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12.28.2007To all Members, best wishes for 2008
Many thanks to these Sustaining Members for the extra measure of support.
12.20.2007Season of Giving
The Columbus Bar would like to take an opportunity to highlight the charitable acts of its members this holiday season. We are grateful for their kind and generous contributions to the Central Ohio community.
12.14.2007Electronic filing of court documents and more!
As more courts adopt the electronic filing of documents, it is imperative for the attorney to become adept at working with Adobe Acrobat and PDFs.
12.14.2007Thank you, thank you, thank you!
We simply can’t thank our 2007-2008 committee chairpersons enough!
12.07.2007Attend December CLE and enter to win 2 free tickets to the CBF 2008 Gala
The more seminars you attend, the greater your chances of winning.
12.07.2007Money and Mind Plays in Domestic Court
Family law attorneys will want to attend “Use of Financial and Psychological Experts in Divorce—Plus a Close-up Look at Valuing Stock Options,” scheduled for Monday, December 10.
12.07.2007Open Books, Open Minds
The Columbus Bar Foundation, with the Franklin County Juvenile Court and Detention Facility staff, have launched an ambitious program to enlarge and improve the collection of books available to the youth detained in the Juvenile Detention Facility.
12.07.2007Not your same old ethics
Most ethics courses concentrate on the “thou shall” and “thou shall not” aspects of practicing law and are driven by the Rules of Professional Conduct. Why not try a different slant, a philosophical slant, for this required topic?
12.07.2007Global Climate Change
The Environmental Law Committee is presenting “Global Climate Change: How Industry and Government Are Reacting to This Inconvenient Truth” on Wednesday, December 12.
12.07.2007Developing Leadership Skill
We all know lawyers who are passionate about their particular area of practice. Attorneys must have passion to be true leaders in the field of law.
11.30.2007Sports Law Update examines impact of O'Brien case
The 2007 Sports Law Update will be presented on Friday, December 7 from 1:30 – 4:45 p.m. This seminar should be the highlight of the CLE season for sports attorneys and sports lovers alike.
11.30.2007UnitedHealthcare Edge plans now available
United Healthcare has recently introduced the new Edge series of group health insurance plans now available in the Columbus Bar Group Health Plan.
11.30.2007Expert witnesses take center stage
“Admissibility and Examination of Expert Witnesses” will provides trial lawyers with guidance on how to use an expert witness and the most recent updates on the law in this area. This CLE will be presented on December 5 for 3.0 hours of credit.
11.30.2007Exploring clinical trials
Chances are we all know someone who is or has participated in a clinical trial. Individuals faced with serious medical conditions are turning increasingly to clinical trials as a means of receiving cutting edge medical treatment.
11.30.2007Notice regarding Franklin County Municipal Court
All offices of the Franklin County Municipal Court will be closed on the following days:
11.23.2007Who needs 190 pages on conduct rules?
The Columbus Bar LIVE ethics program features scholar, law school dean and terrific lecturer, William Weston, as he debunks the cant, goes back to first principles and puts all this ethics/professionalism stuff in perspective without footnotes or caveats.
11.23.2007Electronics and the New Paper Trail
C. Matthew Curtin of Interhack (the firm hired to investigate the breach of sensitive information reported stolen from the vehicle of a local court employee) will discuss how electronic information is stored and may be traced through forensic examination.
11.16.2007Culture and practice of law: dealing with differences
As the Columbus area continues to grow in diversity, attorneys are faced increasingly with dealing with cultural differences in legal situations.
11.16.2007Supreme skills for Spanish interpreters
The Supreme Court Interpreter Services Program will sponsoring two free two-day training sessions on “Skills Building for Spanish-speaking Court Interpreters.”
11.16.2007Having it all--Women Lawyers of Franklin County speak out on balancing act
Having it all, especially when you are a woman attorney, presents its own unique set of demands. The Women Lawyers of Franklin County, in conjunction with the Columbus Bar, is sponsoring the course “Sandwich Generation: Between a Rock and a Hard Place."
11.16.2007Landlords v. Tenants
The Municipal Court Committee has designed the course “What Everyone Needs to Know about Representing Landlords and Tenants in Municipal Court” to be presented on Tuesday, November 27.
11.15.2007PACO Packages for Navy Legalmen
The Paralegal Association of Central Ohio is joining with the National Federation of Paralegal Associations to send packages to paralegals currently serving with the United States Navy.
11.15.2007Local lawyers unite in show of support
As nearly 200 central Ohio attorneys gathered outside the Statehouse in support of the brave and bold attorneys under siege in Pakistan, the Columbus Bar Association today released the following statement.
11.13.2007Rally on the Statehouse Lawn
The Columbus Bar Association Board urges Columbus attorneys, judges and law students to unite in a show of solidarity for Pakistani lawyers at a rally organized by the Columbus Bar Association on Wednesday, November 14 at 12:00pm at the Statehouse.
11.09.2007New life insurance benefit for members
The Columbus Bar has added level premium group term life insurance as a new benefit available to members. Both 10-year level and 20-year level programs are available.
11.09.2007Meet the New Lawyer Chair, Sandy McIntosh
If you don’t already know Sandy McIntosh, the Columbus Bar is pleased to introduce her as the chair of the New Lawyers Committee.
11.09.2007Charm school--for prospecting clients
A successful legal practice is fueled by long-term, personal relationships. This requires an activity that can intimidate even the toughest lawyers: PROSPECTING. Too bad they didn’t teach you that in law school!
11.09.2007Franklin County Municipal Court Appointed Counsel List
Open enrollment for the Franklin County Municipal Court Appointed Counsel List will occur in the month of December, 2007.
11.09.2007ALA Columbus Chapter Community Challenge Recap
Summary of recent ALA community service projects.
