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112 West 8th Ave., #615 Ave., 8th West 112 Mr. Sanders had a very distinguished and that Bob Sanders is receiving the award created in Amarillo, Texas Amarillo, diverse legal career. From 1971 – 1987, Judge his name. Please join us on May 3, 2014 at the LegalYoung Briefs Lawyer 6

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U.S. POSTAGE U.S. Legal Briefs PRSRT STD PRSRT vision. In private practice, former Judge Sanders well-deserved award. 6 was a partnerDick inDeGuerin the Amarillo law firms of Sanders,Andy Payne Mary Alice McLarty Legal Yarns 7 The basis of Valentine’s connection with romance is disputed. Some scholars believe the date of his death became associated with a pagan festival aaYla uPdatE rEsIdEnt s of love known as the Feast of By Tyler Topper P ’ Lupercalia. At this feast, the names of young women were placed in a February is here, and that means it is almost time for the AAYLA’s 15th Biennial Las Vegas CLE! Our box from which they were drawn agE board committee has put a ton of work into this event, P by men. Pope Gelasius decided so you won’t want to miss this quality CLE on February to end the Feast of Lupercalia and 24th. We’ve got a great slate of speakers, including By: Chris Jensen in 496 A.D. declared that February Judge Board, Judge Schapp, , Sam Karr, 14 would be celebrated as St. and Bunny Hop 5k are also coming early! Our Easter Matt Sherwood and Grant Gibson. We’ve also planned Egg Hunt will be on March 30th at the Potter County Valentine’s Day. Since that time, a happy hour at the Grand Lux Café at the Palazzo (The Courthouse, and our Bunny Hop 5k will be on March New Year’s Resolutions and Valentine has become known as the Venetian) on Friday evening. Fly out on Friday, be there 31st at Thompson Park. Mark your calendars for these patron saint of lovers. for the happy hour, attend the CLE on Saturday and fun, family events, and be on the lookout for more Valentine’s Day for Lawyers You may be asking what is the enjoy a fun weekend in Vegas! You’ll be glad you did! If information soon. Also, we will be bringing back our Did you make New Year resolutions for 2018? If so, how are you doing connection between New Year’s you have any questions, contact Thomas McMillian at Bunny Contest in conjunction with the Easter Egg Hunt. a month into 2018? Babylonians apparently began this tradition some resolutions and Valentine’s Day for [email protected]. The Bunny Contest allows anyone to donate funds to For those of us that don’t typically think two 4,000 years ago. Statistic Brain Research Institute reports: (1) forty-five lawyers. I think we can agree that see your favorite lawyer come dressed as the Easter months ahead, Easter comes early this year (April 1st). the practice of law places significant Bunny for the event. Rumor has it that there is some percent of Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions; (2) only eight That means that the AAYLA’s annual Easter Egg Hunt percent are successful in achieving them while forty-nine percent have at burdens on attorneys in terms of time early support for Patrick Weir, Matt Sherwood and Ben least some infrequent success; and (3) twenty-four percent never succeed and demands. The advent of mobile Doyle, but you can donate to support anyone you would in fulfilling their resolutions. Yet, people who explicitly make resolutions are phones, email, texts, and emails on AABF Scholarship Announcement like! ten times more likely to attain their goals than those who do not. Finder.com phones has created an expectation If you have any questions, or would like to know more about the AAYLA, please contact me anytime at has identified what they believe to be the top 10 resolutions for 2018: (1) that lawyers should be available to (AMA-LAW) [email protected] or 806-358-8116. improve fitness/exercise; (2) eat better; (3) quit smoking; (4) quit drinking; (5) clients whenever an “important” The Amarillo Area Bar Foundation will be awarding learn something new; (6) travel more; (7) volunteer; (8) meet someone (for issue arises. Lawyers are caught four $2,500 scholarships for the 2018-19 academic our single friends); (9) sleep more; and (10) get out of debt. between the obligations to clients, year during the 2018 Spring Institute Dinner. Applicants must be (1) enrolled in or accepted for admittance to an Now let’s move from January 1 to February 14. St. Valentine was a partners and firms and the need to ABA accredited law school, and (2) born in, raised in, Amarillo’s Original High-Rise priest in Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius II. Claudius issued be profitable. Lawyers also spend or currently reside in one the 26 counties of the Texas FOR OVER 90 YEARS a decree banning all marriages and engagements. There are two theories time developing business and are Panhandle. Once recipients of the scholarships are regarding the basis of the decree. Both theories are based on the idea often asked to serve the profession selected by the scholarship committee of the Foundation, that the emperor needed to maintain a strong army to support the many and non-profit organizations. These the applications of those recipients are provided to the military campaigns waged by Rome. One theory suggests that Rome demands typically exist regardless Coppedge family for review and a determination on who was having a difficult time getting soldiers to join the military and Claudius of whether attorneys practice in should receive the scholarship designated as the Chris believed