Online Calendar Call - Spokane County Bar Association

Officers
President
Jennifer V. Hanson
President-Elect
& Secretary
SPOKANE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Calendar Call
Marla Carey Hoskins
Treasurer
William M. Symmes
Trustees
David P. Gardner
Carl J. Oreskovich
Thomas N. Treppiedi
April L. Anderson
Jenae M. Ball
Steven J. Dixson
www.spokanebar.org
YLD Rep
Emily K. Arneson
Executive Director
Lynn M. Mounsey1116
W. Broadway, 4th Fl. Annex, Spokane, WA 99260 • (509) 477-6032 • September 12, 2016
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
By Jennifer V. Hanson
On Friday, September 23rd, the VLP will
be hosting the 4th Annual Champions
of Justice Breakfast. This year, the
Breakfast will be held in the Grand
Ballroom at the Hemmingson Center
at Gonzaga and The Honorable Debra
Stephens will be the keynote speaker.
Justice Stephens is a Spokane native as
well as the first judge from the Division
Three Court of Appeals to sit on the Washington
State Supreme Court. Those who know her and those
fortunate enough to have been taught by her at GU know
that she is a wonderful and knowledgeable speaker.
The Breakfast is a great opportunity to make a donation
to the VLP (a minimum $50.00 per person donation
is suggested), hear how those dollars are spent, and
see how lives are impacted by the work done by the
volunteers. We have almost 30 sitting and retired judges,
commissioners, and other Spokane County officials
planning to attend, in addition to many local attorneys,
friends, and family. It sounds like we will have a great
turn-out, but there are still a few more seats to be filled.
Contact Kelly at the VLP at 509-413-2415 or Kelly@
spokanebar.org to make your reservation. If you cannot
attend the Breakfast, the VLP is still happy to take your
donation. Hope to see you there!
SPOKANE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
CALENDAR CALL
Vol. 43 No. 16 • September 12, 2016
The Calendar Call is published semi-monthly
(with monthly publication in July and August) by the Spokane
County Bar Association. For information, please contact
Mark Wardrop at [email protected].
SEPTEMBER
15
New WSBA Admittee Swearing In at Gonzaga Law School
15
YLD LaserQuest Party
16
SCBA Evening Social at Spokane Club
19
Diversity Section Meeting
23
VLP Champions of Justice Breakfast at G.U. Hemmingson Center
27
Red Mass at Gonzaga University
28
Supreme Court Justices Forum at Gonzaga Law School
OCTOBER
7
Bar Luncheon: Superior Court Candidate’s Forum at Spokane Club
21
Criminal Law CLE
27/28 Title 11.88 GAL Training
NOVEMBER
4
Bar Luncheon
10
Real Estate Transactions CLE
27/28 Title 11.88 GAL Training
DECEMBER
1
Best Practices CLE
8
Annual Holiday Party & VLP Silent Auction
16
Ethics CLE
22
Year-end Potpourri CLE
Dates & events listed herein subject to change
FALL SOCIAL
The 2016 SCBA Fall Social will take place
on Friday, September 16, 2016 from 4:00
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Spokane Club,
1002 West Riverside Avenue in the Library
on the Main Floor.
This is a no-host social with hosted
appetizers. There is no cost to attend!
Please take time to register so we have an
accurate count. RSVP to Shannon Smith at
[email protected].
OCTOBER BAR LUNCH
The October Bar Luncheon will be held on
Friday, October 7, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15
p.m. at the Spokane Club, 1002 West Riverside
Avenue in the Georgian Room. $19 for members
and $22 for non-members, which will be a
buffet and includes your choice from two
entrees, fresh vegetables, dessert and coffee,
pop or iced tea; this includes tax and tip.
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO PRE-REGISTER
and avoid that long, last minute lineup. Thanks!
SUPERIOR COURT JUDICIAL
CANDIDATES FORUM
Ward Andrews, Hon. Gregory Sypolt, and
Hon. Linda Tompkins have
agreed to participate. Tim Fennessey has a
scheduling conflict.
E-mail questions to be asked of the candidates in
advance to Jennifer Hanson in care
of [email protected].
Register using form on back cover
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NOTICES & NEWS
YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION
MEETING & ELECTIONS
The Spokane Young Lawyers Division (SYLD) represents
the interests of new and young lawyers to the county and
state bar associations, creates social outlets for a betterconnected and collegial legal community, and supports new
and young attorneys by providing networking opportunities
and professional support. Members of the SCBA who are
under the age of 36 or within the first five years of practice,
whichever occurs later, are automatically members in the
SYLD.
