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BAR JOURNAL
VOLUME 28 NUMBER 1 JANUARY, 2022
John J. Bogniard
(1947 - 2021)
50 YEARS
Thomas V. Ferrero
Lemuel R. Green John L. Nicodemo
Congratulations to our 50-Year Honorees in 2022!
SCBA January, 2022 2022 CLE Seminars
Office Schedule Jan. 20, 2022 “Back To The Basics”
Live Interactive Webinar - IOLTA Accounts
Jan. 5th 12:00 noon Family Law Committee Meeting See Pg. 3
- Samantha’s Downtown
Jan. 28, 2022 2022 Criminal Law Live Interactive Webinar
Jan. 6th 9:00 a.m. Bar Applicant Interviews See Pg. 4
Jan. 6th 12:00 noon Community Involvement
Committee Meeting Feb. 16, 2022 “Back To The Basics”
Live Interactive Webinar - Guardian Ad Litem
Jan. 7th 1:30 p.m. Bankruptcy Committee Meeting See Pg. 3
Jan. 10th 4:00 p.m. Disputed Fee Committee Meeting Upcoming Seminar
March 23, 2022 “Back To The Basics”
Jan. 11th 12:00 noon Elder Law Committee Meeting
Live Interactive Webinar Live Interactive Webinar - Probate Practice
Jan. 13th 12:00 noon Legal Aid/Pro Bono
Committee Meeting
Elder Law Committee Meeting
Jan. 17
th
Office closed in observance of Tuesday, January 11, 2022 • 12:00 Noon
Martin Luther King Day Julie Dominik of Mercy Medical Center will give a
presentation entitled “Older Driver Safety, Assessment,
Jan. 18th 3:45 p.m. Grievance Committee Meeting
Retirement, and Related Issues.”
Jan. 19th 12:00 noon Law Day Committee Meeting
*
Jan. 19th 4:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting Reminder: M - Z!
Complete your CLE by Dec. 31, 2022
Jan. 27th 12:00 noon Military Committee Meeting *Self-study caps for judges and attorneys with the last
names beginnning with M-Z have been waived for the
2021-2022 compliance period ending December 31, 2022.
NOTARY EDUCATION CLASS & TESTING You may complete all CLE requirments through approved
Classes and Testing offered every 2nd & 4th Tuesday self-study courses, including live interactive webinars.
Stark County Bar Association Office
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THE BAR JOURNAL The Bar Journal is published monthly for all bar
members. Free to members, $20.00 per year to others.
Official Publication of the Stark County Bar Association
FOUNDED IN 1900
Suite 400, Courtyard Centre
All communications and editorial material should be
116 Cleveland Ave., N.W. • Canton, Ohio 44702 directed to the Bar Association office by the fifteenth
Aletha M. Carver, Bar President day of the month preceding publication.
Tina McCort, Executive Director & Editor
Paulie Wagner, Referral Secretary & Editor Opinions and positions expressed in the signed material
BAR OFFICE PHONE 330-453-0685 • E-MAIL ADDRESS are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect
BAR OFFICE FAX 330-453-0180 • SCB@starkctybar.com those of the Stark County Bar Association, its officers, staff
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From Our President
Welcome to 2022!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope everyone is having a good
start to 2022.
JUDICIAL PERFORMANCE POLLS
We are starting the new year with important
business. The SCBA will mail Judicial Performance
Polls to the membership in early January. The polls will
address the judges in the Common Pleas Court General
Division, Family Court, Probate Court and the Fifth
District Court of Appeals. It’s your chance to provide
anonymous feedback regarding our local judiciary so
please take the time to complete the polls and return
them to the SCBA.
50-YEAR HONORARY PRACTITIONERS
As we do each year, we will be recognizing our 50-
year honorary practitioners throughout 2022. They
are John J. Bogniard (deceased), Thomas V. Ferrero,
Lemuel R. Green, and John L. Nicodemo. Their
pictures are on the cover of this month’s Bar Journal.
