MAY 2019 VOLUME 66 – ISSUE 11
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE By Steven J. Bienstock Adult Drug Court CONTENTS Graduation To Be Held “Be happy for this moment. This moment On May 1st is your life.” 3 Current Update Omar Khayyam Circuit Court Judges John 7 A Balancing Act What is happiness? Maloney and Debra Dwyer, We all can take steps to increase life satis- along with the Montgomery 7 Techlectic faction. The better we become at having County Circuit Court, invite a positive perspective, the more often we you to the 26th Adult Drug 8 Legal Ethics will have “happy” chemicals (endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, and Court Graduation on May 1, oxytocin) running through our brains. The more that happens, the 2019 at 4 p.m. in Courtroom 10 In Memoriam easier it is to have it happen again because of neuroplasticity, our 3E of the Circuit Court brain’s ability to form and re-organize synaptic connections. building. Reception follow- 13 New Practitioner ing. For information, please Positive Psychology, the study of ‘the good life’, was developed to contact Jenna Davis, Prob- Section figure out how to be happy. It explores what makes us happy and lem Solving Court Coordi- life worth living, believing that we can learn to be happier just like nator, at 240-777-9141. 14 Find A Lawyer we learn any other skill. As a result, our bookshelves are filled with Sign Up Form “how to be happy” books, and it’s even taught in college. (Harvard University’s most popular course is Tal Ben-Shahar’s Positive Psy- 15 Committees/ chology, focusing on happiness, self-esteem, empathy, friendship, District Court love, achievement, creativity, music, spirituality, and humor.) Nor- Notice for May 31st Sections man Vincent Peale was right. There is power in positive thinking. Montgomery County District 17 Annual Meeting Harvard’s decades-long Grant Study tried to find a happiness for- Court will recess at Noon and mula, but found that life is too complicated for there to be “happi- reconvene at 2:00p.m. on Friday, Law Day Insert ness” rules. The study did, however, show that as we change our May 31, 2019 to allow the Judges to attend the Annual Meeting perspective, experience and accept adversity, we navigate life more 21 CLE Insert Luncheon. The BOND docket successfully. Tolerating distress makes us more resilient, trauma WILL begin at 1:00p.m. being a catalyst for change. By living through stress, sadness and 25 Pro Bono anxiety we develop a psychological flexibility, and our lives are happier and more meaningful as a result. 26 Specialty Bar Annual Meeting & Most of the time, what we think will make us happy actually won’t. Law Day Associations Once our basic needs are met and our bills paid, money doesn’t re- ally increase our happiness very much. Buying “stuff” to feel good Celebration 27 Rent/Lease Ads gets us a brief “high”, but afterwards we’re about as happy as we were before. (An exception might be spending money on experi- 28 Attorney ences with loved ones.) Of course, if you’re really poor, more money Opportunities will make you happy because you’ll have enough to eat, a home, health care, etc. 30 States Attorney Happiness decreases our stress, enhances our well-being, protects Schedules us from illness, increases our life span and satisfaction, and helps Friday, May 31, 2019 those around us enjoy it more too. With practice, we can form hab- KEYNOTE SPEAKER: its for a more satisfying and fulfilling life. Everyone has the power 31 Judges Schedules Debra S. Katz, Esquire to make small changes to put more hopefulness and optimism in Back Calendar our everyday lives. While happiness is subjective, it’s usually not Bethesda North Marriott the intensity, but the frequency of positive emotions in our day Conference Center (Continued on page 4)
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2018- 2019 Officers and Chairs Bar Association Staff ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Julie Executive Director ...... (301) 424-3453 President: Steven J. Bienstock President-Elect: Heather Q. Hostetter [email protected] Treasurer: Donna E. McBride Treasurer-Elect: Jeremy D. Rachlin Maria Office Manager/LRS Supervisor...... (301) 424-7040 Secretary: Hon. Lili Khozeimeh [email protected] Past President: James A. Mood, Jr. Executive Director: Julie Petersen Cindy Association Administrative Assistant...... (301) 762-8376 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE [email protected] Bradford S. Bernstein David C. Merkin Theresa Chernosky Hon. Marina L. Sabett Monika Membership Services...... (301) 424-6351 Tracey J. Coates Donna E. Van Scoy [email protected] Hon. Rand L. Gelber Revée M. Walters David A. Martella Clark E. Wisor, III Ana Lawyer Referral Service Operator...... (301) 279-9100 Leslie R. Janis Carlotta A. Woodward Lawyer Line ...... (301) 424-7040 New Practitioners Co-Chairs: Anne-Marie Carnemark & Joshua Schmand [email protected] COMMITTEE CHAIRS Assoc./Found. – Ann. Mtg. & Law Day – Jeremy D. Rachlin – (301) 656-1177 Bar Foundation Staff Bench/Bar-Circuit – Heather C. Collier – (301) 986-1300; Yesenia CLE Seminars and Events Coordinator...... (301) 340-2534 Megan N. Rosan – (301) 656-1177 Bench/Bar-District Court – Reginald W. Bours – [email protected] (301) 340-7600; Richard D. London – (301) 588-6900 Budget – Ronald S. Canter – (301) 424-7490 Community Outreach - Eduardo S. Garcia – (301) 340-2020; Jordan G. Savitz – (301) 913-2948 Pro Bono Program Fee Dispute Resolution – Robert C. Park, Jr. – (301) 961-5175; Client Intake Lines ...... (301) 424-7651 Karen Robbins – (301) 668-3222 Judicial Selections – Kristina Badalian, Chair – (301) 869-1700; ...... (301) 424-7652 Thomas M. DeGonia, II, Vice Chair – (301) 762-1696 Lawyer Assistance – William E. Hewitt, Jr. – (301) 424-8520; The following staff listing is not for public information. Alisha Jacobsen – (301) 424-0677 Leadership Development – Joshua I. Bienstock – It is for attorney use only. (301) 251-1600; John S. Weaver – (301) 424-7207 Legal Ethics – P. David Gavin – (301) 279-2700; Debbie Program Coordinator...... (301) 762-5831 Allen J. Katz – (301) 840-8007; Samuel M. Shapiro – (301) 340-1333 [email protected] Legislation – J. Bradford McCullough – (301) 657-0734; Catherine H. McQueen – (240) 507-1700 Heydi Case Manager / Intake Specialist...... (301) 424-2706 Membership Benefits – Stephen F. Allen – (301) 987-2002; Lynndolyn T. Mitchell – (301) 340-2541 [email protected] Mentor/Mentee (sub of New Practitioners) - Stephen H. Edwards, Jr. – (301) 656-7603 Rebeca Case Manager / Intake Specialist ...... (301) 762-8488 Nominations & Elections – Mary Katherine Knight – (240) 777-7400 [email protected] Social – Mary McGuinness Saxon – (202) 466-8960 Amanda C. Smith – (301) 340-9090 Social Media / Technology – Jessica S. Blumberg – (301) 657-0742; Keith J. Rosa – (240) 777-9108 Softball – Paul Schwinn – (301) 945-9278 FOR LAWYERS WHO Specialty Bar Associations – VACANT Strategic Planning – Casey Weinberg Florance – (301) 838-3318; NEED HELP BAR FOUNDATION OFFICERS James A. Mood, Jr. – (301) 424-0400 Youth Courthouse Project – Diana H. Metcalf – (301) 251-6707; Anyone aware of Attorneys who are (Effective July 1, 2018) George E. Simms, III – (240) 777-7383 having problems with stress, depression, President: James A. Mood, Jr. overwhelmed with their practice, family issues, SECTION CHAIRS President-Elect: Steven J. Bienstock Administrative Law – John T. Henderson, Jr. – (410) 229-4100; and related illnesses, including addiction, that Treasurer: Magistrate Keith J. Rosa Nicolas Orechwa, Vice Chair – (410) 229-4215 interfere with their professional or personal Secretary: Hon. Karen A. Ferretti Alternative Dispute Resolution – Robert L. Baum – Past President: Lauri E. Cleary (301) 610-0610; Kenneth A. Vogel – (202) 332-7323 lives, please call the Lawyer Assistance Business Law – David E. Kay – (301) 657-0724 Committee. Committee members can assist BOARD OF DIRECTORS Collaborative Law – Laura Duncan, – (240) 409-6108; Michael G. Banks Heather Q. Hostetter Roger A. Hayden, II – (301) 407-9070; Lawyers in finding confidential and effective Hon. Marielsa A. Bernard Daniel M. Kennedy, III Anshu Karki – (301) 424-8081 programs to help them. Bradford S. Bernstein Lili Khozeimeh Commercial Litigation – E. Andrew Cole – (301) 838-3218; Joshua I. Bienstock Hon. Mary Beth McCormick William A. Goldberg – (301) 907-2813 All calls are strictly confidential. Lynn Caudle Boynton Richard H. Melnick Criminal Law – Patrick J. Mays – (240) 777-7385; William E. Hewitt, Jr., Co-Chair Hon. Sharon V. Burrell Lynndolyn T. Mitchell David H. Moyse – (240) 292-7200 Education Law – Lisa S. Becker – (240) 507-1790 (301) 424-8520 / [email protected] Heather Collier Hon. John C. Moffett Hon. John W. Debelius, III John M. Quinn Elder Law – Mary Jo Broussard-Speier – (301) 468-5657; Alisha Jacobsen, Co-Chair Jeffrey Hammond – (301) 861-4555 Casey Weinberg Florance Andrew L. Schwartz Employment Law – Joy C. Einstein – (301) 945-9250; (301) 424-0677 / [email protected] Jo B. Fogel Mallon A. Snyder Gregg C. Greenberg – (301) 587-9373 Caitlin C. Grant Benjamin S. Vaughan Estates & Trusts – Jay M. Eisenberg – (301) 230-5223 Hon. Anne S. Harrington Patricia M. Weaver Family Law – Emily Gelmann – (240) 507-1756; BAR ASSOCIATION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD Hon. Kevin G. Hessler Alan S. Zipp Benjamin C. Marcoux – (301) 610-7444; NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE CHAIRS Pilar Nichols – (2301) 762-8999 C-IT Program –Stephen H. 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Kennedy – (301) 251-6600 Personal Injury Litigation – Aaron M. Blank (Plaintiff) – Rockville, Maryland 20850-4200 Facilities – John Monahan - (301) 251-1811 (301) 945-9271; Stephanie L. Shearer (Defense) – (301) 791-6924 Fall Outing – Alison W. Rind – (301) 657-0750; POSTMASTER: Real Estate – Matthew D. Alegi – (301) 230-6574; Send address changes to: David P. Shapiro – (301) 656-7603 Sarah Cline – (301) 945-9245 Pro Bono – Judith L. Bluefeld – (301) 657-3777 Solo & Small Firm – Evan V. Goitein – (301) 323-8272; Bar Association of Montgomery County, MD, Newsletter School Mock Trial – Bradford S. Bernstein – (301) 517-4811; David A. Schiller – (301) 315-0801 27 West Jefferson St., Rockville, Maryland 20850-4200 Casey L. Cirner – (301) 762-1600 Taxation Law – Michael Y. Goldberg – (301) 838-3317 ; Speakers Bureau - Hon. James A. Bonifant - John S. Pontius, Jr. – (240) 599-8027 Julie Petersen, Executive Director & Editor (240) 777-9366; Stephen H. 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(Continued from page 1) fident, smiling person is going ers. Don’t be judgmental. See a nice vacation hotel. Be able to that matters, relative to our to have an easier time. other perspectives. Accept their block out light. Take out the perspective. If we adjust our Find reasons to be grateful, fo- shortcomings or mistakes. We tv. Make the bed. It starts your expectations, we’ll be pleasant- cusing on what’s going right, all do the best we can, and ev- day off with a small accom- ly surprised when things are even if it’s small. Tell others that eryone falls short occasionally. plishment, and you come home better than we thought. you’re grateful for them. Being By accepting others as they are, to a nice looking room. So what is your happiness phi- grateful helps us sleep better we help ourselves accept our Live somewhere that is welcom- losophy? If you’re a hedonist, and enjoy better relationships. own weaknesses and failures. ing, physically beautiful, and you try to go from one pleasure The more grateful we are, the Be gentle, encouraging, and where social connections are to another. This search for a less sad or depressed we will kind to yourself and others. fostered. If you can, live close constant “high” is unrealistic. be. Writing about ourselves can Give yourself an “atta boy”. Do to friends and family members. An even-keeled mood is more change our perspectives and you treat yourself as well as you treat your friends and family? Don’t stop learning new things. psychologically healthy. You identify obstacles that stand It keeps your brain active and can’t, and shouldn’t, avoid nega- in the way of our well-being. Be active. Our brains work more extends your life. tive feelings. Happy people feel What advice would an older efficiently when we exercise, re- negative emotions and have you give to you now? This may leasing endorphins, dopamine, Being in nature calms us and highs and lows, but they learn help you see how small your norepinephrine, and serotonin, reduces stress. Even looking at from them, move through worries today are. positive emotion chemicals pictures of nature can improve them more quickly, with a posi- regulating mood. When we get our mood. Sunlight is good for Learn how to deal with nega- our mood. tive outlook. tive thoughts. We all tend to fo- up and move, even gentle walk- Do you postpone happiness, cus on bad stuff that happens; ing, we are happier. Our bodies Listening to music, dancing, thinking you’ll catch up later? we want to learn how to avoid break down more slowly if we performing, or any artistic en- To be really happy we have to it in the future. Don’t force use them. Take care of your deavor helps us relax and gives live for both today and tomor- yourself to stop thinking about physical and mental health. us peace of mind. row, being mindful in the mo- the bad stuff. Acknowledge Be mindful. Really feel and en- Get a pet. Pets create a relax- ment, while working towards whatever is going on, but be joy the good around you. You’ll ation response in our nervous a meaningful future. It takes kind to yourself. What would be happier and a lot more fun system. Pet owners are happier, regular effort to maintain a you say to a friend who was go- to be around. The ability to healthier and better adjusted. positive outlook, balancing im- ing through it? Recognize that calm our thoughts is the key mediate needs with optimistic it’s temporary and may not re- to peace of mind. Meditating Be flexible, cooperative, curi- long-term goals. ally be that bad. Remind your- gives you a chance to calm your ous, energetic, and embrace life. What can you do to be happier? self that you are a good person mind and allow for healing re- For me, happiness has also Well, happiness is a journey, not and will get through it. Keep laxation. Controlled breathing been the opportunity to be a destination. A marathon, not perspective. can help promote concentra- your bar president. Thank you a sprint. A state of mind. Work Work plays an important role in tion and reduce anxiety, insom- for allowing me that privilege. nia, PTSD, depression and ADD. towards it every day, finding our happiness. Is your work a “Don't cry because it's over, things that are pleasurable and chore, a career or a calling? Ask Spend more time socializing, smile because it happened.” meaningful. Reading, hobbies, yourself what gives you mean- making meaningful, authentic Dr. Seuss time with your family. Don’t ing and fulfillment. Ideally, we connections. 