184.
The deadline for submission of
copy for the newsletter is the
10th of the month for the
following months’ issue.
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Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland
Proposed Budget ~ July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
400 UND INCOME
4005 BAR DUES
4007 CHECK-OFF
4011 LRS DUES
4012 LRS ASSESSMENT
4025 XEROX
4030 ANNUAL MEETING
March 23, 2006
4040 NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING
4043 LUNCHEON & DINNER
4044 LAWYERS DIRECTORY
To: The General Membership
4045 MONT CO HOSPITALITY STE
4070 INTEREST
4090 JOINT DINNER INCOME
We are presenting a proposed budget for the year July
4091 JUDICIAL SELECTIONS
1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. Every effort has been made to
4095 GIFTS & FLOWERS
continue proposing progressive budgets to meet future
4096 SECURITY CARDS
4097 SOCIAL EVENTS
needs, while reviewing actual expenses of past years.
4099 SPECIALTY LISTING
Three years ago the membership approved a $15.00
4100 SOFTBALL
4105 POSTAGE INCOME
dues increase, which was phased in at $5.00 per year for
4122 MAILING LIST
the active membership. A large part of this increase was to
4133 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME
upgrade our computer system to better serve the member4147 SECRETARIAL ADVERTISING
4148 SERVICE FEES
ship.
4215 MANAGEMENT FEES
The Lawyer Referral Service will be the first project
TOTAL 4000 UND INCOME
7000 DES REV (LRS)
that will go on-line so that the community will be able to
7020 LRS ADS INCOME
search and select their attorney and thereby tap into a marTOTAL 7000 DES REV (LRS)
ket, which the LRS may not serve at the present time.
TOTAL INCOME
The second phase of the technology upgrade will
include on-line balloting for judicial referenda and nominations and elections. On-line surveys will also make it easier to gain member feedback quickly.
The Monthly Bar Luncheons continue to be a free
member service, served in Rockville on the first Tuesday of
each month from September through April. Our luncheons
are a wonderful networking opportunity, as well as an
opportunity to hear local and state speakers on topics of
interest to the membership.
We hope all of you look at our Web Page,
www.montbar.org, on a regular basis for the most up
to date announcements. The Monthly Newsletter is actually on the web page a week in advance of you receiving it
in the mail.
It has been a pleasure to serve as your Budget
Committee this year to assure our continued financial stability and success.
The Budget Committee
Marvin Waldman, Chair
Paul F. Kemp, President
Richard S. Stolker, Treasurer
Robert B. Hetherington, Treasurer-elect
John C. McCarthy, President, Bar Foundation
Alan S. Zipp, Treasurer, Bar Foundation
Beverly C. Mondin, Executive Director
Expense
6000 UND. EXP.
6010 ACCOUNTING
6015 AUDIT SUPPORT
6030 ADVERTISING-SECRETARIAL
6040 ANNUAL MEETING
6050 BANK CHARGES
6055 BENCH BAR
6107 CHECK-OFF
6110 COMMITTEE WELFARE
6114 COMPUTER
6120 CONVENTION-TRAVEL
6125 CONVENTION-REGISTRATION
6140 DELIVERY
6150 DEPRECIATION
6152 LAWYER'S DIRECTORY
6160 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
6210 EQUIPMENT LEASING (PBCC)
6220 GIFTS & FLOWERS
6230 INSURANCE
6245 JUDICIAL SELECTIONS
6247 JOINT DINNER
6249 LONG RANGE & TRI-STATE
6250 LUNCHEONS & DINNER
6254 MARKETING
6270 MONT. CTY HOSPITALITY STE
6290 NEWSLETTER
6291 NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
6310 OFFICE SUPPLIES
6315 OUTSIDE SERVICES
6320 PHOTOS & CERTIFICATES
6330 PRINTING
6360 POSTAGE
6390 RENT TO FOUNDATION
6400 REPAIRS & MAINT CONTR.
6401 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
6408 SALARIES
6415 SECURITY PASS
6435 SOCIAL EVENTS
6440 SOFTBALL
6460 FUTA-SUTA-1/2 FICA
6479 TELEPHONE & FAX
6489 XEROX LEASE
6490 XEROX (SUPPLIES ONLY)
TOTAL 6000 UND. EXP.
7035 ADVERTISING (LRS)
TOTAL EXPENSE
NET INCOME
PROPOSED
JUL 06 - JUN 07
316,000.00
24,500.00
20,000.00
70,000.00
3,000.00
20,000.00
64,000.00
200.00
3,000.00
0.00
3,000.00
2,000.00
1,000.00
500.00
100.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
3,500.00
300.00
3,000.00
5,000.00
40,000.00
587,100.00
20,000.00
20,000.00
607,100.00
8,900.00
1,200.00
800.00
20,000.00
4,800.00
1,500.00
24,500.00
4,000.00
22,000.00
10,000.00
4,000.00
300.00
3,000.00
2,800.00
1,600.00
1,400.00
800.00
7,400.00
4,000.00
2,000.00
4,000.00
20,000.00
500.00
1,600.00
50,000.00
500.00
3,000.00
7,000.00
4,000.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
59,579.00
1,000.00
44,000.00
216,297.00
200.00
2,000.00
1,400.00
17,650.00
12,000.00
4,900.00
500.00
586,126.00
19,000.00
605,126.00
1,974.00
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NEW PRACTITIONERS / YOUNG LAWYERS
NEW ADMITTEE
COURTHOUSE TOUR &
RECEPTION
The New Admittee Courthouse Tour
& Reception was held on March 23,
2006. Thank you to all the members of
the bar who joined us in welcoming our
newest members to the bar. The event
was a great success. Our next New
Admittee Courthouse Tour & Reception
will be held in the fall and will welcome
the February 2006 admittees.
FRIEND RAISER
The Bethesda happy hour was held
on March 30, 2006 at the Daily Grill in
Bethesda. Thank you to our event sponsors–Paley, Rothman, Goldstein, Rosenberg & Cooper, Chtd; Lerch Early &
Brewer, Chtd; and the Maryland State
Bar Association's Young Lawyers
Section.
CHAMBER CHATS
The format for our chamber chats
programs will change so that we can
try to get better attendance. Instead of
having the event every month, we will
coordinate the event every other
month, alternating between the District
Courts and Circuit Court Judges.
Thank you to all the Judges who have
participated in this year's Chamber
Chats. Our next chamber chat will
occur in the Fall.
If you have any questions or suggestions about the Chamber Chats please
contact Ivonne Lindley, Esq., at Stein,
Sperling et al, (301) 838-3217 or
ilindley@steinsperling.com
MENTOR/MENTEE
COMMITTEE
The committee is still hard at work
pairing newly admitted attorneys with
mentors. If you are willing to serve as a
mentor for a 1-year period, please
respond directly to Ilana Cohen, MentorMentee Chair at 240-355-6642 or
lanarama78@yahoo.com.
Omolade R. Akinbolaji, Co-Chair
Marjorie P. DiLima, Co-Chair
2006 Bar Leaders Dinner
On March 15, 2006, John J. McCarthy,
President of the Bar Foundation presented the 2006 Honorary Life Bar
Leaders Award to Robert S.
Bourbon and Judge James S.
McAuliffe, Jr., for their tremendous
past service to the Legal Profession.
President McCarthy also inducted
13 new Bar Leaders for their current
service to the Bar Association, Bar
Robert S. Bourbon
James S. McAuliffe, Jr.
Foundation, and the legal profession. They were: Bradford S. Bernstein, Mary B. Buonanno, Cynthia Callahan,
Audrey A. Creighton, Marjorie DiLima, Jennifer A. Forquer, Bruce A. Henoch,
Wendy B. Karpel, Carlos M. Lastra, Bruce Magazine, Scott A. Mirsky, Master
Joan Ryon, and Jeffrey M. Schwaber.
President McCarthy gave a beautifully crafted presentation of the accomplishments of Mr. Bourbon and Judge James S. McAuliffe, Jr. Following is a minute
description of their contributions to the legal profession:
WHEREAS, Robert S. Bourbon has served as President of the Bar Association
of Montgomery County, Maryland in 1966 - 1967 with outstanding
leadership, commitment and boundless energy, and
WHEREAS, his willingness to plan and lead significant projects and programs
for the legal profession assured the delivery of service to many
senior members of the Bar and,
WHEREAS, his altruism and friendship have benefited current members of the
Bar, as he delivered an address at the "Century of Service
Celebration" and for his oral history at the "Celebration for Senior
members of the Bar", and
WHEREAS, his professional courtesy to colleagues and the Judiciary is an
example for every practicing attorney.
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors of the
Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation, as the highest
testimonial of his volunteerism, professionalism, and collegiality
presented this 15th day of March, 2006.
WHEREAS, Judge James S. McAuliffe, Jr. has served the legal profession and
the Judiciary with integrity, vision, and commitment, and
WHEREAS, he chaired the committee, which developed and implemented the
Code of Civility for the attorneys of the Bar Association of
Montgomery County, Maryland, and,
WHEREAS, he has dedicated 27 years of continuous service, to the Lawyer-to
Lawyer Program, which has benefited those members of the Bar in
need, and
WHEREAS, he has devoted many years to mentoring and the delivery of
Continuing Legal Education to hundreds of attorneys and,
WHEREAS, his altruism, friendship, and camaraderie has benefited the
profession and shall stand as a model for future generations.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors of the Montgomery
County, Maryland Bar Foundation, as the highest testimonial of his
volunteerism, professionalism, and collegiality presented this 15th
day of March, 2006.
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COMMITTEES & SECTIONS
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION SECTION
The ADR section will hold a meeting
on April 24th from 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
at the Broadway Diner, on Rockville Pike
to discuss plans and programs for 20062007. We welcome everyone's ideas and
participation. Please join us. RSVP to
Bob Baum at 301-610-0610 or Ellen
Kandell at 301-588-5390.
Also, the section continues its active
participation in the advancement of collaborative law by announcing that spaces
are available for the May 7, 8, and 9,
2006 Collaborative Law team training, to
be held in Rockville. The training will
cover both basic collaborative law and
also focus on the team aspects of that
practice. It will qualify novices to practice collaborative law, and help those
already trained to sharpen their skills and
learn how to utilize other professionals in
the collaborative process more effectively. For further information contact Karen
Robbins at familylawmd@aol.com or
Suzy
Eckstein
at
suzyeckstein@oakleyeckstein.com.
Bob Baum, Co-Chair
Ellen Kandell, Co-Chair
BUSINESS LAW SECTION
MEETING DATES
The Business Law and Commercial
Litigation Sections will sponsor a joint
meeting at 5:30 p.m. on April 19, 2006 at
a NEW LOCATION. The meeting will
be at Paley Rothman in Bethesda - 4800
Hampden Lane, Seventh Floor, Bethesda,
Maryland 20814. The meeting will feature Glenn Cooper of Paley Rothman
who will speak on the topic of "Corporate
Control and Minority Rights," an issue of
interest to all business lawyers and litigators. Refreshments will be served.
Following the meeting, we expect to continue with a networking social at a local
watering hole. Please RSVP to Ed
Sharkey at 301-657-8184.
