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by Teresa Grantham 2012 SMBA President

In response to numerous requests by members, Going back just a smidge further than Justice this month’s President’s message is a printing of Teresa Cardozo, Shakespeare taught a little legal procedure Grantham’s President’s Remarks at the 2012 SMBA in The Merchant of Venice. Shylock has a breach of Installation Banquet: contract case. He refuses the merchant’s offer of treble damages in lieu of the pound of flesh that Every year, one of the main priorities of the board judgment on the contract would demand. Portia is how best to maintain and increase collegiality finds a loophole. Shylock must take his pound of among members. Frankly, just by coming here flesh without spilling a drop of blood. What can we tonight and taking time to interact with other learn from Portia? Lawyers are Smart. members and celebrate a little that we are part of a The David McCullough biography of John select and honorable profession you are advancing Adams painted a picture of Adams’ fear for his that cause. I’m really excited about two thousand family’s safety, including his pregnant wife, when twelve and in starting off the year as president, he agreed to defend British Soldiers at trial for their PRESIDENT’S LETTER LETTER PRESIDENT’S one of the perks of this job came to me already actions in what was called The Boston Massacre. in December. I was invited to attend an informal He told the jury, “Better that many guilty persons lunch of the past presidents of the Springfield escape unpunished than one innocent person should Metropolitan Bar Association. Each of these be punished. The reason is, it’s of more importance fabulous lawyers who have served as president to community, that innocence should be protected, offered some words of wisdom specifically to me! than it is, that guilt should be punished.” What did And I received my favorite compliment of two we learn from John Adams? Lawyers are Brave. thousand eleven from Vince Tyndall who said Barrister Sydney Carton, the lovesick and “you’re really funny for a girl”. And if any of you alcoholic defense lawyer in A Tale of Two Cities, goes want to know what was said to elicit that comment, to the guillotine in his client’s place, and it’s there I would be glad to tell you later and probably with a that he says, “It is a far, far better thing that I do, drink in my hand. But my point being, it was one of than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that those great days where I felt pretty lucky to be where I go to, than I have ever known.” What is there to I was right at that moment. learn from Charles Dickens? Lawyers who drink too Different things inspire us depending on much do stupid things. where we are at a particular time and stage of Certain protagonists reach out and grab you. our life. One constant that has inspired me since Atticus Finch, Twentieth century lawyer from childhood is literature. Sometimes I use that Harper Lee’s beautiful To Kill a Mockingbird give term “literature” more loosely than others might. this advice to his daughter, “first of all,” he said, “if My books include biographies, serious and silly you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along fiction and occasionally the law. Lawyers, criminal a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really prosecutions and big civil trials make for exciting understand a person until you consider things from reading. Literature led me to being a lawyer. There is his point of view […] until you climb into his skin certainly a lot of literature we can learn from. and walk around in it.” What do we learn from This point of view is neither original nor Atticus Finch? Lawyers are Honorable. modern. Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo One of my favorite authors of all, Gabriel shared it and acknowledged “novelists and poets” as Garcia Marquez quit law school. After giving up the principal teachers of law in the first half of the law school for novels he wrote Chronicle of a Death Twentieth century. Law and literature theory is the Foretold where the events of the murder are told in belief that authors have a lesson to teach lawyers an inverted fashion. Instead of moving forward... about the human condition and the law’s effect on it. the plot moves backwards. In the first chapter, the

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The Bar News is published monthly by the IN THIS ISSUE Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and About the Bar...... 7 are not necessarily in conformity with those of the editor or by Crista Hogan, SMBA Executive Director the SMBA. Crista Hogan, Editor Passing the Gavel Photo Highlights...... 8 Rebekah Teller, Layout • [email protected]

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The Honorable Thomas Mountjoy, Presiding Judge Classifieds...... 15 Crista Hogan, Executive Director

SMBA Calendar...... 16 STAFF Crista Hogan, Executive Director Melanie Richards, Office Manager