Roman men were unwilling to join the army because of their strong large firms, small firms or are solo Coppedge Memorial Scholarship. For more information attachment to their wives and families. The other theory is that Claudius practitioners. These demands on eligibility and an application, visit amarillobar.org and believed unmarried soldiers fought better than married soldiers because also exist across practice areas. click on the Amarillo Area Bar Foundation tab or call the married soldiers might be afraid of what might happen to their wives or Unfortunately, demands on lawyers Janet Byars at (806) 371-7226. The deadline to apply is families if they died. Regardless of whether the issue was lack of military can cause lawyers to sacrifice time April 2, 2018, 5:00 p.m. enlistments, the performance of married soldiers, or both, Valentine defied with and attention to our loved ones. Even when we are spending the decree and continued to perform marriages in secret. AABA History Quiz The Historic Amarillo Building, built in 1925, proudly Valentine’s clandestine performance of nuptials was ultimately time with our loved ones, we may WIN A ROLLING BRIEFCASE! stands as Amarillo’s oldest high-rise. discovered. Claudius ordered Valentine be put to death. Valentine was be tired, distracted, or stressed. Be the first to correctly answer the question Restored to its Art-Deco grandeur by owners Kevin and Ginger Nelson, Amarillo’s history permeates throughout arrested. Father Frank O’Gara of Whitefriars Street Church in Dublin, So I am writing to invite you to below and send your answer to ebeacom@bf-law. as Amarillo’s most respected businesses, accounting and Ireland, believes a man called Asterius was to judge him pursuant to consider adopting Valentine’s Day com and you will win a law firms continue to make their mark. Roman law. Asterius had a daughter who was blind. Legend says that resolutions. Consider making an rolling briefcase provided Valentine befriended the young girl, prayed with her, and ultimately healed express resolution or two focused by the State Bar of Texas. her. Valentine was sentenced to a three part execution of beating, stoning, on spending time or serving your Question: What year and finally decapitation all due to his stance on Christian marriage. While loved ones. Let me finally suggest was the first female For Leasing Information, kindly call Kevin or Ginger Nelson waiting for his impending death, Valentine reportedly left a farewell note for that an out-of- CLE event does appellate judge appointed 806.342.4700 • 301 South Polk Street to the Seventh Court of 1-800-204-2222 the judge’s daughter and signed it “From your Valentine.” Valentine was not equate to a romantic get-away. images courtesy The Amarillo Public Library executed on February 14 around 270 A.D. Appeals of Texas?

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Justus grew up in Uvalde, Texas, with his brother, is telling Matt Sherwood, Grant Austin, and his parents, Skeet and Linda. Justus Gibson, and anyone else who graduated from Uvalde High School in 2011, and will listen how Baylor football moved to Wichita Falls, Texas, where he attended will again be atop the Big 12 in Justus Lindsey Midwestern State University. He graduated from less than three years. TRY Breakfast MSU in 2014 with a BBA in Finance and moved in IN BED with his grandmother while he attended Baylor Law School. While at Baylor, he met his wife, Caitlin, who is an associate at the Underwood Law Firm. Justus rIal cadEmY graduated from Baylor in the top 10% of his class with aaBF t a T AMARILLO, TX PE LUBBOCK, TX a special distinction in litigation and participated on On November 17, 2017, the Amarillo Area Bar multiple mock trial teams. Justus is now an associate Foundation (“AABF”) hosted a Trial Academy at the (806) 803-9501 (806) 701-4196 at Burdett, Morgan, Williamson and Boykin, LLP, where Potter County Courts Building. The Trial Academy 2208 Cinema Drive Y 6219 62nd Street Amarillo, TX 79124 L Lubbock, TX 79424 began with a continuing legal education course on trial D he practices civil litigation and trademark litigation. [email protected] F R N [email protected] In his free time, Justus (or “Juice” as he is known by techniques presented by Jay Harvey. Mr. Harvey is an I E most of the Amarillo Bar) enjoys playing golf, watching accomplished trial attorney with the law firm of Winckler myplacehotels.com • 855-200-5685 • Each franchise is independently owned and operated. college football, and Netflixing, but his favorite pastime & Harvey in Austin, Texas. The Trial Academy’s hands on experience and practice material incorporated a mock trial problem, which was kindly provided by the Texas Young Lawyers Association. Twenty-two young lawyers from across the obtained practical, hands-on experience regarding direct and cross examination of witnesses and admission of documentary evidence. Local AABF members gave their time and served as witnesses, judges, and mentors. Members The Conservative also served as mentor attorneys and provided valuable critiques to the new lawyers on their performance. ELECTION DAY IS MARCH 6, 2018 • Early Voting Begins Feb. 20, 2018 The day ended with a happy hour sponsored by the Texas Association of Defense Counsel, the Underwood Born and raised in Borger, I GOALS AS DISTRICT CLERK am married with an adult • Provide excellent communication and customer service in Potter County Clerk’s Office Law Firm, and Sprouse Shrader Smith. The Trial son and have been an active • Examine the jury pool system and