2009 NFBA Newsletters - North Fulton Bar Association

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North Fulton Bar Association Newsletter
January 20, 2009
in this issue
Membership meeting
January 22, 2009
Thank you for a
successful Holiday
Party
North Fulton Bar
Association
Membership Directory
NFBA Meeting Schedule
2009
Getting to know your
NFBA Board- Michael
Bishop
Invitation to new
members
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Dear Joseph,
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Membership meeting January 22, 2009
Please join us this Thursday, January 22, 2009, for our
regular membership meeting at 5 Seasons Brewery. Our
speaker will be attorney Paul Kish, the lead attorney of the
group of lawyers who represented Eric Rudolph on all of
the charges in Georgia. He will talk about these crimes and
the difficulties of represeting high profile criminal
prosecutions in federal court.
6:30 P.M. - SOCIAL TIME
7:00 P.M. - DINNER AND MEETING
AT THE 5 SEASONS BREWING
5 Seasons Brewing is located at 3655 Old Milton Parkway,
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005. Please click here for a map.
Here is the 5 Seasons Brewing website. All regular
meetings are on the 4th Thursday of the month, except
November, which is the 3rd Thursday due to Thanksgiving.
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Thank you for a successful Holiday Party
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The North Fulton Bar Association hosted its Annual Holiday
Party on December 11th at the Roswell River Landing. It
was a wonderful evening of music, heavy hors d'oeuvres
and holiday cheer. A huge THANK YOU goes out to our
membership who donated dozens of toys for donation to
the North Fulton Community Charities. Our donation was
greatly appreciated.
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North Fulton Bar Association Membership Directory
As you all know, we are now working on the 2009-10
North Fulton Bar Association Membership Directory. Once
again, Nationwide Focused Publications and Richard Burg
will be working with us. NFP is the same firm that handles
advertising for the State Bar of Georgia's ANNUAL
Membership Directory, The Georgia Bar Journal Magazine
and the DeKalb Bar Association Membership Directory. As
a result, Members, Member Firms and Vendors will be able
to purchase very affordable ad placements that will assist
in deferring the cost of the Directory. Attached is a rate &
reservation schedule along with sample ads. For as little as
$150.00 you can lend your support to the Directory effort
while making your unique area of law (e.g., immigration or
tax law) or area of practice (e.g., Guardian ad Litem and
mediation services) known and available to all of the other
members. Cover positions are also available. Please feel
free to pass this information on to Vendors that you think
would be interested in reaching our dynamic Membership
base. Click here for Details. Space is limited so make your
reservation as soon as possible. You can reach them at
770.978.6297. In the meantime, if you have any questions
regarding this venture, please do not hesitate to contact
Forrest Clinard, FKClinard@aol.com, (770) 392-3416.
Thanks!
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NFBA Meeting Schedule 2009
Thursday, January 22nd- Paul Kish, Esq.
Thursday, February 26th- Jennifer Ammons, General
Counsel, Department of Driver Services;
Thursday, March 26th.
Thursday, April 23rd.
Saturday, May 16th Bench and Bar Bar-B-Q
The Annual North Fulton Bar Association will be hosting its
Annual Bench and Bar Bar-B- Q on May 16th. Don't forget
to mark your calendars for these meetings and our great
annual events!
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Invitation to new members
The North Fulton Bar Association wants to grow its
membership. The North Fulton Bar Association needs your
help and support. Who in your office is not a member of
the North Fulton Bar? What other lawyers do you know
who live or work in North Fulton that are not members?
Pick up the phone or yell down the hall. Bring a
prospective member to our next meeting and dinner is on
us!
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February 24, 2009
in this issue
Membership meeting
February 26, 2009
Thank you to Paul Kisk
for speaking to our
membership
December Meeting
2009
Dear Joseph,
•
Membership meeting February 26, 2009
Please join us this Thursday, February 26, 2009, for our
speaker will be Jennifer Ammons, General Counsel,
Department of Driver Services.
2009 Citizenship Day
Invitation to new
members
Classified Ads
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Thank you to Paul Kisk for speaking to our
membership
The North Fulton Bar Association was honored to host
attorney Paul Kish as our speaker in January. He talked
about his experience as the lead attorney of the group of
lawyers who represented Eric Rudolph on all of the
charges in Georgia. Mr. Kish's presentation was insightful
and thought provoking.
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annual events!
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The North Fulton Bar Association is pleased to announce
that it is sponsoring the North Fulton location of the
Citizenship Day again this year. The Citizenship Day is
sponsored and organized by the American Immigration
Lawyers Association and provides free assistance for U.S.
Citizenship applicants.
This year's event will be held on Saturday April 18, 2009
at the Child Development Association , located at 89 Grove
Way, Roswell, GA 30075 from approximately 9:00 until
3:00.
Volunteers are needed.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact
Joseph Alonso at 404-664-5569 or at
jalonso@brockclay.com.
