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VOLUME 26 NUMBER 7 JULY, 2020
Social Distancing Virtual SCBA Installation Ceremony
2020 – 2021 President, Officers & Newly Elected Executive
Committee Members • Stark County Courthouse June 24, 2020
Join us for our Annual Summer Outing
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Glenmoor Country Club
Lunch 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Tee Off 1:00 pm
Cookout 6:00 pm
SCBA July, 2020 2020 CLE Seminars
Office Schedule July 29, 2020 2020 Family Law Seminar
-The Historic Onesto Hotel
N C E LLEDInvolvement
July 2nd 12:00 noon Community See Pg. 13
CA Committee Meeting
Aug. 20 & 21, 24th Annual White-Williams
2020 Bankruptcy Institute
July 3rd Office Closed in Observance
LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR
of Independence Day See Pgs. 14 & 15
E LLEBono
July 9th 12:00 noon Legal Aid/Pro D Sept. 11, 2020 2020 Criminal Law Seminar
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CA Committee Meeting Video Replay
-SCBA Conference Room
July 13th 4:00 p.m. Disputed FeeE
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Committee Meeting See Pg. 16
CA N C
Sept. 23, 2020 2020 Law Day Seminar
July 14th 12:00 noon Elder Law Committee Meeting
-SCBA Conference Room
- Huntington Plaza Conference Room
See Pg. 17
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July 15th 4:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting Reminder: M - Z!
Complete your CLE by Dec. 31, 2020
July 21st 3:45 p.m. Grievance Committee Meeting *Self-study caps for judges and attorneys with the
last names beginning with M-Z have been waived for
July 23 rd
12:00 noon Military Committee Meeting the 2019-2020 compliance period ending December
31, 2020. You may complete all CLE requirements
through approved self-study courses, including live
interactive webinars.
Elder Law Committee Meeting
NOTARY EDUCATION CLASS & TESTING
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 – 12:00 noon Classes and Testing offered every 2nd & 4th Tuesday
Huntington Plaza Conference Room Stark County Bar Association Office
*By Appointment Only*
The Elder Law Committee will have an organizational
meeting to discuss “Health Care Decisions Week” and 1 Hour Renewal Education Class • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
programs for the upcoming Elder Law Committee
3 Hour New Notary Public Education Class
meetings. All members of the Bar Association who would 12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM
be interested in giving presentations to the public regarding
Health Care Powers of Attorney and Living Wills are TESTING 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
encouraged to attend.
Online classes and testing available at our
website: www.starkctybar.com
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
Ivan L. Redinger, Jr., 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
www.StarkCtyBar.com or board of editors.
From Our President
Regular Business
from the effort, some might say treachery, of some of our fellow
bar associations to take away our provision of notary public
services to the Stark County community (and the associated
revenues), to responding to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic
both as a small business, and as the primary ambassador between
the Bar and our local courts. Tony Brown was the model of
resolute leadership. It is not just how calm and thoughtful he
approached each new dilemma; it was also just how pleasant and
encouraging he remains no matter the level of stress. I welcome
the boring monotony of a term with no such surprises, keeping
in mind that the light is not yet visible at the end of this still
very scary pandemic tunnel.
On the other hand, society does change. The way we practice
changes. Innovation and technology keep moving whether
individuals or organizations do. If as an association, we do not
move with or better yet, ahead of the times, we will not remain
relevant. With that as a motivating force, I would like to see the
following occur with your help, in my twelve months of having
the privilege of nominally heading your SCBA.
More use of technology across the board to respond faster and
better to the needs of our constituencies (and to save money).
For decades, the SCBA had monthly luncheons. Members
Ivan L. Redinger, Jr. could briefly socialize with old acquaintances and new faces.
President, Stark County Bar Association Newer members had a chance to regularly see veteran lawyers
and our judiciary. No, I don’t think our members will turn out
in large numbers for this again. Many barely have time for
At its simplest, both life and the law can be a never-ending
lunch at all. But perhaps, we do have time every other month,
round of “on the other hand”. Seemingly competing clichés
or once a quarter, for a cup of coffee, a bagel or Danish, and
can take us in one direction or the other. Is it “if it ain’t broke,
some SCBA camaraderie. Committees could briefly report
don’t fix it”, or is it more like, “standing still is the fastest way
on recent activities, with the functions of a single committee
of moving backwards in a rapidly changing world”? The very
highlighted so all members could better understand its purposes
existence of an organization can become a struggle to find that
and procedures. All courts could report on new developments,
balance of doing what has already worked well, while at the
again perhaps with one court given a few extra minutes to
same time, recognizing where current actions no longer create
discuss its activities in more detail. We promise to keep to
the desired outcomes as times and methods and means change.
a strict agenda getting members out by 8:45 a.m. For those
Our Association continues to benefit greatly from a
familiar with Pardon the Interruption, think that format, but
committee structure that enables different needs to be met
about our organization, our legal system, and your practice. We
continuously, while not fully autonomously, but with enough
would meet in a location with a large room for this semi-formal
independence to avoid the potential unwieldiness of taking
presentation, as well as a separate large room to allow break-out
everything through a centralized decision-making process.
discussions between members who need to talk to each other
That structure ain’t broke, especially with the sure hand of our
about a case or a project. Covid-19 made this impossible now,
Executive Director providing us with institutional stability,
but at the latest, we should start by January.
along with the accumulated knowledge and energy of committee
The SCBA already reaches out to area youth through
members. I have spoken to many of our colleagues in the last
several functions related to Law Day, as well as the Mock Trial
month. The positive responses showed an overwhelming
competition, and Scout Law Day. Another avenue is sponsorship
commitment to service. No surprise there, but nevertheless
of a Law & Government Exploring Post (www.exploring.org/
still reaffirming. Some turn-over has occurred, and some minor
law-government/). With the assistance of the Buckeye Council,
tweaking, but the ship is steady and always in motion in the right
and local school systems, the post(s) would conduct monthly
direction. Thanks to all who have served, and who continue to
meetings for and by the Explorers, in conjunction with the
serve, and to those accepting new responsibilities.
various components of local courts, law enforcement, and
I have admired first-hand the work of recent SCBA Presidents
in dealing with a myriad of unpleasant, to put it mildly, surprises, (continued next page)
THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2020 PAGE 1
From Our President (continued from previous page )
governments, in an effort to familiarize the youth with a system and to many others: no person is above the law. The separation
that they should understand and interface with productively. of powers provides the ingenious checks and balances meant to
The times clearly show a need for better relations. C-19 slowed ensure that no branch of our government becomes too powerful.
down this project, so if you are interested in participating, let us To him, the second principle was fulfilled not only by the
know and we will find a place for you to contribute. rule of the majority, but also through the dual sovereignty of a
While I wish that I remembered more of the wonderful lessons federal system that allowed for national laws to meet national
from my Perry High Latin teacher, Mrs. McPeek, some words needs, and state and local laws to meet state and local needs.