11.09.2007Custody Battles--Center Stage
Divorce affects more than just a husband and wife. Seventy five percent of all divorces occur in families with children.
11.09.2007Notice regarding Franklin County Municipal Court
All offices of the Franklin County Municipal Court will be closed on the following days:
11.08.2007Columbus Bar called "outstanding" for Minority Clerkship Program
The Columbus Bar received accolades recently from the Ohio State Bar Foundation, praising the Minority Clerkship Program (now celebrating 20 years) as an integral part of the Columbus and state legal system.
11.02.2007Congratulations new attorneys!
The new attorneys listed are from the Ohio Supreme Court on record with Franklin and Delaware County addresses.
11.02.2007Extreme training for GALs and family practitioners
The role of the Guardian ad Litem has changed over the years, making the job of representing clients more difficult. Four experienced attorneys put their heads together to design “Advanced Issues for Guardians ad Litem,” to be presented on November 12.
11.02.2007Crunching numbers made easy
Plan to attend “A Lawyer’s Guide to Financial Statements and Business Valuations” for a working knowledge of revenues and expenses, assets and liabilities, cash flow, and how to interpret financials and projections.
11.02.2007NECC Intern--Super Employee
Students who receive training in the legal career technologies program at Northeast Career Center often go from intern to employee in the law offices where they are first placed.
11.02.2007Taxing Matters
Wednesday, November 14, the CBA Business Tax Committee will have J. Troy Terakedis discuss partnership mergers and the tax issues which should be considered when structuring these transactions.
11.01.2007Sign in for Black Tie Gala
It’s time to start planning! Please join us at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Saturday, March 15 as the Columbus Bar Foundation Gala captures the lighter side of politics with the Capitol Steps.
10.26.2007Campaign watchdog critiques Salerno and billboards
The Columbus Bar Association’s Judicial Campaign Advertising Committee voted today to criticize Judge Amy Salerno’s failure to comply with its rules.
10.26.2007Celebrating child advocacy with laurels and lunch
The Juvenile Law Committee devoted its October meeting to a celebration of child advocacy. The committee also celebrated the recent receipt of a U.S. Congressional Coalition Institute on Adoption Angel in Adoption award by attorney Susan Garner Eisenman.
10.26.2007Defending Professional Criminals
Criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, and DUI attorneys will want to attend Professionals and Criminals: Administrative Law Update for Criminal Attorneys to be presented on Thursday, November 1 from 1:10 – 4:45 p.m. for 3.0 CLE hours.
10.26.2007Franklin County Board of Elections needs you
More precinct election officials are needed for the November 6 general election.
10.26.2007Taking Care of Business
Management is something you don’t typically learn in law school, and it is a skill that is different from leadership. On November 1, M. J. Clark will present a workshop designed for lawyers in leadership positions who have not been trained in management.
10.19.2007Judge Horton to meet with Government Agencies
Judge Timothy S. Horton of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas will give an overview of trial practice at the upcoming Government Agencies Committee meeting on Wednesday, November 7. The meeting is open to all Columbus Bar members.
10.19.2007Open enrollment for leaders
The Columbus Bar is offering “Go fish - Setting goals and getting results from professional relationships” on November 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
10.19.2007Getting paid for your services
As an attorney you were trained in the field of law, but you were not taught how to establish your practice for getting paid for your services.
10.19.2007Call for volunteer judges: Ohio State undergraduate mock trial program
The 3rd annual Scarlet and Gray Mock Trial Invitational is calling for additional volunteers to be judges. This year's competition will draw 20 teams from colleges across the country in addition to several teams from OSU's own mock trial program.
10.19.2007Bankruptcy Nuts and Bolts: The basic needs from client conference to discharge
If, in your practice, you receive questions regarding filing bankruptcy or if you have an interest in practicing in bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Nuts and Bolts scheduled for Friday, October 26 is a seminar you need to attend.
10.19.2007Support staff training
The Columbus Bar Lunch & Learn series is a cost-effective and time-saving solution to getting your staff the training they need to do their jobs effectively.
10.19.2007Cashing In: Good Advice for Retirement
Consideration and planning for retirement is foremost on the minds of many attorneys as the Baby Boomers reach the age of cashing in on their practices and legal careers. Where do you get good, practical advice for such a move?
10.12.2007Women Lawyers of Franklin County present Speaker Series
The Women Lawyers of Franklin County Association (WLFC) is pleased to present its 2007-08 Luncheon Speaker Series beginning on October 17, at noon in the Columbus Bar Offices.
10.12.2007WLFC host "Candidates' Night"
All of the candidates for the Franklin County Municipal Court, Columbus City Council, Columbus Board of Education and Mayor of Columbus have been invited to participate in a "meet and greet" evening sponsored by Women Lawyers of Franklin County.
10.12.2007Basic Consumer Bankruptcy offered
Attorneys and their staff who are starting out in bankruptcy practice or attorneys who need a refresher on the procedures under BAPCPA in consumer cases will want to attend Bankruptcy Nuts & Bolts: The Basic Needs of Filing Consumer Cases.
10.12.2007Deposition Tactics topic of LMS
Deposition Strategies are featured for the October 16 session of the Litigation Management Series and will feature Marion H. Little, Jr., Elizabeth J. Watters and Judge John F. Bender from 11:30 – 1:00 p.m.
10.12.2007Applying for group health insurance through the Columbus Bar just got easier
HRH, in conjunction with the Columbus Bar health plan, now offers FormFire as a solution for law firms to reduce the hard work and frustration associated with shopping for combined medical insurance rates.
10.12.2007Crash course on BMV issues
The basics of representing clients on BMV issues, the use of BMV online services by the attorney, and driver’s license sanctions is being presented on Wednesday, October 17 from 1 p.m.– 4:15.
