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June2015 Vol. 32, No. 6
SCBA NEWS Nominees are sought for Bar Association’s three annual awards By Stefan V. Buneky, Esq., Chair, awards. Our committee members — extraordinary service to the years of practicing law in Sarasota. SCBA Annual Awards Committee Derrick Maginness, Cynthia Riddell, community by a member of the 3. Distinguished Service Award: This and Christina Unkel — are all actively Sarasota County Bar Association. award recognizes extraordinary service s the new chairman of the seeking your nominations. Do you 2. C.L. McKaig Award: This award to the legal profession by a layperson SCBA Awards Committee, know an attorney, member of the recognizes extraordinary service to or organization. I have the opportunity to community, and/or organization the Sarasota County Bar Association The annual awards will be help recognize the men and that inspires, helps others, or shows by one of its members in promoting presented at the Annual SCBA Awomen of our Bar Association and dedication to things above and beyond the Association’s goals, programs Installation Dinner in September members of our community who the practice of law? If so, we want to or functions. It should be noted (TBA). have set themselves apart for their hear from you. Stefan V. that Clarence Leslie (C.L.) McKaig Please complete the enclosed work and achievement. The awards Your help in this regard is greatly Buneky, Esq., (1899–1992) was the first President of nomination form (mail, fax, or email) process begins with you, our fellow appreciated. Please submit your Chair, SCBA the Sarasota Bar Association in 1934. by July 15, to Stefan V. Bunecky, SCBA members, nominating someone nominations for the following awards: Annual Awards He was a prominent community leader P.O. Box 2199, Sarasota, FL 34230, you feel worthy of receiving one of 1. Distinguished Community Committee and known for his courtly manners, Fax (941) 358-7881, or email to the SCBA’s three prestigious annual Service Award: This award recognizes honesty, and competence during 65 [email protected].
12TH CIRCUIT NEWS LAW DAY 2015
TOP: Shumaker Ad litem service can Loop & Kendrick attorneys Mike Pitchford (right earn pro bono credit rear) and Shawn Alves (not pictured) By Judge Lee Haworth, Chair, 12th Circuit Pro Bono distributed Law Advisory Committee Day pencils to fifth- grade students ana Keane’s excellent article in the May issue of at Lakeview The Docket discussed the important role lawyers Elementary in can play as attorneys ad litem in cases involving conjunction with children. While judges use them most often in the annual Law Dfamily division cases, there are also instances where such Week Mock Trial services are required in dependency, presentation. adult guardian, and even civil cases. Members of the Bar are advised MIDDLE: Andrea that when they are appointed as AALs McHugh of the State or as guardians ad litem, they may Attorney’s Office is be eligible to receive pro bono credit surrounded by fifth- for the professional time expended, grade students at provided that the client qualifies as the Academy of the indigent. Legal Aid of Manasota Arts who presented Inc. has established procedures for their version of Judge Lee qualifying the client and for reporting Nurseryland v. Haworth service hours. The information is on its Roy L. Kingsman: website, www.legalaidofmanasota.org. Humpty Dumpty: Each case that qualifies assists LAMS with funding Was it really an efforts. They need it in light of the draconian cuts in grants. Accident? It is also conspicuous proof of the attorney’s dedication to the principle enshrined in the Oath of Admission not to BELOW: Brad Hall reject, from any personal consideration, the cause of the of Eraclides, Johns, defenseless or oppressed. Such lawyers are valued by the Hall et al provided judiciary, as their service enhances their reputation in the this picture of sixth- community and brings honor to our profession. grade students To see if the ad litem assignment can be mutually benefi- at St. Martha’s cial, Bar members are encouraged to contact LAMS as soon Catholic School as they receive the appointment order. See flyer insert for who performed Pro Bono credit procedures. their mock trial in costume. Pictured are Twiddle Dum as the prosecutor, and SCBA NEWS Mother Goose as the presiding Judge. Diversity Scholarship winners selected Thank You, Law Day Volunteers he Diversity Committee is pleased to announce that Shawn Alves Robert Klingbeil Starcee Brown and Tamara Williams were selected to Deidre Arentini Michael Labbee receive Richard R. Garland Diversity