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Two-story traditional office building. Located in the Heart
of Roswell...one mile west of GA400 just off Holcomb
Bridge Road. Space will be shared with, currently two
reception area and kitchenette. Phone, Copier and Fax.
Front & rear entrances to office space. Excellent for
attorneys just getting
February 25, 2009
in this issue
Membership meeting
February 26, 2009
Thank you to Paul Kisk
for speaking to our
membership
December Meeting
2009
Dear Joseph,
•
Membership meeting February 26, 2009
Please join us this Thursday, February 26, 2009, for our
speaker will be Jennifer Ammons, General Counsel,
Department of Driver Services.
Invitation to new
members
Classified Ads
•
Thank you to Paul Kisk for speaking to our
membership
attorney Paul Kish as our speaker in January. He talked
about his experience as the lead attorney of the group of
lawyers who represented Eric Rudolph on all of the
charges in Georgia. Mr. Kish's presentation was insightful
and thought provoking.
•
annual events!
•
3:00.
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us!
•
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Two-story traditional office building. Located in the Heart
of Roswell...one mile west of GA400 just off Holcomb
Bridge Road. Space will be shared with, currently two
reception area and kitchenette. Phone, Copier and Fax.
Front & rear entrances to office space. Excellent for
attorneys just getting
North Fulton Bar Association Update
March 2009
in this issue
2009-2010 North Fulton
Bar Association
Directory
Dear Joseph,
•
2009-2010 North Fulton Bar Association Directory
Dear Members:
As you all know, we have been working on the 2009- 2010
and the DeKalb Bar Association Membership Directory.
As a result, Members, Member Firms and Vendors will be
able to purchase very affordable ad placements that will
assist in deferring the cost of the Directory. Attached is a
rate & reservation schedule along with sample ads. For as
little as $135.00 you can lend your support to the
Directory effort while making your unique area of law
(e.g., immigration, tax law, Guardian ad Litem or
members.
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Space is limited so make your reservation as soon as
possible. You can reach them at 770.978.6297. In the
meantime, if you have any questions regarding this
venture, please do not hesitate to contact Forrest Clinard,
FKClinard@aol.com, (770) 392-3416. Thanks!
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March 24, 2009
in this issue
Membership meeting
March 26, 2009
Thank you to Jennifer
Ammons for speaking
to our membership
Thank you to the
Forsyth Bar Association
2009
2009-2010 Membership
Directory
Invitation to new
members
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Dear Joseph,
•
Membership meeting March 26, 2009
Please join us this Thursday, March 26, 2009, for our
regular membership meeting at 5 Seasons Brewery. We
will be hosting the Municipal Court Judges from the City of
Alpharetta, Judge Jim Matoney, City of Johns Creek, Judge
Donald W. Schaefer, City of Milton, Judge Barry L.
Zimmerman and City of Roswell, Judge Maurice H. Hilliard,
Jr.
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Thank you to Jennifer Ammons for speaking to our
membership
attorney Jennifer Ammons, General Counsel, Department
of Driver Services, as our speaker in January. She
provided an enjoyable and interesting insight into the
Department.
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Thank you to the Forsyth Bar Association
The North Fulton Bar Association invited our neighbors to
the North, the Forsyth Bar Association to join us for dinner
and camaraderie at our February meeting. We were joined
by many of their members and a good time was had by
all.
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Thursday, April 23rd. Please join us to vote on the North
Fulton Bar Association's 2009-2010 Board of Directors and
Officers. We will also be taking time to recognize this
year's recipient of the President's Award, local non-profit
organizations The Child Development Association and the
North Fulton Community
annual events!
•
2009-2010 Membership Directory
As you all know, we have been working on the 2009- 2010
and the DeKalb Bar Association Membership Directory.
As a result, Members, Member Firms and Vendors will be
able to purchase very affordable ad placements that will
assist in deferring the cost of the Directory. Attached is a
rate & reservation schedule along with sample ads. For as
little as $150.00 you can lend your support to the
Directory effort while making your unique area of law
(e.g., immigration, tax law, Guardian ad Litem or
members.
Space is limited so make your reservation as soon as
possible. You can reach them at 770.978.6297. Thanks!
•
3:00.
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kitchen use included. Copier available for minimal per
page charge. Contact Joyce at 678-566- 6959.
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April 21, 2009
in this issue
Membership meeting
April 23, 2009
Thank you to the
Municipal Judges of
North Fulton
2009-2010 North Fulton
Bar Association Board
Vote
2009 President's Award
2009
The Citizenship Drive
was a success
Invitation to new
members
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Dear Joseph,
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Membership meeting April 23, 2009
Please join us this Thursday, April 23, 2009, for our
regular membership meeting at 5 Seasons Brewery. We
have an outstanding agenda and hope you can join us for
the last regular meeting of the NFBA's year. We will be
awarding the 2009 President's Award to the Child
Development Association and the North Fulton Community
Charrities and will host speaker 11 Alive News reporter
William J. Liss.