10.11.2007From the new and improved Solo/Small Firm committee
Almost three-quarters of all practicing attorneys are in private practice. Of those, seventy percent are in a small firm or solo practice setting, defined as having ten or fewer attorneys.
10.05.2007Pro Bono Awards to be presented November 7
Columbus Bar Foundation President Sandra Anderson and CBA President Nelson Genshaft announced the 2007 Pro Bono Award recipients. The Foundation and the CBA annually present these awards at the Foundation’s Annual Meeting.
10.05.2007New classes for legal support staff offered
Columbus Bar Services will be offering courses for professional development of legal support staff. The series is aimed at legal assistants seeking personal enrichment and the opportunity to further develop their skills and professional knowledge.
10.05.2007Challenges to Business Immigration Practice
A joint venture between the Ohio Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyer Association and the Columbus Bar Association, "Challenges to Business Immigration Practice" features national speakers on timely immigration business topics.
10.05.2007Hon. Robert Duncan inaugurates speaker series
The John Mercer Langston Bar Association kicked off its Speakers Series with an “An Interview with The Honorable Robert M. Duncan” on September 27. The retired judge shared his experience from 55 years of practicing law.
10.05.2007Criminal Discovery and Voir Dire
The Litigation Management Series will feature Criminal Discovery and Criminal Voir Dire on Tuesday, October 9 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
10.05.2007Tax series features "A" reorganizations
Taxing Matters, a series of tax seminars during the lunch hour held from October through May will feature “A” Reorganizations: Key Provisions of the New Regulations under I.R.C. § 368 with David S. Jackson of Carlile Patchen and Murphy.
10.05.2007CLASS: Civil Legal Assistance for Soldiers & Sailors
"Our active volunteers need volunteers."
09.28.2007In Remembrance
This week, Capital University and the legal community lost a truly great man with the passing of Josiah H. Blackmore II, Capital University’s 12th president and former Law School Dean.
09.28.2007Secretary Brunner to address committee
The Government Agencies Committee is pleased to announce that Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner will be speaking at our next meeting on Wednesday, October 3.
09.28.2007Supreme Court urges pro bono legal services
The Supreme Court of Ohio has issued a statement encouraging Ohio attorneys to regularly provide pro bono legal services and to report their voluntary legal activities.
09.28.2007Voir Dire for Civil Cases
The fourth installment of the Litigation Management Series features Voir Dire for Civil Cases on Tuesday, October 2 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. for 1.5 hour of CLE credit.
09.28.2007Serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice at Moritz
How would you like to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice without enduring the difficulty of a Senate confirmation hearing? Moritz College of Law needs 80 people to judge the oral arguments of second-year students.
09.28.2007BMV Law Basics
Everything you need to know about BMV issues will be presented on Wednesday, October 17 between 1 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. for 3.0 CLE hours of credit.
09.28.2007Alex Shumate to address leadership groups
New lawyers and United Way Young Leadership Group invite the membership to an Educational Roundtable luncheon meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 10.
09.28.2007Keep It Safe: Protect Client Confidences, Their Funds, and Your Firm
The implementation of the New Rules of Professional Conduct has created concern regarding compliance with record keeping, trust accounts and confidentiality matters. How will you design your office to comply with the new standards and stay out of trouble?
09.21.2007Preferred judicial candidates selected by local attorneys
The Columbus Bar’s annual Preference Poll results report which candidates local attorneys would vote for in contested judicial races for Franklin County Municipal Court.
09.21.2007Columbus Bar Launches Leadership Academy
Wednesday, October 3 marks the beginning of the second year of the Columbus Bar Leadership Academy. The program explores principals and techniques to help attorneys build relationships that support a rewarding and successful law practice in central Ohio.
09.21.2007Litigation Management Features Civil Discovery
Third in the ten-part series for Litigation Management features the topic of Civil Discovery from the perspectives of the judge, the plaintiff’s counsel, and the defendant’s counsel.
09.21.2007Supreme Court and Attorney General Support Civic-Minded Students
The Ohio Center for Law-Related Education (OCLRE) is pleased to accept the continued support of the Supreme Court of Ohio and Attorney General Marc Dann in the effort to create star players for democracy.
09.21.2007Monkey See, Monkey Do: Your Mirror Heurons and Email
Learn more about writing appropriate emails by attending Everything Email: Legal Writing for the Legal Professional on Thursday, October 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. with Dr. Terri A. Mester of Case Western University.
09.21.2007JMLBA announces noon lecture series
An Interview with The Honorable Robert M. Duncan, Retired Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, is the first in the series of lectures organized by the John Mercer Langston Bar Association.
09.14.2007Recent Tax Legislation and Regulation Update
Plan to attend this important update to kick off the tax year and be sure not to miss the remaining series of Taxing Matters seminars scheduled from October through May during the noon hour.
09.14.2007Summer Leadership Intern Program chalks up another fine year
Special thanks to the Honorable James E. Green, Vicki Jenkins and Jennifer Adair for their leadership roles in the Summer Leadership Intern Program (SLIP).
09.14.2007Filing Procedures, ADR topics for management
The second in the series on Litigation Management will be held Tuesday, September 18 from 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. for 1.5 hours of CLE credit.
09.14.2007Photo update for 2008
September 19, 11:30 to 1:30; September 20, 1 until 2 p.m., Seth Wiesman will be taking pictures (compliments of the Bar) for the Columbus Bar Directory 2008—the book.
09.14.2007New Lawyers happy hour coming soon!
Getting the year off to a good start, new lawyers are invited to enjoy happy hour at the new BW3.
