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Volume 55, Issue 1 NEW BAR STAFF EMAIL ADDRESSES ... SEE PAGE 2 June 2007 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ANNUAL MEETING AWARDS Pro Bono Mentoring Program Award Jeffrey N. Greenblatt; Strickler, On April 27, 2007, 17th Annual Jurist Award: The Sachitano & Hatfield, PA. Governor Martin Honorable Louis D. Harrington Outstanding Pro Bono Attorneys: O'Malley announced 18th Annual Professionalism Award: Christopher J. Kunz; Cheryl Rose and the creation of an Ap- John J. McCarthy Associates; Morghan L. Richardson pellate Courts Judicial President’s Citation for Outstanding and the Law Firm of Spriggs & Nominating Com- Service: David A. Pordy, Law Firm Hollingsworth mission and sixteen Management Section; Michael V. Outstanding Contested Custody Case regional Trial Courts Nakamura, Personal Injury Litigation Service: Eva Y. Xu; Donya Zimmerman Judicial Nominating Section; John J. O’Neill, Jr., Personal Outstanding Legal Clinic Service: Injury Litigation Section; Jennifer A. Commissions. As in Christina V. B. Ballance; Jerry C. Forquer, Back to Courts Night; Marvin the past, each Commission will be responsi- Lyell; Kathleen A. Muldoon Waldman, Back to Courts Night; ble for recommending to the Governor the Jeffrey M. Axelson, Rule 1.15 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE names of persons for appointment to the Committee Chairs of the Year: Millard Appellate and Trial Courts of Maryland. S. Bennett, Social Committee FOR 2007-2008 Through Executive Order (Barristers Bash); Patricia M. Weaver, President: Mary Ellen Flynn 01.01.2007.08-Judicial Nominating Social Committee (Barristers Bash); President-Elect: Paul B. DeWolfe Commissions- (hereinafter referred to as the Ronald S. Canter, Fee Dispute Treasurer: Donna E. Van Scoy "April 27th Executive Order"), the Resolution Committee Treasurer-Elect: Nancy A. Sachitano Governor declared that each Trial Courts Section Chairs of the Year: James L. Secretary: Audrey A. Creighton Judicial Nominating Commission (here- Parsons, Jr., Business Law Section; New Practitioner Co-Chairs: inafter referred to as "Trial Courts David P. Shapiro, Business Law Lili Khozeimeh Commission") shall consist of six persons Section; Stephanie L. Fink, Family Ivonne C. Lindley appointed by the Governor and three per- Law Section; Lisa S. Segel, Family Executive Committee Members sons who are appointed by the presidents of Law Section; Omolade R. Akinbolaji, 2-year term: Larry A. Ceppos the bar associations in the regional subdivi- New Practitioners Section Eun (Jeannie) K. Cho Patrick W. Dragga sions for which the Commission is responsi- BAR FOUNDATION AWARDS ble. Suzy L. Eckstein Presidents Citation for Outstanding William E. Hewitt, Jr. This April 27th Executive Order Service: Steven J. Bienstock, Bar (Continued on page 4) Stephen H. Ring Revue; The Honorable Barry A. 1-year term: James R. Hammerschmidt Hamilton, Bar Revue; Thomas P. Ryan, Hadrian N. Hatfield DRUG COURT GRADUATION Moderator, Cable Television Law Wendy B. Karpel School for the Public Mary K. (Kathy) Knight The Honorable Nelson W. Rupp, Jr., Community Service Awards: Bradford Chair of the Adult Drug Court and Hon. Cheryl A. McCally S. Bernstein, School Mock Trial; Richard H. Melnick Members of the Adult Drug Court Team Rachel T. McGuckian, School Mock invite all members of the Bar and public Trial to attend the Drug Court Graduation Pro Bono Guardianship Program: SAVE THE DATE ... Ceremony on June 27, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & October 8, 2007 in Courtroom 1 of the Judicial Center, Ecker, P.A., Kim V. Fiorentino, Annual Golf & Tennis Charity Classic Montgomery County Circuit Court. Director Argyle Country Club IMPORTANT NOTICE Anyone interested in nominating someone to be considered for appointment to the Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission (including yourself) should send those nominations and accompanying resumes or descriptions of experience and qualifications, to the Bar Association by mail or email (to [email protected]) for receipt by Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Mary Ellen Flynn, President PAGE 2 FOR YOUR INFORMATIONHEADING

x Please Note New Bar Staff Email Addresses w Bar Association 2007-2008 Officers and Chairs Beverly Executive Director ...... (301) 424-3453 [email protected] ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Tessy Office Manager/LRS Supervisor ...... (301) 424-7040 President: Mary Ellen Flynn President-Elect: Paul B. DeWolfe [email protected] Treasurer: Donna E. Van Scoy Cindy Association Secretary ...... (301) 762-8376 Treasurer-Elect: Nancy A. Sachitano [email protected] Secretary: Audrey A. Creighton Past President: John C. Monahan Membership ...... (301) 424-6351 Executive Director: Beverly C. Mondin

