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My year as President of the Monroe County Bar Association has passed all too quickly. Most of that time was spent working with Denise and the Board to create, update and restructure the policies and procedures concerning the operation of the Bar Center and the MCBA generally. The most recent of these changes involved merging two part-time staff positions into a single, full-time position to better serve the needs of the Association. Sadly, this means that Lesliegh Pope and Rosalie Richardson will be leaving the MCBA after many years. We recently honored the life and career of Attorney Maxwell Cohen who passed away on August 29, 2012. Although Attorney Cohen had not been actively practicing for the last 20 years, his legacy has remained with our Association, most notably in his son, Attorney Barry Cohen. Thank you to the Memorial Committee of Samuel W. Newman, George Royle, IV and George W. Westervelt, Jr. for preparing the Memorial Resolution honoring Maxwell Cohen. The end of my term brings with it a transition to the new MCBA Officers. I look forward to that most coveted position as Immediate Past President with the knowledge that Jane Maughan will be taking over as President with the help of a very competent Board which will now include Timothy McManus, Esquire as a new Member At Large. In light of the

President’s Message

This year the MCBF has contributed to more causes than ever. It seems that every

organization is in need in this economy. Unfortunately, we have more requests than

resources and it is more important than ever that we all pitch in to make a contribution to

our Foundation. Our funds are used locally and the recipients are always more than grateful

for whatever we can give. I am pleased that more and more of you choose to make a

donation along with your annual Association dues payment. I would encourage those who

have not yet done so to forward a tax-deductible donation today.

December 31 2012

Volume 17 Issue 4 Issue 3

F. Andrew Wolf, MCBA President

Monroe County Bar Foundation – Year in Review

By William J. Reaser, Board of Trustees Chairperson

Please see President’s Message on page 2

Please see Foundation Year in Review on page 3

Monroe County Bar Associat ion, 913 Main St reet , Stroudsburg, PA 18360

www.monroebar.org [email protected] 570.424.7288

MCBA announces 2013 Officers

At the November Member meeting, Dan Corveleyn nominated the 2013 Slate of Officers. Approved and appointed to lead

the Association are:

Jane Maughan, President

Dan Corveleyn, Vice President

Lori J Cerato, Secretary

Todd J. Weitzmann, Treasurer

Jeff Durney, Member at Large

Timothy McManus, Member at Large

YLD President – Jeff Frankenburger

F. Andy Wolf, Past President

YLD Announces Officers – See Page 2

http://www.monroebar.org/

mailto:[email protected]

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The Young Lawyers Division is pleased to announce the 2013 Officers:

Jeffrey Frankenburger, President

Law Clerk to the Honorable David J. Williamson

Matthew Bernal, Vice President

Law Clerk to the Honorable Margherita Patti Worthington, President Judge

Ashley Kral, Secretary

Law Clerk to the Honorable Margherita Patti Worthington, President Judge

Kathleen Walters, Treasurer

Attorney at Law, Higgins Law Office

vacancy of the Vice President position, Dan Corveleyn has offered to serve a one year term in that position to assure a full Board. I am confident that this group will demonstrate excellent leadership for the MCBA. Finally, throughout the past year I have attempted to highlight the activities of the Young Lawyers Division. This is due in part to the fact that our YLD has been very energetic and enthusiastic in its efforts. More importantly, in serving on the Board these past years it has become quite clear that the YLD and the future of the MCBA are one and the same. With this in mind my closing request is that the members of this association continue to support, encourage and assist our young lawyers in reaching their professional goals within our legal community. Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your President.

