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Social Distancing Virtual SCBA Installation Ceremony2020 – 2021 President, Officers & Newly Elected Executive

Committee Members • Stark County Courthouse June 24, 2020

Join us for our Annual Summer OutingThursday, September 3, 2020Glenmoor Country Club

Lunch 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm

Tee Off 1:00 pm

Cookout 6:00 pm

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July 29, 2020 2020 Family Law Seminar -The Historic Onesto Hotel See Pg. 13

Aug. 20 & 21, 24th Annual White-Williams 2020 Bankruptcy Institute LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR See Pgs. 14 & 15

Sept. 11, 2020 2020 Criminal Law Seminar Video Replay -SCBA Conference Room See Pg. 16

Sept. 23, 2020 2020 Law Day Seminar -SCBA Conference Room See Pg. 17

SCBA July, 2020Office Schedule

FOUNDED IN 1900

THE BAR JOURNALOfficial Publication of the Stark County Bar Association

Suite 400, Courtyard Centre116 Cleveland Ave., N.W. • Canton, Ohio 44702

Ivan L. Redinger, Jr., Bar PresidentTina McCort, Executive Director & EditorPaulie Wagner, Referral Secretary & Editor

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www.StarkCtyBar.com

The Bar Journal is published monthly for all bar members. Free to members, $20.00 per year to others.

All communications and editorial material should bedirected to the Bar Association office by the fifteenth day of the month preceding publication.

Opinions and positions expressed in the signed material are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect those of the Stark County Bar Association, its officers, staff or board of editors.

2020 CLE Seminars

Reminder: M - Z! Complete your CLE by Dec. 31, 2020**

July 2nd 12:00 noon Community Involvement Committee Meeting

July 3rd Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day

July 9th 12:00 noon Legal Aid/Pro Bono Committee Meeting

July 13th 4:00 p.m. Disputed Fee Committee Meeting

July 14th 12:00 noon Elder Law Committee Meeting - Huntington Plaza Conference Room

July 15th 4:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting

July 21st 3:45 p.m. Grievance Committee Meeting

July 23rd 12:00 noon Military Committee Meeting

NOTARY EDUCATION CLASS & TESTINGClasses and Testing offered every 2nd & 4th Tuesday

Stark County Bar Association Office*By Appointment Only*

1 Hour Renewal Education Class • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

3 Hour New Notary Public Education Class12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM

TESTING 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Online classes and testing available at our website: www.starkctybar.com

Elder Law Committee MeetingTuesday, July 14, 2020 – 12:00 noon

Huntington Plaza Conference Room

The Elder Law Committee will have an organizational meeting to discuss “Health Care Decisions Week” and programs for the upcoming Elder Law Committee meetings. All members of the Bar Association who would be interested in giving presentations to the public regarding Health Care Powers of Attorney and Living Wills are encouraged to attend.

**Self-study caps for judges and attorneys with the last names beginning with M-Z have been waived for the 2019-2020 compliance period ending December 31, 2020. You may complete all CLE requirements through approved self-study courses, including live interactive webinars.

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From Our President Regular Business

Ivan L. Redinger, Jr.President, Stark County Bar Association

At its simplest, both life and the law can be a never-ending round of “on the other hand”. Seemingly competing clichés can take us in one direction or the other. Is it “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”, or is it more like, “standing still is the fastest way of moving backwards in a rapidly changing world”? The very existence of an organization can become a struggle to find that balance of doing what has already worked well, while at the same time, recognizing where current actions no longer create the desired outcomes as times and methods and means change.

Our Association continues to benefit greatly from a committee structure that enables different needs to be met continuously, while not fully autonomously, but with enough independence to avoid the potential unwieldiness of taking everything through a centralized decision-making process. That structure ain’t broke, especially with the sure hand of our Executive Director providing us with institutional stability, along with the accumulated knowledge and energy of committee members. I have spoken to many of our colleagues in the last month. The positive responses showed an overwhelming commitment to service. No surprise there, but nevertheless still reaffirming. Some turn-over has occurred, and some minor tweaking, but the ship is steady and always in motion in the right direction. Thanks to all who have served, and who continue to serve, and to those accepting new responsibilities.

I have admired first-hand the work of recent SCBA Presidents in dealing with a myriad of unpleasant, to put it mildly, surprises,

from the effort, some might say treachery, of some of our fellow bar associations to take away our provision of notary public services to the Stark County community (and the associated revenues), to responding to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic both as a small business, and as the primary ambassador between the Bar and our local courts. Tony Brown was the model of resolute leadership. It is not just how calm and thoughtful he approached each new dilemma; it was also just how pleasant and encouraging he remains no matter the level of stress. I welcome the boring monotony of a term with no such surprises, keeping in mind that the light is not yet visible at the end of this still very scary pandemic tunnel.

On the other hand, society does change. The way we practice changes. Innovation and technology keep moving whether individuals or organizations do. If as an association, we do not move with or better yet, ahead of the times, we will not remain relevant. With that as a motivating force, I would like to see the following occur with your help, in my twelve months of having the privilege of nominally heading your SCBA.

More use of technology across the board to respond faster and better to the needs of our constituencies (and to save money).

For decades, the SCBA had monthly luncheons. Members could briefly socialize with old acquaintances and new faces. Newer members had a chance to regularly see veteran lawyers and our judiciary. No, I don’t think our members will turn out in large numbers for this again. Many barely have time for lunch at all. But perhaps, we do have time every other month, or once a quarter, for a cup of coffee, a bagel or Danish, and some SCBA camaraderie. Committees could briefly report on recent activities, with the functions of a single committee highlighted so all members could better understand its purposes and procedures. All courts could report on new developments, again perhaps with one court given a few extra minutes to discuss its activities in more detail. We promise to keep to a strict agenda getting members out by 8:45 a.m. For those familiar with Pardon the Interruption, think that format, but about our organization, our legal system, and your practice. We would meet in a location with a large room for this semi-formal presentation, as well as a separate large room to allow break-out discussions between members who need to talk to each other about a case or a project. Covid-19 made this impossible now, but at the latest, we should start by January.

The SCBA already reaches out to area youth through several functions related to Law Day, as well as the Mock Trial competition, and Scout Law Day. Another avenue is sponsorship of a Law & Government Exploring Post (www.exploring.org/law-government/). With the assistance of the Buckeye Council, and local school systems, the post(s) would conduct monthly meetings for and by the Explorers, in conjunction with the various components of local courts, law enforcement, and

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governments, in an effort to familiarize the youth with a system that they should understand and interface with productively. The times clearly show a need for better relations. C-19 slowed down this project, so if you are interested in participating, let us know and we will fi nd a place for you to contribute.

