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Gifts from the BenchThe Honorable Paul Wilson,
Missouri Supreme Courtand Tips from our Local Bench
December 17, 201411:45 AM
Tower Club, 22nd Floor901 St. Louis Street
Registration by phone, mail or at springfieldbar.com.
Members in advance: $25, at the door: $30
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Non-members may only attend as guests of SMBA members.
BAR NEWS SPRINGFIELDMETROPOLITANBARASSOCIATION•www.springfieldbar.com•YearEnd2014
SMBAMONTHLYCLELUNCH2015ANNUALPASSSave Time and Money
Receive a discounted rate ($50.00 savings—the equivalent of two free lunches!) and convenient preregistration for the entire year. The outstanding schedule of topics and speakers will include:
Roger Goldman, St. Louis University Law SchoolFerguson, Missouri, legal issues and analysis
United States Congressman Billy Long
View from the Hill: Working with the New Congress
Reuben SheltonMissouri Bar President
The Honorable Jeffrey BatesAppellate Court E-Filing
Andy HosmerView from the Other Side of the Bench
The Honorable Thomas Mountjoy and Crista HoganSecureCourts: Bench and Bar Working Together
The Honorable Patricia BreckenridgeMissouri Supreme Court
Erik BergmanisThe Missouri Bar
Gifts from the Bench
To enroll, mail your check for $250.00 to the SMBA. Payment must be received by January 20, 2015 to receive discount. Season pass is non-transferable.
DecemberSMBALunch
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I recently had the pleasure of representing the SMBA at The Missouri Bar’s 2014 Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. I attended almost all of the events and plenary sessions, the last of which was “The Future of Lawyers: Challenges and Solutions to Practicing in a Rapidly Changing Profession.” In that session, Moderator James W. Tippen, of James W. Tippen & Associates, was a humorous, lively, and engaging facilitator for members of the audience and panelists Laurence R. Tucker, of Armstrong Teasdale, LLP, Koriambanya (Kori) Carew, of Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP, Adrenna Taylor, of the Port Authority of Kansas City, and Barbara Glesner Fines, of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. The session struck me as the most thought-provoking and generally-applicable of the plenaries, and its theme, comments and discussions have stayed with me vividly ever since. The theme of the session as stated in the program was: “Change is inevitable . . . but it also often can be disconcerting. Nowhere is that more evident than within the legal profession, where even the slightest shifts often have enormous consequences. Indeed, numerous studies, task forces and committees at the national and state levels have focused on the impact of change and the future of the legal profession—not to mention being addressed in blogs, legal publications, and wherever lawyers gather. Those concerns would seem to be well-founded, as it would appear that the legal profession is immersed in challenges—increased competition from inside and outside of the profession, concerns about diminished professionalism and declining value in the eyes of the public, increased stresses brought on by altered career opportunities, the enormous debt carried by many young lawyers, the unremitting impact of technology, and more. Faced with all of this, where do lawyers go from here? Join the panelists—themselves representing the multi-generational composition of the profession today—for an interactive discussion of the forces of change, their impact on lawyers in the trenches, and how change can be converted into opportunities for improvement.” The comments from the panelists centered around generational workplace issues, with Mr. Tucker representing the “Baby Boomers,” Ms. Carew
representing “Generation X,” Ms. Taylor representing the “Millennials,” and Ms. Fines providing an educational perspective on the next generation to come. Mr. Tucker started with a historical perspective on the increasing mobility of lawyers between firms, jobs, and even careers, noting that attitudes of lifetime loyalty towards institutions in other industries have deteriorated as well as a result of catastrophic bankruptcies, loss of pension benefits, and other business failures. Although Mr. Tucker’s main concern was that there now appears to be “less legal work but more lawyers,” Ms. Carew opined and Ms. Taylor agreed that meaningful work is the biggest concern for most lawyers today, along with more diversity and a multi-generational workforce practicing multi-jurisdictionally (or even globally) in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment steeped in technology (for further information, Ms. Carew recommended the American Bar Association’s e-book You Raised Us—Now Work with Us: Millennials, Workplace Success, and Building Strong Workplace Teams). In that connection, Ms. Fines discussed the teaching and development of the non-technical side of the law through the extensive feedback and individual assistance provided in her school’s clinics, externships and lawyering skills program. Ms. Carew cited author Brené Brown’s work for the proposition that we all have two basic needs: to belong and to connect; in addition, she submitted that we all need three things to do our jobs well: to be relevant, to be measured, and not to be anonymous. She suggested that most people leave their jobs because they do not feel valued or supported, or because of lack of mentorship or meaningful work (and not because of compensation issues as is commonly thought), and recommended sharing experiences as the best way to deal with change. Several audience members did so, and as a result an additional theme emerged around some lawyers experiencing symptoms akin to post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the traumatic events they often experienced or witnessed in their practices and lives; the dialogue echoed presentations and discussions at several other sessions and programs on “lawyers in crisis,” and the work of the newly-formed Missouri Bar Joint Task Force on Lawyers Helping Lawyers (of which
by Dwayne Fulk2014 SMBA President
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
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Year End 2014
FEATURES
Installation Banquet Save the Date ...............................4
Division 25 Schedule .......................................................7
Memorial Ceremony .......................................................7
Honoring Our Veterans ..................................................9
Justice Fore All ...............................................................12Sponsors & Results .......................................................12Highlights ......................................................................13
Legacy Campaign ..........................................................17
BRIEFSPresident’s Letter ..............................................................2by Dwayne Fulk About the Bar ...................................................................5by Crista Hogan
Bench & Bar .....................................................................6
Bulletin Board ................................................................10
LRS ..................................................................................15
Classifieds .......................................................................19
THE OBJECT OF THE SPRINGFIELD BAREstablished October 17, 1903 • To maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of law,
• to cultivate social interaction among its members,
• and for the promotion of legal science,
• and the administration of justice.