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(Continued from page 3) Montgomery County, we prefer alike is “do we have the Mary- Maryland Family Law and our mentation of MDEC, albeit at a to be overly cautious. land Child Support Guidelines, extensive collection of MSBA slightly relaxed rate. and do we have Sasi-Calc?” We and MICPEL continuing legal SELF HELP CENTER always say “yes!” to both ques- education (CLE) coursebooks. SECURITY SCREENINGS We are hoping to introduce a There are frequent complaints District Court Self-Help Cen- tions, but we also want to let • To help your clients better when the courthouses have a ter in the next year or so. The you know about other helpful understand this topic, you can “full-screening” day. I recognize self-help centers provide a tre- resources available on this top- direct them to the library’s self- the inconvenience to mem- mendous resource for self-rep- ic: help collection, which includes bers of the bar and to court resented litigants and offers CALCULATORS great titles like Divorce and staff. Removing jackets, belts, information and services that There are multiple calculators Money. There are also some and emptying pockets is not the District Court clerks can- that you can use to estimate wonderful self-help guides on- convenient. Our security lines not provide. There are often child support payments: line: become slower. As you like- self-represented litigants who • New at the library is an old FindLaw: ly know, acts of violence are just need some insight in order favorite, Kaufman Alimony https://statelaws.findlaw.com/ statistically greater from em- to move ahead with their legal Guidelines, which can also es- maryland-law/maryland-child- ployees/interested parties. The issue. Several Districts have timate child support. Use the support-guidelines.html District Court provides regu- operational centers, but the calculator for free at our public People’s Law Library lar photos of weapons found nearest to Montgomery Coun- computers. The desktop icon is in belts, canes, pockets, belt ty is located in Frederick. This of Maryland: a yellow box, called “Support https://www.peoples-law.org/ buckles, lipsticks, watches, cell is a longer-term project due to 2019 Maryland.” phones, and more. logistics, cost, and space allo- calculating-child-support • You can use the Maryland cation. However if you’d like Treatise Yourself: Come to the Our screening process allows us Child Support Administration to make every effort to prevent to get an idea of how the self- Law Library to read the latest help centers work, please go calculator online for free: titles from Nolo Press: Divorce a person bringing any weapons https://mydhrbenefits.dhr. or contraband into the court. to https://www.mdcourts.gov/ after 50 (4th edition, 2019) and legalhelp/districtctselfhelpctr. state.md.us/dashboardclient/#/ U.S. Immigration Made Easy As we’ve all seen, it takes only a csocDisclaimer. single individual to create cha- (19th edition, 2019). • Alllaw.com, a website run by os and danger inside of a closed MCCC Law Library Remember—Find the answer Nolo Press, a respected legal building. 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(Continued from preceding page) 20850, and begin at 4:30 in ny Doerr, and which won the the afternoon. If any of your 2015 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. friends and associates would The Bar Center is Your Center! like to join our group, all they With some rare exceptions, all need to do is to show-up for any of our meetings are held in the of our meetings – everyone is offices of Miles & Stockbridge always welcome to attend, and The Office away from your Office P.C., 11 North Washington Street, snacks are always served. A private office available for members to use to meet clients, or Suite 700, Rockville, Maryland just spend time working while waiting between hearings. Video Conference Room A brand new conference room set up with the latest in video con- ferencing capabilities. These spaces are yours to use as members of the Bar Association of Mont gomery County, MD. They are handicap accessible, and Wi-Fi is available in all of the Bar Center. To reserve either room, simply contact Maria at 301-424-3454 or [email protected]. The Bar Center Bar Association of Montgomery County. MD 27 W Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20850 Dear Regular Attendees of the Bar Luncheon: As you may have heard, at my suggestion, the Executive Com- mittee of the Montgomery County Bar Association recently took up the issue of whether we could continue to sponsor seven (7) bar lunches next year. The reason for my request was that for the fifth straight year, our Association’s member- ship has declined, and in particular, we are not getting the new practitioners to join the Association. In order to maintain rel- evance with our newer members and our mid-range members, who now have less time for commitments outside of work and their young children, particularly in the middle of the work day, we need to sponsor more and different events. Ideas being Please join us considered by the Bar Association are, a trivia contest night, a family day on a weekend with food trucks and games, a take to celebrate the your child to work event at the courthouse and continuing the Fall and Spring Happy Hours. Unfortunately, none of these RETIREMENT events can occur without funding and there is no extra money in the Association’s budget with a decreasing membership roll. Hence, we needed to look to the bar lunch; an event that costs of our membership $18,000 a year, approximately $2,600 a lunch, at which on average 70-75 members attend. The Honorable Terrence J. McGann Please know that the meaningfulness of the lunch to those of you who attend regularly was heard by me and the and Board, which strongly influenced our decision to reduce, not eliminate the bar lunch. I, and I know the rest of the Board, Special Deputy Patrick J. McGann want to do the job we were elected to do which is to represent all the members of the Bar Association. In that vein, I would greatly appreciate your understanding of our need to ask you to share what you hold dear about our Bar Association with Thursday, June 27, 2019; 5:00 pm other members who will better benefit from attendance at Our Lady of Lourdes School other types of Bar Association sponsored events. 7500 Pearl Street I look forward to seeing you at the first bar lunch of the 2019- 2020 year. I have some great ideas for speakers and I know Bethesda, Maryland 20814 we can still make this a lunch you look forward to even, if we meet slightly less frequently. Respectfully, Please RSVP by June 22: Kathy Herndon - Heather Hostetter, President-Elect Bar Association of Montgomery County, MD [email protected] or 240-777-9247
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Montgomery County Inn of Court A Balancing Act The Bar Center is Your Center! What Is The Best Way To Reach Membership Applications 2019-2020 Your Daily Billable Hour Goals?
The Montgomery County lifetime membership in the The Office away from your Office Successful attorneys and law firms set daily billable hour Inn of Court is currently ac- Inn, but vacancies occasion- A private office available for members to use to meet clients, or goals. just spend time working while waiting between hearings. cepting applications for its ally occur, so applications for 2019-2020 term. The Mont- Bencher positions are also be- In order to achieve revenue goals, first determine how many Video Conference Room gomery County Inn of Court ing taken. The Montgomery hours you need to bill each day to reach that goal. It’s a good A brand new conference room set up with the latest in video con- is devoted to developing the County Inn of Court meets idea to run the numbers and make this calculation at the be- ginning of each year. ferencing capabilities. ethical and trial advocacy on the second Tuesday of skills of Montgomery County the month from September If you need help with the math, send me an email. I’ve been These spaces are yours to use as members of the Bar Association litigators. The Inn currently through May in Rockville, for doing this for law firms since early in my career when I of Mont gomery County, MD. They are handicap accessible, and comprises: 27 Associates, 27 a social hour and dinner, fol- worked at Ernst & Young. Wi-Fi is available in all of the Bar Center. Barristers, 54 Benchers, and 45 lowed by an educational pre- Once you have the number, there are many ways to make To reserve either room, simply contact Maria at Judges & Masters. Associates sentation in the Circuit Court. sure you accomplish it each day. Here are a few: 301-424-3454 or [email protected]. are recent law school gradu- The Inn offers trial advocacy 1. Complete your billable hours before doing anything else ates or attorneys licensed to programs, accentuating legal in the office. practice law in Maryland for excellence, civility, profession- 2. Figure out when you do your best work: early morning, The Bar Center not more than five years. As- alism and ethics. Usually, the late morning, early afternoon, or late afternoon. Make Bar Association of Montgomery County. MD sociates serve a one-year term Montgomery County Inn has sure you are billing during that time. 27 W Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20850 and there are 27 vacancies been fortunate to have more anticipated for 2019-2020. Bar- qualified applicants than 3. To get a large project done, minimize interruptions. Go to another location where you won’t be interrupted, risters are attorneys licensed available vacancies. While turn your cell on vibrate, and don’t look at email while to practice law in Maryland preference is given to Mont- you work on the project. for at least five years, are of gomery County litigators, the good character, and seek to Inn seeks to have a member- Every attorney has their own way of accomplishing their daily billable hour goals. Finding yours means that you will improve their skills as trial or ship that reflects a rich diver- no longer have to spend twelve hours in the office to achieve appellate advocates. Barris- sity. Scholarship funds are eight billable hours. ters serve a three-year term available through the Salter and 9 vacancies are anticipat- Scholarship Fund. Applica- What is the best time and best way to meet your billable ed for 2019-2020. Benchers are tions are available and may hour goals? attorneys licensed to practice be obtained from Emily Gel- Geoff Gilbert is a former practicing attorney, CPA and managing law in Maryland, who have mann, Membership Co-Chair: partner. Geoff coaches individual attorneys and managing partners demonstrated superior char- [email protected]. in small, medium and large firms. Geoff has helped lawyers institute programs to increase income, enjoy practicing, build great teams, im- acter, ability, and competence Completed applications are prove marketing, get paid on time, retain good lawyers and staff, im- as trial or appellate advocates. to be returned no later than prove customer service, handle difficult clients and minimize stress. Benchers are honored with June 14, 2019. Please send comments to [email protected]. 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Candor Towards the Tribunal
