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August 3, 2015 Vol. 42, No. 12 LANE COUNTY SLR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT The Lane County Circuit Court draft Supplementary Local Court Rules are available for review and comment. All comments must be received prior to September 1, 2015. A Summary of Changes are available now at the following web address: http://courts.oregon. gov/Lane/Pages/index.aspx. Please submit your comments to Liz Rambo, Trial Court Administrator at: Elizabeth.Rambo@ojd. state.or.us. SAVE THE DATE! The Lane County Women Lawyers and the University of Or- egon Law School’s Child and Family Law Association will host 2 hours of Ethics, 1 hour of Elder Abuse Reporting, and 3 hours of Access to Justice CLEs on Friday, November 13, 2015. There will be lunch, snacks, and raffles along with an interactive format. Hope to see you there. For additional information please contact Alexandra Hilsher at [email protected]. Registration will be available online beginning in mid-September. The LCBA Employment Law Section and the LCBA New Law- yers Section are pleased to host a joint brown-bag CLE. Jonathan Mishkin, a Portland-based tax attorney and University of Oregon adjunct instructor of law in taxation, will give a presentation on “Tips for Practicing in Tax Court,” a primer on tax court procedures and related matters that will be of interest both to new attorneys interested in tax court practice and experienced litigators who are unfamiliar with the unique aspects of practicing in tax court. The presentation will take place on August 13, at 12:00 p.m., at the Board of Commissioners Conference Room in the Lane County Public Service Building located at 125 E 8th Ave. in Eugene. (The room is on the upper-level of the Public Service Building, next to County Administration.) One hour of general CLE credit will be applied for. Please RSVP to Kymbreynn Borden by email at [email protected]. MARK YOUR CALENDAR The LCBA Federal Court Committee will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, September 2 nd , from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Harrang Long Gary Rudnick offices, 360 E. 10th Ave., Third Floor. Parking is available in the underground garage. Both current and future committee members are invited! For more information, contact Jeff Matthews at [email protected] or at 541-485-0220. FREE CLE! On Wednesday August 5, 2015, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Wayne Morse Federal Court Building, U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Thomas Coffin will discuss Court Supervised Settlement Conference Do’s and Don’t’s. You don’t want to miss this informative, interactive CLE aimed at helping you and your client get the most out of judge-conducted settlement conferences. NEWS FROM GAVEL GANG 2015/RELAY FOR LIFE The Silent Auction this year raised a whopping $5,236, giving GG a total of almost $8,000 raised to date! The last fund-raising event is a “Cookie Contest,” August 11 th , in Conference Room B behind the cafeteria at the Courthouse. For $3 you can sample cookies and vote for your favorite! With a goal of $10,000 this year, GG is collecting donations until Monday, August 17. If interested, visit Gavel Gang on the Relay For Life website (esrfl.org) or contact Melissa C. at the courthouse, or Teri or Sharon at Pretrial at the Jail. Thank you for your continued support. Due to your support, GG consistently ranks in the top 10 of all non-corporate relay teams! Governor Brown Names New Lane County District Attorney Governor Kate Brown announced on Thursday, July 30, 2015, that she named Patty Perlow as Lane County’s first female District Attorney. Ms. Perlow fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Lane County District Attorney Alex Gardner, who accepted a position as captain and director to the Oregon State Police Forensic Services Division. Both Ms. Perlow and Mr. Gardner begin their new positions on August 1, 2015. Erik Hasselman will serve as the Chief Deputy District Attorney. LCBA MEMBERSHIP—RENEW NOW! Sign up now for your 2015-16 LCBA membership. We look forward to having you join us this year for great events like the Annual Pic- nic & Em’s Game in August, the Holiday Party, the Spring Bash & Awards, monthly lunches and more. You can sign up online today by going to https://lanecountybar. org/index.php/payments/membership-dues. If you prefer to pay by check, a copy of the LCBA membership form is included with this newsletter.
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August 3, 2015 Vol. 42, No. 12 LANE COUNTY SLR AVAILABLE FOR
REVIEW AND COMMENT
The Lane County Circuit Court draft Supplementary Local Court Rules are available for review and comment. All comments must be received prior to September 1, 2015. A Summary of Changes are available now at the following web address: http://courts.oregon.gov/Lane/Pages/index.aspx. Please submit your comments to Liz Rambo, Trial Court Administrator at: [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE!