The Bar News is published by the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and are not necessarily in conformity with those
of the editor or the SMBA. Crista Hogan, Editor • [email protected]
OFFICEHOURSMon-Fri, 9 AM–5 PM
1615 S. Ingram Mill Road, Building DSpringfield, MO 65804
417-831-2783 • fax: 417-831-2842www.springfieldbar.com • [email protected]
OFFICERSDwayne Fulk, President • Mark McQueary, President-Elect
Emma Shuering, Secretary • Stephanie Montgomery, TreasurerChip Sheppard, Past President
DIRECTORSBranden Twibell • The Honorable Doug Harpool • Eric Jensen
Laurel Stevenson • Trace Johnson • Susan Jensen • Dan Patterson Catherine Reade • Jason Smith • Matthew Growcock
Eugene Han • Jim Tucker
EX OFFICIOThe Honorable Thomas Mountjoy, Presiding Judge
Crista Hogan, Executive Director
STAFFCrista Hogan, Executive DirectorMelanie Richards, Office Manager
2014COMMITTEECHAIRS
Alternative Dispute Resolution ....................Aaron JonesBench and Bar ......................................... Mark McQuearyBoard of Directors ........................................ Dwayne FulkCommercial/Insolvency .............................Ken ReynoldsCriminal Law ..................................................Matt RussellEmployment Law .....................................Paul SatterwhiteFamily Law .................................................Andrew ScholzFederal Bench and Bar .... The Honorable Doug HarpoolGreene County Law Library .........................Rick TempleHealth and Wellness ............................Catherine HerediaIn House Counsel ...................................Rachael DockeryJuvenile Law .........................................................Lisa SimsLaw Day ....................................................... Brian ShepardLyceum ...................................................Michelle MoulderMemorial .................................................. Tamara DeWildMentorship/Four L ................................. Amanda DumeyMock Trial ......................................................Melissa BadeMonthly Programs ......................................... Jason SmithProbate and Trust ................................ Dwight RahmeyerSocial Security .......................................................Jon GoldSMB Foundation ........................................ Chip SheppardTaney County ...................................................Chad DavisTrial Practice ....................................................... Joe EasterWorkers’ Compensation ................................... Pat PlatterYoung Lawyers ...................................................Ty Harden
BAR NEWS
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ABOUT THE BAR
six o’clock, no host cocktails
seven o’clock, dinner
eight-thirty, music and dancing with
“Sober as a Judge”
42ND ANNUAL BANQUET AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
42ndDWAYNE
FULK
MARK
McQUEARY
Friday, January 23, 2015
Hickory Hills Country Club
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Patrick Baird Baird, Lightner Millsap
Amanda Brown Legal Services
Jon Cline Spencer Fane
Elyse Gibson Ozarks Elder Law
Lisa Goyer Husch Blackwell
Adlai Groves Lowther Johnson
John Herries Prosecutor’s Office
Kevin Hoffmeyer Spencer Fane
James Miao Prosecutor’s Office
Shelly Rosenfelder Husch Blackwell
Justin Stanek Prosecutor’s Office
Lorie Washington Legal Services
Taylor White Lathrop & Gage
New members are invited to participate in our SMBA orientation and mentorship program. If you know of anyone not on this list who should be included in this group please notify [email protected].
