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BAR NEWSApril 2012

2012 SMBA CLE OFFERINGSThe SMBA has scheduled a number of excellent continuing education opportunities for our members. Save the date for the following seminars. Registration forms and detailed information are included in this or future additions of the Bar News and don’t forget your two years of mandatory CLE Ethics.

ADR Update, April 25, 20122:00–5:00 PM, SMBA office, 3 MCLE

GAL Training, May 17, 201210:00 AM–4:00 PM, SMBA office, 3-6 MCLE

Making Ethical Decisions, May 9, 2012 3:00–5:00 PM, SMBA office, 2 MCLE (Ethics)

A Conversation with Missouri’s Chief Disciplinary Counsel, May 30, 2012 3:00–5:00 PM, SMBA office, 2 MCLE (Ethics)

The Best Interest of the Child and Ethics Considerations, Cases and ConflictsJune 14, 2012, 3:00–5:00 PM, SMBA office 2 MCLE (qualifies for 2 MCLE Ethics and GAL)

SMBA CLE Hour by HourJune 22, 2012, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Hickory Hills Country Club, 1-9 MCLE

Workers Compensation: Hot TopicsAugust 23, 2012, 1:00–5:00 PMSMBA office, 4 MCLE

What You Better Know in Family Court,Part II, November 1, 20122:00–5:00 PM, 3 MCLE, Location TBD

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PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS CASES: STATUS UPDATE

Pursuant to a Supreme Court directive, Missouri is moving to a paperless court system. As a part of this, the public will have an opportunity to access court documents through the Internet—access which is not available currently. As a part of this brave new world, some documents have already started to be scanned by Greene County Circuit Clerk Steve Helms. In Domestic Relations cases, the only documents scanned thus far are Judgments entered after December 15, 2010, and the attachments to those Judgments. While the attachments were scanned, on most cases they are not able to be viewed and are separate documents. As a general rule, attachments are mostly NOT able to be seen by the public. There are a few that were scanned and “attached” to the Judgment code, which DO make them viewable to the public. Dissolution cases are assigned a Security Level One. Each document has a code. Currently, the Office of State Court Administration (“OSCA”) restricts public access to all document codes in Level One cases except Judgments. Thus, when a member of the public accesses a case via the Internet on Casenet, the only document they are currently able to see is a Judgment (if it has been scanned). At sometime in the near future, ALL documents in domestic relations cases will be scanned. Unless OSCA changes their current policy, those documents will remain unavailable for viewing to the public. These new documents in Level One cases will, however, be able to be viewed by an attorney on Secure Casenet if the attorney has registered for efiling. Paternity cases are assigned a Security Level Two. Again, each document has a code. OSCA restricts the public’s ability to view the documents on Level Two cases, except for Judgments. The Paternity Judgments entered in the Thirty-First Circuit do, however, continue to carry the Level Two designation. Thus, currently the public is unable to see any of the documents on Level Two cases.

It is anticipated that OSCA may (and likely will) make more document codes available for public viewing on the Internet at some point in the future. In other words, unless a special higher security level is assigned to a particular kind of document, then ALL document codes on Level One cases may be available for viewing to the mass public in the future. Many concerns have been raised about the private information contained in Judgments and the attachments accompanying the Judgments in Domestic Relations cases. The law requires certain statutory findings in a Judgment. By law, therefore, the Court must articulate the most private details of not only the litigants, but also those of their children. Judgments submitted by agreement, whether by Affidavit or otherwise, typically contain only the most generic language and do not include private financial information. It is beneficial that those Judgments remain accessible to the public by the Internet. In addition to Judgments containing mandated statutory findings, other privacy concerns arise because certain financial information MUST be included in order for subsequent actions to be taken (e.g. VIN numbers if the other party fails to sign a gift Affidavit). The Court en banc of the Thirty-First Circuit, cognizant of its responsibility to protect the privacy of minors and to maintain the expectation of parties in the privacy of their financial information and also of its obligation, with appropriate limitations, to provide open court records, has sought the most appropriate way to balance these interests. Consequently, the Court en banc in the Thirty-First Circuit has approved an Administrative Order that raises the Security Level to a Level Three only on the following documents: (1) Judgments in contested Domestic Relations cases; and (2) attachments to Judgments in all Domestic Relations cases. Documents that carry a Level Three designation are not currently able to be viewed on the Internet by the public or even by attorneys. The public and attorneys will still, however, be able to access through the Internet the vast majority of Judgments entered