The SYLD Board is already hard at work planning new and
exciting projects and events for this year! Please make sure to
like our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SpokaneYLD)
to stay up to date with us, and join us at our upcoming events:
SAVE THE DATE: SYLD Laser Quest Party!
Thursday, September 15
Reconnect with your inner child by joining us at Laser
Quest for arcade games, two rounds of laser tag and pizza!
This event is expected to fill up quickly, so watch your
email and our Facebook page for the opportunity to RSVP.
SOLO AND SMALL PRACTICE CLE
SSPS CLE: open to current SSPS MEMBERS ONLY;
please contact SSPS chair for information on becoming
a member. “Accounting Nuts and Bolts for Lawyers” will be
presented by Jonathan Hansen. Mr. Hansen is a third year staff
accountant with Wipfli, LLP in Spokane, WA. Mr. Hansen
performs financial statement audits, tax returns, accountant
work for small businesses, and more. This CLE will take
place on Monday, September 19, 2016, at the usual address
from 12:05 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reply by email with your
RSVP and for address and directions (near downtown,
location dependent upon number of replies). CLE credit
pending for one (1) general credit. RSVP: Angel Base, SSPS
Chair, [email protected].
More NOTICES & NEWS on Pages 7 & 8.
All editorial material, including comments, appearing herein
represent the views of the respective authors and does not
necessarily carry the endorsement of the Association or
the Board of Trustees. Likewise, the publication of any
advertisement is not to be construed as an endorsement of the
product or service offered unless it is specifically stated in the
ad that there is such approval or endorsement.
THE VOLUNTEER LAWYERS
PROGRAM RECOGNIZES
PRO BONO SERVICE
By Dee Cook
VLP Coordinator
August!
Direct Rep cases: Kelsey Kittleson and Candace
Magnin.
FLAC- Mark Casey, Eowen Rosentrater, Lisa Brewer
(2), Pete Lineberger, Shadan Kapri, Priscilla Vaagen,
and Casey Linane Booey.
We make a living by what we get, we
make a life by what we give - Winston
Churchill
DAC- Dena Allen, Matt Fischer, Rhylee Smith, Casey
Linane Booey, Sarah Cuellar, Kristina Ralls, Tonilynn
Savage, Cindy Newell (2), and Joanna Stranger.
Summer is over and everyone has
gone back to school, college, or law
school. Some of you were marriedcongratulations! Some of you had
short staycations or actually took a real
vacation. Whatever you were able to do probably made
some great memories and fun times I am sure. No matter
the summer’s events, we always had volunteers helping
weekly at legal advice appointments or at court. We have
some of most faithful and helpful volunteers ever. We are
always thankful that we have coverage no matter who is
away and rightly so.
SCAC-Heather Hoover, Kristina Ralls, Mike Addams,
Eric Leavitt, Gina Costello, Cathy Helman, Jenna
Hatch, Shadan Kapri, Dena Allen, Priscilla Vaagen,
Mari Luna, Kelsey Kittleson, Karen Schweigert,
Casey Flores, Natalya Tarasiuk. Many of these great
volunteers are weekly volunteers- Thank You!
Now that everyone has gotten back to the business of
work day in and day out with summer ending, take a
moment to think about what the quote said. What we give
is a perpetual experience that keeps on giving. Mentoring
is a great way to make sure that the next generation is able
to carry on the work while you are providing pro bono
volunteer legal assistance. The VLP has great mentors
that are able to pass along their years of wisdom and their
experiences into those learning the practice of law. We
have several retired or emeritus attorneys that love to do
this very thing. They are finished with the grind of daily
practice but not ready to sit at home and grow old. Some
of our best volunteers are in their 70’s or 80’s and love to
volunteer. I make sure to give them a big hug when I see
them. It inspires me to keep at it myself and keep busy.
So while you may be thinking you are done as you retire,
please consider becoming a mentor through the VLP. Your
skills and knowledge will be absorbed by law students or
newly licensed attorneys eager to get their practices up
and going. It will be said of you that you gave wise, sage
advice that made a difference to someone else’s career or
practice- what a legacy! Please contact us to become a
mentor or to help in this much needed area. Mentoring
is a great way to volunteer at the VLP.
Many thanks to those who volunteered for the month of
HJP-Mike Cressey (2), Chris Carlisle, Erin Pounds,
Carlin Jude (2), Rob Rowley, Christa Lam, Loriann
Miller, Barry Pfundt, Howard Herman (still at
it!), Tim Szambelan, Dave Carlson, Brant Stevens,
Sarah Harmon, Susan Amstadter, Brad Smith, Keith
Johnstone, Evan Schneider, and Mike Whipple (2).