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Contrary to what my parents told me when I was an awkward teen, it’s good to be popular. Popularity is awesome, and almost always preferable to the alternative. OK, popularity isn’t everything, but it’s a good start and an encouraging indicator. And the November 4, 2014 ballots indicated that Greene County has the most popular judges in the state. This past election marked exactly six years from the day Greene County voters adopted the nonpartisan court plan. Since that time our 31st Circuit Judges have been on the ballots twice. Your state and local bar associations have worked hard to educate members and the public on the process and provide material so that voters can make informed decisions. Ten years ago I was not a supporter of the Non Partisan Court Plan. I wasn’t an opponent, just ambivalent. But in 2004 I changed my mind. I was contacted by an excellent young reporter with the News-Leader. She asked me about two candidates running for judge. She was trying to write an informative piece and she couldn’t get any information that she felt was relevant to their qualifications. She asked me why they kept focusing on their volunteer work and church activities. She specifically asked me “what was the difference” between the two candidates, a question that I artfully dodged. I did, however, respond to her question as to why the judicial candidates seemed to be avoiding law related topics. I told her that they really couldn’t speak to substantive issues, to do so would be precarious and potentially a breach of the judicial code. That conversation transformed my opinion of the process. I suddenly realized that in our bar of 700 members (in 2004) maybe 70 knew both men running for judge. If the lawyers didn’t know them, how in the world would the public be able to cast an informed vote? Fast forward ten years, to November 4, 2014. Voters in polling places across Greene County cast their preferences for legislators, Constitutional Amendments, and state court judges. When the results were tallied, our Greene County judges had the highest voting percentages in the state. Circuit Judge David Jones and Associate Circuit Judges Dan Imhof, Jason Brown and Mark Powell all received over 75% votes cast. Of the fifty judges up for retention statewide the majority received 55 to 65% of the votes,
and only one in the state joined our Greene County judges by passing the 70% mark, barely. The popularity of our 31st Circuit judges caught the attention of a News-Leader reporter, who wrote a story about it the next day. He interviewed Judge Mark Powell, who had the happy distinction of receiving 77% votes cast, the highest in the state. When Judge Powell was asked his thoughts on the matter he said “I think we do a pretty good job. I think it also has to do with the Bar Association. I think that the lawyers are very good at what they do. They get along and support the judiciary here.” I’m proud of our Greene County Courts. Through state and national organizations and appointments I’ve been exposed to the operations and challenges of other jurisdictions. I’ve learned that the 31st Circuit has an excellent reputation for being efficient, innovative and cooperative. And our own Presiding Judge, the Honorable Thomas Mountjoy, was recently named chair of the state’s Presiding Judges’ Executive Committee. In high school my parents told me it was more important to be intelligent and informed than popular. It might have been nice to be both, but I will never know. This year the Springfield Bar worked to help the public make an intelligent and informed decision in the judicial election. Under the Nonpartisan Court Plan, our 31st Circuit Judges are part of a rigorous review process. A local Judicial Evaluation Committee comprised of six lawyers and six non-lawyers reviews attorney surveys, juror surveys and writing samples. The evaluation committee makes a recommendation and provides a narrative description of their findings, along with the survey results, online. The members of our hardworking, local Judicial Evaluation Committee are Ron Baird, Morey Mechlin, Warren Harris, Teresa Grantham, Rodney Nichols, Matt Russell, Debbie Dodge, Annie Busch, Brad Bodenhausen, Brian Fogle, Francine Pratt and Mark McFatridge. I am grateful for their service. And I am deeply appreciative for our local chapter of the League of Women Voters. The league is our number one partner in getting the evaluation results to the public. And for any reporters that might like to do a story on the judicial election and evaluation process, go ahead and call me. Thanks to the Nonpartisan Court Plan and the Judicial Evaluation Committees, I’ve got something for you.
It’sGoodToBePopularby Crista Hogan
SMBA Executive Director
ABOUT THE BAR
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AMENDMENT ICongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
AMENDMENT IIA well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
AMENDMENT IIINo soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
AMENDMENT IVThe right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
AMENDMENT VNo person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived
of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
AMENDMENT VIIn all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
AMENDMENT VIIIn suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
AMENDMENT VIIIExcessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
AMENDMENT IXThe enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
AMENDMENT XThe powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.
BENCH & BAR
BILL OF RIGHTSadded to the United States Constitution on December 15, 1791
MOUNTJOY TO LEAD PRESIDING JUDGE COMMITTEEThe Honorable Thomas Mountjoy, Presiding Judge of the 31st Judicial Circuit, has been named chair of the Presiding Judges’ Executive Committee. The appointment was made November 4, 2014 by Missouri Chief Justice Mary Russell and is for a term expiring December 31, 2016.
LOISLAW AVAILABLE TO SMBA MEMBERSFrom Doug Evans, Greene County Law Library Committee
The Circuit Court Law Library Committee has continued its arrangement with Loislaw which provides simultaneous access for 5 users using the same login. In order to continue to provide the Loislaw service, usage needs to increase to justify its expense. All state and federal statutes and state and federal case law is available through our subscription together with the MOBar CLE books. Portions of some practice treatises are also available. You can get the username and password by calling Melanie at the SMBA office at 417 831-2783. Please take advantage of this useful service being provided through the Greene County Circuit Court.