An attorney has failed to show information regarding dates, much want to avoid the en- DWI proceeding did not show candor, and thus violates Mary- times, or even the names of the try of a money judgement, so lack of candor to the court, land Attorneys’ Rules for Pro- clerk who assured him of the we have today paid the fines” where the presiding judge did fessional Conduct (“MRPC”), supposed remedy. Id. at 487. The impliedly represented to the not inquire into the material when the attorney knowingly: court held that respondent’s court that respondent’s client fact and where respondent’s (1) makes a false statement of assertions were an attempt to consented to the agreement, silence could not reasonably law or fact to the tribunal and place blame on others so that which was a false statement of corroborate that material fact). fails to correct it; (2) fails to dis- his matter would be re-opened fact and showed lack of candor FAILURE TO APPEAR close a material fact to the tri- to the court for litigation, and to the court. See id. at 542. The Maryland Court of Ap- bunal when necessary to avoid thus was a failure to be candid Conversely, an attorney’s false peals has held that an attor- assisting a client in a criminal with the court and a violation statement of fact or law is not ney’s failure to appear at trial, matter; (3) fails to disclose to of MRPC 3.3. See id. at 488. a violation when he or she does absent an acceptable excuse, the tribunal legal authority A false statement of law or not act with the intent to mis- is incompetent representation, in the controlling jurisdiction fact can further be found even lead the court. In Smith, the which violates the MRPC. See known to that attorney to be di- where the attorney did not di- respondent prosecutor failed Att’y Grievance Comm’n of rectly adverse to the client and rectly commit the violation to update the victim on the Maryland v. Walker-Turner, 51 not disclosed by the opposing in the presence of the court. status of the trial involving a A.3d 553, 560 (2012). Without party; or (4) offer evidence that In McGlade, the respondent defendant in a child sex abuse the presence of the attorney, the attorney knows to be false, was charged with violation of case. See Att’y Comm’n of Mary- the judicial process cannot or came to know of its falsity, MRPC 3.3 during his represen- land v. Smith, 109 A.3d 1184, 1189 function. See Murphy v. State, and did not take appropriate tation of a client in a building (2015). This failure resulted in 416 A.2d 748, 753 (1980) (stating remedial measures. MD. CODE code violation hearing. See the respondent making a mis- that “an attorney plays such ANN., Att’y R. Prof. Conduct Att’y Grievance Comm’n of representation to the court re- an integral role in the judicial § 3.3 (West 2016). The purpose Maryland v. McGlade, 42 A.3d garding whether the guardian process that without his pres- for this rule is to maintain the 534, 535-36 (2012). Respondent was available for trial. See id. at ence the wheels of justice must, confidence that the judiciary met with the county attorney 1190. The Court held that, while necessarily, grind to a halt.”). In has in advocates who represent outside of the courtroom and respondent did make a false Butler, respondent attorney clients before the court. negotiated a consent-order for statement of fact or law, his ac- attempted to resolve a sched- See Att’y Grievance Comm’n the full amount of the fines, tions did not rise to the level of uling conflict by contacting op- of Maryland v. Peters-Hamlin, during which, respondent rep- knowingly. See id. at 1196. The posing counsel and attempting 136 A.3d 374, 385 (2016) (stating resented that he met with his Court of Appeals deferred to to secure substitute counsel for that the tribunal has the right client twice before agreeing to the judgement of the preceding his client prior to the hearing. to rely upon attorneys to assist the settlement, when in fact judge who found respondent’s See Att’y Grievance Comm’n in determining the truth of the he did not. Id. at 536. The court testimony credible when de- of Maryland v. Butler, 44 A.3d case before it). These rules im- then signed the consent order termining respondent did not 1022, 1028 (2012). Ultimately, re- pose a duty upon attorneys to and gave the defendant thirty intentionally mislead the court. spondent was unsuccessful in conduct themselves with hon- days to comply with the order. See id. at 1196-97 (holding that his efforts and left for Florida esty throughout the litigation Id. After failing to comply with this Court defers to the factual while a default judgement was process. See id. the order, the defendant tes- findings of the hearing judge on entered against his client. See Attorneys knowingly making a tified before the court that he issues involving credibility); see id. The Court of Appeals held false statement of law or fact did not consent to the agree- also Att’y Grievance Comm’n v. that respondent’s failure to when, through their conduct, ment. Id. The court held that Rohrback, 591 A.3d 488, 497 (1991) secure representation for his they make a material misrep- when respondent said “we very (holding that respondent in client’s hearing was irrespon- resentation of law or fact to the tribunal. In Sperling, the re- spondent attorney was charged with violating 3.3(a)(1) of the MRPC. See Att’y Grievance Comm’n of Maryland v. Sper- ling, 69 A.3d 478, 481-82 (2013). The respondent attorney had represented to the court that he maintained constant con- tact with the clerk’s office, who assured him that his case being dismissed was an error which was remedied. Id. at 483-84. The court concluded that respon- dent’s assertions were not cred- ible when he could not produce
THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD NEWSLETTER – MAY 2019 – VOL. 66 / ISSUE 11 PRIDE IN MEMBERSHIP / LEADERSHIP IN JUSTICE LEGAL ETHICS | PAGE 9 sible and incompetent repre- marily impose sanctions if: "(1) Sperling, 69 A.3d 478, 488 (2013). is a “substantial question” as sentation. See id; but see Att’y the presiding judge has [ . . .] Disbarment has been deemed to an attorney's honesty, trust- Grievance Comm’n of Mary- directly perceived the conduct an appropriate sanction in worthiness, or fitness as an at- land v. Butler, 44 A.3d 1022, 1028 constituting the contempt and situations where an attorney torney, or to a judge’s fitness for n.6 (2012) (holding that respon- has personal knowledge of the has failed to show candor to the judiciary role. Id. dent’s scheduling dilemma in a identity of the person commit- the court. See Att’y Grievance The state of Maryland has no prior proceeding arose the day ting it, and (2), the contempt Comm’n of Maryland v. Pe- written opinions giving a defi- before and his efforts to accom- has interrupted the order of the ters-Hamlin, 136 A.3d 374, 385 nition to conduct that raises a modate the schedules of both court and interfered with the (2016) (holding that disbarment substantial question, however, courts and clients' desire to dignified conduct of the court's was appropriate where attor- the advisory comment to the resolve expeditiously the civil business." Md. Code Ann., Md. ney instructed first year asso- rule provides some insight on case, did not constitute incom- R. §15-203(a) (West 1997). Either ciate to “mark-up” deposition what could be considered an petent representation). before or after a direct con- transcripts in an effort to claim appropriate corrective mea- Similarly, in Harris, the Court of tempt order has been issued, a them as work-product privi- sure. See Md. Code Ann., Md. Appeals held that attorney vio- judge must state with specific- lege); Att’y Grievance Comm’n Judges R. §18-102.15 (West 2016) lated the MRPC when he failed ity: (1) whether the contempt of Maryland v. Butler, 172 A.3d (Comment.) (Stating that ap- to appear at a hearing which is civil or criminal; (2) the evi- 486, 496 (2017) (holding disbar- propriate corrective measure resulted in his client’s case be- dentiary facts from the judge’s ment was appropriate sanction can include private admonition, ing dismissed with prejudice. personal knowledge on what where attorney submitted false direct communication with the See Att’y Grievance Comm’n conduct meets that contempt; testimony on two separate oc- attorney or judge, and referral of Maryland v. Harris, 784 A.2d (3) the sanction imposed for the casions, submitted false federal to a bar counseling service). 516, 527 (2001). Respondent as- contempt; (4) how the contempt and state forms and disclosures, may be purged if it is civil; and and lied to an inspector general CONCLUSION serted that he was dealing with Based on case precedent and a dying relative and was un- (5) if the sanction is incarcera- to cover up actions of deceit). tion for a determinate time and statutory authority, the trial aware of his trial schedule. Id. OBLIGATION TO REPORT court can enter a direct con- The Court held that his excuse, any condition which may modi- While a judge may be free to fy such sanction if it is criminal. tempt order against an attorney while sympathizing with re- summarily impose certain who fails to appear at a sched- spondent’s personal tragedies, See MD. CODE ANN., Md. R. sanctions against an attorney, §15-203(b) (West 1997). uled hearing absent an accept- was not sufficient to not find that judge may still be required able excuse. Furthermore, the that respondent violated the Direct contempt, such as fail- to report that misconduct to trial court will likely have to de- MRPC but would be considered ure to appear or disruptive the appropriate disciplinary fer disciplinary proceedings of as a mitigating factor. See id. courtroom behavior may be committee. Section 18-102.15 of an attorney who fails to show summarily punished as the the Maryland Code of Judicial POSSIBLE REMEDIES FOR candor to the court with the presiding judge may deem just Conduct states that a judge JUDGES TO PURSUE proper jurisdictional authori- and necessary. Ashford v. State, may take corrective measures CONTEMPT ORDERS ty to handle the matter. Judg- The contempt power is one 750 A.2d 35, 41 (2000). In Hermi- regarding the misconduct of es are not required to report that is vested in the trial court na, the Court of Appeals stat- an attorney or fellow judge.See where the corrective measure to compel cooperation in the ju- ed that because an attorney’s MD. CODE ANN., MD. JUDG- taken to admonish the attorney dicial proceedings. See Droney failure to attend court disrupts ES R. § 18-102.15 (West 2016) (a) for misconduct is appropriate. v. Droney, 651 A.2d 415, 420 the scheduled proceedings and (stating that “a judge shall take There can be a duty imposed on (1995). These contempt orders is committed in the judge’s or initiate appropriate correc- a judge to report to the appro- are divided between civil and presence, it is punishable by tive measures with respect to priate disciplinary committee criminal contempt orders. Id. contempt. Hermina v. Balti- the unprofessional conduct when the attorney’s conduct Civil contempt orders are reme- more Life Ins. Co., 739 A.2d 893, of another judge or attorney”). raises a substantial question dial in nature and are designed 899 (1999). The Court, however, However, the rule discusses sit- of that attorney’s ability to per- to compel compliance while overturned the contempt or- uations that would require a form his or her duties, however, criminal contempt orders are der on the grounds that the judge to report the misconduct there has not been a written designed to punish past mis- court relied on evidentiary to the appropriate disciplinary opinion on what conduct raises conduct which cannot be rem- facts not within the judge’s per- committee. See id. § 18-102.15 that substantial question. sonal knowledge. See id. at 901 (b)-(d) (stating that where the edied. See id. Contempt before The Honorable Carlos Acosta the court can be either con- (holding that a contempt order corrective measures are inap- cannot stand where the judge propriate or ineffective to cor- The Honorable Rand Gelber structive or direct. See Archer Assisted by their Law Clerk, v. State, 859 A.2d 210, 219 (2004). must rely on extrinsic evidence rect the misconduct, a judge to identify the behavior which shall report the attorney or Leon C. Stern, Jr. Direct contempt occurs when P. David Gavin, Co-Chair the offense happens in front of forms the contempt). judge to the appropriate com- mittee). The rule states that a Allen J. Katz, Co-Chair or so near the trial judge that it SANCTIONS FOR CANDOR Samuel M. Shapiro, Co-Chair impedes the court process. See When an attorney fails to show judge shall report where there id. Constructive contempt is all candor towards the tribunal, other forms of contempt. Id. the Maryland Court of Appeals Support Drug Court by helping a participant obtain sta- has original and complete ju- ble employ ment and therefore restore their life, stay com- Under Maryland Rule 15-203, mitted to recovery and become a productive member of a court against which a direct risdiction over the disciplinary the community. For further information please contact civil or criminal contempt has proceeding. See Att’y Griev- been committed may sum- ance Comm’n of Maryland v. Jenna Davis, Drug Court Coordinator at (240) 777-9141.
