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Volume 56, Issue 1 June 2008 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 114th ANNUAL MEETING Outstanding Contested Custody Case AWARDS Service: Bonnie J. Montgomery; Athan "What's it all Tsimpedes about"? Our keynote 18th Annual Jurist Award: The Outstanding Legal Clinic Service: speaker, Brendan Sul- Honorable Eric M. Johnson and The Jonathan Bloom; Rosemarie Ricchiuto; livan, described by Honorable Stephen P. Johnson Stacy Reid Swain; Juan Washington Washingtonian Maga- 19th Annual Professionalism Award: zine as ‘DC's toughest Nancy A. Sachitano EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE lawyer’ turned this President’s Citation for Outstanding FOR 2008-2009 often frustrating ques- Service: David S. DeJong, Personnel tion into an entertain- Transition Committee; Heather S. Collier, President: Paul B. DeWolfe ing, inspiring and challenging address at Barrister’s Bash, Party Around the World President-Elect: E. Joseph Fitzpatrick, Jr. and Executive Director Retirement Party; the 114th Annual Meeting and Law Day Treasurer: Nancy A. Sachitano David A. Pordy, Law Firm Management Treasurer-Elect: Richard H. Melnick Celebration. Section (17 Years of Service) Secretary: James A. Mood, Jr. The answer, according to Mr. Committee Chairs of the Year: David New Practitioner Section Co-Chairs: Sullivan, lies in those rare letters from L. Rubino, Fee Dispute Resolution; Heather S. Collier clients thanking us for our diligence, ded- Audrey A. Creighton, Party Around Lili Khozeimeh ication and care in handling their case, The World; Charles B. Lipscomb, Executive Committee Members however large or small, and he offered Softball Commissioner; C. Sei-Hee 2-year term: Bradford S. Bernstein two golden rules: Arii and P. Lindsay Parvis, Technology Charles L. Frederick FIRST, "Save these letters," as a Committee; Mariana C. Cordier and Heather Q. Hostetter reminder that each case is the most Holly D. Reed, III, Youth Courthouse Elizabeth G. Loggia important case in the entire world to those Project Deborah L. Webb we represent. And Section Chairs of the Year: Stuart M. Alan S. Zipp SECOND, "Write your own obitu- Skok and Vicki Viramontes-LaFree, 1-year term: Larry A. Ceppos ary as you would like it to read," as a con- Family Law Section; Ivonne C. Lindley, Eun (Jeannie) K. Cho stant measure of our efforts against the New Practitioner Section; Patrick J. Patrick W. Dragga standards of what we would like our Hoover, Education Law Section Suzy L. Eckstein accomplishments to be. William E. Hewitt, Jr. Mr. Sullivan also shared several sto- BAR FOUNDATION AWARDS Stephen H. Ring ries from his long experience that illus- Andrew L. Sonner Excellence in Diversity Award: Office of the trated his devotion to these rules. Montgomery County Attorney IMPORTANT CHANGES Whether slapping a subpoena on a five Presidents Citation for Outstanding COMING TO OUR star general as a young army captain fresh Service: John R. Garza, Continuing WEBSITE ... out of law school, or facing down a panel (Continued on page 4) Legal Education; James R. Hammerschmidt and Alison W. Rind, Within the next few weeks, Fall Outing Committee BAMC members will have the capability of updating the informa- RETIREMENT DINNER Community Service Awards: Rene Sandler, School Education Committee tion that is stored in our database, AND ROAST IN HONOR OF as well as the capability of register- BEVERLY MONDIN, Pro Bono Guardianship Program: Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & ing for CLEs, events and paying EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ecker, P.A., Kim V. Fiorentino, dues. Monday, June 16, 2008 Director It is very important that each The Hilton Hotel Pro Bono Mentoring Program Award: member update their email address 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD Jeffrey N. Greenblatt; Strickler, when given the opportunity ... we Sachitano & Hatfield, PA. anticipate that future voting will be For more information and Outstanding Pro Bono Attorneys: done through email. registration form, please see insert. Brian Barke; Ronald S. Canter; Celene Thank you. Coburn Wilson PAGE 2 FOR YOUR INFORMATIONHEADING

x Please Note New Bar Staff Email Addresses w 2007-2008 Bar Association Officers and Chairs Beverly Executive Director ...... (301) 424-3453 ASSOCIATION OFFICERS [email protected] President: Paul B. DeWolfe President-Elect: E. Joseph Fitzpatrick, Jr. Tessy Office Manager/LRS Supervisor ...... (301) 424-7040 Treasurer: Nancy A. Sachitano [email protected] Treasurer-Elect: Richard H. Melnick Secretary: James A. Mood, Jr. Cindy Association Secretary ...... (301) 762-8376 Past President: Mary Ellen Flynn [email protected] Executive Director: Beverly C. Mondin Clarice Membership ...... (301) 424-6351 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE [email protected] Bradford S. Bernstein Larry A. Ceppos Leslie Lawyer Referral Service Operators (part-time) ...... (301) 279-9100 Eun (Jeannie) K. Cho Patrick W. Dragga Natalia} Lawyer Line ...... (301) 424-7040 Suzy L. Eckstein [email protected] and [email protected] Charles L. Frederick William E. Hewitt, Jr. Heather Q. Hostetter Bar Foundation Elizabeth G. Loggia Marleni CLE Seminars and Events Coordinator ...... (301) 340-2534 Stephen H. Ring [email protected] Deborah L. Webb Alan S. Zipp New Practitioners Co-Chairs: Pro Bono Program Heather S. Collier & Lili Khozeimeh COMMITTEE CHAIRS Client Intake Lines ...... (301) 424-7651 Assoc./Found. – Ann. Mtg. & Law Day – Nancy A. Sachitano, Chair – (301) 657-8805 ...... (301) 424-7652 Bench/Bar-Circuit – Peter A. Feeney, Chair – (240) 777-7349 Bench/Bar-District Court – Jonathan R. Bloom, Chair – (301) 762-4021 The following staff listing is not for public information. It is for attorney use only. Catastrophic Health Emergency – David C. Merkin, Chair – (301) 251-1180 Mary Kay Canarte, Managing Attorney (Part-Time) ...... (301) 762-5831 Courthouse Construction – Mary Ellen Flynn, Chair – (301) 563-6685 Fee Dispute Resolution – Michael J. McAuliffe, Co-Chair – [email protected] (301) 762-1696 & David L. Rubino, Co-Chair – (301) 762-7770 & Deborah L. Webb, Co-Chair – (301) 657-0725 Maria Office Administration / Client Coordination ...... (301) 424-2706 Judicial Selections – Daniel L. Shea, Chair – (301) 424-1060 To Be Appointed, Vice Chair – (301) 424-1060 [email protected] Lawyer to Lawyer – F. Patrick Kelly, Chair – (301) 279-5600 Lawyer Referral – Jeffrey Van Grack, Co-Chair – (301) 657-0159 & Ingrid Office Administration / Client Coordination ...... (301) 762-8488 Dawn E. Bowie, Co-Chair – (301) 340-1050 Legal Ethics – Jeffrey M. Axelson, Co-Chair – (301) 738-7650 & [email protected] Samuel M. Shapiro, Co-Chair – (301) 340-1333 Legislation – Hadrian N. Hatfield, Chair – (301) 657-8805 Long Range Planning – Jeffrey M. Axelson, Co-Chair – (301) 738-7650 & Laurie E. Cleary, Co-Chair – (301) 657-0176 & FOR LAWYERS WHO David W. Lease, Co-Chair – (301) 838-8950 Membership – Monica G. Harms, Co-Chair – (301) 838-3230 & LEGAL ETHICS Charles B. Lipscomb, Co-Chair – (301) 738-7000 NEED HELP Nominations & Elections – Joseph A. Lynott, III, Chair – (301) 424-5100 HOTLINE Personnel Transition – David S. De Jong, Chair – (301) 838-3204 If you are aware of attorneys who are having Professionalism & The Quality of Life - Steven M. Selzer, Chair – (301) 251-1590 & Elizabeth G. Loggia, Vice-Chair – (301) 340-9393 problems with alcohol, drugs, stress, emotional Designated Conciliator Program – VACANT, Chair problems and related illnesses that interfere with John M. Maloney - (240) 372-8142 Social – Millard S. Bennett, Co-Chair – (301) 838-3203 & Patricia M. Weaver, Co-Chair – (301) 951-9360 their professional or personal lives, please call the Edward E. Sharkey - (301) 657-8184 Softball – Charles B. Lipscomb, Chair – (301) 738-7000 Specialty Bar Associations – Audrey A. Creighton, Chair – (240) 773-9603 Lawyer-to-Lawyer Committee. Committee mem- Technology – C. Sei-Hee Arii, Co-Chair – (301) 762-8545 & bers are available to assist lawyers find confidential For a written confidential opinion, submit your P. Lindsay Parvis, Co-Chair – (301) 340-9090 Unauthorized Practice of Law – Ronald M. Abramson, Chair – effective programs to suit their needs. written request, marked confidential, to Jeffrey (240) 386-3000 All calls are strictly confidential. Youth Courthouse Project – Holly D. Reed, III, Co-Chair – M. Axelson, c/o Bar Association of (301) 587-9480 & Mariana C. Cordier, Co-Chair – (240) 268-0230 F. Patrick Kelly, Chair Montgomery County, MD, 27 West Jefferson SECTION CHAIRS Phone: (301) 279-5600 Alternative Dispute Resolution – Ellen F. Kandell, Co-Chair – St., Rockville, MD 20850. (301) 588-53900 & Judith A. Mustille, Co-Chair – (301) 424-1720 E-mail: [email protected] Business Law – James L. Parsons, Jr., Co-Chair – (301) 424-5100 & David P. Shapiro, Co-Chair – (301) 656-7603 Commercial Litigation – J. Bradford McCullough, Co-Chair – FRIENDS OF BILL W. (301) 657-0734 & Jeffrey M. Schwaber, Co-Chair – (301) 838-3210 Criminal Law – Marc R. Emden, Co-Chair (Defense) – (301) 762-7007 LAWYER MEETING BAR FOUNDATION OFFICERS & Jessica Zarrella, Co-Chair (State) – (240) 777-7469 Education Law – Patrick J. Hoover, Chair – (301) 424-5777 Elder Law – Camilla O. McRory, Co-Chair – (301) 762-7473 & For time and location of the meetings, please (Effective July 1, 2007) VACANT, Co-Chair Employment Law – Laurel N. Anchors, Co-Chair – (301) 990-6065 & call Lawyer-to-Lawyer Committee member, Dan President: John C. Monahan Treasurer: Robert B. Hetherington Christina V.B. Ballance, Co-Chair – (301) 340-8200 Gaskill at (301) 279-7400. President-Elect: Mary Ellen Flynn Assistant Treasurer: Donna E. Van Scoy Estates & Trusts – Jay M. Eisenberg, Chair – (301) 230-5223 Past President: Paul F. Kemp Family Law – Reza Golesorkhi, Co-Chair – (301) 340-9090 & DIRECTORS Rhian McGrath, Co-Chair – (301) 907-2804 & Douglas M. Bregman Mimi L. Magyar-Socorso Deane A. Shure P. Lindsay Parvis, Co-Chair – (301) 340-9090 BAR ASSOCIATION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD Eun (Jeannie) K. Cho John J. McCarthy Richard S. Stolker Federal Practice – VACANT, Chair NEWSLETTER Charles B. Day Rachel T. McGuckian Harry C. Storm Health Law – VACANT, Chair Glenn M. Cooper Patrick C. McKeever Joseph P. Suntum Immigration – Jinhee K. Wilde, Co-Chair – (202) 328-1000 & (USPS 430-930) ISSN-1079-0780 David S. DeJong Camilla O. McRory Marvin Waldman VACANT, Co-Chair is published monthly except July/August combined Jo B. Fogel A. Howard Metro Alan S. Zipp Intellectual Property & Technology – Albert M. Churilla, Co-Chair – Hon. Eric M. Johnson Robert C. Park, Jr. (301) 319-9846 & Michael L. Greenberg, Co-Chair – (202) 625-7000 at $25.00 per year by the Susan S. Magazine Linda D. Schwartz Juvenile Law – Stephanie L. Joseph, Co-Chair (State) – (240) 773-9641 Bar Association of Montgomery County, MD & VACANT, Co-Chair (Defense) COMMITTEE CHAIRS Law Firm Management – David M. Schoenfeld, Chair – (240) 243-7200 27 West Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20850-4200 Bar Revue – Steven J. Bienstock – (301) 251-1600 New Practitioners – Heather S. Collier, Co-Chair – (301) 340-9090 & Cable T.V./Law School for the Public – Lauri E. Cleary, Co-Chair – Lili Khozeimeh, Co-Chair – (301) 340-9090 PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID (301) 657-0176 & VACANT, Co-Chair – Mentor/Mentee (sub of New Practitioners) - Maeve McGrath – Rockville, Maryland 20850-4200 Continuing Legal Education – John R. Garza, Chair – (301) 838-3585 (301) 610-0110 CLE Breakfasts – VACANT, Chair – Chamber Chats – Alison C. Weinberg, Chair – (301) 838-3218 POSTMASTER: Fall Outing – James R. Hammerschmidt, Co-Chair – (301) 951-9338 & Personal Injury Litigation – Hong S. (Paul) Chung, Co-Chair (Plaintiff) – Send address changes to: Alison W. Rind, Co-Chair – (301) 657-0750 (301) 230-5230 & Andre M. Forte, Co-Chair (Defense) – (301) 762-7770 Pro Bono – VACANT, Chair Real Estate – Matthew D. 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(Continued from page 1) become relevant to their work-life. So, President-Elect. Joe has contributed to of United States Senators during the Iran- we would sincerely like to hear from you. our Association in so many ways in the Contra hearings, Sullivan's career has If we could improve our service to you or past; I hope to draw from his experience been a model of individual courage. His our relevance to your work-life, let us and work closely with him in this time of message is that reputation is built one know how. Email me at transition. This will be an exciting year; day, one case and one client at a time. [email protected] or contact there is much to be done. I will need your After 40 years of practice he will leave a other members of the Executive help. There is a core of talented people legacy he can surely be proud of. For the Committee or our Executive Director who volunteer year-in and year-out. You rest of us, we can be proud to serve in the with your ideas. More important, become know who you are. You will be hearing same profession as one so gifted and ded- active on a committee, or offer to start a from me soon to assist again with com- icated. committee. Start a list serve with your mittee work and planning. I am, howev- This month we will say good-bye to section, help plan a CLE, suggest a social er, especially interested in new volun- Beverly Mondin, our Executive Director event and get involved in its planning. teers. Whether you are a new member or who is retiring after 34 years of service to I am fortunate to have served on the a seasoned veteran who has not been the Bar Association of Montgomery executive committee as President-Elect active recently, please contact me if you County. Join us on June 16th at the Hilton with past President Mary Ellen Flynn. wish to be involved. I will put you to Hotel on Rockville Pike to say thank you She remains on the Executive Committee work to make our Association better. and best wishes to Bev on her retirement. as immediate Past President and Paul B. DeWolfe On behalf of the new Executive President of the Bar Foundation. I have Committee, join us also in welcoming our learned so much from her leadership over The next newsletter will be the new Executive Director, Julie Peterson. the past year; I look forward to working July/August issue ... the deadline for Julie comes to our association with a with her again this year. I am fortunate as submission of material is July 10th. wealth of experience in legal association well in that Joseph Fitzpatrick will be management. Welcome her by offering your help, expertise and encouragement WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, as she takes over the helm from Bev this TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. month. This year will be one of transition in many ways. The website has been redesigned and will feature many user- INSIGHT TREATMENT friendly services thanks to the initiatives of Past President, Mary Ellen Flynn and CENTERS Technology Chairs, Lindsay Parvis and Sei-Hee Arii. The innovations will be phased in over time. However, in the AOC/ADAA coming months look for online dues pay- Approved and Certified – Fully Confidential ment, online lawyer directory, online reg- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Programs istration and payment for CLE. In the not-to-distant future, we hope to have the ability to sign up for events and vote for DWI SERVICES judges and officers online. These features will help bring our Association into the Pre-Trial Evaluations • 6-Week DWI Program 21st century. Buying tickets, registering 26-Week DWI Program • Intensive Outpatient for events, reading newsletters and even Domestic Disputes • Child Custody Evaluations voting while sitting at your desk has become second nature to the tech savvy Patricia Harris, CEO Don Oberg, Ph.D. among us. Our Association competes President Clinical Director with national, state and specialty bar associations for your time and attention. 4920 Niagra Road, Suite 101 We recognize that service to you, our College Park, MD 20740 membership, is a key to retaining you as Phone: 301.345.1200 members. We must be relevant to your work-life and your area of practice for 5210 Auth Rd., Suites 100 + 303 you to continue to participate. And we Suitland, MD 20752 must continue to expand our services and Phone: 301.423.0967 understand the specialization of the pro- fession to attract new members and 24 Hour Voice Mail: 202.907.4898 PAGE 5 CURRENT UPDATE