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BENCH & BAR
NEW VISITING JUDGE SCHEDULEThe division 25 schedule through April is printed below. The schedule through July, 2015 is available at springfieldbar.com on the homepage under Latest News.
November 24-25, 2014 Thanksgiving Day Holiday November 26, 2014 David Munton November 27-28, 2014 Thanksgiving Day Holiday December 1-4, 2014 David H. Miller December 8-11, 2014 Randall Shackelford December 15-18, 2014 Michael Ligons December 22-26, 2014 Christmas Day Holiday December 29, 2014 December 30-31, 2014 January 1-2, 2015 New Year’s Day Holiday January 5-8, 2015 Scott Bernstein January 12-15, 2015 Elizabeth Bock January 19, 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday January 21, 2015 David Munton January 22-23, 2015 David Munton January 26-29, 2015 Hugh C. Harvey February 2-5, 2015 Michael Ligons February 9, 2015 February 10-11, 2015 February 12-13, 2015 Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday February 16, 2015 Presidents Day Holiday February 17, 2015 David Munton February 19-20, 2015 David Munton February 23-26, 2015 Kevin Walden March 2-5, 2015 James T. Bellamy March 9-12, 2015 Truman Wiles March 16-19, 2015 Scott Bernstein March 23-26, 2015 Lynette Veenstra March 30-April 2, 2015 Randy Schuller April 6-9, 2015 Cynthia MacPherson April 13-16, 2015 John Frerking April 20-23, 2015 Truman Wiles April 27-30, 2015 Brandi Baird
SMBA MEMORIAL CEREMONY The 31st Judicial Circuit Court en Banc and the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association will be holding a memorial ceremony honoring:
Marily BraunRobert JonesJames McLeodThe Honorable Mark OrrJames SharpWallace Squibb
The service will be held Thursday, December 11, 2014, 3:00, in the Division Four Courtroom. SMBA members and the public are encouraged to attend.
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VETERANS
Angela Acree, Air Force, E4, 1979-1983
David Anderson, Air Force, 1950-1954
David Appleby, Army
Ron Baird, Navy, 1967-1971
Robert Barney, Army, Captain
Duane Benton, Navy, Captain, 1972-2002
Joe Bohrer, Air Force, Captain, 1964-1967
Don Bonaker, Army, Sp 3, 1954-1956
James Bowles, Air Force, Lt. Colonel, 1969-1993
Gary Brewer, Air Force, Sergeant, 1974-1978
Newton Brill, Marine Corps
Robert Bruer, Army
Leland Bussell, Navy, Ensign
Joe Carmichael, Navy
Craig Carter, Army
Bill Clampett, Army
Dan Conklin, Army, 1st Lt.
John Courtney, Army, Captain, 1964-1966
John Crow, Army JAG Corps, Captain, 1959-1962
Jay Cummings, Army, Medic, 1970-1974
Gary Cunningham, Army
Andy Dalton, Air Force, JAG Corps
Ralph A. Downs, U.S. Army 1970-1973
Don Duncan, Army, 1st Lieutenant, 1957-1961
Tom Dwyer, Navy, WWII and Korea
James Eiffert, Army
Doug Evans, Army, JAG Corps, 1970-1974
Steven Fenner, Navy Reserves, LN2, 2001-Present
Thom Field, Army Artillery, Captain
Tom Fowler, Air Force
Doug Fredrick, Army Reserves, Captain, JAG Corps
Leland Gannaway, Army, Captain, Vietnam
Fred Hall, Navy, Seaman-1st Class, 1945-1946
Sam Hamra, Army, 1st Lieutenant, 1954-1956
Don Harmening, Army, Vietnam
Justin Harris, Army Reserves, 1991-1996
Arthur Haseltine, Navy JAG Corps, Lieutenant, 1971-1974
William Hass, Army, 1st Lieutenant, 1962-1964
Mike Held, Army, Captain, 1991-2000
David Holden, Army, Sergeant, 1954-1955
Calvin Holden, Navy, 2nd Class E 5, 1972-1974
John Holstein, Army Reserves
Mitchell Hough, Army, Non Com, Korea, 1952-1953
Bruce Hunt, Air Force, 101st Airborne Division
Robert Ingold, Marine Corps
David Inmon, Navy/Marines, Lieutenant/Sergeant, 1966-1972/1994
Darryl Johnson, Army
George Johnson, Army, Spec. 4, 1966-1968
David Jones, Army, Lt. Colonel, 1956-1988
Mike Jones, Army, 1st Lieutenant, Infantry, 1968-1970/Vietnam 1969
James M. Kelly, Army, Captain, 1971-1981
Paul King, Army, Spec. 5th Class, 1969-1970
Paul Kirk, Army, Sp4, 1961-1964
Lincoln Knauer, Army, Captain, Artillery
Bill Lawrence, Army National Guard,
Specialist, 1988-1994
Robert Lewis, Army, Spec. 5th Class, 1969-1971
Gerald Liljedahl, Army
Max Lilley, Coast Guard, Lieutenant, WWII
C. Dudley Martin, Army Reserves, Six Years
Frank McClernon, Air Force, 1962-1967
Bruce McCurry, Army Reserves, Specialist 4th Class, 1969-1975
Steven Meier, Army, 1975-1979
James E. Miller, Air Force JAG, Captain, Vietnam
Kerry Montgomery, Marine Corps
Fred Moon, Army, Captain
Joe Morrissey, Marine Corps, Sergeant, 1965-1967
Gary Nelms, Army, Armor Branch, Captain, 1965-1967