and phrases did stick. Mens sana in corpore sano. Translated The third principle is the most important. “What really
as “a healthy mind in a healthy body.” I always thought of it as makes America great…is that in her heart of hearts, she
encouraging balance. While rarely achieving that as a lifelong believes in the sovereignty of the individual soul and the open
goal, I have at least attempted it, with some occasional success. door of opportunity for every man without regard to race or
For over a decade, orienteering brings me a step or two closer. For creed or color or any other circumstance.” In our Constitution,
those unfamiliar with this activity, please see the accompanying “the judiciary is the very keystone of the arch of the system”,
article, which will be a monthly addition to the Bar Journal. I protecting those individual freedoms, against tyranny by the
hope that some of you, and your friends and family, may choose government, or by the majority. “Final authority to do this
to come to an orienteering event to enjoy the outdoors, and to is vested in the Supreme Court, whose duty it is to apply the
get in some physical and mental exercise. great general principles of government which the Constitution
Finally, it is often said that being president can age one even embodies to the changing conditions of the time, with power
faster. While I hope that is not true, I intend to keep a close on its part to overrule even its own prior decisions, when in the
eye on any signs. light of better understanding or changed conditions, they are
deemed by it to be erroneous.”
A GREATER RESPONSIBILITY He recognized the critical importance of protecting our
Sputnik. Almost sounds like a made-up word, a punchline. institutions.
While many still have actual memories of its launch, for most, it “Freedom of speech and of the press must be maintained;
is a part of history, made even less important because we “won” …and no man must be prejudiced by reason of race or color
both the Space Race, and the Cold War. Then SCBA president or creed in his standing before the law or in his enjoyment of
Richard B. Hardman, writing in the February 1958 edition of benefits conferred by the state.” “Unless constitutional rights
The Bar Reporter, only the third edition of what would become are preserved for everybody, they are preserved for nobody.”
known as the Stark County Bar Journal, was not laughing when “It is not enough for the defense of freedom, however,
he noted that many Americans feared that a foreign power was that we preserve it in this country. Liberty is endangered
“about to seize the nation and that all is lost.” He did not share throughout the world and we cannot preserve it here without
their pessimism, if Americans held fast to our “beliefs”. He securing its foundations on a world basis.” “An economic and
strongly recommended every lawyer take the time to read “Our sociological revolution on a world wide scale is in progress
Great Responsibility: We Must Lead The World to Freedom and and underprivileged people all over the world are looking for
Justice,” by Judge John J. Parker, January 1958 ABA Journal. guidance and we are the only one of the free nations in position
I heeded Hardman’s advice, albeit a few years later. The to furnish them the leadership that they need.” Written while
article is timeless, with applicable lessons then and now, the Cold War raged on, thirteen years removed from World War
and for as long as our Country remains the ideal beacon of II, those words may seem quaint to some now, but not when
democracy, freedom, and justice, and avoids losing its place viewed in the context of authoritarian governments currently
as the shining city upon a hill. “…(D)emocracy is more than seeking to expand their power, or at least check the movement
a form of government. It is a philosophy of life – a philosophy of democracy, either through the introduction of chaos wherever
which believes that institutions exist for men, not men for possible, including within our country; or the use of terror to
institutions, and that the happiness of the poor and humble is cause freedom seeking people to fear for their lives more than
of as much importance as the happiness of the great and proud.” the loss of access to such freedom; or through the economic
“The Constitution gives us the framework of our Government might of centralized national wealth that can curry favor through
but it does more – it lays down the basic principles essential to well-placed financial favors.
the preservation of liberty.” He identified three basic principles: Judge Parker concluded with this message to, well, you:
(1) the government must rest upon law and not upon arbitrary “Upon the principles of our Constitution, therefore, depends the
will; (2) the government must rest upon consent of the governed; preservation of freedom not only in this country but throughout
and, (3) that government must respect and protect the rights the free world; and no greater responsibility ever rested upon
of the individual citizen. any group of people than rested upon the lawyers of America
Underlying the first principle is the obvious, as least to him who are in a peculiar sense the guardians of our constitutional
structure.”
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SCBA’s Community Involvement Committee
Shelter Food Donation Project
The committee participated in the idea and
implementation that fellow SCBA member Greg Beck
developed to help the YWCA and DVPI to provide meals to
the needy, as well as help out our local eateries. That night,
the meals were purchased from Thatsa Wrapp and served
approximately 32 meals by Chairmen Andrea Scassa and
Christy Donnelly.
Report of Bar Applicant Committee
On June 2nd the Bar Applicant Committee conducted interviews of ten candidates.
The breakdown of activity is as follows:
Candidates interviewed and pending for the September 2020 Bar Examination............2
Candidates interviewed and approved for a subsequent bar examination .......................8
Re-Examination application approved ............................................................................5
Supplemental applications approved ...............................................................................12
Total approvals granted ...................................................................................................27
Committee members present and conducting interviews were Chairman James M. Conley, Michael J. Bogdan,
James J. Collum, Richard Drake, Anthony Flex, Amanda Paar Conroy, Judge Reinbold, Scott P. Sandrock, and Jacob
T. Will. We thank the members for taking time from their busy schedules to assist in conducting the interviews!
2020 Law Day Hospital Raffle
Law Day Committee
“Thank You to the heroic efforts to the
front line of this Pandemic.”
$400 Gift Cards Winners
Aultman Alliance Hospital: Barb Anderson – Gervasi Vineyards
Aultman Hospital: Andrea Stevenson – Benders Tavern
Mercy Medical Center: Kimberly Lenzy – Tozzi’s on the 12th
There were 40 winners at each Stark County hospital since May 4th each receiving a $50 gift card from Arcadia
Grille, Basil Asian Grille, La Pizzeria, Lindsey Pizza, Milk & Honey, Mission BBQ, Papa Bears, Papa Gyros,
Polumbo’s, Taggart’s Ice Cream Shop, Tim’s Tavern and Victorio’s Pizza.
PAGE 4 THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2020
Stark County Court of Common
Pleas, General Division
Local Rules of Court:
Adoption of Model Mediation Rule
Effective January 1, 2020, the Ohio Supreme Court adopted several mediation rule changes to incorporate the
state’s Uniform Mediation Act. The new Rule of Superintendence 16 instructs Courts to review their local rules to
ensure consistency with the new state rule.
The Judges of the General Division have adopted the language of the model rule. It is very similar to the prior
Local Mediation Rule 16. The Ohio Sup. R. 16 model rule provides the option of maintaining confidentiality of
mediations. The Judges have maintained the confidentiality provisions in the Local Rule. And the Judges have
retained the Local Rule requirement that mediation summaries be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the
scheduled mediation.