CIRCUIT COURT FAMILY it organization and with a volunteer DIVISION Board of Directors. DON’T MISS OUT ... The WBA is a strong, vibrant organ- Mediation/Facilitation Invoices ization of female and male attorneys and RETIREMENT DINNER AND The Court's fiscal year ends June judges from throughout Maryland. We ROAST IN HONOR OF 30th. If you provide mediation services are looking for an Executive Director BEVERLY MONDIN, for the Juvenile Department or facilita- who can help us continue to grow. The EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR tion services for the Family Division, WBA's mission statement may be viewed please make sure your invoices are sub- Monday, June 16, 2008 at www.wba-md.org. Please submit The Hilton Hotel, Rockville mitted by June 30th, so that payment can resumes to [email protected]. be made in early July. ~ For more information and BUSINESS AND registration form, see insert ~ WOMEN'S BAR ASSOCIATION TECHNOLOGY CASE OF MARYLAND IS SEEKING A MANAGEMENT PROGRAM NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Thompson as a designated B&T judge The Circuit Court for Montgomery hearing those civil cases admitted to the Requirements include excellent County is pleased to announce that begin- program pursuant to MD Rule 16-205. bookkeeping and database skills; profi- ning June 9, 2008 an additional judge will Attorneys with qualified cases are encour- ciency in Quickbooks, Excel, Access and be added to the Business and Technology aged to request assignment. The factors to word processing; outstanding communi- Case Management Program (B&T). be considered by the Administrative Judge cation and & administrative skills. The Judge Ronald B. Rubin will join Judges for admission to the program are specified ideal candidate must be self-motivated, Michael D. Mason and Durke G. in MD Rule 16-205(c). organized, and able to work from a home office. Must enjoy meeting and working WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, with people. TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. Responsibilities include: bookkeep- ing, creating monthly financial reports; budgeting; communicating with mem- bers and the public; preparing promo- tional materials, assisting board mem- bers with programs and event planning; drafting correspondence; maintaining and updating membership and other data- bases; maintaining calendar of events; updating website; attendance at monthly board meetings held at various locations including Montgomery, Prince Georges and/or Baltimore City/County; and attendance at some association events. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience working in a non-prof- PAGE 6 FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

I have enjoyed Foundation employee Marleni Jimenez, & Hyatt; Venable LLP; Miles & working with the CLE Seminar and Events Coordinator Stockbridge, PC; Andalman & Flynn, the most in- for tackling a gargantuan job. Brodsky, Greenblatt Renehan & credible people The Pro Bono Program, which is self- Pearlstein; Strandberg & Associates; anyone would supporting through grants and donations, Armstrong, Donohue, Ceppos & Vaughan, ever want to has always been very near and dear to my Chartered and McMillan, Metro PC. deal with on a heart and likewise to Past Presidents In addition, thank you to the many daily basis. James J. Cromwell, Robert H. Metz, attorneys from the Montgomery County The lawyers of Douglas M. Bregman and Glenn M. Attorneys Office, The States Attorneys Montgomery Cooper, who made Pro Bono their top pri- Office and the Office of the Public County give ority. Thank you to Mary Kay Canarte, Defender for the countless hours they freely of their Managing Attorney for her leadership and have given to the Bar Association and the time, energy supervision, Ingrid Menendez and Maria Bar Foundation. and intellect to community programs, assis- Delgado for their daily gargantuan effort “Next to Last” but not least, thank you tance with Court projects and lead their pro- and dedication to the Pro Bono Program. to the Judges (current & retired) of the fession with enthusiasm, creativity and gen- Thank you also to the evening legal clinic Montgomery County Circuit and District uine concern because of their "Love of the attorneys Jay Marks, Stacy Swain, David Courts, the U. S. Bankruptcy Court and the Law." Vega and Juan Washington and Clinic Court of Appeals and Special Appeals for Over the past 29 years as Executive Interpreters Jennifer Diaz, Maria Gomez their courtesy and participation in many Director, I have had the opportunity to and Myra Moran. The UNSUNG CLE Programs, Back to Courts Night, Bar work not only with Presidents, Treasurers HEROES for the Pro Bono Program Revue and Programs at the Annual and Board Members of both the Bar are all of the Volunteer attorneys, who Meetings. Your willingness to participate Association and Bar Foundation; but also deliver over a million dollars worth of has built camaraderie in the legal profes- with Committee and Section Chairs, who legal services every year to our popula- sion and this has translated into a common have designed and implemented incredi- tion in need in Montgomery County. concern for the citizens of Montgomery ble programs, seminars and events. In I extend my sincere thanks to the Law County. “You see it, you feel it, you know addition I have had the distinct privilege Firms for their consistent support, encour- it.” of working with personnel in the Courts, agement, advice and guidance throughout The solo practitioners, who have the Montgomery County Government these many years: Shulman, Rogers, stepped forward into leadership roles or and our Legislative representatives, who Gandal, Pordy & Ecker; Miller, Miller & who offered assistance where it was need- have always been earnest in their con- Canby; Lerch, Early & Brewer; Paley, ed, are too numerous to count - BUT YOU cern, helpful and available. Rothman, Goldstein, Rosenberg, Eig & ARE REMEMBERED FOR YOUR GIFT I would be remiss if I did not thank Cooper; Stein, Sperling, Bennett, OF VOLUNTEERISM. the many people at the Maryland State DeJong, Driscoll & Greenfeig; Bregman, Thank all of you for your support, Bar Association - Paul Carlin, Janet Berbert, Schwartz & Gilday; Bullman, friendship, respect, and THANK YOU Eveleth, Wanda Claiborne, Pat Yevics Dunie, Burke & Feld; McCarthy, Wilson; FOR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES. and the staff of the Maryland Legal Brault, Graham; Furey Doolan & Abell; Beverly Mondin-VanderHaar, Services Corporation, Susan Erlichman, Clifford, Debelius, Bonifant, Fitzpatrick Executive Director, l979 - 2008 Harriet Robinson and previously Bob Rhudy; as well as Wilhelm Joseph, WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, Executive Director and his staff at the TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. Legal Aid Bureau for the many coopera- tive efforts in the delivery of Pro bono and Legal Aid services over the years. I deeply appreciate and thank the dedicated staff at the Bar Association - Cindy Brandenburg for 13 years of absolute dedicated service, who always gives her very best to me and the mem- bership every day; Tessy Gamboa for 20 years of courteous, diligent assistance to every attorney or member of the public who calls for assistance and thank you to the two part-time staff of LRS Leslie Wilson and Natalia McClure for their conscientious assistance to both attorneys and the public. Thank you to the Bar PAGE 7 FEATURE ARTICLE – LEGAL ETHICS