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Public Internet Access to Domestic Relations Cases ............................................ 2by Commissioner Sue Chrisman

Bar Brew Photo Highlights ........................ 6

Law Day 2012 ............................................8-9Lunch Reservations and 5K Registration

SMBA CLE: ADR ...................................... 11

SMBA CLE: GAL ....................................... 12

SMBA CLE: Making Ethical Decisions .. 13

SMBA CLE: Missouri Chief Disciplinary Counsel ....................................................... 14

SMBA CLE: Best Interest .......................... 15

IN EVERY ISSUE SMBA Committees ...................................... 4

Bench & Bar ..............................................5-6

About the Bar ............................................... 7by Crista Hogan, SMBA Executive Director

VLP Corner ................................................ 17

Call-A-Lawyer ............................................ 18 Classifieds ................................................... 19 SMBA Calendar ......................................... 20

THE OBJECT OF THE SPRINGFIELD BAREstablished October 17, 1903 • To maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of law,

• to cultivate social interaction among its members,

• and for the promotion of legal science,

• and the administration of justice.

The Bar News is published monthly by the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association.

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DIRECTORSDan Nelson • Charity Elmer • Adam PihanaRobert Palmer • Jake Reinbold • Steve Snead

Neil Chanter • Dwight Rahmeyer • Trace JohnsonSusan Jensen • Dan Patterson • Dwayne Fulk

EX OFFICIOThe Honorable Thomas Mountjoy, Presiding Judge

Crista Hogan, Executive Director

STAFFCrista Hogan, Executive DirectorMelanie Richards, Office Manager

2012 COMMITTEE CHAIRSAlternative Dispute Resolution ................................ Aaron JonesBench and Bar ........................................................ Chip SheppardBoard of Directors ............................................. Teresa GranthamCommercial/Insolvency ................................................Lee ViorelCriminal Law .............................................................. Nancy PriceFamily Law ........................................................Shannon GrishamFederal Bench and Bar ........................................... Doug HarpoolGreene County Law Library .....................................Rick TempleHealth and Wellness .................................................... Kevin RappIn House Counsel ............................................ Dwight RahmeyerJuvenile Law ..........................................................Chris HazelriggLaw Day .......................................................................Brett RoubalLyceum ......................................................................... Jeff MitchellMemorial ...............................................................Tamara DeWildMentorship ...............................................................Brian ShepardMock Trial ................................................................. Nancy FisherMonthly Programs ............................................. Grant RahmeyerNCPC ...................................................................... Chip SheppardProbate and Trust .......................................Sativa Boatman SloanSocial Security .................................................................... Jon PittsSMB Foundation ......................................................... Gary PowellTaney County ....................................................................Joe AllenTrial Practice .......................................................Laurel StevensonWorkers’ Compensation .......................................... Mike MergenYoung Lawyers ........................................................Chris Hoeman

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

Board of DirectorsMonday, April 23noon @ SMBASocial Sub Committee to meet prior to board meeting at 11:30

Law Day CommitteeMonday, April 234:00 PM @ SMBA

Probate & Trust CommitteeThursday, April 26noon @ SMBA

Trial Practice CommitteeThursday, April 264:30 PM @ Lathrop & Gage

Family Law CommitteeWednesday, May 211:45 AM @ Judicial Center

Taney CountyThursday, May 3noon @ Forsyth

Bench and Bar CommitteeMonday, May 7 noon @ Judicial Center

Juvenile Law CommitteeThursday, May 10 noon @ Juvenile Justice Center

Mentorship Monday/Four LMonday, May 14noon @ SMBA

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Commercial/Insolvency .............................. Lee Viorel