Edward E. Sharkey, Co-Chair
Matthew J. Downs, Co-Chair
CINA/DELINQUENCY
BROWN BAG BENCH BAR
MEETINGS
April 19, 2006
Aug. 16, 2006
May 18, 2006
Sept. 21, 2006
June 14, 2006
Oct. 18, 2006
July 20, 2006
Nov. 16, 2006
Dec. 20, 2006
Beginning in April, the CINA Bench
Bar meetings will be held on Wednesdays.
Delinquent Bench Bar meetings will
remain
on
Thursdays.
The
CINA/Delinquent Bench Bar meetings will
be held in Courtroom 20 of the District
Court Building at 12:30 - 1:30 PM.
CIRCUIT COURT BENCH
BAR COMMITTEE
MEETING DATES
May 3, 2006
All meetings will be held on the 1st
Wednesday of the month at 8:00a.m. in
the Administrative Judge’s Conference
Room in the Circuit Court building in
Rockville.
The following matters are brought to
your attention:
The Circuit Court Bench Bar
Committee and the ADR, Family Law
and Criminal Law Sections sponsored the
program and reception on March 7, 2006
"ADR Today–the Court's Perspective."
By all accounts, the program was well
received. I want to thank Judge Sundt
and all the speakers for their wonderful
presentations, which made this program
very informative and interesting. I also
want to thank Bev Mondin and her staff
for all their efforts in helping to plan this
event and in arranging for the food and
drink at the reception which followed. Of
April 5, 2006
course, the food was delicious thanks to
the efforts of Mary McEchern. Finally,
many thanks go out to all the members of
our subcommittee who were instrumental
in planning and organizing this event.
As a reminder, entry into the Circuit
Courthouse after 5:00 p.m. is by way of
the Maryland Avenue entrance only. The
other two entrances (Monroe Street and
the T-level) are closed after 5:00 p.m.
If you have any matters to bring
to the Committee's attention, please
contact Patty Via (240-777-6721),
patricia.via@montgomerycountymd.gov,
Committee Chair, or Lawal Momodu (301654-9393), lawal.momodu@gmail.com.
Patricia Via, Chair
CRIMINAL LAW SECTION
Spring has sprung and we are overflowing with very special events! Our CLE
will be on Tuesday, April 25 from 5 to 7
PM. Our special guests are the Honorable
Mary Ellen Barbera of the Court of Special
Appeals and John McCarthy, Deputy State's
Attorney. They will be discussing "2005The Appellate Year In Review." In addition
to food, drink, and friends, you will be treated to two dynamic and knowledgeable
speakers. Be sure to join us for what promises to be a very special evening! Look for
more specifics on the listserv. In addition,
be sure not to miss our breakout session at
Law Day on May 5th. We will be teaming
up with the Immigration Law section for
"The Matrix: Immigration issues at the
crossroads of your criminal case." Our
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exciting panelists will be Laura Kelsey
Rhodes, Esq., Alan Drew, Esq., and
Margaret Schweitzer, Assistant State's
Attorney. If you've never heard these three
marvelous lawyers, you're in for a great
treat. See you then!
Carol Crawford, Co-Chair
Jeannie Cho, Co-Chair
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
SECTION
A special announcement: For our
section’s April meeting, there will be a
joint meeting with the Business Law
Section on April 19, 2006, at 5:30p.m.
Please see the Business Law Section’s
listing for more details.
The Commercial Litigation Section
will be sponsoring an exciting CLE program, Navigating the Unpredictability of
Virginia’s State Courts, on May 16, 2006,
from 8:30-11:30a.m. More information
regarding the speakers and other details
will be circulated through the listserv in
the near future.
Steven Gould, Co-Chair
Jeffrey M. Schwaber, Co-Chair
DISTRICT COURT BENCH
BAR COMMITTEE
MEETING DATES
May 4, 2006
The next Meeting is Thursday,
April 6, 2006, 8:00 a.m., in 4th Floor
Conference Room at the Rockville
District Court location.
Members with questions or sugges-
April 6, 2006
tions are encouraged to e-mail them to
Reg Bours at bourslaw@verizon.net.
Reginald W. Bours, III, Chair
EMPLOYMENT LAW
SECTION MEETING DATES
Our next regular meeting will be a
breakfast meeting on Thursday, April 20,
2006, at 8am. We are very pleased to
announce that Liza H. Gold, MD, author of
"Sexual
Harassment:
Psychiatric
Assessment in Employment Litigation,"
will be speaking on the role and use of psychiatric experts in employment litigation.
The meeting will be held at
Bromberg Rosenthal LLP, 401 North
Washington
Street,
Suite
500,
Rockville, MD 20850. Free parking is
available. Your RSVP is requested via email or phone to Rosanna Lopez
(rlopez@dcemploymentlawyer.com or
202-861-2934) or Scott Mirsky
(samirsky@brsglaw.com,
301-2516200).
If you are not currently on the
Section's e-mail list, please send an
e-mail message to Scott Mirsky at
samirsky@brsglaw.com or Rosanna Lopez
at rlopez@dcemploymentlawyer.com.
Scott Mirsky, Co-Chair
Rosanna Lopez, Co-Chair
ESTATE & TRUST LAW
April 10, 2006
Please think of, and thank our sponsors often. Bob Quinn, CLU (301-217-
6450) from Northwestern Mutual, and
Brendan Hurley from Goodwill of
Greater Washington (202-715-2605), will
be sponsoring the entire year's programs.
If you would like to attend the April
meeting, please RSVP to Chris Hutt at
301-230-6565
x5392
or
to
chutt@srgpe.com. Please arrive by
11:45a.m. to eat lunch (no charge to
attendees), so we can begin promptly at
noon.
Jay M. Eisenberg, Chair
FAMILY LAW
April 20, 2006
All meetings are held on the 3rd
Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the
Bar Association Building.
April 20, 2006 is our last regular
section meeting of the year and then we
are on a break for the summer. Our meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the
Conference Room of the Bar Association
Building.
The Wine and Cheese with the
Master's and Judges on February 16th
was a great success and thank you all for
attending! Many thanks to Molly Ruhl,
Clerk of the Court, and Hadrian Hatfield
for providing tips to handling cases
involving the UCCJEA and UIFSA
statutes. Thank you very much to the
firms that sponsored this event: Dragga,
Callahan, Hannon & Hessler, Brodsky,
Greenblatt & Renehan and Strickler,
Sachitano & Hatfield, P.A. Thank you
also to the many people who helped with
preparation, setup and clean up - your
assistance is what made this event a success.
If you were not able to attend the
Wine and Cheese event, Molly Ruhl
announced new procedures related to
registration of foreign custody orders
under UCCJEA (Md. Code Ann., Fam.
Law §9.5-101 et seq.) and foreign support
orders under UIFSA (Md. Code Ann.,
Fam. Law §10-310 et seq.). Beginning
immediately, the clerk's office will automatically generate and send out the notice
of registration contemplated by these
statutes upon the filing of a foreign order
for registration. To do this efficiently,
however, court personnel need some indication of the nature of the filing.
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Attorneys have two options to benefit
from the automatic notice procedure:
First, reference in the name of the pleading that it involves a "Foreign Custody
Order" or a "Foreign Support Order."
Second, file an accompanying Line that
specifies the purpose of the filing is registration of a foreign custody or support
order. The cooperation of the family law
bar to ensure that the filings are properly
identified so that the notices are generated appropriately is greatly appreciated,
thanks!
The program for the April section
meeting is "Lawyers as Problems
Solvers: How to Navigate Your Client
Thorough the Turbulent Financial
Waters of Divorce" and our speakers are
Ron Kronthal, J.D., L.L.M. (mortgage
consultant) and John Faggio, CPA,CFP
(divorce financial planner). Come and
find out first hand how you can better
advise your clients regarding the practical
financial issues that arise in a divorce.
Law Day this year is on May 5,
2006 in the Bethesda North Marriott
Hotel & Conference Center located at
5701 Marinelli Road in Bethesda. Our
Section's meeting and program are combined this year with the Immigration
Section and is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45
a.m. In addition to our regular meeting
to elect a new Section Chair(s) we have
two sets of speakers who will present.
Carol Crawford, Esq., who is a prosecutor with the Montgomery County
State's Attorney's Office and Dolores O.
Ridgell, Esq., Assistant Bar Counsel
with
the
Attorney
Grievance
Commission will speak on the topic,
Navigating the Treacherous Waters of
Our Electronic World. We all increasingly use computers, digital information,
the internet, etc., and our speakers will
alert you to the hidden, and not so hidden, ethical and practical issues seen in
our electronic world. Devang M. Shah
from the Immigration Section will speak
on the topic, What You Don't Know
About Immigration and Divorce Can
Hurt Your Client, which addresses the
immigration issues divorcing parties can
face and the possible solutions to those
problems.
As announced in March via the listserv, if you have someone to nominate or
if you are interested in being the Section
Chair or Co-Chair, please let us know. If
you want to find out more about the position before making up your mind to throw
your hat into the ring, give either Carlos
or Jennifer a call.
Thank you again to everyone who
has been so generous in offering of your
time and experience to help out at the Pro
Se Project! Thank you also to our
Committee
Chairs,
Bonnie
Montgomery and Diana Metcalf, for
being so dedicated to finding people to
help, you've done a great job. The Pro Se
Project still needs your assistance so be
sure to stop by after a court appearance to
help out or let Bonnie or Diana know
when you can fill in. You can contact
Bonnie at bjmontgomery@msn.com and
Diana at metcalf_law@yahoo.com.
The Gilchrist Center is still looking
for volunteers to speak at the family law
seminars taking place on May 11, 2006
(Custody, Visitation and Support),
October 12, 2006 (Grounds for Divorce,
Marital Property and Alimony) and
December 14, 2006 (Custody, Visitation
and Support). Please contact Rahul
Kishore if you are interested. The seminars commence at 6:30 p.m. and run for
about 90 minutes to 2 hours, depending
on the numbers in attendance. The seminars take place at the Gilchrist Center for
Cultural Diversity, 11319 Elkin Street,
Wheaton, MD 20902. This is a great
opportunity for anyone looking to put in
pro bono hours and provide valuable
legal services to the public. Rahul can be
reached at Shah & Kishore - (301) 3150001 or kishore@shahandkishore.com.
Thank you very much to Alex
Radice and Anne Allbright who spoke at
the Women's Commission in February
and to Vance Redmond who spoke in
March. Our Section's continued involvement with the Montgomery County
Commission for Women Counseling &
Career Center is an integral part of our
Section's commitment to pro bono efforts
and to providing services to the public. It
is also a great opportunity for our members to share their experience and knowledge. If you are interested in participating as a speaker, please contact committee chair: Shelly McKeon at 301-2510400 or smckeon@mckeonlawfirm.com.
Thank you to Shelly for organizing the
speakers this year - your help has been
invaluable!
As a reminder, Judge McGann
will speak at our CLE Breakfast scheduled for Apri1 13, 2006. On April 19,
2006, Jeffrey N. Greenblatt, Esq. will
present the annual Family Law Update
CLE. Attend and find out what changes
occurred in the law during the last year
that could impact your family law
cases. Also, our final CLE of the year
takes place on May 10, 2006. The
speakers, David Goldberg, Esq.;
Joseph C. Paradiso, Esq.; Darcy A.
Shoop, Esq.; and Scott M. Strickler,
Esq. will discuss the issues related to
collaborative law, mediation, negotia-
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tion and litigation as methods of dispute
resolution. Come and enjoy provocative and lively discussion that is sure to
ensue!