Excuse Me, it conflicts with directly with positions taken in the technology they use. The requirement by the New York, Florida and Alabama Bar to use reasonable measures to avoid such dis- Your Metadata is Showing Associations, and is at variance with posi- closure is consistent with ethics positions Joseph Hennessey tions taken by the District of Columbia Bar taken by the New York, Florida, Alabama, the Newman McIntosh & Hennessey, LLP Association and the American Bar District of Columbia and the American Bar Association. Association. The explosion of high technology is The question posed of the MD Ethics What does this mean for you? It means opening countless doors of efficiency and Cmte was "whether it is ethical for an attor- that before you send a document - especially opportunity for the legal profession. It is also ney recipient to view or use metadata from word processed documents - to opposing creating countless trap-doors with respect to documents produced by other parties?" The counsel, you must "strip" that document's our ethical obligations. The spread of technol- MD Ethics Cmte's answer was a succinct and metadata from it. In the State of Maryland, ogy seems to be increasing the number of straightforward. It stated, "there is no ethical the onus for protecting client confidences ethics issues so fast that one would think a NY violation if the recipient attorney . . . reviews falls squarely and completely on the attorney Stock Exchange-like stock ticker would be the or makes use of the metadata without first who creates and sends the document rather best way to keep pace. This article is about a ascertaining whether the sender intended to than the attorney who receives the document. significant Maryland Ethics Opinion that include such metadata." Earlier ethics opin- This obligation is troubling for attorneys who effects the way Maryland attorneys exchange ions from New York NY (Opinion 749 engage in courtesy email service of pleadings electronic documents, e.g., pleadings, discov- (2001) and 782 (2004)), Alabama (Opinion (who do not convert their word processed ery requests, draft contracts or agreements 2007-02), and Florida (Ethics Opinion 06-2) documents to Adobe "pdf" documents), trans- that are habitually attached to email or down- took the view that "data mining," i.e., the actional attorneys who engage in contract or loaded onto storage devices such as CD- search for hidden electronic information, is settlement negotiations by making changes to ROMs, and sent to opposing counsel. unethical. The DC Bar Legal Ethics a word processed document sent to opposing The problem is that the documents you Committee (Opinion 341) and American Bar counsel (using, for example, "redline" and email to opposing counsel generally has far Association's Standing Committee on Ethics "strikeout" features), and to any attorney that more information embedded in it than meets and Professional Responsibility (Formal exchanges digital documents with opposing the naked eye. Word processed documents Opinion 06-442) permit the viewing of hid- counsel. You must establish a protocol that in particular have a wealth of "metadata" den metadata so long as an attorney does not strips such documents of their metadata contained in the labyrinth of digital code. have actual knowledge that the metadata was before you send that document to your oppo- Metadata is a subset of data defined as "data inadvertently disclosed. In the event that the nents. about data." It is information about your disclosure was inadvertent, District of There are a variety of ways to strip document, the construction of your docu- Columbia attorneys have an obligation under metadata is too long to include in this article. ment, the history of your document's creation DC Ethics Opinion Nos. 256 and 318 to noti- A sample list includes: that makes the electronically produced docu- fy opposing counsel of the inadvertent dis- • in Microsoft Office applications, check- ment so valuable. Have you ever wondered closure. This obligation is recommended in ing "Tools, Options" and making sure why you can so easily "undo" changes that Rule 4.4(b) of the ABA Model Rules of "Allow Fast Saves" is in the OFF posi- have been made to a digital document? It is Professional Conduct. Yet, as the MD tion; because the history of the document's prior Ethics Cmte's opinion on metadata makes • removing personal information through incarnations is stored as metadata in the doc- clear, the Maryland Bar has specifically the "Security" tab in the Microsoft ument. A digital document's metadata can declined to adopt ABA Model Rule 4.4(b) "Tools" pull down menu; contain, not only the history of the docu- (See MD Ethics Docket 05-437). Thus, • in WordPerfect Office X3, using the ment's construction and evolution, but a Ethics Docket 2007-09 allows Maryland "File; Save without Metadata" option. chronology of who viewed or edited the doc- attorneys to review metadata even where • converting (or "rolling") your Word or ument and whatever comments those per- they have actual knowledge that such infor- WordPerfect document into a Adobe pdf sons might have inserted into the document. mation was inadvertently disclosed. document. Why is metadata an ethics trap door? While Maryland has taken permissive • for Microsoft Office 2003 or Office Because the record of a digital document's view towards those who look at metadata, it XP 2003 and above, using the creation, the deletions and additions to a takes an unforgiving position towards those "Remove Hidden Data" tool. This electronically generated document, and the who disclose metadata. In answer to a corol- can be downloaded at comments inserted into a document can lary question about whether "the attorney http://support.microsoft.com/ reveal attorney work product, disclose client sender has any duty to remove metadata from default.aspx?kbid=834427. confidences, and end up waiving attorney the files prior to sending them?", the MD • using third party software to scrub doc- client privilege. Specifically, an electronic Ethics Cmte stated that "the sending attorney uments. Metadata Assistant can be document that is disclosed to an opposing has an ethical obligation to take reasonable accessed at http://www.payneconsult- party without being stripped of its metadata measures to avoid the disclosure of confiden- ing.com and Workshare Protect can be can provide a wealth of otherwise protected tial or work product materials imbedded in accessed at http://www.workshare.com information about what your client and you the electronic discovery." It reached this con- Whatever method you use to strip meta- are thinking and the kind of legal advice you clusion based on MD Rule 1.1, requiring data, know that it might be a breach of pro- are providing - a tremendous advantage for competent representation, MD Rule 1.6, pro- fessional ethics to send a document contain- your adversaries in, for example, contract hibiting the disclosure of confidential infor- ing metadata to your opponent or adversary. negotiation or litigation. mation, and on the New York State Bar Thus, a new ethics protocol must be estab- In October 2006, the Maryland State Association Committee on Professional lished to prevent such metadata from being Bar Association Committee on Ethics ("MD Ethics Opinion 782 (2004), which states that sent. Ethics Cmte") metadata issues in Ethics attorneys have an obligation to "stay abreast Joseph Hennessey Docket No. 2007-09. The MD Ethics Cmte's of technological advances" and to behave rea- Jeffrey M. Axelson, Co-Chair position might come as a surprise to you - as sonably in accordance with the risks involved Samuel Shapiro, Co-Chair PAGE 8 NEW PRACTITIONER SECTION

WELCOME Court Chats will resume in the fall. Please We are in desperate need for mentors remember to bring your lunch, your col- in all practice areas and she would appreci- The New Practitioner's section leagues and your questions for our judges! ate your time and assistance in volunteer- would like to welcome Maeve McGrath Please contact our new chamber chat coor- ing to be mentors. Should you have any as the new Mentor/Mentee coordina- dinator, Casey Weinberg, at (301) 838-3318 questions please contact Maeve at 301- tor, Alison "Casey" Weinberg as the or [email protected] for more 610-0100 or [email protected]. new Chamber Chat coordinator and information. Heather Collier as Co-Chair of the GOT IDEAS? New Practitioner's section. MENTOR/MENTEE We are currently in the planning phase THANK YOU COMMITTEE for this section, including activities for As many of you know the Bar next year. If you have ideas, thoughts or The New Practitioner's section would like to get involved, please email would like to thank Ivonne Lindley for Association has a Mentor Program for New Practitioners. Maeve McGrath is Lili at [email protected] all her hard work the past 2 years as Co- or Heather at [email protected]. Chair of this section. this year's chair. The mentoring program purpose is to foster professionalism and Heather S. Collier, Co-Chair Lili Khozeimeh, Co-Chair CHAMBER CHATS improve the practice of law in Montgomery County by having experi- The Circuit Court Chat will be with the enced practitioners known for their high The next newsletter will be the Hon. Nelson W. Rupp, Jr. on June 11, 2008 degree of professionalism and commit- July/August issue ... the deadline for at 12:30p.m. in his chambers located on the ments to excellence impart their knowl- submission of material is July 10th. 6th Floor of the Circuit Court. District edge to new practitioners.

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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE BUSINESS LAW SECTION CINA/DELINQUENCY RESOLUTION SECTION The Business Law Section would like to BROWN BAG BENCH BAR thank Glenn Cooper, Esquire, for his Law Day MEETINGS The Alternative Dispute Resolution presentation on the Standards and Methods of June 11, 2008** October 22, 2008** section's offer to help the Court initiate a Corporate Control in Maryland. Mr. Cooper's September 18, 2008* November 20, 2008* discussion about the use of ADR and the break-out session was well attended and the December 17, 2008** operation of the Differentiated Case feedback has been excellent! We also would *=Delinquent **=CINA Management program was well received at like to thank Deborah Cohn, Esquire, and All meetings will be held in Courtroom the May bench bar committee meeting. The Marianne Kayan, Esquire, for their roundtable 18 of the District Court Building at 12:30 - section expects to convene a dialogue in the discussion on fundamental considerations of 1:30 PM. CINA bench/bar meetings will be fall. We would like to invite all section estate and business succession planning at a held on a Wednesday and Delinquent bench/ members and anyone else interested in par- joint meeting of the Business Law Section and bar meetings will be held on a Thursday. ticipating in this dialogue to contact either the Estates and Trusts Section. Please submit any agenda items that you may Ellen Kandell (at 301-588-5390) or Judith Planning already is underway for the have to Ann Wilson at Mustille (at 301-424-1720), co-chairs of the Business Law Section's 2008-2009 program [email protected], two days before the ADR Section, by June 1, 2008. In addition, schedule. Please contact one of the Section meeting. we are in the planning stage for the fall and Chairs if you have a proposed topic to present or winter of 2008 and encourage any section if you have an idea for a presentation that you members who are interested in taking a COMMERCIAL LITIGATION would like to attend. We will do what we can to SECTION leadership role in next year's programs or incorporate your ideas into the programming. CLEs to contact us soon. Thanks for a great year!! The next breakfast meeting of the Ellen F. Kandell, Co-Chair James L. Parsons, Jr., Co-Chair Commercial Litigation Section will take place Judith A. Mustille, Co-Chair David P. Shapiro, Co-Chair on Thursday, May 29, 2008, from 8:00-9:00 a.m., at the offices of Lerch, Early & Brewer, WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 460, Bethesda. TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. Please RSVP to Becky Madison at (301) 657- 0726, or [email protected]. Senator Rob Garagiola (D-Mont Co), of Stein, Sperling, Bennett, De Jong, Driscoll & Greenfeig, P.C., will be our guest speaker pre- senting a legislative update. There will be no meeting held in July for the Commercial Litigation Section. The breakfast Meetings will resume in September and a date will be circulated in the future. Jeffrey M. Schwaber, Co-Chair J. Bradford McCullough, Co-Chair CRIMINAL LAW SECTION The criminal law section is proud to have come to the end of a very successful year. Among others, we put on programs on Bond (Continued on following page)