Criminal Law ............................................Nancy Price

Family Law .................................... Shannon Grisham

Health and Wellness ................................. Kevin Rapp

In House Counsel .......................... Dwight Rahmeyer

Juvenile Law ........................................Chris Hazelrigg

Law Day ...................................................Brett Roubal

Lyceum ..................................................... Jeff Mitchell

Memorial ........................................... Tamara DeWild

Mentorship ........................................... Brian Shepard

Mock Trial ..............................................Nancy Fisher

NPCP ...................................................Chip Sheppard

Probate and Trust .................... Sativa Boatman Sloan

Social Security ................................................Jon Pitts

Trial Practice .....................................Laurel Stevenson

Workers’ Compensation ........................Mike Mergen

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SUMMARY OF THE GREENE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT EN BANC MEETING HELD ON MARCH 14, 2012

1. Judge Holden—Restitution Payments Referred to Debt Collection. This topic was discussed at the last Court En Banc and he asked for some clarification. Judge Mountjoy will prepare an Administrative Order to document the courts policy on this topic.

2. Judge Fitzsimmons—Report from SMBA Parking Committee. Judge Fitzsimmons reported on the most recent information about planned parking.

3. Judge Cordonnier suggested that a Dismissal Docket be instituted on Circuit Civil cases. The purpose of the Dismissal Docket to remove cases that are no longer being prosecuted and reduce the number of cases needing to be scanned. The Court En Banc approved the plan and directed the Court Administrator to conduct the Dismissal Docket.

4. Judges Powell and Brown reported that they were being assigned to several cases from Division 25 with requests for Jury Trials. A suggestion was made to solicit Judges from counties near to Greene County to hear jury trials for Division 25 cases. Judge Mountjoy tasked the Court Administrator with organizing this process.

5. Jerry Moyer presented a report on the Greene County Municipal Courts showing the disposition of Alcohol Related Traffic cases pursuant to 577.006 RSMo.

6. The Court Administrator presented the Scanning Committee’s Recommendation to expand scanning. The recommendation was reviewed and tabled for future consideration.

7. Closed Session: A motion was made to enter an Administrative Order concerning raising the Case.net security level of contested Judgments of Dissolution and other documents. These documents contain personal and sensitive party information. The motion carried and is approved.

SUMMARY OF THE GREENE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT EN BANC MEETING HELD ON APRIL 11, 2012

1. Release of Defendant Into Treatment: Judge Holden understands that no transportation is available for to take defendants in jail to treatment facilities. Tim Smith, County Administrator will investigate the situation and report back to the Court En Banc.

2. Scheduling of Criminal Cases on Friday Mornings: Judge Holden asked about the number of criminal courts in session on Friday mornings. It had been reported to him that attorneys were required in several courts at the same time.

3. Camera’s In the Courtroom: Judge Fitzsimmons reported that there had been a breakdown in communicating a request to allow television camera’s in his courtroom but that the situation had been resolved. Gene Hartley the Media Coordinator was present and reported his concerns about process of seeking permission for camera’s in the courtroom and getting camera’s into the Judicial Court Facility. Jerry Moyer will review this process and report back.

4. Report Of Court Administrator: A. A trip to St. Charles County is planned, if

anyone wants to go or has questions please contact Jerry.

B. The Scanning Project update: 561 new Circuit Civil cases; 1138 old Circuit Civil cases; 862 Traffic cases; 882 Adult Abuse & Child Protection cases; 2324 Non case types; and 3428 Garnishments have been scanned.

C. The Circuit Civil Dismissal Docket has 293 cases and will be completed on June 1, 2012.

D. Report on the Missouri Court Automation committee. A survey on E-Filing was sent to all courts. Information collected in the survey will be used to determine which courts will be selected next for implementing E-Filing.

E. Division 25 Schedule: With the help of Judges Munton, Reaves and Curless additional days have been scheduled. 10 Bench trial days, 12 Regular docket days and 6 Jury trial days.