2012 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Alternative Dispute Resolution...... Aaron Jones Bench and Bar...... Chip Sheppard THE OBJECT OF THE Board of Directors...... Teresa Grantham SPRINGFIELD BAR Commercial/Insolvency...... Lee Viorel Established October 17, 1903 Criminal Law...... Nancy Price Family Law...... Shannon Grisham Federal Bench and Bar...... Doug Harpool • To maintain the honor and dignity of the Greene County Law Library...... Rick Temple Health and Wellness...... Kevin Rapp profession of law, In House Counsel...... Dwight Rahmeyer Juvenile Law...... Chris Hazelrigg • to cultivate social interaction among Law Day...... Brett Roubal its members, Lyceum...... Jeff Mitchell Memorial...... Tamara DeWild • and for the promotion of legal science, Mentorship...... Brian Shepard Mock Trial...... Nancy Fisher • and the administration of justice. Monthly Programs...... Grant Rahmeyer NCPC...... Chip Sheppard Probate and Trust...... Sativa Boatman Sloan Social Security...... Jon Pitts SMB Foundation...... Gary Powell Taney County...... Joe Allen Trial Practice...... Laurel Stevenson Workers’ Compensation...... Mike Mergen Young Lawyers...... Chris Hoeman 4 : FEBRUARY 2012

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by Chip Sheppard 2012 Bench & Bar Committee Chair BENCH & BAR COMMITTEE

The preamble to the Missouri Rules of Professional ATTORNEY INPUT/ Conduct states that “[a]s a public citizen, a lawyer CONFIDENTIALITY should seek improvement of the law, access to the The committee relies on the participation of mem- legal system, the administration of justice, and the bers of the bar. Attorneys who see the potential for quality of service rendered by the legal profession.” improvement to the operation of our local courts Because of our unique positions, neither attor- and ways to accomplish the goals of the committee neys nor judges, acting alone, can be as effective in set out above are encouraged to contact a member of making these improvements as we can when acting the SMBA Bench and Bar Committee. The commit- together. The combined effort of attorneys and tee itself is designed to promote open communica- judges is, therefore, critical to the fulfillment of our tion between the bench and bar so issues of mutual duty under the Rules of Professional Conduct. In concern may be openly discussed and addressed. If acknowledgment of this need, in 2003, the Spring- you contact me and let me know of a concern, I can field Metropolitan Bar Association, together with assure you that your identity will not be revealed members of our local judiciary, formed the SMBA unless you specifically ask me to do so. Bench and Bar Committee. As SMBA President-Elect for 2012, I will chair the COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEE Bench and Bar Committee this year. If you know The membership of this committee includes judges of a way in which we can improve the efficiency and commissioners from Greene County and the and accessibility of the judicial process in Greene City of Springfield, the President and President- County for the public, attorneys and judges, I ask Elect of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Associa- you to contact me. I will listen and address the tion, and attorneys with experience in the various concerns and proposals with the committee. aspects of Greene County Courts, including civil practice, family law, criminal law, probate and juve- • • • nile law. The committee meets on a monthly basis. 2012 COMMITTEE GOALS OF COMMITTEE The Bench and Bar Committee is charged with Chip Sheppard, Chair providing information to the public, attorneys and judges relating to court rules, obstacles faced by From the Bar the court and necessary improvements in the court system in expediting case resolution. Additionally, Greg Aleshire • Lisa Blumenstock the Bench and Bar Committee is dedicated to the Randy Cowherd • Teresa Grantham goal of actively supporting the management of judi- Crista Hogan • Brent Green cial dockets and removal of obstacles in the judicial Gary Powell • Dan Patterson process as well as promoting better communication and understanding between judges and attorneys From the Bench relating to the operation of the court system. The The Honorable Michael Cordonnier 2003 SMBA Board believed that reviving the former The Honorable Mark Fitzsimmons bench and bar committee created a venue for a more The Honorable Thomas Mountjoy meaningful dialogue and more effective fulfillment The Honorable Todd Thornhill of our ethical responsibilities. The Honorable Scott Tinsley 6 : FEBRUARY 2012 FEBRUARY 2012 : 7