Shalawn Lawyer Referral Service Operators (part-time) ...... (301) 279-9100 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Larry A. Ceppos VACANT} Lawyer Line ...... (301) 424-7040 Eun (Jeannie) K. Cho [email protected] and [email protected] Patrick W. Dragga Suzy L. Eckstein James R. Hammerschmidt Bar Foundation Hadrian N. Hatfield Marleni CLE Seminars and Events Coordinator ...... (301) 340-2534 William E. Hewitt, Jr. [email protected] Wendy B. Karpel Mary K. (Kathy) Knight Hon. Cheryl A. McCally Pro Bono Program Richard H. Melnick Stephen H. Ring Client Intake Lines ...... (301) 424-7651 New Practitioners Co-Chairs: ...... (301) 424-7652 Lili Khozeimeh & Ivonne C. Lindley COMMITTEE CHAIRS The following staff listing is not for public information. It is for attorney use only. Assoc./Found. – Ann. Mtg. & Law Day – Nancy A. Sachitano, Chair – (301) 657-8805 Mary Kay Canarte, Managing Attorney (Part-Time) ...... (301) 762-5831 Bench/Bar-Circuit – Peter A. Feeney, Chair – (240) 777-7349 Bench/Bar-District Court – Marvin Waldman, Chair – (301) 933-4500 [email protected] Courthouse Construction – Steven Van Grack, Chair – (301) 738-7671 Fee Dispute Resolution – Michael J. McAuliffe, Co-Chair – Maria Office Administration / Client Coordination ...... (301) 424-2706 (301) 762-1696 & David L. Rubino, Co-Chair – (301) 762-7770 Interprofessional – VACANT, Chair [email protected] Judicial Selections – Deborah E. Reiser, Chair – (301) 961-6094 VACANT, Vice Chair – Ingrid Office Administration / Client Coordination ...... (301) 762-8488 Lawyer to Lawyer – VACANT, Chair Lawyer Referral – Jeffrey Van Grack, Chair – (301) 657-0159 [email protected] Legal Ethics – Jeffrey M. Axelson, Co-Chair – (301) 738-7650 & Samuel M. Shapiro, Co-Chair – (301) 340-1333 Legislation – VACANT, Chair Long Range Planning – Jeffrey M. Axelson, Co-Chair – (301) 738-7650 FOR LAWYERS WHO & Laurie E. Cleary, Co-Chair – (301) 657-0176 & David W. Lease, Co-Chair – (301) 838-8950 NEED HELP LEGAL ETHICS Membership – VACANT, Chair 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 Murphy - (301) 998-6598 Social – Patricia M. Weaver, Co-Chair – (301) 951-9360 & Millard S. Bennett, Co-Chair – (301) 838-3203 their professional or personal lives, please call the Ed Sharkey - (301) 657-8184 Softball – Charles B. Lipscomb, Chair – (301) 738-7000 Lawyer-to-Lawyer Committee. Committee mem- Specialty Bar Associations – Audrey A. Creighton, Chair – (240) 773-9603 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) 563-6685 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. M. Axelson, c/o Bar Association of Youth Courthouse Project – Holly D. Reed, III, Chair – (301) 587-9480 Barbara R. Graham, Chair SECTION CHAIRS Montgomery County, MD, 27 West Jefferson Alternative Dispute Resolution – Ellen F. Kandell, Co-Chair – Phone: (301) 294-3467 (301) 588-53900 & Judith A. Mustille, Co-Chair – (301) 424-1720 E-mail: [email protected] St., Rockville, MD 20850. Business Law – VACANT, Chair Commercial Litigation – J. Bradford McCullough, Co-Chair – (301) 657-0734 & Jeffrey M. Schwaber, Co-Chair – (301) 838-3210 Criminal Law – Marc R. Emden, Co-Chair (Defense) – (301) 762-7007 FRIENDS OF BILL W. & Carol A. Crawford, Co-Chair (State) – (240) 777-7342 BAR FOUNDATION OFFICERS Education Law – Patrick J. Hoover, Chair – (301) 424-5777 LAWYER MEETING Elder Law – Lynn C. Boynton, Co-Chair – (301) 762-1696 & Susan Bloomfield, Co-Chair – (301) 907-2802 For time and location of the meetings, please (Effective July 1, 2006) Employment Law – Laurel N. Anchors, Co-Chair – (301) 990-6065 & Christina V.B. Balance, Co-Chair – (301) 340-8200 call Lawyer-to-Lawyer Committee member, Dan President: Paul F. Kemp Treasurer: Richard S. Stolker Estates & Trusts – Jay M. Eisenberg, Chair – (301) 230-5223 Gaskill at (301) 279-7400. President-Elect: John C. Monahan Assistant Treasurer: Robert B. Hetherington Family Law – Stuart M. Skok, Co-Chair – (301) 840-8565 & Past President: John J. McCarthy Vicki Viramontes-LaFree, Co-Chair – (301) 656-8850 Federal Practice – VACANT, Chair DIRECTORS Health Law – VACANT, Chair BAR ASSOCIATION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD James M. Brault Eric M. Johnson Robert C. Park Immigration – Jinhee K. Wilde, Chair – (202) 328-1000 Douglas M. Bregman John P. Kudel Linda D. Schwartz Intellectual Property & Technology – Albert M. Churilla, Co-Chair – NEWSLETTER Eun (Jeannie) K. Cho Susan S. Magazine Deane A. Shure (301) 319-9846 & Michael L. Greenberg, Co-Chair – (202) 625-7000 (USPS 430-930) ISSN-1079-0780 Charles B. Day Mimi L. Magyar-Socorso Harry C. Storm Juvenile Law – Mary K. Knight, Co-Chair (State) – (240) 777-7440 & Glenn M. Cooper Rachel T. McGuckian Joseph P. Suntum VACANT, Co-Chair (Defense) is published monthly except July/August combined David S. DeJong Patrick C. McKeever Marvin Waldman Law Firm Management – David A. Pordy, Chair – (301) 230-5205 at $25.00 per year by the Mary Ellen Flynn Camilla O. McRory Alan S. Zipp New Practitioners – Lili Khozeimeh, Co-Chair – (301) 340-9090 & Jo B. Fogel A. Howard Metro Ivonne C. Lindley, Co-Chair – (301) 838-3217 Bar Association of Montgomery County, MD COMMITTEE CHAIRS Mentor/Mentee (sub of New Practitioners) - Heather S. Collier – 27 West Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20850-4200 Bar Revue – Steven J. Bienstock – (301) 251-1600 (301) 340-9090 Cable T.V./Law School for the Public – Thomas P. Ryan, Co-Chair – Chamber Chats – PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID (301) 762-7770 & Natasha R. Luddington, Co-Chair – (301) 657-0748 Personal Injury Litigation – Hong S. (Paul) Chung, Co-Chair (Plaintiff) – Rockville, Maryland 20850-4200 Continuing Legal Education – John R. Garza, Chair – (301) 838-3585 (301) 230-5230 & Andre M. Forte, Co-Chair (Defense) – (301) 762-7770 CLE Breakfasts – Real Estate – Matthew D. Alegi, Co-Chair – (301) 230-6574 & POSTMASTER: Fall Outing – James R. Hammerschmidt, Co-Chair – (301) 951-9338 & Alexis H. Peters, Co-Chair – (301) 255-0538 Send address changes to: Alison W. Rind, Co-Chair – (301) 657-0750 Sports & Entertainment Law – Andrew L. Schwartz, Chair – (301) 947-3330 Pro Bono – Lauri E. Cleary, Chair – (301) 657-0176 Taxation – Glenn M. Anderson, Chair – (301) 762-5212 Bar Association of Montgomery County, MD, Newsletter School Mock Trial – Bradford S. Bernstein, Co-Chair – (301) 762-1600 & Telecommunications – VACANT, Chair 27 West Jefferson St., Rockville, Maryland 20850-4200 Rachel T. McGuckian, Co-Chair – (301) 762-1600 Workers Compensation Law – VACANT, Chair Speakers Bureau – VACANT, Chair (Public Division) – Beverly C. Mondin, Executive Director & Editor & Rene Sandler, Chair (School Division) – (301) 610-9797 Cindy Brandenburg, Assistant & Advertising Editor Youth Initiative Program – Rene Sandler, Chair – (301) 610-9797

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(Continued from page 1) with others) that the election process was not will be seeking the assistance of the changed the procedure of how lawyers may the best nor the most efficient way of select- Executive Committee at our June 11th become members of the Trial Courts ing the most experienced, qualified and ded- Executive Committee Meeting. Commissions. From the time that Governor icated persons for the Commissions. With respect to the Appellate Courts Marvin Mandel created the Commission in I also discussed with Mr. Tyler para- Judicial Nominating Commission 1970 until this recent Executive Order of graph C(2)(b) of the Executive Order, which (Appellate Courts Commission), the April Governor O'Malley, a portion of the lawyer- states: "In selecting persons to submit for 27th Executive Order mandates a similar members of the Commissions have always appointment, the Bar Association presidents procedure in that the President of the been elected by peers who practice law in shall consult with the presidents of other bar Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) their own districts. Governor William organizations in the Commission shall submit the names of five persons for Donald Schaefer's 1991 Executive Order District…," and learned that indeed, as I sus- appointment. If you are interested in being provided that six of the members on each pected, the Governor wants a diversified considered for appointment to the Appellate Commission be lawyers elected by their col- group of persons appointed to each of the Courts Commission by the President of the leagues, and Governor Parris N. Trial Courts Judicial Nominating MSBA, you should immediately send your Glendening's 1995 Executive Order and Commissions. Accordingly, I look forward name and qualifications to the Executive Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.'s 2003 to continuing the dialog that I have already Director of MSBA, Paul Carlin, at Executive Order both provided that four set in place with the specialty bar associa- [email protected]. The twelve gubernato- lawyers on each Commission be so elected. tions to seek names from these presidents of rial appointments to the Appellate Courts Due to the size of Montgomery County, their own members whom they believe pos- Commission were announced on April 27, our county alone is Commission District 11, sess the necessary experience, qualifications, 2007 and include our past-president and accordingly, I, as President of our Bar temperament and dedication to satisfactorily Douglas M. Bregman, Former Attorney Association, am charged with the serious carry out all responsibilities expected of General J. Joseph Curran, and Sheila Sachs, task of submitting the names of three per- members of the Trial Courts Commissions. a family law attorney in Baltimore and past- sons to be appointed by the Governor to the At this time, I ask each one of you to president of the Baltimore City Bar Trial Courts Commission for Commission think of persons whom you believe should Association, who will be Chair of the District 11. The deadline for my submission sit on this Commission (you may include Appellate Courts Commission. of names to the Governor is June 27, 2007. yourself) and to send those nominations and I very much look forward to these next Upon receiving the April 27th Executive accompanying resumes or descriptions of twelve months serving as President of our Order, I called the Governor's Office to learn experience and qualifications to our Bar Bar Association, and I hope to have your first-hand the reasons why the Governor dis- Association office by mail or email support and involvement all along the way. banded the practice of the local legal com- ([email protected]) for receipt by If your schedule permits, please join me and munity's election of lawyers to the Wednesday, June 6, 2007. In my opinion, many of our members at the MSBA Annual Commission. I spoke with Ralph Tyler, a qualified lawyer to sit on the Trial Courts Convention in Ocean City which is June Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor, and Commission should have substantial trial 13th- 16th. As always our Bar Association learned that the Governor decided to make court experience as well as good judgment is hosting a hospitality suite at the conven- this change because he discovered (from the and assessment skills. I plan to honor the tion, and it is a wonderful opportunity for all Governor's Office speaking with the Governor's intent in my appointments to the of us to relax and enjoy one another's com- Administrative Office of the Courts and District 11 Commission, and to that end, I pany. Mary Ellen Flynn