A copy of the revised Local Rule is available on the Court’s website at:
https://www.starkcountyohio.gov/StarkCounty/media/Common-Pleas/Local_Rule_16-Mediation.pdf
Public comments and questions shall be accepted via email at DRHemphill@starkcountyohio.gov or by mail
to the attention of General Division Court Administrator Dwaine Hemphill, Suite 400, 115 Central Plaza N.,
Canton, Ohio 44702.
Settlement Week
The General Division of the Stark County Court of Common Pleas is pleased to announce a Settlement Week
scheduled for August 24-28, 2020. Resolution of pending civil disputes has been significantly hampered by the
ongoing public health crisis. And the Court’s regular mediation schedule has a significant backlog of cases. So
the Judges are encouraging parties interested in moving their cases forward to sign-up for one of up to forty-five
Settlement Week mediation slots.
Assisting the Court with Settlement Week are the Honorable John Haas, retired Judge, and the Honorable
Richard Reinbold, retired Judge. Experienced Court Mediators Paul Mastriacovo and Doug Godshall will also be
working daily during Settlement Week. Mediations already on the calendar for Settlement Week will go forward
as previously scheduled.
If you are interested in reserving a Settlement Week time slot, you may schedule now with the Court’s
Mediation Coordinator at 330-451-7703. Please indicate to the Coordinator if you would like to conduct the
mediation remotely. A packet of Settlement Week materials will soon be available on the Court’s website. You
may also request that a packet be emailed to you by contacting the Court’s Mediation Coordinator by phone or
jlschneider@starkcountyohio.gov. Packets will also be available at the Court’s Administration Office.
THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2020 PAGE 52020 - 2021 Committees
Administration of Justice Honorable David E. Stucki Community Involvement
Committee Anthony C. Wolters Committee
G. Ian Crawford, Chairman Andrea M. Scassa, Co-Chairman
Christy M. Donnelly, Co-Chairman
Kristine W. Beard Bankruptcy Committee
Gregory A. Beck Anthony J. DeGirolamo, Chairman Stephan P. Babik
James R. Blake Jason N. Bing
David E. Butz Kristine W. Beard Aletha M. Carver
Kristen E. Campbell Edwin H. Breyfogle Cari Fusco Evans
Thomas W. Connors Jack B. Cooper Honorable Natalie R. Haupt
Honorable Edward J. Elum A. Michelle Jackson-Limas Honorable Taryn L. Heath
Honorable Sheila G. Farmer Keith L. Jarvis Hope Konovsky
John D. Ferrero Honorable Russ Kendig Todd B. Kotler
Jeremy J. Foltz John L. Kurtzman Derek C. McClowry
Mario Gaitanos Robert G. Rubin Melissa V. Pitinii
Honorable William B. Hoffman Philip D. Schandel Nicole Richard
Christopher M. Huryn Dynele Schinker-Kuharich Sara E. Strattan
John L. Kurtzman Bruce R. Schrader, II Andrea K. Ziarko
Wayne C. Kyhos Ann Piero Silagy
Mel L. Lute, Jr. Sam O. Simmerman
Jean Madden Chrysanthe E. Vassiles Corporate Law Committee
James F. Mathews Honorable James H. Williams Gary A. Corroto, Chairman
Jill C. McQueen Dustin J. Vrabel, Vice-Chairman
David T. Moss
Craig G. Pelini Bar Applicant Committee
Frederic R. Scott James M. Conley, Chairman Richard W. Arnold
Terrence L. Seeberger Scott P. Sandrock, Vice-Chairman Gerald L. Baker
Larry V. Slagle Gene Barnhart
Randolph L. Snow One Year James T. Batchelder
Jude B. Streb Michael J. Bogdan Gregory A. Beck
Michael A. Thompson Christopher S. Coleridge John Bogniard
Joseph M. Vitale Casey J. Davis John H. Brannen
Beau Wenger Richard D. Drake Melissa M. Brown (A)
John R. Werren Honorable Jim D. James Todd S. Bundy
Donald P. Wiley J. Scott Kettler Jacqueline S. Caldwell
Kimberly K. Wyss Amanda Paar Conroy Allison Cole
Rosemary C. Serra James F. Contini, II
Howard L. Wernow Richard D. Dodez
American Citizenship Robert W. Eckinger
Committee Two Years Dennis J. Fox
Mary Lynn Pac-Urar, Chairman Kristine W. Beard Robert I. Friedman
Joseph Martuccio, Vice-Chairman James J. Collum Derrick Haines
Robert W. Eckinger Jeffrey A. Halm
Sandra N. Boogaard (A) Kristen S. Moore Jamie M. Haren
Honorable Charles E. Brown Scott P. Sandrock Fred J. Haupt
Honorable C. Roland Centrone Mary Jo Shannon Slick Jason F. Haupt
Honorable Mary A. Falvey Mary Elizabeth Ulm David L. Herbert
Lora L. Goutras Keith A. Warstler, Jr. Christopher Hunt
Honorable John G. Haas Jacob T. Will Michael J. Kahlenberg
Honorable Rosemarie A. Hall John T. Konovsky, Jr.
Honorable Chryssa N. Hartnett Three Years Wayne C. Kyhos
Honorable Natalie R. Haupt Anthony J. Flex Judith E. Barnes Lancaster
Honorable Taryn L. Heath Timothy L. Fox Jill C. McQueen
Honorable Michael L. Howard Stephen P. Griffin Edgar M. Moore, Jr.
Honorable Richard J. Kubilus Anthony Kaplanis Rod Moore
Honorable Sara E. Lioi Honorable Richard D. Reinbold, Jr. Thomas P. Moushey
Honorable Dixie N. Park George Urban Lucas W. Murray
J. Scott Kettler Barry Wakser
Donald P. Wiley (A) = Associate
PAGE 6 THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2020Timothy J. Putman Two Years Jason Pugh
John J. Rambacher Robert H. Cyperski Robert G. Rubin
Charles E. Ringer Richard D. Drake Victoria E. Schafer
Robert E. Roland Daniel D. Eisenbrei Rosemary C. Serra
Scott P. Sandrock Laura L. Mills D. Stephen Stone, Jr.