While I wish that I remembered more of the wonderful lessons from my Perry High Latin teacher, Mrs. McPeek, some words and phrases did stick. Mens sana in corpore sano. Translated as “a healthy mind in a healthy body.” I always thought of it as encouraging balance. While rarely achieving that as a lifelong goal, I have at least attempted it, with some occasional success. For over a decade, orienteering brings me a step or two closer. For those unfamiliar with this activity, please see the accompanying article, which will be a monthly addition to the Bar Journal. I hope that some of you, and your friends and family, may choose to come to an orienteering event to enjoy the outdoors, and to get in some physical and mental exercise.

Finally, it is often said that being president can age one even faster. While I hope that is not true, I intend to keep a close eye on any signs.

A GREATER RESPONSIBILITYSputnik. Almost sounds like a made-up word, a punchline.

While many still have actual memories of its launch, for most, it is a part of history, made even less important because we “won” both the Space Race, and the Cold War. Then SCBA president Richard B. Hardman, writing in the February 1958 edition of The Bar Reporter, only the third edition of what would become known as the Stark County Bar Journal, was not laughing when he noted that many Americans feared that a foreign power was “about to seize the nation and that all is lost.” He did not share their pessimism, if Americans held fast to our “beliefs”. He strongly recommended every lawyer take the time to read “Our Great Responsibility: We Must Lead The World to Freedom and Justice,” by Judge John J. Parker, January 1958 ABA Journal.

I heeded Hardman’s advice, albeit a few years later. The article is timeless, with applicable lessons then and now, and for as long as our Country remains the ideal beacon of democracy, freedom, and justice, and avoids losing its place as the shining city upon a hill. “…(D)emocracy is more than a form of government. It is a philosophy of life – a philosophy which believes that institutions exist for men, not men for institutions, and that the happiness of the poor and humble is of as much importance as the happiness of the great and proud.” “The Constitution gives us the framework of our Government but it does more – it lays down the basic principles essential to the preservation of liberty.” He identified three basic principles: (1) the government must rest upon law and not upon arbitrary will; (2) the government must rest upon consent of the governed; and, (3) that government must respect and protect the rights of the individual citizen.

Underlying the first principle is the obvious, as least to him

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and to many others: no person is above the law. The separation of powers provides the ingenious checks and balances meant to ensure that no branch of our government becomes too powerful.

To him, the second principle was fulfilled not only by the rule of the majority, but also through the dual sovereignty of a federal system that allowed for national laws to meet national needs, and state and local laws to meet state and local needs.

The third principle is the most important. “What really makes America great…is that in her heart of hearts, she believes in the sovereignty of the individual soul and the open door of opportunity for every man without regard to race or creed or color or any other circumstance.” In our Constitution, “the judiciary is the very keystone of the arch of the system”, protecting those individual freedoms, against tyranny by the government, or by the majority. “Final authority to do this is vested in the Supreme Court, whose duty it is to apply the great general principles of government which the Constitution embodies to the changing conditions of the time, with power on its part to overrule even its own prior decisions, when in the light of better understanding or changed conditions, they are deemed by it to be erroneous.”

He recognized the critical importance of protecting our institutions.

“Freedom of speech and of the press must be maintained; …and no man must be prejudiced by reason of race or color or creed in his standing before the law or in his enjoyment of benefits conferred by the state.” “Unless constitutional rights are preserved for everybody, they are preserved for nobody.”

“It is not enough for the defense of freedom, however, that we preserve it in this country. Liberty is endangered throughout the world and we cannot preserve it here without securing its foundations on a world basis.” “An economic and sociological revolution on a world wide scale is in progress and underprivileged people all over the world are looking for guidance and we are the only one of the free nations in position to furnish them the leadership that they need.” Written while the Cold War raged on, thirteen years removed from World War II, those words may seem quaint to some now, but not when viewed in the context of authoritarian governments currently seeking to expand their power, or at least check the movement of democracy, either through the introduction of chaos wherever possible, including within our country; or the use of terror to cause freedom seeking people to fear for their lives more than the loss of access to such freedom; or through the economic might of centralized national wealth that can curry favor through well-placed financial favors.

Judge Parker concluded with this message to, well, you: “Upon the principles of our Constitution, therefore, depends the preservation of freedom not only in this country but throughout the free world; and no greater responsibility ever rested upon any group of people than rested upon the lawyers of America who are in a peculiar sense the guardians of our constitutional structure.”


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On June 2nd the Bar Applicant Committee conducted interviews of ten candidates.

The breakdown of activity is as follows:Candidates interviewed and pending for the September 2020 Bar Examination ............2Candidates interviewed and approved for a subsequent bar examination .......................8Re-Examination application approved ............................................................................5Supplemental applications approved ...............................................................................12

Total approvals granted ...................................................................................................27

Committee members present and conducting interviews were Chairman James M. Conley, Michael J. Bogdan, James J. Collum, Richard Drake, Anthony Flex, Amanda Paar Conroy, Judge Reinbold, Scott P. Sandrock, and Jacob T. Will. We thank the members for taking time from their busy schedules to assist in conducting the interviews!

Report of Bar Applicant Committee

SCBA’s Community Involvement CommitteeShelter Food Donation Project

The committee participated in the idea and

implementation that fellow SCBA member Greg Beck

developed to help the YWCA and DVPI to provide meals to

the needy, as well as help out our local eateries. That night,

the meals were purchased from Thatsa Wrapp and served

approximately 32 meals by Chairmen Andrea Scassa and

Christy Donnelly.

2020 Law Day Hospital RaffleLaw Day Committee

“Thank You to the heroic efforts to the front line of this Pandemic.”

$400 Gift Cards WinnersAultman Alliance Hospital: Barb Anderson – Gervasi VineyardsAultman Hospital: Andrea Stevenson – Benders TavernMercy Medical Center: Kimberly Lenzy – Tozzi’s on the 12th

There were 40 winners at each Stark County hospital since May 4th each receiving a $50 gift card from Arcadia Grille, Basil Asian Grille, La Pizzeria, Lindsey Pizza, Milk & Honey, Mission BBQ, Papa Bears, Papa Gyros, Polumbo’s, Taggart’s Ice Cream Shop, Tim’s Tavern and Victorio’s Pizza.


Stark County Court of Common Pleas, General Division

Local Rules of Court: Adoption of Model Mediation Rule

Effective January 1, 2020, the Ohio Supreme Court adopted several mediation rule changes to incorporate the state’s Uniform Mediation Act. The new Rule of Superintendence 16 instructs Courts to review their local rules to ensure consistency with the new state rule.