incorporate ways to minimize citizens being summoned member of the Amarillo • Continue updating and automating the District Clerk’s Office to better serve the Courts, Academy itself was underwritten by a generous grant community since 2003. attorneys, law enforcement and the public Having grown up in a family from the Texas Bar Foundation, which enabled young with strong Christian values, I support pro-life and the 38 YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE 2nd Amendment. As a • Court Administrator- 181st Judicial District Court: 2003 - present lawyers to participate at no charge. Since its inception household, we are NRA, (Potter/Randall Counties) Amarillo Rifle, and Pistol • Potter/Randall County Indigent Defense Coordinator: 2015 - present in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more Club members. I believe that voting is a privilege and a • Court Administrator- 84th Judicial District Court: 1993 - 2002 than $18 million in grants to law-related programs. responsibility and I have (Hutchinson, Hansford & Ochiltree Counties) voted in every Republican • Legal Assistant and County Attorney Secretary: 1980 - 1993 (Edmonds, LaGrone & Smith) Supported by members of the State Bar of Texas, the Primary and every general election. ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Texas Bar Foundation is the nation’s largest charitably- • Member of Amarillo Republican Women: 2018 As a conservative with a strong work ethic, I have the • Member of High Plains Republican Women: 2018 funded bar foundation. experience it will take to • Attended the Tyler Technology Odyssey User Conference: 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 lead the Potter County • Rural Association for Court Administration: 2016 - present (Secretary/Treasurer) The Trial Academy committee worked countless District Clerk's office. 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In the early 1950s Disciplinarybasic research Rules of Professional using online Conduct. sources There and are two must attor- Harlow served in an the intense Air Force sibling as rivalry an during early years cided that he wanted settle down in Texas, so William Biggs tion and personalized attention to residents of the Texas neys who staff the helpline and render nonbinding, nonconfidential with us, may be the first to throw the electrician and bombermight be on in the play, B-36, but William tells people he spent his law school summer working at possess excellent skills in multi-tasking, working Sara Simpson, into joining him in his move We all need a bit more time to get ready for the advice. How about Texas Rule of Evidence 404(b)(2) and stone of malice when failure settles its “the Big Stick”. Afterthat servingamong his coun-life ambitions is a seat- Mullin Hoard & Brown. I found this to be Panhandle. Suite 510, ANB Plaza II to Amarillo. 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But, world, the one that never deserts him, breath, William will consistently point out matching track record, both of which sig- William is now in his second full year the State Bar and the Texas Court Reporters Association have unit- Moot Court and gained legendary status extra time. So, do what you can to cover your bases . theed entry toduty record levelto notifyand position preserve does asthenot weoral include arehistories seeking evidence of Texas a qualified oflawyers bad actswho the one that never proves ungrateful or that while we both attended undergrad at naled that I could be in for more direct com- of practice as a litigation associate at Mul- Call Richard Hanna at (806) 379-6683 for turning down thethe TexasUniversity Law Reviewof Texas at Austin, he had the petition than I felt I could handle. Nonethe- lin Hoard & Brown. As far as I can tell, he . . like make sure the factual allegations in the motion offeredhavecandidate served in rebuttal,in thewith U.S. heavy and Armed we civil Forces. said litigation so If youin Murdoch experience.are interested v. Statein be-, treacherous is his dog. A man’s dog because he was told that one couldn’t do ing a part of this project, please call the AABA office (371-7226) or with questions or for appointment to higher grades. less, the firm extended William a job offer spends his free time preoccupied with home are verified or supported by a sworn affidavit. In Ortiz No. 07-17-00291-CR, 2017 Tex. App. LEXIS 12110 stands by him in prosperity and in both Law Review and Moot Court. In maintenance, Dr. Who, and his lovely fian- e-mail us at [email protected]. As a result of his higher grades and test over my vociferous objections, and he joined v. Plano I.S.D., No. 07-17-00021-CV, 2017 Tex. App. (Tex.Please App.—Amarillo contact Jerry Dec. Wyckoff 28, at2017) (806) (mem. 372-1129 op., or not seepoverty, (civil in health practice and in please) sickness. He 1959 he won the scoresschool’s (William Moot Courtwas one question away from the firm in 2012. Neither of us has gotten cée. I’m supposed to write that his family is LEXIS 11630 (Tex. App.