08.31.2007Event to honor 50-year lawyers
The annual Columbus Bar Foundation luncheon honoring Columbus Bar members with fifty years of service will be held at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the Athletic Club of Columbus.
08.31.20072007 Tax Act Update
On Wednesday, September 19, the Business Tax Committee is pleased to have David Krebs CPA, Krebs Advisory Group, discuss important changes to the tax laws.
08.31.2007"Save Our Homes" training session set
A beginning level seminar, designed for attorneys with little or no experience in advising clients with foreclosure problems, is being presented by State Treasurer Richard Cordray’s Office.
08.31.2007Get to know lawyers from LiamLaw.com
A profile of LiamLaw.com attorney Kenneth J. Robinson.
08.31.2007Photos for Directory 2008
Members who need new pictures for the online directory (and paperback 2008) are invited to sit for a new electronic image, courtesy of the Columbus Bar.
08.24.2007Remembering Max Kravitz
Max died last week leaving behind a gash in the legal community. In his 34 years of practice and over 30 years of teaching law, he fixed in place a standard of proficiency, fervency and credibility not soon to be bested.
08.24.2007CLE presenters announced for litigation series
Twenty-seven attorneys and judges whose combined legal experience encompasses 700 years are all coming together in the Litigation Management Series to help you to become a more effective trial attorney.
08.24.2007Law firm chooses community service
Members of the Lane Alton & Horst "LEAD" team donate time and money to community.
08.17.2007Welcome, 2007-2008 committee chairs!
The new committee year begins in September. Welcome to our new (and returning) committee chairs.
08.17.2007Mock Trial closes 2007 Summer Leadership Intern Program
Not guilty. That was the jury’s verdict after hearing all the testimony in State v. Garland, the 2007 Summer Leadership Intern Program mock trial.
08.17.2007Get to know lawyers from LiamLaw.com
A profile of LiamLaw.com attorney Stacy M. Schumacher.
08.17.2007Law-Related Education celebrates 25 years
Honoring its 25th year, the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education 2007 Law & Citizenship Conference will feature celebration and civic education.
08.10.2007Summer Leadership Intern Program students offer testimony in mock legislative hearing
Summer Leadership Intern Program (SLIP) students participated in a mock legislative hearing on House Bill 81, which would require sixth grade girls to be vaccinated against human pappilomavirus (HPV) before being allowed to attend school.
08.10.2007Looking at the road ahead and traveled for minority attorneys
A conversation with Central Ohio's lawyers about diversity.
08.10.2007Litigation Management Series returns to Columbus Bar
The Litigation Management Series returns to the Columbus Bar beginning on Tuesday, September 11 and continues each Tuesday through November 13.
08.03.2007Chester Willcox & Saxbe takes initiative on Pro Bono
During the month of June, a team of dedicated attorneys from Chester Willcox & Saxbe volunteered their time and legal talent to assist victims of domestic violence.
08.03.2007Notice to attorneys who practice in Municipal Court
The Judges of the Franklin County Municipal Court hereby give notice of the following proposed amendments to local court rule 16:
08.03.2007Columbus Bar Leadership Academy graduates
Congratulations to the summer graduates of the Leadership Academy. Each graduate attended four evening sessions devoted to practical leadership skills that support rewarding and successful law practice in Columbus.
07.27.2007Columbus Legal Aid offices to relocate to German Village
After serving clients in a downtown office (40 West Gay Street) for over 28 years, The Legal Aid Society of Columbus will be relocating to German Village.
07.27.2007Tax Act Update Scheduled
Over the last two years, several new tax acts have been adopted. The 2007 Tax Act Update will be held to address the key provisions of this recent legislation that every tax practitioner will want to understand.
07.27.2007Court Appointed Counsel Reimbursement
Clarification of the policy of the court regarding attorney compensation for court appointed counsel.
07.20.2007Two law school students earn Schermer scholarships
Honoring the legacy of Marsha Rockey Schermer, her memorial fund has awarded law school scholarships to two dynamic recipients—Yan Chen and Jamella Lee.
07.20.2007Janine Hancock Jones to lead John Mercer Langston Bar
Janine Hancock Jones, associate with Baker Hostetler, has been elected to a two-year term as President of the John Mercer Langston Bar Association (JMLBA).
07.20.2007Whom should we honor?
There are unsung heroes in the Columbus legal community, and we want to recognize the “best of the best” for the good work they do. And we know you know who they are! This is the time to step forward and help us recognize these good people.
07.20.2007Hear ye, all bikers
The Seventh "23rd Annual" Carlile Patchen & Murphy Velvet Motorcycle Ride is scheduled for Sunday (not Saturday) September 9, beginning at 1 p.m. (after lunch).
07.20.2007Attorney review class - 'Time is of the essence'
Learn the common issues found in many contracts and how to correct them at a one-hour seminar presented by James A. Zitesman, representative from the Columbus Bar Real Property committee.
07.13.2007Minority Clerkship Program Provided Extreme Makeover
Aaron Granger recalls his summer with the Columbus Bar's Minority Clerkship Program.
07.13.2007How Email Words Can Hurt You
Learn the reasons why emails are particularly vulnerable to miscommunication.
07.13.2007Attorneys reminded to register with Supreme Court
Registration for current biennium can be completed online.
07.13.2007OPEN ENROLLMENT: Franklin County Municipal Court Appointed Counsel
Open enrollment for the Franklin County Municipal Court Appointed Counsel List will occur in the month of July 2007.
07.06.2007How do you give a little vroom to ongoing fundraising efforts? Offer up a sweet ride.
For the past two years, law partners Eric Yavitch and Steve Palmer of the Columbus law firm Yavitch & Palmer have been restoring a 1969 Corvette Stingray Coupe. Instead of selling their shining beauty, they've decided to provide it for a charity raffle.