William J. Liss serves as Financial, Consumer, and Legal
Editor (Attorney) for WXIA-Television News, (NBC),
Atlanta. He airs specialized business and consumer reports
five mornings and evenings a week; airs reports that
initiate and resolve a multitude of issues facing
consumers; and most recently, airs a series - "Make It
Happen-" devoted to finding assistance for individuals and
groups where none seems possible. Bill and "Make Things
Happen" have been honored by the Atlanta Fire/Rescue
Department; The Veterans Administration and the USO for
many of its ongoing projects.
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Thank you to the Municipal Judges of North Fulton
Judges from the City of Alpharetta, Judge Jim Matoney,
the City of Johns Creek, Judges Donald W. Schaefer and
Scott Carter, the City of Milton, Judge Barry L.
Zimmerman and the City of Roswell, Judge Maurice H.
Hilliard, Jr. at our regular March meeting. It was a great
opportunity to spend time with and hear from our local
Judges. We apprecaite their willness to spend time with
our membership.
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2009-2010 North Fulton Bar Association Board Vote
The Board of the North Fulton Bar Association has
prepared the following slate of recommended candidates
for the Board of the North Fulton Bar Association for 20092010. This slate will be presented to the membership for a
vote at our April monthly meeting to be held on Thursday,
April 23, 2009. President- Charles Gabriel President ElectRichard A. Walker Treasurer- Ronald Dobelstein SecretaryJanis Rosser Director- Michael Bishop Director- Elyse
Aussenberg Director- Michael Bishop Director- Michael O.
Crawford, Jr. Director- John Hipes Director- Thomas Salata
Ex Officio Member of the Board- Hon. Christopher Brasher
Joseph B. Alonso will serve as the Immediate Past
President. Thank you for your consideration and we look
forward to seeing you at our April 23, 2009 meeting.
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2009 President's Award
The North Fulton Bar Association will be awarding the
2009 President's Award to two outstanding local nonprofit organizations, the Child Development Association
and North Fulton Community Charrities.
The Child Development Association
The Child Development Association provides affordable
childcare and early learning programs for preschool
children of low-income families in the metro Atlanta area.
The CDA prepares disadvantaged children for success in
education and life. And, our child-care services enable
hardworking parents to maintain full-time employment to
support their families. It is a vibrant nonprofit organization
with forty years of outstanding service to low-income,
hardworking families and their young children. For four
decades, busy hands and generous spirits have enabled us
to serve our community's needs through generous
donations of time and money. Individuals, as well as civic
organizations, businesses and churches sustain us through
their charitable, tax- deductible contributions. For more
information, please visit www.cdakids.org .
Greater North Fulton Community Charities
The mission of North Fulton Community Charities is to
prevent homelessness in North Fulton by supporting
families in their homes during short-term emergencies. By
pooling the resources of local religious, business, and civic
groups and individuals, NFCC assists families with rent,
utilities, transportation, food, clothing, medicine, and other
basic needs. NFCC also coordinates special assistance to
families during the holidays and matches volunteers with
projects. During 2007 NFCC provided assistance to 4,201
local families. Each family's need was different due to: a
lost job, an injury or illness that prevented work, a failed
marriage, domestic violence, a new baby and no
insurance, car trouble, toothaches, and day care problems.
Some families required assistance off and on throughout
the year, others only once or twice. In 2007 NFCC helped
with $706,825 in rent, utilities, medicine, and other basic
needs and gave out food to over 80 families every day.
The need continues to grow faster than our resources. For
more information, please visit www.nfcchelp.org .
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Thursday, April 23rd. Please join us on April 23, 2009 for
an exciting agenda. Our membership will vote on the
North Fulton Bar Association's 2009-2010 Board of
Directors and Officers. We will host 11 Alive reporter Bill
Lis. We will also be taking time to recognize this year's
recipient of the President's Award, local non-profit
organizations The Child Development Association and the
North Fulton Community
annual events!
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The Citizenship Drive was a success
The North Fulton Bar Association sponsored the Roswell
location of this year's Citizenship Drive. Immediate Past
President Forrest Clinard, imcoming President Chuck
Gabriel and Past President Joe Rosen were among the
volunteers that assisted 15 legal residents in obtaining
legal advice to become United States Citizens. This year's
location was the Child Development Association and our
very own Joe Rosen was featured on CBS news for the
event. A huge Thank You to all.
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North Fulton Bar Association BBQ
May 11, 2009
in this issue
Dear Joseph,
Mark you calendar for
the Annual North Fulton
Bar Association Bar-BQue!
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Mark you calendar for the Annual North Fulton Bar
Association Bar-B-Que!
In just 6 days, on May 16, 2008, the North Fulton Bar
Association will have its Annual Bench and Bar Bar-BQue!! This is a wonderful event and fun will be had by all.
The Bar-B-Que starts at 6:00 at the Roswell River Landing
located at 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell, Georgia 30075. We
will feature the great-tasting Low Country BBQ and
Peachtree Road Station will provide the music. Members
are free and Guests are a mere $20. Please RSVP at
erica@abigtodoevent.com. We can't wait to see you there!