Sam O. Simmerman Joseph J. Pasquarella Kathleen O. Tatarsky
Dean A. Swift Erin K. Robertson James J. Thomas
John M. Tucker Scott P. Sandrock Gregory Watts
Charles J. Tyburski Melissa S. Ulrich Richard P. Weber
Joseph M. Vitale John B. Wirtz
William G. Williams
Thomas W. Winkhart Three Years Executive Committee
Matthew Yackshaw G. Ian Crawford Ivan L. Redinger, Jr., President
Ralph F. Dublikar Aletha M. Carver, First Vice President
John R. Frank Stephan P. Babik, Second Vice President
Criminal Law Committee Denise K. Houston Honorable Frank G. Forchione,
Anthony Koukoutas, Chairman Christine A. Johnson Secretary
Stacey Zipay, Vice-Chairman Rachel M. Reight Gust Callas, Treasurer
Hon. Richard D. Reinbold, Jr. Anthony E. Brown,
Seth W. Arkow Kathleen O. Tatarsky Immediate Past President
Dennis Barr Marcus Wainwright
Honorable Stephen F. Belden One Year
Michael Bickis Cathy J. Horner
John A. Burnworth Elder Law Committee Kristen S. Moore
Eugene M. Cazantzes Sue A. Sokolowski, Co-Chairman Honorable David R. Nist
Jennifer Dave Jennifer L. Lile, Co-Chairman Andrea M. Scassa
Melissa Day Angela T. Vagotis
Honorable Mary A. Falvey George Aljoe
Honorable Kristin G. Farmer Mara C. Aman Two Years
Anthony J. Flex Richard W. Arnold John A. Burnworth
Stephen A. Ginella, Jr. Gerald L. Baker Michelle L. Cordova
Anthony Kaplanis Samantha P. Baum Honorable Kristin G. Farmer
Richard R. Kuhn Dianne Blocker Braun Erin K. Robertson
Derek C. McClowry Amanda Bridenstine Keith A. Warstler, Jr.
Kristen L. Mlinar Melissa M. Brown (A)
Jonathan Morris Elizabeth A. Burick Three Years
Eugene D. O’Byrne, IV Eugene M. Cazantzes Jason N. Bing
Frederick M. Pitinii Sandra K. Cheshire Kristen D. Guardado
Honorable John A. Poulos John D. Clark Anthony Kaplanis
Gregory J. Rufo Susan M. Collins-Berger Beverly Proctor-Donald
Joseph E. Vance James F. Contini, II James M. Williams
Barry Wakser E. Lang D’Atri
Beau Wenger Richard E. Davis, II
Jacob T. Will Robert W. Eckinger Family Law Committee
Anthony C. Wolters David B. Ferrell Bench:
Gerard T. Yost Teresa Fout Matthew P. Kreitzer, Chairman
Stephen A. Ginella, Jr. Lynn Baumoel, Vice-Chairman
Lindsay N. Graves
Disputed Fee Committee Daniel R. Griffith Bar:
Ralph F. Dublikar, Chairman Jeffrey A. Halm Christine A. Johnson, Chariman
G. Ian Crawford, Vice-Chairman David L. Herbert Robert Abney, Vice-Chariman
James P. Kamerer
One Year Margaret H. Kreiner Catherine M.W. Bell
John A. Burnworth John L. Kurtzman Allyson J. Blake
Dennis R. Clunk Judith E. Barnes Lancaster Timothy P. Bogner
Anthony M. DioGuardi, II Mary Jo Lockshin Alicia L. Boyle
Kristen D. Guardado Shirley F. Majors Ashley A. Brahler
Paul B. Hervey Edgar M. Moore, Jr. Lori Brown
Thomas J. Lombardi Timothy J. Moore Raymond T. Bules
Edgar M. Moore, Jr. Thomas P. Moushey David E. Butz
Nicole Richard Cynthia B. Nolte (A)
(A) = Associate
D. Stephen Stone, Jr. Honorable Dixie N. Park
Caitlin A. Patrick continued next page
THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2020 PAGE 7Family Law Committee (cont.) Finance Committee Judiciary Committee
Cathy J. Horner, Chairman Kevin R. L’Hommedieu, Chairman
Jerry A. Coleman John T. Konovsky, Jr., Vice-Chairman
Quay Compton Gust Callas
Michelle L. Cordova Dennis J. Fox One Year
Priscilla J. Cunningham Robert I. Friedman John D. Ferrero
Robert H. Cyperski Paul B. Hervey John R. Giua
Holly J. Davies Richard S. Milligan Richard R. Kuhn
Branden Dickerson Thomas P. Moushey Kevin R. L’Hommedieu
Kelsey R. DiFrancesco John J. Rambacher Richard A. Nicodemo
Christopher Dionisio Ivan L. Redinger, Jr. Melissa V. Pitinii
Cristina G. Eoff D. Stephen Stone, Jr. George Urban
Teresa Fout Matthew Yackshaw
Douglas T. Fowler Two Years
Lorrie Fuchs Jennifer L. Arnold
Arnold F. Glantz Grievance Committee Gerald L. Baker
Melissa Graham-Hurd Maria Klutinoty Edwards, Chairman John V. Boggins
Dean L. Grase Kristen Bates Aylward, Vice-Chairman Megan J. Frantz Oldham
Kristen D. Guardado Brant A. Luther
Honorable Rosemarie A. Hall One Year Dimitrios S. Pousoulides
Jeffrey Max Haupt Maria Klutinoty Edwards Shawn O. Robertson
Paul B. Hervey Jenna M. McKean
Jessica A. Hoffman Fredrick M. Pitinii Three Years
Kimberly R. Hopwood Dimitrios S. Pousoulides Michael J. Bogdan
John H. Hornbrook Charles E. Ringer Cari Fusco Evans
Honorable Michael L. Howard Dennis P. Saunier Scott E. Fellmeth
Jacqueline M. Huntley Whitney Willits-Monroe John T. Konovsky, Jr.