07.06.2007Board member recalls clerkship advantage
Columbus Bar board member Dawn Grauel recalls her experience with the Minority Clerkship Program.
07.06.2007PACO names Paralegal of the Year
Nominated by her peers for her commitment to the profession, Amanda S. Coleman has been named “Paralegal of the Year” by the Paralegal Association of Central Ohio.
07.06.2007Attorney Approval Clause Update for Real Estate
With the recent revision of the Columbus Board of Realtors / Columbus Bar Association Residential Real Estate Purchase Contract comes the pre-printed Attorney Approval Clause which may increase the involvement of attorneys in residential transactions.
06.29.2007Local Juvenile Court Amendment to Rule 14, effective July 1, 2007
Local Juvenile Court Amendment to Rule 14, effective July 1, 2007.
06.29.2007Notice from Franklin County Municipal Court, Small Claims Division
On July 15, 2007 all small claims cases that have certified mail returned from the U.S. Postal Service that is refused or unclaimed and a request for ordinary mail service has been filed will be assigned new court dates.
06.29.2007Notice to attorneys who practice in Municipal Court
The Judges of the Franklin County Municipal Court hereby give notice of the following proposed amendments to the local court rule 11.
06.29.2007Janica Pierce remembers summer clerkship
Janica Pierce recounts her experience with the Columbus Bar Association's Minority Clerkship Program, which celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year.
06.22.2007Registration fee to increase July 1
The Supreme Court of Ohio has announced that, beginning July 1, the biennial attorney registration fee will increase by $50.
06.22.2007Minority Clerkship Program celebrates 20 years
A trip back to our CBA News archives reveals news about the creation of the Minority Clerkship Program in 1987.
06.22.2007How to represent low income taxpayers: Squire Sanders to host pro bono inspired seminar
Columbus Bar members are invited to a training opportunity designed for pro bono work and will earn 3 CLE credits. Registration is free and prior experience with tax law is not required.
06.22.2007Whom should we honor?
There are unsung heroes in the Columbus legal community, and we want to recognize the “best of the best” for the good work they do. And we know you know who they are!
06.19.2007Liam featured on local news
Liam, the Columbus Bar's new online attorney search and resource for legal information, has been featured by 10TV, both on the air and on their website.
06.15.2007National benchmark nears for minority law partners in Columbus
Six years into an historic pledge to build a more diverse legal community in central Ohio, area firms have reached a benchmark, hitting the national average of 5% minority partners for the first time, the Columbus Bar reports today.
06.15.2007New Real Estate Purchase Contract includes attorney review clause
The Real Estate Purchase Contract generally used in Columbus for residential transactions was recently revised to encourage parties to consult an experienced real estate attorney to review and explain the contract.
06.15.2007Nearly 90 lawyers attend annual pro bono breakfast
A roomful of attorneys who develop and deliver pro bono legal services in Central Ohio had breakfast at the Bar.
06.08.2007CLE credit at rock bottom prices
Everyone loves a summer sale! Plan to catch up on CLE credit at prices so low you’ll have to look twice.
06.08.2007"Working Parents Survival" set for June 14
The Columbus Bar is hosting a free seminar on working-parent families (or families without a stay-at-home parent).
06.01.2007CLE coming soon: Everything email for the legal profession
In an upcoming three-hour CLE, you will learn how to manage your email, as well as how to communicate effectively in this medium.
06.01.2007Partnering for Parents: building community for lawyers with families
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, the National Association of Women Lawyers and the Columbus Bar invite all attorneys to attend the first luncheon of the Moritz Moms & Dads Lunch Series.
05.25.20072007-08 Officers and Board of Governors elected
The Columbus Bar membership elected three new members to join the 2007-08 Board of Governors.
05.25.2007Summer celebration for new lawyers, summer associates and bar admittees
Come celebrate our vibrant Columbus community and our beautiful downtown with new lawyers at the historic Cultural Arts Center on Bicentennial Park with gourmet food, wine and dessert offerings from Sher-Bliss.
05.25.2007Congratulations new bar admittees!
Congratulations to those who passed the February 2007 bar exam.
05.25.2007If you write it, they will come
The Ohio Mock Trial Program is looking for lawyers interested in helping to write the 2008 Mock Trial Competition case for high school students.
05.18.2007Sowald and Webster to be honored at Annual Meeting
Heather G. Sowald and Norton R. Webster are among the honorees at the 2007 annual meeting scheduled for June 8 at the Hyatt on Capitol Square.
05.18.2007Minority Clerkship Program celebrates twenty years
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Columbus Bar’s Minority Clerkship Program. To celebrate, the Columbus Bar is holding an Awards Reception and Reunion.
05.11.2007"Life is so unpredictable..."
Nothing in life is guaranteed. Without notice any one of us could be homeless. It doesn’t always happen by choice. By donating a small portion of your time, only eight hours total in twelve months, to the Columbus Bar Homeless Project, you can help.
05.11.2007The Digital Lawyer: Technology shifts in law practice
The Digital Lawyer seminar (May 18, 9 to 1) focuses on how law offices can move painlessly into the paperless age, be ready for electronic filing and be efficient with technology to perform everyday legal documents and forms.
05.11.2007Attorney Registration Notice
In early July 2007, the Office of Attorney Registration will be mailing Certificates of Registration for the upcoming biennium to attorneys who are currently registered for active or corporate status. Completed Certificates will be due by Sept. 1, 2007.
05.04.2007Bruce Lynn celebrates the big five oh!
"Do the math" probably won't help you understand why there should be a big hurrah. It's not the usual attorney anniversary. Bruce has been a J.D. far surpassing a half century.