Peachtree Road Station is the band and Low Country BBQ
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North Fulton Bar Association BBQ
May 12, 2009
in this issue
Dear Joseph,
Mark you calendar for
the Annual North Fulton
Bar Association Bar-BQue!
•
Mark you calendar for the Annual North Fulton Bar
Association Bar-B-Que!
In just 6 days, on May 16, 2008, the North Fulton Bar
Association will have its Annual Bench and Bar Bar-BQue!! This is a wonderful event and fun will be had by all.
The Bar-B-Que starts at 6:00 at the Roswell River Landing
located at 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell, Georgia 30075. We
will feature the great-tasting Low Country BBQ and
Peachtree Road Station will provide the music. Members
are free and Guests are a mere $20. Please RSVP at
erica@abigtodoevent.com. We can't wait to see you there!
Peachtree Road Station is the band and Low Country BBQ
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September, 2009
in this issue
Membership Meeting
September 24, 2009
Public Relations for the
Legal Profession
NFBA pro bono Activities
Alpharetta High School
Mock Trial Team
Volunteers Needed
2009
Invitation to new
members
Classified Ads
Dear Joseph,
•
Membership Meeting September 24, 2009
Please plan to join us for our first regularly scheduled
membership meeting following the summer break. As it
was before the break, the meeting is at 5 Seasons
Brewery on Old Milton Road in Alpharetta beginning at
6:30 p.m. The meeting will be a social with live
background music provided by keyboardist, Gabe Granitz.
There will be a cash bar and, as always, you may order
off the 5 Seasons menu if you wish. We look forward to
seeing you there.
AT THE 5 SEASONS BREWERY
November, which is the 3rd Thursday due to
Thanksgiving.
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Public Relations for the Legal Profession
While it may come as something of a shock to many of
you, legal professionals (specifically lawyers) do not
always enjoy the most sterling reputation in the
community at large. You may have even heard a "lawyer
joke" or two.
In an effort to correct the inaccurate assumptions that
some members of the public persist in maintaining, the
Georgia Bar has made redressing this problem a priority.
The project has been dubbed the "Cornerstones of
Freedom®." Its mission is to educate the public
regarding our judicial system (specifically, its role in
preserving our Democracy) and to "restore public
confidence" in the judicial system and the legal
profession.
The NFBA has made it a priority to do its part to assist in
this important cause. The NFBA Directors have already
identified several areas where we can help; however, if
you have suggestions as to how we can improve the
image of the legal profession, please contact Committee
Chair, Tamar Faulhaber at 404- 846-2001or
TFaulhaber@Georgia-Law.com.
Cornerstones of Freedom®
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As you may recall, the NFBA is gathering information
regarding its member's probono activities.
Do you and/or the members of your firm do any pro bono
work, volunteer in the community (coach, boy scouts,
moot court, etc.), actively participate in community
service organizations, including but not limited to serving
on Non-Profit entity Boards of Directors, and projects, or
otherwise contribute to a worthwhile charity?
If so, please respond with a yes/no answer and the type
of charitable work that is being done. Responses should
be sent to Committee Chair, Tamar Faulhaber at 404846-2001 or TFaulhaber@Georgia-Law.com, or to NFBA
President, Chuck Gabriel at 404-990-1173 or
CDGABRIEL@GLFPC.com
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Alpharetta High School Mock Trial Team Volunteers
Needed
The Alpharetta High School mock trial team teacher
sponsors and the Georgia High School Mock Trial Program
are looking for attorneys to volunteer as team coaches.
Each high school team participates in organized mock
trial competitions, and their members will likely be
tomorrow's trial lawyers...
Ideally, volunteers will commit one hour each week
during the afterschool periods and at the occasional
Saturday competition; the more volunteers, the less the
time commitment. However, occasional assistance would
also be appreciated.
This is a great opportunity to work with our young
people, bring good will to our profession, network your
own skills, and give back to our community.
Please contact NFBA Board Member Tom Salata at (770)
408-7004 or salatajt@bellsouth.net
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Please join us on Thursday, Sept. 24th for a relaxing
agenda. This first meeting following the summer break is
a social with live background music. It should be a
chance to reconnect with old friends and get reacquainted
with the NFBA membership. This is one of the most lowkey meetings of the year, so please plan to loosen your
tie and join us for a fun evening.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009 - Annual Holiday Party
(Roswell River Landing)
Don't forget to mark your calendars for these meetings
and our great annual events!
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membership. The North Fulton Bar Association needs
your help and support. Who in your office is not a
member of the North Fulton Bar? What other lawyers do
you know who live or work in North Fulton that are not
members? Pick up the phone or yell down the hall. Bring
a prospective member to our next meeting and dinner is
on us!
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NFBA Pro Bono Info - for the Board
October 5, 2009
in this issue
Dear Joseph,
As requested, here is the information regarding the pro
bono data collection that was sent out in the September
Newsletter.
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As you may recall, the NFBA is gathering information
regarding its member's probono activities.