In upcoming bar journals, we will feature each attorney
in an article so they can share some of the wisdom Aletha M. Carver
they have gained practicing our chosen profession for
50 years. I look forward to reading their comments. I President, Stark County Bar Association
also thank members of the Community Involvement
Committee who contact our 50-year practitioners and “BACK TO THE BASICS” LUNCHEON SERIES
assist with the articles that appear in the Bar Journal. On January 20, 2022, we are fortunate to have
Attorney Joseph Caligiuri, Disciplinary Counsel for the
HEALTH CARE LAW COMMITTEE Ohio Supreme Court, joining us as part of our “Back
Last month I attended the Health Care Law To The Basics” Luncheon Webinar Series. Attorney
Committee meeting. This committee is chaired Caligiuri will be speaking on IOLTA accounts. This
by Attorney Chris Goff. The committee’s mission live interactive webinar qualifies for new lawyer
is to advance the knowledge and skills of those training. All attorneys have an ethical duty to properly
practitioners in the field of health law. The committee manage their IOLTA account. Failure to do so can
is under-represented and seeks new members who result in serious disciplinary action. IOLTA violations
represent providers, patients, employers, managed care are one of the most frequent violations addressed by
organizations and any other related organizations that the Board of Professional Conduct. Spending one hour
purchase or sell health care services and benefits. The learning how to properly manage an IOLTA account is
committee is planning a CLE program for early spring. If time well spent.
you would like more information about the committee,
please feel free to contact Attorney Goff at 330-639- As we continue our luncheon series in February,
2290. If you are interested in joining the committee, Director Allyson J. Blake, Esq., from the Stark County
please call Tina at the Bar Association. I would be glad Family Court will present information about the
to appoint new members to this important committee. Guardian Ad Litem program.
(continued next page)
THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JANUARY, 2022 PAGE 1
From Our President (continued from previous page )
THE ANNEX STONE PROJECT SCBA MEMBER MAILING LIST
I encourage you to read the enclosed article about Finally, on at least two occasions during my
The Annex Stone Project and ask that you consider presidency, the bar office has been contacted by
donating to this worthy project. This is a great members who have received an email inquiring whether
opportunity to help preserve a piece of Stark County’s they are interested in purchasing the 2021 Stark County
legal history. The Courthouse Annex Building was Bar Association’s mailing list. Please be assured the Bar
home to many county offices that supported our local Association does not sell its mailing list to outside companies.
legal system. It’s only appropriate that we in the legal If you receive one of these emails, please let bar staff
community help this important piece of history return know about it. I have recently undertaken an effort to
to its original location on the north lawn of the Stark send cease and desist letters to the companies offering
County Court of Common Pleas. Information regarding this information for sale.
where to donate can be found in the enclosed article.
Cut-off date for donations is March 31, 2022.
Thank You! ★ Save The Date ★
The Stark County Bar Association Holiday Party was
Christmas Giving such a success that we have scheduled it for next year.
Please save Friday, December 2, 2022 in your calendar and
Tree Program in your law firm’s calendar. You won’t want to miss it.
Many thanks to those of you who made a
monetary donation in lieu of the Giving Tree
Program.
We were thrilled with our membership’s
response, knowing the holidays were made
a little brighter for a child, adult, and senior
citizen through your efforts. Thank you for your
support!
T H E S TA R K C OU N T Y BA R A S S O C I AT ION
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Stark County Bar Association Presents:
“Back To The Basics” Luncheon Series
Live Interactive Webinars
New Lawyer Training & General CLE
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
12:00-1:00pm
January 20, 2022 • IOLTA Accounts
Joseph Caligiuri, Esq., Disciplinary Counsel for the Ohio Supreme Court, will give a presentation on IOLTA
accounts.
February 16, 2022 • Guardian Ad Litems
Attorney Allyson Blake will give a presentation on Guardian Ad Litems.
!
“Back to the Basics” Luncheon Series
Live Interactive Webinars
o January 20, 2022 IOLTA Accounts
o February 16, 2022 Ad Litems
*Members: $30.00 Associate Members: $25.00 Non-Members: $55.00
Name__________________________________________ Atty. Reg. No.______________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________
E-mail____________________________________________________________________________
*PLEASE NOTE: If you are currently a member of any local bar association, you may attend at our members’ price.
The seminar materials will be emailed to attendees prior to the webinar.
Please mail checks to: Stark County Bar Association
116 Cleveland Avenue, N.W., Suite 400, Canton, Ohio 44702-1728
NO REFUNDS UNLESS RESERVATION CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF SEMINAR.
Applications have been applied for 1.00 New Lawyer Training and General CLE Credit Hour.
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Stark County Bar Association
2022 Criminal Law Live Interactive Webinar
Friday, January 28, 2022
8:55 A.M. WELCOME
Stacey Zipay, Esq., Criminal Law Committee Chairman
9:00 A.M. STATUTORY UPDATE: RECENT CHANGES TO THE OHIO REVISED CODE
Honorable Kristin Farmer
Stark County Common Pleas Court, General Division
9:45 A.M. JUVENILE BINDOVERS
Melissa Day, Esq., Assistant Prosecutor/Chief of Juvenile Division
Stark County Prosecutor’s Office
10:30 A.M. BREAK
10:45 A.M. U.S. AND OHIO SUPREME COURT CASE UPDATE
Russell S. Bensing, Esq.
Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
12:00 Noon STARK COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THEFT
INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Kristen Mlinar, Esq., First Senior Assistant Prosecutor
Stark County Prosecutor’s Office
12:15 P.M. ADJOURN
2022 Criminal Law Live Interactive Webinar
!
Friday, January 28, 2022
*Members: $90.00 Associate Members: $75.00 Non-Members: $165.00
Name__________________________________________ Atty. Reg. No.______________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address ____________________________________________________________________
*PLEASE NOTE: If you are currently a member of any local bar association, you may attend at our members’ price.
Please mail checks to: Stark County Bar Association
116 Cleveland Avenue, N.W., Suite 400, Canton, Ohio 44702-1728
NO REFUNDS UNLESS RESERVATION CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF SEMINAR.
Application applied for 3.00 General CLE Credit Hours.
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Donations will be accepted until March 31st. THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JANUARY, 2022 PAGE 5
Changes of Address New Members
Amanda Connelly, Esquire Miranda G. Brown, Esquire
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA
4775 Munson Street, NW 405 Chauncey Avenue, NW
Canton, OH 44718 New Philadelphia, OH 44663
PH: 330-497-0700 PH: 330-364-3472
FAX: 330-497-4020 FAX: 330-602-3187
Email: aconnelly@kwgd.com Email: mbrown@kwgd.com
Mathew Doney, Esquire Andrew R. Burton, Esquire
Brennan Manna Diamond Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA
75 East Market Street 4775 Munson Street, NW
Akron, OH 44308 Canton, OH 44718
PH: 330-253-9168 PH: 330-497-0700
Email: medoney@bmdllc.com FAX: 330-497-4020
Email: aburton@kwgd.com
Matthew Hunt, Esquire
AWP, Inc. Megan E. Chezosky, Esquire
4244 Mount Pleasant Street Starkey & Runkle, LLC
North Canton, OH 44720 638 W. Maple Street
PH: 330-806-8002 Hartville, OH 44632
Email: mhunt@awptraffic.com PH: 330-494-9077
FAX: 866-247-1855
Gary Older, II, Esquire Email: mec@starkeylawfirm.com
Arnold & Associates, Ltd
3458 Massillon Road Benjamin J. Horvath, Esquire
Uniontown, OH 44685 Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA
PH: 330-563-4149 4775 Munson Street, NW
Email: golder@asalawfirm.com Canton, OH 44718
PH: 330-497-0700
FAX: 330-497-4020
Email: bhorvath@kwgd.com
Kelsey C. Kochman, Esquire
New SCBA Winkhart & Minor, LLC
Associate Member 825 S. Main Street
North Canton, OH 44720
PH: 330-433-6700
Beth Coldsnow, Paralegal FAX: 330-433-6801
Sponsored by: Ryan A. Kuchmaner, Esquire Email: kkochman@wr-law.com
OFFICE FURNITURE FOR SALE
Move Recently? 1 Conference Room table with
6 leather chairs for $300.00
We want to know where you are! E-mail Paulie
at scbareferral@starkctybar.com with all change of Desk with desk chair and 2 side chairs for $200.00
RESIDENT and BUSINESS address information. 2 leather side chairs for $50.00
If interested call Lora Goutras at 330-494-1015.
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Do You Want More Clients?
“Looking for Will of Eloise Sheesley” Why not join the SCBA’s
of Portage County. Lawyer Referral Service?
If interested, please contact Paulie at
Please contact: 330.453.0685 or scbareferral@starkctybar.com.
Margaret @ 330-584-4163
We accept members for all areas of law;
currently though, we are in particular need
of attorneys who can handle:
• Civil Matters • Small Claims
LOOKING FOR WILL •Libel/Slander • Consumer Law
Winkhart & Minor, LLC is looking for the original • Veterans’ Benefits • Retirement/Pension
Will of June R. Streb, executed on October 28, 1994. • Landlord/Tenant
The client’s records show a Receipt indicating that
the Will was deposited for safekeeping with Day,
The service only gets 10% of the fees collected.
Ketterer, Raley, Wright and Rybolt on the date it
In 2018, the SCBA LRS received a
was executed (Receipt No. 6191). The original is not
percentage fee check in the amount of
in possession of the Stark County Bar Association
2022 Law Week
following Day Ketterer’s dissolution.