The Judges of the General Division have adopted the language of the model rule. It is very similar to the prior Local Mediation Rule 16. The Ohio Sup. R. 16 model rule provides the option of maintaining confidentiality of mediations. The Judges have maintained the confidentiality provisions in the Local Rule. And the Judges have retained the Local Rule requirement that mediation summaries be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled mediation.

A copy of the revised Local Rule is available on the Court’s website at:

https://www.starkcountyohio.gov/StarkCounty/media/Common-Pleas/Local_Rule_16-Mediation.pdf

Public comments and questions shall be accepted via email at [email protected] or by mail to the attention of General Division Court Administrator Dwaine Hemphill, Suite 400, 115 Central Plaza N., Canton, Ohio 44702.

Settlement WeekThe General Division of the Stark County Court of Common Pleas is pleased to announce a Settlement Week

scheduled for August 24-28, 2020. Resolution of pending civil disputes has been significantly hampered by the ongoing public health crisis. And the Court’s regular mediation schedule has a significant backlog of cases. So the Judges are encouraging parties interested in moving their cases forward to sign-up for one of up to forty-five Settlement Week mediation slots.

Assisting the Court with Settlement Week are the Honorable John Haas, retired Judge, and the Honorable Richard Reinbold, retired Judge. Experienced Court Mediators Paul Mastriacovo and Doug Godshall will also be working daily during Settlement Week. Mediations already on the calendar for Settlement Week will go forward as previously scheduled.

If you are interested in reserving a Settlement Week time slot, you may schedule now with the Court’s Mediation Coordinator at 330-451-7703. Please indicate to the Coordinator if you would like to conduct the mediation remotely. A packet of Settlement Week materials will soon be available on the Court’s website. You may also request that a packet be emailed to you by contacting the Court’s Mediation Coordinator by phone or [email protected]. Packets will also be available at the Court’s Administration Offi ce.


2020 - 2021 Committees

(A) = Associate

Administration of Justice Committee

G. Ian Crawford, Chairman

Kristine W. BeardGregory A. BeckJames R. BlakeDavid E. Butz

Kristen E. CampbellThomas W. Connors

Honorable Edward J. ElumHonorable Sheila G. Farmer

John D. FerreroJeremy J. Foltz

Mario GaitanosHonorable William B. Hoffman

Christopher M. HurynJohn L. KurtzmanWayne C. KyhosMel L. Lute, Jr.Jean Madden

James F. MathewsJill C. McQueenDavid T. MossCraig G. Pelini

Frederic R. ScottTerrence L. Seeberger

Larry V. SlagleRandolph L. Snow

Jude B. StrebMichael A. Thompson

Joseph M. VitaleBeau Wenger

John R. WerrenDonald P. WileyKimberly K. Wyss

American Citizenship Committee

Mary Lynn Pac-Urar, ChairmanJoseph Martuccio, Vice-Chairman

Sandra N. Boogaard (A)Honorable Charles E. Brown

Honorable C. Roland CentroneHonorable Mary A. Falvey

Lora L. GoutrasHonorable John G. Haas

Honorable Rosemarie A. HallHonorable Chryssa N. Hartnett

Honorable Natalie R. HauptHonorable Taryn L. Heath

Honorable Michael L. HowardHonorable Richard J. Kubilus

Honorable Sara E. LioiHonorable Dixie N. Park

J. Scott Kettler

Honorable David E. StuckiAnthony C. Wolters

Bankruptcy CommitteeAnthony J. DeGirolamo, Chairman

Kristine W. BeardEdwin H. Breyfogle

Jack B. CooperA. Michelle Jackson-Limas

Keith L. JarvisHonorable Russ Kendig

John L. KurtzmanRobert G. Rubin

Philip D. SchandelDynele Schinker-Kuharich

Bruce R. Schrader, IIAnn Piero Silagy

Sam O. SimmermanChrysanthe E. Vassiles

Honorable James H. Williams

Bar Applicant CommitteeJames M. Conley, Chairman

Scott P. Sandrock, Vice-Chairman

One YearMichael J. Bogdan

Christopher S. ColeridgeCasey J. Davis

Richard D. DrakeHonorable Jim D. James

J. Scott KettlerAmanda Paar Conroy

Rosemary C. SerraHoward L. Wernow

Two YearsKristine W. BeardJames J. Collum

Robert W. EckingerKristen S. MooreScott P. Sandrock

Mary Jo Shannon SlickMary Elizabeth Ulm

Keith A. Warstler, Jr.Jacob T. Will

Three YearsAnthony J. FlexTimothy L. Fox

Stephen P. GriffinAnthony Kaplanis

Honorable Richard D. Reinbold, Jr.George UrbanBarry Wakser

Donald P. Wiley

Community Involvement Committee

Andrea M. Scassa, Co-ChairmanChristy M. Donnelly, Co-Chairman

Stephan P. BabikJason N. Bing

Aletha M. CarverCari Fusco Evans

Honorable Natalie R. HauptHonorable Taryn L. Heath

Hope KonovskyTodd B. Kotler

Derek C. McClowryMelissa V. PitiniiNicole RichardSara E. Strattan

Andrea K. Ziarko

Corporate Law CommitteeGary A. Corroto, Chairman

Dustin J. Vrabel, Vice-Chairman

Richard W. ArnoldGerald L. BakerGene Barnhart

James T. BatchelderGregory A. BeckJohn Bogniard

John H. BrannenMelissa M. Brown (A)

Todd S. BundyJacqueline S. Caldwell

Allison ColeJames F. Contini, IIRichard D. Dodez

Robert W. EckingerDennis J. Fox

Robert I. FriedmanDerrick HainesJeffrey A. HalmJamie M. Haren

Fred J. HauptJason F. Haupt

David L. HerbertChristopher Hunt

Michael J. KahlenbergJohn T. Konovsky, Jr.

Wayne C. KyhosJudith E. Barnes Lancaster

Jill C. McQueenEdgar M. Moore, Jr.

Rod MooreThomas P. Moushey

Lucas W. Murray


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(A) = Associate

Timothy J. PutmanJohn J. RambacherCharles E. RingerRobert E. RolandScott P. Sandrock

Sam O. SimmermanDean A. Swift

John M. TuckerCharles J. TyburskiJoseph M. Vitale

William G. WilliamsThomas W. Winkhart

Matthew Yackshaw

Criminal Law CommitteeAnthony Koukoutas, Chairman

Stacey Zipay, Vice-Chairman

Seth W. ArkowDennis Barr

Honorable Stephen F. BeldenMichael Bickis

John A. BurnworthEugene M. Cazantzes

Jennifer DaveMelissa Day

Honorable Mary A. FalveyHonorable Kristin G. Farmer

Anthony J. FlexStephen A. Ginella, Jr.