Do you and/or the members of your firm do any pro bono
work, volunteer in the community (coach, boy scouts,
moot court, etc.), actively participate in community
service organizations, including but not limited to serving
on Non-Profit entity Boards of Directors, and projects, or
otherwise contribute to a worthwhile charity?
::
If so, please respond with a yes/no answer and the type
of charitable work that is being done. Responses should
be sent to Committee Chair, Tamar Faulhaber at 404846-2001 or TFaulhaber@Georgia-Law.com, or to NFBA
President, Chuck Gabriel at 404-990-1173 or
CDGABRIEL@GLFPC.com
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Thanksgiving Charity Fundraiser
October 8, 2009
in this issue
NFBA Thanksgiving
Charity Fundraiser
Dear Joseph,
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NFBA Thanksgiving Charity Fundraiser
Dear Members, As some of you may know, the North
Fulton Bar Association is a member of the Multi-Bar
Leadership Council, a group of state and local voluntary
bar associations. Its purpose is to promote community
service and diversity within the legal community. The
Council has asked each member association to partake in
a community service or pro bono project during
September or October. The results of these projects will
be featured in the Atlanta Bar's Atlanta Lawyer
publication.
In response, the NFBA is raising money to be one of the
sponsors for the Alpharetta Golden Age Club's
Thanksgiving luncheon. This luncheon is for senior
citizens in the area and will be held November 17. The
money we are raising will go towards the purchase and
preparation of the turkey and ham to feed around 90
people, so anything you can contribute to the cause will
be greatly appreciated. Please send checks, payable to
the North Fulton Bar, to our treasurer, Ron Dobelstein, at
3780 Mansell Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30022. Please note on
your check that it is for the Thanksgiving fundraiser.
We hope to give the senior citizens a nice kick off to the
Thanksgiving holiday , and we appreciate your support in
this community event .
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Thank you,
Forrest K. Clinard, Past- President John Hipes, Board
Member
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October, 2009
in this issue
Membership Meeting
October 22, 2009
Chattahoochee HS
Debate Team -Computer Donation
NFBA Thanksgiving
Charity Drive
2009 NFBA Annual
Holiday Party
Invitation to new
members
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Dear Joseph,
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Membership Meeting October 22, 2009
This is one NFBA meeting that you do not want to miss.
The NFBA is honored to have Georgia Supreme Court
Justice Harold Melton as our guest and speaker at the
October 2009 meeting.
Please plan to join us. We are also asking that you bring
an associate or prospective new member with you, since
we want to make sure that we have a good crowd for
Justice Melton.
As always, the meeting will be at 5 Seasons Brewery on
Old Milton Road in Alpharetta beginning at 6:30 p.m.,
and as usual, there will be a cash bar and you may order
off the 5 Seasons menu if you wish.
We look forward to seeing you there.
AT THE 5 SEASONS BREWERY
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November, which is the 3rd Thursday due to
Thanksgiving.
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Chattahoochee HS Debate Team -- Computer
Donation
The NFBA Board of Directors presented the
Chattahoochee High School Debate Team (Varsity Team
members, Coach Maggie Berthiame, Director of
Forensics, and Principal Jim Duncan) with two new laptop
computers on September 29, 2009. When we learned
that the team needed the laptops in order to conduct
research in preparation for competition, the Board took
up a special collection specifically for this worthy group of
young people.
Debate teams represent the future of our profession, and
the NFBA wishes the Chattahoochee High School Debate
Team much luck and many resounding victories!
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The NFBA is still gathering information regarding its
member's pro bono activities.
If you have not already done so, please let us know what
pro bono work that you and/or the members of your firm
actively participate in. In addition to legal work, this
includes volunteering in the community (coach, boy
scouts, moot court, etc.), participating in community
service organizations, serving on Non- Profit entity
Boards of Directors, and other contributions worthwhile
charities.
Please respond with a yes/no answer and the type of
charitable work that is being done.
Responses should be sent to Committee Chair, Tamar
Faulhaber at 404-846-2001 or TFaulhaber@GeorgiaLaw.com, or to NFBA President, Chuck Gabriel at 404990-1173 or CDGABRIEL@GLFPC.com
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NFBA Thanksgiving Charity Drive
As some of you may know, the North Fulton Bar
Association is a member of the Multi-Bar Leadership
Council, a group of state and local voluntary bar
associations. Its purpose is to promote community
service and diversity within the legal community. The
Council has asked each member association to partake in
a community service or pro bono project during
September or October. The results of these projects will
be featured in the Atlanta Bar's Atlanta Lawyer
publication.
In response, the NFBA is raising money to be one of the
sponsors for the Alpharetta Golden Age Club's
Thanksgiving luncheon. This luncheon is for senior
citizens in the area and will be held November 17. The
money we are raising will go towards the purchase and
preparation of the turkey and ham to feed around 90
people, so anything you can contribute to the cause will
be greatly appreciated. Please send checks, payable to
the North Fulton Bar, to our treasurer, Ron Dobelstein, at
3780 Mansell Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30022 or give them to
Ron, Chuck Gabriel, John Hipes, or Forest Clinard at the
meeting. Please note on your check that it is for the
Thanksgiving fundraiser.