The Lane County Women Lawyers and the University of Or-egon Law School’s Child and Family Law Association will host 2 hours of Ethics, 1 hour of Elder Abuse Reporting, and 3 hours of Access to Justice CLEs on Friday, November 13, 2015. There will be lunch, snacks, and raffles along with an interactive format. Hope to see you there. For additional information please contact Alexandra Hilsher at [email protected]. Registration will be available online beginning in mid-September.
The LCBA Employment Law Section and the LCBA New Law-yers Section are pleased to host a joint brown-bag CLE. Jonathan Mishkin, a Portland-based tax attorney and University of Oregon adjunct instructor of law in taxation, will give a presentation on “Tips for Practicing in Tax Court,” a primer on tax court procedures and related matters that will be of interest both to new attorneys interested in tax court practice and experienced litigators who are unfamiliar with the unique aspects of practicing in tax court. The presentation will take place on August 13, at 12:00 p.m., at the Board of Commissioners Conference Room in the Lane County Public Service Building located at 125 E 8th Ave. in Eugene. (The room is on the upper-level of the Public Service Building, next to County Administration.) One hour of general CLE credit will be applied for. Please RSVP to Kymbreynn Borden by email at [email protected].
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
The LCBA Federal Court Committee will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, September 2nd, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Harrang Long Gary Rudnick offices, 360 E. 10th Ave., Third Floor. Parking is available in the underground garage. Both current and future committee members are invited! For more information, contact Jeff Matthews at [email protected] or at 541-485-0220.
FREE CLE!
On Wednesday August 5, 2015, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Wayne Morse Federal Court Building, U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Thomas Coffin will discuss Court Supervised Settlement Conference Do’s and Don’t’s. You don’t want to miss this informative, interactive CLE aimed at helping you and your client get the most out of judge-conducted settlement conferences.
NEWS FROM GAVEL GANG 2015/RELAY FOR LIFE
The Silent Auction this year raised a whopping $5,236, giving GG a total of almost $8,000 raised to date! The last fund-raising event is a “Cookie Contest,” August 11th, in Conference Room B behind the cafeteria at the Courthouse. For $3 you can sample cookies and vote for your favorite! With a goal of $10,000 this year, GG is collecting donations until Monday, August 17. If interested, visit Gavel Gang on the Relay For Life website (esrfl.org) or contact Melissa C. at the courthouse, or Teri or Sharon at Pretrial at the Jail. Thank you for your continued support. Due to your support, GG consistently ranks in the top 10 of all non-corporate relay teams!
Governor Brown Names New Lane County District Attorney
Governor Kate Brown announced on Thursday, July 30, 2015, that she named Patty Perlow as Lane County’s first female District Attorney. Ms. Perlow fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Lane County District Attorney Alex Gardner, who accepted a position as captain and director to the Oregon State Police Forensic Services Division. Both Ms. Perlow and Mr. Gardner begin their new positions on August 1, 2015. Erik Hasselman will serve as the Chief Deputy District Attorney. LCBA MEMBERSHIP—RENEW NOW!
Sign up now for your 2015-16 LCBA membership. We look forward to having you join us this year for great events like the Annual Pic-nic & Em’s Game in August, the Holiday Party, the Spring Bash & Awards, monthly lunches and more.
You can sign up online today by going to https://lanecountybar.org/index.php/payments/membership-dues. If you prefer to pay by check, a copy of the LCBA membership form is included with this newsletter.
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Saturday, August 15, 2014 is National Relaxation Day. If you observe only one holiday this year, let it be this one.
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We work with professionals to get unstuck, reduce stress and burnout, take control over their time, and build on their strengths to become more successful and more fulfilled. Contact us today for a no-pressure conversation to see if working with us could benefit your career and your life. Darci V. Heroy J.D./M.A., [email protected] or 541-357-6624.
Employment Wanted
EMPLOYMENT WANTED
Seeking legal assistant/legal secretary position, P/T preferred. Candidate is college-educated, twice-NALS-certified, MSOffice-knowledgeable, journalism-skilled; has notary public commission, is law enforcement volunteer, is local NALS board member, is NALS national volunteer, has diverse employment background skills, and some legal office experience. For a resume, contact [email protected].