On Wednesday, May 3rd from
2:00 pm until 4:30 pm, at the State
Department there will be free training
on handling "Hague Cases" for attorneys who want to learn how to handle
an international child abduction case.
To RSVP for this free training opportunity contact Melissa Kucinski at
mkucinski@dberlin.org or (240) 2770134 by April 19th. Space is limited, so
please RSVP early.
From May 4 to 6, 2006, the ABA
Family Law Section Spring CLE
Conference will be held at the Renaissance
Hotel in Washington, D.C. To obtain more
information about this event contact
Karen Robbins at (301)260-0223 or
familylawMD@aol.com. The registration
form and the conference brochure can be
found at: www.abanet.org/family.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please
feel free to contact either of us at any
time. We look forward to seeing you at
the April Section meeting and at Law
Day.
Jennifer A. Forquer, Co-Chair
Carlos M. Lastra, Co-Chair
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
& TECHNOLOGY LAW
May 9, 2006
All meetings will be held on the 2nd
Tuesday of alternating months at 8:00
a.m. in the Conference Room of the Bar
Association Building, unless otherwise
noted.
Jeffrey I. Auerbach, Co-Chair
Eric J. Von Vorys, Co-Chair
JUVENILE LAW SECTION
MEETING DATES
April 26, 2006
May 31, 2006
Unless otherwise notified, all meetings will be held on the last Wednesday of
the month at Noon in District Court
Courtroom 20.
Mary Siegfried, Co-Chair
Kim Alfriend, Co-Chair
LAW FIRM MANAGEMENT
April 27, 2006
Join us on April 27, 2006 from 10:00
a.m.-11:30a.m. (please note change in date
and time for this meeting only) at the Law
Firm Management Section Meeting for a
special presentation by a nationally recognized expert on legal malpractice avoidance and legal malpractice insurance.
Place: Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A.
11921 Rockville Pike
4th Floor Conference Center
Rockville, MD 20852
These programs are being offered at
no charge, compliments of Shulman,
Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A. To
reserve your seat please contact Donna
Olenick at dolenick@srgpe.com or 301230-6565, ext. 5515.
Please R.S.V.P. to Donna Olenick at
301-230-5200,
ext.
5515
or
dolenick@srgpe.com.
David A. Pordy, Chair
LAWYER TO LAWYER
COMMITTEE MEETING
DATES
May 11, 2006
Thursday of alternating months (September
through May) at 5:00p.m. in the Circuit
Court Law Library, unless noted otherwise.
Barbara R. Graham, Chair
LEGAL ETHICS
COMMITTEE MEETING
DATES
April 11, 2006
May 9, 2006
June 13, 2006
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Tuesday of the month at 4:30p.m. in the
Bar Association Conference Room,
unless otherwise noted.
Jeffrey M. Axelson, Co-Chair
Samuel M. Shapiro, Co-Chair
PROFESSIONALISM & THE
QUALITY OF LIFE
COMMITTEE MEETING
DATES
April 4, 2006
May 2, 2006
All meetings will be held on the 1st
Tuesday of the month at 4:30p.m. in the
Bar Association Conference Room,
It's time for spring break!
In the academic calendar, spring
break usually divides the semester.
Whether it arrives early or late in the
term, it is always welcomed by students.
Many view the break as just that–a time
to forget about classes and studies and to
visit warm places on the beach. Others
view it as a way to catch up on homework
or to start on that long-term project that
will become due all too soon.
For some reason, this dichotomy
seems to follow us into our careers. There
are those who know how to take breaks,
whether it involves a vacation, plans for
the weekend, or even going out to lunch
with a friend. Others keep their noses to
the grindstone in a desperate attempt to
complete yet one more task and never
think they have the time to take a break.
Yet, to achieve the quality of life that
we all seem to want, we most likely need
to ensure ourselves breaks. Spring break
is a wonderful place to start–the weather
makes it easier to be outside and the possible activities seem to multiply with the
longer daylight hours. We all have things
we have to do and appointments that we
have to keep, but adding a "spring break"
to our schedules (whether a full week or
only a day at a time) can refresh our
brains in a way that makes the time spent
working much more enjoyable.
If you missed our program with
Judge Barbera and Judge Day on April 4,
stay tuned. Next month this column will
recap their tips for improving your quality of life.
Karen L. Federman Henry, Chair
REAL ESTATE LAW
May 9, 2006
June 13, 2006
We will not hold a breakfast meeting
in April.
We will meet on Tuesday, May 9th
and our featured speaker will be Charles
A. Kasky, Esq., Director of Legal Affairs,
Maryland Association of Realtors, discussing legislation in Maryland (which
took effect on October 1, 2005) that
expands the obligation of sellers of residential properties to disclose defects.
This discussion promises to be interesting
and useful, and I hope you will plan to
join us.
On Tuesday, June 13th, Carson
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Mills, Esq. of LandAmerica will be the
speaker, and will provide us with a summary of real estate-related legislation
passed in the 2006 session of the
Maryland General Assembly.
We will not hold a meeting in July or
August (when our attendance thins dramatically because of vacation schedules),
and will resume meeting in September.
Finally, I would welcome hearing
from you if you have thoughts on topics
or speakers for future breakfast meetings.
Many of the ideas for topics or speakers
for our meetings have come from members of the Section, as I have indicated on
occasion in past e-mails. So, please let
me hear from you if you have suggestions
to offer.
Tuesday of the month at 7:30 a.m. at
IHOP, 775 Rockville Pike (between
Wintergreen Shopping Center and
Courtesy Jeep), Rockville, MD 20850,
Jerry R. O’Conor, Chair
TAXATION LAW SECTION
April 3, 2006
All meetings will be brown bag
lunch meetings and will be held on the 1st
Monday of the month at 11:30a.m. at the
offices of Kundra & Associates, P.C., 110
North Washington St., Suite 406,
Rockville, MD, unless otherwise noted.
On Tuesday, February 28th, the 9th
Circuit published its decision in
Commissioner v. Ewing, 2006 WL
463788 (9th Cir.). Ewing deals with the
denial of an innocent spouse claim where
the couple was still married, and the wife
believed the husband would be satisfying
'his share' of the self-assessed tax liability. The ruling identifies three major
issues. The first is of jurisdiction; second
is the method of claiming your refund;
and the third touches on the administrative record.
Congressional intent in enacting the
innocent spouse provisions under §6015
was to allow the IRS to grant relief where
the requesting spouse "does not know,
and had no reason to know, that funds
intended for the payment of tax were
instead taken by the other spouse for such
other spouse's benefit." H.R. Conf. Re.
No. 105-599, at 254 (1988). Congress
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also authorized equitable relief under
§6015(f) when in "taking into account all
the facts and circumstances, it is
inequitable to hold an individual liable
for all or part of any unpaid tax or deficiency arising from a joint return." Id.
Because Sections 6015(b) and (c)
only provide relief where a proposed or
assessed deficiency has been asserted by
the IRS, relief in Ewing would fall under
the purview of §6015(f).
Jurisdiction. The Ewing Court held
that the U.S. Tax Court ("USTC") lacked
jurisdiction to decide §6015(f) deficiency
cases. In its reading of the statute, Ewing
concluded that Congress limited the
USTC's jurisdiction to only deficiency
matters. Because the issue before the
Court dealt with an underpayment, the
USTC lacked the authority to review it.
Thus, reversing the USTC.
Claim for Refund. On appeal, the
taxpayer also requested a claim for refund
for the taxes she already paid. This was
vacated based on Ewing's finding of the
USTC's limited "scope of review" and the
taxpayer's "eligibility for relief." Id., at 5.
The Ewing Court once again pointing out
the USTC's jurisdiction concerning the
underlying balance due. Second, it reasoned that the request was not properly or
overtly made. Neither in the response
brief to the Court, nor on the face of the
Form 8857 was the request found adequate. In addition to the timing restrictions in filing a claim for refund, Ewing
held that merely identifying zero liability
on Form 8857 does not rise to the level of
a request as found in Washington v.
Commissioner, 120 T.C. 137 (2003). In
Washington the taxpayer specifically
claimed the refund and related interest
directly on the Form 8857. Id., at 4.
Making the Record. Relative to the
administrative record, U.S. Tax Court
judges have dissented in written opinions
as to whether what is raised during the
administrative process restricts what may
be brought before the Court. While current USTC opinions are based on a de
novo review, Ewing does not address this
issue, again citing to jurisdiction.
Nonetheless, on March 8, 2006 the 8th
Circuit makes its determination of limited
review in Robinette v. Commissioner,
2006 WL 544798 (8th Cir.) Stay tuned as
we will discuss this case and its implications in the next issue.
Thus, in asserting a claim for relief
under §6015(f), be sure to also review
Rev. Proc. 2003-61 for threshold requirements. When counseling your clients on
relief, you will want to both address their
qualification for relief and the protection
of property. In attempting to secure equitable relief, you may be playing a game of
chance relative to the IRS and the USTC.
Therefore, you want to make sure that
your administrative record clearly reflects
your issues-including any claims for
refund.
EMINENT DOMAIN/CONDEMNATION
AND AD VALOREM TAX ASSESSMENT CASES
Jim Thompson and Joe Suntum head Miller, Miller & Canby's eminent domain/condemnation practice - a practice that extends back to the 1970's
when Bill Canby established a major presence in the field. We accept lawyerto-lawyer referrals to:
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teaching at ALI-ABA on eminent domain, and membership in the Owner's
Counsel of America (www.ownerscounsel.com), a select national group of
lawyers representing owners in condemnation cases.
In addition, both lawyers have done extensive amounts of ad valorem
tax assessment hearings/trials, teach classes on Maryland property tax, and
have completed the Property Tax School for the Institute for Professionals in
Taxation (IPT) addressing valuation issues.
Miller, Miller & Canby
200-B Monroe Street
Rockville, Maryland 20850
301.762.5212
www.mmcanby.com
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The Taxation Section meets the first
Monday of every month for a brown bag
lunch to discuss tax issues of interest to
its members and to provide continuing
legal education for the benefit of members of the Bar Association. Any changes
to the meetings of the Taxation Section
will be announced in the Newsletter. If
you have specific topics that you would
like to see covered in the newsletter,
please call me at (301) 424-7585.
Chaya Kundra, Chair
WORKERS COMPENSATION
LAW SECTION MEETING
DATES
April 6, 2006
May 4, 2006
All meetings will be held on the first
Thursday of the month at 4:00p.m. in the
Conference Room of the Bar Association
Building, unless otherwise noted.
At
the
March
Workers'
Compensation March Section Meeting,
the section discussed subrogation. Chris
Hinrichs from the Montgomery County
Attorney's
Office
and
Phillip
Armstrong from Armstrong & Paige
were the speakers. The speakers discussed the law of subrogation and strategies to use in negotiating subrogation
cases.
Chris Hinrichs gave an excellent
overview of the subrogation law in the
workers' compensation arena. Basically,
when a party gets injured on the job and
collects workers' compensation benefits
and the accident was caused by the negligence of a third party, the claimant or the
employer/insurer can sue the third party.
If a recovery is received, the
employer/insurer has a lien to the extent
of the amount of money paid in the workers' compensation case against the third
party tort award.
If a recovery is received, the award has
to be disbursed. First, monies are taken out
of the award to pay the costs and expenses
of the action. Second, the attorneys' fees
are paid. Finally, the workers' compensation lien is paid off. If there is any money
left, the Claimant receives the proceeds of
the action. The employer/insurer continues
to have a lien against the monies received
by the claimant against future workers'
compensation payments.