We hope to give the senior citizens a nice kick off to the
Thanksgiving holiday , and we appreciate your support in
this community event .
•
2009 NFBA Annual Holiday Party
Remember to save the date! The NFBA Annual Holiday
Party is on Thursday, December 10, 2009.
This is one of the most entertaining meetings of the year,
and we are looking forward to a huge turn out.
As we have done in the past, the Holiday Party will be
held Roswell River Landing. Look for more information in
the November Newsletter.
•
membership. The North Fulton Bar Association needs
your help and support. Who in your office is not a
member of the North Fulton Bar? What other lawyers do
you know who live or work in North Fulton that are not
members? Pick up the phone or yell down the hall. Bring
a prospective member to our next meeting and dinner is
on us!
•
Classified Ads
To place a classified ad in the NFBA Newsletter, please
contact Mike Crawford at
mike.crawford@bilawgroup.com.
Forward email
Announcement from
The North Fulton Bar Association
(This Time With a Link to
The Nomination Form)
November 11, 2009
Dear Joseph,
Justice Robert
Benham Awards for
Community Service
::
Dear Local Bar Presidents and Members,
Despite the challenges of these times, many members of
the bar are not only continuing to engage in community
and public service, they are increasing their service to
meet the needs of their communities around our state. As
we have done for the last decade, the State Bar of
Georgia in partnership with the Chief Justice's
Commission on Professionalism will honor members of
the bench and bar for their service to the community at a
special ceremony in their honor on February 16, 2010 at
the Georgia Bar Center.
While this ceremony and the awards can't possibly match
the many contributions of our colleagues, it is our way to
not only show the bar's appreciation to them but to
showcase to the public we serve that judges and lawyers
give so much of their time and talents outside of their
official and professional duties to make a difference in
their communities.
Won't you take a few minutes and nominate a deserving
judge or attorney? And, won't you share this message
with your partners, colleagues and co- workers and
encourage them to also submit nominations?
Please note that we have extended the deadline for
receipt of nominations for the 11th Annual Justice Robert
Benham Awards for Community Service to Friday,
November 20, 2009. A nomination form is attached which
includes the requirements for the award.
Thank you for your assistance and for all that you do.
Sincerely,
Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism
Justice Robert Benham Awards for Community Service
Suite 620
104 Marietta Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-225-5040
Nomination Form
Forward email
Page 2 of 2
Reminder From The North Fulton Bar
Association
December 2, 2009
in this issue
North Fulton Bar
Association Holiday
Party
Atlanta Volunteer
Lawyers Foundation -Training Opportunity
Atlanta Volunteer
Lawyers Foundation Case Referals
::
Dear Joseph,
•
North Fulton Bar Association Holiday Party
Please do not forget that the 2009 Annual North Fulton
Bar Association Holiday Party is on Thursday, December
10, 2009.
The Holiday Party will be held Roswell River Landing.
As we have done in the past, the price of admission for
NFBA members is free. For guests admission is $20.00.
We ask all to bring a new, an unwrapped toy for the
benefit of the North Fulton Charities.
Please remember to RSVP to:
Erica Prewett
A Big To Do Event
404-547-5712
www.abigtodoevent.com
Erica has done a great job for us in the past and we
expect this year will be great too.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Happy
Holidays!
•
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation -- Training
Opportunity
Domestic Violence Project training class!
No, its not training to improve your ability to commit
domestic violence as the name implies. This is a terrific
opportunity to perform some pro bono work for a worthy
cause. As you know, the NFBA is interested in enhancing
the pro bono activities of its members (and our image in
the community), so please give this consideration.
This training will equip all interested volunteers with the
necessary tools to provide legal assistance and
representation to victims of intimate partner
violence/stalking who are seeking civil Temporary
Protective Orders ("TPO") in Fulton County Superior
Court. Training topics will include the Dynamics of
Domestic Violence, an overview of applicable state and
federal law, and the process of obtaining a TPO in Fulton
County.
Date: Tues, Jan 12, 2010
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location: DLA Piper LLP (US), located at One Atlantic
Center
1201 West Peachtree Street, Suite 2800
Atlanta, GA 30309.
Lunch will be provided.
If you or anyone from your firm is interested in
attending, please RSVP by reply email to Toni Roberts,
including the names of all attendees, by the close of
business on December 31, 2009.
•
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation - Case
Referals
Jennifer Stolarski at the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers
Foundation has requested some help from those lawyers
with the appropriate training and experience to take on a
few Domestic Violence cases. Evidently, these folks are
seeking TPO's and need some assistance.
Below are summaries of cases that the AVLF currently
has available for placement.