F. Andrew Wolf, MCBA President

MCBA YLD

Division

President’s Message from page 1

The YLD announces 2013 Officers

Please see Tight Space on page 4

Mark Primrose Receives First Annual Pro-Bono Award

On November 14, 2012, President Judge Margherita Patti Worthington joined Attorney

David Keller Trevaskis, Pro Bono Coordinator for Pennsylvania Bar Association in

presenting the Pennsylvania Bar Association 2012 Pro Bono Award to Attorney Mark

Primrose. Nominated by Pro-Bono Committee Chairman Jeff Kash, Mark has been an

instrumental member of the committee. Mark continually provides educational

seminars at the conferences, advocates for those in need of pro-bono services and offers

his time and talents frequently. Mark sets the standard for other attorneys, setting an

example of giving to others. The Pro-bono committee congratulates Attorney Primrose

on his award. Thank you for leading the way for all of us.

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Excellent programs and guest speakers were the main feature of this year’s Bench Bar

Conference. The action packed day started with breakfast and networking with our

vendors and sponsors and quickly moved onto the sessions covering Cell Phone Forensics,

Workers’ Compensation, Lincoln to Ethics in our Courts, US Supreme Court Round Up

and our Judges Round Table.

We were honored to have many of our appellate judges as presenters and guests. Thank

you to Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin, The Honorable Correale Stevens, President

Judge, Pennsylvania Superior Court, The Honorable Anne E. Lazarus, Pennsylvania

Superior Court and The Honorable Renee Cohn Jubelirer, Pennsylvania Commonwealth

Court Judge for joining us for the day, imparting their experiences and wisdom on all who attended.

Experts, Caroline Goldner Cinquanto, Esq, and Louis Cinquanto, EnCe, Cornerstone Legal

Consultants LLC, Attorney Charles Becker, Professor Randy Lee and Attorney Daniel R. Schuckers,

Esquire both of Widener University School of Law led sessions as well. Attendee feedback indicated

that the programs were well received and beneficial.

Our sponsors and vendors allowed us to hold the line of the cost this year. Everyone went home with

lots of goodies, and more importantly, new business contacts. I especially want to thank our major

sponsor, National Penn Bank. The cocktail hour was a huge success – if you missed it you missed

good company and great food. It was the perfect ending to the perfect day.

I also want to thank you for your honest input. We are already working to improve key areas, like

audio/visual, the Judges Round Table and comfort level of the conference rooms.

We hope to have record attendance again – watch the calendar and sign up early. Denise

As Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by

what we give.” I wish all of you the happiest of holiday seasons and especially send greetings to our long-

time faithful trustee Alex Bensinger.

Bill Reaser, Chairman Monroe County Bar Foundation

Frank O’Connor, Judge Renee Cohn

Jubelirer, and Forest Myers

Friday, September 28, 2012

2012 Bench Bar Conference held at Shawnee Inn By Denise M. Burdge, Executive Director

Foundation Year in Review from page 1

2012 Supported

Organizations

Women’s Resources Pocono Arts Council ESU Camp Colours Pocono Family YMCA Future Business

Leaders of America – E Stroudsburg High

This fall we welcomed four new Law Clerks.

Matt Bernal, is originally from West Milford, New Jersey. He earned his undergraduate degree

from The College of New Jersey. He graduated in 2012 from Villanova University School of

Law, and is now clerking for the Honorable Arthur L Zulick. Prior to his clerkship, Matt served as

an intern for the Juvenile Justice Commission, New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and

Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office. After his clerkship, he is most interested in

pursuing a career in criminal or family law.

Eric Closs is originally from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania in Chester County. He graduated in

2012 from Villanova Law School, moved to East Stroudsburg with his wife and started works as

law clerk to President Judge Worthington. He has also interned with a federal judge, in his law

school’s immigration clinic and with the public defender in the state of Delaware. He is most

interested in pursuing a career in criminal or civil litigation.

Jeff Frankenburger is originally from East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Jeff earned his Continued on Page 4

Court welcomes new Law Clerks

Left to right: Matt Bernal, Eric Closs, Jeff Frankenburger, Andrew Kroeckel.