Anthony KaplanisRichard R. Kuhn

Derek C. McClowryKristen L. MlinarJonathan Morris

Eugene D. O’Byrne, IVFrederick M. Pitinii

Honorable John A. PoulosGregory J. RufoJoseph E. Vance

Barry WakserBeau WengerJacob T. Will

Anthony C. WoltersGerard T. Yost

Disputed Fee CommitteeRalph F. Dublikar, Chairman

G. Ian Crawford, Vice-Chairman

One YearJohn A. BurnworthDennis R. Clunk

Anthony M. DioGuardi, IIKristen D. Guardado

Paul B. HerveyThomas J. LombardiEdgar M. Moore, Jr.

Nicole RichardD. Stephen Stone, Jr.

Two YearsRobert H. CyperskiRichard D. Drake

Daniel D. EisenbreiLaura L. Mills

Joseph J. Pasquarella Erin K. RobertsonScott P. SandrockMelissa S. Ulrich

John B. Wirtz

Three YearsG. Ian Crawford

Ralph F. DublikarJohn R. Frank

Denise K. HoustonChristine A. Johnson

Rachel M. ReightHon. Richard D. Reinbold, Jr.

Kathleen O. TatarskyMarcus Wainwright

Elder Law CommitteeSue A. Sokolowski, Co-Chairman

Jennifer L. Lile, Co-Chairman

George AljoeMara C. Aman

Richard W. ArnoldGerald L. Baker

Samantha P. BaumDianne Blocker BraunAmanda Bridenstine

Melissa M. Brown (A)Elizabeth A. Burick

Eugene M. CazantzesSandra K. Cheshire

John D. ClarkSusan M. Collins-Berger

James F. Contini, IIE. Lang D’Atri

Richard E. Davis, IIRobert W. Eckinger

David B. FerrellTeresa Fout

Stephen A. Ginella, Jr.Lindsay N. GravesDaniel R. GriffithJeffrey A. Halm

David L. HerbertJames P. Kamerer

Margaret H. KreinerJohn L. Kurtzman

Judith E. Barnes LancasterMary Jo LockshinShirley F. Majors

Edgar M. Moore, Jr.Timothy J. Moore

Thomas P. MousheyCynthia B. Nolte (A)

Honorable Dixie N. ParkCaitlin A. Patrick

Jason PughRobert G. Rubin

Victoria E. SchaferRosemary C. Serra

D. Stephen Stone, Jr.Kathleen O. Tatarsky

James J. ThomasGregory Watts

Richard P. Weber

Executive CommitteeIvan L. Redinger, Jr., President

Aletha M. Carver, First Vice PresidentStephan P. Babik, Second Vice President

Honorable Frank G. Forchione,Secretary

Gust Callas, TreasurerAnthony E. Brown,

Immediate Past President

One YearCathy J. HornerKristen S. Moore

Honorable David R. NistAndrea M. ScassaAngela T. Vagotis

Two YearsJohn A. Burnworth

Michelle L. CordovaHonorable Kristin G. Farmer

Erin K. RobertsonKeith A. Warstler, Jr.

Three YearsJason N. Bing

Kristen D. GuardadoAnthony Kaplanis

Beverly Proctor-DonaldJames M. Williams

Family Law CommitteeBench:

Matthew P. Kreitzer, ChairmanLynn Baumoel, Vice-Chairman

Bar:Christine A. Johnson, CharimanRobert Abney, Vice-Chariman

Catherine M.W. BellAllyson J. Blake

Timothy P. BognerAlicia L. Boyle

Ashley A. BrahlerLori Brown

Raymond T. BulesDavid E. Butz


(A) = Associate

Finance CommitteeCathy J. Horner, Chairman

Gust CallasDennis J. Fox

Robert I. Friedman Paul B. Hervey

Richard S. MilliganThomas P. MousheyJohn J. Rambacher

Ivan L. Redinger, Jr.D. Stephen Stone, Jr.Matthew Yackshaw

Grievance CommitteeMaria Klutinoty Edwards, Chairman

Kristen Bates Aylward, Vice-Chairman

One YearMaria Klutinoty Edwards

Jenna M. McKeanFredrick M. Pitinii

Dimitrios S. PousoulidesCharles E. RingerDennis P. Saunier

Whitney Willits-Monroe

Two YearsKristen Bates Aylward

Anthony E. BrownWilliam GreenJohn D. Ferrero

Anthony KoukoutasBeverly Proctor-Donald

Anthony C. Wolters

Three YearsJames M. ConleyKeith Hochadel

Christine A. JohnsonMatthew W. Onest

Tonya RogersDawn SpriggsJude B. Streb

Health Care Law CommitteeChristopher V. Goff, Chairman

Deborah Dawson Fred J. HauptJason F. Haupt

Jenna M. McKeanRosemary C. SerraAngela T. Vagotis

Insurance CommitteeWayne C. Kyhos, Chairman

Mel L. LuteJames F. Mathews

Craig G. PeliniJude B. Streb

Judiciary CommitteeKevin R. L’Hommedieu, Chairman

John T. Konovsky, Jr., Vice-Chairman

One YearJohn D. FerreroJohn R. Giua

Richard R. KuhnKevin R. L’HommedieuRichard A. Nicodemo

Melissa V. PitiniiGeorge Urban

Two YearsJennifer L. Arnold

Gerald L. BakerJohn V. Boggins

Megan J. Frantz OldhamBrant A. Luther

Dimitrios S. PousoulidesShawn O. Robertson

Three YearsMichael J. BogdanCari Fusco EvansScott E. Fellmeth

John T. Konovsky, Jr.Jennifer L. LileSteven OkeyJude B. Streb

Labor Law CommitteeJill C. McQueen, Chairman

Cornelius J. BaastenJames T. Batchelder

James R. BlakeJames J. CollumTodd W. EvansAnthony J. FlexMario Gaitanos

Christopher V. GoffDarci M. KnightLeslie Iams Kuntz

Darrell N. MarkijohnRobert J. McBrideBrian R. MertesPaul J. PusateriAmy Sabino

Mary Jo Shannon SlickDavid A. VanGaasbeek

Scott M. Zurakowski

Law Day CommitteeTodd W. Evans, Chairman

Richard R. Kuhn, Vice-Chairman

Jerry A. ColemanQuay Compton

Michelle L. CordovaPriscilla J. Cunningham

Robert H. CyperskiHolly J. Davies

Branden DickersonKelsey R. DiFrancescoChristopher Dionisio

Cristina G. EoffTeresa Fout

Douglas T. FowlerLorrie Fuchs

Arnold F. GlantzMelissa Graham-Hurd

Dean L. GraseKristen D. Guardado

Honorable Rosemarie A. HallJeffrey Max Haupt

Paul B. HerveyJessica A. Hoffman

Kimberly R. HopwoodJohn H. Hornbrook

Honorable Michael L. HowardJacqueline M. Huntley

Vernon InfantinoHonorable Jim D. James

Douglas D. JonesJennifer T. Lowry

Todd B. KotlerThomas J. LombardiMitchell A. MachanStanley P. Marazsky

Laurie A. McDonnellRandy McFarrenJill A. Morgan

Christopher NewlonHonorable David R. Nist

Kathaleen O’BrienGary Older, II (A)Richard B. PinhardMelissa V. Pitinii

Beverly Proctor-DonaldSusan Pucci-SuttonIvan L. Redinger, Jr.

