OCTOBER 2012 THE BARRISTER Page 1 Published by the Camden County Bar Association VOL. 61, No. 2 OCTOBER 2012 www.camdencountybar.org Agre Named Camden Honorable Garrett E. Brown, Jr. (ret.) County’s Professional to Receive Gerry Award October 24 Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey Lawyer of the Year to receive prestigious award Following a review of nominations received The Honorable Garrett F. Gerry Memorial Scholarship recipient will from the membership, the E. Brown, Jr. (ret.) has been also be announced and presented with a CCBA’s Committee on named the 2012 recipient of check during the dinner. Professionalism has selected the prestigious Judge John “Chief Judge Brown’s long and very Robert N. Agre the 2012 F. Gerry Award. The award distinguished record of public service Camden County Professional will be presented at the 17th exemplifies the same dedication reflected in Lawyer of the Year. annual Gerry Award Dinner the life and times of Judge Gerry and serves Senior Partner in the law firm of Agre and on Wednesday, October 24, at as a shining example for all of us in the legal Jensen in Haddonfield, Bob will receive his award the Westin Hotel in Mount Laurel. Beginning profession,” said retired Superior Court Judge at the annual Professionalism Awards Luncheon with a cash bar cocktail reception at 6 p.m., John B. Mariano, who chairs the Gerry Award on November 1st at the Pines Manor in Edison. the award will be presented during the dinner, Continued on Page 24 Sponsored by the New Jersey Commission on which begins at 7 p.m. The 2012 Judge John Professionalism in the Law, the award recognizes and honors attorneys who are considered by their peers to exhibit the highest professional Autumn Scramble October 29th character and competency, are respected in the Experience the 2012 Autumn Scramble! community, and are considered to be models of There’s no better way to wind down the 2012 golfing season than the Autumn Scramble @ Laurel Creek professional behavior. Country Club in Mount Laurel! We’re teaming up this year with the Burlington County Bar Foundation to Congratulations Bob! You are truly deserving create a day to remember and all members are invited to participate, whether or not you play golf. of this special award. At just $190 per player, including greens fees, cart, gifts, lunch, happy hour and awards banquet, the Autumn Scramble is the best golfing value in South Jersey! With two hole-in-one prize holes featuring a two-year lease on a 2012 Lexus courtesy of Lexus of Cherry Hill, and a $10,000 cash hole compliments of Asbell & Eutsler, you don’t want to miss this exciting day on one of South Jersey’s finest courses! And you don’t have to make a hole-in-one to walk away with great gifts and prizes either. Of course, the real winners are the less fortunate in the community who will benefit from the Foundation- sponsored parties and projects made possible by the proceeds from this annual rite of Fall. Bar members are encouraged to organize firm teams or invite clients and friends to participate in this special event. Fall Frolic! A number of sponsorship/marketing packages, including special foursome deals and tee signs, are November 20 available. Please use the Autumn Scramble registration flier included with the inserts to read more about this The Coastline Bar & Grill year’s outing, then sign up to participate! Now celebrating its 21st year, the Autumn Scramble has raised more than $230,000 to support the Foundation’s many community service programs, and has something for everyone, whether you golf or not! The deadline to register is October 22nd. For additional information about the Autumn Scramble or Marketing/ inside Sponsorship opportunities, call Bar Headquarters at 856.482.0620 or email [email protected]. Don’t miss one of South Jersey’s premier golf outings—the Autumn Scramble at Laurel Creek! The Docket . 2 Member on the Spot.................... 3 NJSBA Trustee Update . 5 Pro Bono Expungement Attorneys Needed Young Lawyer Corner................... 6 Because of the severity of recent budget to pro bono attorneys. Many of these Revised FINRA Rule 2111: cuts, South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. (SJLS) individuals need the expungements in “Suitability Plus” . 8 has significantly reduced staffing levels and order to secure employment. Message to Newly Admitted Lawyers.....10 its level of client services proportionately. If you are willing to assist, please contact President’s Perspective . 