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Mock Trials hosted by East Stroudsburg South High

Law Clerks (Continued from Page 3)

undergraduate degree from Dickinson College. He graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in May 2012. Jeff is now

clerking for the Honorable David J. Williamson. Prior to his clerkship, Jeff interned for the Monroe County Public Defender’s

Office. After his clerkship, Jeff hopes to get into criminal or real estate practice.

Originally from Rochester, New York, Andrew Kroeckel graduated from the Penn State Dickinson School of Law in May

2012. He earned his undergraduate degree from Ithaca College. Andrew is currently working as a law clerk to the Honorable

Jonathan Mark. During law school, Andrew served as an intern for the Honorable Arthur L. Zulick, the Governor’s Office of

General Counsel and the Honorable Renee Cohn Jubelirer of the Commonwealth court.

The 2012 Mock Trial Invitation was hosted by East Stroudsburg High School South. Paul Kernan, Team Advisor, a group of National Honor Society students, a team of school employees and Superintendent Sharon Laverdure helped to make the day both successful and enjoyable. This year nine teams participated in the Invitational, including Conrad Weiser High School, East Stroudsburg High – South, Hazelton Area High, MMI Preparatory School, Notre Dame Senior High, Pleasant Valley High, Pocono Mountain East High, Valley View High and Wallenpaupack Area High. Valley View took first prize in this closely held competition, followed by MMI Prep in second and Wallenpaupack in third. Christina Novak received our first Star Volunteer Award for her tireless efforts in soliciting donations for the event as well as events in past years. We received donations from WaWa of Brodheadsville and East Stroudsburg. Special thanks go to the Mock Trial committee lead by The Honorable Jonathan Mark and The Honorable Michael Muth, committee members and our volunteer judges. Thank you all!

The Honorable Jonathan Mark, top row center and first place winners, Valley View High School.

Christina Novak, Pleasant Valley Advisor receiving our first Star Volunteer Award and The Honorable Jonathan Mark.

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Thursday, December 20, 2012-

Groupcast

19th Annual Auto Law Update

3 hours substantive/ 1 hour ethics*

12:15 pm to 4:30 pm

Registration begins at 11:45 am (Lunch

is included)

Members: $274/Non-Members: $294

Friday, December 21, 2012-Groupcast

Trends in Municipal Finance

4 hours substantive/ 0 hour ethics

9:00 am to 1:15 pm

Registration begins at 8:30 am


Thursday, January 24, 2013-

Groupcast

Best of the Oil and Gas Law

Colloquium—Central PA


9:00 am to 4:00 pm



Tuesday, January 29, 2013-Video

Slicing Up the Pie: Property

Distribution in PA


9:00 am to 12:30 pm



Wednesday, February 6, 2013-Video

Handling Protection from Abuse

(PFA) Cases


9:00 am to 1:30 pm



Tuesday, February 12, 2013-

Groupcast

Presenting a Case to a Zoning Hearing

Board


12:30 pm to 3:45 pm

Registration begins at 12:00 pm


Friday, February 15, 2013-Video

Effective Use of Suppression Motions

in Criminal Court


9:00 am to 1:30 pm



Wednesday, February 20, 2013-

Groupcast

The Business Lawyer’s “Refresher”

Series:

Understanding Damages and

Indemnities in

Commercial Contracts


9:00 am to 12:15 pm



Friday, February 22, 2013-Groupcast

Mastering Evidence


8:30 am to 3:30 pm



Tuesday, February 26, 2013-Video

A Day on Health Law


9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Registration begins at 8:30 am (Lunch is

included)