$23,333.33 as 10% of the fees
collected from a referral.
2022 Law Week
Theme: Toward a More Perfect Union: The their voices as loud as ever to fulfill the promise of the
Constitution in Times of Change Constitution. Defining and refining those words of the
Theme: Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution Constitution in Times
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of reaching out intoUnion.
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for citizens of all ages, especially during Law Week –
programs and activities for citizens of all ages, especially during Law Week –
which here in Stark County spans over a period of one The program will include various activities, such as:
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not only outlines a blueprint for government, but
The Constitution is a dynamic document, as it not“Why onlyIoutlines
Want To Become A Lawyer” Essay Contest.
a blueprint for
also delegates power, articulates rights, and offers Due to COVID we will not hold our annual Law Day
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“we the people” have built upon those original words months. All contests will be posted on our website.
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our oldest national tradition, and how each of us works—together—toward a
Legal Avenues: Your Road to Solutions
Legal Avenues: Your Road to Solutions
Attorney Use of Texting to Communi- tool such as “chat” on a client portal to automatically save
cate with Clients and Potential Clients the messages into the client file.
Security —Be sure to send digitally secure text messages
Texting Current Clients to ensure client confidentiality. An encrypted text mes-
Text messaging is seen as a convenient means of communi- saging service or business texting service are options.
cation, and for eighty-five percent of people it is now often Record of receipt—There should be a way to confirm
the preferred contact method rather than a voice call or the client has received the message.
email.1 How should attorneys use texting when communi- Before using text messaging to communicate with a client,
cating with their clients? When messaging clients attorneys make sure the client understands which topics are inappropri-
should keep the ethical requirements in mind and consider:2 ate for texting.3
Customer service—Clients often have expectations Also, the attorney needs to plan how to maintain work-life
regarding instant electronic communication options such balance when communicating with clients by text. That may
as instant messaging on Facebook Messenger or mean having a separate phone profile or phone for work mat-
WhatsApp that an attorney does not use due to ethical ters. There are also platforms that text with your office phone
considerations. It is important to explain to clients how number.4
the attorney will be communicating, and why certain Legal marketing consultant Deborah Farone notes that
methods will be used. A best practice is to include in the “There is an implied informality in texting that I don’t think is
engagement agreement the methods of communication great for business.”5 Texting can elicit a quick response, but it
that will be utilized, and that it will be billable as any oth- does not typically provoke a thoughtful conversation.
er time spent communicating with the client is billable.
Texting may be useful to send out automated appoint- Texting Prospective Clients
ment and court date reminders. Attorneys are also permitted to send texts to prospective
Confidentiality—of client communications needs to be clients. Revised in 2018, ABA Model Rule 7.3 does not pro-
considered when choosing a communication method. hibit “real-time electronic solicitation.,” including text mes-
For example, if receiving information related to the sages.6
client’s representation on a personal device, previews In 2013, Ohio had already issued an ethics opinion (Opinion
should be disabled so that confidential information does 2013-2) that text messages to solicit clients were not barred,
not appear on the screen as a preview. The client should as long as telemarketing and ethics rules were followed. Ohio
also be informed that previews of texts and emails on attorneys are required to label the content as advertising, indi-
their device could display confidential information relat- cate how they became aware the person might have a legal
ed to the case. need, and not predict the outcome of the case if engaged to
Communication—of simple updates can be done effi- represent the person. The text must include the name and ad-
ciently by text, but complex matters are often best dress of at least one lawyer who is responsible for the content.
discussed through email, a phone or video conversation, Texts to prospective personal injury clients sent within thirty
or in person meeting. While texting tends to be more days of the incident must include the “Understanding Your
informal, the attorney will want to be sure to keep the text Rights” statement.7 The text message should not “generate a
language professional. real-time or live conversation.” See the full text of the Opin-
Documentation—In order to provide a client with a ion for additional information.8
complete file of communications upon request, there
needs to be a standardized process to retain information By Kendel Croston M.L.S.
relayed in text messages, or the attorney could choose a Stark County Law Library
krcroston@starkcountyohio.gov
Footnotes
1
Miki, Sharon. “A Complete Guide for Lawyers Texting Clients” Clio Blog. 1 Nov. 2021. Accessed 23 Nov. 2021. Available at: https://www.clio.com/
blog/lawyer-texting/
2
Miki and Palmer, Mark C. “Ethics Reminders for Lawyers Texting Clients” Attorney at Work. 23 Nov. 2021. Accessed 23 Nov. 2021. Available at:
https://www.attorneyatwork.com/ethics-considerations-lawyers-texting-clients/
3
”Text Messaging for Lawyers: Building Stronger Client Relationships” National Law Review, 11 Nov. 2021. Accessed 24 Nov. 2021. Available at:
https://perma.cc/3UBH-GMBE
4
Miki
5
Smith, Patrick. “Hey, You Up? The Lure and Consequences of Texting with Clients” American Lawyer, Mar. 24,2021.
