December 2010 Subpoena - San Antonio Bar Association

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NEWSLETTER
Official newsletter of the
San Antonio Bar Association
December 2010
Vol. LXXXVI Number 5
in this issue
Joe Frazier Brown Award Nominations
Dave Evans Honored by ABA
FBA Brown Bag Lunch
TexasNeutrals.org Launched
NACDL Mid-winter Meeting
Celebrate the Holidays with the BCWB
Indigent Defense Systems Review
SA Bar Auxiliary Update
Salary Survey for TX Paralegals
Family Justice Center Presents
Extreme Family Law Makeover
Law Firm Merchant Acct. now LawPay
Hon. Dial Honored with Art Donation
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President’s Message
Community Justice Program
Briefly Announcements
SABF Update
Committee Corner
New Member Welcome
Listings
Calendar
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Celebrate the Season
with SABA & SABF —
help support the Bexar
County Children’s Court!
On Thursday, December 9, come enjoy a special
meal with the San Antonio Bar Association and the San
Antonio Bar Foundation at our annual holiday luncheon with special guest speaker, U.S. District Court for
the Western District of Texas Chief Judge Fred Biery!
Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped, new or gently used toy for the Children’s
Court on the third floor of the Bexar County Courthouse. In addition to stocking the children’s educational/play room with toys, computers and Internet
access so that children can keep up with their schoolwork, the Children’s Courts also have an ongoing
need for children’s toys and gift items. If a child is enthralled with a book or has fallen in love with a stuffed
animal, that item is given to the child upon departure.
Each child who goes through the court system is also
given a gift bag containing age-appropriate toys,
snacks and books. There is a particular need for gift
items for older children, such as books, craft supplies
and gift cards. If you’d prefer to give a monetary gift,
please make it payable to SABA, and we will use the
money to purchase gift cards to be used in these gift
bags. Please help us make this our best toy drive yet!
All attorneys who volunteered to “Just Take
One” pro bono case through the Community Justice
Program in 2010 are invited to enjoy a complimentary
lunch at the holiday luncheon. In order to attend free
of charge, you must RSVP on or before December 8
and identify yourself as a CJP volunteer attorney.
The luncheon will take place at the Plaza Club,
located on the 21st floor of the Frost Bank Tower.
The cost to attend is $22 for members and $30 for
nonmembers. Please register online at www.sabar.
org or telephone your reservation to 210.227.8822
x99. Space will be limited, so please RSVP early!
Save the Date:
SABA/SABF Holiday Luncheon, 12/9
Subpoena Deadline, 12/10
Last Chance Videos, 12/16-17
Bexar County Holiday, 12/24
Bexar County Holiday, 12/31
Investiture Ceremonies, 1/1
Swearing-in ceremony
schedule for newly
elected judges
The San Antonio Bar Association
will coordinate the swearing-in ceremonies for recently elected judges on
Saturday, January 1, 2011 in the Bexar
County Justice Center’s Central Jury
Room and the Presiding Courtroom
of the Bexar County Courthouse.
The agenda is as follows:
Presiding Court:
9 a.m. John D. Fleming,
County Court at Law No. 1
10:15 a.m.Jason Wolff,
County Court at Law No. 2
11:30 a.m.Carlo Key,
County Court at Law No. 11
1 p.m. Bill C. White,
County Court at Law No. 14
2:15 p.m. Eugenia “Genie” Wright,
County Court at Law No. 7
3:30 p.m.Wayne Christian,
County Court at Law No. 6
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President’s Message
Christmas Magic
December was always my favorite time
of the year as a child because it meant that all
the wonders and joys of the Christmas season
were finally here. In fact, one of my most
vivid memories is lying in bed awake at night
counting down the days till Christmas morning.
Back then, our family had very little money but
my wonderful mother somehow worked her
magic so that Christmas morning included an
array of toys and goodies. I could hardly wait.
December remains a special time for me because
I love the kindness, compassion and goodwill
associated with this time of year. Lawyers can
be especially generous. Just look around and
you will see lawyers spearheading a project or
otherwise contributing in a meaningful way.
Adopt a Soldier
Attorney David Stephenson and his lovely
wife Mary organize three dozen volunteers to
send care packages to a military unit, the 2-17
Cavalry Regiment of the 101st Airborne, currently
stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan. This
particular unit’s primary purpose is to fly
rescue missions in a two-man Kiowa helicopter,
probably one of the most dangerous assignments
of the war. As described in the September
2010 issue of Men’s Journal, “Our job is to put
ourselves between the infantry and the enemy,”
explains Chief Warrant Officer and Kiowa
pilot Krystian McKeown. “If we aren’t getting
shot at, we’re not doing our job.”
Because of their mission, Mary and David
Stephenson wanted to recruit a pen pal for each
and every soldier in the unit. Therefore, they
kept asking people to join their project until
they had 36 volunteers from throughout the
community. The group sends care packages
every two months. Most items sent are directly
for the soldiers; however, the solders have also
requested items that they can use as gifts for the
Afghan children. Small soccer balls and lined
journals with colored markers are especially
popular. “Our next ship date is November
21st so we’ll send home-baked goodies and hot
chocolate and strings of Christmas lights, things
that will hopefully be welcome reminders of
the approaching holidays,” says Mary. “We also
send letters or cards each time we ship. Most
of the troops don’t send a reply, but that’s not
what’s important. I think they need to know that
someone is thinking about them, and that we’re
so grateful for the sacrifices they make every day
to keep the rest of us safe. This has been our very
small attempt to make life a little easier for the
brave men and women who risk so much.”
Toy Drive for the Children’s Court
The San Antonio Bar Association hosts
an annual toy drive for the Bexar County
Children’s Court. Donations of toys or cash
are accepted at the bar offices and during
the December monthly luncheon. Toys are
then donated to Judge Richard Garcia and
Judge Charles Montemayor and their staff
to distribute to children involved in child
protective service cases. The goal is to
provide a book or toy as a gift to each child
involved in a courthouse hearing.
Urban Connection
The Mexican American Bar Association
continues their four year tradition of
networking with Urban Connection, an
organization that seeks to provide strong,
supportive community for the residents
of the San Antonio Housing Authority
properties. MABA matches families living
on the city’s Westside with MABA members
volunteering to provide Christmas gifts and
other necessities such as coats and shoes.
Food Drives
The San Antonio Young Lawyers will host
their 4th Annual Christmas Party and Canned
Food Drive to benefit the San Antonio Food
Bank in mid-December. In the past, this event
has collected hundreds of canned food items
and money for donation to the San Antonio
Food Bank. For every dollar donated several
meals can be purchased by the food bank.
Purses, Pearls, Pumps and Portfolios
The Bexar County Women’s Bar
Association plans to collect the 4 “P”s for
Dress for Success (purses, pearls, pumps and
portfolios) for donation to Dress for Success,
an organization that promotes the economic
independence of disadvantaged women.
The BCWBA also collects toiletries for the
San Antonio Rape Crisis Center. President
Christine Reinhard says, “We’ve been
gathering some sort of item to donate to a
deserving charity each year at our Holiday
Luncheon for as long as I can remember, and
this year will be no exception to that tradition.”