CAP-Kirk Miller, Ted Meckler, and Al McNeil.
BIC- Bill Buzard, Zach Ayers and newcomer, Dan Wu,
welcome aboard!
If you would like to volunteer for the Volunteer Lawyers
Program, please contact Program Coordinator Dee Cook
at [email protected] or Program Paralegal Elena
Pavlenco at [email protected]. Thank you!
LOST WILL
Looking for the Last Will and Testament of Kathleen
(Kathy) Raye Devine of Colbert, Washington. The
will was created in 2007 by an attorney in Spokane.
Kathy’s date of birth was March 19th, 1934 and she
passed away on May 31, 2016. Kathleen was born in
Newport Washington. Kathy was married to Charles
Edward Devine, who passed away on June 22, 2005.
She went by Kathy, Kathleen, Kathleen Raye, Kathleen
Rae and Kathleen R. Devine. She was recently remarried
(2001) and changed her last name to Blair at that time.
Anyone with information, please contact Dawn
Swanson at (509) 939-4030.
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The 4th Annual
“Champions of Justice” Breakfast
Friday, September 23, 2016
7:30-8:30am (Check-in begins at 7:00)
Grand Ballroom at the Hemmingson Center, Gonzaga University
Complimentary on-site parking (http://www.gonzaga.edu/About/CampusMap
Keynote Speaker
The Honorable Debra L. Stephens
Supreme Court of Washington
Justice Debra L. Stephens has been a member of the Washington State Supreme Court since January 1, 2008.
She previously served as a judge on Division Three of the Court of Appeals. Before taking the bench, her legal
work focused on appellate practice, with over 125 appearances in the Washington Supreme Court, in addition
to appearances in the Washington Court of Appeals, Idaho Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for
the Ninth Circuit and as counsel of record in the United States Supreme Court. Justice Stephens was the
coordinator of the Amicus Curiae Program of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Foundation, the
longest standing institutional “friend of the court” program in the state. She also taught as an adjunct
professor at Gonzaga University School of Law, in areas including federal and state constitutional law,
community property, appellate advocacy, and legal research and writing. A proud member of the Washington
State Minority and Justice Commission, Justice Stephens regularly volunteers at youth and justice events
across the state
Master of Ceremonies: Robin L. Haynes, McNeice Wheeler, WSBA President-Elect
Suggested minimum donation, $50 per individual
All proceeds will directly benefit the SCBA Volunteer Lawyers Program.
This vital community program assists pro se litigants with their civil legal needs
through local volunteer attorneys’ expertise and donated time.
Constant Contact link for registration:
http://conta.cc/29QO1TO
Final date to register is September 18th, 2016
Contact Kelly if you would like to be a table captain or have questions at:
** 509-413-2415 or [email protected] **
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We wish to thank the following sponsors
for their generous support for VLP’s
4th Annual Champions of Justice of Breakfast 2016
Olympian Sponsor ($2500)
Platinum Sponsors ($1500)
Gold Sponsors ($500)
Geana Van Dessel
INB
Bronze Sponsors ($250)
Kirkpatrick & Startzel
Davidson Backman Medeiros PLLC
Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC
In Kind Sponsors
State Farm- Greg Mandick, Agent
NW Medical Experts, Inc.
A big THANK YOU to Kim Plese for program printing
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CRIMINAL LAW UPDATE CLE
LOCATION:
County Commissioner’s Hearing Room
1026 West Broadway Avenue, Lower Level
Spokane, Washington
Friday, October 21, 2016
8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
6.0 law & legal credits
Join us for this informative seminar, which will cover the fundamentals of residential landlordtenant law, from the rental agreement to fair housing issues to eviction actions.
TOPICS & SPEAKERS: Marijuana Regulations and Enforcement – Lt. Rod Mittmann
and Lt. Rob Reynolds of the Liquor and Cannabis Control Board; Self Defense in Trial –
Timothy S. Note, Attorney at Law; What’s New with DUI’s and Administrative Hearings – J. Brendan
Kidd of Cooney Law Offices, P.S.; Therapeutic Courts – Richard R. Wallis of the Spokane County
Public Defender’s Office.
Cost to attend is only $125 for SCBA members, $140 for non-SCBA members, $90 for government,
legal aid and SCBA YLD Attorneys, $15 for staff and G.U. Law students.