Scholarships. Jeff Backo Steven Ledbetter Mses. Brown and Williams are rising 3Ls at Stetson Adam Bragg Jennifer Maglio TCollege of Law. Starcee will fulfill her 10-week internship Hagen Brody Andrea McHugh at Legal Aid of Manasota Inc., and Tamara at Luhrsen Vincent Bruno Cord Mellor Law Group. This year, 12 applications were received, and Sean Byrne Judge Fred Mercurio five semi-finalists were selected. We thank these employers Stefan Campagna Michael Moran for participating in the scholarship program and for hiring John Casella Anthony Mowry these outstanding law school students. Sara Castro Colleen Norman John Chapman Michael Perry Summer Intern/Clerk Orientation Doug Cherry Mike Pitchford All summer law clerks and interns are invited to attend an Erin Christy Tonya Pitts Orientation on Thursday, June 18. The three-hour program Jennifer Daly Dan Policastro will cover such topics as Judicial Perspectives, Clerk’s James Dirmann Kenneth Poole Office Overview, Court Administration Services, Grievance Mark Flaherty Judge Erika Quartermaine Process, and Employment. The event will be held in Court- David Fredericks Fletcher Rush room 2B at the Judge Lynn Silvertooth Center and will Melissa Gould Ilyas Sayeg begin at 11:30 a.m. The cost to attend is $10 and includes Jennifer Grosso Karl Senkow a box lunch. Reservations are required. Email scba@saraso- Brad Hall Jeremy Simon tabar.com; subject: Intern/Clerk Orientation. Tyler Hayden Ken Starr Adria Jensen Christina Unkel All Bar Summer Social Dana Keane Robert Young The Young Lawyers Division is once again hosting an All Bryan Kessler See Social, Page 4 2 June2015
BAR ASSOCIATION NEWS The results are in . . . he SCBA sent out an all member appear to be of the highest impor- ing now favor an electronic version percent oppose allowing a member survey in April on numer- SCBA tance to our members are those that of the Docket. In fact, many of you of another state bar become a ous topics of importance for President’s the SCBA are already addressing or encouraged us to go digital. This member of the Florida bar without the future of the association. Column are on its radar. I knew, back when goes to show how technologies such taking the bar exam. Interestingly, TWe had an excellent percentage of I took on the role of President, that as tablets and smart phones have The Florida Bar asked the same responses and, on behalf of the asso- the prior leadership had established changed the nature in which we get questions in a statewide survey last ciation, I want to thank all of our a strong foundation allowing your information in recent years. November and the responses were members who took the survey. Your current and future leaders to focus • “Fostering a professional image of quite different (77 percent and 21 feedback will help guide the SCBA on building bridges to the future, the legal profession” and “posi- percent respectively). It seems that leadership in making several critical rather than waste time putting out tive relations for area attorneys as we may be more territorial here in decisions, and serve as a great refer- fires. a group” are viewed as being the Sarasota. ence during our planning meeting this • A high percentage (41 percent) of top two most important functions • A dues increase of between $25 to month. attorneys have practiced law for provided by the SCBA. $50 was generally well supported. While we are still in the process of over 25 years. Also, over 20 percent • Almost 40 percent of respondents • All of us are going to miss Jan. analyzing the results as of the writing are age 65-plus. Is this reflective of stated “balancing work and family” More to come as we continue to of this article, I, along with the survey Douglas A. the age of the bar, or those who just and “managing my practice” keeps digest your responses. Special thanks committee, had the following initial Cherry, Esq., responded to the survey? them up at night. go out to Anthony Manganiello, who led observations: Shumaker, Loop • Members have always stressed the • 56 percent would support a rule a small subgroup of the SCBA Board • First and foremost, the survey & Kendrick, LLP importance of a paper version of change that would allow you to in putting the survey together. suggests that the SCBA is a terrific The Docket in prior surveys. Today, become a member of another state The results of the survey can be organization that is on the right that isn’t as important to many of bar association without taking found on the SCBA website and I course. Most of the items that you; 76 percent of those respond- the bar exam of that state. Yet, 64 encourage you to check them out.