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The Honorable Roger W. Titus December 16, 1941 – March 3, 2019
UNSTOPPABLE today as Judge Ferretti, former- to be the victim of sexual ha- is located in Baltimore and the Roger Warren Titus was al- ly of the Circuit Court bench. rassment. The trial lasted 5 Southern Division in Greenbelt. ways in constant motion. He Judge Ferretti notes that Roger weeks. The jurors issued their What people don’t know is that was a blur of activity. He was “had a wry sense of humor and favorable verdict in a mere 93 there is another division of the unstoppable. A man who worked hard to master things minutes. Court. . . the Western Division. gave true meaning to the term he didn’t know . . . like sailing Roger’s body of work as a lit- The Western Division does not “multi-tasker.” On March 3, and building a TV set” from a igator is rivaled only by the have a Clerk’s Office, but it is not 2019, this titan of the Maryland “do-it-yourself” kit. breadth of the significant legal understaffed. It does not have a bar was elevated to his higher Roger worked hard in build- issues he ruled upon as a ju- Probation Office, but there are and final duty station. Roger ing his skills in the courtroom. rist. In these roles he handled no probationers to supervise. Titus left this world to go to a Trial lawyer extraordinaire, cases involving product liabil- There are no branch offices for better place, but he also left this Bob Michael, had this to say by ity suits, mass tort litigation, the Federal Defender or U.S. world a far better place. about Roger. He was the “con- complex commercial litigation, Attorney. No, the Western Divi- Roger was born on December summate professional . . . a real multi-district litigation, and sion has only one staff member 16, 1941. He obtained his under- lawyer’s lawyer. His deep voice, constitutional claims of every — Judge Titus. And the court graduate degree from Johns commanding physical presence sort. This was a man “who had is located at Deep Creek Lake. Hopkins University in 1963. In and keen intellect made him a the whole package.” Deep Creek Lake was his most 1966, he earned his law degree force to be reckoned with. He favorite destination, whether UNDENIABLE at work or play. He and Cathie at night from Georgetown had a number of high profile For 15 years, it was my pleasure while working a full-time job. cases and was well recognized built a home there in the mid- to work alongside one of the 70s, and shared many celebra- The doggedness of this man in Montgomery County as one great legal minds of our times. was quite evident from the ear- of the handful of elite lawyers.” tions, generated many billable Judge Titus’ knowledge of the hours and drafted more than ly years. While in college, he Two of Roger’s cases that drew law was uncanny. But it was fell in love and married his pre- a few judicial opinions in that media attention are worthy of his work ethic that was unde- space. cious Cathie. The demands of mention here. Roger once took niable. I “knew of” Roger in pursing a good education, gain- on “Iron Mike Tyson.” This the early 1980’s. I “got to know” During our seasons together ful employment and a quality former heavyweight boxing Roger in the late 1990’s. Our re- on the bench, I saw Judge Ti- family life only seemed to mo- champion knocked out 44 of lationship, however, truly blos- tus at least several times per tive him. his 50 opponents. As a plain- somed after he was appointed week. In all those years of 12- Roger decided to plant his le- tiff’s attorney, Roger represent- to the U.S. District Court for hour work days, I have yet to gal roots in his home county. ed a man who was the victim of the District of Maryland on see Roger leave the courthouse Roger was hired in 1967 as a an assault by “Iron Mike.” But November 17, 2003 by President without two large briefcases part-time attorney for the City it was “Iron Mike” who lost by a George W. Bush. (Given his stuffed full of work to be re- of Rockville by the legendary knockout. Let’s just say a confi- striking resemblance to then viewed before the sun came up. George Shadoan. Its seems dential settlement was reached Vice-President Dick Cheney, I usually went home tired after that the city and Roger grew rather quickly. Roger also an the good-natured comparisons hours of working. Judge Titus up together. While working for equally gifted defense attorney. from friends never stopped.) usually went home to work for a few more hours. the city, Roger also co-founded He successfully defended then The federal court of Maryland the Rockville law firm known Montgomery County Council has two well-known “Divi- Judge Titus possessed a near as Titus and Glasgow. By 1970, Member Isiah Leggett against sions.” The Northern Division encyclopedic knowledge of the he was asked to serve as the a woman who was claiming Maryland attorney grievance appointed attorney for the city and he did so until 1982. At the time of his appointment, he was a mere 27 years old. In 1988, It’s not just your money, it’s your future. Titus and Glasgow merged You’ve just successfully Your client is suddenly with Venable, Baetjer & How- negotiated a large settlement affluent with limited financial ard LLP. for your client. background and no direction. When Roger became the city attorney, he reached out to a We can help you help them with the design and D.C. practitioner who would be NOW WHAT? implementation of smart solutions to meet their financial goals. Financial freedom isn’t just about having money in the bank. It’s about having a friend of more than 50 years. Jamie S. Lapin, Young Vince was recruited by CFP® CDFA the right team to help you put the pieces of the puzzle together for a roadmap to tomorrow. Roger to come to Rockville, to President A Family Business Since 1968 ◾ Investments ◾ Insurance ◾ Financial Planning take the Maryland bar, and to work with him in the city attor- ◾ 14 S. Adams Street, Rockville, MD 20850 ney’s office. The offer was- ac RiSKMANAGEMENT ◾ 301-838-4111 ◾ Fax 301-838-4211 It’s not just your money, it’s your future. ◾ [email protected] ◾ www.rmgadvisors.com cepted by the one known to us groupLLC
THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD NEWSLETTER – MAY 2019 – VOL. 66 / ISSUE 11 PRIDE IN MEMBERSHIP / LEADERSHIP IN JUSTICE IN MEMORIAM ... | PAGE 11 process. The guiding princi- Committee on Rules and Prac- for a friend. Judge Titus wrote course, he will always be re- ple of the process is to protect tice and Procedure. He served to our current Bar President, membered by those whom he the public while maintaining on Judicial Nominating Com- Steve Bienstock, a kind note loved most, namely: his wife the integrity of the legal pro- missions; Magistrate Judge just to say how much he appre- Cathie of 57 years; his children fession. The federal court’s Selection Committees; and the ciated the column in the News- Paula, Richard and Mark; the Disciplinary and Admissions Standing Committee on Feder- letter that Steve had published significant others in their lives Committee (the “D&A Commit- al Judicial Improvements. He about his relationship with his Felix, Marlene and Roz; and his tee) performs a similar role for was a moving force on issues own father. Judge Titus took precious grandchildren Ben, members of the federal bar in of gender equality in the State, to time to let others know how Grace, Emily and Drew. Maryland. Judge Titus served as well as the Bar Founda- much he cared. The impact of For those of you still wish- as Chair for the D&A Commit- tion of Montgomery County’s this man on those who are try- ing to get a glimpse of this tee for several years. He appre- Diversity Committee. Roger ing to improve this noble pro- wonderful man, I direct you ciated that the practice of law served in leading roles with fession remains undeniable. to the federal court website is a service industry and that the Montgomery County Bar UNFORGETTABLE which has attempted to cap- practitioners had ethical duties Association, Maryland State Judge Titus still casts a very ture many of the oral his- that had to be policed for the Bar Association (the “MSBA”), large shadow. Over a month tories of its senior judges, protection of the public. the ABA, and the American after his passing from a rare https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/ Judge Titus served on many, Judicature Society. He served form of cancer, moments of si- oral-histories. If you have a sto- many committees of many, on numerous “Executive Com- lence were still being taken in ry to share about him, I would many legal groups. One of mittees,” “Boards of Directors,” his memory at CLE programs. love to hear it. “Boards of Trustees” etc., etc., which was the prestigious Ju- This is a man who was beloved While greatly revered, Judge dicial Conference Committee etc. It remains an unsolved by hundreds, if not thousands. mystery as to how many places Titus was truly a blessing to on Court Administration and Civil lawyers, criminal lawyers, many, including me. It is for Case Management (“CACM”) Roger served as the Chairman colleagues on the bench and or President. these and other reasons, that which deals with the oper- bar of states near and far, court I submit the obvious. Judge ational issues of the federal Roger took the helm as the staff, 15 years of Law Clerks Roger W. Titus left this place far courts nationwide. This select President of the MSBA in 1988. (probably 30 Law Clerks in better than he found it! committee included the Honor- Along the way, he was finding all) — all of this speaks to the Charles B. Day able Philip Martinez, a former ways to help others. The first fullness of his legal career. Of Chair of the American Bar As- African American President sociation’s (the “ABA”) Nation- of the MSBA, Harry S. John- al Conference of Federal Trial son, had this to say. “Roger Judges. A superstar jurist in Titus played a huge role in my his own right, Judge Martinez becoming a bar leader. After made this unsolicited comment discussions we participated in upon hearing of Roger’s death. at the MSBA Conference on He said that Judge Titus “was Minorities in the Profession in a wonderful jurist who played 1987, he recommended me to a critically important role as a serve as a member of the Exec- member of CACM for a number utive Committee of the MSBA of years. His efforts will even- . . . Roger was always smart, tually bear fruit and our crim- thoughtful and a great strat- inal justice system will be the egist. I had a great deal of re- beneficiary of more thought- spect and admiration for him.” fulness in the protection of co- Judge Titus also took the time operators.” (Among the many to read the work product of projects that Judge Titus in- others and to encourage them fluenced on a national scale during their seasons of lead- was the ability of the courts ership. As observed by now to protect those who provided retired Judge John Debelius, confidential information to law Roger “was an avid reader and enforcement by shielding their was one of the few . . . who ac- identities unless and until due tually read the Bar President’s process required disclosure.) column’s in the Newsletter.” Over the course of his life Rog- When Judge Debelius was er was a person who used his Montgomery County Bar Asso- gifts to serve others. Roger ciation President in 1998, Roger was a Fellow in the American would send a “note from time College of Trial Lawyers as to time” to say he liked some- well as the American Academy thing in the column and why. of Appellate Lawyers. Roger Even while quite ill during his was a long serving member of final months in 2018, he took the Court of Appeals Standing the time to put pen to paper
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Judge Boynton’s Chamber NEW PRACTITIONER Chat, to be held Wednesday, SECTION May 15, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. in Callie Carnemark, Co-Chair Courtroom 6A (North Tower, Joshua Schmand, Co-Chair 6th Floor). Judge Boynton has been an Associate Judge in Cir- Please join us on Law Day for cuit Court for over fifteen years a presentation on How to Orig- and previously spent twen- inate More Business from the ty years as a trial attorney in experts at Growth Solution Montgomery County, both as a Team: “The lifeblood of any prosecutor and in private prac- business is sales revenue. A law tice. He is currently assigned to firm is no different. This work- the family rotation. shop will focus on the BUSI- On behalf of the New Practi- NESS side of your law practice tioners Section, special thanks and help you embrace the role to Judge Greenberg hosting of CEO. Whether you are the the April Chat, as well as Lore- CEO of your firm or the CEO na Kushida, Judge Greenberg’s of your law career, you can be- Administrative Assistant, and come a more valuable asset by Erin McAuliffe, Judge Green- honing your skills in client ac- berg’s Law Clerk, for support- quisition and origination.” As ing the coordination of the a reminder, the Montgomery event. As May’s Chat hosted County Bar Association Annu- by Judge Boynton will be the al Meeting & Law Day will be final Chat of this Bar Year, a Friday, May 31, 2019 beginning final thank you to all of the at 11:15a.m. at the Bethesda judges who graciously volun- North Marriott Conference teered their time by participat- Center. ing in a Chat during this Bar Thank you to everyone who at- Year: Judge Schweitzer, Judge tended the Courthouse Tour & Mason, Judge Storm, Judge Section Fair, especially Planet Lease, Judge Burrell, Judge Depos and Minnesota Lawyers Salant, Judge Cummins, Judge ships. Now we just need the mentor or a mentee, or if you Mutual, our event sponsors, Boynton, Judge Maloney, Judge more-seasoned members (7+ know someone who is, please our specialty bar sponsors, and Dwyer, and Judge Greenberg. years of practice) to follow suit. reach out to Hayes Edwards at the representatives from the We look forward to continu- If you are interested in being a [email protected]. various sections. ing Chamber Chats during the A BIG THANK YOU to Josh next bar year! Schmand for his hard work as Pro Bono Clinic Volunteers Needed co-chair these past two years, MENTOR/MENTEE as well as to Hayes Edwards the Please contact Debbie Craven, Mentor-Mentee Chair and Josh COMMITTEE the Pro Bono Coordinator, at Chazen the Chambers Chats Hayes Edwards, Chair 301-762-5831 or [email protected] Chair. If you are interested in We are pleased to announce to be scheduled into a clinic. getting more involved with that many new practitioners the New Practitioners Section, have applied for mentor- please contact Callie Carnemark ([email protected]). The New Practitioners Section State and Federal will be taking a programming Civil, Criminal, and Administrative break during the summer, but keep an eye out for emails and other announcements from us APPEALS beginning in August. Compilation and thorough review of record. Identification and analysis of appellate issues. CHAMBER CHATS Preparation and filing of appellate briefs. COMMITTEE Vigorous advocacy at oral argument. Josh Chazen, Chair Due to inclement weather, Judge Boynton was unable to host February’s Chat. Accord- (301) 309-8300 | [email protected] ingly, we have rescheduled