Register using the form on back page. SCBA members can register using a credit card by faxing a
completed registration form and calling Shannon Smith at (509) 477-2665.
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COEUR D’ALENE
888.455.6222
LLP
2016 TITLE 11 GUARDIANSHIP GUARDIAN AD LITEM TRAINING
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Eymann Allison Hunter Jones P.S.
2208 W. Second Avenue
Spokane, WA
8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lunch is included
Please bring a portable computer capable of reading
a flash drive for training materials.
Friday, October 28, 2016
Gonzaga University School of Law
Barbieri Courtroom
721 North Cincinnati
Spokane, WA
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lunch is included
Sponsored by the Spokane County Bar Association in affiliation with the
Spokane County Superior Court Guardianship Training Committee.
WHO MUST ATTEND
To remain on the Spokane County Guardianship Guardian ad Litem Registry you must attend this
Re-Certification training. However, this training does NOT satisfy registry requirements for
Title 26 Family Law GALs, Adoption GALs or Dependency GALs.
FOR OTHER COUNTIES, CHECK WITH YOUR COURT ADMINISTRATOR. Although this training is
MANDATORY, ATTENDANCE ALONE WILL NOT ENSURE INCLUSION ON THE REGISTRIES.
NEW registry applicants to the GAL registry must attend BOTH days of training (Cost: $350).
CURRENT members of the GAL registry must attend the SECOND day of training (Cost: $175).
CHECKS FOR THIS SEMINAR MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO GUARDIANSHIP REGISTRY.
The GAL Training does not qualify for the SCBA CLE Passport.
EVENT REGISTRATION FORM
Your Name* _________________________________________________________ _________
Remember to provide WSBA #
WSBA #* ______________
Firm* ________________________________________________________________________
Address* ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City & State __________________________________________________________________ Zip ___________________________
E-mail Address ________________________________________________________________ Phone #* ______________________
Please sign me up for:
 October 27 & 28, 2016 - Title 11 GAL Training - BOTH DAYS _____ ($350) or just Day 2 ____ ($175)
FOR SCBA USE ONLY
Enclosed is my check # __________ in the amount of __________
(CHECKS FOR THIS SEMINAR MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO GUARDIANSHIP REGISTRY)
This is not a CLE Passport qualified seminar.
One CLE registrant per registration form please. Feel free to duplicate!
Return this form to: SCBA Event Registration - Spokane County Bar
Association, MS ANX-4 SC BAR ASSN, 1116 W. Broadway, Spokane, WA
99260-0030.
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More NOTICES & NEWS
FAMILY LAW SECTION MEETING
Please join the first Family Law Section meeting of the new
SCBA Year. Spokane County Clerk,Tim Fitzgerald will
join us and provide information about upcoming changes
within the clerk’s office, including the plan to keep pace
through continuing to modernize the second busiest office
in the county.
Mr. Fitzgerald welcomes feedback, discussion and questions
about how the Clerk’s office can better support Family Law
cases.
RSVP to Dennis Cronin at [email protected] if you can join
us. This meeting is open to attorney and student members of
the SCBA and their staff. Hope to see you there!
A REMINDER TO FAMILY LAW
PRACTITIONERS
If there is a possibility the State may have an interest in your
Family Law case, (TANF, current/back support, or State
Medical Insurance), please call the County Prosecutor’s
Office at 477-2486 to confirm whether a State’s interest
exists. Thanks.
WSBA LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
SECTION EVENT
East of the Mountains FREE Mini-CLE and Networking
Event. Sponsored by the WSBA Labor & Employment
Section.
Hilton Garden Inn - Yakima (Cascade Room)
Thursday, September 29, 3-5 p.m., followed by hosted
reception
Planning on attending the Federal Bar Association conference
in Yakima in September? Arrive a day early and join us on
Thursday, September 29 at the Hilton Garden Inn - Yakima
for a free 2-credit mini-CLE. We will discuss issues and hear
practical tips related to labor and employment law in the
agricultural sector, in addition to hearing a panel discussion of
federal judges who will share insights on effective advocacy
in employment cases from the judicial perspective. Following
the mini-CLE, registrants will enjoy a hosted reception/
networking event with appetizers and beverages.
This event is free but space is limited. Register ASAP through
mywsba.org (search for “East of the Mountains”).
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SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR
COURT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
FOR COMMISSIONERS PRO TEM
The Spokane County Superior Court is now accepting
applications from those attorneys who wish to serve
as Superior Court Commissioners Pro Tem. This is to
supplement our current list through June 30, 2018.