5. The Court En Banc went into closed session to discuss personnel matters. No votes were taken.

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Thank you to the following volunteers for National Healthcare Decisions Day. These volunteers provided consultation and assistance in the completion of 120 advance directives at three area libraries. Sativa Boatman SloanCliff BrownDianne HansenDon HarmeningJoe HillsRobert IngoldEmily KembellLuther KempDoug LeeSummer MastersonRichard OwensbyTom PeeblesRichard RussellDavid Wieland Also thanks to the following individuals for assisting the attorneys and serving as witnesses and notaries.Melissa SharplesMissy BeaversNancy KetronChristy WittmierChristy KilbourneCathy LatonaJane FlathersTracy BennettElizabeth WeaverAmanda MoatsPaula Shull And special thanks to Sharon Alexander of Legal Services of Southern Missouri for coordinating volunteers, to Kathleen O’Dell for coordinating with the Springfield Greene County Libraries, and Jay Scherder and KY-3 for informing the public of this service.

by Crista HoganExecutive Director

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in Domestic Relations cases. The Court estimates that contested Judgments are only approximately five percent of those entered. In addition, the members of the public will continue to have full access to all of the docket entries in Domestic Relations cases (except Paternity cases) through Casenet. Placing a Level Three designation on these documents does not seal the document. It merely limits the ability of someone in Greene County, Redondo Beach, California, McAllen, Texas, and/or Kuala Lampur, Malasia to access from the Internet the private information contained in these documents. The public will still have the same ability as previously to access the paper files in the clerk’s office. Judgments in contested cases will continue to be available to view by the public, as well as any attachments in Domestic Relations cases. Anyone may still view the document at the courthouse, which is the same level of access now existing. The Circuit Clerk will develop a procedure for viewing any increased Security Level documents for both attorneys and the public at large when there is no paper file. We are currently in the process of identifying cases tried to the Court where Judgments have been entered since December 15, 2010. Those Judgments will be given the Level Three security level. We will not be reviewing any old cases for any scanned attachments that may be viewable to the public because we believe most of the attachments, though scanned, were done as separate document codes and not “attached” to the Judgment in Casenet. Our suggestion for all attorneys is to review any cases on which you may have included private information either in a Judgment or on an attachment to ensure that it is not currently available on the Internet. We will address any sensitive information you find on a case by case basis. Bring it to the attention of the Family Court Commissioner assigned to the case. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF COUNSEL TO REDACT PERSONAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN JUDGMENTS AND ATTACHMENTS. While SOME personal financial information is required to be included in Domestic Relations cases, most is not. Court Operating Rule 2.02 provides that the clerk will NOT review each document to ensure that no personal information is in the document. Careful drafting of your Judgments and the accompanying attachments will result in fewer problems for your clients. • • •

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Tuesday, May 1, 201211:30 AM Hickory Hills Country Club3909 East Cherry Street

Guest SpeakerThe Honorable Zel M. Fischer Missouri Supreme CourtTo be followed by presentationof Law Day Awards.

RESERVATIONS$42 SMBA members and guests$25 students$400 reserved tables of 10$475 reserved tables of 12

Seating by receipt of reservation and payment. Reservation deadline April 26, 2012. No refunds can be issued after the reservation deadline. Seating is limited. To make your reservation now, fill out this form and mail or fax it to the SMBA office.

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Liberty BellEqual Access to Justice Law School Scholarship

Youth ContestPoster ContestEssay Contest

Teen Court Advocate AwardNew! Video Competition

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ADR Update 2012

Baseball ArbitrationRobert G. Bailey, long time Assistant Dean at the University of Missouri School of Law, and Director of the Center for Dispute Resolution has served as an arbitrator in labor disputes for many years, including salary arbitrations for major league baseball players.

Decision Analysis for MediatorsPaul Ladehoff the director of the University of Missouri’s LLM program will present decision analysis used in mediation proceedings. Update on Rule 17 ChangesSMBA member and well known local mediator Jim Condry has served on the Supreme Court Commission on Alternative Dispute Resolution. Rule 17 may be facing some changes in the near future, and Jim will update us as to the status of those changes.

WHEN & WHERE

April 25, 2012SMBA office2:00–5:00 PM

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Non-member Price In advance $135, At the door $150

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GAL TrainingThis seminar offers up to 6 hours of GAL training with full or half day options to meet the new GAL standards and accommodate the needs of SMBA members. Certificates of attendance will be provided for submission to the presiding judge in accordance with the standards.