Vernon Infantino Jennifer L. Lile
Honorable Jim D. James Two Years Steven Okey
Douglas D. Jones Kristen Bates Aylward Jude B. Streb
Jennifer T. Lowry Anthony E. Brown
Todd B. Kotler William Green
Thomas J. Lombardi John D. Ferrero Labor Law Committee
Mitchell A. Machan Anthony Koukoutas Jill C. McQueen, Chairman
Stanley P. Marazsky Beverly Proctor-Donald
Laurie A. McDonnell Anthony C. Wolters Cornelius J. Baasten
Randy McFarren James T. Batchelder
Jill A. Morgan Three Years James R. Blake
Christopher Newlon James M. Conley James J. Collum
Honorable David R. Nist Keith Hochadel Todd W. Evans
Kathaleen O’Brien Christine A. Johnson Anthony J. Flex
Gary Older, II (A) Matthew W. Onest Mario Gaitanos
Richard B. Pinhard Tonya Rogers Christopher V. Goff
Melissa V. Pitinii Dawn Spriggs Darci M. Knight
Beverly Proctor-Donald Jude B. Streb Leslie Iams Kuntz
Susan Pucci-Sutton Darrell N. Markijohn
Ivan L. Redinger, Jr. Health Care Law Committee Robert J. McBride
Joel Reed Christopher V. Goff, Chairman Brian R. Mertes
Nikki L. Reed Paul J. Pusateri
Anthony Rich Deborah Dawson Amy Sabino
Wendy J. Rockenfelder Fred J. Haupt Mary Jo Shannon Slick
Robert G. Rubin Jason F. Haupt David A. VanGaasbeek
Rosemary G. Rubin Jenna M. McKean Scott M. Zurakowski
Alice Frantz Rufo Rosemary C. Serra
Gregory J. Rufo Angela T. Vagotis
Mary Lou Sekula Law Day Committee
Honorable David E. Stucki Insurance Committee Todd W. Evans, Chairman
Misty Thomas (A) Wayne C. Kyhos, Chairman Richard R. Kuhn, Vice-Chairman
Allison Tuesday
Jeffrey H. Weltman Mel L. Lute
Andrea K. Ziarko James F. Mathews
Amber Zwick Craig G. Pelini
Jude B. Streb (A) = Associate
PAGE 8 THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2020Teresa P. Cusma Timothy L. Fox Richard W. Arnold
Honorable Edward J. Elum Doug N. Godshall Gerald L. Baker
Honorable John R. Milligan Honorable Taryn L. Heath Samantha P. Baum
Mary Lynn Pac-Urar Hope Konovsky Dianne Blocker Braun
Sara E. Strattan Todd B. Kotler Melissa M. Brown (A)
Mariella Mestell Richard C. Brunn
Robert C. Meyer Susan K. Burd (A)
Legal Aid/Pro Bono Committee Robert J. Shedlarz Elizabeth A. Burick
Sara E. Strattan, Chairman Charles J. Tyburski Aletha M. Carver
J. Sean Keenan, Vice-Chairman Eugene M. Cazantzes
Sandra K. Cheshire
Stephan P. Babik Municipal Court Committee John D. Clark
Gregory A. Beck Honorable John A. Poulos, Chairman Honorable R. R. Denny Clunk
John J. Bogniard James F. Contini, II
Christina R. Bollman Seth W. Arkow E. Lang D’Atri
Melissa Brown (A) Honorable Stephen F. Belden Richard E. Davis, II
David E. Butz Jason N. Bing David Deibel
Christopher S. Coleridge Christy M. Donnelly Richard D. Dodez
Stephanie Donahue Honorable Edward J. Elum Ralph F. Dublikar
Jeremy J. Foltz Honorable Mary A. Falvey Robert W. Eckinger
Douglas N. Godshall Honorable Joel Fichter Honorable Edward J. Elum
Richard R. Kuhn Anthony J. Flex David B. Ferrell
Victor R. Marsh, Jr. Jeremy J. Foltz Teresa Fout
Jill Morgan Daniel J. Funk Douglas T. Fowler
Rachel Nader John R. Giua Dennis J. Fox
Richard A. Nicodemo Keith L. Jarvis Philip L. Francis
John M. Petit Richard R. Kuhn John R. Frank
Beverly Proctor-Donald Honorable Robert G. Lavery Robert I. Friedman
Nikki L. Reed Mitchell A. Machan Stephen A. Ginella, Jr.
Jennifer Van Dulmen Jean Madden Lora L. Goutras
Ryan W. Maxwell Jeffrey A. Halm
Derek C. McClowry Jamie M. Haren
Membership Committee Frederick M. Pitinii Dustin J. Hatherill
Honorable Richard D. Reinbold, Jr., Andrea M. Scassa Fred J. Haupt
Co-Chairman John H. Simpson David L. Herbert
Howard L. Wernow, Co-Chairman George Urban Matthew R. Hochstetler
Honorable J. Curtis Werren Jared M. Hoover
Whitney L. Willits-Monroe Keith L. Jarvis
Memorial Committee Honorable Andrew Zumbar Tyler W. Kahler
John R. Frank, Chairman James P. Kamerer
Lemuel R. Green, Vice-Chairman J. Scott Kettler
Notary Public Committee John T. Konovsky, Jr.
Gene Barnhart William W. Emley, Sr., Chairman Ryan A. Kuchmaner
Honorable R. R. Denny Clunk Aletha M. Carver, Co-Vice Chairman John L. Kurtzman
Sarah A. Efremoff Stephan P. Babik, Co-Vice Chairman Judith E. Barnes Lancaster
Dennis J. Fox Stephanie Lehota
Phillip E. Lattavo Dianne Blocker Braun Mary Jo Lockshin
Honorable Richard D. Reinbold, Jr. Cathy J. Horner Thomas J. Lombardi
James D. Snively Christine A. Johnson Brant A. Luther
Matthew Yackshaw Randy McFarren Mitchell A. Machan
Richard S. Milligan James G. Mannos
Richard B. Pinhard Laurie A. McDonnell
Military & Veterans Affairs James D. Snively Edgar M. Moore, Jr.
Committee Melissa S. Ulrich Timothy J. Moore
Wayne C. Kyhos, Chairman Thomas P. Moushey
Lisa M. Williams, (A) Vice-Chairman Michael A. Ogline
Probate Practice Committee Honorable Dixie N. Park
Kimberly M. Adams (A) Brian C. Layman, Co-Chairman Caitlin A. Patrick
Honorable Charles E. Brown Daniel R. Griffith, Co-Chairman Mark R. Percival
G. Ian Crawford John J. Rambacher
Christopher R. Debski Mara C. Aman (A) = Associate
Honorable Edward J. Elum Carol E. Andrews
continued next page
THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2020 PAGE 9Probate Practice Committee (cont.)
Scholarship Committee
Charles E. Ringer Real Estate Committee John D. Clark, Chairman
Robert G. Rubin Dennis R. Clunk, Chairman
Rosemary G. Rubin Thomas W. Winkhart, Vice-Chairman Jacqueline S. Caldwell
James H. Rutledge Honorable Mary A. Falvey
Terrence L. Seeberger Mara C. Aman Honorable Kristin G. Farmer
Rosemary C. Serra Gene Barnhart Honorable William B. Hoffman
Ann Piero Silagy Jay L. Cutler James P. Kamerer
David J. Simmons Honorable Edward J. Elum Darci M. Knight
Bruce E. Smith Sharon V. Fladen Leslie Iams Kuntz
James D. Snively Philip L. Francis Jill Morgan
Sue A. Sokolowski Stephen A. Ginella, Jr. Michael D. Ockerman
Paul J. Stergios Michael S. Gruber Amy Sabino
D. Stephen Stone, Jr. Randall C. Hunt Rosemary C. Serra
Kathleen Allmon Stoneman Todd B. Kotler Jane M. Timken
James J. Thomas John L. Kurtzman Renee Watson
Charles J. Tyburski Richard J. Lolli
Gregory Watts James G. Mannos
Richard P. Weber Victor R. Marsh, Jr. Social Committee
Jeffrey H. Weltman Rex W. Miller Angela T. Vagotis, Chairman
John R. Werren Edgar M. Moore, Jr.