Thursday, February 28, 2013-Video

19 Annual Auto Law Update

3 hours substantive/ 1* hour ethics

9:00 am to 1:30 pm



Friday, March 1, 2013-Video

16 Annual Family Law Update

4.5 hours substantive/ 0 hour ethics

9:00 am to 2:00 pm



Tuesday, March 5, 2013-Video

Family Care Giver Agreements & Use

of

Real Estate for Elder Law Attorneys


9:00 am to 12:30 pm



Thursday, March 7, 2013-Video

IRA’s: What is Your Exit Strategy


9:00 am to 12:30 pm



Tuesday, March 12, 2013-Video

Family Law in the Internet Age


9:00 am to 12:30 pm



Friday, March 15, 2013-Groupcast

Technethics


9:00 am to 12:15 pm



Monday, March 18, 2013-Video

The Nuts & Bolts of Running a

Family Law Practice


9:00 am to 1:30 pm



Thursday, March 21, 2013-Groupcast

26th Annual Civil Litigation Update


9:00 am to 4:30 pm



Monday, March 25, 2013-Groupcast

What PA Attorneys Need to Know

About

New Jersey Real Estate Law 3 hours substantive/ 0 hour ethics

9:00 am to 12:30 pm



Winter PBI Schedule at the Bar Center

Courses subject to cancelation by PBI due to no or low pre-registration.

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MCBA UPCOMING EVENTS

01/15/2013 Municipal Law Luncheon – Willowtree Inn Noon

01/16/2013 Member Meeting – Sycamore Grille 6:00 pm

Cocktails, followed by dinner meeting $35

01/23/2013 Criminal Law Luncheon – Sarah’s Café Noon

01/24/2013 PBI Groupcast – Best of the Oil & Gas Law

Colloquium – 9:00 – 3:30 w/ Breakfast & Lunch served

01/29/2013 PBI Video – Slicing up the Pie: Property Distribution

in PA

MARK YOUR CALENDAR (Details to Follow)

Friday, April 12th

– Pro-Bono Conference

Friday, April 26th

– Law Day Events

Sunday, May 5th

– Law Day Race

Sunday, July 21st – Ironpigs Game

YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

Estate Lawyers Lunch – 1st Wednesday Real Estate Attorneys Lunch – 2nd Tuesday

Municipal Law Lunch – 3rd Tuesday Willowtree Inn, Noon- 1:00 pm

Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Lunch – 4th

Wednesday

Sarah’s Cafe

2013 Monroe County Bar Association

Officer and Directors

Jane Roach Maughan President Daniel M. Corveleyn Vice President Lori J. Cerato Secretary Todd W. Weitzmann Treasurer Jeffrey A. Durney Member at Large Timothy J. McManus Member at Large Jeff Frankenburger Member at Large/YLD

President Remember to notify the MCBA office if you have any changes to your membership. Up-to-date member information is available on the MCBA website: www.monroebar.org

Remember to notify the MCBA office if you have any changes to your membership. Up-to-date member information is available on the MCBA website: www.monroebar.org

FOR UP-TO-DATE MCBA NEWS

And

COURTHOUSE NEWS

GO TO

MCBA Legal Links Page

New Members

Emeline Kitchen Diener

102 Kitchen’s Lane

Pocono Lake PA 18347

570.350.2923

[email protected]

Howard Rothenberg

Howard Rothenberg & Associates

701 Main Street

Stroudsburg PA 18360

570.207.2889

570.207.3991 (Fax)

[email protected]

http://www.monroebar.org/newsite/site/legallinks.htm



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Looking For

Lunch and Learn

Topics for 2013

Lunch and Learn

Presenters for

2013

Call Denise @ 570.424.7288 or

email [email protected]

Monroe County Bar Association 913 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360

570.424.7288

Fax: 570.424.8234

Denise M. Burdge

Executive Director

[email protected]

Taharah Nix

Administrative Assistant/Journal Coordinator

[email protected]

www.monroebar.org

MCBA Board Adopts Announcement Policy

Members wishing to make an announcement via email blast or newsletter must be in good-standing and must adhere to the following:

Must be an MCBA sponsored or co-sponsored event

Must be for a major change such as merger or opening of a new office or receipt of a major award (1-2 line maximum)

Major life change event such as marriage, birth of child, etc must be submitted by the member

If you have any questions or wish make an announcement contact

Denise by email @ [email protected]

Thank you to PA Bar Insurance Fund!! MCBA Receives Grant to Fund Equipment for $2,500. The grant allowed us to purchase a new computer and projector. Both will be utilized for Lunch and Learn programs, PBI seminars as well as various other events. Christine Hall McClure of the PA Bar Insurance Fund in the award letter said, “The Trustees are pleased to assist the Monroe County Bar Association with the ability to purchase this equipment to enhance its CLE programs.” So the next time you attend a Lunch and Learn, take a glance at our new equipment and remember to say “Thanks” to the PA Bar Insurance Fund.