by Crista Hogan Executive Director ABOUT THE BAR ABOUT

January 20 was one of those days when it felt I then had the opportunity to specifically really good to be a lawyer. The 39th Annual SMBA recognize the newest member of the past president’s Banquet and Installation of Officers held that club, Gary Powell. I took a moment to reflect evening at Hickory Hills Country Club was an on Gary’s significant contributions to the Bar elegant and inspiring event. Association and the Foundation. As I prepared my The evening was highlighted by tradition, some tribute to Gary before the banquet, I started to think sustained, some brand new. about why a few people like Gary do so much for an Before dinner the 200 guests crowded into the organization like ours, giving so generously of their dining area enjoying cocktails and conversation. In time and talent. And in Gary’s case, he is not just fact, the cocktail hour was so enjoyable the guests dedicated; he is incredibly pleasant, cooperative and had trouble finding their seats so dinner could be dignified in the process. The word collegiality came served. President Gary Powell eventually convinced to mind. them to do so, and he commenced the program. Having thrown around that word for years Gary thanked and recognized the 2011 SMBA I thought I knew exactly what it meant, and to officers and directors for their fine work. He also support my thought process I took my fifth edition recognized special guests visiting from the Bar Black’s Law Dictionary off the shelf only to find the Association of St. Louis. BAMSL was represented by word does not appear. So, I googled collegiality, Executive Director Zoe Linza, and President-Elect expecting to see some nice 19th century type words Heather Hayes. like affable, genial and jovial. Dinner was served and the program suspended A quick perusal of Dictionary.com and so that everyone could enjoy a delicious meal. Wikipedia did not endorse my expectation. But The chef and staff at Hickory once again did an I learned a little about Catholism as well as the outstanding job with the food, service and details. Roman Republic. As dessert was served Gary resumed the More importantly, I learned that Gary is the program by recognizing four individuals for their very definition of the word. significant service to the Bar in 2011. The 2011 President award recipients were Judge Charles Colleague: a fellow member of a profession, staff Curless, Fred Hall, David Ransin and Rachael or faculty. Dockery. In presenting these awards Gary recapped Collegiality: the cooperative relationship of some of the major accomplishments of the year and colleagues. attributed our success to the dedicated service of our members, well represented by the 2011 President’s Collegiality is characterized by the collective Award recipients. responsibility shared by each of a group of Gary then passed the gavel to the new president colleagues. of the SMBA, Teresa Grantham. Specifically, the That may seem pretty obvious to most lawyers, coveted gigantic presidential gavel which is passed but I found this to be particularly interesting: from one SMBA President to the next. sociologists use the word collegiality as a contrast to However, before Teresa was allowed to make bureaucracy. Collegiality, by contrast to bureaucracy her president’s remarks it was my opportunity as means moving forward, progressing. Gary certainly Executive Director to thank the past presidents in embodies the concept of collegiality: cooperative, attendance, including Brian Hamburg, Lee Viorel, consistent, and doing much more than his fair share Charles Cowherd, Mike Cully, Dee Wampler, Don of moving our organization forward. Woody, Virginia Fry, Ron Baird, Fred Hall, Topper Glass and Judge Bill Francis whose presidencies span from 1988-2011. continued on page 13... 8 : FEBRUARY 2012 PASSING THE GAVEL THE GAVEL PASSING

The 39th Annual SMBA Banquet and Installation of Officers was held January 20, 2012 at Hickory Hills Country Club. There were 200 present as Teresa Grantham received the presidential gavel from 2011 President Gary Powell. Grantham of Carver Cantin & Grantham is the 88th attorney to serve the Springfield Bar.