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CIRCUIT COURT FAMILY is staying with us as a mediator, but in a dif- Where the Court determines that the parties DIVISION ferent position. are unable to bear the expense of such rep- Effective April 2nd, George Spangler resentation, it may request that the Family Late Court Arrival: Arriving late to has assumed responsibility as the Lead Law Fund pay some or all of the costs. For hearings has become a significant issue in Custody/Access mediator. George, who is appointments made on or after May 21, Juvenile Court. Despite repeated an experienced mediator and attorney, has 2007, the limits of compensation without requests from the bench, parties contin- been serving as a mediator in the Family further leave of the Administrative Judge ue to be late. When parties are late in Division for several years. We are fortunate will be increased to a maximum of $2,000 one case it has a rippling effect through- to have George in this position. Like unless a lower amount is noted under a spe- out the entire docket. Additionally, it is Shirley, he has a strong commitment to and cific appointment. discourteous to the bench, other litigants belief in the mediation process and the Court Policy Change Regarding who are present and ready to proceed Court's role in alternative dispute resolu- Motions for Temporary Guardianship: and most importantly, the children tion. As of February 1, 2007, the Circuit Court whose welfare lies at the heart of these Please join me in welcoming both for Montgomery County will no longer rule hearings. Please arrive on time. Shirley and George into their new roles. on Motions for Temporary Guardianship ex Mediation/Facilitation Invoices: If Notice of Change Appointment of parte unless the matter is an emergency as you provide mediation services for the Counsel for Children: When the Court defined by the Maryland Annotated Code. Juvenile Department or facilitation services appoints counsel to represent children, it The Maryland Annotated Code, Estates and for the Family Division, please submit an may order the parties to pay reasonable Trusts § 13-101(f) defines an "emergency" invoice each time you perform this service. compensation for such representation and as meaning that a "person is living in condi- Some service providers are submitting may apportion those costs equitably. (Continued on following page) invoices spanning several months. The court's fiscal year ends on June 30th. We WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, want to ensure that all invoices are received TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. for services rendered from July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, so payment can be made in early July. Litigation Support – Expert Witness Testimony Lead Custody/Access Mediator: For Business Valuation – Pension Valuation – Financial Analysis several years Shirley Seymour has served Forensic Accounting – Financial Fraud Investigations as the Lead Custody/Access Mediator for Tax Issues – Income Tax Preparation the Family Division. The excellence and passion that she brings to all aspects of access and custody mediation is wonderful. Alan Zipp Both the Court and the litigants, who look Certified Public Accountant to it to solve difficult and painful issues, Attorney at Law have benefited greatly from her knowledge, Certified Business Appraiser commitment and dedication to mediation. Certified Fraud Examiner Shirley has decided to lessen her work- load and cut back on her hours. Fortunately Telephone 301-340-0084 – [email protected] for the Family Division and the Court, she 932 Hungerford Drive, Suite 13 Rockville, MD 20850

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(Continued from preceding page) Assignment Office will send notices to all guages. But, it is the responsibility of the tions which present a substantial risk of interested persons. Parties will now be party/attorney who needs the interpreter to death or immediate and serious physical required to attend a hearing on any motion request the interpreter, e.g. if a witness/vic- harm to himself or others." for temporary guardianship prior to the tim needs an interpreter in a criminal case, If the matter is an emergency, then Show Cause hearing, which will be sched- the Assistant State's Attorney is responsible counsel is advised to submit a Petition for uled in accordance with Maryland Rule 10- for requesting the interpreter, and if the Assumption of Jurisdiction - Emergency 104. defendant needs the interpreter, it is the Protective Services pursuant to Maryland Madeleine Jones responsibility of the Public Defender's Rule 10-210. If the matter fails to necessi- Office or the private attorney to file the tate emergency protective services, but SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT necessary request. needs an expeditious ruling, then the matter OF MARYLAND PRINCE Absent extraordinary circumstances, shall be submitted to the Family Duty GEORGE’S COUNTY the court requires that a request for an inter- Judge, after first being screened by the From the chambers of William D. preter be submitted at least ten (10) days Adoption/Guardianship Case Manager. Missouri, Administrative Judge prior to the scheduled court date. Please The Duty Judge will either hear the Motion TO: Attorneys Practicing in Prince contact the Court for a copy of the Circuit for Temporary Guardianship the same day George’s County, MD Court's Amended Policy for the or set the Motion for hearing within 48 RE: Interpreter Procedures and Policies for Payment/Arranging of Court Interpreters hours. Prince George’s County Circuit Court dated February 3, 2005. Requests for temporary guardianship The Circuit Court for Prince George's The notice for cancellation of inter- filed as non-emergencies will be set for a County is responsible for providing interpreters is a very important component of hearing within two weeks and the preters for all case types and in all lan- the coordination process. As cases settle and/or are continued, the Court WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, Administrative Office must be informed of TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. the changed case status. Please be mindful that it is still the responsibility of the requesting party to inform the Court Administrative Office of any scheduling changes. The court directs that all cancellations be made no less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled date unless circumstances prevent such timely notice. Failure to timely cancel interpreter services will result in the interpreter(s) being paid even though no interpreter is required. The court reserves the right to bill the requesting party if the interpreter is cancelled sub- sequent to the above forty-eight (48) hours requirement. Please be advised that the Request/Cancellation for Interpreter form can be requested on-line by logging onto the County's web page, www.co.pg.md.us, click on-line forms, and scroll down to Request/Cancellation for Interpreter. You may then, fill out the form completely. Finally, hit the submit button and the form is sent directly to the Interpreter Coordinator located in the Court Administrative Office. This form only has to be submitted once. However, you must contact the Court Administrative Office at (301) 952-3708 with any continuance date. Also, the form has five (5) sections that must be completed. Please make sure that each section is filled out appropriately. PAGE 7 CURRENT UPDATE, cont’d