Chris advised that not only does the
statutory lien exist under 9-902 of the
Workers' Compensation Act, but the
employer/insurer may also have a contractual lien. For example, Montgomery
County labor agreements confer a right of
subrogation onto the county and create a
lien on accident leave paid in addition to
the workers' compensation payments. A
common law lien may also exist.
Finally, Chris warned that there is
one exception to the workers' compensation lien found in Section 9-902 of the
Act. If the injured worker makes a recovery under the employee's own uninsured
motorist coverage, the uninsured motorist
insurer has the right to offset payments by
the amount paid by an employer/insurer
in workers' compensation.
After Chris gave this detailed outline
of the applicable law, Phillip Armstrong
gave some great practical tips in pursuing
claims and negotiating settlements for
your clients. First, do not assume that the
only action to recover on a third party
action for your client is a negligence
action. Look for other avenues of recovery including products liability and medical malpractice actions. Second, do not
forget to file the compensation claim first.
If you settle the third party claim before
filing a compensation claim, your client
has given up his right to compensation.
Third, from a strategic perspective, it is
better to settle the third party after you get
the compensation recovery. In that way,
you know the extent of the third party
lien. Fourth, communicate with your
clients. They need to know exactly what
the workers' compensation lien is. Fifth,
negotiate for everything. What that
means is see what the employer/insurer is
willing to give up to have the employee
pursue the proceeds of the third party
case. While your client is obligated to
cooperate with the employer/insurer to
recover the third party lien, the cooperation does not have to be for free. Finally,
be careful when signing any third party
releases that it does not release the workers' compensation carrier from future
coverage.
At the next meeting of the section,
the topic will be "News from the
Commission." Commissioner Lauren
Sfekas will be our honored guest for
lunch. The meeting will be held at 12:30
p.m. on April 6, 2006, at the Broadway
Diner in Rockville, Maryland. Please
plan to attend. Elections for new section
chairs will also be conducted. If you
would like to be included on the ballot,
please contact either of us before the
meeting. While Mary and Wendy have
enjoyed being your chairs this year, we
are looking forward to new leadership
next year and will not be running.
Mary Buonanno, Co-Chair
Wendy Karpel, Co-Chair
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The POWER of
VOLUNTEERING!
“You Can Make A Difference”
An Invitation to Serve from John C. Monahan, President-Elect
As your President-Elect, I am actively soliciting assistance from you, so that I may appoint additional
Committee Members to the Association and the Foundation. Printed on the back is the
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Appointments are effective May 15, 2006
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The strength of our Bar Association and Bar Foundation is YOU. Please offer us your time
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Bar Association of
Montgomery County, MD
Friday, May 5, 2006
8:00A.M. - 2:30P.M.
NEW LOCATION :
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
North Bethesda, Maryland 20852
Keynote Speaker:
Joseph F. Murphy, Jr., Chief Judge
Court of Special Appeals of Maryland
Liberty Under Law:
Separate Branches, Balanced Powers
2006 Annual Meeting Program Committee
Paul F. Kemp, President ~ John C. Monahan, President-Elect
Robert B. Hetherington, Annual Meeting Chair
Robert L. Baum/Ellen F. Kandell, Co-Chairs - Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Matthew J. Downs/Edward E. Sharkey, Co-Chairs - Business Law Section
Jeannie K. Cho/Carol A. Crawford, Co-Chairs - Criminal Law Section
Rosanna C. Lopez/Scott A. Mirsky, Co-Chairs - Employment Law Section
Jay M. Eisenberg, Chair - Estate & Trust Law Section
Jennifer A. Forquer/Carlos M. Lastra, Co-Chairs - Family Law Section
Timur Edib/Devang M. Shah, Co-Chairs - Immigration Law Section
Jeffrey Axelson/Samuel M. Shapiro, Co-Chairs - Legal Ethics Committee
Michael V. Nakamura/John J. O’Neill, Jr., Co-Chairs - Personal Injury Litigation Section
Chaya Kundra, Chair - Taxation Law Section
STAFF COORDINATORS:
Cindy Brandenburg, Conference Coordinator ~ Jackie Strzepek, Exhibits Coordinator
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
8:00 - 10:00a.m.
REGISTRATION
Room A
9:00 - 10:45a.m.
Family Law Section & Immigration Law Section component
A: NAVIGATING THE TREACHEROUS WATERS OF OUR ELECTRONIC WORLD
B: WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT IMMIGRATION AND DIVORCE CAN HURT YOUR CLIENT
Speakers: Carol A. Crawford, Esquire, Prosecuting Attorney, Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office,
Team Leader for the Economic Crimes, Cyber Crimes, and Special Prosecutions Team and Dolores O.
Ridgell, Esquire, Assistant Bar Counsel, Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission and Devang M. Shah,
Esquire, of Shah & Kishore
Ms. Crawford and Ms. Ridgell are here to answer all your questions about the practical and ethical issues that arise in our daily practice due to
the ever increasing use of computers. What are your obligations regarding deletion, retention, and storage of email? What ethical concerns do
you face with e-discovery and what can you do to prevent missteps? What are your ethical obligations when your client tells you that he or
she has installed spyware on the spouse's computer? What criminal and civil penalties is your client exposed to when he or she intercepts a
spouse's communications or installs spyware on the computer? How do you determine if your client has run afoul of the Federal and/or
Maryland wiretapping laws? Come find out the answers and much more! Mr. Shah will discuss the immigration issues divorcing parties can
face and the possible solutions to those problems. The program will highlight immigration issues that are critical to a non U.S. citizen spouse
in a divorce proceeding. Often times, a spouse cannot remain in the United States after a divorce. Legally residing in the United States may
be much more important to your client than the usual issues of pension, division of property etc. Discovery may have to be conducted for
immigration purposes and not just for divorce purposes. The divorce practitioner should be aware of these issues and many other issues when a
non-citizen spouse is party to a divorce proceeding. Approximately thirty percent of our county is foreign born. With this number expected to
rise, immigration issues increase in importance to divorce practitioners. We will also be voting for your new Section Chair or Co-Chairs!
Jennifer A. Forquer/Carlos M. Lastra, Family Law Program Co-Chairs
Devang M. Shah/Timur Edib, Immigration Law Program Co-Chairs
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Employment Law Section & Workers Compensation Law Section
LAWYER AS AN EMPLOYER
Speakers: Wendy Karpel, Esquire, Office of the County Attorney for Montgomery County and Karen
Federman-Henry, Esquire, Office of the County Attorney for Montgomery County and Phillip A.
Rodokanakis, Managing Partner of U.S. Data Forensics, LLC
This program will concentrate on the lawyer as an employer. The program will be divided into 3 segments: workers’ compensation coverage,
ethical and professional responsibility, and computer forensics. With regard to workers’ compensation, the necessary insurance coverage and
how to report and document on the job accidents will be covered. The professional responsibility section of the program will concentrate on
the ethical obligations when supervising subordinate attorneys and support staff. Finally, proper handling of computer data to prevent destruction of useful and necessary information as well as retrieval of hidden information on computer storage mediums will be discussed.
Scott A. Mirsky/Rosanna C. Lopez, Employment Law Program Co-Chairs
Mary B. Buonanno/Wendy B. Karpel, Workers Compensation Law Program Co-Chairs
Room B
9:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Criminal Law Section & Immigration Law Section component
THE MATRIX: IMMIGRATION ISSUES AT THE CROSSROADS OF YOUR CRIMINAL CASE
Speakers : Laura Kelsey Rhodes, Esquire and Alan Drew, Esquire and Margaret Schweitzer, Assistant State’s
Attorney
Join us for an expert panel presentation on the hows and whys of addressing the many, many issues and pitfalls at the crossroads of criminal and immigration law. In this ever evolving area of the law, you can't afford to miss this session. Our dynamic panelists are Laura
Kelsey Rhodes, Esq., Alan Drew, Esq., and Margaret Schweitzer, Assistant State's Attorney. Ms. Rhodes is a principal in the firm of
Albright and Rhodes, LLC. Her successful criminal defense practice has included over approximately one hundred trials at both the federal and state levels. In addition, she guides businesses and applications through filings, applications, and litigation in the immigration
arena. Mr. Drew is a seasoned attorney with the Office of the Public Defender. His experience includes significant felony trial work ranging from street crime to homicide. He is, in addition, an adjunct faculty member of the University of Maryland with a special interest in
immigration issues. Ms. Schweitzer is a highly talented prosecutor with over fifteen years of experience. She is known as the "Queen of
Corum Nobis" and brings her extensive knowledge of post conviction practice.
Eun (Jeannie) K. Cho/Carol A. Crawford, Criminal Law Program Co-Chairs
Devang M. Shah/Timur Edib, Immigration Law Program Co-Chairs
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Personal Injury Litigation Section
ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY AND THE 2006 AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE
Speaker: Honorable John M. Facciola, U.S. Magistrate Judge, United States District Court for the District of
Columbia
The program will cover the anticipated enactment of the amendments; An overview of computer technology and discovery; Preservation
obligations and orders; Form of response and the problem of metadata; Privilege problems, sneak and peek, and claw back; What is reasonably accessible in a computerized environment? and Spoilation and safe harbors.
Michael V. Nakamura/John J. O'Neill, Personal Injury Litigation Program Co-Chairs
Room C
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Estate & Trust Law Section
TOPIC TO BE ANNOUNCED
Speakers : To Be Announced
Program Description
Jay M. Eisenberg, Estate & Trust Law Program Chair
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Business Law Section / ADR Section
INTEGRATING DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESSES FOR BUSINESS CLIENTS
Speakers : Ellen Kandell, Esquire and Lucy Robins
Business clients have many disputes that have the potential for damaging relationships and distracting executives from their mission. This
panel will provide information on various dispute resolution processes, such as dispute review boards and ombudsman programs, that you
can recommend to your clients. Numerous large corporations have instituted alternative dispute systems. We will also provide resources
and recommendations for drafting dispute resolution clauses in legal documents and handbooks.
Edward E. Sharkey/Matthew J. Downs, Business Law Program Co-Chairs
Robert L. Baum/Ellen F. Kandell, Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Co-Chairs
Great Falls Room (Lower Level)
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Taxation Law Section
DIVORCE: BUSINESS VALUATION, TAX AND FINANCIAL PLANNING
Speakers : David S. DeJong, Esquire and Alan S. Zipp, Esquire
This session will cover the fundamentals and controversies of business valuation in divorce cases. The complexity of the tax law will be
made simple for the divorce attorney. Discussion will include financial planning opportunities for our divorcing clients. The handouts will
include comprehensive reference materials to assist the practitioner in understanding these issues. The session will be interactive and group
participation is encouraged so bring your questions with you.