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A job description, along worked as a volunteer at the May 2, 2019 with information on how to ap- House of Ruth Maryland and Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on CIRCUIT COURT ply for this position, will likely as an educator and workshop the 1st Thursday of the month be distributed and considered facilitator at NASA from 1997- ... NEW SIGN-UPS ONLY ... in the upstairs conference room BENCH BAR by the Court late spring/sum- 2016. Please send in your RSVP of the bar association building, COMMITTEE mer. at least 36 hours in advance to Attorneys already listed in the Find A Lawyer Section of the Website and unless otherwise noted. [email protected]. the Area of Practice Listing in the Lawyer Directory will be billed separately. Heather Collier, Co-Chair MDEC On April 4, 2019, we began our Implementation of MDEC in Our section is working to edu- 2019 Lecture Series! 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In addition, the court MEETING DATES (PLEASE PRINT) (PLEASE PRINT) tive practice or help educate Finally, during the May 31, 2019 continues to replace older Au- May 21, 2019 the public about the benefits Bar Association Annual Meet- tomatic Electronic Defibrilla- Meetings take place from of Collaborative Law and other ing, our section will present tor’s (“AED’s”) in the building Noon to 1:00 p.m. in the BAMC forms of Alternative Dispute Please print out the 2-page document found under the Find A as guest lecturers, Maryland with new AED’s. Upstairs Conference Room, Court of Appeals Retired Resolution. PASSPORT SERVICES unless otherwise specified. Lawyer link on the www.montbar.org website. Judge Glenn T. Harrell, Jr. and Please, RSVP to any of the FOR MORE ON Chief Administrative Law ENDING As of June 28, 2019, the Clerk’s Co-Chairs: COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE: Please highlight your Areas of Practice and return with this form. Judge Thomas E. 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Izolda will interact with and Collaborative Law is interdis- ¨ engage members and guests Please make checks payable to the Bar NEW LISTINGS ... $ 110.00 ciplinary and can incorporate in using effective communi- (Find A Lawyer Link and Area of Practice Listing the advice and counsel of civil Association of Montgomery County, MD and cation methods for creative practitioners, child specialists, in the Lawyer Directory) problem solving to Strike the forward with this form to: financial neutrals, business Right Bargain on behalf of Additional Practice Area valuation specialists, mental 27 West Jefferson St. our clients. Her latest book, Categories–$10 each $ ______health professionals, real estate Speak From Within: Engage, Rockville, MD 20850 agents and more into the dis- Inspire, and Motivate Any TOTAL Amount Enclosed $ ______(Continued on following page) Audience will be discussed. RETURN BY JULY 31, 2019 (for inclusion in lawyer directory). 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(Continued from preceding page) ro Center, Suite 500, Bethesda, month in the judges' confer- VETERAN’S ISSUES pute resolution process. It en- MD 20814. We will be discuss- ence room on the 5th Floor of Montgomery County has a courages two or more disput- ing a drive for Comfort Cases, the Rockville District Court. Commission on Veterans Af- ing parties to engage in candid the status of Shepherd's Table, Our last meeting was March fairs, located at the County and effective out-of-court com- and new volunteer opportu- 27, 2019, before the Honorable Department of Health and Hu- munications and empowers nities. Light snacks might be Rand Gelber, and joined by the man Services, 401 Hungerford, them to find their own voices provided. As always we encour- Honorable Carlos Acosta, and Rockville, Maryland 20850. The to craft voluntary, durable and age anyone to attend to discuss all regular attendees. The Hon- Community Outreach Manag- mutually beneficial solutions. potential community service orable Patricia Mitchell provid- er is Betsy Tolbert Luecking, To learn more about how to opportunities that the Bar As- ed an Agenda. Direct Number 240-777-1256. provide Collaborative legal and sociation may be able to assist Although the Montgomery related services to your clients, MATTERS OF INTEREST IN with. County District Court does please visit: CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC If you have any thoughts or not plan to create a “Veterans CASES https://collablawmaryland.org comments for the Committee, Court” veterans and their attor- EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC or please contact any of us: neys needing services because PROPOSAL https://collaborativeprojectmd.org/ [email protected] Maryland Legal Aid sponsors of criminal cases may get some [email protected] an expungement clinic every help from this agency on issues COMMUNITY Wednesday morning from 9:00 like healthcare, housing and DISTRICT COURT a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Freder- the like. OUTREACH ick Count Circuit Court Law Li- FIREARMS SURRENDER FOR COMMITTEE BENCH BAR brary, located in the basement. DOMESTICALLY RELATED Eddie Garcia, Co-Chair COMMITTEE This is for the public, is free, OFFENSES: and walk-ins are welcome. Criminal Procedure, Section Jordan Savitz, Co-Chair Reginald Bours, Co-Chair 6-234 provides for firearms Richard London, Co-Chair There was a general discussion The Community Outreach of whether a similar program surrender orders in certain Committee will be hosting its MEETING DATES could be started in Montgom- cases, but a few such orders next meeting on May 7, 2019 May 29, 2019 ery County, using local Legal have recently been entered at 5:30 pm in Bethesda at Meetings are held at 8AM on Aid, the Public Defender, or vol- in error. Take note that a JDKatz, P.C., 3 Bethesda Met- the last Wednesday of the unteers. firearms surrender order is (Continued on page 22)
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THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD NEWSLETTER – MAY 2019 – VOL. 66 / ISSUE 11 PRIDE IN MEMBERSHIP / LEADERSHIP IN JUSTICE The Bar Associations Insurance Agency, Inc. and TriBridge Partners, LLC are proud to sponsor
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Friday, May 31, 2019 Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center 5701 Marinelli Rd., North Bethesda, MD 20852 ~ 2019 Annual Meeting Committee Steven J. Bienstock, President KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Heather Q. Hostetter, President-Elect Debra S. Katz, Esquire Jeremy D. Rachlin, Annual Meeting Chair Nationally recognized litigator of cases involving employment discrimination, civil rights, and ~ whistleblower protection Program Chairs John Henderson, Administrative Law Section Chair Emily Gelmann / Ben Marcoux / Pilar Nichols, Family Law Section Co-Chairs Michael Greenberg / Raymond Van Dyke, Intellectual Property & Technology Law Section Co-Chairs Bill Hewitt / Alisha Jacobsen, Lawyer Assistance Committee Co-Chairs David Gavin / Allen Katz / Sam Shapiro, Legal Ethics Committee Co-Chairs Josh Schmand / Callie Carnemark, New Practitioner Section Co-Chairs Michael Goldberg / John Pontius, Taxation Law Section Co-Chairs ~ STAFF COORDINATORS: Julie Petersen, Executive Director Cindy Brandenburg, Conference Coordinator Yesenia Mendez, Exhibits Coordinator
THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD NEWSLETTER – MAY 2019 – VOL. 66 / ISSUE 11 PRIDE IN MEMBERSHIP / LEADERSHIP IN JUSTICE PROGRAM SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast White Flint Amphitheater 9:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Family Law I Offer This Into Evidence: a fourth wall breaking practicum on admitting evidence at trial Speakers: Brian Pearlstein, Esquire, of Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet, Chartered, Sandra Brooks, Esquire, of Offit Kurman, Casey Florance, Esquire, of Lerch, Early & Brewer and Julie Christopher, Esquire, of Stein Sperling Please join the family law section for a practicum on admitting tricky documents into evidence. Through presentation of a mock trial, the program will teach how to properly lay a foundation and authenticate documents such as text messages, social media posts, certified translations, criminal records, child’s hearsay, and more. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions as the judges decide whether to admit the evidence or not. Comedic entertainment guaranteed! 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. New Practitioners Learn How to Originate More Business Speaker: David Kelly, CEO, Growth Solutions Team For solo, small to medium-sized firms, associates on a fast track to partner, those starting their own firms or just beginning to practice The lifeblood of any business is sales revenue. A law firm is no different. This workshop will focus on the BUSINESS side of your law practice and help you embrace the role of CEO. Learn how to • Improve your mindset around origination/selling • Develop your community of strategic partners and COI’s • Drive more referred cases to your practice • Give back something of value to your referral sources • Implement basic systems, strategies and tactics for relationship marketing • Acquire more clients with a simple selling system Whether you are the CEO of your firm or the CEO of your law career, you can become a more valuable asset by honing your skills in client acquisition and originations Salon A 9:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Lawyer Assistance Reigniting Your Passion and Purpose Speaker: Link Christin, Caron Treatment Centers Mr. Christin will discuss the recent shift in the legal profession wherein more lawyers are becoming dissatisfied with their careers. Often they are burned out (or close to it), depressed, anxious, bored. Feeling “stuck” and often overwhelmed by the quantity of the work expected. His presentation will provide tangible strategies which succeed in re-igniting the passion and purpose these lawyers once possessed. Rather than surrender to these feelings of hopelessness, lawyers can rebound with resiliency to become better than ever---utilizing the concrete solutions which are the core of this presentation. 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Taxation Law Demystifying IRS Letters While Resolving IRS Liens and Liens Speakers: John Pontius, Esquire of Pontius Tax Law and Michael Goldberg, Esquire of Stein Sperling When a taxpayer has unpaid tax debt to the IRS and/or the Maryland Comptroller, the law requires enforcement collection action against the taxpayer. The most common collection actions are tax liens and levies. A tax lien protects the government’s interest in all of a taxpayer’s property, including real estate, personal property and financial assets. A tax levy is legal seizure of a taxpayer’s property to satisfy a tax debt. Join John Pontius and Michael Goldberg for a review of common IRS letters sent to delinquent taxpayers. Mr. Pontius and Mr. Goldberg will advise on how to discharge property from a tax lien, subordinate a tax lien on real property as well as withdraw a tax lien. They will also discuss advanced tactics for levy collection alternatives such as installment agreements, offers in compromise and currently not collectible status. This discussion is designed for both tax and non-tax attorneys.
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Salon B 10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Legal Ethics Don’t Leave a Mess for Those That Love You Speakers: Lydia E. Lawless, Bar Counsel State of Maryland, Alvin I. Frederick, Esquire of Eccleston & Wolf, PC and Frederick R. Franke, Jr., Esquire Succession planning unless you think you are going to live forever. Tomorrow is promised to no one. You tell your clients to plan for the inevitable end; a Will, a Living Will, a Power of Attorney. Have you planned for your professional exit? Learn the ins and outs of this critical type of professional planning. Start now, remember, tomorrow is promised to no one. Salon C 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Intellectual Property & Technology Law Intellectual Property: the Basics and an Update for 2019 Speaker: Raymond Van Dyke, Esquire, of Van Dyke Law 2019 has been a year of transition for intellectual property, particularly patents with the recent USPTO guidelines governing the use by examiners of Section 101 rejections; patents, copyrights and trademarks have also been in litigation, with several Supreme Court cases and Federal and other Circuit Court disputes, along with activity with treaties; this presentation will have a review of the IP basics with the recent updates over the past year.
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Administrative Law Section Recent Developments and Decisions in Maryland Administrative Law Speakers: The Honorable Glenn T. Harrell, Jr., Retired, Maryland Court of Appeals and The Honorable Thomas E. Dewberry, Chief Judge, Office of Administrative Hearings Judge Harrell and Judge Dewberry will speak on standing issues before OAH and recent developments and decisions in Maryland Administrative Law. Scheduled Sponsor Breaks 9:50 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 10:50 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Salons D & E 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch Program (Installation of Officers, Awards) Keynote Speaker: Debra S. Katz, Esquire Debra Katz is a founding partner of Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP, where she concentrates her practice on employment discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower, and Title IX matters. She has developed extensive litigation experience in federal and local courts and has achieved significant courtroom successes in a number of high-profile cases. She has been recognized as “Civil Rights Lawyer of the Year” for Washington, D.C. by The Best Lawyers© In America for 2018, as one of the “toughest” employment lawyers in Washington, D.C. by Washingtonian magazine, and as an expert in sexual harassment, employment, and whistleblower law by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, TIME magazine and others.
~ Join the New Practitioner Section Immediately Following the Luncheon for Happy Hour Join the New Practitioner Section for a Happy Hour in honor of our outgoing BAMC President, Steve Bienstock. Join us for drink specials and camaraderie at the hotel’s lobby bar immediately following the Law Day luncheon. No RSVP is required, but feel free to contact Josh Schmand at [email protected] or Callie Carnemark at [email protected] if you have questions.