James Newberry, Army, Officer
Tom O’Neal, Army
John Parrish, Army, Captain, Field Artillery
J. Daniel Patterson, Army National Guard, Major
Matt Placzek, Army, 1963-1966
Dan Ramsdell, Army, E5, 1971-1977
Paul Reichert, Army, 1967-1971
Kenneth Reid, Army, 1st Lieutenant, WWII
Ted Salveter, III, Marine Corps
Wesley Sanders
John Schmidt, Army, Lieutenant
Matthew Sims, Air Force, Staff Sergeant, 1992-1999
Kenton Slankard, Army/Air Force
Clif Smart III, Army, 1986-1990
Gene Smith, Army, Colonel
Martin Spiegel, Air Force, Captain, 1965-1970, Vietnam
Chris Stark, Army Infantry, Lieutenant, 1969-1999
Robert Stillings, Army, Captain, 1974-1978
Arthur Stoup, Navy
Tom Strong, Army, 1955-1957
J. Miles Sweeney, Army, 1st Lieutenant, 1967-69/ 1Yr Vietnam
Terry Tolbert, Army Reserves JAG, Captain
Robert Torp, Army, PFC, 1977-1981
Ben Upp, Army Reserves
Ted Von Willer, Navy
Bryan Wade, Army
Dee Wampler, Army
Buell Weathers, Army, Technical Sergeant, 1943-46/WWII
Henry Westbrooke, Army, Major, 1958-1960/Reserves-1970
Rodric Widger, Army, Captain, 1974-1980
Robert Wulff, Army, 1956-1958
Carl Yates, Army National Guard, Legal Specialist, 1966-1972
The SMBA honors our members who are serving and have served our country in the armed forces.
We would like to know if there are other SMBA veterans which do not appear on this list. Please notify the SMBA office of any additions or corrections to this information.
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BULLETIN BOARD
SMBA Members Receive Statewide Awards
Several SMBA members received awards at the Missouri Bar Annual Meeting Opening Luncheon, Thursday, September 11, in Kansas City. The members honored are:
J. Matthew Miller, Baird, Lightner, Millsap & Harpool, PCDavid J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award (Missouri Bar Foundation)
Betty A. Pace and James Sharp (posthumously)Pro Bono Publico Award
Kristen M. Tuohy, Christian County Assistant ProsecutorLon. Hocker Trial Lawyer Award (Missouri Bar Foundation trial practice award)
Fred L. Hall, Jr., Hall Ansley Rodgers & Sweeney, P.C.Purcell Professionalism Award (for outstanding professionalism demonstrated by an exceptional degree of competency, integrity and civility in both professional and civic activities)
Chief Justice Presents Awards to Judges Lynch and Gaston
Supreme Court of Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell named two SMBA members as recipients of the 2014 Chief Justice Awards. The awards recognize judicial civics, judicial excellence at the associate circuit, circuit and appellate levels, access to justice and a jurist’s efforts to improve the public trust and confidence in the courts. The Honorable Gary Lynch, Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District received the Appellate Judicial Excellence Award, and The Honorable Douglas Gaston of the 25th Circuit, Texas County received the Judicial Civic Award. The awards were presented at the Judicial Conference Recognition Breakfast on Thursday, September 11, in Kansas City.
Dixon Recognized by Missouri Bar
State Senator Bob Dixon was honored by the Missouri Bar at the Annual Meeting Opening Luncheon, Thursday, September 11, in Kansas City. Dixon, who serves as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, received the Missouri Bar Legislative Award which recognizes significant contributions to legislation which affects the administration of justice and the integrity of the judiciary.
Strong and Smart Receive Missourian Awards
Past SMBA President, Tom Strong and Clif Smart received their awards in a banquet September 27 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. The Missourian Award honors the state’s citizens who have had significant impact on their community and on the state’s vitality. Nominees must have made an outstanding contribution in their community, state or nation in one of the following fields: civics, business, arts or politics.
Powell One of SBJ “Men of the Year”
SMBA member and past president, Gary Powell was chosen as one of Springfield Business Journal’s 2014 Men of the Year. Powell, an attorney with Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP Powell is one of 20 selected to be honored at the SBJ Men of the Year luncheon held August 22 in the White River Conference Center. The award recognizes the professional, philanthropic and civic contributions of men from across southwest Missouri.