These are just a few examples of how
our legal community gives its time, talent and
money. Other generous souls among us wrap
gifts for Elf Louise, donate to the Battered
Women’s Shelter, provide “Angel Food,”
sponsor the Mission Road Ministries’ fundraiser
(serving developmentally challenged children
and adults), staff the Bexar County Detention
Ministries’ holiday party (for children with a
parent in custody), donate to the St. Vincent de
Paul Bistro at Haven for Hope (serving over 700
meals daily to the homeless of San Antonio),
or host a lonely soldier for Christmas dinner.
I applaud each lawyer who works their own
Christmas magic in our community by focusing
on children, family, generosity and good will.
Heaven knows there is no shortage of need.
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Submit your
nominations for the
‘11 Joe Frazier Brown,
Sr. Award!
Joe Frazier Brown, Sr.
Award of Excellence
Nominations are now being accepted for
the Joe Frazier Brown, Sr. Award of Excellence, created in 1994 for the purpose of recognizing an outstanding lawyer in the community. The award was established as a long-term
tribute in honor of Joe Frazier Brown, Sr., who
had a distinguished career and also taught
and influenced many attorneys throughout
the years. He was the 150th District Court
Judge from 1957 until 1963 and president of
the San Antonio Bar Association from 1964
until 1965. Judge Brown died in 1993.
The award recognizes an attorney (or
attorneys) who exemplifies all that is good
about our profession. He or she should demonstrate the highest level of professionalism,
exceptional skills as a counselor and advocate and such personal attributes as honor,
integrity, service and intelligence. He or she
should be a model of the Texas Lawyer’s
Creed and an inspiration for others in serving our clients and fulfilling our responsibility to the legal system. The first winner of
the award was Solomon Casseb, Jr. in 1994,
and last year’s winner was Charlie Butts.
The Joe Frazier Brown, Sr. Award of Excellence will be presented to the recipient(s)
at the annual Law Day luncheon in May of
2011. Names of all recipients are permanently on display in the San Antonio Bar
Association offices, located on the fifth floor
of the Bexar County Courthouse.
Letters of nomination should be submitted to the San Antonio Bar Association,
Bexar County Courthouse, Suite 500, 100
Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205. Nominations letters should be no longer than
three pages and will be accepted though
Monday, February 28, 2011.
ABA names Dave Evans National
Outstanding Young Lawyer
Dave Evans of
Langley & Banack, Inc.
has been selected as
the 2010 American Bar
Association National
Outstanding Young
Lawyer Award recipient, which recognizes
an ABA young lawyer
in good standing who
exhibits: professional excellence; service to
the profession and the bar; service to the
community; and/or a reputation for or the
advancement of legal ethics and professional responsibility. Other finalists included
Jessica King of Wisconsin and Amanda Sansone of Florida. David was selected among
numerous other attorneys from across the
country for his tireless efforts in improving
our profession, his numerous contributions
to our local community and his willingness
to help all those who are in need.
A shareholder with the firm Langley &
Banack, Inc., Dave works primarily in their
litigation section, focusing on employment
and general litigation law. He has served
the San Antonio Bar and community since
graduating from law school. As a director and later as President of the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association, he worked
diligently to increase membership numbers
and participation. Dave also serves as an
officer on the San Antonio Bar Foundation,
member of the local William S. Sessions
Inns of Court, and director on the Habitat
for Humanity Board of Directors.
Dave will be presented this award at
the ABA Midyear Meeting on Saturday,
February 12, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. On
behalf of the San Antonio Bar Association, congratulations, Dave! You make the
San Antonio legal community proud!
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FBA Government Contracts Committee Brown Bag Luncheon
745 East Mulberry, Suite 500, Conference Room.
Speaker Jon Bailey, Esq.
“New Puzzle Pieces: WOSB & 8(a) Regulations.”
INFO: Joan Kelley Fowler Gluys
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11:45 a.m.
MCLE: 1.0 hour
Investiture schedule (cont.)
9 a.m. Angus McGinty,
144th District Court
10:15 a.m.Walden Shelton,
County Court at Law No. 9
11:30 a.m.Richard Price,
285th District Court
1 p.m. Melisa Skinner,
290th District Court
2:15 p.m. Liza Rodriguez,
County Court at Law No. 8
3:30 p.m.Cathy Stryker,
224th District Court
4:45 p.m.Scott Roberts,
County Court at Law No. 12
Additionally, new District Clerk Donna
Kay will be sworn in at 2 p.m. on January
1, 2011 in the courtroom of Probate Judge
Tom Rickhoff. Jason Pulliam will be sworn
in as judge of County Court at Law No. 5 at
2 p.m. on January 7, 2011 in the Central Jury
Room of the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center.
St. Mary’s University School of Law
Office of Career Services is hosting interviews
and a networking reception for small firm and
solo practitioners looking to hire law clerks.
February 16, 2011
St. Mary’s University
School of Law
Sarita Kenedy East Law Library
For more information and to reserve your spot,
contact Suzanne Patrick, Director of Career Services,
at (210) 436-3511 or [email protected].
on Small Firms
School of law
www.stmarytx.edu/law
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Texas Chapter of National Academy of
NACDL Mid-winter
Distinguished Neutrals Launches New
Meeting coming to
Website for Local Firms,TexasNeutrals.org
The NADN is pleased to announce the
launch of our new Texas chapter, the Texas
Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (TADN).
The Texas Academy is an invitation-only statewide association whose membership consists
of mediators and arbitrators distinguished by
their hands-on experience in the field of civil/
commercial conflict resolution and by their commitment to the practice of alternative dispute resolution.
Just 47 attorneys and
judges have been recognized as Charter Members
of the Academy, including a
majority of the state’s most
widely-accepted ADR professionals across all regions
of the state. The Texas chapter has an appointed executive committee of 4
prominent ADR luminaries: Will Pryor (Dallas), Gary McGowan (Houston), Karl Bayer
(Austin) and Don Philbin (San Antonio).
The Academy’s new website is specifically designed to “make life easier” for Texas
attorneys, corporate counsel, adjusters and
perhaps most of all for law firm support staff.
TexasNeutrals.org allows firms to quickly find
a suitable neutral by identifying their preferred
metro-region and dispute type, navigating
straight to a roster of trusted local neutrals. A
majority of the Academy’s members also publish their availability calendars online for the
benefit of clients. This allows the selection of
a neutral and the scheduling of appointments
to be greatly expedited for all parties involved.
Law Office of
Appeals Briefed/Argued
Error Preservation
Dispositive Motions
Original Proceedings
Jury Charges
Research
TexasNeutrals.org is based on the NADN
database, already in wide use in several other
states but particularly in Florida, where the
software was developed for the local litigation
community. Widely utilized by local law firms,
the Florida Circuit-Civil Mediator Society
(FCCMS), a top-tier association of over 200 of
Florida’s full-time mediators,
receives over 20,000 mediation
bookings each year since 2008.
The National Academy
of Distinguished Neutrals
(NADN) is a national association whose membership consists of mediators and arbitrators distinguished by their
hands-on experience in the
field of civil and commercial
conflict resolution. NADN was
established in 2009 following a conference of
the committees of 5 regional ADR (Alternative
Dispute Resolution) associations from Florida,
California, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. As of August 2010, the association has
over 600 top-tier ADR attorneys and judges confirmed as charter members across more than 40
states, making it the largest online roster of experienced neutrals in the nation. Membership to
the Academy is by invitation-only, with a strict
peer-nomination vote and extensive client-interview vetting procedure, intended to ensure
that only the top 5-10% of qualifying practitioners in each state are invited to join the network.