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(Continued from preceding page) Reza: [email protected] or 301-230- BAMC - which is critical for volunteers to Reviews in the District Court, Immigration 5200; Lindsay: [email protected] succeed with programming, on top of law for the criminal practitioner, Review of or 301-340-9090. extremely demanding schedules, which all of appellate law, and Mending fences with the Enjoy your summer and looking forward us face. The invaluable assistance with sched- State's Attorney's office, just to name a few. to seeing you on June 26! uling, communication, and facilitation by Ed Carol and I were very pleased that so many Reza Golesorkhi, Co-Chair Katz, both my husband and the manager of practitioners attended our meetings and that Rhian McGrath, Co-Chair our Law Firm, ensured that everything always we developed a core group of attendees. P. Lindsay Parvis, Co-Chair ran smoothly. Thanks to all who have been kind enough to My last thank you is to my Co-Chair, attend this year. IMMIGRATION LAW Jinhee Wilde. Had she not invited me to be Next year Jessica Zarrella of the State's SECTION Co-Chair this year, I would not have had the Attorneys Office has agreed to act as co-chair same opportunity to interact with so many with me. We plan to offer a number of new As I will not be returning next year, as of you, and to have served the Bar in this programs and hope you will continue to par- Co-Chair of the Immigration Law Section, I way. ticipate in this great experience. would first like to thank everyone who par- As both the Co-Chair of the Immigration Carol A. Crawford, Co-Chair ticipated in all of our events - as Law Section, and the Chair of Advocacy for Marc Emden, Co-Chair speakers/presenters and/or participants. I the American Immigration Lawyers truly appreciate all of the wonderful and gen- Association's (AILA) Washington Chapter FAMILY LAW SECTION erous feedback about all of our programs and (which includes MD, VA, & DC) my motto the continually growing level of participation this year has been: "Continually Raising The September 18, 2008 January 15, 2009 from event to event. Bar." With all of your involvement, I sincere- October 23, 2008 February 19, 2009 In addition, Bev, Cindy, and Marleni pro- ly believe that we have! As BAMC is such a November 20, 2008 March –TBD vided ongoing support and assistance from phenomenal collection of people, and I have December – TBD April 16, 2009 All meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 5:30p.m. in the CLE WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, Classroom of the Bar Association Building, TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. unless otherwise noted. Many thanks to Stuart and Vicki, our out- Appellate Practice going co-chairs, for their fantastic work on behalf of the Section. It was an interesting, dynamic, and packed year for the Section. Of Law Office of Paul Benkert course, this would not have been possible 21 Years Experience without the efforts of the Section's committee chairs and volunteers. A big thank you to all! Appellate Briefs, Oral Arguments, Centiorari Petitions Please join us for the Section's plan- Maryland and Federal Courts ning meeting on Thursday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the BAMC's CLE classroom. Bring Former Federal Attorney, Assistant State’s Attorney, your ideas and enthusiasm. Big inducement and Corporate General Counsel - refreshments provided! If you want to Current practice specializing in appellate advocacy learn more about leadership opportunities or can't join us but are interested in getting Will research and ghost write for you or enter appearance involved, please let us know - Rhian: [email protected] or 301-986-1300; 301-3340-66090 • [email protected]

LAW OFFICES OF COURTLAND K. TOWNSEND, JR. *************** 6804 COASTAL HIGHWAY TOWNSEND TOWERS OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 *************** TWENTY-SIX YEARS PREVIOUS PRACTICE IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND *************** FAX: (410) 524-4953 TELEPHONE: (410) 524-4300 PAGE 11 COMMITTEES & SECTIONS met so many terrific professionals here. I look attention he has devoted to the Law Firm usually law firm administrators and managing forward to seeing you at future BAMC events Management Section over these many years. partners. It provides an opportunity to obtain and as our legal careers continue to intersect. The Section is on summer break and will feedback and have questions answered regard- Thank you, again!! meet again in September, 2008. The meetings ing issues of concern that arise. The discus- Cynthia Groomes Katz, Outgoing Co-Chair have been held on the third Thursday of each sion is honest and forthright and the partici- month at 8:00 a.m. Our next meeting will be pants are genuinely interested in assisting LAW FIRM MANAGEMENT held on September 18, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. at the each other. SECTION MEETING DATES office of Ward & Klein, Chartered, 2275 Over the years the group has evolved to Research Boulevard, Suite 720, Rockville, predominately serve small and middle sized September 18, 2008 February 19, 2009 Maryland 20850. Should you need direc- firms. We welcome the involvement of larger October 16, 2008 March 19, 2009 tions, please call 240-243-7200. The meetings firms and hope they find it a valuable resource November 20, 2008 April 16, 2009 will likely rotate between the Ward & Klein, as well. This year, we will add round table December 18, 2008 May 21, 2009 Charted and Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy dinner meetings specifically directed towards January 15, 2009 & Ecker, P.A. larger firms. David Pordy has graciously All meetings are held on the 3rd The topic of our first meeting will be offered to assist in that regard. Thursday of the month at 8:00a.m. in a loca- "Doing Business in Challenging Economic Should any issues concern arise during tion to be announced. Times," it will be a round table of law firm the summer months, please feel free to email After 19 years of service to the commu- administrators and managing partners. I hope at [email protected]. I will nity, David Pordy is stepping down as the to hold meetings addressing compliance make every effort to provide a prompt Section Chair of the Law Firm Management issues, technology, efficient use of office response to you. It is my hope that the Section Section. David has been invaluable in space, personnel management, moral and will continue to be a valuable resource and I organizing the Section. The Bar Association other topics in the coming year. look forward to strong participation in the and legal community owe a debt of gratitude For those of you not familiar with this coming year. to him for his years of service. On behalf of Section, it is a tremendous resource for those David M. Schoenfeld, Chair the Bar, I thank David for the time and who attend regularly. The participants are (Continued on following page)

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(Continued from preceding page) With the growing number of foreclosures or business. Prior to 1999, the home office and bankruptcies, many practitioners have was required to be the principal place of busi- TAXATION LAW SECTION expressed an interest in having the Taxation ness of the taxpayer's trade or business. The The Taxation Law Section meets on the Law Section present a CLE Program on the often discussed case dealing with this issue is second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm Important Income Tax Aspects of the 1993 case of Soliman v. Commissioner. In at the law offices of Miller, Miller & Canby Foreclosures and Bankruptcies. We are work- that case, Dr. Soliman spent many hours per 200B Monroe Street Rockville, MD 20850 ing on putting a program together and will be week at hospitals, but the hospitals did not Phone: 301-762-5212. The next meeting will making further announcements in the next provide him with an office space. He created be on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. All inter- monthly newsletter. Any one interested in a home office space for his work. The deduc- ested persons are welcomed to attend. presenting at this upcoming CLE program, tions were denied at the Supreme Court Thanks to Alan Zipp, David DeJong, please contact Glenn Anderson at 301-762- because the hospital was Soliman's principal Glenn Anderson, and Chaya Kundra for the 5212. place of business, not the home office. The successful April 30, 2008 CLE Program For those of us who prepare tax returns, Code was amended in 1999 to reflect that the "Important Income Tax Aspects of Buying or we are frequently asked by our clients "can I principal place of business may also include a Selling a Business". The program was well deduct my home office?" home office, even if not the principal place of attended and received very favorable com- The ability to take a home office deduc- the business, if there is no other fixed location ments from the attendees. tion on an individual tax return is often a where the taxpayer conducts substantial For Law Day, the Taxation Law Section curiosity of a taxpayer and frequently litigated administrative or management activities of presented a CLE program in conjunction with the by the IRS. In order to deduct home office such business. Estates and Trusts and Elder Law Sections on expenses, there must be a specific portion of The use test may also be met if the tax- Marketing Like a Pro. Thanks to John E. the home which is used exclusively used for a payer uses the office exclusively and regular- Hellerman who served as our featured speaker trade or business, on a regular basis. The ly as a place to meet with patients, clients or for this presentation and special thanks to Jay exclusivity use test is mandatory. A taxpayer customers in the normal course of trade or Eisenberg - Chair of the Estates and Trust Section cannot qualify to deduct office expenses if he business. and Camilla McRory - Chair of the Elder Law also uses the office space to do online bill pay- The use of a space not within or attached Section for their time and efforts in working with ing and shopping on the weekend. to the home but which exists as a separate me to put this exciting CLE program together. The business use must be tied to a trade structure may also meet requirements for the

WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. PAGE 13 COMMITTEES & SECTIONS deduction of expenses if used exclusively and over the past year. We will be co-chairing the THE DAILY RECORD on a regular basis in connection with the tax- Section in the coming year and are looking REPORTS MARYLAND’S payer's trade or business. Examples of this forward to serving the worker's compensation TOP 100 WOMEN– are: an artist's studio or a carpenter's work- community in that regard. shop. A number of people have indicated that 2008 HONOREES If a taxpayer has more than one business the meetings are difficult to attend, due to the The Daily Record has published location, the gross income of the business time. Our next meeting will be held at 5:00 Maryland’s Top 100 Women. The pro- must be allocated to the different business p.m. rather than 4:30 p.m. in an effort to make gram recognizes women throughout the locations on a reasonable basis. Expenses it easier for everyone to attend. It will also be generated by the business section of the home held on the second Thursday, rather than the state for outstanding achievement in pro- are fully deductible, such as a business phone third Thursday of each month. Thus, the next fessional accomplishment, community or fax line, or painting of the office. Expenses meeting will be September 11, 2008 at 5:00 leadership and mentoring. for keeping up and running the home, howev- p.m. We will continue to hold our meetings at The individuals from Montgomery er, must be apportioned to the home office the Bar Association conference room, unless County being recognized are: based on the percentage of the home that is there exists a scheduling conflict. Judge Mary Ellen Barbera used for business, such as insurance, utilities At this point, we will not have a sched- Court of Special Appeals of Maryland and general repairs. uled speaker for our first meeting. Instead, we Expenses for a home office are reported will discuss recent cases and issues that may Wanda G. Caporaletti on IRS form 8829. Practitioners often refer to have developed over the summer break. If we Law Office of Wanda G. Caporaletti this form as the "audit me form" since the IRS are able to secure a speaker, we will send out Councilmember Valerie Ervin has been known to carefully scrutinize notice. We hope to have a number of speakers expenses claimed for a home office. in the coming year, including Commissioners, Montgomery County Council This month's article on the home office vocational rehabilitation experts, Medicare Mary Ellen Flynn deduction was written by Christine E. experts, and others speak to the Section. We Andalman & Flynn, PC Buckley. welcome any suggestions that you may have Glenn M. Anderson, Chair regarding speakers of interest. Treasurer Nancy K. Kopp We look forward to seeing everyone in State of Maryland WORKERS COMPENSATION the fall. Senator Rona E. Kramer LAW SECTION Jonathan S. Beiser, Co-Chair State of Maryland David M. Schoenfeld, Co-Chair September 11, 2008 January 8, 2009 Hannah Sassoon October – TBD February 12, 2009 Montgomery County November 13, 2008 March 12, 2009 Office of the Sheriff December 11, 2008 April – TBD All meetings are held on the 2nd The next newsletter will be Judge Katherine D. Savage Thursday of the month at 5:00p.m. in the the July/August issue ... the Circuit Court for Montgomery County Conference Room of the Bar Association deadline for submission of Sally L. Sternbach Building, unless otherwise noted. Rockville Economic Development, Inc. On behalf of the Worker's Compensation material is July 10th. Law Section we wish to thank Wanda Judith Vaughan-Prather Caporaletti and Kevin O'Connell on the fan- Montgomery County Commission tastic job they have done chairing this Section for Women WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD.