Chaya Kundra, Taxation Law Program Chair
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Montgomery County, MD, Bar Foundation: 27 W. Jefferson St., Rockville, 20850
For More Information call Rocio at 301-340-2534 Fax: 301-217-9327
For Office Use Only: Income Code F/420
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
April 2006 Schedule
SEMINARS
Cost: $60 Member, $30 New Practitioner, $85 Non-Member; Cost Per 3 Hour Program/Cost is doubled for 6 hour Programs
BREAKFASTS
Advance Registration: $10.00 At Door Registration: $12.00
**CALL 301-340-2534 TO REGISTER, OR USE THE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW**
Please See Your CLE Brochure for Complete Program Descriptions
**All CLE classes are held in the Bar Office CLE Classroom unless noted - 27 West Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20850**
CLE SEMINARS
Wednesday, April 19, 2006, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Annual Family Law Update
This is a must attend seminar for anyone looking to stay abreast of the most recent changes issued from
our appellate courts and to obtain insight on how to take advantage of those changes for your client's
benefit. Everyone needs to know what changes have occurred in the law that could impact your family
law cases. Not only will you learn about the changes in the law you will receive insight on practice tips
and pointers, from one of the top family law litigators in Montgomery County.
Speaker: Jeffrey N. Greenblatt, Esquire of Brodsky, Greenblatt & Renehan, Chtd.
Thursday, April 20, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Filing a Successful Occupational Disease Case
The course will be an overview of what constitutes an occupational disease under the Maryland Workers’
Compensation Act. The emphasis of the course will be on filing and trying a case that meets all the
requirements of an occupational disease under the Act. Topics will include compensability, disablement,
causal relationship, presumptions, mental stress cases, sick building case and pre-existing conditions.
Speakers: Mary Buonanno, Esquire and Wendy Karpel, Esquire, Office of the County Attorney.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
“2005-A Year in Review”
The criminal law section, chaired by Jeannine Cho and Carol Crawford, will present a panel of speakers that
will discuss significant cases and updates from 2005.
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Tuesday, April 18 and Wednesday, April 26 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Rita Rosenkrantz Basic Famil Law Institute
Learn everything from A-Z on family law!This annual program has been hailed as pertinent &
informative by attendees. More than 400 pages of material, case studies, forms, and CD of
relavant information. This two part seminar is $250.00. Free if you take a Pro Bono Case. If
you will be taking a pro bono case, please call their office at 301-424-2706.
.
CLE BREAKFASTS
Thursday, April 6, 2006 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Wills, Trusts, and Probate: “There is Money in Those Hills”
Speakers: Charles Bagley, IV, Esquire and Richard L. Lyon, Esquire
Thursday, April 13, 2006, 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Appearing before the Honorable DavidA. Boynton
Speaker: Honorable David A. Boynton
Date of Programs You Want to Attend: ____________________________________________________________________
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:
______________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________
Total: $ ______________________________
Check/Coupon Enclosed OR
E-Mail ______________________________________________________
Spring Pass Number # _________________________________ OR
Visa/MC ______________________________________________
Exp. _____________________________
Make Check Payable & return Completed Form To:
Montgomery County, MD, Bar Foundation
27 W. Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD, 20850
Phone: 301-340-2534 Fax: 301-217-9327
For Office Use Only: Income Code F/410
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PERSONAL INJURY APPELLATE DECISIONS
PERSONAL INJURY
APPELLATE DECISIONS
In Baltimore v. Hart (Court of Special
Appeals, No. 403, September Term 2005,
Filed February 2, 2006), the Court
affirmed the trial court's evidence ruling
allowing
introduction
of
Police
Department General Order 11-90. The
order required activation of the siren and
roof lights of a patrol car entering an intersection on a red light. Although not negligence per se, failure to follow the order
is a factor to be considered in determining
the reasonableness of police conduct.
A practice pointer: In order to challenge an adverse ruling on a motion in
limine, one must object again in the trial
itself at the time the evidence is presented
in compliance with Rule 2-520, and offer
a specific objection setting forth a concise
statement of the grounds.
In Ozborne v. Walzer (Court of Special
Appeals, No. 2457, September Term 2004,
Filed March 1, 2006), the Court reversed
the trial court's dismissal of a medical malpractice suit. Section 3-2A-04(b) of the
Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article
requires that within ninety days of the filing
of the complaint, plaintiff file a certificate
of a qualified expert claiming that defendant departed from the standard of care, and
that the departure was a proximate cause of
plaintiff's injury. The statute also requires
the filing of the expert's report.
Plaintiff filed a timely certificate, but
did not file the report until much later.
The appellate court held that the penalty
of dismissal is required only for failure to
file the certificate. The portion of the
statute requiring the filing of the report is
not in the same part providing for dismissal. If the report is never filed or not
filed after the court imposes a deadline
for its filing, then dismissal would be
appropriate. Defendant suffered no prejudice from the delayed filing.
In Mundey v. Erie (Court of Special
Appeals, No. 2069, September Term
2004, Filed March 1, 2006), the Court
affirmed the trial court's holding that
plaintiff was not entitled to use the uninsured motorist benefits of his parent's
automobile liability insurance policy.
Plaintiff, then 21 years old, was living
with his grandmother in her house when
he was severely injured in an automobile
accident. His parents lived in a different
residence. Their insurance policy provided uninsured motorist coverage for a relative physically living in their household.
It also provided coverage for a full-time
student under the age of 24, not emancipated or married who is temporarily
away. Plaintiff did not meet the definition
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PERSONAL INJURY APPELLATE DECISIONS
even though he never had changed his
address officially from that of his parents.
In Nationwide v. Wilson (Court of
Special Appeals, No. 100, September
Term 2005, Filed March 3, 2006), the
Court considered the insurance company's limitation of liability in a business
automobile insurance policy. Claimant
was severely injured as a result of alleged
negligence of his fellow employee who
fell asleep at the wheel. Nationwide
insured the employer's vehicle and also
provided workers compensation insurance. The automobile policy limited coverage to the statutory minimums of
$20,000-40,000 if injuries are caused by
the negligence of a fellow employee. The
court held that the limitation is valid.
If you have any recent Maryland
decisions to submit to the Newsletter,
please contact me at 301-933-4500 or
mw@rumpolelaw.com.
Marvin Waldman
MARYLAND LEGAL AID BUREAU
will honor
“TRUE CHAMPIONS OF JUSTICE”
October 14, 2006
at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Winners will be honored at a Gala Homecoming cocktail reception &
dinner for those people who advanced the mission of Legal Aid Bureau:
Paralegals
Lawyers
Maryland Legal Aid Board Members
For their work and years of service to the Legal Aid Bureau.
Nomination forms at www.mdlab.org
Nominations due on May 1, 2006
PAGE 17
IN MEMORIAM ...
JOSEPH C. ROESSER
February 7, 1923 - October 20, 2005
Joseph Carroll Roesser, 82, a retired
lawyer and lieutenant colonel in the
Army, died of cancer October 20 at his
daughter’s home in Frederick. He lived
in Olney.
Mr. Roesser, a Catonsville native,
graduated from Mount St. Joseph High
School in Baltimore and served in the
Army in the United States during World
War II. He graduated in 1950 from
Loyola Marymount University in Los
Angeles, and in 1951 his reserve unit was
called to active duty in the Korean War.
Mr. Roesser became an assistant to the
battalion aide surgeon with the Army’s
5th Cavalry Regiment, First Cavalry
Division. When his division was rotated
to Hokkaido, Japan, he served as commanding officer of the Medical Service
Company. In a later tour of duty, he
served in Seoul with the U.N. command.
He was transferred to Walter Reed
Army Medical Center, serving in the
comptroller’s office while attending the
Georgetown University Law Center at
night. He received a law degree in 1957
and transferred from the Army Medical
Service Corps to the Judge Advocate
General Corps, serving in Germany as a
court observer until being assigned to the
Pentagon. He taught evening legal and
business classes at American University,
the University of Maryland and
Southeastern University. He retired from
the military in 1968.
He began practicing law in
Montgomery County in 1968 and opened
a practice in 1972, specializing in insurance, negligence and family law. He
retired a second time in 1997.
Mr. Roesser was a founding member
of the Olney Lions Club and a member of
the committee to standardize fiscal policies of U.S. military hospitals. He was
also a member of Delta Theta Phi, the
Rotary Club and several legal associations.
Survivors include his wife of 57
years, Elizabeth Louise Parke Roesser of
Olney; seven children, Joseph Roesser Jr.
of Carmel, CA, Douglas Roesser of
Monterey, CA, Robert Roesser of
Thurmont, MD, Thomas Roesser of
Gainesville, GA, Mary Beth Kotowski of
Vienna, Laurie Shah of Tomball of TX,
and Leslie O’Connell of Frederick; a
brother; and eight grandchildren.
On behalf of Joe’s many friends and col-
leagues in the Bar Association of
Montgomery County, we extend our
belated heartfelt sympathy to all members of the family.
Montgomery County
Health and Human Services
line
informationline
240-777-1245 ~ 240-777-1295 (TTY)
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Easy access to information about Health and Human
services and programs
• Child Care Assistance
• Financial Assistance
• Health Care Services
• Disability and Senior Services
• Immunizations
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• Other Health and Human Services programs and services
Information Line open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Bi-Lingual staff available
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PRO BONO HEROES
PRO BONO PROGRAM IN
THE COMMUNITY
During February, 2006 the following
activity has taken place in the Pro Bono
Program:
Cases Closed - 164
Opened Cases - 132
Total Intakes - 174
Pending Cases to be referred - 26
The Pro Bono Program is ever so
strong due to its incredible attorney volunteers. The Takoma Park East Silver
Spring Community Center, directed by
Patricia Reisinger and the Charles
Gilchrist Center in Wheaton, directed by
Elizabeth Ortega continue to be a tremendous partnership that enables us to serve
20 - 30 clients every Wednesday Evening.
If you have not volunteered for a 3 hour
volunteer time, you are missing a wonderful opportunity to assist those in need
in our Community. We particularly need
Spanish
Speaking
Immigration
Attorneys. However, if you do not speak
Spanish, we do have interpreters to assist
you. Following are the attorneys who
have volunteered in February at the
Clinics. On behalf of the Board of
Directors of the Bar Foundation, we wish
to thank OUR PRO BONO HERO'S
TESS Center
Jeffrey Barham Andrew Murnane
Jennifer Forquer Lindsay Parvis
Roger Golden
David Vega
Harry Lewis
Celene Coburn Wilson
May Marks
Gilchrist Center
David Gonzales
Kathleen Muldoon
David Lease
Jacqueline Ngole
Harry Lewis
Mike Subin
Michael Lu
David Vega
Jay Marks
Lynette Whitfield
In addition we wish to thank our
"Attorney Hero's" for taking Pro Bono
Cases into their offices:
Robert C. Baker
Mary D. Brennan
David F. Chavkin
Michael D. Dobbs
Rebecca Drury
Rina Erhart
Charles R. Garten
Robert K. Goren
John H. Harman
Stacy Kurnot
Susan Magazine
Kathleen Muldoon
Judith Mustille
Deborah Otoo
Morghan Richardson
Cheryl E. Rose
Philip Santa Maria
Yona Shleyner
Melissa Siegal
Richard Ugelow
David Waranch
Michael G. Wolff
The Board of Directors also wishes
to thank the Child Custody Hero's who
have taken these very difficult cases
under the Child Custody Grant, which
allows $50.00 per hour up to $1,000. If
you would like to volunteer or need training, please call Mary Kay Canarte at 301762-5831:
Bruce Avery
Debra G. Oliver*
Monifa N. Bailey Deborah Otoo
Rodella E. Berry Lawrence Robinson*
Andrew Fontanella* Darin Rumer
John M. Green
Michael L. Subin
Stacy Kurnot
David Waranch*
Lawal Momodu
Robert D. Weinberg
*=2 cases
There were 42 referrals for the
February 2006!