For those members needing a total of eight hours initial training, we will be scheduling an additional two hour seminar before the end of this MCLE compliance period. Morning Sessions, 10:00–1:00 (3 MCLE)Update on the LawBill Prince, Esq. Greene County Juvenile Court

Interacting With the Public School System: What GALs Need to KnowLisa D’Alesio, Esq.

Drugs and Alcohol: Update on Trends and TestsCindy Von Dette, KT Health Clinic Afternoon Sessions, 1:00–4:00 (3 MCLE)Technology for Good and for Evil: Apps and Social MediaAndrea Long, Esq., Legal Services of Southern Missouri

Child Abuse Signs and Symptoms, A Pediatrician’s PerspectiveKathleen Rice, MD

Policy, Procedure and Resource Update from the Children’s DivisionHeather Ford, 31st Circuit Manager, Children’s Division

WHEN & WHERE

May 17, 2012SMBA office

10:00 AM–4:00 PM 3-6 MCLE

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AM registration: 9:45PM registration: 12:45

Full Day Member Price In Advance $190, At the Door $210

Full Day Non-member Price In Advance $225, At the Door $250

Lunch and refreshments included with full day advance registration.

Half Day Member Price in advance $100, at the door $115

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CLE: Making Ethical DecisionsSpeaker: Michael Merrigan,

General Counsel, Mercy Health Systems

Lawyers and professionals are called upon to make dozens of decisions everyday.

This seminar will explore the academic concepts as well as the practical process behind making ethical decisions. Topics reviewed and discussed will include: • Moral philosophies • Moral practices • Ethics as a process • Ethics/ law and when the two diverge • Corporate ethics • Organizational justiceWhether you work at a large firm, solo practice or in-house, this seminar offers interesting background and useful tools for everyday application.

WHEN & WHERE

May 9, 2012SMBA office3:00–5:00 PM 2 MCLE (Ethics)

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A Conversation with Missouri’s Chief Disciplinary Counsel

This seminar is being presented as a follow up to last year’s popular and informative CLE with the same title.

Alan Pratzel, Missouri’s Chief Disciplinary Counsel will present an update on rules and opinions concerning ethics and professional responsibility, and touch on the disciplinary process, Rule 5 Procedures, suggestions for avoiding complaints, and emerging trends and topics.

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May 30, 2012SMBA office3:00–5:00 PM 2 MCLE (Ethics)

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The Best Interest of the Child and Ethics Considerations, Cases and Conflicts

Doug Fredrick, PresenterLisa Blumenstock, Moderator

The best interest of the child is the standard for custody and visitation determination. The standard is, however, not without controversy. This interactive seminar will give an overview of ethics and the best interest standard and will present and a framework for making ethical decisions. Participants will then have the opportunity to discuss and analyze scenarios and hypothetical cases involving the best interest standard and the child’s right to stable relationships.

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June 14, 2012SMBA office3:00–5:00 PM

2 MCLE

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Every year for the past 27 years, volunteers from the private bar have represented the poor across Southern Missouri. The volunteers are part of the Volunteer Lawyers Project, which started through a grant the Greene County Bar Association, now known as the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association (SMBA), received from the American Bar Association. The volunteers, who range from newly licensed attorneys to retired attorneys, from solo practitioners to members of large firms, dedicated hundred of hours to public service through this joint project of SMBA and Legal Services of Southern Missouri. In 2006, SMBA Executive Director Crista Hogan and the SMBA Board of Directors made a commitment to expand the Volunteer Lawyers Project by initiating the “Legal Services Spotlight” at the monthly SMBA Meetings. Each month Brian Hamburg, or members of the SMBA Mentorship

Monday class, would present two cases to members of SMBA for placement. Over the past six years, SMBA members accepted 98 cases, helping over 300 people (includes children of each client helped) in resolving their legal problems. Also, during this same timeframe, SMBA and Legal Services recruited 101 new attorneys to the Volunteer Lawyers Project. The hours invested by SMBA members have made a lifetime of difference for our clients. Improving the lives of individuals improves communities. We are grateful to Crista and the Board of Directors who have supported the “Legal Services Spotlight” over the past six years. Their support and generosity has helped expand our services to the poor. We thank all of the SMBA members who have walked the path with us providing direct services to our clients. Together we are improving equal access to justice. We truly appreciate you supporting our never-ending endeavors.