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Buy-Sell Agreements for Closely Held Businesses Thursday, May 2 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The New Protocols for DNA: What you Need to Understand about the Science and Current Legal Challenges Tuesday, May 7 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Investment, Retirement and Financial Assets for Negotiating Settlements and Avoiding Malpractice Thursday, May 9 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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(Continued from page 16) Judges.” A visiting judge will presentation on Voluntary Im- access. Details and speakers required if a conviction is de- also be available for civil peace poverishment. coming soon. Watch this space! termined by the Court to be and protective orders in Silver Below are our upcoming meet- More CLE's will be announced “domestically related” AND if Spring 302. ing and currently-scheduled soon! the conviction is for a “disquali- CLE's: MDEC DELAY: SAVE THE DATE! – MAY 8, fying crime” under Public Safe- Although the MDEC schedule MEETING DATES 2019 for the Family Law Sec- ty 5-101. provided for electronic filing to • May 21, 2019: Developing a tion End of the Year Wine and start in Montgomery County in Most “disqualifying crimes” Theme for Opening and Clos- Cheese Social. Sponsored by are felonies as defined in Pub- November, there were difficul- ing Arguments, presented by Joseph, Greenwald and Laake lic Safety, Section 5-101, but ties with preparing the Circuit The Honorable Kevin Hessler at Kabuto Hibachi Sushi from misdemeanors carrying more Court system to convert. The and Casey Florance, Esquire 5 to 7 p.m. than two years imprisonment electronic filing date is now go- are also disqualifying crimes. ing to be in February 2020 on All Family Law Section Meetings LAW DAY! – MAY 31, 2019 Therefore, a Second Degree the day after President’s Day are approximately 1 hour long This year’s program is titled Assault charge can generate a Weekend. and will take place at 5:30 p.m. “I Offer This Into Evidence: A in the CLE Classroom, located in fourth wall breaking practicum notification to defendants that AFFIDAVIT JUDGMENTS: the State’s Attorney’s Office the lower level of the Bar Office, on admitting evidence at trial.” Civil filers are having issues except as otherwise noted. Join us for a dramatic mock tri- intends to seek a firearms sur- with Affidavit Judgments be- render order if the defendant is *Meeting will take place in the al. Our participants are Brian ing denied by the Court, and Pearlstein, Sandra Brooks, Ca- convicted. having to supplement their fil- Circuit Court, Courtroom 3E, and will start at 5 p.m. sey Florance, and Julie Christo- If a second degree assault ings. The Court wants to insure pher. Judge Dwyer will be pre- charge is amended to disorder- that the claim is supported by CLE’S siding. Don’t miss it! ly intoxication or disorderly appropriate documentation so • Thursday, May 16, 2019, conduct it is NO LONGER a that a judgment is not unfairly 5:00 — 7:45 p.m. in the Mont- disqualifying crime. entered against an absent judg- gomery County Circuit Court, IMMIGRATION ment. The Court has a problem PRE-TRIAL SUPERVISION Courtroom 3E — Family Law if the claim does not exactly LAW SECTION UNIT [“PTSU”] AND GPS Update. Speakers: Paul Rein- match the balances in the affi- Maria Glinsmann, Chair Steve Allen brought up the fact stein, Esq. of Reinstein, Gla- davit. Additionally, If the court he had learned that Tina Mi- ckin & Herriott, LLC; and Bry- Regular meetings are sched- feels there is not enough backup chaels, supervisor of PTSU, will an Renehan, Esq. of Brodsky uled from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on to support the claim, they want automatically tell defendants Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet, the first or second Thursday to see more documentation. at intake they must have GPS if Chartered. Bryan Renehan of each month in the upstairs there is a “stay way” order con- The Court expressed a desire and Paul Reinstein will pres- conference room of the Bar cerning alleged victims or other to work collaboratively with ent new family law cases and Building. Please mark your cal- persons. That is, PTSU will add law firms to reduce denials of legislative updates from the endars for the following dates: GPS to any other conditions of affidavit judgment. We were past 12 months. They will dis- May 9, 2019 – Time: 12:30pm release even if neither a Com- advised that when affidavit is cuss the most recent appellate missioner nor a Judge put GPS denied, Plaintiff’s counsel will cases regarding family law If you are interested in becom- in the original bond conditions. be provided with a detailed practice area, including such ing a speaker for our section Counsel can tell their clients explanation of the reason, and topics as child custody, child meetings or have ideas for fu- not to agree, but erroneous what is required. support, voluntary impov- ture meetings, please contact conditions can be reviewed by erishment, marital property, me on [email protected]. District Court on motion. military disability pay, alimo- ELDER LAW ny, and enforcement issues, as INTELLECTUAL GENERAL AND CIVIL well as evidentiary issues. They MATTERS SECTION Mary Jo Broussard-Speier, Co-Chair will also address the impact of PROPERTY & JUDICIAL CONFERENCE recent legislation on the prac- TECHNOLOGY DATES, OPD CONFERENCE Jeff Hammond, Co-Chair tice of family law. The materi- The Public Defenders Office MEETING DATES als alone are “must have!” This LAW SECTION has its conference on May 20 May 8, 2019 CLE is always highly informa- to May 21. Michael Greenberg, Co-Chair Meetings are held at 8AM in tive, well-attended, and helps Ray Van Dyke, Co-Chair The Maryland Judicial Confer- the upstairs conference room you maintain your edge – don’t ence is scheduled from May 22 of the Bar Association building. miss it! The Intellectual Property and Technology Law Section Co- through 24, 2019 and our local • Early Spring. Emergency District Court will have lim- Chair, Raymond Van Dyke, is FAMILY LAW and Emergent Issues. Speak- giving a CLE presentation at ited dockets. Courtrooms 411 ers will present on the follow- through 414 in Rockville and SECTION the Bar Association on May ing subject matters: Emergen- 8, 2019 entitled “An Introduc- Silver Spring Courtrooms 401- Emily Gelmann, Co-Chair cy Custody and Modification; 402 and 301 will be closed com- tion to Intellectual Property: Ben Marcoux, Co-Chair Dealing with CPS; Temporary, The Basic Tools for You to pletely. Rockville Courtrooms preliminary and general in- 512 [civil peace and protective Pilar Nichols, Co-Chair Know,” which will be a primer junctive relief; Protective Or- on the basic principles of IP for orders] and 513 [bonds] will be THANK YOU to Magistrate ders in both the District and beginners to recognize these open but staffed with “Visiting Berry and Ed Bouquet for their Circuit Courts; and supervised
THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD NEWSLETTER – MAY 2019 – VOL. 66 / ISSUE 11 PRIDE IN MEMBERSHIP / LEADERSHIP IN JUSTICE COMMITTEES/SECTIONS | PAGE 23 rights and understand their Leadership Development Acad- Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at noon importance. In particular, he LAWYER emy Class through June 17, 2019. in the BAMC lower level con- will discuss patents, copyrights, ASSISTANCE The application is available on ference room located at 27 West trademarks and trade secrets, the BAMC website. The Acade- Jefferson St. in Rockville,. and include updates on current COMMITTEE my is a specially-designed pro- Palfrey Associates, Inc. (web case law in each area, includ- Bill Hewitt, Co-Chair gram that seeks to: identify a site development) is a new ing some recent rule changes Alisha Jacobsen, Co-Chair diverse and talented group of at- participant and our highlight- in the United States Patent & torneys admitted to practice less MEETING DATES ed benefit for May. If you Trademark Office regarding than 15 years who have leader- May 8, 2019 are ready for a new and/or the eligibility of software and ship ability and desire to partic- Meetings are held at 5:30PM in improved web site, then call high-tech innovations for pat- ipate in the Academy, provide the upstairs conference room Judith Palfrey and receive a ent protection, which has been opportunities to help develop of the Bar Association building. 20% discount. Contact infor- a major and controversial issue and enhance the participants’ mation for vendor is listed un- We are pleased to announce for over a decade. skills as future leaders of our der Business Services on the that speaker and attorney Link Ray will also reprise his annual Bar Association, and promote Vendor Discount Page. Christin from the Caron Treat- the image of both the selected update at the Annual Meeting ment Centers will present on participants and all lawyers in Additional Membership Ven- on May 31, 2019 at 10 AM in Sa- the topic of Reigniting Your our community. The Academy dor Discounts are listed on the lon C. His topic is “Intellectual Passion and Purpose at the is an excellent opportunity for website at www.barmont.org. Property: the Basics and an Annual Meeting & Law Day lawyers who desire to hone To discover the wide range of Update for 2019,” which will in- Celebration on Friday, May 31, these benefits, visit the BAMC clude the above topics but with their skills as leaders, both in 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:50 in website and click on Member- more emphasis on the recent general and within the BAMC. Salon A. Please sign up for the ship Benefits to view the cate- developments. event using the flyer included gories listed on the left side of Ray and Co-Chair Michael in this issue or visit: LEGAL ETHICS the Vendor Discount page. Greenberg welcome sugges- https://www.barmont.org/ COMMITTEE Our Committee members work tions, particularly from other event/2019AnnualMeeting David Gavin, Co-Chair at their own pace and few meet- members of the Section. If you or someone you know is Allen Katz, Co-Chair ings are required. If interested concerned about alcohol and/or Sam Shapiro, Co-Chair in joining our committee, please LAW FIRM drug use and its effects on the contact either Co-Chair and/or practice of law, please contact MEETING DATES come to our next meeting: MANAGEMENT May 16, 2019 one of the co-chairs at: Steve: (301) 987-2002 Our meetings will be held at SECTION [email protected] [email protected] 4:30PM in the Upstairs Confer- Amy Strent, Chair [email protected] ence Room of the Bar Associa- Lynndolyn: (301) 340-2541 MEETING DATES tion building. [email protected] May 16, 2019** LEADERSHIP **Rockville location MENTOR/MENTEE Meetings are held at 8AM in DEVELOPMENT MEMBERSHIP the upstairs conference room ACADEMY BENEFITS COMMITTEE of the Bar Association build- Hayes Edwards, Chair ing, located at 27 West Jefferson COMMITTEE COMMITTEE St., Rockville, MD or at Hostet- Josh Bienstock, Co-Chair Steve Allen, Co-Chair We are in need of more-sea- soned Bar members (7+ years ter Strent Offices, located at John Weaver, Co-Chair Lynndolyn Mitchell, Co-Chair 7201 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 675, of practice) to serve as mem- Bethesda, MD 20814. We are accepting applica- The Membership Benefits tors. If you are interested in be- tions for the 2019-2020 BAMC Committee will meet again on coming a mentor or wish to be referred to a mentor, or if you know someone who is, please reach out to Hayes Edwards at [email protected]. PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION SECTION Aaron Blank, Co-Chair Stephanie Shearer, Co-Chair We would like to thank every- one for attending our meet- ings and engaging in the dis- cussions. We have no further (Continued on following page)
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(Continued from preceding page) ments for Closely Held Busi- and essential CLE is designed estate, personal property and meetings until the Fall. Every- nesses" from 5:30pm-7:30pm for all attorneys. financial assets. A tax levy is le- in the CLE classroom in the gal seizure of a taxpayer's prop- one have a wonderful summer! On Friday May 31, 2019, the lower level of the Bar Associa- Tax Section is participating in erty to satisfy a tax debt. tion Building located at 27 West the 125th Annual Meeting & Join Mr. Pontius and Mr. Gold- REAL ESTATE LAW Jefferson Street, Rockville, Law Day Celebration at the berg for a review of common Maryland 20850. The speakers SECTION Bethesda North Marriott Con- IRS letters sent to delinquent are tax attorney Sarah Cline, Co-Chair Adam Abra- ference Center. Michael Gold- taxpayers. Mr. Pontius and of Meyers, Hurvitz and hams berg of Stein Sperling and John Mr. Goldberg will advise on Matt Alegi, Co-Chair Abrahams; business attorney Pontius of Pontius Tax Law how to discharge property of Ivins Baker & MEETING DATES Ben Grosz will be speaking from 11:15am- from a tax lien, subordinate a Baker; and CPA May 14, 2019 Keat Bhutani 12:15pm on “Demystifying IRS tax lien on real property as well of Axxis Financial Group. A All meetings will start at 8:00 Letters While Resolving IRS as withdraw a tax lien. They buy-sell agreement is the exit a.m. in the conference cen- Liens and Liens.” When a tax- will also discuss advanced tac- ter at Shulman, Rogers, Gan- strategy for owners of closely payer has unpaid tax debt to tics for levy collection alterna- dal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A., 12505 held businesses. It establish- the IRS and/or the Maryland tives such as installment agree- Park Potomac Ave., 6th Floor, es the rules restricting and Comptroller, the law requires ments, offers in compromise Potomac, MD 20854. Break- sometimes forcing the trans- enforcement collection ac- and currently not collectible fast will be provided. Please fer of ownership interests in tion against the taxpayer. The status. This discussion is de- RSVP to Donna Olenick at the company. Disputes be- most common collection ac- signed for both tax and non- [email protected]. tween business owners can be tions are tax liens and levies. tax attorneys. intense, especially when the A tax lien protects the govern- owners are family. Nobody We look forward to seeing you TAXATION LAW ment's interest in all of a tax- all at both presentations. plans to fail, they simple fail payer's property, including real SECTION to plan. This panel of speak- Mike Goldberg, Co-Chair ers will discuss succession planning, types of buy-sell John Pontius, Co-Chair agreements, valuation issues, The deadline for submission of copy for the newslet- On Thursday May 2, 2019, the funding with life insurance as ter is always the 10th of the month for the following Tax Section is sponsoring a well as income and estate tax months' issue. CLE entitled "Buy-Sell Agree- considerations. This practical