All applicants must be attorneys in good standing with
the Washington State Bar Association and must have been
in practice for a minimum of five years with family law
experience preferred. Any applicant who has received a
bar complaint and/or been the subject of any disciplinary
proceedings must so indicate and provide details. Similarly,
any criminal history must be disclosed and explained. Per
Court policy, a thorough criminal background investigation
will be conducted on all applicants.
All successful applicants will serve at the pleasure of the
Superior Court Judges until June 30, 2018.
Commissioners pro tem will be compensated at the rate
of $300 per day ($150 per half day). At no additional
compensation, commissioners pro-tem will be expected to
participate in periodic training sessions and be subject to
periodic evaluations. The judges make no commitments
or promises as to the actual number of days a given
commissioner pro tem might actually work during their term
on the registry.
Existing commissioners pro tem do not need to re-apply.
Letter applications should be sent to Ashley Callan, Superior
Court Administrator, and must be received by her no later
than the close of business on September 16, 2016. You may
include the names and phone numbers for any references,
but please do NOT include any actual written references
or letters of recommendation.
DISTRICT COURT CIVIL DEPARTMENT
ANNOUNCES NEW HOURS
The Spokane County District Court Civil Department
(located in the Broadway Center Building) is now open from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding the noon hour). This change
is to accommodate not only attorney filings but the public
who will now be able to more easily file documents (and
have their questions answered) either before or after work.
More NOTICES & NEWS on Pages 1 & 8.
More NOTICES & NEWS
WASHINGTON FIRST RESPONDER
WILL CLINIC NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION
FOR JUSTICE PROVIDES FREE LEGAL
ASSISTANCE TO WILDFIRE VICTIMS
Attorney volunteers and notaries are needed for the
Washington First Responder Will Clinic to be held at Gonzaga
University School of Law on Saturday, October 1, 2016.
This program provides free estate planning services to first
responders (fire fighters, police officers and medics) who
risk their lives every day protecting our local communities.
Over the past several years, WSAJ has volunteered legal help
when emergencies arise, including during the Oso mudslide and
the Taylor Bridge Fire. The effort each time occurred as a direct
response to the disaster, gathering volunteers to help. In 2015,
the WSAJ Public Affairs Committee completed guidelines for
volunteer attorneys to implement a standing list of those who
are able to help their communities in case of disaster.
Date: Saturday, October 1, 2016
TimeS: 8:15 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. OR 12:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
In response to the wildfires in Eastern Washington, we are
again sending out notice of this resource. Our list of volunteer
attorneys grows regularly and is kept updated on our website.
Victims can consult with the attorneys, without charge, about
insurance claims, property losses, government benefits, or other
matters arising from the recent wildfires.
Location: Gonzaga University School of Law
If you can volunteer, please sign up at http://signup.com/go/
ZBEqsn or e-mail Jessica Rullman, the Spokane Will Clinic
Coordinator at [email protected].
SEALING JUVENILE RECORDS CLE
Free Juvenile Record Sealing CLE on Saturday, Sept.
17th. Join us from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in room 314
of Gonzaga Law School to learn about the process to seal
eligible juvenile records in Spokane County. 2.5 CLE credits
pending approval from the Washington State Bar Association. RSVPs appreciated by Friday, Sept. 16. Registration is dayof, starting at 8:30. Questions? Contact Catherine Brown
at [email protected] or TeamChild at spokaneinfo@
teamchild.org.
SEPTEMBER 27TH
RED MASS
A list of volunteer attorneys and resource packets for victims in
English and Spanish are available at www.washingtonjustice.
org/index.cfm?pg=wildfire.
More NOTICES & NEWS on Pages 1 & 7.
INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING IN
CALENDAR CALL?
E-mail Mark Wardrop at mwardrop@
spokanebar.org or call (509) 477-2672.
Gonzaga
University School
of Law
Red Mass 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the University Chapel in College
Hall. A reception will follow in the Globe Room, Cataldo Hall. The
Red Mass is for all members of the legal profession. It is an
occasion of prayerful petition and thanksgiving, regardless of
religious affiliation.
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LAW
721 N. Cincinnati Street
Spokane, WA 99220
509-313-3738
www.law.gonzaga.edu
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ON THE MOVE
Winston & Cashatt, Lawyers is pleased to
announce that Nancy Isserlis, former City
Attorney for the City of Spokane, will be
re-joining the firm on October 1, 2016.