—Amarillo Dec. 13, 2017) [email protected] you have for news,publication). we want , or to by hear fax from at (806) you. Send372-5086. your infor- will sleep on the cold ground, where the and was named thea Outstandingperfect LSAT Senior score), William attended the other fired, yet. all very proud of him, which is true. I count Student. Harlow the finished University third of in Chicago his for law school. In William’s geographic preference wasn’t myself lucky to work with such a talented, (mem. op.), the plaintiff’s attorney withdrew and a new mation to the AABA: email [email protected], fax 379- 9259, or call 371-7226. wintry winds blow and the snow drives class, and received Chicago,the second William highest discovered score on the that, bar unlike exam inin 1960.the only surprise; he didn’t move back to smart, and honest young man, and I am su- one was hired three days before the hearing date on fiercely, if only he may be near his mas- Harlow’s lawTexas, career November began with snow the wouldUnderwood stick around Law Firm Amarillo in Amarillo, alone, either. While in Chicago, premely confident that he will have a bright a pending motion for summary judgment. Though ter’s side. He will kiss the hand that has Texas in 1960. until He April, was Board-Certified and his South-side by the neighbors Texas BoardWilliam of Legal used his expansive powers of per- and illustrious future as long as he continues Specialization in Civilweren’t Trial as Law.consistently In the friendly1970s, heas servedthe folks as Presidentsuasion ofto thehoodwink a beautiful young lady, to follow in my footsteps. he asked for a continuance, his motion was neither no food to offer. He will lick the Amarillo Bar, went on to serve as the Director of the State Bar of Texas from verifiedJoin nor accompanied us as by anpart affidavit. of Needless to wounds and sores that come in encoun- 1975-1978, and became a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in say, the trial court denied the continuance, and we held ters with the roughness of the world. 1980 and chairman of the Texas Bar Foundation 1980-1981.Kirk Crutcher In 1984 he co-au- legal bRiefs that it did not abuse its discretion in doing so, given He guards the sleep of his pauper mas- thored the “Texas Trial Notebook.” He served as Attorney-Mediatora Board Member for the Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism from 1978 to 1999. the missingAmarillo's verification and affidavit. history. Honestly, we get ter as if he were a prince. When all oth- Fishbowl Drawing In 1990 Harlow co-founded the Sprouse, Mozola,P.O. Box Smith 50787 and Rowley Law our share of appeals involving motions to continue and er friends desert, he remains. When Firm, which eventually evolved into the Sprouse Shrader Smith firm of today. $25 Joel Kaplan not present Amarillo, TX 79159 $50 Alison Sanders present a court’s refusal to grant them. And, in many of those During this time he was elected chairman of the806.584.4468 Fellows of the Texas Bar riches take wings, and reputation falls to $100 Pace Rawlins not present appeals we have little choice but to affirm because the pieces, he is as constant in his love as the Foundation and received the State Bar President’s [email protected] of Merit in 1995. He also worked tirelessly on the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Amarillo Area Bar Foundation Scholarships motions contained the same defect as in Ortiz. At the sun in its journey through the heavens. Committee. very least, comply with the mechanics stated in Texas DowntownIf Officefortune drives the master forth, Harlow was most proud“I am of the pleased Texas Lawyer’s to announce Creed, which isthat the Supreme I am The Amarillo Area Bar Foundation has awarded 3 scholarships of $2,000 each to the following students: Rule of Civil Procedure 251. an outcast in the world, friendless and Court approved aspirational guide for all attorneys in the areas of civility and Space For Lease professionalism. Harlow,transitioning along with Justice Eugene to a full-timeCook, Fred Hagans, mediation Blackie Cole Brown from Turkey, Texas, a student at Texas Tech School homeless, the faithful dog asks no high- Holmes, and Judge Lamarpractice McCorkle, asworked of Septemberhard in 1988 to 1st,develop 2013.” a docu- of Law; Chase Robert Newsom from Amarillo, Texas, to begin this er privilege than that of accompanying ment that could serve the administration of justice for many years. In 1994 Fall at College of Law; and Eric Odom from Dimmit, 10thhim, toand guard him Harrison against danger, to Harlow was appointed by State Bar President Jim Branton to chair a committee Texas, a student at OU College of Law. fight against his enemies. And when the to observe the fifth anniversary of the creed and to make suggestions for im- Ideally suited for solo practitioner provement. In a 1994 Bar Journal article he wrote: “The creed is a last scene of all comes, and death takes from lawyers to the legalJames profession, Clark to clients and otherCristal lawyers, Robinson, and to judges MBA Centre or small firm. www.JamesClarkLawFirm.com www.CristalRobinson.com his master in its embrace and his body is that expresses the philosophy and spirit of justice on which our country’s legal 112 W. 8th, Suite 800 Optionallaid phone, away in the receptionist, cold ground, no internet,matter system is founded.” (806) 353-1668 if all other friends pursue their way, Harlow has been honored by the Amarillo Area Bar Association with the and conference facilities available. Chief Justice Charles Reynolds Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is giv- Samaritan Counseling Center is a faith-based counseling center there by the graveside will the noble dog Abundant parking. en to an area lawyer or judge with a distinguished legal career who has made a offering professional counseling to individuals and families in the be found, his head between his paws, his substantial contribution to the Amarillo Bar, the community, and the legal pro- Texas Panhandle. eyes sad, but open in alert watchfulness, fession. The award will 1800be presented S. Washington, to Harlow’s Suite 105family at theBankruptcy Spring Institute Call Jeremi Young Amarillo, Texas 79102 Services available include: • Marriage and Family Counseling Downtown Amarillo’s Dinner, which will be held May 4, 2013 at the Amarillo Club. Business • Children’s Play Therapy • Misic Therapy Premier Office Space and Commercial Condos faithful and true even in death. 