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Jensen Named Practitioner of Year
Missouri Bar President-Elect Reuben Shelton presented SMBA member Susan Jensen with the 2014 Roger P. Krumm Family Law Practitioner of the Year Award during 14th Annual Missouri Bar Family Law Conference in Branson.
MLW Honors Five SMBA “Up and Coming”
Five SMBA members were honored in the Missouri Lawyers Weekly 2014 Up and Coming awards Friday, October 3, 2014 in St. Louis. The award identifies promising lawyers under 40 years old or within the first 10 years of their careers.
This year’s honorees include: Michael Miller, Lowther Johnson, Casey Clark, Missouri Secretary of State’s Office, Andrea Long, Legal Services of Southern Missouri, Jennifer Growcock, Polsinelli and Claire McClintic, O’Reilly Auto.
The Up & Coming lawyers were selected by the newspaper’s editors based on their academic and career accomplishments, their ability to overcome obstacles in their lives and careers, their community involvement, and their potential to make a difference in the profession, the legal system or the community.
SBJ Honors SMBA Members as Influential Women
Three SMBA members were selected for the 24th class of the Springfield Business Journal’s Most Influential Women. 2014 honorees include: The Honorable Becky Borthwick, Springfield Municipal Court, Amy Fite, Christian County Prosecuting Attorney and Jennifer Growcock, Polsinelli P.C.. Also in the 2014 class of honorees is Sharon Alexander of Legal Services of Southern Missouri, friend and supporter of our bar. They were honored with the entire 2014 class at a lunch on October 10, 2014 at University Plaza Convention Center.
Four SMBA Members Chosen for 2014-15 MoBar Leadership Academy
Twelve attorneys were chosen for the 2014-2015 Missouri Bar Leadership Academy. The academy, now in its 15th year, seeks diversity in gender, race, area of practice, and locality of practice with the goal of including attorneys from underrepresented areas to broaden and strengthen The Missouri Bar.
SMBA members chosen for the 2014-2015 Leadership Academy Class are Sarah L. Devlin, Greene County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Danielle R. Kerckhoff, Rooney McBride and Smith, Summer L. Masterson-Goethals, Legal Services of Southern Missouri, and Michael L. Miller, Lowther Johnson.
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JUSTICE FORE ALL
19th Almost Annual Golf Tournament
Proceeds support the SMB Foundation and Legal Services of Southern Missouri in providing equal access to justice.
Registration Form
Law Firm/Team Name
Team Members Team Contact
Day Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Registration$500 per team$125 per player
Make checks payable to SMB Foundation.
Mail completed form and payment to SMBF1615 S. Ingram Mill Rd, Building D
Springfield Missouri, 65804 831-2783 • fax 831-2842 • [email protected]
October 7, 2013 Registration & Lunch: Noon
Shotgun Start: 1:00 p.m.
Hickory HillsCountry Club
3909 East Cherry, Springfield, MO
Registration Fees
$500 per team, $125 per playerLimited to the first 80 players
Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of registration form and payment.
For more information, contact SharonAlexander, Legal Services of Southern
Missouri at 417-881-1397, ext. 1327.
11:30 a.m. Driving Range Opens Participants may practice on the driving range prior to the tournament.
12:00 p.m. Lunch
Mulligans - 2 for $10 limit 1 purchase per person
ContestsHole-In-OneClosest to the HoleLongest DriveOther fun games
JUSTICE FORE ALL REGISTRATIONTHANK YOU to our SPONSORS
Event SponsorThe Bar Plan
Driving Rage SponsorNeale & Newman
Putting Green SponsorCarnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown
Hole/Tee SponsorsDoug Kays
Grinnell Mutual ReinsuranceTurner, Reid, Duncan, Loomer & Patton, P.C.
Wendy’s—Sam, June and Mike HamraHall Ansley, P.C.
McAnany, Van Cleave & PhillipsRansin Injury Law
Gift SponsorsPC Net
The Justice Fore All Golf Tournament, benefitting the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Foundation and Legal Services of Southern Missouri was held Monday, October 6 at Hickory Hills Country Club with the following results:
1ST FLIGHT1st place - Charles Ankrom, Jesse Ankrom, Darin Banner and John Porter2nd place - Judson Poppen, Michael DeArmon, Kevin Dunaway and Chad Brodersen3rd place - Rod Loomer, Ben Upp, Ron Baird and Jay Cummings
2ND FLIGHT1st place - Andy Bennett, Brad Cantwell, Judge Bill Francis and Gail Fredrick2nd place - Mike Cosby, Chris Weiss, Josh Neally and Lindsey Bragg3rd place - Michelle Nahon, Abram McGull, Mark Loge and Judge David Rush
Longest Putt - Tyler FaulkLongest Drive - Christiaan HortonClosest to the Pin - Ron Baird
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JUSTICE FORE ALL GOLF TOURNAMENTOctober 6, 2014Hickory Hills Country Club
JUSTICE FORE ALL
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Ask me how you can
get more by exchanging rather than selling!