Wilson Family Bridge spans history
A custom timber bridge at Esplanade by Siesta Key now honors the Wilson family, who owned the 80-acre lakefront site from 1945 until 2006. At the April 10 dedication ceremony, it was noted that the SCBA held its picnic on the property for over 50 years. Among those pictured are Judge Roy Dean, Clyde Wilson Jr. and SCBA President Doug Cherry.
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY Trivia teams strut their stuff
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Thanks once again to Trivia Maiden Extraordinaire Leslie Talbot, who challenged the knowledge of guests who attended the Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon, and to assistants Debbie Lightell and Candace Bly, who kept score, in the annual Team Trivia contest.
PHOTO 1: First Place winners, “The Second Best Exotic Trivia Team” from Ingram & Bunecky. Back row, left to right: Elaine Stephen, Stefan Bunecky, Stephanie Smith, Prisila Fallacaro, Mark Ingram. Front row: Cami Richardson, Pam Walton, Erline Demurias
PHOTO 2: Second Place winners, “Know How to Win” from Williams Parker. Left to right: March Schwartz, Jaide Beverly, Lewis Hall, Millie Sloan, Debra Hanke, Mindy Wengerd, Jennifer Grosso, Bonnie Polk, Jennifer Hawkins-Dyrda, Kim Walker.
PHOTO 3: Third Place winners, “It’s all about ME” from Matthews Eastmoore. Front row, left to right: Lamar Matthews, Alisa Vizcarra, Art Hardy, Linda Hutchinson, Maureen Kuzma, Margaret Good. Back row: Martin Garcia, Marcia Muldoon, Alison Prouty, Keith DuBose
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SCBA AT THE SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL BOOK REVIEW
The Sarasota Film Festival’s (SFF) screening on April 16 of Newtown at 100: An American in Berlin A Glimpse Through our Eyes, produced by the SFF Student Film Academy at Reviewed by the Honorable Robert Germany with his wife, Martha Johns Booker High School, featured several Bennett, Senior Judge Dodd, his son, Bill, and his daughter, luminaries from our legal community. Martha. The film was directed by the Honorable n 1933, President Franklin Arriving in Berlin, the Dodds rented Charles E. Williams and student Roosevelt appointed William E. the mansion of a Jewish family then in Samuel Curtis, and included a cameo Dodd to the post of ambassador to exile. The home faced the Tiergarten, appearance by Attorney Keith DuBose. Germany. Dodd was not Roosevelt’s a large public park created centuries The SFF Director of Development and Ifirst choice. He likely was not a man before to provide a hunting ground Chair of the premiere, Charlie Ann the president would have considered for the king and other dignitaries. The Syprett, Esq., created a memorable but for the fact park had been fenced and stocked evening for the sellout crowd who In the Garden of that no one else with wild animals suitable for hunting. attended the event. the Beasts seemed in the Thus, the book’s title. by Erik Larson least interested in As the reader learns early on, the LEFT: Charlie Ann Syprett and the Hon. the job. Germany, Dodd family was not without its own Charles E. Williams. particularly measure of anti-Semitism. Becoming a Germany aware of early efforts by the Nazis BELOW: The DuBose family: Brian, Trina, rapidly becoming to deprive Jews of their rights of Keith (back row), Leah & Noah (front) dominated by Adolf Hitler and the citizenship, Ambassador Dodd advised Nazi Party, was not considered a the president to give them a chance to prize posting among the socially and try their schemes. But as time passed, politically connected “blue bloods” and Hitler gained more and more who dominated the diplomatic corps. control of the government, the tactics Dodd was a historian and professor became more brutal, and the Dodds at the University of Chicago. At the began to see the larger peril that Hitler time of his appointment, he was and the Nazis represented, and not chairman of the Department of solely to the German citizenry. History. He was nationally renowned Larson provides an interesting for his work on the American South look at the rise of Nazism in Germany and a biography of Woodrow through the eyes of an American Wilson. Though not wealthy, he family and the transformation of the and his family lived comfortably, by family’s attitude toward the Nazi Depression-era standards, in the Hyde Party — from vague acceptance to dire Park neighborhood of