Ms. Isserlis was a principal at Winston &
Cashatt from 2004 to 2012 before accepting
the City Attorney position. Her legal career
spans over 35 years, and she is well known
within the Spokane legal community for her
expertise in debtor-creditor law, receiverships and bankruptcy,
and her long-standing passion and commitment to social
justice.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Nancy back to the
Winston & Cashatt family,” says principal Kevin J. Curtis.
“Nancy’s extensive experience, reputation, and legal ability are
well known throughout the state and we are indeed fortunate
that she has chosen to resume her private law practice with
us.” Ms. Isserlis has previously served on the Washington State
Bar Association Board of Governors, the Legal Foundation of
Washington, Columbia Legal Services, and is a past president
of the Spokane County Bar Association. Ms. Isserlis is the
current board chair of the Health Sciences and Services
Authority (HSSA) and is a current board member for both the
Endowment for Equal Justice and the Washington Leadership
Institute. She has also served as chair of the Spokane City
Ethics Committee and was a founding member of the Access
to Justice Board. Ms. Isserlis received the Smithmoore P.
Myers Professionalism Award from the Spokane County Bar
Association in 2004 and the Spokane County Bar Association
Volunteer of the Year Award in 1995. Ms. Isserlis is AV rated
by Martindale Hubbell.
“I am honored to be returning to this prestigious law firm and
this wonderful group of lawyers. Winston & Cashatt has an
excellent reputation both regionally and nationally and prides
itself on providing exceptional services to its clients...”
Winston & Cashatt is pleased to announce that
Gabrielle C. Roth will be joining the
firm on September 12, 2016. A longtime
member of the Spokane legal community,
Gabrielle’s practice at Winston & Cashatt
will focus on family law and guardianships.
Previously, she practiced general litigation,
appellate law, and regulatory health care.
Colleen Collins, Gabrielle’s longtime
paralegal, will also be joining her at
Winston & Cashatt.
Gabrielle is an experienced family law and guardianship
attorney; she has handled complex family law matters,
including divorces, child support actions, parenting plan and
child support modifications, third party custody, pre/postnuptial agreements, and numerous other related issues for
many years. Her experience also extends to all stages of the
guardianship process: working with clients seeking to file
an action for a family member, working as a RCW Title 11
guardian ad litem, representing incapacitated persons through
the process, and representing guardians and agencies both
during litigation and after. She has worked with professional
guardians through various levels of discipline, both locally
and through State levels and appeal. Gabrielle serves as a
Title 11 guardian ad litem and a Title 4 guardian ad litem for
Spokane County and nearby outlying counties.
Gabrielle spent most of her childhood overseas and in
Montana, moved to Spokane to attend Gonzaga Law in 1998,
and found home. She has two young children and three dogs
(and most of her sanity intact). When she is not working,
Gabrielle operates a kid taxi service to soccer and school,
worships football, and loves to cook.
Paine Hamblen LLP recently hired Yonicio Hernandez and Ian J. Pisarcik as associate attorneys in the
Spokane office.
Mr. Hernandez’s practice emphasis is in Taxation. He earned his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University
School of Law, his J.D. from University of Tennessee College of Law, and his Bachelor
of Science in Neurobiology from University of Washington.
Mr. Hernandez is admitted to practice in the States of Washington and New York and is
fluent in spoken and written Spanish.
Mr. Pisarcik’s practice emphasis is in Civil Litigation. He earned his J.D. from University
of Pittsburgh School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from Marist College. Mr. Pisarcik is admitted to practice
in the State of Washington and Oregon.
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WA State
Supreme Court
Judicial Candidates Forum
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Wednesday, September 28
Barbieri Moot Court Room
Gonzaga University
School of Law
721 N. Cincinnati St.
Spokane
Moderated by Ann Murphy, President
League of Women Voters of WA
Hear the Candidates
Justice, Position 1
David DeWolf
Mary Yu
Justice, Position 5
Barbara Madsen
Greg Zempel
Justice, Position 6
Dave Larson
Charlie Wiggins
Co-sponsored by:
League of Women Voters®
of Washington Education Fund
League of Women Voters®
of the Spokane Area
Empowering all Washingtonians to engage in a more responsible and responsive democracy
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George Critchlow Now Available to Mentor Lawyers
[email protected] 509 707-8413
After 36 years of practicing law and teaching students how
to practice law, I am now available to mentor, advise, and
consult on a range of issues – from procedural and
substantive legal questions to development of a case
theory, discovery and motion practice, legal writing, trial
strategy and preparation, settlement strategy, the rules of
professional conduct, post-trial motions, appeals, and
relations with clients and lawyers.