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NEW FACES AT MCBA

Taharah Nix has joined the staff of MCBA as Administrative Assistant / Journal Coordinator. Taharah has lived in Stroudsburg for 13 years and is a Stroudsburg High School graduate. She attended Penn State where she earned her B.A. in Journalism with a minor in English. Since graduating from Penn State, Taharah has continued to write for pleasure, mostly poetry and children’s books. She is very excited to be working with the Monroe County Bar Association and is looking forward to meeting everyone and participating in the upcoming events. The Administrative Assistant / Journal Coordinator, Taharah, will be responsible for the Monroe Legal Journal publication. Historically the duties for publishing the journal were split between the two part time employees as well as the executive director. This consolidation will lead to a more efficient process, and more importantly, allow for better service to MCBA / MLR clients, which include members and non-members. Taharah will work closely with Michael Muth, Editor, both legal and commercial advertisers, and the Pocono Record. When Taharah is not working on the Journal, she will be assisting clients with lawyer referrals, working on events and programs for the membership and our committees. Taharah will be very involved with day-to-day administrative functions such as scheduling the conference rooms for depositions, seminars, and meetings, maintaining member files, and creating communications for the membership. She will assist with maintenance of the MCBA website, writing press releases and all special projects such as the pictorial directory. Taharah can be reached at [email protected] or by calling the office at 570.424.7288.

Thanks to yet another grant received by MCBA, we have Frank Ingulli with us as an intern for several months. A graduate of Wallenpaupack High School in 2009 and East Stroudsburg University in December 2012 with a Political Science degree and a concentration Pre-Law studies, Frank is currently applying to law schools. Frank graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.71, was President of ESU’s Pre-Law Society in 2011-2012, a member of the National Honor Society for Political Science and the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success. Additionally he was a student tutor in multiple areas while at ESU. In 2011 Frank interned for a government relations firm in Washington, D.C. Frank is working on a very specific project currently under way, working closely with Victoria Wright, Law Clerk and liaison for The Honorable Judge Margherita Patti Worthington, to begin to create Monroe County’s first “Self-help Library”. Legal areas of focus include name change, expungements, landlord/tenant appeals, protection from abuse orders and driver’s license suspensions just to name a few. In addition to input from the Pro-Bono Committee, Frank has been interviewing key stakeholders in the legal and non-legal community. The objective is to provide access to the forms with instructions to pro se litigants for specific areas wherein individuals will not seek council. This will also, hopefully, alleviate some of the high volume at North Penn Legal Services for pro-bono services. It is never recommended to clients to not obtain representation, but when they cannot or will not, it is hoped that the information available will help them as well as our court system. Roll out of the new program is anticipated to be in late spring. So, if you receive a call from Frank to meet with him, we hope that you will take a few minutes to answer his questions.

Welcome to MCBA Taharah and Frank!


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An Introduction to Collaborative Divorce

Panelists

Monroe County

Bar Center

913 Main St

Stroudsburg, PA 1830

Free Workshop

Saturday, January 26, 2013

10 am till Noon

Registration 9:30

Legal

Mary Louise Parker, Esq

Michelle Farley, Esq

Counseling

Helene Osswald, M. Ed.

Bruce Snyder, MS

Financial

Adrian Whitewood,

Whitewood Insurance

Timothy J. Hegarty, CPA

Erin Baehr, CFP

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