05.04.2007Columbus Bar hosts conference on bar associations and the judiciary
Representatives of the major bar associations in the State and the Ohio State Bar Association met on Thursday, April 27, at the Columbus Bar to discuss the role of bar associations and the judiciary in Ohio.
05.04.2007Gaining the Edge on Legal Negotiation
To negotiate is to arrange or settle by discussion and mutual agreement. If you have wanted to increase your edge in this art, join ImprovEdge for The Dark Side of Legal Negotiations on Thursday, May 10.
05.04.2007State Auditor comes to the Bar -- May 10
Auditor of State (AOS) Mary Taylor will be the guest speaker for the Government Agencies committee meeting at noon, May 10.
05.04.2007AHLA president to address Health Law meeting
Anthea R. Daniels, President of the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) will be the guest speaker at the next Health Law noon meeting on Thursday, May 10.
05.04.2007Thank you, new & returning Columbus Bar members!
Welcome to our newest Columbus Bar members.
04.27.2007Municipal Court Bench rated by attorneys -- Judicial Performance Poll 2007
The results of the 2007 Performance Poll are in. Due to errors at the fulfillment house in 2005, this is the first poll released for Municipal Court judges since 2003.
04.27.2007Appeals seminar answers specialty need (fairy godmothers no longer credible)
Columbus Bar offers Appellate Practice Seminar on May 11.
04.20.20072007-08 Board of Governors candidates
Nine members of the Columbus Bar selected to run for the Board of Governors and a candidate for the office of secretary/treasurer have been recommended by the Nominations & Elections committee chaired by Past President Sally W. Bloomfield.
04.20.2007Bankruptcy Law Institute - May 3 & 4
The annual Institute’s line-up for topics and speakers this year will address all areas of the bankruptcy practice and all perspectives—the view from the bench, the creditors’ perspective, the debtor’s perspective and updates on procedures and protocols.
04.20.2007Research boot camp: A strategic approach to success
The Legal Research and Information Resources committee will present its 2007 Summer Associate Seminar, “Research Boot Camp: Strategic Approach to Success,” on Friday, May 25, 8:30 to 1:15 p.m. at the Columbus Bar offices.
04.13.2007A peek into Liam
Created by the Columbus Bar, Liam is designed to answer the growing number of online requests for information on selecting a local attorney.
04.13.2007Appellate techniques seminar to rock bar
It’s a herd of elephants, a pride of lions, and a parliament of owls. Closer to home, it’s a crew of sailors, a brigade of soldiers, and a bevy of ladies or beauties. But what do you call a collection of Supreme Court Justices and appellate court judges?
04.06.2007Common Pleas judges to visit Bar
Esteemed judges from the Common Pleas Court will join the Columbus Bar new lawyers for the informal Judicial Luncheon on April 18 at noon at the Columbus Bar offices.
04.06.2007"Drugged driving per se" offered
The Criminal Law committee produced "Drugged Driving Per Se" to inform attorneys about the new legislation and present the perspectives of the health department, the prosecution, the defense, the judiciary and the scientist regarding the new law.
04.06.2007Recent developments in charitable giving
Americans have waited a long time for pension reform, and it finally arrived with the Pension Protection Act of 2006, a law designed to enhance retirement security.
04.06.2007Thank you, new & returning Columbus Bar members!
Welcome to our newest Columbus Bar members.
04.06.2007Accessing your documents on your office PC from out-of-office
As more and more people work from home, remote computing has become a necessity in our daily lives.
04.06.2007Critical pretrial hearings simplified
The opportunity for attorneys and their clients to appear before the court without actually being present in the courtroom is a solution being offered by some courts today through the use of audio conferencing services.
04.06.2007Nationwide Arena events
Columbus Bar members can take advantage of the strength in numbers of your neighborhood bar association with discounts on events at Nationwide Arena.
03.30.2007Do you know Liam?
The Columbus Bar is excited to announce the upcoming unveiling of Liam - Lawyer Information Accessible to Me - an online consumer resource for local lawyer and legal information.
03.30.2007Board action on dues
The Columbus Bar’s Board of Governors this past Friday passed a dues increase of ten dollars ($10) for all membership categories.
03.30.2007Attorney general to speak at Columbus Bar
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann will be the guest speaker for the April 11 Government Agencies committee meeting at noon at the Columbus Bar offices. Cracking down on predatory lenders will be the topic of his speech.
03.30.2007Managing your legal practice
Of all the legal courses you took in law school, perhaps one of the most helpful would have been how to manage a law office. Having an expert help you with your legal practice may be the smartest decision you could make in managing your practice.
03.30.2007Thirteenth annual Probate Law Institute agenda set
The Thirteenth Annual Probate Law Institute (PLI) is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24 and promises to be an informative seminar for all estate planning and probate attorneys.
03.23.2007Nominations needed for Awards of Excellence
Each year, the Columbus Bar recognizes both lawyers and non-lawyers for their service to the community and the commitments they have made to increase awareness and understanding of the law.
03.23.2007Judge Belskis to speak at Probate Law Institute 2007
The Hon. Lawrence A. Belskis will kick off Probate Law Institute 2007 with a Legislative Update on Tuesday, April 24.
03.23.2007Getting all perspectives at the Bankruptcy Law Institute – May 3 & 4
The Bankruptcy Law Institute, sponsored by the Bankruptcy committee, will be held on May 3 and 4.
03.23.2007Pet trusts now more enforceable in Ohio
Preparing a “pet trust” that provides for the care of a pet in the event we die or become incapacitated is now codified in the Ohio.
03.23.2007Law firms apply telecommunication technologies to simplify faxing
Fax2Mail is an outsourced fax solution that allows lawyers, paralegals and office staff to electronically send, receive, store and print faxes using existing email.