For more information about the Texas Academy, visit www.TexasNeutrals.org/about
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San Antonio in 2011:
Sponsors needed!
NACDL is coming to San Antonio for our
Mid-winter meeting in 2011. Several receptions are scheduled as part of the seminar.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
3:30 p.m. - Early Registration & Exhibits
6:30 p.m. - Welcome to San Antonio
Reception
Hosted by the law offices of Goldstein,
Goldstein & Hilley
Thursday, February 17, 2011
5:30 p.m. - Opening Reception
Westin Riverwalk; Enjoy a private reception with your colleagues.
Sponsor needed
Friday, February 18, 2011
7 p.m. - Closing Reception
The Vault; Corner of Commerce and Presa
Sponsor needed
The law offices of Goldstein, Goldstein &
Hilley have generously agreed to sponsor the Wednesday evening reception.
NACDL is looking for other San Antonio
firms that may be able to sponsor the remaining two receptions. Without some
financial support these receptions will not
take place. If you or your firm is interested in sponsoring a reception, please contact NACDL Director Of Sales and Marketing, James Bergmann, at 202.872.8600
or by email at [email protected].
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank You OCTOBER & November Volunteers!
Wesley Center Clinic
Thornton, Biechlin, Segrato, Reynolds, & Guerra
Rusty Biechlin
John Carlos
Scott Cline
Randy Hutton
Richard Reynolds
Jerry Shiely
Tim Singley
Drew Stamper
Mary Strauss
Mike Wallis
Vaughn Waters
Jerry Zwernemann
Christie Cangelosi
Other Volunteer Attys
Monica Munoz
Mayra Castro
Tammy Wincott
Mentors
Kristal C. Thomson
Cheryl Wilson
Biff Pennypacker
Judge
Sid Harle
Court Reporter
Barbara Durand-Hollis
Volunteer Support Staff
Lisa Santos
Charlene Carroll
Cheryl Courtney
Christine Cook
Vicki Rugh
Cindy Flores
Rachel Feltner
Art Duran
Roger Howerton
Judi Debner
Amber Rodriguez
Elizabeth Gutierrez
Uriel Teck
Sydney Paul
Ken Best
District Clerks
Maria Herrera
Debra Garay
Jennifer Contreras
ST. Mary’s Clinic
Clemens & Spencer
Geof Courtney
Kathy Stephens
Mike Hiddemann
David Stephenson
San Antonio Black
Lawyers Association
Sonja Sims
Isaiah Jackson
T.K. Floyd
Robin Teague
Marshall White
David Levine
Danielle Hargrove
Paul Fletcher
Will Shaw
Langley & Banack
Charla Davies
Jo Chris Lopez
Jim Lowry
David Evans
Polo Gonzalez
Allen DeBard
Patrick Rouse
Chris Hodge
Special Education
Clinic
Volunteer Attorneys
Michelle Benavides
Chance Heinsohn
Brendan McBride
Katie Newell
Celina Moreno
Stacy Scoggins Fay
Elizabeth Yetman
Noemi Eling
Tommy Ramirez
Ann Zaragoza
Volunteer Support Staff
Lu Renteria
Patricia Villarreal
Laura Zambrano-Swartz
Rosie Rodriguez
The Community Justice Program is
pleased to announce the addition of
Shannon Jordan to our team! We welcome Shannon as the new CJP Administrative Assistant. She is a paralegal and comes to us from Hawaii,
where she worked for the Legal Aid
Society of Hawaii. Shannon will not
only be assisting with the CJP’s many
clinics, she will be in charge of volunteer recruitment for our Veterans Clinics. She can be reached
at 210.227.8822 x26 or via email at [email protected].
The CJP is now active on Facebook and Twitter! You
can follow us on Twitter @sabaCJP or “like” us on Facebook. We will post information about upcoming clinics
and activities as well as photos from events as they happen! We hope this helps keep you better informed and
connected to all SABA pro bono efforts!
Other Volunteer Attys
Walter Beuhler
At the 2010 Paralegal
Day Luncheon, Lisa Santos was named Paralegal
of the Year! Lisa is a paralegal at Jackson Walker
and has been the support
staff coordinator for the
CJP clinics at the Wesley
Community Center since
it was established. Lisa
has been a wonderful
asset to the CJP and we
are very proud of her.
Congratulations!
Mentors
Carmen Rojo
Karen Marvel
Rob Ramsey
There will not be any CJP clinics during the month of
December. Please check back in the January Subpoena
for the 2011 CJP clinic calendar.
The Alvarez Law Firm
Patricia Alvarez
David Rangel
Keith Kendall
Bryan Korri
Childcare Volunteer
Selina Padilla – UTSA
Student Volunteer
Judge
Juanita Vasquez-Gardner
Court Reporter
Delcine Benavides
Volunteer Support Staff
Mary Pena
Susan Wilen
Christine Cook
Rene Daniel
Karen Bradley
Rebecca Wahl
Gabriella Garza
Guillermo Benavides
Hayden Colby
Ann Watson
Drew Darnell
Van Moreland
District Clerks
Maria Herrera
Amanda Muth
Consuelo Gomez
Adam Kobs, Anne Burnham, Stephanie Stevens and Justice Sandee Bryan
Marion at the October 29 Haven for Hope Warrants Clinic. The CJP is
pleased to be a part of this wonderful new pro bono clinic, which is a collaborative effort between St. Mary’s University School of Law and the San
Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Look for a list of Haven
clinic dates on the 2011 CJP clinic calendar in next month’s Subpoena.
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Judge Juanita Vasquez-Gardner (center front) and Judge Larry Noll (far right)
welcomed volunteers, including members of SABLA, to the November 16 CJP
clinic at St. Mary’s.
Volunteers from Langley & Banack continued their annual commitment to the
CJP at the November 16 clinic at St. Mary’s.
CJP Co-chair Justice Sandee
Bryan Marion and family
law mentors Cheryl Wilson,
Biff Pennypacker and Kristal
Thomson at the October
26 CJP clinic at the Wesley
Community Center.
CJP CO-CHAIRS
Judge Larry Noll &
Justice Sandee Bryan Marion
CJP COORDINATOR
Amanda Reimherr Buckert
Fourth Court of Appeals Justices Phylis
Speedlin and Sandee Bryan Marion,
along with Justice of the Peace Steve
Walker, helped to honor volunteer attorneys Chance Heinsohn and Brendan
McBride, along with others not pictured,
at the October 27 Special Education
Clinic at TRLA. Heinsohn is pictured with
his wife and son, who was one of the
inspirations for the creation of this clinic.
CJP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Shannon Jordan
LAD COORDINATOR (TRLA)
Patricia Giuliano
SALSA COORDINATOR (ST. MARY’S)
Mary Peña
WESLEY CLINIC COORDINATOR
Lisa Santos
MANAGING ATTORNEY, SA OFFICE
Ann Zaragoza (TRLA)
PARALEGAL CLIENT COORDINATOR
Maria “Lulu” Villanueva (TRLA)
Judge Sid Harle (far left) along with volunteer attorneys and paralegals at the October 26 CJP clinic at
the Wesley Community Center.
To volunteer to “Just Take One”
pro bono case per year; call Amanda
Reimherr Buckert @ 210.227.8822 x24
Thank You Volunteers!