Courtroom personnel should only fill out far behind these two contenders stands a the Public Defender. I am keeping a spot section five (5) of the form. stout Baseless Claim at 2-1. warm in hopes that one if not both teams Finally, the court has no involvement Next in the standings is Destructive can reenergize their offices over the sum- with the parties' need for an interpreter for Force at 2-2, who is the arch nemesis of the mer and put together a team. events such as depositions, interrogatories, "Evil Empire" Res Ipsa Loquitur. While If the first three weeks of the season pre/post trial interviews, or any other event off to a slow start at 0-2 never count out this are any indication of the caliber of play we which is not required to occur within a juggernaut of talent as they have rebound- are off to a great start. Additionally, we courtroom or the jury assembly room, ed to go 2-0. have certified ASA referees to officiate all including the venue for the Grand Jury. Bringing up the rear is Civil Defense league games. The Circuit Court thanks you in [McCarthy Wilson] at 0-1 losing to Please look back next month of an advance for your consideration and timeli- Destructive Force in their first game of update on the standing and the mid-season ness on the filing of a request/cancellation the year, Pray for Rain at 0-2, and awards. of an interpreter. Attractive Nuisance [the Law Clerks] Chip Lipscomb, League Director who boast the largest team at over thirty 2007 SOFTBALL SEASON members including Judges Boynton, LAWYERS’ LITERARY Algeo, and Greenberg. The Bar Association CIRCLE ANNOUNCEMENTS While this season has been a success Softball League kicked off so far with new teams, new jerseys, and a If you are interested in joining our the 2007 season full of healthy attitude one important piece is group, please telephone Jim Demma at vigor, enthusiasm, and a missing…. long time league favorites the (301) 762-1600. You will find that this healthy dose of competitive State's Attorney's Office and the Office of (Continued on following page) spirit. This new attitude was WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, immediately on display by the new team on TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. the block, Pray from aka Linowes Blocher led by Heather Dlhopolsy. In merely their second game of the young season, they led the League Champion Res Ipsa Loquitur, for five strong innings before being over- whelmed by a sixth inning hitting barrage. Despite the loss they proved that they could play with anyone in the league. While Res Ipsa Loquitur has continued their winning ways raising their record to a robust 2-0 there is a new contender this year. Paley Ale [a combination of Lerch Early and Paley Rothman] has ascended to the top of the league standing with a strong 2-0 start led by their two captains Jim Hammerschmidt and Stuart "Montgomery County" Barr. Not

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(Continued from preceding page) and 18 Judges & Masters. Associates are for a social hour and dinner, followed by an book group is a lot of fun and we discuss a recent law school graduates or attorneys educational presentation in the Circuit wide range of interesting books, including: licensed to practice law in Maryland for not Court. The Inn offers trial advocacy pro- Thursday, June 21st - Tinker, Tailor, more than 5 years. Associates serve a 1- grams, accentuating legal excellence, civil- Soldier, Spy, by John le Carre. year term and there are 27 vacancies antici- ity, professionalism and ethics. With some rare exceptions, all of our pated for 2007-2008. Barristers are attor- Usually, the Montgomery County Inn meetings are held in the offices of Miles & neys licensed to practice law in Maryland has been fortunate to have more qualified Stockbridge P.C., 11 North Washington for at least 5 years, who are of good charac- applicants than available vacancies. While Street, Suite 700, Rockville, Maryland ter and seek to improve their skills as trial or preference is given to Montgomery County 20850, and begin at 4:30 in the afternoon. appellate advocates. Barristers serve a 3- litigators, the Inn seeks to have a member- James J. Demma year term and 9 vacancies are anticipated ship that reflects a rich diversity in race, gen- for 2007-2008. Benchers are attorneys der, ethnic background, and practice special- MONTGOMERY COUNTY INN licensed to practice law in Maryland, who ty. Applications are available and may be OF COURT MEMBERSHIP have demonstrated superior character, abil- obtained from Kathy Parker, Secretary to OPENINGS FOR 2007-2008 ity and competence as trial or appellate Judge John W. Debelius, III, Circuit Court advocates. Benchers are honored with life- for Montgomery County, 50 Maryland Ave., The Montgomery County Inn of Court time membership in the Inn, but vacancies Room 901, Rockville, MD 20850, tele- is completing its 19th year and is devoted to occasionally occur, so applications for phone: (240) 777-9212, email: developing the ethical and trial advocacy Bencher positions are also being taken. [email protected], or Dorothy Fait, skills of Montgomery County litigators. The Montgomery County Inn of Court Membership Chair of the Inn, 1 Church St., The Inn currently comprises 113 members: meets on the second Tuesday of the month Suite 800, Rockville, MD 20850, (301) 251- 29 Associates, 29 Barristers, 37 Benchers, from September through May in Rockville, 0100, email: [email protected]. Complete applications are to be returned to WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, either of the above no later than June 8, 2007. TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD.

IN MEMORIAM ... Alan S. Town Longtime area attorney and child advocate, Alan S. Town, of Rockville, MD passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 1, 2007. He was a gradu- ate of Antioch School of Law and a member of the District of Columbia and Maryland Bar Associations. He worked with the American Freedom from Hunger Foundation, ACLU, and Reporter's Committee for Freedom of the Press. His practice encompassed civil rights, family law, and he often was appointed guardian for children in need. He was the beloved husband of Jerri Price Town for 33 years; loving father of Jeremy Alan Town; loving brother of Kathy Sierk and Daniel Town (Theresa). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, a great niece, Adley; and mother-in-law, Freda Price. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Sherman Town; and his grandmother, Gertrude Warwick. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Lawyers' Campaign Against Hunger: call 410-737-8282 ext 210. PAGE 9 COMMITTEES & SECTIONS

CINA/DELINQUENCY September 25, 2007, and will be held in con- If you request an interpreter for your case BROWN BAG BENCH BAR junction with the New Practitioner's Annual and it turns out one is not actually necessary, New Admittee Courthouse Tour and Reception. please be sure to let the Clerk of the Court MEETINGS This event is co-sponsored by the Bar know 48 hours in advance of the hearing date. June 20, 2007** October 24, 2007** Association, the Bar Foundation, the New When cancellations are not made or made late, September 20, 2007* November 15, 2007* Practitioner's Section, the District Court Bench it still costs the Court for at least 2 hours of *=Delinquent **=CINA Bar Committee and the Circuit Court Bench Bar interpreter time and can cost even more for There will be no bench/bar meeting in July Committee. After the program there will be a lengthy trials. It is very important for attor- or August. All meetings will be held in catered reception in the Atrium of the Circuit neys to self monitor their cases and determine, Courtroom 20 of the District Court Building at Courthouse with food, wine and beer. There in advance if possible, whether an interpreter 12:30 - 1:30 PM. CINA bench/bar meetings will will be more information on the speakers and is necessary. Please take the time to follow up be held on a Wednesday and Delinquent bench/ program for this event in the August newsletter. on your cases with interpreters and alert the bar meetings will be held on a Thursday. Please Courthouse Identification Passes: To Clerk of the Court to make appropriate cancel- submit any agenda items that you may have to all attorneys, please remember to check the lations so that the Court process can run more Ann Wilson at [email protected], two expiration dates on your courthouse passes. smoothly. days before the meeting. They are set to expire on a staggered schedule Have a great and safe summer with your and expired cards will be confiscated by secu- family and friends! CIRCUIT COURT BENCH rity as requested by both the State and local Jennifer A. Forquer, Chair BAR COMMITTEE bar associations. Renewal can not be done overnight, so plan accordingly and to be on COMMERCIAL LITIGATION May 2nd was our last meeting of the the safe side, start the process a month or two 2006/2007 year. Thank you to everyone on before your card actually expires. SECTION the Committee - I really enjoyed working with Congratulations to Leon Rodriguez The next breakfast meeting of the you all! who was confirmed as the new County Commercial Litigation Section will take place Save the Date! The 2nd Annual Back to Attorney on May 1, 2007 and will start on on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 from 8-9 am, Court Night is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2007! (Continued on following page)