03.16.2007Thank you, Columbus Bar Foundation Gala sponsors & supporters
Annual gala raised over $50,000 for Columbus Bar Foundation
03.16.2007Life and the law partner panel for new lawyers
At the Columbus Bar, our greatest resources for our membership are our members themselves. The value of the collected knowledge and experience of our members would be staggering, if we were ever able to quantify it.
03.16.2007Chief Justice Moyer to present appellate tips at seminar
Are you looking for CLE to assist with your litigation or appellate practice?
03.16.2007Back to the basics on DUI law
Everything you ever wanted to know about defending a DUI case will be offered by the video replay of “Basic DUI - from Start to Finish” on Thursday, March 22.
03.09.2007New record-keeping compliance regulations featured at seminar
What kind of self-audit should organizations conduct to determine if they are creating, maintaining and/or posting legally required documentation without burying themselves in paper and file cabinets?
03.09.2007Tax series features divorce and separation considerations
“Taxing Matters” will focus on the basic short-term and long-term tax aspects of divorce and separation settlement issues, as well as how tax considerations interplay with other planning concerns in a divorce or separation situation
03.09.2007Ten signs your company’s document spending is out of control
If your company or organization doesn’t have a comprehensive document management plan in place, you are not alone.
03.02.20072007 Nominating committee members begin work
The committee is set to begin the process of selecting candidates for the 2007 Board of Governors election to be held in May.
03.02.2007National speakers & new lower price
On Friday, March 9 she will speak at “Race and Gender in Trial Practice” being held jointly with the Columbus Bar at our offices from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for 4.25 hours of CLE credit.
03.02.2007Employment law: a year in review
A video replay of “Recent Developments in Employment Law” will be held Tuesday, March 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for 3.0 hours of CLE credit.
03.02.2007Limited space available for Columbus Bar Leadership Academy
The Columbus Bar is proud to offer new attorneys a second chance to get involved in this practical leadership program.
03.02.2007Thank you, new & returning Columbus Bar members!
Welcome to our newest Columbus Bar members.
03.02.2007Audio conferencing plays a key roll in team strategizing
The Columbus Bar has teamed up with Premiere Global Services, a leading provider of conferencing services, to offer members aggressive rates and the leading technology of audio and web conferencing to meet your everyday group communication needs.
02.23.2007New courthouse update: “program” step successfully completed
Following five months of work by architects and other members of the “design team,” a consensus came together last week on the overall capacity of the new courthouse to be built on the northwest corner of Mound and High Streets.
02.23.2007Over 600 complete the 2007 Columbus Bar economic survey
Earlier this month, the Columbus Bar Association conducted an online economic survey of current Columbus Bar attorney members.
02.23.2007Bar Directory 2007
The 2007 Columbus Bar Directory and Local Practice Handbook are ready for pick-up and/or purchase at the Columbus Bar offices.
02.23.2007Time management with Women Lawyers of Franklin County
Join the Women Lawyers of Franklin County for the upcoming luncheon “Time Management and Organization,” presented by Circle of Business on March 14 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Squire Sanders & Dempsey.
02.23.2007Labor & employment symposium for nonprofits
The Columbus Bar is offering a seminar designed specifically for attorneys and nonprofit organizations that aims to help nonprofits understand how some of the latest labor and employment developments impact their policies and personnel practices.
02.23.2007March CLE Madness reigns
Basketball is not the only March Madness consuming Columbus with the lineup of CLE courses being offered during March at the Columbus Bar.
02.23.2007Check your stress
Practicing law can be extremely stressful. Looming deadlines, demanding clients and social obligations all vie for a lawyer’s time and contribute to stress, bad diets and lack of exercise.
02.23.2007Nationwide Arena events
Columbus Bar members can take advantage of the strength in numbers of your neighborhood bar association with discounts on events at Nationwide Arena.
02.16.2007First class of Columbus Bar Leadership Academy graduates
The Columbus Bar offers heartfelt congratulations to the first graduates of the Leadership Academy.
02.16.2007Race and gender in the trial context
The Columbus Bar, in association with the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, presents “Race and Gender in Trial Practice” on Friday, March 9 at the Columbus Bar offices from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for 4.25 hours of CLE credit..
02.16.2007Nationwide Arena events
Columbus Bar members can take advantage of the strength in numbers of your neighborhood bar association with discounts on events at Nationwide Arena.
02.16.2007Shared parenting 911
Action for Children, with the help of attorney Susan Kenny-Pfalzer, has launched a unique parent education program called “Parents Who Parent Separately.”
02.16.2007Law firms take advantage of audio conferencing to reduce travel
Audio conferencing for depositions is easily conducted for all participants including the court reporter, witnesses, clients, and professional witnesses.
02.14.2007Columbus Bar offices CLOSED
The Columbus Bar offices will be closed on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, due to inclement weather.
02.13.2007Columbus Bar offices CLOSED
The Columbus Bar offices will be closed after 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, due to inclement weather.
02.09.2007Columbus attorneys take two of ten slots on “Up-and-Coming African American Lawyers to Watch” list
Two out of ten of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s 2007 Up-and-Coming Young African American Lawyers are Columbus attorneys.
02.09.2007Chris Bliss to entertain Gala guests
The annual Columbus Bar Foundation Gala will be held March 10 at the Hyatt Regency, and guests will be entertained by Chris Bliss, a fresh and captivating new voice in the tradition of American satire from Will Rogers to Dennis Miller.
02.09.2007New lawyers get two-for-one special offer for theater tickets
Members of the New Lawyers committee have the opportunity to enjoy Gallery Player’s production of Urinetown at a special discount.
02.09.2007Nuts & bolts of bankruptcy: consumer cases
The video replay of “Nuts & Bolts of Bankruptcy: Consumer Bankruptcy Cases from the Beginning” will be shown Feb. 23 to assist practitioners starting out in bankruptcy or those attorneys who need a refresher on the new code and requirements.