Thomas Winkhart Timothy J. Moore Deborah Dawson
John B. Wirtz Thomas P. Moushey Honorable Natalie R. Haupt
Scott M. Zurakowski Matthew W. Onest Jacob E. Reed
Mark R. Percival Jane M. Timken
Professional Continuity Timothy J. Putman
Committee John J. Rambacher
Mark R. Percival, Chairman Erin K. Robertson Technology Committee
Robert G. Rubin Stephan P. Babik, Chairman
Susan M. Collins-Berger Arnold R. Shifman Tonya Rogers, Vice-Chairman
Thomas M. Bernabei Sam O. Simmerman
Fred J. Haupt Bruce E. Smith Allison Cole
Jill C. McQueen James D. Snively Thomas W. Connors
Mark J. Skakun Bruce M. Soares Honorable Edward J. Elum
Zachary B. White Maria Klutinoty Edwards
William G. Williams Ryan A. Kuchmaner
Public Relations Committee Jean Madden
Richard R. Kuhn, Chairman Referral Service Committee Rex W. Miller
Larry V. Slagle, Chairman Richard S. Milligan
Craig T. Conley Arnold R. Shifman
Douglas T. Fowler William W. Emley, Sr. D. Stephen Stone, Jr.
Richard P. Gibbs Jon M. Hollingsworth Charles J. Tyburski
Lora L. Goutras Frederic R. Scott Howard L. Wernow
Paul J. Pusateri Anne Piero Silagy Donald P. Wiley
Gerard T. Yost Sara E. Strattan James M. Williams
Jeffrey H. Weltman
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Committee Anthony M. DioGuardi, II James A. DeSmith
Robert C. Meyer, Chairman Mario Gaitanos David L. Dingwell
Kristina M. Harless Lauren A. Gribble
William W. Emley, Sr. Joyce A. Lamb Tyler W. Kahler
Thomas V. Ferrero Webster M. Lonas, Jr. Ryan W. Maxwell
John R. Giua James G. Mannos Rod A. Moore
Leslie Iams Kuntz Darrell N. Markijohn Lucas W. Murray
Terrance J. McGonegal Bobbie L. Marsh Joseph J. Pasquarella
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Robert E. Roland William G. Mittas Nicole Richard
Robert J. Shedlarz Edward D. Murray Kimberly Rippeth
R. Clint Zollinger, Jr. John S. Regas Tonya Rogers
Mary Elizabeth Ulm James J. Thomas
Honorable J. Curtis Werren Beau Wenger
Workers’ Compensation Howard L. Wernow
Committee Zachary B. White
Robert C. Meyer, Chairman Young Lawyers Committee James M. Williams
Daniel D. Eisenbrei, Co-Chairman Whitney L. Willits-Monroe
James T. Batchelder Brandon O. Trent, Co-Chairman Collin S. Wise
Richard F. Brian
David E. Butz Timothy P. Bogner
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THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2020 PAGE 11CLE Update
Make the most of the time that you are confined at home!
Take advantage of the Stark County Bar Association’s SELF-STUDY
courses through our website: www.starkctybar.com.
SUPREME COURT CLE ORDER:
The Commission on Continuing Legal Education has waived the self-study caps for judges and attorneys to complete their
CLE requirements for the 2019-2020 compliance period ending December 31, 2020. Accordingly, attorneys and judges
with the last names beginning with M-Z may complete all CLE requirements through approved self-study courses,
including live interactive webinars, for the compliance period ending December 31, 2020.
This waiver has not been granted to attorneys and judges with the last names beginning with A-L for the 2020/2021
compliance period, which will not end until December 31, 2021. However, as part of your 12 hours of “live credit” you can
meet the requirement by watching live interactive webinars rather than attending in person.
The following Self-Study Courses are currently available:
2019 Family Law Seminar (3 General CLE credit hours)
2019 Estate Planning and Elder Law Symposium (5.75 General CLE & 0.5 Professional Conduct CLE credit hours)
2019 Professional Conduct Seminar (2.5 Professional Conduct CLE credit hours)
2020 Criminal Law Seminar (2 General CLE & 1.0 Professional Conduct CLE credit hours)
2020 Municipal Court Seminar (2 General CLE & 1.0 Professional Conduct CLE credit hours)
SCBA’s self-study courses direct link: https://starkctybar.com/cle/cle-self-study/
SCBA PARTNERS WITH CBA FOR ADDITIONAL CLE OPTIONS:
The Stark County Bar Association has partnered with the Columbus Bar Association (“CBA”) to offer our members a larger
selection of online CLE courses. SCBA members will be permitted to register for any self-study course and/or webinar with
the CBA at their member price and the registration fee will be split between the SCBA and the CBA. In order to receive
this discount and for the SCBA to receive the proceeds, you will need to contact the CBA’s CLE Director, Judy McInturff,
at judy@cbalaw.org OR call her at 614-340-2054 to register for the course and let her know that you are a member of the
SCBA. Please note that if you plan to purchase a course on a weekend or evening, you will need to contact Judy at the CBA
for advanced notice.
CBA’s self-study courses direct link:
http://www.cbalaw.org/CBA_PROD/Main/CLE/Online_CLE_programs.aspx
CBA’s webinars direct link:
http://www.cbalaw.org/CBA_PROD/Main/CLE/CLE_Calendar/Main/CLE/CLE-Calendar.aspx?hkey=a0730790-59af-
4687-9689-34ad24bbaad9
Available and accessible anywhere 24/7!
If you have questions about our online CLE or have problems logging in, please call or e-mail our CLE Director, Richele
Brown, at 330-453-0685 or richele@starkctybar.com.
PAGE 12 THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2020Stark County Bar Association
2020 Family Law Seminar
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
The Historic Onesto Hotel
8:30 A.M. REGISTRATION – Pre-Boxed Continental Breakfast
9:00 A.M. THE EVER CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF CANNABIS LAW IN OHIO
Thomas G. Haren, Esq.
Frantz Ward LLP
Ian N. Friedman, Esq.
Friedman & Nemecek, L.L.C.
11:00 A.M. BREAK
11:15 A.M. GUARDIAN AD LITEM UPDATES: RULE 48 MODIFICATIONS
Chief Magistrate Ali Frantz Rufo
Stark County Family Court
Holly J. Davies, Esq.
Pitinii, Davies & Cazantzes LLC
12:15 P.M. ADJOURN
✁
2020 Family Law Seminar
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
*Members: $105.00 Associate Members: $90.00 Non-Members: $180.00
Name _________________________________________ Atty. Reg. No. _____________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________
*PLEASE NOTE: If you are currently a member of any local bar association, you may attend at our members’ price.
RESERVATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020
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 has been approved for 3.00 General CLE Credit Hours.
PLEASE NOTE: The SCBA will make necessary accommodations to all CLE Events to comply with the
recommendations and orders of the Governor and the Ohio Department of Health concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.
THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2020 PAGE 13The 24th Annual White-Williams Bankruptcy Institute
Thurs., August 20, 2020 9 am – 12:20 pm & Fri., August 21, 2020 9am – 12:20 pm
Live Interactive Webinars
6 CLE Credit Hours (including 1 hour of professional conduct)
Thursday, August 20, 2020
9:00 -10:05 Welcome
Anthony J. DeGirolamo, Esq., Bankruptcy Committee, Stark County Bar Association
Peter G. Tsarnas, Esq., Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Section, Akron Bar Association
Webinar Tips & Instructions
Akron Bar Association & Stark County Bar Association Staff
Class Action & Bankruptcy (1.0)
Harold A. Corzin, Esq. Corzin & Corzin
Morris H. Laatsch, III Esq.
William J. Price, Esq. Elk & Elk
10:05 – 10:10 5 min BREAK
10:10 – 10:55 Case Law Update (.75)
Materials prepared by Judge Russ H. Kendig, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Ohio; additional
materials and presentation by Anthony J. DeGirolamo, Esq. & Peter G. Tsarnas, Esq.
10:55 – 11:05 10 min BREAK
11:05 – 12:20 Chapter 13 Plan Form (1.25)
Judge Alan M. Koschik, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Ohio
Keith L. Rucinski, Esq. Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee, Akron
Dynele L. Schinker-Kuharich, Esq. Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee, Canton
George Vogl, Director, Best Case by Stretto
12:20 Adjourn for the Day
Friday, August 21, 2020
9:00 - 9:35 Welcome
Anthony J. DeGirolamo, Esq., Bankruptcy Committee, Stark County Bar Association
Peter G. Tsarnas, Esq., Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Section, Akron Bar Association
Webinar Tips & Reminders
Akron Bar Association & Stark County Bar Association Staff
Update from the Office of the U.S. Trustee (.50)
Andy Vara, U.S. Trustee, Region 9
Derrick Rippy, Trial Attorney, Office of the U.S. Trustee
9:35 – 9:40 5 min BREAK
9:40 – 10:40 Small Business Chapter 11s (1.0)
Kate M. Bradley, Trial Attorney, Office of the U.S. Trustee
Bridget A. Franklin, Subchapter V Trustee
Julie K. Zurn, Chapter 7 Trustee
10:40 – 10:50 10 min BREAK & Dean Wyman Scholarship Drawing
10:50 – 11:50 Truth, Justice & the Alternative Factway (1.0 professional conduct)
F. Daniel Balmert, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP (Retired)
11:50 – 12:20 The Impact on COVID-19 on Bankruptcy Law Practice (.50)
Anthony J. DeGirolamo, Esq. & Peter G. Tsarnas, Esq.
12:20 Adjourn
PAGE 14 THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2020WHITE-WILLIAMS BANKRUPTCY INSTITUTE 8/20/20 & 8/21/20 from 9:00 am – 12:20 pm
Register online at www.akronbar.org/events
OR Register by phone Akron Bar Association 330-436-0112
OR *Mail this form and your check to: Akron Bar Association, 57 S. Broadway St., Akron, OH 44308.
NAME:__________________________________________________________________________________
EMPLOYER:_____________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________________________________________________
PHONE: (_____) _____-_____________ E-MAIL: ________________________________________________
(must provide in order to receive registration confirmation/receipt/link to materials)
OHIO REG. # ____________________
GENERAL SEMINAR INFORMATION:
SEMINAR FEE LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR: In order to participate in the
(includes Electronic Materials) webinar, you will click on a link that will be emailed to you.
This link will be unique to you and allow us to track your
Akron Bar Member _____$180.00 attendance. You will need to view the webinar on a device
with internet access and sound.
Stark County Bar Member _____$180.00 EACH PARTICIPANT MUST PROVIDE A UNIQUE EMAIL ADDRESS:
Individual email addresses are required because this is how
Attorney Non-Member _____$230.00 you receive confirmation of your registration, payment
receipt, your unique webinar weblink, and your attendance
certificate.
Non-Attorney _____$ 80.00
MATERIALS: Handouts for this program will be provided to all
Bankruptcy Judge or attendees in electronic, rather than hard copy format. When
Law Clerk _____ COMP you register, be sure to include your email address so that we
can notify you when the electronic materials are available.
TOTAL FEE: $__________ The materials will be available at
www.akronbar.org/materials
Registration Options:
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations must be submitted in
writing via email: cle@akronbar.org
Online: www.akronbar.org
with credit card payment If no cancellation is received PRIOR to 9 am the day before
the seminar, no refund will be issued. The Akron Bar
Association & The Stark County Bar Association reserve the
Phone/Email: Akron Bar Association 330-436-0112 right to change or cancel the program if circumstances
cle@akronbar.org with check or credit card warrant.
payment
ACCREDITATION: The Akron Bar Association is an approved
sponsor of Continuing Legal Education seminars. Under Rule
Mail this form and your check to: X (Ohio CLE) we will request credit for this program.
Akron Bar Association
57 S. Broadway St. SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If special
Akron, OH 44308 arrangements are required for individuals to participate in
this seminar, please contact the CLE Department at 330-436-
0112, at least one week prior to the seminar.
*Please Note: Due to COVID-19, the Akron Bar
Association building is closed and our mail is being
forwarded to a staff member’s home by the post
office. Some senders are having their mail returned
as “undeliverable.” To ensure we receive your
registration in a timely manner, we highly
encouraged registration by website, email, or
phone.
THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2020 PAGE 15Stark County Bar Association
2020 Criminal Law Seminar Video Replay
Friday, September 11, 2020 • SCBA Conference Room
8:30 A.M. REGISTRATION – Coffee & Doughnuts
9:00 A.M. U.S. AND OHIO SUPREME COURT CASE UPDATE
Russ S. Bensing, Esq.
Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
10:00 A.M. OVI AND THE INTOXILYZER 8000
Steven A. Reisch, Esq.
Stark County Public Defender’s Office
10:30 A.M. BREAK
10:45 A.M. SUBSTANCE ABUSE: AN UPDATE ON MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT
Keith Hochadel
President/CEO CommQuest
11:40 A.M. CHANGES TO RECORD SEALING LAW
Jacob T. Will, Esq.
Malarcik, Pierce, Munyer & Will
12:15 P.M. ADJOURN
2020 Criminal Law Seminar Video Replay
✁
Friday, September 11, 2020
*Members: $90.00 Associate Members: $75.00 Non-Members: $165.00
Name _________________________________________ Atty. Reg. No. _____________________
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 approved for 3.00 General CLE Credit Hours including 1.00 Professional Conduct CLE Credit Hour.
PLEASE NOTE: The SCBA will make necessary accommodations to all CLE Events to comply with the
recommendations and orders of the Governor and the Ohio Department of Health concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.