Hearing Date: Mon, December 7, 2009
P = Petitioner R = Respondent
CASE #1 (R.G.) married, living together, 1 5-yr old son
together, 11/16 R put computer monitor in truck, P
retrieved it, R grabbed her arm causing large bruise, put
Pin choke hold to try to make her let go of the computer
monitor. Police were called & they made him leave. 6/09
R kicked the family dog & threatened to shoot the dog. R
later brought dog to shelter where he was euthenized.
CASE #2 (S.M.) P & R used to live together. P has 4 kids
ages 13-6; the 6 yr old is R's (no legitimation). On 11/15
R saidd he would hit P in her mouth & that when she
goes to pick up the 6yr old from relatives he will be there
and she had better bring protection or he would kill her
(all of this via text). On 11/08 R was released from prison
for assaulting another woman w/a gun (did 5 yrs).
Calls/texts with threats to P appx every 10 days or so threats to beat her up or kill her. Repeatedly says he will
shoot the house up. He physically abused her before he
went to prison by pushing, hitting, throwing P on the
ground, even raping P. R has stabbed P in the leg, too.
CASE #3 (S.W.) P&R not married, not living together,
one 4-yr old together, no legitimation. On 11/19 R
repeatedly hit P on her head and across her face in front
of minor child. Bitter because of their breakup, R refuses
to leave P alone, comes to Ps house
unannounced/uninvited at odd hours, calls constantly,
tries to force P to be affectionate with him and holds her
against her will, and even sits in Ps driveway waiting.
Hearing Date: Friday, December 11, 2009
CASE #1 (S.J.) P&R not married; 1 child together, no
legitimation. 11/13 R set Ps apt on fire & admitted it via
voicemail messages, threatened to kill P and her mother
and himself. 11/12 R kicked Ps door in, broke Ps minor
child's window w/a brick. P called police. 10/30 R choked
P, dragged her across the floor by her hair, placed her in
the trunk of her car, used a knife to slash Ps wall.
CASE #2 (T.W.) P&R married but living separate; no
children together - P has 3 of her own; 11/13 R
threatened P's life & burned her personal property in the
front yard of her home. R physically accosted other
relatives in the home. R carried a hammer outside of the
home & struck the door and window in anger. In the past
R has threatened suicide and threatened to burn the
home down w/P and children in it and has damaged other
property belonging to P.
CASE #3 (K.K.) P&R live together; not married; no
children together; P has one 4-yr old. On 11/14 R
punched P in the face in front of the child, child got upset
and started hitting R, R pushed the child to the side,
picked up the TV & threw it to the ground, left and came
bk to the apt w/drugs. Makes verbal/terroristic threats to
hurt P and her friends.
CASE #4 (C.F.) P&R not married; not living together; one
6-yr old child together, no legitimation. On 11/7 R
pushed & slapped P as she prevented him from taking
minor child from dance recital; R followed P home &
parked at gas station, R attempted to "kidnap" (per police
report) minor from school.
CASE #5 (L.A.S.) P&R used to live together; no children.
P has repeatedly asked R to discontinue any contact with
her. On 11/19, R waited for P outside of her job, pulled
out in front of her, blocked Ps exit and began
interrogating her as to her unresponsiveness to his
advances. R previously blocked P into a gas station and
wouldn't allow her to leave for 1.5hrs. R constantly
follows P, calls, leaves messages, contacts Ps parents
pleading for them to persuade P to take him back.
CASE #6 (L.C.) P&R used to live together. 11/15 R
twisted Ps arm attempting to break it, pulled her fingers
back resulting in bruised hand, slung P to the floor,
grabbed her by the neck, pulled legs up above her head
trying to break them.
CASE #7 (S.S.) P&R live together; one 7-week old child
together; no legitimation. On 11/16 R held the 7-week
old hostage and wouldn't give the baby back to P, took Ps
cellphone and refused to return it and when P managed
to get her phone back, R chased her down on foot. R has
previously threatened, slapped, pushed, and kicked P and
held P against her will.
If you are interested and available to represent any of
these clients, please reply to Toni Roberts, the AVLF
Domestic Violence Paralegal, at : troberts@avlf.org
and she will send you all of the supporting
documentation.
Reminder From The North Fulton Bar
Association
December 8, 2009
in this issue
Dear Joseph,
•
North Fulton Bar
Association Holiday
Party
Please do not forget that the 2009 Annual North Fulton
Bar Association Holiday Party is on Thursday, December
10, 2009.
The Holiday Party will be held Roswell River Landing.
Erica Prewett
A Big To Do Event
404-547-5712
::
Holidays!
Forward email
December 8, 2009
in this issue
Atlanta Volunteer
Lawyers Foundation -Training Opportunity
Atlanta Volunteer
Lawyers Foundation Case Referals
::
Dear Joseph,
•
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation -- Training
Opportunity
Domestic Violence Project training class!
This is a terrific opportunity to perform some pro bono
work for a worthy cause. As you know, the NFBA is
interested in enhancing the pro bono activities of its
members (and our image in the community), so please
give this consideration.