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PRO BONO–"A WIN-WIN" Julie B. Christopher James F. Shalleck Foundation, we wish to thank these super Mary Kay Canarte, Managing Attorney Adrienne Corely Jonathan S. Shurberg attorneys for their time and dedication!! Marjorie G. DiLima David Slacter Gilchrist Germantown Center The Pro Bono Program continues to David C. Driscoll, Jr. C. Paul Smith Jonathan Bloom Stacy Reid Swain serve the many residents of Montgomery Terence B. Garvey Dianne Stewart-Hamlin Shondell Foster Robert Wagman County who cannot afford legal representa- Luis Gomez, Jr. Harry L. Stone Lyndolynn Mitchell Lynette Whitfield tion, especially in family law cases. The Bar Robert K. Goren Heather Sunderman Jacqueline Ngole Foundation Family Law Training Sessions Dontrice P. Hamilton Regan A. Sweeney Gilchrist Wheaton Center known as the Rita Rosenkrantz Family Law Craig L. Holcomb James A. Vidmar Michele Cabrera Bob Spar Training are available for viewing by web- Alan S. Kerxton James A. Vidmar, Jr. Adrienne Corley David Vega cast by any attorney. This extensive and in- Michael P. Hsur Michael G. Wolff Oluwole Falodun Juan Washington depth six hour family law training is a must Andrew Lawrence David C. Woll, Sr. R. Halfmann Maureen Wilkerson see!! Please feel free to forward the link Ivonne C. Lindley Donya Zimmerman Jay Marks below to any interested attorneys or your asso- Marcia J. Mills TESS Center ciates. The excellent compilation of family Last month, the following activity took Ken Auerbach Ricky Malik law materials are available for any Maryland place in the Pro Bono Program: Jeff Barham Jay Marks barred attorneys in good standing who agree Intakes - 239 Open Cases - 188 Damon Catacolos Priya Sharma to take a pro bono case!! Case Referred - 46 Cases Closed - 197 Mike Kitzman David Vega Please call (301) 762-5831 or submit The Board of Directors also wishes to Lydia Lawless Juan Washington an email or written request with your thank the Child Custody Hero's who have han- availability for a pro bono case to dled these very difficult cases under the Child BANKING ON JUSTICE [email protected]. To view Custody Grant. The Maryland Court of Appeals recently click use the LINK: amended MD Rule 16-610 governing attorney http://www.gorebrothers.com/webcast/mcba/ Contested Custody Cases trust accounts to ensure that banks participat- Our legal clinics offer a unique opportu- Julie B. Christopher Alejandro Radice ing in the IOLTA Program pay interest rates on nity to get a glimpse of the many complex Aileen Oliver Jonathan S. Shurberg IOLTA deposits that are comparable to rates issues facing our low-income residents includ- June S. Phillips paid on similarly situated non-IOLTA ing debt and bankruptcy problems, divorce, ~ accounts. The Rule means more funding for custody, child support, housing, The PRO BONO Evening Legal Clinics legal aid. Virtually all Maryland Financial employment/contract issues, individual rights are at three locations. The long awaited Institutions will remain approved to accept or disability cases. The volunteer attorneys Germantown UpCounty Center has thus far IOLTA Accounts pursuant to the new Rule, who attend our clinics get to do pro bono serv- been a great success. We are very grateful for which takes effect April 1, 2008. ice while also networking with other attorneys Jonathan Bloom, Esquire and Stacy Reid The Maryland State Bar Association, and the clients. It is a rewarding experience for Swain, Esquire who help supervise this new Maryland Legal Services Corporation, and all who attend. Attorneys must be scheduled clinic in Germantown. The Evening Legal Montgomery County Bar Foundation Pro Bono into the clinics. If you would like to have this Clinics at TESS and the Gilchrist Center in program thanks all approved financial institu- unique opportunity to be apart of something Wheaton continue to thrive under the able tions, especially Honor Roll Members who are very special or you would like to review avail- assistance of Jay Marks, Esquire, David Vega, surpassing the eligibility requirements and pay- able cases, please contact MaryKay Canarte at Esquire, and Juan Carlos Washington, ing higher interest rates on IOLTA. (301) 762-5831 ([email protected]). Esquire. Their assistance and commitment Adams National Bank Citibank We still have some clinic vacancies for the continues to be the backbone of our Pro Bono American Bank Colombo Bank Summer 2008 calendar for attorney participation. Program along with the many committed vol- Capital Bank Sandy Spring Bank Some attorneys come for a season and some stay unteers. Chevy Chase Bank for many seasons to come. Come join us! The following attorneys volunteered dur- For a complete list of all financial institu- ing the month of April 2008 at the Clinics. On tions approved to accept IOLTA deposits, visit OUR PRO BONO HEROES... behalf of the Board of Directors of the Bar www.mlsc.org. The following attorneys volunteered their time to the Pro Bono program this past month. On behalf of the Montgomery County EVENING WALK-IN CLINICS Bar Foundation Board of Directors, we thank 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month each of you for your generosity and dedication (6:00 PM to 8:30 PM) (5:30 PM to 8:00 PM) to our Pro Bono clients. We are pleased to Tel: (301) 565-7675 Tel: (240) 777-4940 announce that the hourly rate has increased TESS Community Service Center Charles W. Gilchrist Center to $80.00 per hour for complex CUSTODY 8513 Piney Branch Road for Cultural Diversity cases. If you are interested in receiving referrals for contested custody, please con- Silver Spring, Maryland 20901 11319 Elkin Street tact [email protected] or call Wheaton, Maryland 20901 (301) 762-5831. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month Pro Bono Cases Elliott A. Alman John C. Moffett (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM) Sarah R. Alves Jonathan P. Morgan Tel: (240) 777-6940 Monifa N. Bailey Zachary E. Nahass Charles Gilchrist Center for Cultural Edouard J. Bouquet Aileen Oliver Diversity - Upcounty Germantown Chrisandra Bradford Marylin Pierre 12900 Middlebrook Road Jonathan R. Bloom Alex Radice Germantown, MD 20874 Judith L. Bluefeld Emily L. Russell PAGE 17 SPECIALTY BAR ASSOCIATIONS

J. FRANKLYN BOURNE BAR Negotiation Project, on "Difficult The Montgomery County Inn of Court ASSOCIATION, INC. Conversations: How to Discuss What meets on the second Tuesday of the month Montgomery County Committee Matters Most." Distinguished guests from September through May in Rockville, include: The Honorable Ann S. Sundt and The for a social hour and dinner, followed by an The J. FRANKLYN BOURNE BAR Honorable Diane O. Leasure. Continental educational presentation in the Circuit Court. ASSOCIATION, INC., Montgomery breakfast begins at 8:15 and the program will The Inn offers trial advocacy programs, County Committee will hold its next month- run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be accentuating legal excellence, civility, profes- ly meeting on Saturday, June 7, 2008, from provided. Collaborative training is not sionalism and ethics. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the conference room required and we encourage anyone with an Usually, the Montgomery County Inn of the Bar Association of Montgomery interest in Collaborative Practice or in the sub- has been fortunate to have more qualified County, Maryland, 27 West Jefferson Street, ject matter being presented to attend. For fur- applicants than available vacancies. While Rockville, Maryland 20850. Breakfast will be ther information please contact Darcy A. preference is given to Montgomery County served. For more information, contact Holly Shoop at (301) 838-3228 or litigators, the Inn seeks to have a member- Reed, Esq. at (301) 587-9480. [email protected]. ship that reflects a rich diversity in race, gen- der, ethnic background, and practice special- MARYLAND DEFENSE MONTGOMERY COUNTY INN ty. Applications are available and may be COUNSEL obtained from Kathy Parker, Secretary to OF COURT MEMBERSHIP Judge John W. Debelius, III, Circuit Court Maryland Defense Counsel OPENINGS 2008-2009 for Montgomery County, 50 Maryland Annual Meeting and Crab Feast The Montgomery County Inn of Court is Avenue, Room 901, Rockville, MD 20850, June 4, 2008 ~ 5:30p.m. completing its twentieth year and is devoted to telephone number: (240) 777-9212, email: Bo Brooks at Lighthouse Point developing the ethical and trial advocacy [email protected], or Dorothy Fait, 2701 Boston St. skills of Montgomery County litigators. The Membership Chair of the Inn, One Church Canton Inn currently comprises 113 members: 29 Street, Suite 800, Rockville, MD 20850, The cost is $75 for members; $90 for Associates, 29 Barristers, 37 Benchers, and 18 (301) 251-0100, email: non-members. Judges & Masters. Associates are recent law [email protected]. Complete applica- Contact [email protected] school graduates or attorneys licensed to prac- tions are to be returned to either of the above or www.mddefensecounsel.org. tice law in Maryland for not more than five no later than June 8, 2008. years. Associates serve a one-year term and MARYLAND there are 27 vacancies anticipated for 2008- MONTGOMERY COUNTY COLLABORATIVE 2009. Barristers are attorneys licensed to WOMEN’S BAR PRACTICE COUNCIL practice law in Maryland for at least five ASSOCIATION years, who are of good character and seek to On June 6, 2008, the Maryland improve their skills as trial or appellate advo- The 19th Annual Susan G. Komen Collaborative Practice Council proudly pres- cates. Barristers serve a three-year term and 9 National Race for the Cure will be held on ents the First Annual Collaborative Practice vacancies are anticipated for 2008-2009. Saturday, June 7, 2008, on the Washington Symposium at the Turf Valley Resort in Benchers are attorneys licensed to practice Mall in Washington D.C. and the Montgomery Ellicott City, Maryland. Suzanne Brunsting, law in Maryland, who have demonstrated County Chapter of the Women's Bar Association Esquire, an accomplished collaborative practi- superior character, ability and competence as has formed a team. Our name is Ladies Bar tioner and member of the IACP Board, will trial or appellate advocates. Benchers are Chargers. Breast cancer touches all of our present "Collaborative Advocacy - How is honored with lifetime membership in the Inn, lives. The $30 you pay to join this event helps the Different and Why is the Distinction So but vacancies occasionally occur, so applica- fund the research and awareness campaigns. Join Important?" Also presenting is Gabriella tions for Bencher positions are also being us for the fun and comradery. Walking or run- Salvatore, a participant in the Harvard taken. (Continued on following page) WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD.