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President’s Letter ...continued from page 2 narrator tells the reader exactly who killed John Grisham’s novel The Firm was Why, if everybody came forward and told Santiago and the rest of the book is left published in 1991. I began law school the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but to unfold second by second. What do we in 1992 and I remember the phrase “oh the truth straight out, we should all retire learn from Gabriel Garcia Marquez? How my God, you’ve got to read this book,” to the workhouse.” So I think she maybe at to transpose life by telling your story in spreading like wildfire. All those hungry least knew a lawyer. reverse. Telling the jury the punchline law students read, re-read and drooled Now, I didn’t forget that Justice before you explain the joke or really, “how a little on the page where the firm offers Cardozo thought novelists and poets were to make an opening statement”. Mitchell McDeere, now this is more funny teachers of the law. I’m not really a devotee In college, I read John Hulston’s, An in 1992 dollars . . . a job paying $80,000.00 of poetry generally but I certainly have a Ozarks Lawyers Story. Like the author, my a year plus bonuses and a new BMW. Sad dog-eared Portable Dorothy Parker. So I grandparents were from Ash Grove. The but true, that was pretty inspiring for me spent some time with Dorothy Parker to copy I read was my grandfather’s and it in those days of late-night studying in my see if she had anything to say that I might was signed because my grandfather knew garage apartment. What did I learn from share with you. And what I found is a Mr. Hulston. Back then, I thought the John Grisham? If you’re a lawyer, you poetic sentiment that I felt every lawyer book was a long list of name-dropping might get RICH! here could share and agree upon and here of a bunch of people I didn’t know. And Now, for all of you who think I made it is, “The two most beautiful words in that’s sometimes just about what written a concerted effort to make you listen to the English language are check enclosed.” history amounts to. I see it now as a a lawyer blurb from any old book I’ve And with that, I will close, with good nearly exhaustive list of the who’s who of a ever read, that couldn’t be further from thoughts and great hopes for 2012 for changing community. Times have certainly the truth. And I can prove that because, all you. Thank you to Crista for making changed. Page 136 has a photograph of the yes, there is a lawyer in the last book of the inner workings of the bar association bar installation banquet held January 16, the Twilight series and I didn’t quote him appear seamless. Thank you to each of 1974, and the lawyers are wearing tuxedos! about anything. you for caring about your bar association I don’t see any tuxedoes out there. But Dorothy Sayers didn’t write about whether you are in your first year or your something that has not changed is that lawyers, she wrote detective novels like the fiftieth year of practice. Good night. . . . Lawyers see a lot of and make a lot of Lord Peter Whimsey series and she said, • • • history. “Lawyers enjoy a little mystery, you know.

About the Bar ...continued from page 7 Since Gary is a history buff, instead of young daughters who were present and a plaque he was presented with a replica watching their mom’s every move from the of the charter for our organization which close proximity of the head table. hangs in the board room of the SMBA As a final punctuation to an office which is dated October 17, 1903. enlightening and uplifting occasion, board Gary was also presented with a Missouri member Neil Chanter came forward to flag which was purchased for the SMBA conclude the festivities with final remarks in honor of his presidency and will and a toast to Past President Powell, compliment the United States flag in the incoming President Grantham and to the SMBA board room. past, present and future of the Springfield Following the tribute to Gary, new Metropolitan Bar Association. President Teresa Grantham delivered a • • • riveting presidential address which is printed in its entirety in this newsletter. Teresa’s remarks were inspiring not only to the lawyers present but also to the non lawyer guests and particularly to her two 14 : FEBRUARY 2012

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MARCH VISITING JUDGES 2012 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 1 Taney County February 20-23, 2012 – Washington’s Birthday for Greene County Government Judge Lunch & Learn Holiday – NO COURT February 27-Mar. 1, 2012 – 8th Circuit New Year’s Day...... January 2 5 Bench & Bar March 5-8, 2012 – (26979) James T. Bellamy, Martin Luther King Day...... January 16 7 Family Law Committee Associate Circuit Judge, 15th Circuit Lincoln Day...... February 13 8 Juvenile Law Committee March 12-15, 2012 – (30431) John Jacobs, Associate Circuit Judge, 44th Circuit President’s Day...... February 20 12 Mentorship Monday March 19-22, 2012 – 8th Circuit Truman Day...... May 8 19-23 SPS Spring break March 26-29, 2012 – (31900) Randy Memorial Day...... May 28 21 SMBA Monthly lunch Shackelford, Associate Circuit Judge, 15th Circuit Independence Day...... July 4 KY-3 Call-A-Lawyer Labor Day...... September 3 29 SMBA Board of Directors Columbus Day...... October 8 Veterans Day...... November 12 Thanksgiving Day...... November 22 Day after Thanksgiving...... November 23 Christmas Day...... December 25

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