Sarah Viles1031 Exchange [email protected](417)861-0544
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LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Enrollment Form Revised August 6, 2013
Rules of Participation:
• Lawyer will charge no more than $75.00 for the first 1/2 hour of consultation • Annually provide proof of professional liability insurance ($100,000 per occurrence/ $300,000 aggregate) • Annual fee of $75.00 per panel (only $6.25 per panel, per month)
Circle panel selections (maximum of ten) and submit this form, payment and proof of insurance to the SMBA.
ADR: Arbitration ADR: Mediation Appellate Aviation Business: Bank/Finance Business: Disputes Business: Organization/Transactions Business: Stocks/Bonds/Securities Civil Litigation: Federal Civil Litigation: State Civil Rights Constitutional Law Criminal: DWI Criminal: Federal Criminal: Municipal Criminal: State Cyberlaw: IT, Internet, Web Debtors: Bankruptcy Debtors: Consumer/Debtor Rights Debtors: Creditors Rights Education: College/University Education: Elem-‐Secondary Elder law
Employment: Employee Employment: Employer Employment: Labor Employment: Wrongful termination Estates: Guardianship Estates: Planning Estates: Probate Estates: Wills/Trusts Family: Adoption Family: Custody/Support Family: Divorce Family: Other Family: Paternity Healthlaw: Hospital Healthlaw: Medical Malpractice Healthlaw: Medicare/Medicaid Healthlaw: Nursing Home Negligence Healthlaw: Pharmaceuticals Immigration Injury: Accident (auto) Injury: Accident (truck/commercial) Injury: Personal Injury Injury: Product Liability
Injury: Wrongful Death Insurance IP: Copyrights/Trademarks IP: Franchise IP: Patents Juvenile Malpractice: Prof. Negligence Media/Entertainment Military/Veterans Non Profits Real Estate: Construction Real Estate: Disputes Real Estate: Foreclosure Real Estate: Landlords Only Real Estate: Tenants Only Real Estate: Transactions Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use Social Security Disability Taxation Traffic Workers Comp
Date_________________________________________ Name, Firm________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone,______________________________________________________________Fax___________________________________________________________ Email_________________________________________________________________________MoBar #___________________________________________
1615 S. Ingram Mill Rd., Bldg. D, Springfield, MO 65804 ph: 417-831-2783 fax: [email protected] springfieldbar.com
SMBA Lawyer Referral Service Enrollment FormRevised August 6, 2013
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Classified ads are accepted from SMBA members at a monthly rate of $40 (40 words or fewer). Ads from non-members are accepted, space permitting, at a monthly rate of $100 (40 words or fewer.) A charge of $2.50 will apply for each additional word. Please submit classified ads via email to [email protected].
ARTICLESUBMISSIONGUIDELINES
Unsolicited articles are accepted from SMBA members on subjects of interest to the legal profession on a space-available basis. The word count on articles submitted should not exceed 1000 words, and the submission deadline is the 20th day of the month preceding publication.
Submissions should be formatted in MSWord, text-only or rich text format to [email protected].
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LEGACY CAMPAIGN
As the beloved character, Atticus Finch, of To Kill a Mockingbird said, “But there is one way in this country in which all men are created equal—there is one human institution that makes a pauper the equal of a Rockefeller, the stupid man the equal of an Einstein, and the ignorant man the equal of any college president. That institution, gentlemen, is a court. It can be the Supreme Court of the United States or the humblest J.P. court in the land, or this honorable court which you serve. Our courts have their faults, as does any human institution, but in this country our courts are the great levelers, and in our courts all men are created equal.”
In 1976, leaders of the Springfield Bar set the stage for equal access to justice in our community when it created the Legal Aid Association of Greene County, known today as Legal Services of Southern Missouri (LSSM). Over the years the Springfield Bar and LSSM have become independent entities but continue to work together so that those with limited means are not denied representation in our courts. To celebrate our linked past and help sustain this shared priority, the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Foundation (SMBF) and Legal Services of Southern Missouri have initiated the “Legacy Campaign.” The SMBF and LSSM are joining together to seek support from every attorney to raise $500,000 to help retire the debt of the LSSM and Springfield Bar buildings. Retiring the debt as soon as practical will free resources allowing LSSM
to increase client service and also allowing the SMBF to advance its mission to enhance public understanding and respect for the rule of law. In commemoration of the “Legacy Campaign,” the community room at LSSM Headquarters will be named the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Community Room. “Legacy Campaign” donors will be recognized on the community room’s Wall of Honor, listed in SMBA Bar News and LSSM’s Annual Report and newsletter, and on both organizations’ websites.