Litigation Support – Expert Witness Testimony METROPOLITAN Business Valuation – Pension Valuation – Financial Analysis Forensic Accounting – Financial Fraud Investigations PROCESS SERVICES Tax Issues – Income Tax Preparation (301) 929-6819 24 Hour Cell (301) 252-0706 Alan Zipp Skip Tracing Unlimited Attempts Certified Public Accountant Rush Services within 48 hours Attorney at Law Court Filings Available Certified Business Appraiser Scheduled Pickups Certified Fraud Examiner KARL STEPHENS Telephone 301-340-0084 – [email protected] P.O. Box 6811 Silver Spring, MD 20916 932 Hungerford Drive, Suite 13 Rockville, MD 20850 Serving DC, MD and VA PAGE 18 SPECIALTY BAR ASSOCIATIONS

(Continued from preceding page) Our chapter is welcoming the Honorable the Montgomery County Chapter of the ning is good exercise. Come with your friends, Cheryl McCally as its new president for the Women's Bar. It was gone by too fast. I children, grandchildren and take this easy walk 2008-2009 year. She will be holding a plan- wish everyone a happy, healthy summer. If or short run. Strollers are welcome. Laurel ning meeting on June 23rd at 5:30 pm at El want to join the Montgomery County Anchors is our team captain. Please register for Mariachi. Please RSVP to her if you can Chapter of the Women's Bar Association, the event in advance at the Race for the Cure attend. Let's make next year as great as this you can get an application at web site at www.nationalraceforthecure.org. year. http://www.wba-md.org. Register with our team. Scroll down to "L" It was an honor serving as president of Sherry L. Leichman, President and link to "Ladies Bar Chargers." You do not have to fundraise; you only pay $30 and you get a T shirt. This is the only expense. Laurel is leading a group to train for the walk/run on RESERVE YOUR SPOT Thursdays from Needwood Park Trail at 6:30 pm sharp at the last parking lot where the trial begins near the lake. The group will go slow and easy and there will be different pace groups for runners and walkers. Bring some RETIREMENT DINNER AND JAMES W. SALTER, III water. For more information write: ROAST GOLF TOURNAMENT [email protected]. IN HONOR OF Friday, June 13, 2008 Our chapter's annual End of the Year BEVERLY MONDIN, Barbeque is set for MONDAY, JUNE 9, Bretton Woods Golf Course 2008 AT 5:30 PM at the home of Lenore EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 15700 River Road ~ Germantown Schneiderman. We will be honoring Judge Monday, June 16, 2008 For additional information and Sundt. This event is totally relaxed. Come in The Hilton Hotel, Rockville casual clothing. We will be grilling and there entry form, please contact Bretton will be hot dogs, hamburgers, salads and back ~ For more information and Woods at (301) 948-5405 (x310). by popular demand - make your own ice registration form, see insert ~ Judge William Turner cream Sundaes.

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MSBA BOARD OF MARYLAND STATE BAR that all judges take an oath of loyalty to him. GOVERNORS – 2008-2009 Those who refused to take the oath, as well as ASSOCIATION ANNUAL many protestors, were arrested or placed under Katherine Kelly Howard, President MEETING 2008 house arrest. The ABA condemned that action. Thomas C. Cardaro, President-Elect June 11-14, 2008 Over 700 lawyers demonstrated in Washington, D.C., in support of the Pakistani judges and John P. Kudel, Treasurer For more information or to register, Thomas D. Murphy, Secretary 13,000 ABA members signed a petition asking please visit http://www.msba.org/events/ President Musharraf to restore the constitution, Alison L. Asti, Past President annualmeeting/default.asp. reinstate the judges and release the protestors. Robert T. Gonzales, ABA State Delegate The ABA will continue to try to assist the Michelle Stawinski, Young Lawyers Chair judges and lawyers in Pakistan. REPORT ON THE ABA Second, the ABA is part of a broad coali- 1-Year Term Members MIDYEAR MEETING tion seeking passage of legislation that would Thomas P. Ryan (410) 528-7700 John J. McCarthy, ABA Delegate increase salaries for federal judges, who have Harry C. Storm (301) 986-1300 not received a merit pay increase since 1992. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES Mr. Neukom said that to attract and retain the 2-Year Term Members The House of Delegates of the American best federal judges, it is imperative that judges Suzy L. Eckstein (301) 424-8081 Bar Association (the "House") met on have a reasonable compensation scheme that Monday, February 11, 2008. Laurel G. David W. Lease (301) 838-8950 reflects the demanding and important work Bellows of Illinois presided as Chair of the John C. Monahan (301) 251-1811 that judges perform. House. Third, the ABA is leading efforts to pass Stephen H. Ring (301) 540-8180 Statement by the ABA President Rebecca N. Strandberg (240) 247-0675 legislation at the federal level that will clarify First, in November, Pakistan's President and reinforce the guarantees of the attorney- Floyd Willis, III (301) 424-6622 Pervez Musharraf announced a state of emer- client privilege. ~ www.msba.org ~ gency, suspended the constitution and insisted President Neukom highlighted several upcoming events for 2008. Two summits are WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, scheduled for 2008: a Goal IX Diversity sum- TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. mit, and a legal education summit that will bring together law school deans, law firm managing partners and general counsel to talk about legal education and coordination with practitioners. The ABA will once again be lob- bying on ABA Day in Washington in April. The top two lobbying priorities are protecting the attorney-client privilege and increasing funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), which is currently budgeted for $311 million. In 1981, the appropriation for LSC was $321 million - that translates to $732 mil- lion in today's dollars, which is $321 million less than the current appropriation. Finally, President Neukom updated the House on the ABA's World Justice Project, which features eleven co-sponsors and has already raised $6 million of the $8 million it (Continued on following page)

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(Continued from preceding page) Young Lawyer Member-at-Large [105A] On behalf of the Criminal Justice plans to raise by Spring 2008 to promote its proj- Jonathan W. Wolfe of New Jersey Section, Nina Marino of California moved ects. These projects include a scholars program RECOMMENDATIONS VOTED ON Report 105A urging federal, state, local, trib- that is creating Nobel-quality work; multi-disci- BY THE HOUSE al and territorial governments and their pros- plinary meetings on five continents that have ARMED FORCES LAW ecutors to vigorously prosecute cases of recognized the importance of the rule of law; a [108] On behalf of the Section of Litigation, elder abuse, neglect and financial exploita- rule of law index that will be applied in five Patricia L. Refo of Arizona moved Report 108 tion by the creation of special elder abuse countries this year; and an international World urging Congress to enact legislation, like the units within the prosecutor's office or by the Justice Forum in Vienna in July 2008 with atten- Veterans Advocacy Act of 2007, which pro- designation of a specially trained prosecutor dees from many disciplines and countries. It is motes the provision of legal services to veter- to handle elder abuse cases. David M. anticipated that the World Justice Program will ans and members of the Armed Forces to English of Missouri spoke in favor of the emerge as a stand-alone enterprise in 2009. assist them in obtaining the full range of recommendation. The recommendation was Report of the Nominating Committee health care, benefits and services to which approved. On behalf of the committee, Thomas R. they are lawfully entitled. Robert L. Weinberg [105B] On behalf of the Criminal Justice Curtin of New Jersey, Chair of the Steering of the District of Columbia, Gregory L. Ulrich Section, Stephen A. Saltzburg of the District Committee of the Nominating Committee, of Michigan and Dale C. Doerhoff of Missouri of Columbia moved Report 105B amending reported on the following nominations for the spoke in favor of the recommendation. The Rule 3.8 of the ABA Model Rules of terms indicated: recommendation was approved. Professional Conduct to identify prosecutors' OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION BUSINESS LAW obligations when they know of new evidence President-Elect (2008-09) [10C] On behalf of the Ohio State Bar establishing a reasonable likelihood that a Carolyn B. Lamm of the District of Columbia Association, Kathleen B. Burke of Ohio convicted defendant did not commit the Chair of the House of Delegates moved Report 10C supporting the retention of offense of which he was convicted. The rec- (2008-2010) the 10-day time limit in Rule 8002 of the ommendation was approved. William C. Hubbard of South Carolina Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure for [105C] On behalf of the Criminal Justice MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF filing a notice of appeal from a judgment, Section, Nina Marino of California moved GOVERNORS (2008-2011) order or decree in a bankruptcy case and Report 105C urging federal, state, tribal, local District Members opposing any proposed amendments to Rule and territorial governments to authorize and District 1: Stephen L. Tober of New 8002 that would lengthen the time for filing a implement sentencing laws and rules of proce- Hampshire notice of appeal. Michael H. Reed of dure that both protect public safety and give District 2: W. Anthony Jenkins of Michigan Pennsylvania spoke in favor of the recommen- mitigating consideration to youthful offend- District 4: Robert N. Weiner of the District of dation. The recommendation was approved. ers. The recommendation was approved. Columbia CRIMINAL JUSTICE [105D] On behalf of the Criminal Justice District 6: Howard H. Vogel of Tennessee [102B] On behalf of the Section of Section, Stephen A. Saltzburg of the District District 12: Craig A. Orraj of New Mexico Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice, of Columbia moved Revised Report 105D Section Members-at-Large Thomas M. Susman of the District of Columbia adopting the black letter ABA Criminal Justice General Practice, Solo and Small Firm moved Revised Report 102B urging national, Standards on Prosecutorial Investigations, Division federal, state, tribal, territorial and local bar asso- dated February 2008 to supplement the ABA Lee S. Kolczun of Ohio ciations, in cooperation with state and local pro Criminal Justice Standards on the Prosecution Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section bono, lawyer referral, and legal aid programs, to Function. The recommendation was Mitchell A. Orpett of Illinois establish programs for representation of victims approved as revised. Minority Member-at-Large of identity theft who need assistance in recovery Richard A. Soden of Massachusetts from the crime. Nina Marino of California spoke The full ABA report can be found at Woman Member-at-Large in favor of the recommendation. The recommen- http://www.abanet.org/leadership/2008/ Lauren Stiller Rikleen of Massachusetts dation was approved as revised. midyear/docs/Select_Committee_Report.doc WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. PAGE 21 WHAT’S NEW ...