Chicago. But, foreboding. An excellent read. And a Professor Dodd was not happy. He timely reminder of the potential perils loved teaching history, but enjoyed attending concentrations of power. writing it more. Being a Southerner himself, he aspired to publish a definitive work on the Old South. Dodd was an unlikely ambassador. He lacked the wealth and social Social connections of many diplomats. He lacked social graces and disapproved Continued from Page 1 of the expensive social and political Bar Summer Social at World of Beer, obligations that he would be required 1888 Main Street, on Thursday, June to fulfill. However, he thought 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m. We grate- Germany might provide a safe, quiet fully acknowledge our sponsor Alexis place to complete his writing project. Rosenberg, Esq., of Rosenberg Law, In June 1933, Dodd set out for P.A.
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TRAVEL Attorney and CEO discovers the wonders of teaching … in China By Gregory D. Hoffmann, Esq. system. There the comparisons end as one views a Ferrari dealership located fter a long career as an attor- next to an office building whose façade ney and CEO, I decided it is being repaired from a bamboo scaf- was time to teach, to give fold. While dozens of construction back some of what I learned cranes pierce the skyline, it is quite Aover the years, as well as to learn common to see a bicycle hauling a more from younger people just begin- trailer to drop off bamboo scaffold- ning business careers. What I didn’t ing — a mix of the old and the new. anticipate was that the decision would The parks of Shanghai are some of the eventually lead to several overseas Gregory D. most beautifully landscaped and main- assignments, most recently in China, Hoffmann, Esq. tained in the world. Moreover, they teaching courses in business ethics in are the social destination for families, Shanghai and Chengdu. and many house small amusement If you have never been to China, parks for the children. If you want to your perceptions are probably “Aha learn tai chi, tango, samba or ballroom — Ethics, just what they need” and dancing, just go to a local park and you would be correct in some part join in — everyone has a great time! of that assessment. The reality is that teaching ethics and law-related courses s you travel west, the country- in China is not significantly differ- side loses the international flavor ent from teaching similar subjects Aof Shanghai and you become to graduate business students in the aware of the ancient cultures of China U.S. Chinese and American students that far predate our American civiliza- seek the same personal success and tion. For me, it was a fabulous experi- The trip also offered me the oppor- a fascinating place and well worth all want to understand how business ence to teach in Chengdu, a regional tunity to deal with the local police (an seeing simply to better understand works, particularly on an international capital of only 15 million people in interesting and technical visa issue), the Chinese approach to history and level, subject to international ethical Sichuan province. For the first time, which, while stressful, was handled life. You’ll be surprised how alike we standards. They also have a sense of I was required to teach with an inter- with great respect and no sense of are — strong work ethic, focus on possibility — the hope associated with preter (though today all elementary impropriety. The event also put me family and a good sense of business doing great things and curing signifi- schoolchildren begin English-language in touch with local attorneys (not the instincts. I found it so fascinating cant problems. training in first grade). Lecturing on international corporate firms but real that I’m returning in May; I am look- Apart from teaching, the cities are the fine points of ethical decision- folks who practice daily in the local ing forward to getting real Chinese fabulous. Shanghai, with a population making can be difficult in translation, courts). I was fascinated to learn from food. If you’re about in Shanghai this of 26 million, is one of the great cities but I found that students appreciated them about the nuances of Chinese summer, look me up and I’ll take you of the world. As a visiting professor, I the Western perspective and readily visa laws (as complex as our own), as to my favorite, Fu’s, in the French was able to avoid the primary tourist applied the material to real world well as their practice of law and how Concession of Shanghai. traps and Western hotels that make issues facing their businesses and it differs in many respects from what Greg Hoffmann has been a member parts of the city look similar to the community. we see in the West, particularly in the of the Florida Bar since 1987, and is a Upper East Side of New York (save Plus western China is such a cornu- U.S. Nonetheless, I found Chinese Florida certified circuit court mediator for the language difference). Shanghai copia of fine food. 