Services Offered
CONTRACT ATTORNEY
Available for legal research, drafting documents, and assisting with trial preparation. Over 20 years of experience. Contact Kathleen Fritton at [email protected] or at (541)744-1659.
BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
Paralegal with 10 years of experience specializing in small practice bookkeeping and payroll. Contact Marisela Taylor, 541-942-0000, or [email protected]
TEMPORARY FREELANCER!!
I am available for temporary help, whether it’s a day, a week, or a month, and would love to fill in and help keep you on track while your assistant is out of the office. Freelance legal assistant/parale-gal with 30+ years of experience. I can work in your office or my home. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Pro Law, WordPerfect, Adobe Pro and other software programs. Kathy Robertson, 541.554.2343 or 541.726.7183
FREELANCE LEGAL SECRETARY/LEGAL ASSISTANT
Freelance legal secretary/legal assistant available for overload and for short- and long-term assignments. Experienced in most facets of civil law practice. Excellent references. Contact Jan Barkley at 541-579-0011 or via e-mail at [email protected]
Office Space Wanted
Solo attorney with private civil litigation practice seeking to share conference room access for occasional depositions or client meet-ings. No need for office or desk space. Willing to pay monthly fee, security deposit and sign one year lease for access. Please contact [email protected] if interested.
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AnnouncementsUpcoming Events
August 5 Free CLE Settlement Conference Do’s and Don’t’s Judge Thomas Coffin Wayne Morse Federal Court Building noon - 1:00 p.m.
August 7 Relay Night with the Eugene Emeralds
August 13 LCBA Employment Law Section and LCBA New Lawyers Section CLE Tips for Practicing in Tax Court Jonathan Mishkin Board of Commissioners Conference Rm. 125 E. 8th Ave noon - 1:00 p.m.
August 11 Gavel Gang Cookie Contest Lane County Courthouse Conference Room B 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
August 15 National Relaxation Day
August 21 National Senior Citizen’s Day
August 26 Lane County Bar Association Em’s Game & Picnic PK Park
September 1 Deadline for comments on the draft Supplementary Local Court Rules
September 2 LCBA Federal Court Committee Meeting Harrang Long Gary Rudnick noon - 1:00 p.m.
September 7 Labor Day - Court closed
November 13 LCWL and U of O Law School Child & Family Law Association CLE
Arnold Gallagher P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of John Rob-erts as an associate attorney. Prior to joining Arnold Gallagher, John was in private practice in Eugene. John is a “double Duck,” having graduated from the University of Oregon in 2009 with an undergraduate degree in Accounting, and later receiving his law degree in 2012. His practice focuses primarily on litigation, including complex trust disputes, commercial landlord/tenant disagreements, unfair trade practices claims, and employment matters.
Positions AvailableLEGAL ASSISTANT
Large law firm seeks Legal Assistant with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience with Trust and Estates or Business Law. Our profes-sional environment requires someone with initiative, professional appearance and attitude, ability to work as part of a legal services team, and who is detail oriented and well organized. Proficiency in Word required. Compensation competitive, excellent benefits. Send resume to: Administrator, Hershner Hunter, LLP, P.O. Box 1475, Eugene, OR 97440. EOE
ClassifiedsLAW OFFICE MOVING SALE
Make us an offer. Two oak bookshelves (43” wide x 83” tall x 11.5” deep). Oak computer desk (43” wide x 30” tall x 21” deep). Oregon Appellate Court Reports books (from the beginning to 2008) (the Oregon Reports are free). Legal assistant/secretarial U-shaped workstation. Oval library/conference room table 9’ long x 42” wide. Contact Terri at Veralrud & Fowler, 541-345-3333.
EMS GAME!
Sign up now for the fun-filled family event of the Eugene Ems Game on August 26th. Picnic will be held at the 1st Base Picnic Area and includes: hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, veggie hot dogs, grilled chicken, baked beans, and watermelon. Each guest will receive two drink vouchers that may be used towards soda, bottled water or domestic draft beer. Parking at PK Park is located on the east side of Autzen Stadium (Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and Leo Harris Pkwy.) and is $3.00 per car, payable at the gate. Please register by using the form included with the newsletter or at the following LCBA link: https://www.lanecountybar.org/index.php/payments/event-payment.