My credentials and experience include:
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Professor Emeritus, Gonzaga University School of Law
Former Gonzaga Law School Director of Clinical Programs
Former two-time Gonzaga Law school interim dean
Fulbright Professor
Co-founder of the Gonzaga Institute for Hate Studies
Mentorship and supervision of law students in their representation of clients in a wide
variety of civil and criminal matters
Trial and appellate litigation in state courts, federal courts, and the Supreme Court of the
United States
Teaching clinical courses, civil procedure, criminal procedure, litigation skills, international
human rights, and professional responsibility
International teaching experience in Romania, Jordan, Italy, and Brazil
Current member of Washington’s Practice of Law Board (appointed by state supreme court)
Please give me a call if you need help in an existing case, are considering taking on a new case but
feel uncertain about how to proceed, have a thorny ethical problem, are evaluating the merits of
an appeal, or are having an especially difficult time with a client, lawyer, or judge. I will strive to
negotiate a reasonable fee based on your needs, your ability to pay, and the demands of the case.
I believe that disputes should be resolved whenever possible through conciliation or mediation but
I understand that resolution of some disputes requires a full adversarial process.
George Critchlow
[email protected] 509 707-8413
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40 HOUR BASIC MEDIATION TRAINING
September 30th- October 2 & October 14th-16th
Trainer: Leslie Ann Grove
$555 by September 1stt, $595 after that
509-456-0103 www.nwmediationcenter.com
CLEs available
Legal Writing Services. Bogged down with
big projects that take too much time away from
the rest of your practice? Licensed Washington
attorney with superb legal writing skills available
to write appellate briefs, pleadings, motions for
summary judgment, etc. References and/or writing
samples provided. Reasonable and negotiable
rates. Contact [email protected] or call
(509) 220-8902.
NOTICE TO CURRENT
SCBA MEMBERS ONLY
The SCBA has paid the necessary fees to subscribe to the
Spokane County’s Document Viewer service (“Service”).
As a result, as a direct benefit to SCBA members, we are
able to provide physical or electronic copies of superior
court documents that are available for viewing via the
Service under Spokane County Superior Court Local
Administrative Rule LAR 0.8. and district court documents
that are available for viewing via the Service as provided
for under Spokane County District Court Local Rule or
Spokane County District Court General Order No. 03-2011.
If you would like to utilize this service, please contact
Shannon Smith at [email protected] or
(509) 477-2665 for pricing details. You will need to provide
her with the complete docket list obtained from the Court’s
web site:
http://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm?fa=home.home
along with a list of document(s) needed - including
the number next to the document on the list.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Shannon
Smith ([email protected]) at the SCBA Office at
(509) 477-2665.
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DIVORCE and FAMILY
MEDIATION
Wm. FRED ARONOW
- Superior court
commissioner 1996-2007
and 2010-2011 in
Spokane and Stevens
Counties respectively.
- 35 years of family law
experience
- 600+ family law
mediations since 2007.
- Family law litigator 1981-’95.
- Pro tem service ‘88-’95 and ‘07-present.
- Retired U.S. Army Colonel and veteran.
- Adv. family law mediation training, 2012.
CALL TODAY (509) 496-9714
FAX (509) 255-5376
E-mail [email protected]
MEDIATION & ARBITRATION
CONTRACT PARALEGAL SERVICES
Insurance, Business, Employment, Injury
Julie M. Pendleton
William F. Etter (Bill)
Etter, McMahon, Lamberson,
Van Wert & Oreskovich, P.C.
Spokane, Washington
25 years’ experience
ADR Background
- ADR Trained 1987
- Over 1,000 private mediations
(Washington, Oregon, Idaho)
- Over 50 private arbitrations
- 1997-1998 Superior Court appointed Claims
Evaluator, Firestorm Class Action settlement
- 2014 Federal Court appointed Arbiter for Hanford
Downwinder settlement
To Schedule:
Contact Etter, McMahon, Lamberson,
Van Wert & Oreskovich, P.C.
618 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 210
Spokane, WA 99201
Legal Assistant, Ms. Margie Blaine–(509)747-9100
E-mail: [email protected]
Personal Injury
Employment
General Litigation
Available for:
►► Temporary fill-in work
►► Office work overflow
►► Document summaries
►► Demand letters
►► Discovery
►► All aspects of trial prep
Phone: (509) 999-3050
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: washingtonparalegalservices.com
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Attorney Position
Paralegal Position
Local boutique Law firm with a growing practice
has an opening for an energetic and hardworking
associate attorney. We are looking for an
organized, Type A personality with at least ten
years of experience. Applicants should have a
good sense of humor, show a wilingness to work
hard, have good organizational skills, is cheerful
and fun to be around, have the ability to multitask effectively, have the ability to work with
dificult people or people under great stress, pays
attention to detail, punctual, have the ablity to
work with others, and a positive attitude.