“Thanks to these great lawyers.” We
also do not want to forget to thank the Pro
Bono Staff for all their hard work interviewing, screening, opening files and
placing cases with attorneys. Accolades
to Mary Kay Canarte, Maria Delgado and
Ingrid Menendez!!!!!!!!!!!
Beverly C. Mondin on behalf of
John J. McCarthy, Bar Foundation President
Lauri E. Cleary, Chair, Pro Bono Program
Make Your
Reservations Today
~
Friday, May 5, 2006
8:00a.m. - 2:30p.m.
& Conference Center
~
2006 Bar Revue
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
5:30p.m. ~ Rockville Civic Centre
~See Inserts This Issue ~
FAX BACK TO (301) 424-6724 OR E-MAIL YOUR PREFERENCE TO MDELGADO849@EARTHLINK.NET
~ VOLUNTEER/CONTRIBUTION FOR PRO BONO ~
In conjunction with Rule 6.1, I wish to contribute time and/or money to the Montgomery County, Maryland, Bar Foundation
Pro Bono Program.
I wish to donate: Time in the following areas of law: ________________________________ Time to the Evening Legal Clinics
(6:30p.m.-8:30p.m.) ________________ Time to the Pro Bono office as a Volunteer Consulting Attorney from 10:00a.m.-Noon on
M____ Tu ____ W ____ Th____
I wish to donate funds and enclose $________ Credit Card #: _______________________________________ Exp. Date _________
(CIRCLE ONE) VISA or MC
Name: _______________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________ Fax: _________________________________ Email: _________________________________
The Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and contributions are tax deductible under
Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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STATE & NATIONAL
MSBA BOARD OF GOVERNORS
J. Michael Conroy, Jr., President
Edward J. Gilliss, President-Elect
Alison L. Asti, Secretary
John P. Kudel, Treasurer
Cornelius Helfrich, Past President
1-Year Term Members
Michael G. Banks
(301) 251-9161
Gary C. Crawford
(301) 840-2232
John M. Quinn
(301) 698-8182
Stephen H. Ring
(301) 990-4840
Donna E. Van Scoy
(301) 610-0110
Floyd “Ron” Willis, III
(301) 424-6622
2-Year Term Members
Deborah L. Webb
(301) 657-0725
Deane A. Shure
(301) 762-8860
THE BEVERLY GRONER
FAMILY LAW AWARD
The Family Law Section Council of
the Maryland State Bar Association
announces the opening of nominations for
the 5th Annual Beverly Groner Family
Law Award. The Award will be presented
at the MSBA Annual Convention in
Ocean City, MD in June, 2006.
The award recognizes a person who
has served the Maryland legal community through his or her dedication to the
practice of family law, exemplifying the
highest professional standards during a
distinguished career.
Past recipients include Retired Judges
Katie O'Ferrell Friedman and John F.
Fader II, and Senator Sharon Grosfeld.
Most recently, The Honorable Julia
Weatherly received the Award in 2005.
The Beverly Groner Family Law
Award was created to provide a vehicle for
highlighting the importance of family law
to our community, and to celebrate those
who improve family law practice in our
state. It is named in honor of the late
Beverly Ann Groner, the Maryland family
law practitioner whose long, distinguished
career featured chairing the state commission which researched and drafted the present Marital Property Act and Alimony law.
The Family Law Section Council is
soliciting nominations for the Award from
individual attorneys, local bar associations
and the judiciary. Nominations should be
of a single individual, in writing, signed by
the nominator(s), and include details of the
nominee's qualifications for the Award.
Please send your nomination to:
Beverly Groner Family Law Award
Committee, c/o Mary Roby Sanders,
Turnbull & Sanders, P.A., 29 W.
Susquehanna Ave., Suite 202, Towson, MD
21204; Mary@turnbullandsanders.com.
The deadline for nominations is April
28, 2006.
MEMBERSHIP ON THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE PRO BONO RESOURCE
CENTER OF MARYLAND
The Pro Bono Resource Center of
Maryland (PBRC) is seeking a Board
member who is committed to its mission of
promoting equal access to justice through
the recruitment, training and support of
volunteers and serving as a resource for the
legal community. Members are expected
to support the organization through regular
attendance at Board meetings; service on at
least one committee; an annual financial
contribution; and promotion of PBRC in
the legal and business communities.
PBRC strives to maintain racial, gender
and geographic diversity.
Interested persons should submit
their resumes to Thomas M. Meachum,
Chairman, Committee on Appointments,
Maryland State Bar Association, c/o
Reese & Carney, LLP, 10715 Charter Dr.,
Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21044 or fax
their resumes to Mr. Meachum at (410)
730-7729, no later than April 14, 2006.
MEMBERSHIP ON THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE LEGAL AID BUREAU,
INC.
The MSBA Committee on Appointments makes recommendations to the
MSBA Board of Governors concerning
the appointment of attorney members to
the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid
Bureau, Inc. LAB currently has a vacancy on its Board of Directors.
The LAB is a non-profit organization
with offices throughout Maryland and
provides free civil legal services to lowincome individuals. Attorney members
on the Board are expected to be supportive of the purposes of the Legal Service
Act, and to demonstrate an interest in,
and familiarity with, the delivery of legal
services to low-income individuals.
Interested persons should submit
their resumes to Thomas M. Meachum,
Chairman, Committee on Appointments,
~ Reserve Your Spot ~
2006 Annual Meeting &
Law Day Celebration
Friday, May 5, 2006
Keynote Speaker:
Joseph F. Murphy, Jr.,
Chief Judge
Court of Special Appeals of
Maryland
~ See Insert This Issue ~
PAGE 20
STATE & NATIONAL
Maryland State Bar Association, c/o
Reese & Carney, LLP, 10715 Charter Dr.,
Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21044 or fax
their resumes to Mr. Meachum at (410)
730-7729, no later than April 14, 2006.
MSBA LITIGATION
SECTION REGIONAL
MEETING & CLE PROGRAM
The Maryland State Bar Association
Litigation Section will hold its Regional
Meeting and Continuing Legal Education
Program on Thursday, April 20, 2006
from 5-7p.m. at the Clubhouse at the
University of Maryland Golf Course in
College Park, MD.
There will be a social hour from 56pm with Hors d’oeuvres at no charge
and a Cash Bar.
From 6-7pm there will be a Panel
Discussion, “Recent Appellate Decisions
and
Local
Practices
Affecting
Opening/Closing Arguments, Voir Dire,
Jury Instructions & Issue Preservation”.
The speakers will be Honorable Irma S.
Raker, Court of Appeals of Maryland,
Honorable James R. Eyler, Court of
Special Appeals of Maryland, Honorable
John W. Debelius, Circuit Court for
Montgomery County and Honorable
William B. Spellbring, Jr., Circuit Court for
Prince George’s County. Albert D. Brault,
Esquire has also been invited to participate.
Space is limited. Please register in
advance by contacting: Honorable Glenn T.
Harrell, Jr., Program Chair, at (301) 9522716 or glenn.harrell@courts.state.md.us.
Volunteer Lecture Attorneys Needed in Rockville Area!
Housing and Community Initiatives, Inc. (HCI) is a private, non-profit agency
that works with government and other non-profit agencies to help families in need
by providing housing and financial education. HCI offers a free seminar entitled
“First Time Homebuyer.” This program is offered 4 times a month (one of them in
Spanish) to assist underserved residents of Montgomery County. The seminars are
taught by volunteer instructors. A realtor, a lender and a settlement attorney, who
donate their time and expertise to teach the process of purchasing a home, are needed at each session.
HCI is in need of settlement attorneys to help us teach this class. The settlement attorney usually goes through the HUD1 Form, and explains generally the
legal requirements of the settlement process. Spanish speaking attorneys are
encouraged to join our cadre of teachers. If you are interested, please call Emilia
McCarthy at (301) 590-2765 or email her at programdirector@hcii.org. For additional information, please visit the website at www.hcii.org
PAGE 21
HEADING
OTHER
ASSOCIATIONS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION
Holly D. Reed, III, the Montgomery County
Committee Chair, at (301) 587-9480.
Take Your Child to Work Day, April
27, 2006, lunch at Far East Restaurant in
Rockville. Even if you cannot attend,
please consider making a donation–or having your firm make a donation–to support
this great program. Please call Heather
Hostetter at (301) 657-8805 for details.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
INN OF COURT
MEMBERSHIP OPENINGS
FOR 2006-2007
J. FRANKLYN BOURNE BAR
ASSOCIATION
MONTGOMERY COMMITTEE
The J. Franklyn Bourne Bar
Association
Montgomery
County
Committee will meet on Saturday, April 1,
2006 at 9:30a.m. in the conference room at
the Bar Association of Montgomery County,
27 West Jefferson St., Rockville, MD. If
you have any questions, please contact
The Montgomery County Inn of
Court is completing its 18th year and is
devoted to developing the ethical and trial
advocacy skills of Montgomery County
lawyers. The Inn currently consists of 115
active members: 29 Associates, 29
Barristers, 36 Benchers, 18 Judges &
Masters and 3 Students. Associates are
recent law school graduates or attorneys
licensed to practice law in Maryland for
not more than five years. Associates serve
a one year term and there are 27 vacancies
anticipated for 2006-2007. Barristers are
attorneys licensed to practice law in
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Individual, Couples, Group therapy by licensed professionals
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MVA classes in Spanish and English (new licenses)
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Business Valuation – Pension Valuation – Financial Analysis
Forensic Accounting – Financial Fraud Investigations
Tax Issues – Income Tax Preparation
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Certified Public Accountant
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Certified Business Appraiser
Certified Fraud Examiner
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932 Hungerford Drive, Suite 13 Rockville, MD 20850
Maryland for at least five years, who are
of good character and seek to improve
their skills as trial or appellate advocates.
Barristers serve a three-year term and 9
vacancies are anticipated for 2006-2007.
Benchers are attorneys licensed to practice law in Maryland, who have demonstrated superior character, ability and
competence as trial or appellate advocates. Benchers are honored with lifetime
memberships in the Inn, but vacancies
only occasionally occur, so applications
for Bencher positions are being taken.
The Montgomery County Inn of
Court meets at the Circuit Court on the 2nd
Tuesday of the month from September
through May for a social hour and dinner,
followed by an educational presentation in
Courtroom 1. The Inn offers trial advocacy programs accentuating legal excellence,
civility, professionalism and ethics.
Usually, the Montgomery Inn has been
fortunate to have more qualified applicants
than available vacancies. While preference
is given to Montgomery County litigators,
the Inn seeks to have a membership that
reflects diversity in race, gender, ethnic
background and practice areas. We have
also been able to grant some scholarships
and have brought in law students as members. Applications are available and may be
obtained from Membership Chair: Dorothy
Fait, Esquire, 1 Church St., Suite 800,
Rockville, MD 20850; (301) 251-0100 or
dfait@faitandwise.com and President:
Judge Mary Beth McCormick, District
Court for Montgomery County, 27
Courthouse Square, Rockville, MD
20850;
(301)
279-1539
or
Mary.McCormick@courts.state.md.us.
Completed applications are to be returned to
either by June 1, 2006.
COLLABORATIVE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION
PROFESSIONALS, INC.
Collaborative Dispute Resolution
Professionals, Inc. presents a Collaborative
Team Training on May 7, 8 and 9th. This
training is a basic training and will qualify
you to practice Collaborative Law.