Joel ReedNikki L. ReedAnthony Rich

Wendy J. RockenfelderRobert G. Rubin

Rosemary G. RubinAlice Frantz RufoGregory J. Rufo

Mary Lou SekulaHonorable David E. Stucki

Misty Thomas (A)Allison Tuesday

Jeffrey H. WeltmanAndrea K. Ziarko

Amber Zwick

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Teresa P. CusmaHonorable Edward J. Elum

Honorable John R. MilliganMary Lynn Pac-Urar

Sara E. Strattan

Legal Aid/Pro Bono CommitteeSara E. Strattan, Chairman

J. Sean Keenan, Vice-Chairman

Stephan P. BabikGregory A. BeckJohn J. Bogniard

Christina R. BollmanMelissa Brown (A)

David E. ButzChristopher S. Coleridge

Stephanie DonahueJeremy J. Foltz

Douglas N. GodshallRichard R. KuhnVictor R. Marsh, Jr.

Jill MorganRachel Nader

Richard A. NicodemoJohn M. Petit

Beverly Proctor-DonaldNikki L. Reed

Jennifer Van Dulmen

Membership CommitteeHonorable Richard D. Reinbold, Jr.,

Co-ChairmanHoward L. Wernow, Co-Chairman

Memorial CommitteeJohn R. Frank, Chairman

Lemuel R. Green, Vice-Chairman

Gene BarnhartHonorable R. R. Denny Clunk

Sarah A. EfremoffDennis J. Fox

Phillip E. Lattavo Honorable Richard D. Reinbold, Jr.

James D. SnivelyMatthew Yackshaw

Military & Veterans Affairs Committee

Wayne C. Kyhos, ChairmanLisa M. Williams, (A) Vice-Chairman

Kimberly M. Adams (A) Honorable Charles E. Brown

G. Ian CrawfordChristopher R. Debski

Honorable Edward J. Elum

Timothy L. FoxDoug N. Godshall

Honorable Taryn L. HeathHope KonovskyTodd B. Kotler

Mariella MestellRobert C. Meyer

Robert J. ShedlarzCharles J. Tyburski

Municipal Court CommitteeHonorable John A. Poulos, Chairman

Seth W. ArkowHonorable Stephen F. Belden

Jason N. Bing Christy M. Donnelly

Honorable Edward J. ElumHonorable Mary A. Falvey

Honorable Joel FichterAnthony J. FlexJeremy J. FoltzDaniel J. FunkJohn R. GiuaKeith L. Jarvis

Richard R. KuhnHonorable Robert G. Lavery

Mitchell A. MachanJean Madden

Ryan W. MaxwellDerek C. McClowryFrederick M. PitiniiAndrea M. ScassaJohn H. Simpson

George UrbanHonorable J. Curtis WerrenWhitney L. Willits-MonroeHonorable Andrew Zumbar

Notary Public CommitteeWilliam W. Emley, Sr., Chairman

Aletha M. Carver, Co-Vice Chairman Stephan P. Babik, Co-Vice Chairman

Dianne Blocker BraunCathy J. Horner

Christine A. JohnsonRandy McFarren

Richard S. MilliganRichard B. PinhardJames D. SnivelyMelissa S. Ulrich

Probate Practice CommitteeBrian C. Layman, Co-ChairmanDaniel R. Griffi th, Co-Chairman

Mara C. AmanCarol E. Andrews

Richard W. ArnoldGerald L. Baker

Samantha P. BaumDianne Blocker Braun

Melissa M. Brown (A)Richard C. Brunn

Susan K. Burd (A)Elizabeth A. BurickAletha M. Carver

Eugene M. CazantzesSandra K. Cheshire

John D. ClarkHonorable R. R. Denny Clunk

James F. Contini, IIE. Lang D’Atri

Richard E. Davis, IIDavid Deibel

Richard D. DodezRalph F. Dublikar

Robert W. EckingerHonorable Edward J. Elum

David B. FerrellTeresa Fout

Douglas T. FowlerDennis J. Fox

Philip L. FrancisJohn R. Frank

Robert I. FriedmanStephen A. Ginella, Jr.

Lora L. GoutrasJeffrey A. HalmJamie M. Haren

Dustin J. HatherillFred J. Haupt

David L. HerbertMatthew R. Hochstetler

Jared M. HooverKeith L. Jarvis

Tyler W. KahlerJames P. KamererJ. Scott Kettler

John T. Konovsky, Jr.Ryan A. Kuchmaner

John L. KurtzmanJudith E. Barnes Lancaster

Stephanie LehotaMary Jo Lockshin

Thomas J. LombardiBrant A. Luther

Mitchell A. MachanJames G. Mannos

Laurie A. McDonnellEdgar M. Moore, Jr.Timothy J. Moore

Thomas P. MousheyMichael A. Ogline

Honorable Dixie N. ParkCaitlin A. PatrickMark R. Percival

John J. Rambacher


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James G. MannosVictor R. Marsh, Jr.