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Thank You to our recent phone bank volunteers!

March: Basic Business Organization Heather Rooney McBride, Ben McBride, Phil Hopper,

Matt Cologna

April: Healthcare Decisions and DirectivesRichard Russell, David Wieland,

Sativa Boatman-Sloan, Gary Bishop, Dianne Hansen

“Child Support”May 16, 2012

5-5:30 and 6-6:30

KY-3 reporters will interview an SMBA member on the topic of Child Support and invite viewers to call in their questions to the attorney phone bank. If you would be interested in working on the phone bank, contact Melanie at the SMBA office 417-831-2783.

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OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASEThree large offices available with space for support staff. Take one or take all three. Great location at 1976 E. Chestnut Expressway (East of Glenstone). Shared reception, conference room and kitchen area. 417-862-1620.

Very nice large offices available with separate offices for support staff, each has a window, 1 block north of the Battlefield Ave./Kansas Expressway intersection. Shared library/conference room, kitchen area and receptionist. Call Bob Stillings or Bob Hill (417) 889-9090.

EMPLOYMENTLegal Secretary needed for 2 lawyer Office; Minimum 3 years experience; 4 days weekly; Benefit-Sick and Vac; No Health Insurance; Pay Commensurate with Experience;Contact Paul Wacker 417-882-1933 & Fax Resume to 417-882-1716.

CONTRACTS PARALEGALLeggett & Platt, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Paralegal for its corporate office in Carthage, MO. Responsibilities include management of contracts, documents, and processes. Advanced Communication, organization, and interpersonal skills required. Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years paralegal experience preferred. Apply at http://leggett.com/careers/. Equal Access / Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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The law firm of Gannaway & Cummings is pleased to announce the association of David K. Back with the firm, effective April 2, 2012. In addition to continuing several years of practice in criminal defense, Mr. Back will be engaging in civil office practice and civil trial practice.

Lisha A.(Masters) Prater is pleased to announce the opening of her office at:1444-B E. Bradford ParkwaySpringfield MO 65804Phone: 417-886-8800Fax: [email protected] is accepting and grateful for referrals in the areas of, Family Law, Divorce, Adoption, Custody, Adult and Minor Guardianship, Probate, Wills, Trusts, Elder Law and Mediation.

SMBA member Lori Rook and her husband, Ryan Rook would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Nora Anne Rook. She was born March 6, 2012 at 5:51 p.m. She weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz., and was 19 inches long. She joins proud big brothers Aidan and Lincoln Rook.

Birth Announcement from SMBA member Jacob Sappington: Sawyer Jacob Sappington was born on 3/23/12 at 5:31 pm. He was 6 lbs, 15 oz., and 21 ½”. Davina, Sawyer, and I are blessed, healthy, and incredibly happy.

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APRIL 2 Bench & Bar 4 In House Counsel Family Law Committee 5 Taney County 9 Mentorship Monday/Four L 11 KY-3 Call-A-Lawyer 12 Juvenile Law Committee 13 Law Day Award/Contest Deadlines 16 Healthcare Decisions Day 18 SMBA Monthly lunch 23 SMBA Board of Directors 26 Probate and Trust Committee 27 Law Day 5K

MAY 1 Law Day, SMBA Lunch 2 Family Law Committee 3 Taney County 7 Bench & Bar 8 Truman Day Greene County offices closed 9 SMBA CLE Ethics 10 Juvenile Law Committee 11 MoBar Spring Committee Meetings 14 Mentorship Monday/Four L 16 SMBA Monthly lunch KY-3 Call-A-Lawyer 17 SMBA CLE: GAL 23 SMBA Board of Directors 28 Memorial Day, Greene County and SMBA offices closed 30 SMBA CLE: Ethics

JUNE 4 Bench & Bar 6 Family Law Committee 7 Taney County 11 Mentorship Monday/Four L 14 Juvenile Law Committee 20 SMBA Monthly lunch KY-3 Call-A-Lawyer 21 SMBA CLE Ethics 22 SMBA CLE Hour by Hour 28 SMBA Board of Directors

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