Interested persons can contact Karen
Robbins (CDRP President Elect) at
familylawmd@aol.com or Suzy Eckstein
at suzyeckstein@oakleyeckstein.com.
This training also provides an opportunity for those already collaboratively
trained to sharpen their skills and learn
how to utilize other professionals in the
collaborative process more effectively.
PAGE 22
WHAT’S NEW ...
LEGAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thomas L. Heeney and C. Sei-Hee Arii
are pleased to announce the formation of
their law firm, Heeney & Arii,
Chartered. Ms. Arii was an associate for
5 years in the former firm, Law Office of
Thomas L. Heeney, Chartered. They will
continue their practice in the area of criminal and civil litigation, including personal injury. The firm is located at The
Adams Law Center, 29 Wood Lane,
Rockville, MD 20850, tel.: (301) 7628545; fax: (301) 762-8572; website:
www.heeneylaw.com.
D. Elizabeth Walker and John J.
Murphy are pleased to announce the formation of Walker & Murphy, LLP. The
firm is located at 1700 Rockville Pike,
Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20852, tel.:
(301) 998-6598. Experienced malpractice litigators, we will continue to practice
in the areas of medical, dental and longterm care litigation, as well as represent
clients in various other areas of civil litigation.
Theodore P. Stein, P.C. is pleased to
announce the relocation of its law offices
to 611 Rockville Pike, Suite 100,
Rockville, MD 20852, tel.: (301) 4249377, fax: (301) 424-9430, email:
tstein@tsteinlaw.com. Mr. Stein will
continue to concentrate his practice in
real estate, estate planning and probate,
employment, ERISA and employee benefits law and commercial litigation.
The law firm of Karp, Frosh, Lapidus,
Wigodsky & Norwind, P.A. is pleased to
announce that Annie P. Kaplan and
Albert H. Lechner have become partners
in the firm. Ms. Kaplan has more than
25 years of experience in representing
clients in medical negligence, product liability, and personal injury cases. She is
admitted to practice in MD, DC, NY and
PA. In 2004, she had the privilege of representing 2 claimants before the
September 11th Victims Compensation
Fund in Washington, D.C. She presently
serves on the Board of Governors of the
Trial Lawyers Association of the District
of Columbia and has served on the board
of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers
Association. Mr. Lechner graduated
1977 cum laude from The University of
Baltimore School of Law, where he was
on the Law Review. He served a judicial
clerkship in the Circuit Court for
Frederick County, for all of the Circuit
Judges. Maryland 1997-1998. He has
served on the MTLA Board of Governors
since 2003, last year chaired the
Education committee and is presently
chair of the MTLA Awards Committee.
RENT/LEASE
BETHESDA – 3 offices available to rent
to solos or small firms. We have a very
amicable multi-lawyer (and multi-practice) suite at 4550 Montgomery Avenue,
in the North Air Rights Building, 1 block
from Metro, across the street from the
large public parking garage. All the usual
amenities (high-speed internet access,
Lexis, parking, kitchen, library, reception,
four recently renovated conference rooms,
etc.) are available, as well as
secretarial/paralegal workstations. Definite opportunity for cross-referrals.
“Virtual” office arrangement is also available. Call Norman at (301) 961-6464
(x3302) or norman@handlerlevine.com
or Marc at (301) 961-6464 (x3313) or
marc@handlerlevine.com.
BETHESDA – 2 blocks from metro in
first class office building in shared suite
with 3 law firms. “Plug in and practice.”
Up to 3 windowed offices and secretarial
stations
available
immediately.
Amenities include telephone system/conference room/copier/kitchen. Contact
dbrown@brownandgould.com.
BETHESDA – New upscale building
located at 4416 East West Highway with
underground parking available and within
two blocks of Bethesda Metro has one
window office and one secretarial/paralegal station on top floor in suite of attorneys available immediately. Access to
amenities (kitchen, library, reception,
four conference rooms, copiers, etc.).
Call Gail Goodfellow at (301) 986-9600.
CHEVY CHASE – Large windowed
office, 11th floor of Chevy Chase
Building, 5530 Wisconsin Ave. in law
firm suite, for sole practitioner.
Secretarial/clerk space available. Use of
two conference rooms, fax, copier,
kitchen,
phone
system,
DSL.
Reasonable. Call (301) 951-0270.
BETHESDA/CHEVY CHASE – One
windowed office available for sublet.
Additional space available for staff if
Your Business Can Benefit From
Our Total Business Solutions
Eileen Porras
Business Consultant
Sandy Spring Bank works
with your business as a
true financial partner.
We’ll recommend a full
range of solutions designed
to help you achieve your
business objectives, all
based on a sound
understanding of your
business.
For More Information
Contact:
Eileen Porras
301-774-6400 ext. 6728
eporras@sandyspringbank.com
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WHAT’S NEW ...
desired. Class A building. Spacious,
quiet, ground floor. Prime Connecticut
Avenue location less than a mile from
beltway. Easy access and convenient
parking for clients. Conference room,
fax, all amenities. Call Anne DeNovo at
(301) 654-1200.
GAITHERSBURG – Suite with two
offices with private entrance, reception
area, bathroom and kitchenette with DSL
in Law Building with Route 355 signage.
$1,500/month. Call Stephen Allen at
(301) 987-2002.
GREENBELT – Office available in suite
with other attorneys. Windows, spacious
and sunny, with use of all amenities,
including reception area, library/conference room, kitchen, fax and copier.
Conveniently located at Beltway, and
Greenbelt Road, near the federal courthouse. Call (301) 474-1817.
OLNEY – One windowed office to sublet in Olney Office Park; shared waiting
room, no wheelchair access, free parking.
24/7 access. Available immediately.
Contact Karen or Chrystal at (301) 2600223 or (888) 637-1744 for more information.
ROCKVILLE – Courthouse Square
office space available for sublease.
Conveniently located across the street
from both Circuit Court and District
Court. 1 or 2 offices with secretarial
space. Conference rooms and library
access. Contact Sherry Zobrisky at (301)
424-8520 for terms.
ROCKVILLE – Class “A” Office Space
– Multiple offices and secretarial bays
available in recently constructed firstclass modern multi-lawyer suite. Perfect
for small law firm or sole practitioners.
Includes shared access to 3 conference
rooms, law library, work room, and
kitchen with free coffee and water cooler
service. Also includes receptionist services, telephone equipment, high-speed
broadband Internet access, networked
high-volume multi-functional copier/
printer/scanner, and fax. Conveniently
located on North Washington St.–walking
distance from courthouses. Contact
Barry at (301) 251-6200.
ROCKVILLE – Single office for rent in
shared office space at 932 Hungerford
Dr., Suite 13. Some conference room
availability and copier. Tenant will be
responsible for his or her own phones.
Very reasonable rent in a congenial environment with two other attorneys.
Contact Crystal at (301) 340-1050.
ROCKVILLE – Windowed office available in attorneys’ offices. Walk to Metro
and to District and Circuit Court. Use of
conference room, fax machine and copier.
Parking available. For further information, call (301) 315-9400.
ROCKVILLE – Several window offices
for rent in bright, quiet, cathedral ceiling
Rockville townhouse. Use of conference
rooms, library, kitchen and spacious
client waiting areas. Plenty of free parking. Feed/sort copies available. Short
walk to Circuit and District Court.
Practice law comfortably. Call (301)
251-1600.
ROCKVILLE – 1 18’ x 15’ windowed
office in townhouse of small law firm.
Walking distance to Metro and Courts.
Free Parking. Use of reception area,
small conference room, library, copier,
kitchenette. Call (301) 545-6100.
ROCKVILLE – Office in historic building close to court, metro; many amenities
for compatible attorney; $1,000 per
month. Call (301) 251-9200.
ROCKVILLE – Office on ground floor
with use of conference room, library and
kitchenette. Secretarial space also available. Fax, copier with sorter available.
Free parking. Conveniently located near
Shady Grove/I-270. Call (301) 309-3680.
ROCKVILLE – Adams Law Center –
Bright, recently-carpeted corner windowed office on ground floor. Walk to
District Court, Circuit Court and Metro.
Rent includes parking, use of reception
area, conference room and kitchen.
Copier available. Long-term arrangement with solo practitioner sought.
Please call Cindy at (301) 762-4050.
SILVER SPRING – Share a satellite
office located on the corner of Georgia
Avenue and Cameron Street next to the
old Silver Spring District Court building.
$150/month. Fax requirements for use
and areas of practice to (301) 987-2487.
SILVER SPRING – Windowed office in
Penthouse office suite overlooking downtown Silver Spring. Walking distance to
the Silver Spring District Court. All
amenities including reception area, copier, kitchen, conference room, file space &
DSL. Use for FT or satellite office. Call
Phil Guzman at (301) 587-5285 or email:
philip.guzman@verizon.net.
SILVER SPRING – Windowed office
for rent in downtown Silver Spring law
office. Call (301) 587-1000.
ATTORNEY OPPORTUNITIES
ASSOCIATES – Commercial Litigation
and Business Associate – Stein, Sperling,
Bennett, DeJong, Driscoll & Greenfeig,
P.C., an established AV rated Rockville,
MD firm, has immediate openings.
Excellent opportunity for litigation associate in a fast paced environment with
DAVID HARRISON, INC.
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• Our total charge to sell a house or condo is 2% if sold by our real estate
office.
• If the house or condo is sold by another real estate office, through
multiple listing, they get 2% and we get 2% for a total of 4%.
• We never charge transaction fees, processing fees or administrative fees.
• Our four person staff holds open houses. We advertise all listings every
Sunday in The Washington Post.
• All listings are posted with photographs on the GCAR multiple listing service.
• Licensed since 1959 in Montgomery County and D.C. Member GCAR,
MRIS, NAR, MAA, NAREA, AAAA, NEA and BBB.
David R. Harrison Real Estate
301-258-9317
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WHAT’S NEW ...
significant client contact and court opportunities for detail oriented, self-directed
& highly motivated lawyers. Minimum 3
years experience. MD bar required. DC
& VA bars helpful. Business Associate
should be skilled in commercial transactions, shareholder/LLC operating agreements, commercial real estate and/or
local government issues, with 3 plus
years law firm experience. Only qualified candidates should apply. Send
resume to recruiting@steinsperling.com
or fax to (301) 340-8217.

ASSOCIATE – Litigation Associate –
Law Offices of Cheryl Lynn Hepfer, an
AV rated Rockville family law firm, has
an immediate opening for a litigation
associate. Ideal candidate will have prior
litigation experience. Excellent opportunity in a fast paced environment with significant client contact and court opportunities. Ideal candidate should be detail
oriented, self-directed, highly motivated,
and shall possess strong written and oral
communication skills. Maryland Bar
required. Please send letter of interest
and resume to law@hepfer.com or fax to
(301) 294-2270.

ATTORNEY – Family Law Associate –
The
partners
named
among
Washingtonian’s 50 Best Family Law
attorneys are looking for an associate
with 4 or more years of experience.
You’ll be working with the most intellectually challenging and sophisticated family law issues. These positions require
dedicated individuals w/excellent oral
and written communication skills, ability
to meet deadlines, desire to work directly
with clients and MD Bar. Fax resumes to
(301) 926-7844.