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THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD NEWSLETTER – MAY 2019 – VOL. 66 / ISSUE 11 PRIDE IN MEMBERSHIP / LEADERSHIP IN JUSTICE PRO BONO PROGRAM ... CONTACT DEBBIE TO VOLUNTEER | PAGE 25
During the period of July 1, 2018 and feel better prepared; thank On behalf of the Board of Di- PRO BONO - March 31, 2019, the Pro Bono you to the lawyers rectors of the Bar Foundation, PROGRAM Program was contacted by • I love this program for all the we thank the following attor- 4,222 people. The breakdown is little things; the list is too long! neys for their time, dedication, By Debbie Craven, as follows: and service for the month of Program Coordinator • Very helpful and happy to talk March 2019. • 723 phone calls from potential to Jae Huang ... he explained ev- “Lawyers have their duties as clients, case managers, and oth- erything thoroughly. CASE REFERRALS citizens, but they also have er non-profit organizations; Cahn, David special duties as lawyers. There are two ways for county Eustice, Robert • 2,464 seeking direct legal repre- Their obligations go far deeper residents to receive FREE LE- Fah, Joseph sentation for their legal issues; Gavin, David GAL SERVICES in civil cases – at than earning a living as spe- Grady, Michael* cialists in corporation or tax • 1,035 community residents ad- a legal advice clinic or through Hamilton, Dontrice law. They have a continuing vised at our five legal clinics. the client intake line for refer- Koh, Debra* ral to an attorney volunteer for Koh Friedman, Patricia* responsibility to uphold the What our community resi- direct representation. The legal Hill, Meredith C.* fundamental principles of jus- dents are telling us: tice from which the law can- advice clinics operate in five lo- McGuern, Sean* Mudd, Steven B. not depart.” • No suggestion; good and help- cations across the county and ful information Wisor, Clark Robert Kennedy provide residents the opportu- Young, Kevin nity to walk-in and meet with When people earn little income • Of course, I would like to have an attorney volunteer without and need assistance, it doesn’t an attorney complete what I LEGAL ADVICE CLINICS scheduling an appointment. make a difference to them need done but I appreciate the East County Service Center Eligible clients present their Akamigbo, Chijioke + what others in Maryland are guidance and will follow the in- legal problems to an attorney Mithaiwala, Nazish earning. With our small staff structions on what to do next and receive free immediate le- Mukerjee, Diane in place, we continue to try and • Thank you for your time gal advice and/or referral to a Pugliese-Shaw, Elizabeth M.+ help as many people in need Terenzini, Eden non-profit or government so- as possible. This is where you • All is fine; the help that I got Washington, Juan C. + cial service agency that may be come in and can make a differ- was really important & I don’t helpful. The client intake line ence. The Montgomery County have any concerns Gilchrist Center – Gaithersburg operates out of the main office DeNobile, Kathleen Bar Foundation Pro Bono Pro- • Everything excellent where the staff screens calls Foster, Dennis gram continues to seek volun- • Thanks for your service from potential clients. Cases Huang, Wei-ren teers — whether experienced referred to attorney volunteers Price, Daryl+ or newly barred attorneys — to • Thank you to the Circuit Roshnian, Leyla include family law, debt collec- join our panel. There are many Court Law Library in Rockville Terenzini, Eden tion, bankruptcy, limited em- county residents that are in for suggesting the clinic Whitfield, Lynette+ ployment, limited immigration, Williams, Charlene great need of pro bono services. • Perfect advising; very pleased wills and power of attorney. Gilchrist Center – Germantown Bluefeld, Judi LEGAL ADVICE CLINICS Pugliese-Shaw, Elizabeth M.+ All attorneys must be scheduled in advance into the legal clinics. Radice, Alex+ Terenzini, Eden
Gilchrist Center – Wheaton Charles W. Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Akamigbo, Chijioke+ Center — Gaithersburg Library Cooper, Caroline 18330 Montgomery Village Avenue Jiang, Fu-mei Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879 Joseph, Stephanie 2nd and 4th Monday of each month Mudd, Steven B. 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Radice, Alex+ Renner, Richard Charles W. Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Charles W. Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Shapiro, Sam Center - Upcounty Regional Service Center Center - Westfield South Building Symonds, Elizabeth 12900 Middlebrook Road 11002 Veirs Mill Rd., Suite 506 Terenzini, Eden Germantown, MD 20874 Wheaton, Maryland 20902 Umeh, Kaosy 2nd Tuesday of each month 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month Washington, Juan C.+ 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM TESS Community Center TESS Community Service Center EASTERN County Regional Service Center Akamigbo, Chijioke+ 8513 Piney Branch Road 3300 Briggs Chaney Road Chimah, Bernadette Cooper, Caroline Silver Spring, Maryland 20901 Silver Spring, MD 20904 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month Lewis, Harry 1st Thursday of each month Price, Daryl+ 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Renner, Richard Terenzini, Eden All attorney volunteers must be scheduled in advance into the clinics. Please call Umeh, Kaosy+ 301.762.5831 to add your name to the volunteer schedule for a clinic! The first half-hour of Washington, Juan C.+ each clinic is for client registration. If at all possible, attorneys should arrive no later than one-half hour after the posted start time of a clinic. * = Accepted more than one case + = Supervising Attorney
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Wednesday, May 29, 2019, “Tips p787097502, where you can see change. While not mandatory, ASIAN PACIFIC from the Trenches: Insights on the WBA Auction photos and please let us know if you plan AMERICAN BAR Practice from the Bench and download any photos that to bring a gift for the exchange. Bar.” This very informative you wish to keep. There are Our final meeting of the year is ASSOCIATION OF program will include a judicial some really great photos on on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 and MARYLAND panel and a presentation from there and definitely a lot of is an in-person meeting at 12:30 Candice Yi the Holloway & Norman Law frame-worthy shots! p.m. in the Circuit Court Ju- Group on family law, personal Thanks to Eden Terenzini, Beth dicial Conference Room – 3rd May is Asian Pacific Heritage injury, bankruptcy matters, and Month! Celebrate with APABA- Wanger, Javaneh Pourkarim Floor North Tower. client management. For more and Virginia Joehl for volun- MD at our Gala inside the beau- information, contact Chandra tiful Glenview Mansion on Sat- teering at the end of the month SIMON E. SOBELOFF Walker Holloway, Esquire at: at Rainbow Place Women’s urday, May 11th, 2019 from cholloway@hnlawgroup. com. JEWISH LAW 6:00PM – 9:30PM. Indulge in Shelter. They served a really a buffet dinner catered Holly- J Franklyn Bourne Bar Asso- yummy paella to the women SOCIETY wood East Café and open bar. ciation’s annual Seafood Feast there. And thanks to Jane Rod- Richard Schimel Be amazed by martial arts per- to be held on Friday, May 31, gers for coordinating the vol- formers; test your luck at our 2019 at Judge Dawson’s resi- unteers. It is such a worthwhile The time between Passover black jack, craps, and roulette dence from 5:30-8:30p.m. Costs volunteer opportunity and we (when Jews obtained their tables; outbid your colleagues $20.00 for non-members, free plan to do two more sessions freedom from slavery) and in our silent auction; and re- for members in good standing. next year. Shavuot (when the Jewish Peo- ple received the Torah) is tradi- ceive a chance to win door priz- J. Franklyn Bourne general Please plan on joining us for tionally dedicated to reflection es! Please contact Candice Yi at body meetings are held on the some of our upcoming events: concerning serious ethical [email protected] to register or third Thursday of the month. • We are having a Comfort Cas- questions about the world. On become a Platinum, Gold, or Sil- The next meeting will be held es Packing Party on May 12th Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Kol ver sponsor for the event. This on Thursday, May 16th, 2019 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm at their Shalom Congregation, 9110 is our biggest event of the year! from 6-8 p.m. at New Loca- national headquarters in Rock- Darnestown Rd. in Rockville, tion: Vista Gardens, 2nd Floor ville. This is a family friendly Rabbi Noga Brenner Samia, Community Room, 10201 MLK J. FRANKLYN event. Please contact Lili Kho- Deputy Director of BINA: The Jr. Highway, Bowie, Maryland zeimeh at [email protected] Jewish Movement for Social BOURNE BAR 20720 for more information to register. Change and teacher at BINA's relating to the General Body ASSOCIATION Secular Yeshiva in Tel Aviv, will meetings, and other upcom- • Our Paint & Sip Night is June Hon. Jill Cummins, Co-Chair speak on "Pirkei Avot – Ethics ing events, please contact our 7th at 6:30 pm at Hammer of Our Fathers.” We will study Lynndolyn Mitchell, Co-Chair President, Ryan Middleton, at and Stain in Rockville. All are select passages from this com- MEETING DATES [email protected]. welcome! Please register on- pilation of the ethical teach- The Montgomery County line no later than June 6th by Join our mailing list for up- ings and maxims passed down Committee for the J Franklyn going on the website, clicking dates: to the Rabbis, beginning with Bourne Bar Association meets on the “Private Parties” tab, www.bournebar.org Moses and onwards. the first Saturday of every and scrolling down to find month from 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m., Follow us on: our Chapter. The website is: We will be serving light refresh- unless otherwise indicated. The Twitter: @Bournebar www.hammerandstainrockville.com ments from 5:30-6:00 p.m. in meetings are held in the con- Instagram: • Finally, mark your calendars the Synagogue’s atrium to be Instagram@bournebar ference room at the Bar Asso- for our annual End of Year followed immediately by Rabbi and on Facebook. ciation of Montgomery County Party that will be held June Samia’s discussion of this im- Headquarters located at 27 West 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. portant topic. Please RSVP by Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD. MONTGOMERY in the Party Room at 12500 May 24, 2019 to: The next meeting will be held Park Potomac Avenue. There Allen Orenberg: 301 984-8005; on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Your COUNTY is ample free parking on the [email protected] attendance is requested on May streets surrounding the build- WOMEN'S BAR Richard Schimel: 240-395-4400; 4, 2019 to join us for our special ing or across the green space [email protected] membership drive meeting. The ASSOCIATION at Harris Teeter. Please RSVP May 4th meeting will be held in Leah Morabito, President via Facebook OR via email to Members of the Sobeloff Soci- the BAMC CLE classroom. A I once again want to thank ev- [email protected]. ety are encouraged to RSVP via full breakfast will be served, eryone who attended our Auc- We’ll be having our ever pop- Constant Contact notification and yes, Mimosas too. For more tion in March. Thanks to Rosa- ular white elephant gift ex- which was sent by email. information, please contact: lyn Tang and Kristina Badalian, Lynndolyn: 301-340-2541; we raised a record amount of Helping Opportunities [email protected] funds for our Chapter and our Judge Cummins: 240-773-4005; Support Drug Court by helping a participant obtain stable em Foundation! For those that at- ployment and therefore restore their life, stay committed to [email protected] tended, I invite you to go to The- recovery and become a productive member of the communi- UPCOMING EVENTS resa’s Chernosky’s photography ty. For further information please contact Jenna Davis, Drug J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Associ- website, “Scraps in Time”, at Court Coordinator at (240) 777-9141. ation will be hosting a CLE on theresachernosky.zenfolio.com/