Local boutique Law firm with a growing practice
has an opening for an energetic and hardworking
paralegal. We are looking for an organized, Type A
personality with at least ten years of experience.
Applicants should have a good sense of humor,
show a wilingness to work hard, have good
organizational skills, is cheerful and fun to be
around, have the ability to multi-task effectively,
have the ability to work with dificult people or
people under great stress, pays attention to detail,
punctual, have the ablity to work with others, and
a positive attitude.
Please apply by mail at the Spokane County Bar
Office. Include your resume and a cover letter
that indicates the three typos in this posting.
Please also include references of at least two
former employers. Lastly include the results of
your personality test. A free test can be found at
16personalities.com.
Please apply by mail at the Spokane County Bar
Office. Include your resume and a cover letter
that indicates the three typos in this posting.
Please also include references of at least two
former employers. Lastly include the results of
your personality test. A free test can be found at
16personalities.com.
EVENT REGISTRATION FORM
Remember to provide WSBA #
Your Name* _________________________________________________________ _________
WSBA #* ______________
Firm* ________________________________________________________________________
Address* ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City & State __________________________________________________________________ Zip ___________________________
E-mail Address ________________________________________________________________ Phone #* ______________________
Please sign me up for:
r September 16, 2016 - FALL SOCIAL (This member benefit is complementary for members & their guest)
r October 7, 2016 - OCTOBER CANDIDATE’S FORUM LUNCHEON CLE
r October 21, 2016 - CRIMINAL LAW UPDATE CLE
 $19 - members 
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$22 - nonmembers
 $125 - members  $140 - nonmembers
 $90 - discounted groups  $15 - staff & students
Enclosed is my check # __________ in the amount of __________
 I have already paid my 2015-2016 Annual CLE Passport Fee
One CLE registrant per registration form please. Feel free to duplicate!
Return this form to: SCBA Event Registration - Spokane County Bar
Association, MS ANX-4 SC BAR ASSN, 1116 W. Broadway, Spokane, WA
99260-0030.
FOR SCBA USE ONLY
REMEMBER: Late registrations (the day of the seminar) are charged a $25 late fee. Your cooperation is appreciated.
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CLASSIFIED ADS
OFFICE SPACE
Affordable private offices located in nice, contemporary Spokane Valley Law firm. Great location. Conference room
use included. Receptionist services negotiable. Call (509) 342-8970.
OFFICE SHARE available 10-1-16. Corner executive office for you and ample work space for your assistant, just minutes
away from the Courthouse. Quiet office space with a view includes use of cozy conference room, ample free parking and
daily office maintenance. Affordable cost share available for printer/copier/fax/ scanner and high speed internet access.
Non-smoker preferred. Call 509.327-3675 for a viewing appointment.
EMPLOYMENT
Busy Spokane Valley law firm looking for a contract/associate attorney. Some training provided. For more information
please call (509) 342-8970.
Downtown law firm seeking an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant for one + attorney. The candidate should have
excellent oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, independent worker – as well as part of a team, attention
to detail and accuracy, problem solver, some customer service, calendaring, experience with medical summaries, and some
knowledge of Idaho rules and regulations. The candidate should also be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
Some training will be provided. Please e-mail resume, cover letter and references to Downtown Paralegal in care of the
Spokane County Bar Association to [email protected].
Paine Hamblen LLP seeks an experienced litigation attorney with 2+ years’ experience to join their practice. Ideal candidates
will have experience in all aspect of litigation including strong research and writing skills and a high level of professionalism.
A Washington bar license is required. We offer competitive salary and benefits. When applying please send resume, cover
letter, and writing sample to Hiring Committee, Paine Hamblen LLP, 717 W. Sprague Ave., Ste. 1200, Spokane, WA 99201.
Paine Hamblen LLP seeks a talented real estate attorney with 5+ years’ experience to join their practice. Ideal candidates
will have experience with acquisitions, sales, development, financing, and leasing. A Washington bar license is required.
We offer competitive salary and benefits. When applying please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Hiring
Committee, Paine Hamblen LLP, 717 W. Sprague Ave., Ste. 1200, Spokane, WA 99201.
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