Veterans Clinic
The Community Justice Program’s November 13 Veterans Clinic was a wonderful success
and a great way to honor Veterans Day — as well as participate in the Texas Lawyers for
Texas Veterans initiative. The response was overwhelming, and we are thankful for all of
the volunteers that took time on a Saturday to serve those who have served us.
Volunteer Attorneys
Stephanie Bandoske
Barry Beer
Doug Bineham
Pat Clarke
Brian Davis
Guillermo Dekat
Toni Delgado
Sara Dysart
Gary Fuller
Alicia Galvany
Malinda Gaul
Amy Geistweidt
Charles Hardy
Claire Hargrove
Cindy Hudson
Eduardo Juarez
Andy Kerr
Mark Laneman
Amber Liddell Alwais
Gerry Lozano
John Muller
Rachel Reuter
Rand Riklin
James Rodriguez
Jonathan Ross
Arthur Rossi
Andy Sattler
Barbara Slavin
Annalyn Smith
Tommy Smith
Bill Sommers
Marc Stroope
Robin Teague
Pam Thompson
Marty Truss
David West
Robert White
Robert White
Wade Wilson
Tammy Wincott
Harold Zuflacht
We would like to give special thanks to Pat Barsalou with the Attorney General’s Office, VA
Benefits Counselor Jim Sampson, and Monica Bonilla with Catholic Charities for their time and
commitment. We also had some very generous donations to our clinic: Sara Dysart provided
coffee and Marty Truss donated breakfast tacos and drinks in honor of his father, Bob Truss, who
was a veteran. Finally, a huge CJP thank you goes to the wonderful members of the San Antonio
Bar Auxiliary who donated 100 dozen homemade cookies! They were delicious and a very welcome treat to all of the clients and volunteers. About half of those cookies were delivered to patients in the VA Hospital after the clinic, who were both emotional and delighted by the gesture.
Above: Dozens of volunteers attended the November 13 Veterans
Clinic and we are grateful for each and every one of them. Thank
you to everyone who came out!
Right: Volunteer attorneys Carl Werner and Andy Kerr go over
some case documents at the November 13 Veterans Clinic at the
Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital.
Volunteer Support Staff & Notaries
Joann Smith
Landa Diaz
John Whitaker
Amalia “Molly” Gorena-Bullis
Diana Pedroza
Janet Przybyla
Jay Ybarra
Mandy Gonzalez
Mary Pena
Rosa Barrera
Stacie Deline
Susan Wilen
Veronica Ruiz
Beth Rosin Dietert
KJ Harris
Volunteer Law Students
Mark Poling
Leslie Lewis
Cathy Meaney
Angela Gil
Ann Marie Matonak
Bryan Myers
Ciara Tanner
Grant Wright
Jennifer Hastedt
Mary Pietrazek
Matthew Blyth
Melissa Lesniak
Morgan E. Maul
Richard Busbee
Tom Caldwell
Whitney Howe
Jami Nance
CJP’s first annual all-day Veterans Clinic a success!
Allan DuBois
pins a Texas
Lawyers for
Texas Veterans
volunteer
pin on Rusty
Biechlin at the
Veterans Clinic.
Below Right: Volunteers at the November 13 Veterans Clinic helped
to bag dozens of homemade cookies, courtesy of the San Antonio Bar
Auxiliary, to deliver to patients in the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital.
Justice Sandee Bryan Marion (left) swore in Mark Laneman at the November 13 Veterans Clinic. Laneman
started his legal career as a new attorney by taking a
case at the clinic and longtime CJP volunteer attorney Cindy Sue Hudson (right)
helped him as his mentor for the case.
Volunteers helped to deliver delicious homemade cookies to patients at
the VA Hospital after the Veterans Clinic.
The 2010 CJP Pro Bono Awards, in recognition of National Pro Bono Week, were given out at the October
SABA luncheon at the Frost Bank Plaza Club. The awards are given to the individual attorney and
the firm or organization that took the most cases during the past 12 months, as well as to a person or
organization that has made great contributions to pro bono efforts. This year the winners are:
• CJP Outstanding Volunteer Lawyer: Tammy Wincott for taking 19 pro bono cases through the CJP.
• CJP Outstanding Firm/Organization: Cox Smith for taking 20 pro bono cases through the CJP.
• CJP Excellence in Pro Bono Award: Allan K. DuBois for his work to establish the Veterans Clinics and continued
contribution to furthering pro bono efforts in our community.
Attorneys and
paralegals from Cox
Smith Matthews Incorporated accept
the award for their
firm. Cox Smith
was the outstanding
firm of the year for
the 2010 CJP pro
bono awards.
St. Mary’s University School of Law student Bryan Myers accepted his AT&T Excellence in Pro Bono Scholarship Award from AT&T attorneys Paul Drummond and Len
Briley. Bryan won the award for the Fall 2010 semester. Congrats Bryan!
State Bar of Texas President Terry Tottenham presented the
2010 Excellence in Pro Bono Award to Allan DuBois. Mr. Tottenham helped to honor Allan with the surprise award, which
he was chosen for based on his outstanding work establishing
the Veterans Clinic.
CJP volunteer attorney Tammy Wincott (center) accepted her
2010 Outstanding Volunteer Attorney award as part of the annual CJP Pro Bono Awards in honor of National Pro Bono Week.
Justice Sandee Bryan Marion (right) helped to present the awards
and Tammy’s dedicated paralegal, Rudy Rodriguez, accepted the
honor with her. Tammy took an outstanding 19 pro bono cases
with the CJP during the past 12 months!
Lee Cusenbary and Susan Breidenbach accept tokens of appreciation from CJP Co-chairs
Justice Sandee Bryan Marion and Judge Larry Noll. The gifts were given in gratitude for their
work on the Ethics Follies, which raises money for the CJP. Follies choreographer Gloria Liu
was also recognized, but unable to attend the luncheon. The Ethics Follies is a major fundraiser
for the CJP. Thank you to every person who has helped with or participated in the Follies!
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Review of Bexar
County’s Indigent
Defense Systems
Celebrate the Holidays
with the BCWB!
Please join us from noon to 1 p.m. on December 10, 2010 at
Hotel Contessa for a fabulous champagne Holiday Luncheon! The cost is $35 per person (no shows will be billed).
Please RSVP to our Luncheon Chair Monica Lerma at
[email protected] by Monday, December 6, 2010.
Please also plan to bring either toiletries for the Rape
Crisis Center or any of the 4 “P”s (purses, pearls, pumps
or portfolios) for Dress for Success San Antonio.
In December 2009, Senator Jeff Wentworth
asked the Task Force on Indigent Defense to conduct
a full assessment of Bexar County’s indigent defense
processes. The work has been and compiled and is
available for viewing on the San Antonio Bar Association website at www.sabar.org. The purpose of
this request and assessment was to determine the effectiveness of Bexar County’s indigent defense processes and to determine whether local processes are
in compliance with the Fair Defense Act. The Task
Force, in collaboration with the Office of Court Administration, interviewed representatives from various departments in the criminal justice system, observed a variety of court proceedings, and examined
indigent defense records to determine whether local
processes and practices comported with the requirements of the Fair Defense Act and Task Force rules.
Bexar County’s Response to the Task Force on Indigent Defense’s Review of Bexar County’s Indigent
Defense System is also available at www.sabar.org.