ACCOLADES that we have moved to 1244 19th Street, Fenster's office is located at 50 West NW, Washington, DC 20036. Montgomery Avenue, Suite 335, Rockville, Nancy G. Fax, of Bethesda, has been elected MD 20850. Mr. Fenster's telephone num- as a member of the Board of Regents of The Jill D. Caravaggio is pleased to announce ber is (301) 251-0333, his e-mail address is American College of Trust and Estate that she has relocated her offices to 8923 [email protected], and his website Counsel. Ms. Fax is a trust and estate attor- Fingerboard Road, Suite C, Frederick, MD is www.jfensterlaw.com. ney with the law firm of Pasternak & Fidis, 21704. Ms. Caravaggio will maintain a P.C. The American College of Trust and satellite office at 200-A Monroe Street, Timothy D. Junkin is pleased to announce Estate Counsel (“ACTEC”) is a national pro- Suite 115, Rockville, MD 20850 and will the relocation of his law practice to 2275 fessional organization of more than 2,600 continue her practice in the area of collec- Research Blvd., Suite 500, Rockville, MD lawyers who have made outstanding contribu- tions in DC, MD and VA with an emphasis 20850; tel.: (301) 980-0634; fax: (301) 294- tions to the field of trust and estate law. on mechanic's liens and Miller Act claims. 2522; email: [email protected]. Washington, DC attorney Mark T. Jill can be reached at (301) 810-5013, email Ellen L. Lee is pleased to announce the McDermott has been appointed as this year’s [email protected]. relocation of her office to 2401 Research Blvd., Suite 150, Rockville, MD 20850; legislative chairman for the American Jeffrey Fenster, former senior personal tel.: (301) 990-9006; fax: (301) 990-9155; Academy of Adoption Attorneys. The injury litigator at Stein, Sperling, Bennett, email: [email protected]. Academy is a national organization of over DeJong, Driscoll & Greenfeig, P.C., is 300 attorneys who have distinguished them- pleased to announce the formation of a gen- RENT/LEASE selves in the field of adoption law. Mr. eral practice concentrating in personal McDermott is a past president of the Academy. injury litigation. Mr. Fenster has sixteen BETHESDA – off Massachusetts's years of experience litigating cases through- Avenue, one or two furnished offices in LEGAL ANNOUNCEMENTS out southern Maryland and in the District of suite with lawyers. Copier, fax, library, The Burr Law Firm is pleased to announce Columbia and has served as sole counsel on telephone, and high-speed wireless internet. that Emily Hobbins has joined the firm and hundreds of jury and bench trials. Mr. No lease to sign, rent one or both offices, by month or yearly. 15 minutes to D.C. Courts WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, or Rockville. Free parking. $795 for larger, TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. furnished, $500 for smaller unfurnished, per month, inclusive. Shops, banks, eateries on the premises. Call Steve at 301-229-7900. BETHESDA – Two offices available: one very large (19 x 13) office and one large office (14 x 14) in Air Rights north building with unobstructed southern view, one block from metro with plenty of parking, with shared receptionist and use of conference rooms, kitchen, copier, phone, voice mail. Very large office could be broken into two small offices if preferred. Secretarial space and garage parking also available. Call Steve Jacobson 301-951-1583. NORTH BETHESDA / ROCKVILLE – Corner windowed office with secretarial space in The Executive Condominium on Executive Blvd. Walking distance to White Flint Metro Station and easy access to Rockville Pike, I-270 and Old Georgetown Rd. Suite with other attorneys has receptionist services, two conference rooms, photo copier, law library, fax, DSL and kitchenette. Parking is free to tenant, staff and clients. Looking for compatible attorneys who may be interested in referrals. Contact Larry Kent at (301) 984- 1212 or [email protected]. CHEVY CHASE – Executive Office – prime location directly above Friendship Heights metro station. Private office fully furnished, reception service with call answering, free Keurig coffee bar, snack area with plasma TV. Below market sub- (Continued on following page) PAGE 22 WHAT’S NEW ...

(Continued from preceding page) near Shady Grove Road. These offices have parking, flexible lease terms, all credit lease to Oct 1, 2008. Then can enter into just been built out in a brand new suite. considered-Located in a convenient office new lease (6mo or 1 yr) if desired. $1295 Includes internet, phone, fax, copier, park with great views with childcare and contact [email protected]. kitchen, and 2 conference rooms. Available retail close by. Perfect for your business. COLUMBIA – Two 140-sq.ft. offices w/ furnished. Secretarial space also available. Handicap accessible with Security Alarm. support staff area available in new law Plenty of parking. Only a 5 minute drive to Visit www.GreenbeltOfficeSpace.Info for office suite. Beautiful reception area, courthouses. Overflow work available. Call more details or 301-552-5050. access to conference room & kitchenette. 301-670-6333. ROCKVILLE – Attorneys' office suite has Located in Twin Knolls Professional GERMANTOWN – Churchill Executive a small windowed office available Center, next to Columbia Hilton. Call Office Park – high visibility, convenient to immediately. Building located at 1 Church Richmond Davis for details. 410-730-5550. I-270; 1,000 to 2,000 SF; end unit. Call St. Easy walk to metro and Courthouses. GAITHERSBURG – 800 square foot (301) 251-9200. Suite offers use of two conference rooms, office for rent. $1500 per month. Includes GREENBELT – Belle Point Office Park – law library, reception area/services and eat- professionally furnished, fully equipped One office ($1,600); with secretarial space in kitchen. Underground parking available. office with ample parking and trash pickup. ($1,700). Beautifully Decorated. Fully Overflow work possible for the right Ideal for solo practitioner and secretary. Furnished. Ideal for small law practice. person. Call Patricia at (301) 294-7081. Call 240-994-0597. Use of conference room, reception, kitchen. ROCKVILLE – Large two-windowed GAITHERSBURG – Space available in Call Teresa at (301) 441-1400. office in a working suite available law office. Receptionist, copier, fax, GREENBELT – Executive Center – immediately. Across the street from both voicemail, conference room, included. Freshly Painted! New Carpet! 2 Large courthouses, furnishings, reception DSL available. Desirable location on Route Offices w/huge Reception Office, 2 services, and parking available. Call to visit 355. $750/month. Call (301) 987-2002. restrooms, spacious waiting area, ample or discuss. Hazel Myers at (301) 762-8011. GAITHERSBURG – 2 windowed offices storage space, conference room, full service ROCKVILLE – Newly remodeled, Class-A available in first class building on Rt. 355, (all utilities paid), free office cleaning & office building, conveniently located 1 block WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD.

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Stein, Sperling, Bennett, De Jong, Driscoll & Greenfeig, P.C., an established, AV rated Rockville, MD law firm, has an immediate opening for a bright, energetic, detail-oriented and highly motivated ASSOCIATE for our fast paced PERSONAL INJURY Department. Prefer applicants who were in the top 1/3 of class, bilingual (Spanish/English). Qualified applicants must be licensed in Maryland and/or Virginia (and willing to take the additional bar this summer). Send resume to [email protected] or fax to 301-354-8140.

Stein, Sperling, Bennett, De Jong, Driscoll & Greenfeig, P.C. Rockville · Frederick · Falls Church · Langley Park www.steinsperling.com • (301) 340-2020 PAGE 23 WHAT’S NEW ... from Rockville Court Houses, across the distance to Metro, County buildings and opportunity for new attorney seeking a street from Rockville Metro. 3 unfurnished, Courts. Free Parking. Use of reception learning position that will provide profes- ready to use private off, utilities incl., lobby area, small conference room, library, copier, sional growth and development. Fax area & receptionist to greet, parking kitchenette. Some furniture if needed. Call resume to 301-670-9899. „ available, internet & copier available. (301) 545-6100. STAFF ATTORNEY – Catholic Charities Contact Michelle at 301 251-0100. SILVER SPRING – Share a satellite office of the Archdiocese of Washington's ROCKVILLE – Offices available in located on the corner of Georgia Avenue Archdiocesan Legal Network (ALN), pro- attorneys’ suite. Walk to Courts and and Cameron Street, next to the old Silver vides pro bono legal services and law- Rockville Metro Station. Ample free Spring District Court building. related education to indigent and low- parking. Use of Conference Room, Library, $150/month. Fax requirements for use and income clients in Maryland and the Reception, Hi-Speed Internet and other areas of practice to (301) 987-2487. District of Columbia. The ALN has an amenities. Referrals possible. Call (301) immediate opening for a full-time staff 943-3038. ATTORNEY OPPORTUNITIES attorney at its offices in Washington, DC. ROCKVILLE – Several window offices COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ATTOR- Successful candidate will be a member of for rent in bright, quiet, cathedral ceiling NEY – Well established AV rated Rockville the Maryland Bar and admitted/eligible for townhouse. Use of conference rooms, law firm has exciting opportunity for a DC Bar, possess significant client contact library, kitchen and spacious client waiting commercial litigation attorney with 5-8 experience, excellent interpersonal skills areas. Plenty of free parking. Feed/sort years experience. If you are looking for and fluency in Spanish. Please send cover copies available. Short walk to Circuit and support and expansion of your practice, our letter, resume and the names and contact District Court. Practice law comfortably. firm may be the perfect fit for you. information of two references to the fol- Call (301) 251-1600. Excellent opportunity for a solo or small lowing address: Human Resources firm practitioner looking for professional Department, Catholic Charities of the ROCKVILLE – Two windowed offices camaraderie and development. We have an Archdiocese of Washington, 924 G Street, available in luxury suite near the existing and varied commercial and busi- N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001, an Equal courthouse. Cubicles available for staff. ness litigation practice with overflow from Opportunity Employer. „ Includes use of kitchenette and conference within firm's other practice groups. The rooms. Use of reception services, copier firm focuses on MD and DC business and fax available at a reasonable cost. Great AMERICAN LAW INSTITUTE clients but association with attorney opportunity for referrals. Please contact ABA SEMINARS/WEBCASTS licensed in VA in addition to MD and DC May at 301-424-1602. would be a plus. You must have excellent Thursday-Friday, June 12-13, 2008 ROCKVILLE – Up to 7,000 sq ft of client communication skills, work as a team The UCC and Beyond: Current contiguous office space available or smaller player, and demonstrate sound judgment in Developments in Commercial Law suites as small as 571 sq ft. 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Ideal on site in New York | or | video webcast Thursday-Saturday, June 19-21, 2008 WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, Partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs: TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. Uniform Acts, Taxation, Drafting, Securities, and Bankruptcy on site in San Francisco | or | video webcast Thursday-Saturday, June 26-28, 2008 DAVID HARRISON, INC. 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NEW MEMBERS ADVERTISERS INDEX Tracey J. Coates, 818 Connecticut Ave., 9343; fax: (301) 776-1728; email: ADR Maryland ...... 12 NW, Suite 315, Washington, DC 20006; [email protected] www.adrmaryland.com Paul J. Benkert, Jr., Esquire ...... 10 tel.: (202) 243-7803; fax: (202) 243- Brian F. Kennedy, 7315 Wisconsin 7801; email: Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814; tel.: (703) Berenato, White & Stavish, LLC ...... 19 www.bwsiplaw.com [email protected] 463-6246; fax: (301) 652-5110; email: Stephen W. Erhart, 50 Maryland Ave., [email protected] Circle Treatment Center ...... 13 www.circletreatment.com Room 601, Rockville, MD 20850; tel.: Jonathan M. Lanyi, 110 North (240) 777-9220; fax: (240) 777-9223; Coakley Realty ...... 20 Washington St., Suite 400, Rockville, www.coakleyrealty.com email: [email protected] MD 20850; tel.: (301) 738-8220; fax: Dilima, Inc...... 19 Alexander T. Foster, 50 Maryland Ave., (301) 424-0643; email: www.dilima.com Rockville, MD 20850;, tel.: (240) 777- [email protected] Stephen J. Dunn, Esquire ...... 9 7351; fax: (240) 777-7413; email: Thomas J. Pinder, 1400 New York www.sdunnlaw.com [email protected] Ave., Washington, DC 20005; tel.: (202) Richard Edelman ...... 11 Kerry A. Fox, 77 South Washington St., 514-8171; fax: (202) 616-2547; email: www.economic-analysis.com Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850; tel.: [email protected] Elkind & Shea ...... 11 (301) 424-8841; fax: (301) 424-0569; Lindsay N. Warnes, 100 King Farm www.disabilitybenefitslawfirm.com email: [email protected] Blvd., Apt. 205, Rockville, MD 20850; Steven H. Greenspan, Esquire ...... 13 Madalyn E. Johns, 8225 Reservoir Rd., tel.: (831) 210-5469; email: David Harrison ...... 23 Fulton, MD 20759-9620; tel.: (301) 717- [email protected] www.marylandappraiser.com Holland Law Firm, PC ...... 20 WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, Insight Treatment Center ...... 4 TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. Michael L. Kabik, Esquire ...... 5 www.srgpe.com/immigration.html Mack-Cali ...... 21 METRO COUNSELING Mark IV Builders, Inc...... 9 www.markivbuilders.com SERVICES, INC. Maryland Bonding ...... 9 The McCammon Group ...... 18 A comprehensive approach to DWI/DUI www.McCammonGroup.com Metro Counseling Services, Inc...... 24 Assessment and evaluation Relapse prevention Approved and Certified www.metrocounselingservices.com Education (six weeks) Expert Testimony by the State of Maryland Metropolitan Process Services ...... 17 Counseling (26 weeks) Forensic drug screening www.metroprocess24.com JERRI BENNER-GUNNISON, DIRECTOR Montgomery County Sentinel ...... 10 15719 Crabbs Branch Way - Rockville, MD 20855 www.thesentinel.com 301-670-6161 - (fax) - (301) 670-6163 Alan J. Nuta, Esquire ...... 8 www.metrocounselingservices.com www.SSBenefitsLawyer.com Oxley & Goldburn Insurance ...... 22 www.oxley-goldburn.com Pushkin & Pushkin, Inc...... 6 Rial & Associates LLC ...... 19 www.rialassociates.com Risk Management Group ...... 24 www.divorce-and-money.com Rossmann - Hurt - Hoffman, Inc...... 15 www.rhhinsurance.com SPC Financial, Inc...... 8 Stein, Sperling, Bennett, De Jong, Driscoll & Greenfeig, P.C...... 22 www.steinsperling.com Target Investigations ...... 5 www.target-investigations.com Courtland K. Townsend, Jr., Esquire . . .10 Alan S. Zipp, Esquire ...... 17 PAGE 25 STATE’S ATTORNEY’S ASSIGNMENTS