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(Continued from preceding page) place the entire case number on any papers Our great thanks and appreciation goes to at the offices of Stein Sperling, 25 West filed in the District Court. That number all of the informative presenters at Law Day Middle Lane, Rockville, Maryland. Please begins with 06 and either 01 (Rockville) or 02 on May 4, 2007, regarding Self-Represented RSVP to Chris Grube at (301) 838-3269, or (Silver Spring), followed by the entire case Litigants in Family Law Cases, They're Here [email protected] More information number, as it appears on the original papers to Stay, including Family Division Master will be circulated in the near future as to sent by the Court. Finally, in multiple parties Steven Salant as moderator and presenter, speaker and main topic of discussion civil cases, if one party intends to dismiss Faith Dornbrand on opposing the pro se liti- Jeffrey M. Schwaber, Co-Chair another party from the lawsuit, the party to be gant, Dorothy Fait on discovery, Lisa Segel J. Bradford McCullough, Co-Chair dismissed must be specified. Otherwise, the on exceptions, Wanda Martinez on Child dismissing party runs the chance of having the Support Enforcement and Daniel Zerivitz on DISTRICT COURT BENCH entire lawsuit dismissed. the Pro Se Project. Each of the presenters BAR COMMITTEE It has been a pleasure serving as gave us excellent practice pointers and Chairperson of the District Court Bench Bar resolved important ethical and legal issues to The final meeting of the District Court Committee. Special thanks goes to all of the better our practice and dealings with the pro se Bench Bar Committee was held on Thursday, Members of the Committee who attended the litigants, along with a song that said it all. For May 3, 2007. The following is a summary of meetings on a regular basis, and Judge Wolfe those of you who missed the program and the issues which were discussed at that meeting: for providing us with a very open, informa- would like a copy of the materials, including Montgomery County's request for one tive, and cordial atmosphere to discuss issues speaker materials and the Montgomery County additional judgeship in both the District and in the District Court. Legal (and Community) Assistance Network Circuit Courts was turned down by the legis- Have a great summer. published by the Montgomery County lature. John P. Kudel, Chair Maryland Bar Foundation, please contact us to The first speed camera dockets will take request a copy. place on July 9, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 EMPLOYMENT LAW Coming up in July is the MICPEL 40- p.m., in Silver Spring, Room 402. SECTION hour Divorce Mediation Seminars on Effective immediately, violations of pro- Parenting & Child Access Issues: July 9 & bation, reconsiderations of sentence, and other We would like to thank the law firm of 10, 2007, and Property & Financial Issues: special criminal and traffic proceedings will Bromberg Rosenthal LLP for hosting our July 16 & 17, 2007, in Baltimore, presented only take place in criminal courtrooms to Section meetings and for providing breakfast by Harry Fox, Esquire, and Cecilia Paizs, allow the traffic dockets to begin at 1:00 p.m. for all attendees and guest speakers. Esquire. For those who have already taken An exception to that rule can be made by the Rosanna C. Lopez, Co-Chair the 40-hour Civil Mediation Training and hearing judge. Scott A. Mirsky, Co-Chair want to mediate domestic cases or act as a On the civil side, effective October 1, Court Facilitator in domestic cases, this 2007, the jurisdiction of the District Court FAMILY LAW SECTION course is the next step under Maryland Rule shall increase to $30,000. A jury trial is still 17-104. The 40-hour Civil Mediation train- available when the amount in controversy is On Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at 8:00 ing will be repeated this year in October of $10,000, and the small claims threshold is still a.m., the Family Law Section will hold its 2007. $5,000. Effective June 1, 2007, the civil dock- Organizational Breakfast Meeting in the Bar Many thanks from the Section to our out- ets will begin by a calling of the docket at 8:30 CLE Classroom. If you would like to become going co-chairs, Stephanie Fink and Lisa a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Attorneys are encouraged involved, chair a committee, be a member of a Segel, for their dedicated work and excellent to be on time for the commencement of these committee or share your ideas for the year, leadership throughout the year. We look for- dockets, as relevant information regarding please attend. If you cannot attend but would ward to continuing their efforts this year and trial time, number of witnesses, etc. is given to like to volunteer, please let us know via email hope to see you on June 20, 2007. the Clerk during the call of the docket. Once at [email protected] or Vicki Viramontes-LaFree, Co-Chair again, civil practitioners are encouraged to [email protected]. Stuart Muntzing Skok, Co-Chair

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FEDERAL PRACTICE and Judith Mustille. It was their efforts that Back to Courts Night on Tuesday, September SECTION initially resulted in a revised draft of the rule 25, 2007. Please look for additional details in which I was then able to use as a starting base the July/August Newsletter. If there is a particular Federal Court prac- for reasonable changes. I look forward to con- CHAMBER CHATS: We had a very suc- tice issue or topic any attorney wants to dis- tinuing to serve the Association. cessful Chamber Chat program this year with cuss and/or speak on at an upcoming meeting, Jeffrey M. Axelson, Co-Chair great turn out thanks to the efforts of Monica please let me know as soon as possible. Harms who organized the Chats this year. Charles Chester, Chair NEW PRACTITIONER Monica will be back next year to organize the SECTION Chats which will resume in September! LEGAL ETHICS COMMITTEE Please look for the dates in the July/August WELCOME LILI KHOZEIMEH! Newsletter. June 13, 2007 Lili Khozeimeh, Esq., an associate attorney at Ivonne C. Lindley, Co-Chair All meetings will be held on the 2nd Dragga, Callahan, Hannon, Hessler & Wills, Wednesday of the month at 4:30p.m. in the LLP, in Rockville, Maryland has dutifully PERSONAL INJURY Bar Association Conference Room. served for the past year as the Mentor Mentee LITIGATION SECTION I wanted to take this opportunity to thank coordinator for the BAMC's New President John Monahan, the Executive Practitioners' Section. In the Fall, she will join As you may know, after a decade of serving Committee and the Bar Association for award- Ivonne Lindley and serve as co-chair of our as the Co-Chairs of the Personal Injury ing me an Outstanding Service Award. The Section, and Heather Collier, Esq., also of Litigation Section, John O'Neil and Michael work the Ethics Committee performed in Dragga, Callahan, et al. will serve as the V. Nakamura have stepped down to provide assisting the drafting and enacting of reason- Mentor Mentee coordinator. young practitioners an opportunity to lead the able modifications to the Trust Accounting COURTHOUSE TOUR & RECEP- Personal Injury Litigation Section. After serv- rules was performed within the scope of its TION FOR NEWLYADMITTED ATTOR- ing for the past year as Co-Vice Chairs, Andre functions. I could not have accomplished any NEYS: Save the date for the Fall Courthouse Forte and I are looking forward to serving as of the lobbying and negotiating of the changes Tour and Reception for New Admittees to the new Co-Chairs. We ask for your support, from the initially proposed rule without the welcome all attorneys recently admitted to the encouragement and guidance in the coming loyal assistance of the entire committee but Maryland State Bar. As we did last year, we Bar Association calendar year. We will be most notably William Chen, David Gavin plan to hold this event in conjunction with (Continued on following page) WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. PAGE 12 COMMITTEES & SECTIONS

(Continued from preceding page) I hope you will plan on joining us for this Now that the 2006 tax season is behind meeting in the near future to set an agenda and presentation and discussion. us (for the most part) we can turn our attention to establish meeting dates. Have a safe sum- Jerry R. O’Conor, Chair to 2007 tax planning. Below is a summary of mer. some important tax information for the 2007 Hong S. (Paul) Chung, Co-Chair (Plaintiff) tax year: Andre M. Forte, Co-Chair (Defense) TAXATION LAW SECTION 2006 2007 As the new Chair of the Taxation Law Social Security Wage REAL ESTATE LAW Section, I would first like to thank Glenn Base 94,200 97,500 SECTION MEETING DATES Anderson, Marilyn Braiser, Ross Darroodi, Medicare Wage Base Unlimited Unlimited David DeJong, Nancy Gusman, and Alan Zipp IRA Contribution June 12, 2007 for all for their time and effort in the success- Limits (Under 50) 4,000 4,000 As always, the breakfast meetings will be ful April 24, 2007 seminar "What Every IRA Contribution held at the Rockville IHOP, 775 Rockville Attorney Needs to Know About the Taxation Limits (50 or Older) 5,000 5,000 Pike, on the west side of the Pike between of Real Estate Transactions." My special Wintergreen Shopping Center and Courtesy thanks to our outgoing Chair, Alan Zipp for 401(k) Deferral Limits Jeep, and will begin at 7:30 a.m., unless other- his leadership over the past year. (Under 50) 15,000 15,500 wise noted. The Taxation Law Section will continue 401(k) Deferral Limits Our next meeting will be held on its tradition of holding its monthly meetings (50 or Older) 20,000 20,500 Tuesday, June 12th, and our featured speak- on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 Simple Deferral er will be Carson Mills, Maryland State pm. The next meeting will be held at 5:30 pm Limits (Under 50) 10,000 10,500 Counsel for Lawyers Title Insurance on Wednesday June 6, 2007, at the law offices Simple Deferral Corporation. Carson will review the legisla- of Miller, Miller & Canby 200B Monroe Limits (50 or Older) 12,500 13,000 tion passed by the Maryland General Street Rockville, MD 20850 301-762-5212. Business Mileage 44.5 cents 48.5 cents Assembly in its 2007 session. All interested persons are welcomed to attend. Charitable Mileage 14 cents 14 cents Medical/Moving WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, Mileage 18 cents 20 cents TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. Section 179 Expense Maximums 108,000 112,000 Standard Deductions: STEPHEN J. DUNN Married Filing Joint 10,300 10,700 A TTORNEY AND C OUNSELOR AT LAW Single / Married Filing Separate 5,150 5,350 Litigation experience representing Federal Civil Servants Head of Household 7,550 7,850 To include the following Federal Administrative Forums: Personal Exemptions 3,300 3,400 U.S. MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD Annual Gift Tax EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Exclusion 12,000 12,000 FEDERAL WORKERS COMPENSATION (OWCP) Glenn M. Anderson, Chair SECURITY CLEARANCE APPEALS