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new lawyers to the firm. Ra- conference room. Telephone/ ter, two blocks from the court- LEGAL quel Smith and David Wooten Internet (FIOS) package, use houses in downtown Rockville. ANNOUNCEMENTS have re-joined Jezic & Moyse of kitchen and work room in- Ideal for a small law office or a Andalman & Flynn is pleased as criminal defense attorneys. cluded. Receptionist on duty few independent profession- to announce that George A. Ms. Smith has extensive trial 9:00am to 5:00pm on week- als with an assistant. Access Zokle has joined the firm’s dis- experience in both Circuit and days. Minimum 4-month term, to conference room(s) and ability benefits practice group, District Court defending cli- month-to-month thereafter.other amenities. Free parking where he will focus on disabil- ents in all manner of criminal Competitive pricing avail- and Metro accessible. Contact ity retirement for federal em- and traffic matters. Raquel is able. Please email queries to Amy Jenkins at 301-762-1696 or ployees, long and short term fluent in Spanish. Mr. Wooten [email protected] or [email protected]. disability insurance claims and also has extensive jury trial call 301-913-5200. ROCKVILLE — Office suite experience in criminal cases in disability retirement for Mary- GAITHERSBURG — Office for with two offices and shared land state employees. George’s both Maryland and the D.C. Su- Hours or Rent — Great Oppor- space available. Walking dis- litigation experience will be an perior Court, where he litigated tunity for New Practitioner tance from Circuit and District asset to Andalman & Flynn. a six-week murder trial before in small collegial firm. Copier, Courts, Rockville Town Square, George is active in local politics a jury in 2018. David is fluent in fax, conference room and wifi and Metro. Next to Montgom- and has served as Legal Repre- Spanish. Tamara Jezic, a Vir- available. Desirable location on ery Bar Association. Parking sentative to the Montgomery ginia-based immigration attor- Route 355 for mutually agreed garage available. Ideal for County Mental Health Board, ney, graduated from Harvard upon exchange of services or small firm. For more informa- along with the Montgom- Law School. Ms. Jezic has been reasonable rent. For informa- tion, contact 301-762-8011. ery County Children’s Panel. listed in Washingtonian maga- tion, call 301-987-2002 or email ROCKVILLE — 3 Windowed George’s passion for improving zine for the past four years as [email protected]. the legal community is reflect- one of the best immigration offices and 1 Interior office ed in his serving for three years lawyers in the metropolitan ROCKVILLE — Beautifully available to rent in shared suite as an Adjunct Moot Court area, having won several, re- furnished 12 x 12 office in well at 77 S. Washington Street. Fur- Coach for the University of ported Fourth Circuit appellate established practice available nished if desired. Includes: re- Maryland, Frances King Carey cases for her immigrant clients. immediately. Shared waiting ception room, administrative School of Law. Tamara is fluent in Spanish. room & kitchen included. Lo- work stations, garage parking, Ryan DaSilva is a personal in- cated 1 block from Rockville multiple conference rooms, The Law Offices of Ronald jury attorney, having graduated Metro Station. Free parking. kitchen, high speed internet S. Canter, LLC of Rockville is from the University of Virginia For information and photos, and use of copier/fax and pleased to announce that Brad- and the American University call Kathy 410-740-9553 x20. phone system. Plenty of client ley T. Canter, Esquire has been parking. Pricing is negotiable School of Law. Ryan is fluent ROCKVILLE — Garza Build- appointed the firm’s Managing based on the number of offices in Portuguese and Spanish. ing — Newly renovated. Two Attorney. Brad is a 2013 gradu- and office amenities desired. suites now available. Single of- ate of the University of Mary- Jeff Schwaber, Managing Part- Ideal for small office or a few fice and shared space and small land Francis King Carey School ner at Stein Sperling Bennett independent professionals. firm suite with two to four of- of Law. He is a member of the De Jong Driscoll PC in Rock- Easy walk to Circuit and Dis- fices. Several options to choose Bars of Maryland and Virginia ville, will be honored with the trict Courts, Rockville Town from. Lowest rents in town and is admitted to practice in Benjamin Ourisman Memorial Center, many restaurants and center. One block from court- each state’s Federal courts. Brad Award for Civic Achievement Metro. Contact 301-424-7799; houses. No CAM. Conference is a 2016 Graduate of the Bar at the Bender JCC’s IMAGINE [email protected]. Association’s Leadership Acad- fundraising event. The Ouris- rooms and full kitchen, WIFI emy and is presently an Asso- man Award has been presented and phones. Call John or Jas- ROCKVILLE — Several spa- ciate at the Montgomery Inns for over 60 years to those who min 301-340-8200. cious, windowed offices for rent in bright, quiet, cathe- of Court. Brad practices in the embrace the qualities of Ben- ROCKVILLE — Great Deal dral ceiling end unit Rock- field of creditor rights, civil lit- jamin Ourisman—generosity on Office Space — One Of- ville townhouse next to jury igation, defense of consumer of time, civic engagement and fice available starting in May. In parking lot. Conference room, protection claims and personal improving the lives of others. need of 1 additional attorney to kitchen and spacious client injury. This award will be presented sublet. The office rent includes waiting area. New carpet and on May 16, 2019 at the Bender wireless internet, access to a Sandra Guzman-Salvado, LLC paint. Plenty of free parking. JCC’s IMAGINE: A Night Sup- kitchen area and parking. It is is pleased to announce that Digital copier available. Short porting Scholarships at the J 5-7 minute walk to the Circuit her Senior Associate Tammy walk to Circuit and District which benefits the Bender JCC and District Courts, Rockville Begun, Esquire has recent- Court. Practice law comfort- Scholarship Fund. Town Center, and Rockville ly been elevated to Partner. ably. Call 301-251-1600 or email Metro. The office is $700/month. Ms. Begun and Ms. Guzman- [email protected]. Salvado have been working RENT/LEASE If interested, please call together since 2014. Ms. Begun BETHESDA — One or two 240-499-8569 or email at ROCKVILLE — Two large two has proven herself as an indis- adjacent furnished office(s) [email protected]. windowed offices in 51 Mon- roe Place, furnished or unfur- pensable and valuable member (approx. 9.5' x 15') in law office ROCKVILLE — Office suite con- nished. Recently renovated of the Law Firm, working tire- suite. Within easy walking dis- taining 4 individual windowed with two conference rooms, lessly on our most difficult and tance of Bethesda Metro. Great offices, space for an assistant lobby, kitchen, copier work complex cases. view and upscale environment. and a separate reception area. area, fitness center with show- Includes pre-scheduled use of Located in the Adams Law Cen- Jezic & Moyse welcomes four (Continued on following page)
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(Continued from preceding page) sociate attorney to join the in a law firm as a practicing mosphere, superior training and er and locker room. Indoor firm’s expanding business and attorney is preferred; Passed growth potential. Please sub- garage parking, high speed in- tax practice group. The Busi- the Bar Exam (preferably in mit cover letter and resume to ternet and phone system also ness/Tax Associate will provide D.C. or Maryland, but other [email protected]; available. Conveniently located support to the firm’s business states considered); A Master of Subject line: Estate Planning next to the Circuit Court and transactions practice, includ- Laws in Taxation (LLM / LL.M.) Attorney. across from the Rockville Met- ing the areas of mergers & ac- and / or a CPA, with a working ATTORNEY — Real Estate Set- ro Station. Contact Michael quisitions; corporate, LLC, and knowledge of Tax Law. Duties / tlement — Village Settlements, Taylor at 301-251-2772. partnership formation; agree- Responsibilities include: Advis- Inc., is seeking a real estate ROCKVILLE — Two very large ments concerning company ing individuals and businesses settlement attorney with two and tastefully appointed win- ownership and management; on federal and state tax issues; to five years of settlement -ex dow offices in Rockville less than employment agreements; em- Communicating with federal, perience. We are looking for two miles from courthouse. ployee benefits; commercial state & local government; Im- an attorney with experience Ground-floor suite with floor leasing transactions; and oth- peccable research and writing reviewing titles, solving title plan designed specifically for er commercial transactional skills (experience with U.S. issues, conducting settlements, attorney shared-space arrange- representation. The ideal can- Tax treatises is a plus); Strict drafting contracts and other ment. One is 209 sq. ft. and the didate will be licensed in Mary- attention to detail and filing real estate related documents. other is 278 sq. ft. with private land, Virginia, and/or the Dis- deadlines. Salary is commen- Maryland Bar is required, DC entrance. Choose furnished, trict of Columbia possessing surate with experience. For im- and Virginia a plus. Please partially furnished or unfur- two to five years of law firm -ex mediate consideration for the e-mail your resume and salary nished. Entire suite completely perience in the area of business Tax Attorney position, please requirements in confidence to gutted and remodeled five years and tax law, with knowledge forward your resume, cover [email protected]. ago. Conference room privileges and substantive background letter, references and salary re- No phone calls please. included. Free parking. Copier in tax structuring and plan- quirements to Glenn Stevens at ATTORNEY — Residential and admin spaces available at ning, negotiating and drafting [email protected]. Settlements — Shulman, Rog- modest cost. We are an easy-go- commercial contracts, busi- ATTORNEY — Estate Plan- ers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, PA ing, casual group. You will not ness transactions (including ning — Miller, Miller & Canby, is one of the largest, most re- know if it is for you unless you mergers and acquisitions), and an established AV rated Rock- spected law firms in the Wash- see it, so come by and take a corporate governance/owner- ville, Maryland law firm, has ington, DC metropolitan area. look. Victor @ 240-396-5855. ship agreements. This position an immediate opening for an They are seeking an attorney requires excellent tax research attorney with 7 + years’ expe- ROCKVILLE — Window Offic- skills, and an LL.M. in taxation with 3+ years of experience in es – Walk to Courthouses and rience in Business, Tax, Estate residential real estate settle- or comparable work experi- Planning, and related areas. Metro. One block from Rock- ence is preferred. Qualified ments. Qualified candidates ville Town Center. Five Win- Maryland bar required. DC must have strong academic candidates should send their and/or Virginia bars a plus. Ad- dow Office Spaces available resume and a cover letter to credentials and experience in together or separate. 2 Rooms vanced degree and/or profes- all aspects of residential set- [email protected] for sional certifications preferred. are 9 1/2 X 10 1/2, 2 Rooms are 13 consideration, noting “Busi- tlements. Principal duties will X 9 & 1 Room is 13 X 13. Includes Some portables required. include case management, ness/Tax Associate” in the sub- Compensation commensu- closet. Plenty of parking for ject line. conducting residential settle- tenants and guests. Includes rate with experience. Send ments, title clearance, and pro- use of Conference room, wait- ASSOCIATE — Tax Attorney resume and salary require- viding oversight and support to ing area and kitchenette. Call — Kundra and Associates, P.C., ments to: Kelly Silver, Miller, the settlement processing staff. or TEXT for more information is a Rockville Maryland bou- Miller & Canby, 200 B Monroe Candidates must possess the 240-370-1901. tique tax law firm that provides Street, Rockville, MD 20850 or ability to multi-task and orga- sophisticated tax controversy, [email protected]. nize large workloads, and thrive SILVER SPRING — Furnished litigation and compliance rep- ATTORNEY — Estate Plan- in a fast-paced environment. office available, reception area, resentation to businesses and conference room, kitchen- ning/Estate Administration Qualified candidates will have individuals in the Washington — Paley Rothman is seeking an the opportunity to expand into ette. Conveniently located on DC Metro area, throughout Georgia Avenue, Downtown, attorney with 2 to 4 years of ex- title insurance claims defense, the U.S., and internationally. perience in estate planning and commercial transactions, and Silver Spring, walking distance Kundra & Associates is seek- to Metro. Ideal for new attor- estate administration. LLM in other areas of real estate prac- ing to grow their practice and taxation is a plus. Admitted to tice. The Maryland Bar is re- ney or to be used as a satel- is searching for an organized, lite office. For more informa- practice in Virginia is a plus. We quired. Competitive salary self-starting and deadline driv- are looking for a talented, orga- and benefits package. Long- tion, call 301-589-1600 or email en Tax Attorney with exception- [email protected]. nized and creative individual term career and partnership al organizational, writing and who will prepare estate plan- potential. To reward and mo- communication skills. This Tax ning documents, help determine tivate performance, our com- ATTORNEY Attorney position involves sig- estate planning strategies, and pensation system is based on OPPORTUNITIES nificant client and IRS contact meet with clients. The job is fast productivity, not seniority. All involving complex tax contro- paced but affords a great work- resumes will be held in strict- ASSOCIATE — Business/ versy matters. Qualifications life balance and the ability to est confidence. For consider- Tax — Established, boutique for Tax Attorney consideration grow your own practice. Paley ation, please submit resume to Washington, D.C. firm has an include: Must be currently immediate opening for an as- Rothman offers a sophisticated shulmanrogers.applicantpro.com/ Barred; A minimum of 3 years legal practice, collegial work at- jobs/.
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CR - Bar Office Conference Room |LCR - Lower Level BAMC Conference Room | C/S - See Committee/Section Pages for Location CLR - CLE Classroom | CLE - CLE Seminar — Call Yesenia at 301-340-2534 for information MAY JUNE 1 8:00AM C/S Circuit Court Bench Bar Committee 3 5:00PM Bar Foundation Board of Directors Meeting Meeting 5 8:00AM C/S Circuit Court Bench Bar Committee 2 5:30PM CR Administrative Law Section Meeting Meeting 5:30PM CLE CLE: Taxation Law 18 5:30PM CLE Bar Foundation CLE Committee Meeting 7 5:30PM C/S Community Outreach Committee Meeting 5:30PM CLE CLE: DNA 8 8AM CR Elder Law Section Meeting 5:30PM C/S Family Law Section Wine & Cheese Social 5:30PM CR Lawyer Assistance Committee Meeting 5:30PM CLE CLE: Intro to Intellectual Property 9 12:30PM CR Immigration Law Section Meeting 5:30PM CLE CLE: Investments 14 8:00AM C/S Real Estate Law Section Meeting Noon LCR Membership Benefits Committee Meeting Noon CR Youth Courthouse Project Committee Meeting 15 12:30PM C/S Circuit Court Chamber Chat 16 8:00AM C/S Law Firm Management Section Meeting 4:30PM CR Legal Ethics Committee Meeting 5:00PM CLE CLE: FLUP 20 5:30PM CR Bar Foundation CLE Committee Meeting 21 Noon CR Collaborative Law Section Meeting 5:30PM CLR Family Law Section Meeting 27 ~ HOLIDAY — Bar Association/Bar Foundation Offices Closed ~ 29 8:00AM C/S District Court Bench Bar Committee Meeting 31 ~ Annual Meeting & Law Day Celebration ~