All of us wish to leave a legacy. We hope that our efforts, whether in the workplace, our homes, or community will continue and flourish long after we are gone. Your legacy can be a part of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Community Room. The “Legacy Campaign” includes a range of pledge levels as outlined below, and we will work with you to manage your five-year pledge and the method of payment. You will be joining your colleagues who have already made a financial commitment.
To contribute to the “Legacy Campaign” contact Sharon Alexander, 417.881.1397, ext. 1327 or by email at [email protected]. We encourage you to be part of this exciting and worthwhile endeavor. It will not only honor the 111 year history of the Springfield Bar and 39 year history of LSSM, but solidify our partnership into the future to ensure equal access to justice for all.
Pledges and contributions received through 10/17/14:
Champions of Justice($50,000 and above)Polsinelli
($30,000 and above) Sam & June Hamra
Pillars of Justice($20,000 - $29,999) Strong-Garner-Bauer
Guardians of Justice($10,000 - $19,999)Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & BrownHusch Blackwell
Defenders of Justice($5,000 - $9,999)Robert G. IngoldDouglas KaysSpencer, Fane, Britt & Brown, LLP
Supporters of Justice($3,000 to $4,999)Ransin Injury Law
($1,000 to $2,999)C. Ronald BairdCarver, Cantin and GranthamCrista HoganTrust Company of the OzarksChip & Silvia SheppardWilliam V. & Ann Turner
(up to $999)The Alberhasky Law FirmSharon & Mark AlexanderThe Honorable Jason BrownThe Honorable John CrowMillie & Dennis DonohoeMark GardnerFred HallRobert JonesMary Lou MartinMichael MeekThe Honorable Ortrie SmithWhiteaker & Wilson, P.C.
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EMPLOYMENTLITIGATION ASSOCIATEHosmer, King and Royce is seeking a litigation associate. Some experience preferred. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Craig Hosmer, [email protected].
PARALEGALSmall Springfield law firm seeking F/T paralegal with 1 year minimum experience. Experience in litigation required and work comp preferred. Must be self-motivated and have excellent communication skills. Experience with ProLaw billing system preferred but not required. Certification required. Excellent benefits (401K, health, dental, disability). Salary commensurate with experience. For consideration, submit resume to [email protected].
For the most recent postings for attorney and paralegal positions go to springfieldbar.com.
OFFICE SPACEFour(4) 12’ x 14’ offices available for lease at RGGLaw’s office 1240 E. Independence( South National on the medical mile). Four(4) secretarial cubicles also available. Rent for office only is $900 per month or office and a secretarial cubicle for $1100 per month. Receptionist services included. Please contact Bob Grosser 864-4700.
OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASEOffice space (16x13) available with a separate office space (10x8) for support staff located in Chesterfield Village at 2202 W. Chesterfield Blvd. Shared reception, conference room and kitchen area. If interested, please contact Josh Roberts at (417) 881-1076 for additional information.
3200 S.F. office building on St. Louis Street for Lease. Call 844-8628 for details.
ANNOUNCEMENTSAUDIO ENHANCEMENT ANDRESTORATION SERVICESNEW forensic audio software used by DEA. SoundExpert removes background noise, brings voices inaudio or video recordings to forefront so a conversationcan be understood, transcribed and presented in legalproceedings. Fair pricing. 417-865-7981www.plankproductions.comor e-mail [email protected]
DUDLEY’S BOOKSC. Dudley Martin would like to notify the bar that he has a number of books that he would like to sell or donate to interested parties. Please contact Dudley at [email protected] or 417-831-9990 or go to springfieldbar.com for a listing of the books under the homepage heading of “Announcements”.
ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
our own Executive Director Crista Hogan, President-Elect Mark McQueary, and Greene County Presiding Judge Thomas Mountjoy are members). I left the session, and the annual meeting, with renewed hope for the viability of our profession and our chances of being at least reasonably happy and satisfied within it. Although our personal challenges and struggles seem to be as complicated and nuanced as those of our clients and of the law itself, our jobs involve helping others (a highly rated criteria for overall job satisfaction) and the right attitude and perspective can help us to find meaning in them.
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SPRINGFIELD Metropolitan Bar1615 S. Ingram Mill Road, Building D Springfield, Missouri 65804
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2015 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Chief Justice Mary R. Russell has directed that judicial offices will be closed on the following state holidays during CY 2015:
New Year’s Day: Thursday, January 1, 2015Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 19, 2015Lincoln Day: Thursday, February 12, 2015Washington’s Birthday: Monday, February 16, 2015Truman Day: Friday, May 8, 2015Memorial Day: Monday, May 25, 2015Independence Day (observed): Friday, July 3, 2015Labor Day: Monday, September 7, 2015Columbus Day: Monday, October 12, 2015Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2015Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26, 2015Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2015
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