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The Montgomery County, Maryland, Bar Foundation serves our community through charitable programs every year. We are pleased that over years, the ANNUAL GOLF AND TENNIS CHARITY CLASSIC has raised funds for Pro Bono and the Community Programs.

The Fall Golf and Tennis Charity Classic and Silent Auction is the one fundraiser every year, which is sponsored by the Bar Foundation and we are beginning our tenth year. We know that YOU are our best mar- keter, therefore, we are respectfully requesting that each of you think of service providers to your law practice. Please call them, get a contact person's name within the organization and ask them if they would be interested in sponsoring our event.

Tournament Sponsor ($5,000): Four block ad in the newsletter for 3 months, foursome for golf, four for lunch, four for dinner (includes open bar), exhibit table on a tee, custom sign on a tee, cover advertising in program, top billing in all publicity, bar association mailing list, and listing in Newsletter as a prominent supporter.

Law Firm Patron Sponsor ($2,750): Six for golf, six for lunch, six for dinner (includes open bar), custom sign on a tee, listing in program as a prominent supporter, and listing in Newsletter as a prominent supporter.

Law Firm Sponsor (1,750): Four for golf, four for lunch, four for dinner (includes open bar), custom sign on a tee, listing in program as a prominent supporter, and listing in Newsletter as a prominent supporter.

Associate Sponsor ($1,250): Two for golf, two for lunch, two for dinner (includes open bar), custom sign on a tee, 1 block ad in newsletter for one month, listing in program as a prominent supporter, and listing in newsletter as a prominent supporter.

Tee/Gree Sponsor ($650): Custom sign on a green, a 2 block ad for one month in the newsletter, a listing in the program, and a sponsor listing in the newsletter.

Tennis Tournament Sponsor ($1,500): four for tennis, four for lunch, four for dinner (includes open bar), sign at the tennis courts, exhibit table near courts, listing in program as a prominent sponsor, 3 block ad in newsletter for a month, and listing in newsletter as a prominent sponsor.

The SILENT AUCTION is critically important to the financial success of the event. We are asking everyone to search for silent auction items such as: Summer Homes, Ski Resort Packages, Golf Packages, Luxury Hotel Packages, Catering, Cruise Line Discounts, Sports Tickets, Summer Children's camps discounts, etc.

Contact Marleni for follow up or questions at 301-340-2534 or e-mail her at [email protected]

Thank you for your assistance, James R. Hammerschmidt and Alison W. Rind Co-Chairs, Fall Outing Committee 2007 Annual Meeting

John C. Monahan, Past President, Bar Association Mary Ellen Flynn, President, Bar Association Paul F. Kemp, President, Bar Foundation ... Please visit our website, www.montbar.org, to view all of the photos from our Annual Meeting ... Thank you to our Law Firm / Corporate Sponsors Andalman & Flynn, P.C. John C. Monahan Office of the County Attorney Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, City of New York Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A. Stein, Sperling, Bennett, De Jong, Driscoll & Greenfeig, P.C. Venable, LLP Law Firm of Worth, Longworth & London, LLP, New York, NY

We would also like to thank our Exhibitors ...

When you call one of our exhibitors to make an inquiry, please let them know where you saw their ad. & Law Day Celebration

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... NEW SIGN-UPS ONLY ... Attorneys already listed in the Find A Lawyer Section of the Website and * the Area of Practice Listing in the Lawyer Directory will be billed separately. * Give Us Your Area of Practice for Easy Referral of Cases The Bar Association 2007-2008 Membership link from our website to your website is $50. Directory and Desk Reference will contain an Your first listing is $30.00, with additional listings area for listing your area of practice and link being $10.00 each. Make checks payable to our website to your website. This effort will the Bar Association of Montgomery County, MD. serve you in Print and Electronic Medium. Please return forms (with payment included) Please indicate your areas of Practice below. A no later than July 27, 2007.

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ADMINISTRATIVE LAW LITIGATION DEFENSE BANKRUPTCY MEDICAL / DENTAL MALPRACTICE BUSINESS LAW PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS CIVIL RIGHTS / CONSTITUTIONAL LAW PERSONAL INJURY COLLECTION / CREDITORS RIGHTS PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE CONSUMER LAW REAL ESTATE CRIMINAL LAW SOCIAL SECURITY EDUCATION LAW TAX LAW ELDER LAW TORTS (DEFENSE ONLY) EMPLOYMENT LAW TORTS (PLAINTIFF ONLY) ENTERTAINMENT LAW TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS ENVIRONMENT LAW VETERANS BENEFITS / MILITARY LAW ESTATES & TRUST LAW WILLS & PROBATE FAMILY LAW WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IMMIGRATION & NATURALIZATION OTHER ______INSURANCE/ACTIONS AGAINST OTHER ______JUVENILE LAW OTHER ______LANDLORD / TENANT LAW OTHER ______

Please make checks payable to the Bar Association of NEW LISTINGS ... BAMC Web Site Link to Montgomery County, MD and forward with this form to: Your Web Page $ 50.00 Bar Association of Montgomery County, MD Website: ______27 West Jefferson St. Rockville, MD 20850 Initial Listing (for Directory and Website) $ 30.00 Additional Listings at $10 each $ ______If you have any questions regarding this year’s Membership Directory, please contact Cindy at (301) 762-8376. TOTAL Amount Enclosed $ ______RETURN BY JULY 27, 2007. (If you have any questions regarding the web link, call Bev Mondin at 301-424-3453.) Office Code – A/4099 PAGE 13 PERSONAL INJURY APPELLATE DECISIONS