6
London. Ashley M. “Something Wicked This Way Thumbs: Personal Contact Concerns of Text-Based Attorney Marketing” 58 Houston Law Review
103.
7
Weiss, Debra Cassens. “Lawyers May Solicit Clients by Text Messages If Rules Are Followed, Ohio Ethics Opinion Says” ABA Journal. 29 April
2013. Accessed 23 Nov. 2021. Available at: https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/
lawyers_may_solicit_clients_by_text_messages_if_rules_are_followed_ohio_eth#:~:text=Ohio%20bars%20lawyers%20from%20soliciting,of%
20Commissioners%20on%20Grievances%20%26%20Discipline.
8
Supreme Court of Ohio Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline. Opinion 2013-2 “Direct Contact with Prospective Clients: Text Mes-
sages” Issued April 5, 2013. Accessed Nov. 24, 2021 . Available at: https://www.ohioadvop.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Op_13-002.pdf
PAGE 8 THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JANUARY, 2022Notary Stamp Prices
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THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JANUARY, 2022 PAGE 9Bar Journal Advertising Rates
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BMD has you covered, Stark County.
Brennan, Manna, Diamond (BMD), a business law firm practice on commercial real estate transactions in which
with over 75 attorneys and eight offices across the country, he assists clients locally and nationally in a wide array of
has announced its first south-central U.S. location with development, ownership, management, financing, leasing
the acquisition of Dallas law firm Libby Sparks Willis and and construction matters. Eric Willis, founding partner,
Starnes (LSWS). focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial finance
and real estate, including real estate finance, commercial
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areas of M&A, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Real leasing. Ryan Starnes, founding partner, represents
Estate, Construction, Finance, Intellectual Property, Estate clients in a broad range of litigation matters and has
Planning and Taxation. The LSWS firm includes seven significant experience in construction law, commercial
attorneys and four paralegals with offices located in the litigation, and intellectual property disputes. Spencer
University Park area of Dallas, Texas. Bryson, partner, focuses on business formation, funding
through equity and debt, and business acquisitions and
COMMON GOALS dispositions. Spencer has assisted clients in a wide array
Attorneys occasionally have the benefit of working with of fields including real estate, development, public-private
co-counsel on a matter, deal or case in another market. contracts, construction, manufacturing, entertainment,
In this instance, a team from BMD Ohio had the good health care, and transportation. Brad Bryan, attorney,
fortune of collaborating alongside LSWS toward a has wide-ranging litigation experience with emphasis on
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the matter at hand. that encompasses the areas of business and commercial
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opportunity to work together on a more formal basis.” with the addition of the LSWS Dallas team.
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50 YEARS
LOOKING BACK…
Trivia, Fun Facts, & History
1972
March Bar Exam.............................................261 passed, 6 from Stark County
July Bar Exam.................................................773 passed, amount from Stark County unknown
US President....................................................Richard M. Nixon
Top Song..........................................................The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Roberta Flack)
Top Movie........................................................The Godfather
Top TV Shows.................................................All in the Family, Sanford and Son
Most Popular Toys.........................................Fisher-Price Play Farm, Big Wheel, Uno
Average Income per year..............................$11,120
Average Cost of New Dodge Charger........$6,175
Average Cost of Chevrolet Pickup..............$2,680
Gallon of Gas..................................................55 cents
Cost of First-Class Stamp.............................8 cents
World Series Champions..............................Oakland Athletics
NBA Champions............................................Los Angeles Lakers
Superbowl VI Champions............................Dallas Cowboys
Average cost of an ad during Superbowl...$86,100
NCAA Football Champions.........................Southern California
1972 Quote......................................................“I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.”
Major Events of 1972:
Summit meeting; Arab terrorists murder 11 people at the Olympic games; Britian takes
direct control over Northern Ireland; President Nixon visits China; Watergate Break-in;
Congressman Ford is sworn in as Vice President; Managua is leveled by an earthquake.You can also read