The following SAN ANTONIO attorneys are recognized as Charter Members for
Excellence in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution
George G. Brin
(210) 341-9711
Joseph Casseb
(210) 733-6030
M. Scott Magers
(210) 545-0792
Dan A. Naranjo
(210) 344-9823
Don Philbin
(210) 212-7100
Wade B. Shelton
(210) 581-5577
Thomas J. Smith
(210) 227-7565
John J. Specia Jr.
(210) 734-7092
To check schedules online, visit www.TexasNeutrals.org/quicksearch
For more information about the Texas Academy, call Rose-Anne Raies, NADN Roster Coordinator at (813) 600-3678 or visit www.NADN.org/about
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SA Bar Auxilary lends support to Haven for Hope,
CASA and the CJP Veterans Day Clinic
Pictured left to right: Community Service Chair Jere Lee; CASA
representative Tiffany Denson and Bar Auxiliary President MaryJean Stolhandske
The San Antonio Bar Auxiliary had a remarkable day touring the
Haven for Hope on Tuesday, October 26. Upon arriving, the Auxiliary
members donated outerwear for the residents to help them stay warm
this winter. Volunteers graciously reviewed the background and campus of the facility and then took two groups of Auxiliary members on
a tour. Everyone who attended was overwhelmed by the services the
Haven for Hope provides to the homeless and others, from medical care
to job skills to GED preparation as well as basic necessities for living.
At lunch, Tiffany Denson from CASA thanked the Auxiliary for
its participation in the Angel Tree program last year and provided a
new Angel Tree for this year. Members will choose teenage angels to
provide gift cards to for a Christmas shopping spree led by CASA.
The Auxiliary will meet at the home of Virginia Van Cleave on Sunday
afternoon, December 5, to socialize and wrap the gifts for CASA teens.
On November 13 in honor of Veterans Day the Auxiliary provided about 100 dozen cookies for the Community Justice Clinic at
Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital. The cookies were enjoyed by the
veterans and volunteer lawyers who operate the clinic.
This is truly a season of thanksgiving for the San Antonio Bar
Auxiliary as they open their hearts to those in need.
Jere Lee (3rd from right) collected 100 dozen cookies and candy from the San Antonio Bar
Auxiliary to deliver to the Veteran’s Hospital for the CJP’s all-day veterans clinic. Pictured left
to right: Rita Thompson, Mary-Jean Stolhandske, June McManus, Melissa Richard, Jere Lee,
Virginia Barlow and Anabel Rodriguez. Not pictured: Cindy Farney, and Martha Ann Franco.
Mexican American Bar Association - SA
Annual Awards Dinner & Pachanga
Honoring Judge Catherine Torres-Stahl
& Adam Rangel
December 4, 2010
San Antonio Plaza Hotel on S. Alamo
For table sponsorships, contact
Richard Loza at 210.208.6803.
Bar Auxiliary President Mary-Jean Stolhandske (right)
with Past-President Melissa Richard (left)
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Extra event tickets?
Client backed out at the last minute?
Event starts in two hours? No problem.
Please consider donating them to our wounded warriors and
their families while they heal here in San Antonio. Your
kindness will be greatly appreciated and is tax deductible.
Contact Judith Markelz at the Warrior and Family Support Center, Ft
Sam Houston, at [email protected] (210.241.0811)
or Steve Fogle at [email protected] to make it happen.
Salary Survey for
Texas Paralegals
The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of
Texas is requesting that paralegals across the
State of Texas participate in a salary survey.
Beginning on November 15, 2010, all paralegals will have access to the salary survey via a
link on the Division’s website at www.txpd.org
under the News on the home page (direct link:
http://texasbar.informz.net/survistapro/s.
asp?id=4754). The information from this survey will be used to generate reports that will
allow paralegals in Texas to see how their compensation packages compare to others in their
geographic region. By completing the survey
you are helping the Division to provide the
most accurate and up-to-date information.
Each question can be answered by simply checking a response or filling in a blank.
All responses will be kept anonymous.
Please complete this survey by December
15, 2010. Thank you for your participation. This
information will provide summary demographic information about paralegal work, compensation, benefits, and job satisfaction in Texas.
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Briefly
q Curl & Stahl, A Professional Corporation, announces that Diana M. Geis,
formerly a shareholder at Oppenheimer,
Blend, Harrison & Tate, Inc., has joined
the firm as a shareholder. The firm also
announces that Ms. Geis, Paul Curl, and
Bennett Stahl were all named Texas Super
Lawyers for 2010. Curl & Stahl limits its
practice to litigation, primarily in business,
construction, real estate, probate, fiduciary,
and oil and gas disputes. The firm is located in One Riverwalk Place, 700 North St.
Mary’s Street, Ste. 1930, San Antonio, TX
78205; Tel. 210.226.2182; Fax 210.226.1691.
q Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal
profession, has named Cynthia M. Benedict as the “San Antonio Best Lawyers Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year”
for 2011. For more than 25 years, Cyndi
Benedict has successfully represented clients in a variety of employment matters
at both the state and federal levels, often
using her vast knowledge and thorough
research skills to reach a favorable resolution outside of the courtroom. In addition
to successfully representing clients during
arbitration, mediation and summary judgment hearings, she has successfully represented clients in the courtroom. After more
than a quarter of a century in publication,
Best Lawyers is designating “Lawyers of
the Year” in high-profile legal specialties in
large legal communities. Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is
being honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.”
q McKamie Krueger, LLP is pleased to
announce that Adolfo Ruiz has joined the
firm as a senior associate. Mr. Ruiz was
a former partner of Villarreal, Moreno &
Ruiz representing governmental entities,
financial institutions and private interests.
Mr. Ruiz has experience in municipal law,
utility law, water law, commercial litigation, employment law and personal injury
litigation. The San Antonio office is located
at 941 Proton Road, 210.546.2122. The Dallas office is located at 2007 N. Collins, Suite
501, Richardson, 214.253.2600. The Austin
office number is 512.617.9333.
q Jim P. Rice, Shareholder with the accounting firm of Sol Schwartz & Associates, was a delegate to the recent CPAmerica
2010 Tax Conference in Charleston, S.C. The
conference provided opportunities for CPAs
from across the country to hone their tax, accounting and business advisory skills. The
conference sessions included presentations
on risk management, latest developments in
IRS rules and regulations, multistate tax and
nexus issues, partnership issues, bankruptcy
issues and estate and retirement planning.
q Cesar J. Mejia, CPA has passed all four
parts of the CPA exam and has earned his
certification as a Certified Public Accountant. Cesar who has been with the public
accounting firm of Sol Schwartz & Associates, P.C. for 8 years is a Manager in the
Audit Department.
q Schmoyer Reinhard LLP is pleased to
announce that Shannon B. Schmoyer was
named to the 2010 Texas Super Lawyers list,
a distinction limited to just 5 percent of Texas lawyers. Shannon B. Schmoyer is a partner in the labor and employment law firm of
Schmoyer Reinhard LLP. Ms. Schmoyer has
been Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998. Her practice focuses on the
representation of employers in employment
litigation, including class-actions, and labor
arbitration. She also counsels employers on all
aspects of labor and employment law and advises management on strategic and complex
employment decisions. Additionally, her practice includes conducting training programs
for managers and supervisors on various
employment-related topics. Ms. Schmoyer is
a 1987 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Oklahoma, graduating first in her class
and being named to the Top Ten Seniors list.