In Erie v. Hefferman (Court of was 34 days late in providing Rule 2- Appeals, Misc. No. 2, September Term 402(f)(1)(A) information as to opinions, SAVE THE DATE 2006, Filed April 10, 2007), the Court grounds, and reports. answered certified questions of the Upon defendant's motion, the trial Multicultural United States District Court for the court precluded the testimony because of Celebration District of Maryland. It held that the violation of the scheduling order. In Maryland statutory cap for non-economic holding this to be an abuse of discretion, Thursday, October 18, 2007 damages would not apply to a wrongful the court stated, "The scheduling order is 5:30p.m. - 9:00p.m. death claim of a Maryland policyholder not meant to function as a statute of limi- whose accident occurred outside of tations, and good faith substantial com- The Woman’s Club of Chevy Maryland. Although the insurance con- pliance with the scheduling order is ordi- Chase, Maryland tract was formed under Maryland con- narily sufficient to forestay a case-ending tract law, the law of the situs of the acci- sanction". In this case there was no evi- dent would determine what the plaintiff is dence of willful or contemptuous behav- Sponsored by: entitled to recover. ior on the part of plaintiffs or their coun- Bar Association of The insurance policy provided that sel, and the trial court should have con- Montgomery County the carrier will pay damages "that the law sidered lesser sanctions. and entitles you" to recover from an unin- If you have any recent Maryland sured/underinsured motorist. That is a decisions to submit to the Newsletter, Specialty Bars tort principle. In addition to not having a please contact me at 301-933-4500 or cap on damages, Delaware recognizes email at [email protected]. Audrey Creighton, Chair comparative negligence in place of con- Marvin Waldman tributory negligence. Erie wanted to assert contributory negligence as a WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, defense. Erie had consented to waive its TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. subrogation rights against the tortfeasor when his insurer offered its entire policy limits in settlement. The court held that the consent precluded Erie's contributory negligence defense. Editorial Note: This case presents a complex discussion of conflict of laws principles. Critics of its holding have suggested that it goes too far in prevent- ing the UIM carrier from asserting its defenses simply because of the waiver of its subrogation rights. They argue it will become more difficult to settle claims. In Johns Hopkins v. Correia (Court of Special Appeals, No. 2453, September Term 2005, Filed April 30, 2007), the Court reaffirmed a 1906 holding that the owner of a passenger elevator is held to "the highest degree of care", that being PROFESSIONAL PROCESS SERVING, INC. the same standard as a common carrier in Post Office Box 407 Maryland. Plaintiff was severely injured Rockville, MD 20848 when the self operated elevator in which (301) 570-0770 she was riding came to an abrupt stop. Trained and experienced professionals Rush service available In Maddox v. Stone (Court of Special Prompt service Competitive rates, bulk rates available Appeals, No. 1179, September Term Post Office checks Skip tracing/Locating 2006, Filed May 2, 2007), the Court held Continuous status reports Immediate Driving Record Access the trial court abused its discretion in pre- Unlimited attempts cluding an expert witness' testimony. Plaintiff's counsel complied with the 20 Years of Service court's scheduling order in a timely man- Janet M. Shipe, Director ner in naming the expert. However, he PAGE 14 PRO BONO UPDATE

The following attorneys volunteered which allows $50.00 per hour up to Bar Foundation, we wish to thank all of their time to the Pro Bono Program during $1,000. If you would like to volunteer our “PRO BONO HERO'S for their time the Month of March. On behalf of the or need training, please contact Mary and dedication.” MCMBF Board of Directors, we thank Kay Canarte at 301-762-5831 or Gilchrist Center each of you for your continued dedication: [email protected]. Nakia Gray Irwin Meiselman April Pro Bono Referrals Contested Custody Cases Jerry Lyell David Vega John H. Harmam Regan A. Sweeney Laura Kane* Jay Marks Juan Washington Daniel L. Kennedy Timothy Tinsman Kamah Menseleh Gueh-Thoronka Donna McBride Lynette Whitfield Aimee Robbins Michael G. Wolff Aimee Robbins* TESS Center Diane G. Shook Eva Y. Xu Lecia C.K. Wade MaryKay Canarte Harry Lewis Harry L. Stone *=2 cases Marc Emden Jerry Lyell Kamah Menseleh Gueh-Thoronka* ~ Tim Fisher Jay Marks *=4 cases The Evening Legal Clinics at TESS Roger Golden David Vega During April, the following activity and the Gilchrist Center continue to han- Diane Griffin Shook Juan Washington took place in the Pro Bono Program: dle volumes of clients through the very Cases Referred - 17 able assistance of David Vega, Esquire Cases Closed - 171 and Jay Marks, Esquire. Their assistance The deadline for Opened Cases - 33 and commitment continues to be the submission of copy for Intakes - 188 backbone of the program along with our the newsletter is the The Board of Directors also wishes very committed Volunteers. th to thank the Child Custody Hero's Following are the attorneys who vol- 10 of the month for the who have taken these very difficult unteered in April at the Clinics. On following months’ issue. cases under the Child Custody Grant, behalf of the Board of Directors of the WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD.

EMINENT DOMAIN/CONDEMNATION AND AD VALOREM TAX ASSESSMENT CASES

Jim Thompson and Joe Suntum head Miller, Miller & Canby's eminent domain/condemnation practice - a practice that extends back to the 1970's when Bill Canby established a major presence in the field. We accept lawyer- to-lawyer referrals to:

• Achieve "just compensation" for property owners • Try complete and partial taking cases • Evaluate damages from roads, utilities and other projects • Consult with owners and counsel

Proven experience and leadership in this area, including trial work, teaching at ALI-ABA on eminent domain, and membership in the Owner's Counsel of America (www.ownerscounsel.com), a select national group of lawyers representing owners in condemnation cases.

In addition, both lawyers have done extensive amounts of ad valorem tax assessment hearings/trials, teach classes on Maryland property tax, and have completed the Property Tax School for the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT) addressing valuation issues.

Miller, Miller & Canby 200-B Monroe Street Rockville, Maryland 20850 301.762.5212 www.millermillercanby.com PAGE 15 SPECIALTY BAR ASSOCIATIONS

FRANKLYN BOURNE BAR Marcia Mjoseth Semmes as its new IT'S TIME FOR SUMMER FUN ASSOCIATION Executive Director. Semmes, a former WITH YOUR KIDS, SPOUSE OR MONTGOMERY COMMITTEE Washington, DC attorney and director SIGNIFICANT OTHER. Please check of development at the American out our web site at www.Sobeloff.org. The J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Visionary Art Museum, takes the helm For further information call Brian Barke Association Montgomery County 18 months after the group’s relaunch in at 301-309-8300. Committee will meet on Saturday, June 2005. 2, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. in the conference MONTGOMERY COUNTY room of the Montgomery County Bar SIMON E. SOBELOFF WOMEN'S BAR Association Building, 27 West Jefferson JEWISH LAW SOCIETY ASSOCIATION Street, Rockville, Maryland 20850. If you have any questions, please COME JOIN US FOR A Thank you, Chapter member, Katie contact Holly D. Reed, III, the "SOBELOFF FAMILY BARBEQUE" Porwick, for organizing our 2nd annual Montgomery County Committee Chair of AT BOHRER PARK IN GAITHERS- Women's Law Day at the Women's the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, BURG ON JULY 1, 2007 FROM Commission last month. As we did last at (301) 587-9480. NOON TO 5 P.M. To keep things year, we provided many of the women of Refreshments will be served. "Kosher" we ask that you bring your main our county with FREE invaluable legal course and we will have several cooking information about the topic areas that MARYLAND LAWYERS FOR grills set up for your use. The Sobeloff concern them such as family law, estate THE ARTS ANNOUNCES NEW Society will provide appetizers, sodas, planning, small business law, employ- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR beer, wine, ice, condiments, and side dish- ment law, immigration, landlord/tenant es. FREE ADMISSION to the Pavilion issues and mediation. Thank you also to Maryland Lawyers for the Arts and BBQ. FAMILY FUN includes vol- all our members who spoke at this event (MLA), a nonprofit that provides pro leyball, softball, a playground, avail- and/or provided consultations. bono legal services to artists in need, able miniature golf, skate park and a I also enjoyed our second leader- today announced the appointment of water park complete with water slide. (Continued on following page) WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. PAGE 16 SPECIALTY BAR ASSOCIATIONS