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Page 4 Page 6, AMA-LAW, MAY 2014 Page 3, PageAMA-LAW, 5 MAY 2014 Page 6, AMA-LAW, MAY 2013 Page 3, AMA-LAW, MAY 2013 loving care may prove ungrateful. LEGALPosition availableBRIEFS immediately. Those who are nearest and dearest to us, Officethose whomshare we trust available with our happi- at The Chief Justice Charles Reynolds Mullin Hoard & Brown is seeking an experienced ness and our good name may become Fishbowl Drawing: young lawyeR Law Office of Titiana D. Frausto paralegal in the Amarillo office. MHB focuses traitorsANB to their Plaza faith. The Two. money that a Lifetime Achievement Award Announcing the opening of the Law Office of $25...... Rick Russwurm 7tH onc $50...... Matthew document-intensiveourt o cases,F and the Bartosiewicz position man has, he may lose. It flies away from Titiana D. Frausto in the Chase Building, 600 S. Tyler, supports$75...... Josh multiple attorneys in fast-paced Flores Largehim, office, perhaps whenadjacent he needs secretarial it most. A Awarded to Harlowof Sprouse the month Suite 1505. Mrs. Frausto focuses mainly in the areas of litigation. The None individual were present will to helpwin prepare or office,man’s storage reputation area, may twobe sacrificed conference in a The Texas legal community lost an important contributorBy Richard on April Biggs 5, Criminal Defense and Family Law. She practicedPPE for als PdatE moment of ill-considered action. The a assemble complexuEthics legal Helpline documents, review and rooms, large client reception area and 2013. three years as an associate with the Abbott Law Office. By ChiefThe Justice State Bar Brian of Texas Quinn offers a free Ethics Helpline service for people who are prone to fall on their Harlow Sprouse wasWilliam born MarchBiggs is my “little” brother. back in Amarillo. maintain litigation files until completion, conduct I’m not sure where he got the idea, although After one year in Chicago, William de- Mrs. Frausto strives to provide quality legal representa- attorneys with questions about their obligations under the Texas otherknees amenities to do us available honor when to success share. is 19, 1931 in Vega. In the early 1950s Disciplinarybasic research Rules of Professional using online Conduct. sources There and are two must attor- Harlow served in an the intense Air Force sibling as rivalry an during early years cided that he wanted settle down in Texas, so William Biggs tion and personalized attention to residents of the Texas neys who staff the helpline and render nonbinding, nonconfidential with us, may be the first to throw the electrician and bombermight be on in the play, B-36, but William tells people he spent his law school summer working at possess excellent skills in multi-tasking, working Sara Simpson, into joining him in his move We all need a bit more time to get ready for the advice. How about Texas Rule of Evidence 404(b)(2) and stone of malice when failure settles its “the Big Stick”. Afterthat servingamong his coun-life ambitions is a deep seat- Mullin Hoard & Brown. I found this to be Panhandle. Suite 510, ANB Plaza II to Amarillo. I’m not sure what William told independentlyThe State Bar of andTexas withEthics aHelpline team, phone and number detail is to(800) try he then graduateded desire to from surpass the his older brother – me. an unexpected and worrisome development big date, now and then. If the big date involves a trial an attempt by the State to admit evidence of extraneous cloud upon our heads. Sara to convince her that Amarillo was, like 532-3947. It is operated during normal business hours. with Richard Hanna, Tom Boyd University of NorthWhen Texas asked, in 1956 William with usually concedes that because I’ve observed that one quick way to or hearing, a motion to continue is normally the best offensesorganization. or bad acts. Proficiency You know at that Microsoft the rule entitles Word, The one absolutely unselfish there are a variety of ways to measure an in- the unemployment line is to be replaced by Chicago, a very exciting and urban place to a degree in Political Science. At The live. Whatever the story was, it worked, and way to get that additional time. Now, remember, the a defendantTABS (orVeterans other to prior time-keeping Oral reasonable History software), notice Project of and the other State’s friend andthat man Mike can Lynch. have in this selfish University of Texasdividual’s School accomplishments, of Law, and that it’s not someone more suited for the job. William a serious goal, anyways. But in the very next has a stated goal of out-doing me, and a they are engaged to be married in October. computerAs part of basics the Library is a of requirement. Congress’ Veterans This History is not Project, an Harlow participated in the First Annual trial court has the discretion to grant or deny you that intent to offer such evidence, if you ask for notice. But, world, the one that never deserts him, breath, William will consistently point out matching track record, both of which sig- William is now in his second full year the State Bar and the Texas Court Reporters Association have unit- Moot