Thereafter, she received her J.D. from Harvard
Law School in 1991. Ms. Schmoyer is a member of the Executive Council of the State Bar
of Texas Labor and Employment Law Section. Ms. Schmoyer is a fellow of the Texas
Bar Foundation, and she serves on the Board
of Directors of Family Service Association.
q The law firm of Casseb & Casseb is
pleased to announce that Paul E. Casseb,
III has joined the firm. Paul, a graduate of
St. Mary’s School of Law, earned his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University. As a third generation member of the
firm, Paul is proud to carry on the family
tradition. Casseb & Casseb will continue
to concentrate its practice in Real Estate,
Corporate, and Property Tax matters. 1475
Frost Bank Tower, 100 West Houston St.,
San Antonio, TX 78205.
q Ruth L. Menchaca, CPA, who is a senior
accountant in the audit department of Sol
Schwartz & Associates, P.C. has been appointed to the Board of Directors with Women’s Global Network chairing the Membership Committee. The Women’s Global
Network meets monthly and events include
golf, dinners, cruises, music, and content
rich panels guaranteed to help women grow
their businesses. WGN is a support community of women who respect each other,
working in integrity and who want to ensure the success of every member.
q The immigration law firm of De Mott,
McChesney, Curtright & Armendáriz L.L.P. is
pleased to announce that an eleventh attorney
has joined the firm: Alex Garcia obtained his
Bachelor of Arts Degree in History with a minor in Political Science from the University of
Texas at San Antonio and his law degree from
St. Mary’s University School of Law. Prior to
joining DMCA, Alex clerked for the Honorable
Judge Bruce Black in the United States District
Court for the District of New Mexico. He is
licensed to practice law in the state of Texas. Alex is a Reserve JAG Officer in the Texas Army
National Guard, and is particularly interested
in representing the law firm’s military clients
with immigration needs. He will be working
at the firm’s main office located at 8930 Fourwinds Drive, Ste. 106, San Antonio, TX 78239
(210.590.1844) across from Immigration’s San
Antonio District Office. The firm’s downtown
office is located at 800 Dolorosa, Ste. 100, San
Antonio, TX 78207 (210.354.1844) in the same
building as the Immigration Courts.
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Don’t miss ‘You Say
Tomatoes’ benefiting
the Bexar County
Family Justice Center
SABA Family Law Section
9th Annual Extreme Family Law Makeover
“My Ex is Always on my Mind”
Friday, March 4, 2011 • Pearl Stable
CLE: 7.0 hours
(1.5 ethics)
The Bexar County Family Justice Center
Foundation’s annual fundraiser, An Evening at
the Theater, presents “You Say Tomatoes” by
Bernard Slade to be held at the Charline McCombs Empire Theater on January 26, 2011.
Enjoy seeing this comedy as, Libby
Daniels, a brash, sarcastic, edgy New Yorker
whose successful career as a Hollywood producer is perilously near its end, uses her last
credit card to travel to England with her assistant, Daisy, to track down a reclusive author
in a last-ditch attempt to revive her career.
Her target, Giles St. James, shares his home
and private life in the British countryside with
his lifelong friend and manservant, Fred. Under the guise of damsels in distress, Libby and
Daisy are taken in by Fred and a displeased
but ever-so-proper Giles. Giles sees Libby as
the epitome of everything he disdains about
America; Libby looks upon Giles as the model
of British stuffiness. In the end, Fred and Daisy help Giles and Libby discover themselves
and each other and open their hearts to the
possibility of love — at any age.
The play will again be directed by the
famous Vivienne Elborne and the star studded cast includes some of our favorite legal
minds — Catherine Babbitt, the Honorable
Philip Kazen, Catherine Hayes, and Our
Lady of the Lake Theater and Events Coordinator, Greg Hinojosa.
All proceeds from the event go to support the Bexar County Family Justice Center. The Center is a collaboration of over
forty community partners who specialize
in services to victims of domestic violence.
Show tickets are $25 and Table Sponsorship
starts at $2,500. For ticket purchases call
Rebecca Perez at 210.208.6882 or go to our
website at www.bcfjc.org.
Speakers include:
Hon. Michael Peden (Ret.)
Hon. Larry Noll
Hon. Renée McElhaney
Hon. Richard Garcia
Hon. Charles Montemayor
Karen Marvel
Jeffrey Bernstein
and MORE!!
Early
Registration
Deadline:
February 21
Family Law Section members and paralegals may register early for $150;
Non-members may register early for $225. Non-members may join the
section for $30 and register early for $150. The cost for everyone is
$250 after the deadline and at the door. Registration fee includes
materials (notebook or electronic), breakfast, lunch, and refreshments
throughout the day. WiFi will be available.
Register online at http://bit.ly/extremefam2011
For seminar details, contact Amber Liddell Alwais for more information
at 210.225.5567 or [email protected].
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Fun Run
SPONSORS
Title Sponsor
Langley & Banack, Inc.
Jr. Jog for Justice Sponsor
Judge Toni Arteaga
Gold Sponsor
Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P
Augie’s Barbed Wire Smokehouse BBQ
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Support Unit
San Antonio Gun Club
Silver Sponsor
Judge Michael Peden
Judge Polly Jackson Spencer
Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton
Bracewell & Giuliani
Winstead PC
St. Mary’s Law Alumni Association
St. Mary’s Law School
Gilbert Vara
Barkhurst & Hinojosa, P.C.
HEB
And they’re off!
For the first time ever, the
race was a 5K run/walk
through the picturesque
city of Olmos Park!
Bronze Sponsor
Judge Toni Arteaga
Judge Pamela Mathy
Sara E. Dysart
Davidson & Troilo
Brown and Ortiz PC
Law Office of Steve Weakley PC
Law Offices of Nissa Dunn, P.C.
Gunn Lee & Cave
Lang Law Firm
Drought, Drought & Bobbitt, L.L.P.
Martin & Drought, P.C.
Monica & Juan Bonilla
Alamo Mailing Company
San Antonio Bar Association – Family
Law Section
Julie & Marty Truss; Linda & Steven
Thoede
Fair Oaks Golf & Country Club
Cheesy Jane’s
Jason’s Deli
The Gardner Law Firm
Barton, East & Caldwell, P.L.L.C.
Bexar County Women’s Bar Foundation
Montemayor & Mcnitzky, Pllc
Mexican American Bar Association-SA
Law Office Of Elizabeth R. Martin
Lindow Stephens Treat, L.L.P.
The 2010 Fun Run was a familyfriendly event, complete with moonbounces, face painting & a balloon artist!
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Victor Viesca won the 5K
with an impressive time of
17 minutes, 42 seconds!
SABA Executive Director Jimmy Allison greets
Cox Smith attorney Marty Truss as he crosses
the finish line.
In Celebration of...
Collanne Bramblett-West
and Christopher M. West
on passing the Texas Bar Exam
from Justice Marialyn Barnard & Karen Vowell Sales
In Honor of...
Probate Court #1 Judge Polly Jackson Spencer waves
as she crosses the finish line with her daughter Carrie.
Olmos Park Mayor Susan Gragg
and her husband laced up their
running shoes for the 5K too!
Jack Paul Leon’s 80th Birthday
from Davis Cedillo & Mendoza
In Memory of...
C.G. “Pete” House
from Judge Polly Jackson & George Spencer
In Memory of...