ATTORNEY – Real Estate Settlement
Attorney – Extremely busy Gaithersburg
office of Village Settlements, Inc. has a rare
opportunity for a settlement attorney to join
our team. Candidate must have 1 to 3 years
experience conducting residential and/or
commercial settlements, reviewing titles
and surveys, preparing/understanding title
binders. Excellent salary and benefits.
Exceptional work environment. Maryland
Bar required. All replies will be held in
strict confidence. Fax resume to David
Parker at (301) 556-4895 or email to
dparker@villagesettlements.com.

ATTORNEY – Workers’ Rights Attorney
– The Law Foundation of Prince George's
County, Inc. is seeking a bilingual
(Spanish/English) attorney to assist at our
Langley Park clinic one day per week,
some weekend and evening hours. The
Law
Foundation
bilingual
(Spanish/English) workers' rights attorney
will assist clients with employment law
cases by: Negotiating pre-court settlements; Contacting an appropriate agency
for assistance; Explaining the court
process to clients; Assisting in completing
court forms; Providing legal education
classes to workers and Working with the
private bar to provide representation to the
workers. Applicant must be a member of
the MD State Bar. Please send resume
and cover letter to Karin Dalichow at
dalichow@lawfoundationpg.org or fax to
301-864-8352,
attention:
Karin
Dalichow, or mail to: Karin Dalichow,
The Law Foundation, P.O. Box 329,
Hyattsville MD 20781.

LEGAL AID BUREAU ...
TRUE CHAMPIONS OF JUSTICE NOMINATIONS
On Oct. 14, Maryland Legal Aid wants to honor former staff and volunteers who
had a long-term association with Legal Aid, whose contributions had an impact, and
whose tenures were in different decades or periods since its founding in 1911. A
"True Champion of Justice" is someone who advanced the mission of Legal Aid by
his or her length of service, a specific legal accomplishment or a unique contribution to Legal Aid–a paralegal who provided service to many clients over many
years, a lawyer who prosecuted a novel legal theory resulting in improvement of the
situation for many Legal Aid clients, or a board member who was the face of Legal
Aid to the wider community, or a staff member whose tireless and competent service contributed to the stability and success of Legal Aid. We hope to have nominees
representing service throughout the history of Legal Aid.
Nomination forms are at www.mdlab.org and are due by May 1, 2006.
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WHO IS NEW ...
~ NEW MEMBERS ~
Eilene Brown, 3540 Crain Highway, Apt.
331, Bowie, MD 20716, tel.: (301) 3528960, email: eileneb@hotmail.com
Anthony H. Davis, II, 4920 Niagara Rd.,
Suite 206, College Park, MD 20740, tel.:
(301) 982-0888, fax: (301) 542-0005,
email: adavis@kemethuntlaw.com
Karin R. Dunlap, 110 North Washington
St., Suite 406, Rockville, MD 20850, tel.:
(301) 424-7585, fax: (301) 424-7047,
email: kdunlap@kundrataxlaw.com
Suzanne B. Hill, 500 West Baltimore St.,
Baltimore, MD 21202, tel.: (410) 706-2080
Claudia Anne Michels, 1 Church St.,
Suite 201, Rockville, MD 20850-4181,
tel.: (301) 610-9700, fax: (301) 610-9716,
email: amichels@powersfrost.com
Elizabeth S. Morris, 7735 Old
Georgetown Rd., Suite 1100, Bethesda,
MD 20814, tel.: (301) 656-7800, fax: (301)
656-3053, email:
emorris@pasternakfidis.com
ADVERTISERS INDEX
Paul J. Benkert, Jr., Esquire . . . . . . . . . . .8
Circle Treatment Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
www.circletreatment.com
Stephen J. Dunn, Esquire . . . . . . . . . . . .12
www.sdunnlaw.com
EagleBank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
eaglebankmd.com
Richard Edelman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
www.economic-analysis.com
William McMurtrie, 50 Maryland Ave.,
Rockville, MD 20850, tel.: (240) 7777418, fax: (240) 777-7414
Elkind & Shea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
www.disabilitybenefitslawfirm.com
Michael A. Stodghill, 1 Church St.,
Suite 201, Rockville, MD 20850-4181,
tel.: (301) 610-9700, fax: (301) 610-9716,
email: mike.stodghill@earthlink.net
Patrick Hoover Law Offices . . . . . . . . . .25
www.hooverlaw.com
~ Please make our new members feel welcome ~
David Harrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 23
www.marylandappraiser.com
InterSpanish Communications . . . . . . . . .3
Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A. . . . . .15
www.jgllaw.com
Michael L. Kabik, Esquire . . . . . . . . . . .14
www.srgpe.com/immigration.html
Long & Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Luxenberg, Johnson & Dickens, PC . . .22
Metro Counseling Services, Inc. . . . . . . .15
www.metrocounselingservices.com
Metropolitan Process Services . . . . . . . . .3
www.metroprocess24.com
Miles & Stockbridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
www.milesstockbridge.com
Miller, Miller & Canby . . . . . . . . . . . . ..13
www.mmcanby.com
Montgomery County Sentinel . . . . . . . .25
www.thesentinel.com
Oxley & Goldburn Insurance . . . . . . . . .20
www.oxley-goldburn.com
Pantazes Bail Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Pasternak & Fidis, P.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
www.pasternakfidis.com
Risk Management Group . . . . . . . . . . .10
www.divorce-and-money.com
Rossmann - Hurt - Hoffman, Inc. . . . . .16
www.rhhinsurance.com
Sandy Spring Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Alan B. Sternstein, Esquire . . . . . . . . . . .9
www.srgpe.com
Target Investigations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
www.target-investigations.com
Courtland K. Townsend, Jr., Esquire . . .5
YellowWood Financial Advisors, Inc. . .20
www.ywfa.com
Alan S. Zipp, Esquire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
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STATE’S ATTORNEY’S ASSIGNMENTS
Office of the State’s Attorney for Montgomery County
Court Assignments for the Month of April
JUDGES ALTER EGOS
The Bar Association is again publishing
the following list of all judge’s alter
egos. When a member wishes to
address an issue to a judge, please call
the judge’s corresponding alter ego. The
alter ego will then contact the judge.
DISTRICT COURT
Judge
Gary G. Everngam
Patricia Mitchell
Barry A. Hamilton
Louis D. Harrington
Stephen P. Johnson
Brian G. Kim
Mary Beth McCormick
Eugene Wolfe
Lawyer
Phillip L. Felts
Charles Mitchell
Deborah A. Armstrong
Marc P. Hansen
John C. Monahan
Edward B. Lattner
Gerard J. Emig
Walter Neighbors
CIRCUIT COURT
Michael J. Algeo
DeLawrence Beard
Marielsa A. Bernard
David A. Boynton
Thomas L. Craven
John W. Debelius, III
D. Warren Donohue
Joseph A. Dugan, Jr.
Robert A. Greenberg
Ann S. Harrington
Eric M. Johnson
Michael D. Mason
Terrence J. McGann
S. Michael Pincus
William J. Rowan, III
Ronald B. Rubin
Nelson W. Rupp, Jr.
James L. Ryan
Katherine D. Savage
Louise Scrivener
Ann N. Sundt
Durke G. Thompson
John P. Kudel
David P. Modell
Charles E. Wilson
Joseph P. Suntum
Reginald W. Bours
James A. Bonifant
Sue A. Mahaffey
Terrence J. McGann
Rene Sandler
Judith R. Catterton
George E. Simms
Paul F. Kemp
Terrence M. McGann
Joseph C. Paradiso
Joseph M. Quirk
Steven VanGrack
William D. Foote, Jr.
Patrick J. May
David Martella
Patrick W. Dragga
Gary L. Crawford
Albert D. Brault
RETIRED JUDGES/CIRCUIT COURT
Martha G. Kavanaugh
James S. McAuliffe
John F. McAuliffe
Paul A. McGuckian
Dennis M. McHugh
J. James McKenna
William C. Miller
L. Leonard Ruben
William P. Turner
C.J. Vaughey
Paul H. Weinstein
Susan Kalil
Judith R. Catterton
John M. Quinn
James J. Cromwell
Floyd (Ron) Willis
William J. Chen, Jr.
Thomas D. Murphy
Kevin G. Hessler
Stanton J. Gildenhorn
Charles E. Wilson
Philip H. Armstrong
Barry H. Helfand
SPECIAL MASTER
Suzanne Snedegar
DOMESTIC RELATIONS MASTERS
Charles M. Cockerill
Susan A. Polis
Joan E. Ryon
Steven G. Salant
John S. Weaver
Paul B. DeWolfe
Sara M. Donohue
Cheryl L. Hepfer
Donna E. Van Scoy
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
FOR MARYLAND
Charles B. Day
Peter J. Messitte
Jillyn K. Schulze
Roger W. Titus
Michael G. Banks
Charles E. Wilson
Barbara A. Kestenbaum
Paul T. Glasgow
U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR
THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND
Nancy V. Alquist
Paul Mannes
Patrick C. McKeever
Mark S. Goldstein
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JUDGES SCHEDULES
Calendar
☺ Bar Office Conference Room
See Committee/Section Pages for Location
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CLE Classroom
CLE Seminar–Call (301) 340-2534 to Register
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Taxation Law Section
12:15p.m.
Bar Luncheon
4:30p.m.
Professionalism Com. Meeting
8:00a.m.
Circuit Court Bench Bar Meeting
7:45a.m.
/ CLE Breakfast with the Judges
8:00a.m.
District Court Bench Bar Meeting
☺ Workers Compensation Law Section
4:00p.m.
11:45a.m.
Estate & Trust Law Section
☺ Executive Committee Meeting
5:00p.m.
7:30a.m.
Real Estate Section
☺ Legal Ethics Committee Meeting
4:30p.m.
7:45a.m.
/ CLE Breakfast with the Judges
FLOATING HOLIDAY – BAR OFFICES CLOSED
5:30p.m.
/ CLE Seminar–Rita Rosenkrantz
12:30p.m.
CINA Bench Bar
5:30p.m.
Business Law/Commercial
Law Section Meeting
5:30p.m.
/ CLE Seminar–Family Law
☺ Family Law Section Meeting
5:30p.m.
5:30p.m.
/ CLE Seminar–Workers Comp
5:30p.m.
/ CLE Seminar–Criminal Law
Noon
Juvenile Law Section
5:30p.m.
/ CLE Seminar–Rita Rosenkrantz
10:00am.
Law Firm Management Section
Newsletter of the
BAR ASSOCIATION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND
27 West Jefferson Street, Rockville, Maryland 20850-4200
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☺ Professionalism Com. Meeting
4:30p.m.
8:00a.m.
Circuit Court Bench Bar Meeting
☺ Nominations & Elections Committee
4:00p.m.
8:00a.m.
District Court Bench Bar Meeting
☺ Workers Compensation Law Section
4:00p.m.
ANNUAL MEETING & LAW DAY CELEBRATION
7:30a.m.
Real Estate Section
☺
8:00a.m.
Intellectual Property & Technology
☺ Legal Ethics Committee Meeting
4:30p.m.
5:30p.m.
/ CLE Seminar–Family Law
5:00p.m.
Lawyer to Lawyer Committee
5:30p.m.
/ CLE Seminar–Commercial Litigation
12:30p.m.
DELQ Bench Bar
☺ Foundation Budget Committee
5:30p.m.
BAR REVUE
HOLIDAY – BAR OFFICES CLOSED
Noon
Juvenile Law Section
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