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SOUTH COUNTY DIVISION Spring luncheon features county administrator as speaker ur spring membership county’s planning process for the As always, the expansion of luncheon at the Plantation South County renovations and potential expansion of As always, the expansion court facilities and services in South Golf and Country Club on President’s facilities at the R.L. Anderson Building of court facilities and County remains on our front burner, April 23 was a great success. Column in Venice. Special thanks to Steve services in South County and this topic will probably remain OAfter an enjoyable meal, County Boone for arranging to have Harmer as a permanent fixture in my monthly remains on our front Commissioner (and fellow SCD our speaker. submissions to The Docket, and those member) Charles Hines introduced our Following up on our earlier Probate burner until the project of my successors, until the project speaker, County Administrator Tom and Guardianship Brown Bag Lunch comes to fruition. comes to fruition. And if you think Harmer. Harmer took some time to with Judge Donna Berlin, the attorneys I’m persistent, have you spoken with describe his varied educational and who practice family law in South Beth Waskom lately? You go, girl!! professional background in both the County had their own such event with I again want to thank our County private and public sectors, leading up the judge and her staff on April 29. by those in attendance. Special thanks Commissioners for their continued to what drew him to accepting the Seventeen attorneys and paralegals to Judge Berlin and her JA, Lori support of this worthwhile and sorely position with Sarasota County. He attended, with some coming from as Martin, for reaching out to the legal needed project. went on to offer interesting statistics Robert T. far away as Punta Gorda. Judge Berlin community and making themselves We’re finally seeing a reduction in regarding our county and how they Klingbeil, Jr., did a wonderful job explaining how available for this event, and to Valerie traffic as our seasonal visitors head play into the role of local government, Esq., Klingbeil & her office will handle family law cases Aitken from Russ Snyder’s office for north for the summer. While they are and then provided an update on the Roberts, P.A. and answered many questions raised pulling it all together. a vital cog in the economic wheel in Southwest Florida, it’s kind of nice to have things slow down a little and South County be able to get a table at your favorite Division President restaurants without an hour wait, Bob Klingbeil, after driving there in fifteen minutes center, with Donn instead of forty-five. For us death Patchen, Director, and dirt lawyers, even our practices Communications tend to slow some during the summer Department, months. I may be showing my age, Sarasota County, but this year in particular it comes as Charles Hines, a welcome respite, allowing some free Commissioner, time to spend with family and friends Beth Waskom, pursuing hobbies and other pastimes. Immediate Past I would love to tell you the redfish President of the in Charlotte Harbor are in grave SCD, Thomas danger, but past performances have Harmer, County consistently demonstrated why they Administrator, call it “fishing,” not “catching.” and Doug Cherry, I hope to see you at our Friday SCBA President, at afternoon Happy Hour at the Casey the South County Key Fish House Tiki Bar on May 29. It Division’s Spring is the SCD’s final event of the Bar year Luncheon. and, in keeping with our general MO, is an informal “come as you are” event for members and their guests. Come by car or by boat — it’s on Blackburn Point Road just across the “swing bridge” on Casey Key, and is a great destination for an afternoon of fun, networking and fellowship.