02.09.2007Women Lawyers invite new lawyers to family event at COSI
The balance between work and family can be difficult for anyone, especially new lawyers who are learning how to maintain that balance.
02.09.2007Thank you, new & returning Columbus Bar members!
Welcome to our newest Columbus Bar members.
02.09.2007ALA gathering gently used professional clothing
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) is collecting gently used professional clothing in good condition for the Legal Technology Class at the Northeast Career Center.
02.09.2007Best practices document assessment
Getting a handle on the document process and associated costs represents a significant opportunity to cut expenses and increase efficiency at the same time.
02.02.2007Our statement
President Belinda S. Barnes and the Columbus Bar Association Board of Governors have released the following statement
02.02.2007Columbus Bar Foundation Gala
Please join us at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Saturday, March 10 as the Columbus Bar Foundation Gala takes you back to a small English village.
02.02.2007Schermer Scholarship concert fundraiser nets over $10,000
The fundraiser netted over $10,000 through the generous support of friends and the sponsorship of Jones Day, Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter, LexisNexis, Terry and Cindy O’Connell and Time Warner Cable.
02.02.2007Bankruptcy judge to speak at Columbus Bar
United States Bankruptcy Judge Charles M. Caldwell is the featured guest speaker for the next Government Agencies committee meeting on Feb. 7 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Columbus Bar offices.
02.02.2007Women Lawyers of Franklin County family networking event at COSI
Feb. 23 from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
02.02.2007Tax series features health & welfare benefit plans
Taxing Matters, a series of tax seminars sponsored by the Business Tax committee, will address tax treatment of health and welfare benefits n Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. for one hour of CLE credit.
02.02.2007Franklin County Municipal Court announces new check and account resolution service
The Franklin County Municipal Court Small Claims Division announces its Check and Account Resolution Service (CARS).
02.02.2007Franklin County Clerk of Courts’ Case Information Online system presentation and Q&A
There will be a demonstration of the Case Information Online system, the internet-based program that allows the general public to view the docket for civil, criminal and domestic relations filings in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas.
02.02.2007Member benefit will save you money on conference calling
The Columbus Bar has partnered with Premiere Global Services to offer a cutting edge member benefit.
02.02.2007ComDoc lunch & learn: document management & imaging
Attend a free presentation on ComDoc’s “Simple Digital Document Distribution and Management Solution” on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Columbus Bar offices.
01.26.2007New development at the Foundation: a modest proposer
Engaging and winning may best describe the Columbus Bar Foundation’s new director of development. Ben Zox - short of name, long on contributions.
01.26.2007Real Property Institute examines foreclosure problem
Because Ohio leads the nation in residential mortgage foreclosures and is likely to do so for some time to come, the Real Property Law Institute 2007 on Thursday, Feb. 1 and Friday, Feb. 2, will examine this issue.
01.26.2007Member benefit: ComDoc’s certified pre-owned program
ComDoc’s certified pre-owned machines are a cost effective alternative to the new equipment ComDoc offers.
01.26.2007Employers needed for Summer Leadership Internship Program
Sponsored by the Columbus Bar and Columbus Public Schools, SLIP is preparing to begin its fourteenth year providing seniors-to-be an exciting and intense employment and education program related to the law.
01.19.2007Home builders in hot water
You purchase a lot to build your dream home. You contract with a builder to construct your house on the lot. The builder suffers financial problems and reneges on the deal. What are you to do?
01.19.2007The DaVinci rules
That Code book is yesterday’s pot boiler. Move on to the latest sensation - the one that has the cognoscenti abuzz - a story brimming with intrigue, money, unfulfilled promises, conflicts, divided loyalties, crimes of moral turpitude and, yes, SEX.
01.19.2007ALA adopts families for holidays
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) helped make the holidays a little brighter for some less fortunate people in our community by participating in the Choices "Adopt-a-Family" Program.
01.19.2007Nationwide Arena event discounts
Columbus Bar members can take advantage of the strength in numbers of your neighborhood bar association with discounts on events at Nationwide Arena.
01.12.2007Real Property Law Institute - new days!
Real Property Law Institute 2007 - Thursday, Feb. 1 - Friday, Feb. 2
01.12.2007Barnes, Unger and Wible to speak at new lawyers business development luncheon
On Jan. 17, Belinda Barnes, Columbus Bar President; David Wible, Executive Director of the North Market; and Paul Unger, CEO of HMU Consulting, will become an ad hoc faculty department of business development education for a noon luncheon for new lawyers.
01.12.2007Thank you, Columbus Bar CLE presenters
The Columbus Bar wishes to recognize the contributions of the following individuals who shared their vast expertise by speaking at Continuing Legal Education seminars from September through December, 2006.
01.12.2007Third Annual Rock ‘n Bowl for Children’s Hospital
On Saturday, Feb. 17, Columbus Bar new lawyers, local judges and other Rock ‘n Bowl enthusiasts will bowl for the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Children’s Hospital.
01.12.2007Thank you, new & returning Columbus Bar members!
Welcome to our newest Columbus Bar members.
01.12.2007White out night with the Blue Jackets
Save $15 off the box office price and receive a FSN Ohio "White Out" T-Shirt with this exclusive offer for Saturday, January 13.
01.12.2007Health savings accounts: changes in law are final
On Dec. 20, President Bush signed the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006.
01.12.2007ALA Partners' Lunch
The Columbus Chapter of ALA’s annual Partners’ Lunch will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the Columbus Renaissance Hotel, 50 N. Third St.
01.05.2007Update - New Franklin County Courthouse
How big – costing how much - and how do we get there?
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