(Continued from preceding page) President-elect - Jennifer Forquer success. I'm most proud of our newly ship development seminar which was Secretary - Jill Savedoff designed Museletter, our leadership the luncheon at the PGA Tour Grill fea- At large - Heather Collier, Sharon development seminars, our Foundation's turing Mary Ellen Flynn, the President Johnson, and Katie Porwick scholarships to four deserving local stu- of the Montgomery County Bar *any additional nominations mailed in dents, and our September event with the Association, who spoke about her career by Chapter members last month will Former First Lady, Kendel Ehrlich. We and involvement in the Bar as a leader. be included in the ballot enclosed with- accomplished a lot this year in addition to We are proud to have one of our in the June Museletter our usual lineup of fantastic signature members be this year's Bar Our end of the year party will be held events! Further, we have a lot of new Association President and we appreci- at Lenore Schneiderman's home on June members this year, many of which are ate her taking the time to speak to us last 7th! newer members to the Bar in general, and month. We all need to take the time to The festivities start at 5:30pm and as I hope this trend continues. Have a won- mentor those women lawyers coming usual, we will have a delicious barbecue derful summer! behind us and these events are a great and door prizes! Don't miss our closing Heather Q. Hostetter, President way to start doing that. Thank you to event before summer strikes! Chapter member, Jennifer Forquer, for This month's Executive Committee organizing this event. will be held on June 11, 2007 at noon in In this month's Museletter, ballots the library of the Montgomery County PRIDE OF are going out for election of the 2007- Circuit Court. All members are welcome MONTGOMERY COUNTY 2008 Executive Committee and to participate. Kathleen M. Dumais, of Rockville, Chapter leadership positions. The This is my last column as President Md., was for the second time selected Nominations committee has nominated and I just wanted to take a moment to say one of "Maryland's Top 100 Women" by the following individuals for the elec- it was an honor. Thank you to everyone The Daily Record. The award recipients tion: who helped make this year such a great are chosen based on their impact through leadership, mentoring and community WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, service. She also recently received the TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. Public Policy Award from the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) for her legislative work as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for District 15. Paula Calimafde, of Potomac, Md., has been elected as a Fellow of the College of Tax Counsel. The Counsel is a nonprofit association of tax lawyers in private practice, in law school teaching positions and in government which acknowledges attorneys for their excellence in tax practice and for their substantial contributions and commitment to the profession. Trish Weaver, of Bethesda, Md., and David Shapiro, of Potomac, Md., have received awards from the Bar Association of Montgomery County in recognition of their service to the organization. Ms. Weaver was honored as DAVID HARRISON, INC. Committee Chair of the Year for the Social Committee and Mr. Shapiro for 2% ~ SAVE YOUR CLIENT COMMISSION DOLLARS ~ 2% his work as Section Chair of the Year for • Our total charge to sell a house or condo is 2% if sold by our real estate the Business Law Section. office. Katharine Porwick, of Bethesda, • If the house or condo is sold by another real estate office, through Md., was named Secretary for the metro- multiple listing, they get 2% and we get 2% for a total of 4%. Bethesda Rotary Club, an organization • We never charge transaction fees, processing fees or administrative fees. of business and professional leaders ded- • Our four person staff holds open houses. We advertise all listings every icated to service in the community and Sunday in The Washington Post. in the workplace. The club's current • All listings are posted with photographs on the GCAR multiple listing service. focus is on a May 18 "Vettes in Vegas" • Licensed since 1959 in Montgomery County and D.C. Member GCAR, fundraising event to benefit several MRIS, NAR, MAA, NAREA, AAAA, NEA and BBB. health and children-related groups David R. Harrison Real Estate 301-258-9317 (www.rotary7620.org). PAGE 17 STATE & NATIONAL

MSBA BOARD OF legal services delivery system for such throughout the state. Nominations must GOVERNORS persons; be received by June 30, 2007, and the The Benjamin L. Cardin awards will be presented at MLSC’s 25th Edward J. Gilliss, President Distinguished Service Award to an out- Anniversary Celebration on December 10, Alison L. Asti, President-Elect standing public interest attorney who is 2007. John P. Kudel, Treasurer Katherine K. Howard, Secretary regularly involved in providing civil legal MLSC was established by the J. Michael Conroy, Jr., Past President services to the poor; Maryland General Assembly in 1982 to Robert T. Gonzales, ABA State Delegate The William L. Marbury receive and distribute funds to nonprofit Outstanding Advocate Award to a non- organizations that provide civil legal 2-Year Term Members attorney who has demonstrated outstand- assistance to low-income persons. From Douglas M. Bregman (301) 656-2707 ing service in Maryland representing the its inception, MLSC has made grants Maury S. Epner (301) 762-5212 rights and legal needs of the poor; and totaling over $100 million to help provide Paul F. Kemp (301) 217-5664 Hon. Mary Beth McCormick (301) 279-1551 The Herbert S. Garten Public services in more than 1.4 million legal Thomas D. Murphy (301) 424-0400 Citizen Award to an entity or organiza- matters for Maryland’s families in areas Steven G. Salant (240) 777-9042 tion (not regularly engaged in the delivery of family, housing, consumer, employ- of legal services to low-income persons) ment, health care and other civil legal 1-Year Term Members that has demonstrated an extraordinary matters. Deborah L. Webb (301) 657-0725 commitment to increase access to justice For additional information regarding Deane A. Shure (301) 762-8860 for the poor in Maryland. the MLSC Legal Services Awards or to ~ www.msba.org ~ MLSC has sent requests for nomina- obtain nomination forms, contact MLSC MLSC SEEKS tions to legal services providers, bar asso- at (410) 576-9494 or toll free at (800) NOMINATIONS FOR LEGAL ciations, service organizations and others 492-1340 or visit http://www.mlsc.org. SERVICES AWARDS WHEN YOU CALL ONE OF OUR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE AN INQUIRY, The Maryland Legal Services TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THEIR AD. Corporation is soliciting nominations for four awards it presents annually to persons making outstanding contributions to the provision of legal assistance to Maryland’s poor. This year MLSC will be honoring award recipients and celebrat- ing its history and achievements at a special 25th Anniversary Celebration on Monday, December 10, 2007. The four awards are as follows: The Arthur W. Machen, Jr. Award to an attorney in private practice who has rendered extraordinary services in Maryland by providing civil legal services to the poor or by improving the civil

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(Continued from preceding page) LITIGATION ASSOCIATE - Pasternak & high profile builder/developer practice litigation and to assist in medical malpractice Fidis. Bethesda firm looking for a real group. The ideal candidate will have some cases. Candidate must have Maryland Bar estate / commercial litigation associate with real estate transactional experience, some and DC Bar would be preferred. Excellent 2 + years experience for 15 lawyer familiarity with construction and litigation, long term career opportunity. Firm offers Bethesda AV-rated law firm with quality and experience with complex settlement excellent benefits and a congenial working metropolitan practice. MD Bar required. negotiation and drafting. Excellent practice environment. Salary commensurate with DC , VA Bar and / or judicial clerkship building and partnership opportunities. VA experience. Qualified candidates should sub- experience a plus. 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☺ Bar Office Conference Room CLE Classroom See Committee/Section Pages for Location / CLE Seminar–Call (301) 340-2534 to Register JUNE JULY 6 6:00p.m. Bar Leaders Dinner 4 Independence Day – HOLIDAY 7 5:30p.m. WBA End of Year Party 16 5:00p.m. ☺ Executive Committee Meeting 11 5:00p.m. ☺ Executive Committee Meeting 12 7:30a.m. Real Estate Law Section 13 4:30p.m. ☺ Legal Ethics Committee Meeting 20 8:00a.m. Family Law Organizational Mtg. 22 7:30a.m. ☺ Foundation Board of Directors 26 7:45a.m. Committee/Section Chair Orientation

Future Calendar June 6, 2007 ~ Bar Leaders Dinner ~ Lakewood Country Club October 26, 2007 ~ BAMC Blood Drive September 20, 2007 ~ Hispanic Bar Gala (Tentative) November 1, 2007 ~ J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Banquet September 25 2007 ~ Back to Courts Night November 29-30, 2007 ~ Long Range Planning Conference October 8, 2007 ~ Fall Outing ~ Argyle Coutry Club January 17, 2008 ~ Judge Beard Retirement Celebration October 18, 2007 ~ BAMC Multicultural Celebration May 2, 2008 ~ Annual Meeting & Law Day Celebration October 25-26, 2007 ~ MSBA Local Bar Presidents Conference

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