13 Currently, SJLS is not assisting individuals who Michelle T. Williams, Esquire, Director of need expungements of their criminal records. Pro Bono Services and Centralized Intake, at Wine & Food .........................14 We would like to start a project to refer 856.964.2010 ext. 6229 or MTWilliams@ Legal Line to Criminal Law..............18 eligible individuals who need expungements lsnj.org. 6 - 8 pm - November 20 The Coastline Bar & Grill 1240 Brace Rd., Cherry Hill Page 2 OCTOBER 2012 The Barrister Published monthly, except July and August, by the the docket Camden County Bar Association. Tuesday, October 2nd Monday, October 29th President Second Vice President Young Lawyer Committee Meeting CCBF/BCBF Autumn Scramble Brenda Lee Eutsler Jenifer G. Fowler 12:30 pm Golf Outing 1702 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd. 76 E. Euclid Avenue, Ste. 101 Cherry Hill, NJ 08033 Haddonfield, NJ 08033 Bar Headquarters, Cherry Hill Laurel Creek Country Club 701 Centerton Road, Mt. Laurel President-elect Treasurer Wednesday, October 17th Gary W. Boguski Louis R. Moffa, Jr. Professionalism Day Tuesday, November 6th 199 6th Avenue 457 Haddonfield Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 Ste. 600 Hall of Justice, Camden Young Lawyer Committee Meeting Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 12:30 pm First Vice President CCBA Board of Trustees Meeting Bar Headquarters, Cherry Hill Casey Price Secretary 4 pm 35 Kings Highway East, Eric G. Fikry Ste. 110 301 Carnegie Center, 3rd Fl. Bar Headquarters Haddonfield, NJ 08033 Princeton, NJ 08540 Wednesday, October 24th Executive Director Judge John F. Gerry Award Dinner Laurence B. Pelletier 6 pm Cocktails, 7 pm Dinner & Program 1040 N. Kings Highway, Suite 201, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Regency Ballroom, The Westin Hotel 555 Fellowship Road, Mt. Laurel Tentative Agenda Board of Trustees 2013 New Jersey State Bar Thursday, October 25th for October 17, Charles C. Bratton, II Trustee Probate & Trust Committee CLE Luncheon Carol A. Cannerelli Arnold N. Fishman Disposition of Estate Realty Trustees Meeting Adam E. Gersh Immediate Past President John P. Kahn Louis R. Lessig Noon – 2 pm A tentative agenda for this month’s William Tobolsky Tavistock Country Club, Haddonfield Ombudsperson regular Board of Trustees meeting follows. 2014 Robert G. Harbeson Gregory P. DeMichele The meeting will begin at 4 p.m., at Bar ABA Delegate CLE on Tap! John J. Palitto, Jr. Headquarters. All meetings are open to the Louis G. Guzzo Richard A. DeMichele, Jr. NJ Civil Trial Preparation membership. Anyone interested in attending Michael V. Madden Editorial Board 3 – 6:15 pm should notify and confirm their attendance by Justin T. Loughry John C. Connell The TapRoom calling Bar Headquarters at 856.482.0620. 2015 Warren W. Faulk V. Richard Ferreri 427 W. Crystal Lake Avenue, Haddonfield I. Call to Order Eric A. Feldhake Ronald G. Lieberman William Groble II. Minutes from Previous Meeting Ellen M. McDowell Peter M. Halden Professional Networking Happy Hour III. Treasurer’s Report Jerrold N. Poslusny, Jr. James D. Hamilton, Jr. Co-Sponsored by IV. President’s Report Carl Ahrens Price John J. Levy the NJSCPA Young Professionals John G. McCormick V. Membership Committee Report Young Lawyer Trustee Casey Price 6 – 9 pm VI. Executive Director’s Report Michael J. Dennin Brenda Lee Eutsler (ex-officio) P.J. Whelihan’s Pub VII. Young Lawyer Committee Report Cherry Hill VIII. Standing Committee Reports Editorial Offices Views and opinions in editorials IX. Foundation Update 1040 N. 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Forty years plus of legal experience with Be an active participant seven years as a judge of compensation. in YOUR professional Specializing in: personal injury, contract, organization. medical and legal malpractice ATTEND MEETINGS 609-923-3672 AND FUNCTIONS! 1913 Greentree Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 [email protected] OCTOBER 2012 THE BARRISTER Page 3 Member on the spot NAME: David L. Hasner PRACTICE AFFILIATION: Hasner and Hasner, PA YEAR ADMITTED TO BAR: 2011 WHEN AND WHERE HAPPIEST? When: Currently; Where: Anywhere OTHER BAR ADMITTANCES: CHERISHED MEMORIES: I don’t remember. I hope I don’t forget to Pennsylvania and New Jersey make more. GREATEST FEAR: That I will die and my funeral will be like Willy PRIOR OCCUPATION: Background Screening Company Loman’s. in NYC; also, student ALTERNATE CAREER CHOICE: Weather Man. RESIDENCE: Mount Laurel, NJ GREATEST LESSON LEARNED FROM PRACTICE OF LAW: It is a HIGH SCHOOL: Moorestown Friends School ’02 continuing lesson: always be a skeptic. There is some value in our legal system, which requires that the facts be proved instead of merely claimed COLLEGE: NYU ’06 to be true. Also: Get paid up front. LAW SCHOOL: Rutgers Camden, ’11 PERSON YOU’D MOST LIKE TO DINE WITH: Gandhi.