Court and gained legendary status extra time. So, do what you can to cover your bases . theed entry toduty record levelto notifyand position preserve does asthenot weoral include arehistories seeking evidence of Texas a qualified oflawyers bad actswho the one that never proves ungrateful or that while we both attended undergrad at naled that I could be in for more direct com- of practice as a litigation associate at Mul- Call Richard Hanna at (806) 379-6683 for turning down thethe TexasUniversity Law Reviewof Texas at Austin, he had the petition than I felt I could handle. Nonethe- lin Hoard & Brown. As far as I can tell, he . . like make sure the factual allegations in the motion offeredhavecandidate served in rebuttal,in thewith U.S. heavy and Armed we civil Forces. said litigation so If youin Murdoch experience.are interested v. Statein be-, treacherous is his dog. A man’s dog because he was told that one couldn’t do ing a part of this project, please call the AABA office (371-7226) or with questions or for appointment to higher grades. less, the firm extended William a job offer spends his free time preoccupied with home are verified or supported by a sworn affidavit. In Ortiz No. 07-17-00291-CR, 2017 Tex. App. LEXIS 12110 stands by him in prosperity and in both Law Review and Moot Court. In maintenance, Dr. Who, and his lovely fian- e-mail us at [email protected]. As a result of his higher grades and test over my vociferous objections, and he joined v. Plano I.S.D., No. 07-17-00021-CV, 2017 Tex. App. (Tex.Please App.—Amarillo contact Jerry Dec. Wyckoff 28, at2017) (806) (mem. 372-1129 op., or not seepoverty, (civil in health practice and in please) sickness. He 1959 he won the scoresschool’s (William Moot Courtwas one question away from the firm in 2012. Neither of us has gotten cée. I’m supposed to write that his family is LEXIS 11630 (Tex. App.—Amarillo Dec. 13, 2017) [email protected] you have for news,publication). we want , or to by hear fax from at (806) you. Send372-5086. your infor- will sleep on the cold ground, where the and was named thea Outstandingperfect LSAT Senior score), William attended the other fired, yet. all very proud of him, which is true. I count Student. Harlow the finished University third of in Chicago his for law school. In William’s geographic preference wasn’t myself lucky to work with such a talented, (mem. op.), the plaintiff’s attorney withdrew and a new mation to the AABA: email [email protected], fax 379- 9259, or call 371-7226. wintry winds blow and the snow drives class, and received Chicago,the second William highest discovered score on the that, bar unlike exam inin 1960.the only surprise; he didn’t move back to smart, and honest young man, and I am su- one was hired three days before the hearing date on fiercely, if only he may be near his mas- Harlow’s lawTexas, career November began with snow the wouldUnderwood stick around Law Firm Amarillo in Amarillo, alone, either. While in Chicago, premely confident that he will have a bright a pending motion for summary judgment. Though ter’s side. He will kiss the hand that has Texas in 1960. until He April, was Board-Certified and his South-side by the neighbors Texas BoardWilliam of Legal used his expansive powers of per- and illustrious future as long as he continues Specialization in Civilweren’t Trial as Law.consistently In the friendly1970s, heas servedthe folks as Presidentsuasion ofto thehoodwink a beautiful young lady, to follow in my footsteps. he asked for a continuance, his motion was neither no food to offer. He will lick the Amarillo Bar, went on to serve as the Director of the State Bar of Texas from verifiedJoin nor accompanied us as by anpart affidavit. of Needless to wounds and sores that come in encoun- 1975-1978, and became a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in say, the trial court denied the continuance, and we held ters with the roughness of the world. 1980 and chairman of the Texas Bar Foundation 1980-1981.Kirk Crutcher In 1984 he co-au- legal bRiefs that it did not abuse its discretion in doing so, given He guards the sleep of his pauper mas- thored the “Texas Trial Notebook.” He served as Attorney-Mediatora Board Member for the Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism from 1978 to 1999. the missingAmarillo's verification and affidavit. history. Honestly, we get ter as if he were a prince. When all oth- Fishbowl Drawing In 1990 Harlow co-founded the Sprouse, Mozola,P.O. Box Smith 50787 and Rowley Law our share of appeals involving motions to continue and er friends desert, he remains. When Firm, which eventually evolved into the Sprouse Shrader Smith firm of today. $25 Joel Kaplan not present Amarillo, TX 79159 $50 Alison Sanders present a court’s refusal to grant them. And, in many of those During this time he was elected chairman of the806.584.4468 Fellows of the Texas Bar riches take wings, and reputation falls to $100 Pace Rawlins not present appeals we have little choice but to affirm because the pieces, he is as constant in his love as the Foundation and received the State Bar President’s [email protected] of Merit in 1995. He also worked tirelessly on the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Amarillo Area Bar Foundation Scholarships motions contained the same defect as in Ortiz. At the sun in its journey through the heavens. Committee. very least, comply with the mechanics stated in Texas DowntownIf Officefortune drives the master forth, Harlow was most proud“I am of the pleased Texas Lawyer’s to announce Creed, which isthat