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NEWS OF NOTE CLERK’S CORNER n John M. Hament, Michael R. Miller, 681-8700; Fax (941) 363-7930. Timothy Tack, Jennifer Fowler-Hermes, Email: [email protected]. Clerk to begin assigning attorneys Torben Madson and Gail E. Farb of Website: www.flalandlaw.com. Board Kunkel Miller & Hament recently certified in city, county and local s the result of a joint effort presented “Cutting Edge Labor & government law, Lincoln helps public between the Court, the Bar’s Although we are still Employment Law Developments for and private clients, other attorneys Estate Planning and Probate finalizing the details, it is PEOs and Clients” to the Florida and professionals avoid, manage, settle section, and the Clerk’s Office, expected that the change Association of Professional Employer and litigate complex disputes involving Athe responsibilities of assigning the will be implemented July 1. Organizations. Farb also presented land development, exactions, enforce- court-appointed attorney in guardian- “Religious Accommodation: Balancing ment/violations, and Government in ship matters will shift from the Court the Religion and Work Conflict” to the the Sunshine. to the Clerk. As required by statute, to the Bar and posted on the Clerk’s 2015 SHRM Jacksonville Conference. the assignment will be on a rotational website. Hament and Fowler-Hermes recently n Ken Chapman Jr. has joined basis. Although we are still finaliz- Karen E. I would like to thank the Court presented “Labor Law for Manufac- Bowman, George, Scheb, Kimbrough, ing the details, it is expected that the Rushing, and the Bar in advance for assisting in turers Update 2015” to the Sarasota Koach & Chapman, P.A. at 2750 change will be implemented July 1. Clerk of Court a smooth transition with this process Area Manufacturers Association. Ringling Boulevard, Suite 3, Sarasota, Any process change will be and County change. Stay tuned for more informa- (366-5510). Ken Chapman Sr. will be approved by the Court, communicated Comptroller tion. n Lancaster & Eure, P.A. is proud “Of Counsel” to the firm. The firm to announce that Attorney Rose- will continue its practice in the areas mary Eure was recently inducted into of estate planning and administration, Florida Workers’ Compensation Insti- real estate, guardianship, corporate SECTION NEWS tute’s (FWCI) Hall of Fame and was and business law. inducted, as a fellow, into The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. The College of Workers’ Compensa- tion Lawyers is a national organization that was established to honor those SUMMER CALENDAR attorneys who have distinguished themselves in the field of Workers’ JUNE 10 Compensation. Ms. Eure was recog- Pro Bono & Service Lunch. Program nized by FWCI and the College for and Lunch, noon to 1 p.m.; Meet and her work on behalf of injured workers Greet, 1 to 1:30 p.m., Community and her dedication to improving the Foundation of Sarasota current workers’ compensation system in Florida. JUNE 11 All Bar Summer Intern Social. 5:30 to n Richard J. Cole III has been 7:30 p.m., World of Beer appointed as the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Special Projects Manager. JUNE 18 The role includes preparing the weekly Intern & Clerk Orientation. Lunch, ABI - Collier Consumer Case Update 11:45 a.m. to noon; Program, noon to and preparing several webinars. On 2:30 p.m., Courtroom 2B, Judge Lynn April 27, he was Peer Review Rated by Silvertooth Center Martindale Hubbell as AV Preeminent in Bankruptcy. JULY 9 Fifth Annual Barristers Kickball Tourna- n Robert Lincoln is pleased to ment. Bee Ridge Park, 5:30 p.m. Old Republic Title sponsored a recent Real Property Section meeting featuring Stephanie A. Reinicke, Old announce the opening of the Law Republic’s Florida state counsel, speaking on “Insuring Real Property Owned by LLCs.” Left to right: Debbie Office of Robert K. Lincoln, P.A., AUGUST 27 Compton, Agency Account Manager, Old Republic; Ms. Reinicke; Robin Cardella, Vice President, Old at 46 N. Washington Blvd., Suite 7, YLD Third Annual Mentoring Evening. Republic, and Michael Belle, Chair, Real Property Section. The SCBA thanks Old Republic for sponsoring this Sarasota, FL 34236. Telephone (941) Marina Jack, 5:30 to 8 p.m. informative event.
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