LANE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2015-2016 MEMBERSHIP DUES
Name: OSB Number:
Address: Phone:
Member
type:
________Regular __________Affiliate (law-related field _______ Law Student
Non-Lawyer)
Email:
For delivery of the LCBA monthly newsletter and other LCBA-related announcements.
• Law Student, and Regular Members admitted to the Oregon State Bar after March 1, 2015, and not
admitted in another state:
No Fee
• Regular Members admitted to the Oregon State Bar prior to March 1, 2015 and Affiliate Members: $45.00
• Regular Members admitted to the Oregon State Bar prior to March 1, 2015 and Affiliate Members,
if paid after October 15, 2015
$55.00
:
• Partial year fees (if paid after February 1, 2016): $30.00
Amount Remitted: $
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ COMMITTEE AND SECTION PREFERENCES*
I would like to serve on these committees or participate in these sections (you may select more than one):
_____ Alt. Dispute Resolution _____ Environmental Law _____ Mentoring Program
_____ Community Ed. (Law Day) _____ Family & Juvenile Law _____ New Lawyers
_____ Computers/Office Tech. _____ Federal Court _____ Probate
_____ Debtor/Creditor _____ Judicial Administration _____ Pro Bono/Public Service
_____ Diversity _____ Law Library _____ Program
_____ Employment Law _____ Lawyer/Parent _____Criminal Defense
_____Intellectual Property/Patent *Please do not indicate an interest unless you intend to attend meetings and participate in section activities.
Please return this form to:
Lane County Bar Association Erin Gould, Secretary-Treasurer PO Box 11379 Eugene, OR 97440
Please make checks payable to: Lane County Bar Association. Thank you!
LANE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Annual Summer Social Picnic and Em’s Game
Please join us for the annual LCBA Annual Summer Social Picnic and Eugene Emeralds baseball game.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 • Bar-B-Q: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. • Doors open at 6:00 p.m. • Game starts at 7:05 p.m.
Picnic will be held at the 1st Base Picnic Area and includes: hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, veggie hot dogs, grilled chicken, baked beans, and watermelon. Each guest will receive two drink vouchers that may be used towards soda, bottled water or domestic draft beer. Parking at PK Park is located on the east side of Autzen Stadium (Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and Leo Harris Pkwy.) and is $3.00 per car, payable at the gate. Name/Firm:
Address: Phone:
Email:
Picnic & General Admission Total # attending Total Cost Adult/Children (ages 11 and above) $23.00 _______ $________ Children (ages 4-10) $18.00 _______ $________ Children (ages 0-3) No Charge _______ $________ TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ________ Food Selection Total Meals Hamburger/ Hot Dogs/ Grilled Chicken _______ Veggie Burger/ Veggie Hot Dogs _______
Please return this form to:
Reservations are due by Wednesday, August 11, 2014
Please make checks payable to: Lane County Bar Association. Thank you!
Lane County Bar Association
Erin Gould, Secretary-Treasurer
PO Box 11379
Eugene, OR 97440
Bar NewsNext Submission Deadline: Thurs. August 20 at 5 pm
Editor: Murray S. Petitt [email protected] & Phone: 1011 Harlow Rd. Ste. 300 Springfield,OR97477 (541)747-3354(voice)
Assistant Editor: Laura Gibson [email protected]
ForSubmission: EmailonlytoAssistantEditor, unless special arrangements made
Address Changes: Erin Gould Secretary-Treasurer 800WillametteSt,Suite.800 Eugene,OR97401 541-484-0188 [email protected]
Issues of the Bar News are available at:http://lanecountybar.org
Lane County Bar Association
Officers:Hon. Karrie McIntyre PresidentKC Huffman President-Elect Erin Gould Secretary-Treasurer
Directors:Julie Gentili Armbrust Todd JohnsonHon. Jay A. McAlpin Natalie Scott Debra Velure Bonnie Williams
Freelance Legal Secretaries/Assistants:
Kathy Robertson 726-7183Kelly Lee 515-2962Jan Barkley 579-0011Tamara Banavige 431-0812Renee Constant 206-3362
Lane County Bar Associationc/o ERIN GOULD, Secretary-Treasurer800 Willamette Street, Suite 800Post Office Box 1758Eugene, OR 97440