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Thomas P. MousheyMatthew W. OnestMark R. Percival

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Referral Service CommitteeLarry V. Slagle, Chairman

William W. Emley, Sr.Jon M. Hollingsworth

Frederic R. ScottAnne Piero SilagySara E. Strattan

Jeffrey H. Weltman

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James P. KamererDarci M. KnightLeslie Iams Kuntz

Jill MorganMichael D. Ockerman

Amy SabinoRosemary C. SerraJane M. TimkenRenee Watson

Social CommitteeAngela T. Vagotis, Chairman

Deborah DawsonHonorable Natalie R. Haupt

Jacob E. ReedJane M. Timken

Technology CommitteeStephan P. Babik, Chairman

Tonya Rogers, Vice-Chairman

Allison ColeThomas W. Connors

Honorable Edward J. ElumMaria Klutinoty Edwards

Ryan A. KuchmanerJean Madden

Rex W. MillerRichard S. MilliganArnold R. Shifman

D. Stephen Stone, Jr.Charles J. TyburskiHoward L. Wernow

Donald P. WileyJames M. Williams

Charles E. RingerRobert G. Rubin

Rosemary G. RubinJames H. Rutledge

Terrence L. SeebergerRosemary C. SerraAnn Piero SilagyDavid J. Simmons

Bruce E. SmithJames D. Snively

Sue A. SokolowskiPaul J. Stergios

D. Stephen Stone, Jr.Kathleen Allmon Stoneman

James J. ThomasCharles J. Tyburski

Gregory WattsRichard P. Weber

Jeffrey H. WeltmanJohn R. Werren

Thomas WinkhartJohn B. Wirtz

Scott M. Zurakowski

Professional Continuity Committee

Mark R. Percival, Chairman

Susan M. Collins-BergerThomas M. Bernabei

Fred J. HauptJill C. McQueen Mark J. Skakun

Public Relations CommitteeRichard R. Kuhn, Chairman

Craig T. ConleyDouglas T. FowlerRichard P. GibbsLora L. GoutrasPaul J. Pusateri Gerard T. Yost

Probate Practice Committee (cont.)


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Unauthorized Practice Committee

Robert C. Meyer, Chairman

William W. Emley, Sr.Thomas V. Ferrero

John R. GiuaLeslie Iams Kuntz

Terrance J. McGonegalRex W. Miller

Evan W. MorrisRobert E. RolandRobert J. Shedlarz

R. Clint Zollinger, Jr.

Workers’ Compensation Committee

Robert C. Meyer, Chairman

James T. BatchelderRichard F. Brian

David E. Butz

Matthew R. CaronaAnthony M. DioGuardi, II

Mario GaitanosKristina M. Harless

Joyce A. LambWebster M. Lonas, Jr.

James G. MannosDarrell N. Markijohn

Bobbie L. MarshTerrance J. McGonegal

Brian C. MertesWilliam G. MittasEdward D. Murray

John S. RegasMary Elizabeth Ulm

Honorable J. Curtis Werren

Young Lawyers CommitteeDaniel D. Eisenbrei, Co-ChairmanBrandon O. Trent, Co-Chairman

Timothy P. BognerMatthew R. Carona

Casey J. DavisJames A. DeSmithDavid L. DingwellLauren A. GribbleTyler W. Kahler

Ryan W. MaxwellRod A. Moore

Lucas W. MurrayJoseph J. PasquarellaCaitlin A. Patrick

Jacob E. ReedNicole Richard

Kimberly RippethTonya Rogers

James J. ThomasBeau Wenger

Howard L. WernowZachary B. WhiteJames M. Williams

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CLE Update Make the most of the time that you are confined at home!

SUPREME COURT CLE ORDER:The Commission on Continuing Legal Education has waived the self-study caps for judges and attorneys to complete their CLE requirements for the 2019-2020 compliance period ending December 31, 2020. Accordingly, attorneys and judges with the last names beginning with M-Z may complete all CLE requirements through approved self-study courses, including live interactive webinars, for the compliance period ending December 31, 2020.

This waiver has not been granted to attorneys and judges with the last names beginning with A-L for the 2020/2021 compliance period, which will not end until December 31, 2021. However, as part of your 12 hours of “live credit” you can meet the requirement by watching live interactive webinars rather than attending in person.

The following Self-Study Courses are currently available:2019 Family Law Seminar (3 General CLE credit hours)2019 Estate Planning and Elder Law Symposium (5.75 General CLE & 0.5 Professional Conduct CLE credit hours)2019 Professional Conduct Seminar (2.5 Professional Conduct CLE credit hours)2020 Criminal Law Seminar (2 General CLE & 1.0 Professional Conduct CLE credit hours)2020 Municipal Court Seminar (2 General CLE & 1.0 Professional Conduct CLE credit hours)

SCBA’s self-study courses direct link: https://starkctybar.com/cle/cle-self-study/

SCBA PARTNERS WITH CBA FOR ADDITIONAL CLE OPTIONS:The Stark County Bar Association has partnered with the Columbus Bar Association (“CBA”) to offer our members a larger selection of online CLE courses. SCBA members will be permitted to register for any self-study course and/or webinar with the CBA at their member price and the registration fee will be split between the SCBA and the CBA. In order to receive this discount and for the SCBA to receive the proceeds, you will need to contact the CBA’s CLE Director, Judy McInturff, at [email protected] OR call her at 614-340-2054 to register for the course and let her know that you are a member of the SCBA. Please note that if you plan to purchase a course on a weekend or evening, you will need to contact Judy at the CBA for advanced notice.

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2020 Family Law SeminarWednesday, July 29, 2020 The Historic Onesto Hotel

2020 Family Law SeminarWednesday, July 29, 2020

*Members: $105.00 Associate Members: $90.00 Non-Members: $180.00

Name _________________________________________ Atty. Reg. No. _____________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________

*PLEASE NOTE: If you are currently a member of any local bar association, you may attend at our members’ price.RESERVATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020

Please mail checks to: Stark County Bar Association116 Cleveland Avenue, N.W., Suite 400, Canton, Ohio 44702-1728

NO REFUNDS UNLESS RESERVATION CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF SEMINAR.Application has been approved for 3.00 General CLE Credit Hours.

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8:30 A.M. REGISTRATION – Pre-Boxed Continental Breakfast

9:00 A.M. THE EVER CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF CANNABIS LAW IN OHIO Thomas G. Haren, Esq. Frantz Ward LLP

Ian N. Friedman, Esq. Friedman & Nemecek, L.L.C. 11:00 A.M. BREAK

11:15 A.M. GUARDIAN AD LITEM UPDATES: RULE 48 MODIFICATIONS Chief Magistrate Ali Frantz Rufo Stark County Family Court

Holly J. Davies, Esq. Pitinii, Davies & Cazantzes LLC

12:15 P.M. ADJOURN

PLEASE NOTE: The SCBA will make necessary accommodations to all CLE Events to comply with the recommendations and orders of the Governor and the Ohio Department of Health concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.