This training will equip all interested volunteers with the
necessary tools to provide legal assistance and
representation to victims of intimate partner
violence/stalking who are seeking civil Temporary
Protective Orders ("TPO") in Fulton County Superior
Court. Training topics will include the Dynamics of
Domestic Violence, an overview of applicable state and
federal law, and the process of obtaining a TPO in Fulton
County.
Date: Tues, Jan 12, 2010
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location: DLA Piper LLP (US), located at One Atlantic
Center
1201 West Peachtree Street, Suite 2800
Atlanta, GA 30309.
Lunch will be provided.
If you or anyone from your firm is interested in
attending, please RSVP by reply email to Toni Roberts,
including the names of all attendees, by the close of
business on December 31, 2009.
•
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation - Case
Referals
Jennifer Stolarski at the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers
Foundation has requested some help from those lawyers
with the appropriate training and experience to take on a
few Domestic Violence cases. Evidently, these folks are
seeking TPO's and need some assistance.
Below are summaries of cases that the AVLF currently
has available for placement.
Hearing Date: Friday, December 11, 2009
CASE #1 (S.J.) P&R not married; 1 child together, no
legitimation. 11/13 R set Ps apt on fire & admitted it via
voicemail messages, threatened to kill P and her mother
and himself. 11/12 R kicked Ps door in, broke Ps minor
child's window w/a brick. P called police. 10/30 R choked
P, dragged her across the floor by her hair, placed her in
the trunk of her car, used a knife to slash Ps wall.
CASE #2 (T.W.) P&R married but living separate; no
children together - P has 3 of her own; 11/13 R
threatened P's life & burned her personal property in the
front yard of her home. R physically accosted other
relatives in the home. R carried a hammer outside of the
home & struck the door and window in anger. In the past
R has threatened suicide and threatened to burn the
home down w/P and children in it and has damaged other
property belonging to P.
CASE #3 (K.K.) P&R live together; not married; no
children together; P has one 4-yr old. On 11/14 R
punched P in the face in front of the child, child got upset
and started hitting R, R pushed the child to the side,
picked up the TV & threw it to the ground, left and came
bk to the apt w/drugs. Makes verbal/terroristic threats to
hurt P and her friends.
CASE #4 (C.F.) P&R not married; not living together; one
6-yr old child together, no legitimation. On 11/7 R
pushed & slapped P as she prevented him from taking
minor child from dance recital; R followed P home &
parked at gas station, R attempted to "kidnap" (per police
report) minor from school.
CASE #5 (L.A.S.) P&R used to live together; no children.
P has repeatedly asked R to discontinue any contact with
her. On 11/19, R waited for P outside of her job, pulled
out in front of her, blocked Ps exit and began
interrogating her as to her unresponsiveness to his
advances. R previously blocked P into a gas station and
wouldn't allow her to leave for 1.5hrs. R constantly
follows P, calls, leaves messages, contacts Ps parents
pleading for them to persuade P to take him back.
CASE #6 (L.C.) P&R used to live together. 11/15 R
twisted Ps arm attempting to break it, pulled her fingers
back resulting in bruised hand, slung P to the floor,
grabbed her by the neck, pulled legs up above her head
trying to break them.
CASE #7 (S.S.) P&R live together; one 7-week old child
together; no legitimation. On 11/16 R held the 7-week
old hostage and wouldn't give the baby back to P, took Ps
cellphone and refused to return it and when P managed
to get her phone back, R chased her down on foot. R has
previously threatened, slapped, pushed, and kicked P and
held P against her will.
If you are interested and available to represent any of
these clients, please reply to Toni Roberts, the AVLF
Domestic Violence Paralegal, at : troberts@avlf.org
and she will send you all of the supporting
documentation.
Forward email
Last Reminder From The North Fulton
Bar Association
December 9, 2009
in this issue
North Fulton Bar
Association Holiday
Party
Dear Joseph,
•
A couple of helpful members have pointed out that the
previous email reminder did not indicate the time of the
Holiday Party. As that might be useful information, we
are sending out one additional reminder about the
Holiday Party in order to correct this oversight. (we have
also added a Map to the Location).
The 2009 Annual North Fulton Bar Association Holiday
Party is on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at 7:00 P.M.
The Holiday Party will be held Roswell River Landing. 245
Azalea Dr, Roswell, Ga. 30075.
Erica Prewett
A Big To Do Event
404-547-5712
::
Holidays!
Map to Roswell River Landing
Forward email
December 23, 2009
in this issue
Dear Joseph,
Do You Have Current
Contact Information for
Peter Casey?
•
Do You Have Current Contact Information for Peter
Casey?
The NFBA President, Chuck Gabriel, is trying to contact
one of our members, Peter Casey. Evidently, the contact
information we have for Mr. Casey is no longer up to
date.
If you know how to get in touch with Mr. Casey, please
call or email Chuck Gabriel.
::
Thank you for your assistance!
Happy Holidays!
Forward email

2009 NFBA Newsletters - North Fulton Bar Association

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