PAGE 16 THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2020Stark County Bar Association
2020 Law Day Seminar
“Your Vote, Your Voice, Our Democracy:
The 19th Amendment at 100”
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 • SCBA Conference Room
12:45 P.M. REGISTRATION
MODERATOR: Jill C. McQueen, SCBA’s Labor Law Committee Chair
1:15 P.M. Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and the #MeToo Movement’s Impact
James J. Collum, Esq., Law Office of James J. Collum, LLC
2:15 P.M. The History of Sex in the Law
Bradley S. S. Dunn, Esq., Regional Director, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Akron office
3:15 P.M. BREAK
3:30 P.M. OCRC Process: Birth to Death
Bradley S. S. Dunn, Esq., Regional Director, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Akron office
4:00 P.M. OCRC Practice Tips
Todd W. Evans, Esq.
4:30 P.M. ADJOURN
2020 Law Day Seminar
✁
“Your Vote, Your Voice, Our Democracy: The 19th Amendment at 100”
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
*Members: $90.00 Associate Members: $75.00 Non-Members: $165.00
Name _________________________________________ Atty. Reg. No. _____________________
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 approved for 3.00 General CLE Credit Hours
PLEASE NOTE: The SCBA will make necessary accommodations to all CLE Events to comply with the
recommendations and orders of the Governor and the Ohio Department of Health concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.
THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2020 PAGE 17New Member Spotlight • Don’t Forget to Welcome...
Heather R. Duncan, Esquire
Why did you join the Stark County Bar Association?
Working for Community Legal Aid, I practice in several
counties, but my office is in Canton, so most often I am in
Stark County courts. I appreciate that the Stark County
Bar Association is active in the community and keeps its
members updated and informed.
What practice areas interest you the most?
I started my legal career as a prosecutor and now work at
Community Legal Aid, so I have handled both criminal
and civil cases. I enjoy helping people and making them
feel empowered.
What groups or activities are you involved in outside
of work? Heather R. Duncan, Esquire
This spring I started a garden. I will soon have many, many The Ohio State University , 2002
vegetables that I may actually eat. I also enjoy traveling
University of Akron School of Law, 2013
(although not recently!) and just hanging out.
Admitted to the Bar in 2013
What motto will shape/ has shaped your legal career? Community Legal Aid Services
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
closer to family and go to graduate school (biology);
What is your favorite legally-related movie or book? somehow, I ended up in law school 10 years later. I still
There are many, but the most recent include, for fiction, live in Akron but work in Canton.
“Bosch.” It is a novel series and a TV show. And for
non-fiction, the book “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the If you could represent any client today, who would it
American City” by Matthew Desmond. It is a wonderfully be and why?
written book that tells the stories of several families living There are many answers to this question, but since I just
in poverty. recently watched “Making a Murderer,” I am going to say
Steven Avery and Brandon Dassey. As an attorney, so
Are you a Stark County native? What brought you to much that went on in those cases was shocking.
Stark County?
No, I grew up in Columbus and moved to Akron to be
Do You Want More Clients?
Why Not Join the SCBA’s Lawyer Referral Service?
If interested please contact Paulie Wagner, our Referral Secretary
330.453.0685 / SCBAReferral@starkctybar.com
PAGE 18 THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2020Legal Avenues: Your Road to Solutions
Strategies for Changing Another option to increase business is to adapt your
practice to focus on serving a specific business sec-
Your Practice Area Focus tor. For example, providing labor and employment
Are you considering changing your practice area services to hotels. Some things to take into consider-
focus from an area that is seeing a drop in activity to ation when looking for a niche are whether there are
one that is undergoing an uptick in demand? other practitioners in the area providing services in
Increased activity in the areas of labor and employ- the specialized area, is there the potential for future
ment law, products liability law, and estate planning growth, and are there potential conflicts?
is expected during the current health crisis.1 It is like- Evaluate your existing clients and the industries they
ly that there will be fewer real estate transactions and represent to see if there is a distinct service you can
small business matters.2 offer to them. Are those clients then willing to help
A small Ohio firm, Rittgers & Rittgers has begun you make additional contacts in the industry? Are
making this type of transition. It has an office in Ox- there local and national organizations you can join to
ford that worked primarily with university students, make additional connections in the industry? Be sure
who are no longer on campus. That office’s attorneys to include your industry specific focus in your bio-
will be switching their focus to serving clients going graphical information on your web site and on
through bankruptcy, which is a practice area that is LinkedIn.5
seeing an increase in filings.3 When changing practice areas, attention to ethics
Attorneys who switched their practice focus during issues is essential. ABA Model Rule 1.1 requires that
the Great Recession are sharing their experiences “A lawyer shall provide competent representation to
with attorneys considering change in today’s envi- a client. Competent representation requires the legal
ronment. Attorney Rebecca Glatzer describes how knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation rea-
she transitioned from dealing with primarily real sonably necessary for representation.” When moving
estate transactions to domestic relations issues. When into a new practice area, sometimes attorneys will
real estate work evaporated a decade ago, she looked work with a co-counsel with significant experience in
for a practice area that she was interested in that still a particular area. That relationship brings up the ne-
had significant activity. cessity to have the client consent to that arrangement.
She took CLEs to update her skills in domestic rela- Care must also be taken when advertising services in
tions and joined the local family bar group. She rec- the practice concentration. To avoid the appearance
ommends these types of activities to ease the transi- of any false or misleading communication as prohib-
tion. During these times of social distancing, that ited by ABA Model Rule 7.1.6
may mean participating in virtual networking events
or posting on social media. She also suggests taking
pro bono cases in the new practice area to develop By Kendel Croston, M.L.S.
relevant skills.4 Stark County Law Library
krcroston@starkcountyohio.gov
Footnotes
1
”Two Practice Areas Poised to Expand Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic” Lexis Legal Advantage. 15 May 2020. Accessed 25 May 2020. Available
at: https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/b/trends/posts/two-practice-areas-poised-to-expand-despite-the-covid-19-
pandemic
2
Hornsby, William. “The Ethics of the Pivot: What to Know if You Need to Change Direction in Your Practice” attorneyatwork. 26 May 2020.
Accessed 26 May 2020. Available at: https://www.attorneyatwork.com/the-ethics-of-the-pivot/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium
=rss&utm_campaign=the-ethics-of-the-pivot
3
Josten, Bill. “Small Law Firms, Take Advantage of Your Agility in Times of Struggle” Legal Executive Institute. 24 March 2020. Accessed 26 May
2020. Available at: https://www.legalexecutiveinstitute.com/small-law-firms-agility/
4
Glatzer, Rebecca. “From Jobless to Employed: How I Switched Practice Areas During the Great Recession” 14 May 2020. Accessed 26 May 2020.
Available at: https://attorneyatlawmagazine.com/how-switch-practice-areas-during-recession
5
Schmidt, Sally J. “Targeting an Industry Niche: How to Build Industry Expertise and Position Yourself As an Expert in 7 Steps” attorneyatwork19
May 2020. Accessed 26 May 2020. Available at: https://www.attorneyatwork.com/targeting-an-industry-niche-7-steps-to-build-expertise/
6
Hornsby.
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