The 24th Annual White-Williams Bankruptcy Institute Thurs., August 20, 2020 9 am – 12:20 pm & Fri., August 21, 2020 9am – 12:20 pm

Live Interactive Webinars 6 CLE Credit Hours (including 1 hour of professional conduct)

Thursday, August 20, 2020 9:00 -10:05 Welcome Anthony J. DeGirolamo, Esq., Bankruptcy Committee, Stark County Bar Association Peter G. Tsarnas, Esq., Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Section, Akron Bar Association

Webinar Tips & Instructions Akron Bar Association & Stark County Bar Association Staff

Class Action & Bankruptcy (1.0) Harold A. Corzin, Esq. Corzin & Corzin Morris H. Laatsch, III Esq. William J. Price, Esq. Elk & Elk

10:05 – 10:10 5 min BREAK

10:10 – 10:55 Case Law Update (.75) Materials prepared by Judge Russ H. Kendig, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Ohio; additional materials and presentation by Anthony J. DeGirolamo, Esq. & Peter G. Tsarnas, Esq.

10:55 – 11:05 10 min BREAK

11:05 – 12:20 Chapter 13 Plan Form (1.25) Judge Alan M. Koschik, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Ohio Keith L. Rucinski, Esq. Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee, Akron Dynele L. Schinker-Kuharich, Esq. Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee, Canton George Vogl, Director, Best Case by Stretto

12:20 Adjourn for the Day

Friday, August 21, 2020 9:00 - 9:35 Welcome Anthony J. DeGirolamo, Esq., Bankruptcy Committee, Stark County Bar Association Peter G. Tsarnas, Esq., Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Section, Akron Bar Association

Webinar Tips & Reminders Akron Bar Association & Stark County Bar Association Staff

Update from the Office of the U.S. Trustee (.50) Andy Vara, U.S. Trustee, Region 9 Derrick Rippy, Trial Attorney, Office of the U.S. Trustee

9:35 – 9:40 5 min BREAK

9:40 – 10:40 Small Business Chapter 11s (1.0) Kate M. Bradley, Trial Attorney, Office of the U.S. Trustee Bridget A. Franklin, Subchapter V Trustee Julie K. Zurn, Chapter 7 Trustee

10:40 – 10:50 10 min BREAK & Dean Wyman Scholarship Drawing

10:50 – 11:50 Truth, Justice & the Alternative Factway (1.0 professional conduct) F. Daniel Balmert, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP (Retired)

11:50 – 12:20 The Impact on COVID-19 on Bankruptcy Law Practice (.50) Anthony J. DeGirolamo, Esq. & Peter G. Tsarnas, Esq.

12:20 Adjourn


WHITE-WILLIAMS BANKRUPTCY INSTITUTE 8/20/20 & 8/21/20 from 9:00 am – 12:20 pm Register online at www.akronbar.org/events

OR Register by phone Akron Bar Association 330-436-0112 OR *Mail this form and your check to: Akron Bar Association, 57 S. Broadway St., Akron, OH 44308.

NAME:__________________________________________________________________________________ EMPLOYER:_____________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________________________________________________ PHONE: (_____) _____-_____________ E-MAIL: ________________________________________________ (must provide in order to receive registration confirmation/receipt/link to materials) OHIO REG. # ____________________

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(includes Electronic Materials) Akron Bar Member _____$180.00 Stark County Bar Member _____$180.00 Attorney Non-Member _____$230.00 Non-Attorney _____$ 80.00 Bankruptcy Judge or Law Clerk _____ COMP TOTAL FEE: $__________

Registration Options: Online: www.akronbar.org with credit card payment Phone/Email: Akron Bar Association 330-436-0112 [email protected] with check or credit card payment Mail this form and your check to: Akron Bar Association 57 S. Broadway St. Akron, OH 44308 *Please Note: Due to COVID-19, the Akron Bar Association building is closed and our mail is being forwarded to a staff member’s home by the post office. Some senders are having their mail returned as “undeliverable.” To ensure we receive your registration in a timely manner, we highly encouraged registration by website, email, or phone.

GENERAL SEMINAR INFORMATION: LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR: In order to participate in the webinar, you will click on a link that will be emailed to you. This link will be unique to you and allow us to track your attendance. You will need to view the webinar on a device with internet access and sound. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST PROVIDE A UNIQUE EMAIL ADDRESS: Individual email addresses are required because this is how you receive confirmation of your registration, payment receipt, your unique webinar weblink, and your attendance certificate. MATERIALS: Handouts for this program will be provided to all attendees in electronic, rather than hard copy format. When you register, be sure to include your email address so that we can notify you when the electronic materials are available. The materials will be available at www.akronbar.org/materials

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2020 Criminal Law Seminar Video ReplayFriday, September 11, 2020


Name _________________________________________ Atty. Reg. No. _____________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________

*PLEASE NOTE: If you are currently a member of any local bar association, you may attend at our members’ price.Please mail checks to: Stark County Bar Association

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2020 Criminal Law Seminar Video Replay Friday, September 11, 2020 • SCBA Conference Room

8:30 A.M. REGISTRATION – Coffee & Doughnuts

9:00 A.M. U.S. AND OHIO SUPREME COURT CASE UPDATE Russ S. Bensing, Esq. Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

10:00 A.M. OVI AND THE INTOXILYZER 8000 Steven A. Reisch, Esq. Stark County Public Defender’s Offi ce

10:30 A.M. BREAK

10:45 A.M. SUBSTANCE ABUSE: AN UPDATE ON MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT Keith Hochadel President/CEO CommQuest

11:40 A.M. CHANGES TO RECORD SEALING LAW Jacob T. Will, Esq. Malarcik, Pierce, Munyer & Will

12:15 P.M. ADJOURN



12:45 P.M. REGISTRATION

MODERATOR: Jill C. McQueen, SCBA’s Labor Law Committee Chair

1:15 P.M. Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and the #MeToo Movement’s Impact James J. Collum, Esq., Law Offi ce of James J. Collum, LLC

2:15 P.M. The History of Sex in the Law Bradley S. S. Dunn, Esq., Regional Director, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Akron offi ce 3:15 P.M. BREAK

3:30 P.M. OCRC Process: Birth to Death Bradley S. S. Dunn, Esq., Regional Director, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Akron offi ce

4:00 P.M. OCRC Practice Tips Todd W. Evans, Esq.

4:30 P.M. ADJOURN

2020 Law Day Seminar “Your Vote, Your Voice, Our Democracy: The 19th Amendment at 100”

Wednesday, September 23, 2020


Name _________________________________________ Atty. Reg. No. _____________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________

*PLEASE NOTE: If you are currently a member of any local bar association, you may attend at our members’ price.Please mail checks to: Stark County Bar Association

116 Cleveland Avenue, N.W., Suite 400, Canton, Ohio 44702-1728

NO REFUNDS UNLESS RESERVATION CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF SEMINAR.Application approved for 3.00 General CLE Credit Hours

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2020 Law Day Seminar

“Your Vote, Your Voice, Our Democracy: The 19th Amendment at 100”

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 • SCBA Conference Room



Legal Avenues: Your Road to Solutions New Member Spotlight • Don’t Forget to Welcome...