Sherry Rudisell Gonzalez
from Barbara Hutzler
In Memory of...
Davis, Cedillo, Mendoza attorney David Badger and 57th District Court Judge Toni Arteaga
cheer on participants in the Junior Jog for Justice, sponsored by Judge Toni Arteaga. Every
child who participated in the race received a medal.
Bill Brookman
from Barbara Hutzler
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Committee
Corner
District Courts COMMITTEE
On November 4, 2010, the District Courts
Committee held its monthly meeting. The
members welcomed Judge Gabriel, Judge
Noll and Judge Arteaga, and several new
members. Regarding the courthouse update,
the election results were covered briefly. At
next month’s meeting, we should have a
report on the courtroom locations for newly
elected judges and any moves by current
sitting judges. The District Clerk is scheduled
to move to the Justice Center II tower
beginning November 19 and a grand opening
of the new building is set for December 8 at 10
a.m. It is unknown when the District Clerk’s
satellite office will begin operating.
The Committee congratulated the
attorneys or their firms who received
awards at SABA’s monthly luncheon in
October: Tammy Wincott for taking 19 CJP
cases over the last year; the Cox Smith law
firm for taking the most CJP cases; and
Allan Dubois for receiving the Excellence
in Pro Bono Award. In October, eight DCC
members also volunteered on short notice
to take a second CJP case.
Judge Noll spoke on the Veterans Clinic
and Veterans Court programs and how these
programs will help our veterans. Five DCC
members volunteered to participate at the
November 13 Veterans Clinic, which seeks
100 attorney volunteers to provide advice to
100 veterans at this one-day clinic. Beginning
February 2011, and for each month through
October, the Veterans Clinic will be held on
the third Friday of the month, from 2 to 4
p.m., at the Audie Murphy Veterans Memorial
Hospital. In November, the Veterans Clinic
will be held on the second Friday of the month.
The District Courts Committee volunteered to
participate at the Veterans Clinic each April.
The members held a group discussion
regarding attorneys setting multiple hearings
at the same time and causing the opposing
attorney to sit around and wait. The majority
of the members said multiple settings did
not occur that often or when they do occur
they generally do not cause undue delay.
Several members commented multiple
setting seemed to be attorney specific, while
others commented that it seemed to happen
more frequent with family law cases. The
judges recommended instances of undue
delay be brought to the Presiding Court
judge’s attention immediately in order to
resolve the issue. The Presiding Court judge
can make a phone call to the other court to
determine whether the attorney is actually in
that other court and when the attorney will
return to Presiding Court. If the attorney
causing delay cannot be found, the Presiding
Court judge has the discretion to enter an
appropriate Order, including granting or
denying the motion that was set for hearing,
or assessing attorney’s fees against the
party or attorney who caused the delay.
Addressing an incident of undue delay
when it occurs should deter that attorney
from causing future instances of delay. The
members were encouraged to raise the issue
with the Family Law Section or to form a
subcommittee to determine whether the
issue merited further analysis or discussion.
The second group discussion involved
the issue of attorneys who announce a
particular judge heard a “similar motion” (but
it’s not similar) and then ask the Presiding
Court judge to assign the case to the same
judge every time. When it is apparent from the
announcements that an attorney incorrectly
claims a motion is similar to a prior motion,
the Presiding Court judge will assign the case
to a different judge. The Presiding Court
judge does not want any party to attempt
to control the assignment of a hearing to a
particular judge. The Presiding Court judge
will do his/her best to make a decision on
how best to assign a hearing, without having
to rehash all of the prior events and issues in
a case. All assignments are made with the
intent that the parties will obtain a just, fair
and impartial adjudication of the matter while
at the same time maintaining the efficiency of
the Presiding Court docket system.
Our next meeting is a “social gathering”
to celebrate everyone’s successes over the
past year and year to come. The meeting is
Thursday, December 2 at 12 noon on the 5th
floor of the courthouse.
- Dan Vana, Chair
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Law Firm Merchant Account is now LawPay
Another membership benefit of the San Antonio Bar Association
We are excited to announce the Law Firm
Merchant Account, a member benefit of the
San Antonio Bar Association, has changed our
name to LawPay! While we are going into the
New Year with a new name and look, you can
still count on us to provide the same outstanding service. Take a moment to look at our new
and improved website at www.LawPay.com.
The LawPay Program is still the only payment solution recommended by over 60 state
and local bar associations because it complies
with ABA and state requirements for managing client funds. Unlike traditional merchant
accounts, it correctly handles earned and unearned fees. Thus, you can accept credit and
debit card payments from your clients for services rendered or retainers.
In addition, with a LawPay Merchant
Account you can:
Save Money
Through the San Antonio Bar Association benefit program, members save up
to 25% off processing fees by accepting
credit cards through the LawPay Merchant program. If you are currently
accepting credit cards, we encourage
you to compare your current processor
with the San Antonio Bar Association.
Attract Clients
Payment by credit card is an increasingly
popular payment option for attorneys.
Accepting credit cards draws clients to
your law practice and helps you win
new business. The ability to accept credit
cards allows clients to pay promptly and
retain your services immediately.
Classified
advertising
The cost to advertise in a single
issue of the Subpoena is $40 for
up to 40 words, and $1 per word
thereafter. For display advertising rates please visit our
website at www.sabar.org.
Improve Cash Flow
A LawPay Merchant Account helps
your bottom line. Credit acceptance is a
powerful draw for new clients. Plus, the
added convenience means you can accept payments in person, over the phone
or as an added option on invoices.
your staff spends monitoring and
managing your trust and operating
accounts. Requiring a credit card upfront avoids the hassle of “no pay” clients altogether. While offering a credit
payment option on past due invoices,
it reduces the need for collections.
Save Time
A LawPay Merchant Account streamlines accounting and reduces the time
To learn more about San Antonio Bar Association member benefit, LawPay, visit www.
sabar.org/creditcards or call 866.376.0950.
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Congratulations
&
Justice Preston Dial honored with gift to the Fourt Court of Appeals
WELCOME
to the NEWEST
members of the
San Antonio Bar Association!
Mark Bombenger
Ryan Webster Church
John Barclay Clarkson
Laura Figueroa
Steven Ryan Hollingsworth
Thomas M. Jackson
Susan Cone Kilgore
Kimberly Kreider
Nina M. Pandya
James A. Rickerson
Brigid Sheridan
Caitlin Anne Thomas
Edward Frazer Valdespino
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Justice Sandee Bryan Marion (left) and Cheif Justice Catherine Stone (right) pose with Jesse Gamez
and the painting he donated to the Fourth Court of Appeals in honor of former Justice Preston Dial.
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Who’s Who in the
San Antonio
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Additional copies of the 2010 Pictorial Directory
are available at the SABA Offices for $25 apiece
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Broadway, near the Mulberry intersection.
Also leasing VIRTUAL OFFICES with same
amenities for as low as $250/month. For information call Art Augustine at 210.316.9583.
One Elm Place – Wurzbach Rd Location
Beautiful garden office space with 5 Rooms,
Wet bar and 2 bathrooms. Park like atmosphere. Excellent access I-10 or I-410.
Close to Elm Creek. Call Michael 699-6282.
GREAT OFFICE ON NW LOOP 410
Brick office building on one acre located at
5131 NW Loop 410. Former bank building, 2800 sf, lots of parking, high rise sign.
$2,650 / month - triple net or $625,000 purchase. Call Broker/Owner (210)344-9003.