the Supreme I am The Amarillo Area Bar Foundation has awarded 3 scholarships of $2,000 each to the following students: Rule of Civil Procedure 251. an outcast in the world, friendless and Court approved aspirational guide for all attorneys in the areas of civility and Space For Lease professionalism. Harlow,transitioning along with Justice Eugene to a full-timeCook, Fred Hagans, mediation Blackie Cole Brown from Turkey, Texas, a student at Texas Tech School homeless, the faithful dog asks no high- Holmes, and Judge Lamarpractice McCorkle, asworked of Septemberhard in 1988 to 1st,develop 2013.” a docu- of Law; Chase Robert Newsom from Amarillo, Texas, to begin this er privilege than that of accompanying ment that could serve the administration of justice for many years. In 1994 Fall at South Texas College of Law; and Eric Odom from Dimmit, 10thhim, toand guard him Harrison against danger, to Harlow was appointed by State Bar President Jim Branton to chair a committee Texas, a student at OU College of Law. fight against his enemies. And when the to observe the fifth anniversary of the creed and to make suggestions for im- Ideally suited for solo practitioner provement. In a 1994 Bar Journal article he wrote: “The creed is a covenant last scene of all comes, and death takes from lawyers to the legalJames profession, Clark to clients and otherCristal lawyers, Robinson, and to judges MBA The Eagle Centre or small firm. www.JamesClarkLawFirm.com www.CristalRobinson.com his master in its embrace and his body is that expresses the philosophy and spirit of justice on which our country’s legal 112 W. 8th, Suite 800 Optionallaid phone, away in the receptionist, cold ground, no internet,matter system is founded.” (806) 353-1668 if all other friends pursue their way, Harlow has been honored by the Amarillo Area Bar Association with the and conference facilities available. Chief Justice Charles Reynolds Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is giv- Samaritan Counseling Center is a faith-based counseling center there by the graveside will the noble dog Abundant parking. en to an area lawyer or judge with a distinguished legal career who has made a offering professional counseling to individuals and families in the be found, his head between his paws, his substantial contribution to the Amarillo Bar, the community, and the legal pro- Texas Panhandle. eyes sad, but open in alert watchfulness, fession. The award will 1800be presented S. Washington, to Harlow’s Suite 105family at theBankruptcy Spring Institute Call Jeremi Young Amarillo, Texas 79102 Services available include: • Marriage and Family Counseling Downtown Amarillo’s Dinner, which will be held May 4, 2013 at the Amarillo Club. Business • Children’s Play Therapy • Misic Therapy Premier Office Space and Commercial Condos faithful and true even in death. Harlow Sprouse was an accomplished trial lawyer, an expert in legal ethics, 806-373-5694 Taxation • Grief Counseling • Spiritual Direction & Consultation Call Jeffrey Tidmore @ 806-372-9160 at 806-331-1800George Graham Vest - c. 1855 a servant of the bar, and a very kind person. He will be missed. • Individual Psychotherapy • Trauma & Crisis Debriefing

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Page 6 Page 3 The basis of Valentine’s connection with romance is disputed. Some scholars believe the date of his death became associated with a pagan festival aaYla uPdatE rEsIdEnt s of love known as the Feast of By Tyler Topper P ’ Lupercalia. At this feast, the names of young women were placed in a February is here, and that means it is almost time for the AAYLA’s 15th Biennial Las Vegas CLE! Our box from which they were drawn agE board committee has put a ton of work into this event, P by men. Pope Gelasius decided so you won’t want to miss this quality CLE on February to end the Feast of Lupercalia and 24th. We’ve got a great slate of speakers, including By: Chris Jensen in 496 A.D. declared that February Judge Board, Judge Schapp, Mark White, Sam Karr, 14 would be celebrated as St. and Bunny Hop 5k are also coming early! Our Easter Matt Sherwood and Grant Gibson. We’ve also planned Egg Hunt will be on March 30th at the Potter County Valentine’s Day. Since that time, a happy hour at the Grand Lux Café at the Palazzo (The Courthouse, and our Bunny Hop 5k will be on March New Year’s Resolutions and Valentine has become known as the Venetian) on Friday evening. Fly out on Friday, be there 31st at Thompson Park. Mark your calendars for these patron saint of lovers. for the happy hour, attend the CLE on Saturday and fun, family events, and be on the lookout for more Valentine’s Day for Lawyers You may be asking what is the enjoy a fun weekend in Vegas! You’ll be glad you did! If information soon. Also, we will be bringing back our Did you make New Year resolutions for 2018? If so, how are you doing connection between New Year’s you have any questions, contact Thomas McMillian at Bunny Contest in conjunction with the Easter Egg Hunt. a month into 2018? Babylonians apparently began this tradition some resolutions and Valentine’s Day for [email protected]. The Bunny Contest allows anyone to donate funds to For those of us that don’t typically think two 4,000 years ago. Statistic Brain Research Institute reports: (1) forty-five lawyers. I think we can agree that see your favorite lawyer come dressed as the Easter months ahead, Easter comes early this year (April 1st). the practice of law places significant Bunny for the event. Rumor has it that there is some percent of Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions; (2) only eight That means that the AAYLA’s annual Easter Egg Hunt percent are successful in achieving them while forty-nine percent have at burdens on attorneys in terms of time early support for Patrick Weir, Matt Sherwood and Ben least some infrequent success; and (3) twenty-four percent never succeed and demands. The advent of mobile Doyle, but you can donate to support anyone you would in fulfilling their resolutions. Yet, people who explicitly make resolutions are phones, email, texts, and emails on AABF Scholarship Announcement like! ten times more likely to attain their goals than those who do not. Finder.com phones has created an expectation If you have any questions, or would like to know more about the AAYLA, please contact me anytime at has identified what they believe to be the top 10 resolutions for 2018: (1) that lawyers should be available to (AMA-LAW) [email protected] or 806-358-8116. improve fitness/exercise; (2) eat better; (3) quit smoking; (4) quit drinking; (5) clients whenever an “important” The Amarillo Area Bar Foundation will be awarding learn something new; (6) travel more; (7) volunteer; (8) meet someone (for issue arises. Lawyers are caught four $2,500 scholarships for the 2018-19 academic our single friends); (9) sleep more; and (10) get out of debt. between the obligations to clients, year during the 2018 Spring Institute Dinner. Applicants must be (1) enrolled in or accepted for admittance to an Now let’s move from January 1 to February 14. St. Valentine was a partners and firms and the need to ABA accredited law school, and (2) born in, raised in, Downtown Amarillo’s Original High-Rise priest in Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius II. Claudius issued be profitable. Lawyers also spend or currently reside in one the 26 counties of the Texas FOR OVER 90 YEARS a decree banning all marriages and engagements. There are two theories time developing business and are Panhandle. Once recipients of the scholarships are regarding the basis of the decree. Both theories are based on the idea often asked to serve the profession selected by the scholarship committee of the Foundation, that the emperor needed to maintain a strong army to support the many and non-profit organizations. These the applications of those recipients are provided to the military campaigns waged by Rome. One theory suggests that Rome demands typically exist regardless Coppedge family for review and a determination on who was having a difficult time getting soldiers to join the military and Claudius of whether attorneys practice in should receive the scholarship designated as the Chris believed Roman men were unwilling to join the army because of their strong large firms, small firms or are solo Coppedge Memorial Scholarship. For more information attachment to their wives and families. The other theory is that Claudius practitioners. These demands on eligibility and an application, visit amarillobar.org and believed unmarried soldiers fought better than married soldiers because also exist across practice areas. click on the Amarillo Area Bar Foundation tab or call the married soldiers might be afraid of what might happen to their wives or Unfortunately, demands on lawyers Janet Byars at (806) 371-7226. The deadline to apply is families if they died. Regardless of whether the issue was lack of military can cause lawyers to sacrifice time April 2, 2018, 5:00 p.m. enlistments, the performance of married soldiers, or both, Valentine defied with and attention to our loved ones. Even when we are spending the decree and continued to perform marriages in secret. AABA History Quiz The Historic Amarillo Building, built in 1925, proudly Valentine’s clandestine performance of nuptials was ultimately time with our loved ones, we may WIN A ROLLING BRIEFCASE! stands as Amarillo’s oldest high-rise. discovered. Claudius ordered Valentine be put to death. Valentine was be tired, distracted, or stressed. Be the first to correctly answer the question Restored to its Art-Deco grandeur by owners Kevin and Ginger Nelson, Amarillo’s history permeates throughout arrested. Father Frank O’Gara of Whitefriars Street Church in Dublin, So I am writing to invite you to below and send your answer to ebeacom@bf-law. as Amarillo’s most respected businesses, accounting and Ireland, believes a man called Asterius was to judge him pursuant to consider adopting Valentine’s Day com and you will win a law firms continue to make their mark. Roman law. Asterius had a daughter who was blind. Legend says that resolutions. Consider making an rolling briefcase provided Valentine befriended the young girl, prayed with her, and ultimately healed express resolution or two focused by the State Bar of Texas. her. Valentine was sentenced to a three part execution of beating, stoning, on spending time or serving your Question: What year and finally decapitation all due to his stance on Christian marriage. While loved ones. Let me finally suggest was the first female For Leasing Information, kindly call Kevin or Ginger Nelson waiting for his impending death, Valentine reportedly left a farewell note for that an out-of-town CLE event does appellate judge appointed 806.342.4700 • 301 South Polk Street to the Seventh Court of 1-800-204-2222 the judge’s daughter and signed it “From your Valentine.” Valentine was not equate to a romantic get-away. images courtesy The Amarillo Public Library executed on February 14 around 270 A.D. Appeals of Texas?

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