Heather R. Duncan, Esquire

Heather R. Duncan, Esquire The Ohio State University , 2002

University of Akron School of Law, 2013

Admitted to the Bar in 2013

Community Legal Aid Services

Why did you join the Stark County Bar Association? Working for Community Legal Aid, I practice in several counties, but my offi ce is in Canton, so most often I am in Stark County courts. I appreciate that the Stark County Bar Association is active in the community and keeps its members updated and informed.

What practice areas interest you the most?I started my legal career as a prosecutor and now work at Community Legal Aid, so I have handled both criminal and civil cases. I enjoy helping people and making them feel empowered.

What groups or activities are you involved in outside of work? This spring I started a garden. I will soon have many, many vegetables that I may actually eat. I also enjoy traveling (although not recently!) and just hanging out.

What motto will shape/ has shaped your legal career? Be the change you wish to see in the world.

What is your favorite legally-related movie or book?There are many, but the most recent include, for fi ction, “Bosch.” It is a novel series and a TV show. And for non-fi ction, the book “Evicted: Poverty and Profi t in the American City” by Matthew Desmond. It is a wonderfully written book that tells the stories of several families living in poverty.

Are you a Stark County native? What brought you to Stark County?No, I grew up in Columbus and moved to Akron to be

closer to family and go to graduate school (biology); somehow, I ended up in law school 10 years later. I still live in Akron but work in Canton.

If you could represent any client today, who would it be and why?There are many answers to this question, but since I just recently watched “Making a Murderer,” I am going to say Steven Avery and Brandon Dassey. As an attorney, so much that went on in those cases was shocking.

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Legal Avenues: Your Road to Solutions

Are you considering changing your practice area focus from an area that is seeing a drop in activity to one that is undergoing an uptick in demand? Increased activity in the areas of labor and employ-ment law, products liability law, and estate planning is expected during the current health crisis.1 It is like-ly that there will be fewer real estate transactions and small business matters.2 A small Ohio firm, Rittgers & Rittgers has begun making this type of transition. It has an office in Ox-ford that worked primarily with university students, who are no longer on campus. That office’s attorneys will be switching their focus to serving clients going through bankruptcy, which is a practice area that is seeing an increase in filings.3

Attorneys who switched their practice focus during the Great Recession are sharing their experiences with attorneys considering change in today’s envi-ronment. Attorney Rebecca Glatzer describes how she transitioned from dealing with primarily real estate transactions to domestic relations issues. When real estate work evaporated a decade ago, she looked for a practice area that she was interested in that still had significant activity. She took CLEs to update her skills in domestic rela-tions and joined the local family bar group. She rec-ommends these types of activities to ease the transi-tion. During these times of social distancing, that may mean participating in virtual networking events or posting on social media. She also suggests taking pro bono cases in the new practice area to develop relevant skills.4

Another option to increase business is to adapt your practice to focus on serving a specific business sec-tor. For example, providing labor and employment services to hotels. Some things to take into consider-ation when looking for a niche are whether there are other practitioners in the area providing services in the specialized area, is there the potential for future growth, and are there potential conflicts? Evaluate your existing clients and the industries they represent to see if there is a distinct service you can offer to them. Are those clients then willing to help you make additional contacts in the industry? Are there local and national organizations you can join to make additional connections in the industry? Be sure to include your industry specific focus in your bio-graphical information on your web site and on LinkedIn.5

When changing practice areas, attention to ethics issues is essential. ABA Model Rule 1.1 requires that “A lawyer shall provide competent representation to a client. Competent representation requires the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation rea-sonably necessary for representation.” When moving into a new practice area, sometimes attorneys will work with a co-counsel with significant experience in a particular area. That relationship brings up the ne-cessity to have the client consent to that arrangement. Care must also be taken when advertising services in the practice concentration. To avoid the appearance of any false or misleading communication as prohib-ited by ABA Model Rule 7.1.6

Footnotes

1”Two Practice Areas Poised to Expand Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic” Lexis Legal Advantage. 15 May 2020. Accessed 25 May 2020. Available

at: https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/b/trends/posts/two-practice-areas-poised-to-expand-despite-the-covid-19-pandemic

2Hornsby, William. “The Ethics of the Pivot: What to Know if You Need to Change Direction in Your Practice” attorneyatwork. 26 May 2020. Accessed 26 May 2020. Available at: https://www.attorneyatwork.com/the-ethics-of-the-pivot/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium =rss&utm_campaign=the-ethics-of-the-pivot

3Josten, Bill. “Small Law Firms, Take Advantage of Your Agility in Times of Struggle” Legal Executive Institute. 24 March 2020. Accessed 26 May 2020. Available at: https://www.legalexecutiveinstitute.com/small-law-firms-agility/

4Glatzer, Rebecca. “From Jobless to Employed: How I Switched Practice Areas During the Great Recession” 14 May 2020. Accessed 26 May 2020. Available at: https://attorneyatlawmagazine.com/how-switch-practice-areas-during-recession

5Schmidt, Sally J. “Targeting an Industry Niche: How to Build Industry Expertise and Position Yourself As an Expert in 7 Steps” attorneyatwork19 May 2020. Accessed 26 May 2020. Available at: https://www.attorneyatwork.com/targeting-an-industry-niche-7-steps-to-build-expertise/

6Hornsby.

Strategies for Changing Your Practice Area Focus

By Kendel Croston, M.L.S. Stark County Law Library

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4065 Fulton Dr NW, Canton 330.498.4400 putmanproperties.com

For more information, please contact:Spencer Hartung, 330-936-0276

Wick Hartung, 330-495-0601

Convenient Plain Township location, good access and parking, great

visibility. Individually metered gas and electric. Over 50 asphalt,

well-lit parking spaces at your door. Ideal small business o�ce.

Just south of Belden Village. East-side of Whipple, south of Hills &

Dales. Plain Township - no personal or corporate taxes.

$10.50 per sq.ft. plus utilities

Office space for rent in Downtown Canton

Courtyard Center - 8th FloorContact Attorney George Urban

330-437-0101or at [email protected].

Office space available at Elizabeth A. Burick Co., LPA 1428 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44714. From one to three offices available, includes access to three conference rooms, free parking, and is protected by a monitored alarm system. Other shared amenities available include phone system, copier leasing, and internet.

Call 330-456-3200 for more information.

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