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R ATTENTION ATTORNEYS: Looking F for an easy way to earn some Pro Bono hours you can report to the Court of Appeals? The Pro Se Project may be just Y

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H Circuit Court building, and can always T use your help. You can volunteer your ----- Rodriguez ----- Hendricks ----- Hendricks ----- Rodriquez July 3 Nunley/Tesfu Hughes INDEPENDENCE Tomazic DAY Casafranca Sartwell Cohen Kaplan/Bortnick July 4 Mays/Michalski ----- time in one of two ways. If you happen to be at the courthouse, and have a little D : JUNE 2008 E time to spare, stop by and see one, or W maybe two, clients. We almost always ----- Zeager/Tesfu Mays/Michalski ----- Zeager/Tesfu ----- Nunley ----- Wink Tesfu/Hughes Zarrella/Sartwell ----- Kaplan Tomazic Bortnick Kaplan ------Cohen ----- Sartwell ----- Casafranca/Hughes Zeager Mays/Michalski Rodriguez Mays/Michalski ----- Cohen/Kaplan ----- Sartwell ----- Hughes Hughes/Zeager Cohen ----- Tomazic Nunley Casafranca Casafranca ------Tesfu/Wink ----- Tesfu ----- Zeager/Zarrella Mays/Michalski Bortnick Hendricks ------Judicial Conference Judicial Conference Rodriquez Mays/Michalski ----- Nunley/Tesfu ----- Hughes ----- Tomazic Tomazic/Sartwell Zeager Bortnick ----- Casafranca Kaplan/Wink Kaplan Nunley ------Cohen ----- Zarrella/Bortnick Casafranca Mays/Michalski Rodriguez July 2 ------Rodriguez have a backlog of people waiting to be seen between 12:00pm and 2:00pm each Y

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M Please be assured, volunteers are under no obligation to take anyone on as a Kaplan/Bortnick Cohen/Zeager Sartwell/Casafranca Nunley/Bortnick ------Zarrella/Casafranca Tesfu/Hughes Sartwell/Cohen Casafranca/Zarrella ------Wink/Hughes Tomazic/Bortnick Tesfu Nunley ------Tesfu/Kaplan Bortnick/Wink Zeager/Cohen Cohen/Sartwell ------Kaplan/Sartwell Bortnick/Wink Casafranca/Hughes Cohen/Sartwell ------client. On the other hand, if you happen to see someone who needs an attorney, A-L/M-Z A-L/M-Z A-L/M-Z A-L/M-Z A-L/M-Z A-L/M-Z A-L/M-Z A-L/M-Z A-L/M-Z A-L/M-Z A-L/M-Z A-L/M-Z you are free to offer your services. DATE A-L/M-Z C-302 C-304 Wink T-202 Nunley T-101 Tesfu T-SS-301 Tomazic T-SS-302 Zarrella C-401 Tomazic Zarrella C-402 Casafranca 8:30 Dkt Wink WEEK 2 Rodriguez A-L/M-Z C-302 Hughes C-304 Kaplan T-202 T-101 T-SS-301 Tomazic Wink 9 Birdsall T-SS-302 Bortnick Zeager Tomazic C-401 C-402 8:30 Dkt Wink Nunley WEEK 3 Rodriguez A-L/M-Z C-302 Kaplan Sartwell Zeager C-304 T-202 10 T-101 Cohen T-SS-301 Tomazic Bortnick 16 Birdsall T-SS-302 Nunley Cohen C-401 C-402 Wink 8:30 Dkt Zeager WEEK 4 Tesfu Hendricks 11 C-302 Hughes C-304 Casafranca T-202 Wink 17 T-101 Zarrella Zeager T-SS-301 Tomazic 23 Birdsall T-SS-302 Sartwell 12 C-401 C-402 Nunley Zarrella 8:30 Dkt WEEK 5 Tesfu 18 Hendricks C-302 Hughes 30 C-304 Zarrella T-202 Cohen 24 T-101 Zeager 13 T-SS-301 Tomazic Birdsall T-SS-302 Wink Zeager July 1 19 C-401 Zarrella C-402 Nunley 8:30 Dkt Tesfu 25 Hendricks Hughes 20 Birdsall 26 27 McNeeley McNeeley/ Knight McNeeley Knight McNeeley/ Favretto/ Knight Gleason Earle-Hill Earle-Hill McNeeley/ Kim McNeeley/ Knight McNeeley McNeeley/ McNeeley/ Knight McNeeley/ Knight/ Ferguson Gleason Knight SAO JUVENILE SCHEDULE – JUNE 2008 Knight Kim Ferguson Favretto Ferguson PT’s Ferguson Favretto Favretto Knight Favretto McNeeley Knight Kim Kim Ferguson ------Earle-Hill KimMcNeeley/ Earle-Hill Earle-Hill Favretto Gleason ------Gleason Earle-Hill Gleason Gleason/Kim Ferguson Gleason PT’s Kim Favretto Kim Earle-Hill Earle-Hill Favretto Ferguson Favretto Kim Earle-Hill Ferguson Kim Gleason ------Favretto Earle-Hill Gleason McNeeley/ ------Knight Kim Knight McNeeleyKim Favretto McNeeley Knight McNeeley Knight PT’s Knight Ferguson Ferguson Ferguson Kim ------Knight/ Gleason Knight Earle-Hill Gleason Earle-Hill Earle-Hill Earle-Hill ------McNeeley Gleason Gleason Kim Ferguson Favretto Favretto PT’s Ferguson Favretto Kim Ferguson Gleason Knight Ferguson Gleason ------Kim ------Knight Burrowes???McNeeley McNeeley/ Knight Favretto Kim ------Kim Kim Gleason Gleason Ferguson ------McNeeley/ Knight MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYFRIDAY THURSDAY TUESDAY 5 6 4 3 MONDAY 2 13 12 11 10 9 WEDNESDAYFRIDAY THURSDAY TUESDAY 19 20 18 17 MONDAY 16 WEDNESDAYFRIDAY THURSDAY TUESDAY 26 27 25 24 MONDAY 23 MONDAY 30 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY – Adjudicatory Ctrm Duty Cases Duty Courtroom/am TUESDAY Duty Courtroom/pm Emergencies Court Coverage Drug Court/Truancy Other Not Available MONDAY – Adjudicatory Ctrm Duty Cases Duty Courtroom/am Duty Courtroom/pm Emergencies Court Coverage Drug Court/Truancy Other Not Available - Adjudicatory Ctrm Duty Cases Duty Courtroom/am Duty Courtroom/pm Emergencies Court Coverage Drug Court/Truancy Other Not Available – Adjudicatory Ctrm Duty Cases Duty Courtroom/am Duty Courtroom/pm Emergencies Court Coverage Drug Court/Truancy Other Not Available – Adjudicatory Ctrm Duty Cases Duty Courtroom/am Duty Courtroom/pm Emergencies Court Coverage Drug Court/Truancy Other Not Available PAGE 26 JUDGES SCHEDULES – JUNE

Schedule updates are available on our website when we receive them www.montbar.org/memonly/dc_sch.htm Circuit Court

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Circuit Court

*Family Duty; CM=Criminal Motions; PT=Criminal PreTrial Jury Demand/Appeal Docket Calendar

☺ Bar Office Conference Room CLE Classroom See Committee/Section Pages for Location / CLE Seminar–Call (301) 340-2534 to Register

JUNE JULY

10 7:30a.m. Real Estate Law Section 4 ~ INDEPENDENCE DAY – HOLIDAY ~ 11 12:30p.m. Circuit Court Chamber Chat 14 5:00p.m. ☺ Executive Committee Meeting 5:30p.m. Taxation Law Section Meeting 11-15 MSBA Annual Meeting (OC) 16 ~ Retirement Dinner for Bev Mondin ~ 20 7:30a.m. ☺ Foundation Board of Directors AUGUST 23 Noon ☺ Executive Committee Meeting 5-7 NABE (New York) 24 5:30p.m. Committee/Section Orientation 8-9 NCBP (New York) 26 5:30p.m. Family Law Planning Meeting 11-12 ABA House of Delegates (New York) 11 5:00p.m. ☺ Executive Committee Meeting

Future Calendar (2008-2009 Special Events)

June 16, 2008 ~ Retirement Dinner for Beverly Mondin January 1, 2009 ~ New Years Day – Bar Office Closed September 25 ~ Hispanic Bar Gala January 19, 2009 ~ Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Bar Office October 13, 2008 ~ Fall Outing – Argyle Country Club Closed October 16-18 ~ Local Bar Presidents Conference (Ocean City) February 16, 2009 ~ President’s Day – Bar Office Closed November 6, 2008 ~ J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association Banquet April 2, 2009 ~ Party Around The World 2009 May 1, 2009 ~ 2009 Annual Meeting & Law Day Celebration June 4, 2009 ~ Bar Foundation Bar Leaders Dinner

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