DOWNTOWN OFFICE SUITES
Suites from 580 sf to 1953 sf in historic brick
office building in St. Paul Square. Located
at 1149 E. Commerce. Great access to IH-37
and downtown. Open parking in the rear.
Call Broker/Owner (210)344-9003.
Services
PEDEN INVESTIGATIONS
Investigations by former FBI agents-throughout the US; surveillance, locating and interviewing witnesses, criminal history, insurance fraud, background information, security
analysis, computer database searches, still
and video photography. 210-491-9567; www.
pedenpi.com; email: [email protected].
CIVIL APPEALS LITIGATION SUPPORT
Do you need a “law” lawyer to assist with
the preparation/defense of your case?
Experienced attorney handles all aspects of
appellate process, from error preservation and
charge conferences, to briefing and argument.
Dispositive motions written and argued. Appellate Mediation. References available. Call
Jeff Small @ 210.496.0611 or [email protected].
MEDIATION SERVICES
MICHAEL CURRY, Atty-Mediator
AAM Certified
211 East 7th St., Ste. 920
Austin, TX 78701
512-474-5573
Full-time mediator since 1994
Email: [email protected]
Website with calendar: www.mcmediate.com
No travel charges for San Antonio mediations
JERRY KING - MEDIATION SERVICES
TMCA Credentialed
Law Office of Beer & King LLP
750 E. Mulberry Ave. San Antonio, Texas 78212
Tel: (210) 497-8046
Contract - Family - Real Estate - Consumer Landlord/Tenant - Probate - Insurance - Business
Visit website for details, fees, calendar:
www.jkinglaw.com
Historical office space
for sale or lease (CA-1867) w/parking
Flexible terms and Owner May Carry
Approx. 2,000 sq ft with 4 offices, conference
area, secretarial area and kitchen. Short walk to
State of Federal Courthouse. See at 409 S. Presa
Contact 210-271-7008 or 830-995-3286
SAN ANTONIO/BRACKENRIDGE AREA
Law offices avaiable to share with other
established attorneys and staff; great location, easy access to Courthouse, furnished/
unfurnished. Includes: bilingual receptionist, conference room, kitchen, fax, voicemail,
copier and mailing equipment. Call Jeff
Morehouse @ 210.227.2700 or 1.800.9263489.
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December Calendar 2
SABA Natural Resources section monthly meeting. The Petroleum Club. Noon. Speaker/topic: John R. Hays, Jr.,
Hays & Owens, Austin. “What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About the Texas Railroad Commission.” MCLE: 0.75
hrs. Cost: $20 members/$30 nonmembers. RSVP: [email protected]; 210.554.5427.
South Texas Organization of Paralegals, Inc. (STOP) monthly CLE luncheon. The Quarry Golf Club (444 E.
Basse) Noon-1 p.m. Speaker/topic: James Ehler, State Bar of Texas. “Tips for the Ethical Practice of Law.” Cost:
$19.50/$23. MCLE 1.0 hr. INFO: www.stopweb.org.
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Mexican American Bar Association - SA Annual Awards Dinner & Pachanga, honoring Judge Catherine TorresStahl & Adam Rangel. San Antonio Plaza Hotel (S. Alamo). INFO: 210.208.6803.
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Alamo Area Paralegal Association, Inc. (AAPA) Holiday luncheon. Paloma Blanca (5800 Broadway). 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Cost: $20/23. CLE 1.0 hr. INFO: www.alamoparalegals.org.
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FBA monthly luncheon meeting. The Quarry Golf Club. 11:45 a.m. Speaker/topic: Col. Lisa Turner, USAF Air
Education and Training Command. “Legal Issues Facing the Air Education and Training Command.” MCLE: 0.75
hrs. Cost: $18. MCLE: 0.75 hrs. RSVP: 210.277.3611; www.fedbarsatx.org; [email protected].
SABA Construction Law Section. The Plaza Club. 11:45 a.m. Speaker/topic: T.B.A. RSVP: 210.293.8700.
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SABA/SABF Holiday luncheon. Plaza Club (Frost Bank Tower). Noon. Speaker/topic: Hon. Fred Biery, Chief
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. NO CLE. Cost: $22 members; $30 nonmembers. Please
bring an unwrapped toy for our Children’s Court Toy Drive! RSVP: 210.227.8822 x99.
Bexar County Women’s Bar Association Champagne Holiday Luncheon. Hotel Contessa. 12 Noon-1 p.m. Cost:
$35. No shows will be billed. Please also plan to bring either toiletries for the Rape Crisis Center or any of the 4
“P”s (purses, pearls, pumps or portfolios) for Dress for Success San Antonio. RSVP: [email protected].
Collaborative Professionals Association of San Antonio Monthly Meeting. The Petroleum Club (8620 N. New
Braunfels, Ste. 700). Noon. Speaker/topic: T.B.A. RSVP: 210.495.5180; [email protected]
Deadline for submissions to the January Subpoena. INFO: [email protected]; 210.227.8822 x20.
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Christian Legal Society monthly luncheon. Petroleum Club (8620 N. New Braunfels Ave #700). 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Speaker/topic: Pastor Sean Azzaro, River City Community Church. Cost: $15. INFO: [email protected].
MABA-SA Monthly Membership Meeting. Aldaco’s Sunset Station (100 E. Hoefgen). Networking at 11:45 a.m.;
Program at 12 noon. Speaker/topic: Frank Herrera. “Losing is Never an Option.” INFO: 210.431.5766.
SABA Consumer & Commerical Law section monthly meeting. The Plaza Club. Noon. RSVP: 210.736.1772.
16
San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association Membership Luncheon. The Palm. Noon. Open to members and invited
guests. Speaker/topic: T.B.A. RSVP: [email protected]; 210.224.1054.
December Calendar
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Last-Chance Videos: Adv. Evidence and Discovery 2010 (part 1). 5th floor, Bexar County Courthouse. 8:30 a.m.
Walk-ins welcome. MCLE: 7.25 hrs.; 1.0 hr. ethics. Cost: $75 members/$125 nonmembers. INFO: 210.227.8822.
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Last-Chance Videos: Adv. Evidence and Discovery 2010 (part 2). 5th floor, Bexar County Courthouse. 8:30 a.m.
Walk-ins welcome. MCLE: 6.0 hrs.; 1.0 hr. ethics. Cost: $75 members/$125 nonmembers. INFO: 210.227.8822.
SABA Environmental Law Section, monthly meeting. SAWS Cafeteria. 7:30 – 9 a.m. MCLE : requested. RSVP:
210.299.3704.
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Family Law Section Holiday Luncheon. The Palm (233 E. Houston). Noon. Speaker/topic: T.B.A. MCLE: 1.0 hr.
Cost: $16/$20. RSVP: [email protected]; 210.225.5567.
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Bexar County Courthouse closed in observance of Chistmas.
Bexar County Courthouse closed in observance of New Years.
San Antonio Bar Association
San Antonio Bar Foundation
Holiday Luncheon
with
Hon. Fred Biery
Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of TX
Thursday, December 9; Noon
The Plaza Club (Frost Bank Tower)
$22 members; $30 nonmembers
Please bring an unwrapped toy for our Children’s Court Toy Drive!
RSVP 210.227.8822 d
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