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THIS MONTH’S ISSUE

President’s Message ............................................................................3

Nuts & Bolts Lecture: Family Law Trials ..............................................5

CCBA Welcomes Judge Elect David Gregerson ..................................7

CCBA Annual Meeting & Lunch............................................................8

CCBA Picnic in the Courtyard................................................................9

2012 CLE and Nuts & Bolts Calendar ................................................11

Community Mediation Services’ Basic Mediation Training................12

Nuts & Bolts Lecture: Handling Liens in Personal Injury Cases........13

CCBA Monthly Board Meeting............................................................15

Superior Court Clerk’s Alert ................................................................16


The Devil’s Advocate ..........................................................................18

Young Lawyers Section CLE Schedule ..............................................20

Double Hearsay ..................................................................................22

Hearsay Profile: Jane Clark ................................................................23

Clark County Volunteer Lawyers’ Program ........................................24

Law Library News................................................................................25

News You Can Use..............................................................................25

Attorney Bookkeeping Tips ................................................................25

SW Washington Lawyer Referral Service ..........................................26

Events Calendar ..................................................................................26

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTKurt Rylander(360) [email protected]

TRUSTEEJane Clark(360) [email protected]

TRUSTEEArin Dunn(360) [email protected]

TRUSTEEJill Sasser(360) [email protected]

VLP REPRESENTATIVEDavid Gregerson(360) [email protected]

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HEARSAY - AUGUST 2012 326 CLARK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

Dear Fellow bar association members:

As I write this column the last of the dog days of August areupon us; the hottest, most sultry days of the summer. As youmay know, the term has its roots in Roman times when the starSirius, the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major (LargeDog), rose just before or at dawn during July and August. It’shard for me to believe that fall is just a few short weeks away.With that in mind I have just two matters to address this month:The results of the annual American Bar Association meeting heldin early August and the upcoming Clark County Bar AssociationAnnual Meeting in September.

As I mentioned last month, the ABA Annual Meeting took placein Chicago from August 2-7. I attended the House of Delegatesmeeting on Monday and Tuesday, August 6 and 7. This year’s ses-sion of the HOD was not as contentious as some in the past withthe exception of one particular resolution, Resolution 101, offeredby the Section of Litigation. The resolution urged the HOD toadopt the Guidelines for Retention of Experts by Lawyers, datedAugust 2012, and urged counsel to consider utilization of theGuidelines in retaining experts for client matters. While there wassignificant support for the resolution, representatives for many ofthe ABA’s sections and committees spoke in opposition to it andthe resolution ultimately failed to be adopted.

The highlight of the HOD meeting was the presentation of theABA medal, the highest award the ABA confers. The ABA Medalrecognizes “exceptionally distinguished service by a lawyer orlawyers to the cause of American jurisprudence.” The recipientwas Morris S. Dees, founder of the Southern Poverty Law Cen-ter, for his work advancing civil rights and access to justice. Mr.Dees gave a stirring acceptance speech which had a strong emo-

tional impact on many of the delegates. You can find a detailedarticle on the award and Mr. Dees’ accomplishments athttp://www.abanow.org/2012/07/morris-dees-receives-aba-medal-for-advancing-civil-rights-and-access-to-justice/ or youcan watch a video of the award presentation athttp://www.abanow.org/2012/08/civil-rights-icon-morris-dees-receives-aba-medal/.

Finally, the CCBA will hold its annual meeting and lunch onMonday, September 10, 2012 starting at noon at the Red Lion atthe Quay. There will be reports from Judge Johnson about Supe-rior Court, Judge Schreiber about District Court, and ScottWeber about the Clerk’s Office. Additionally, the association’streasurer, J.D. Nellor, will present the budget for the upcomingyear and the association will hold its annual elections. I will alsogive an overview of the association’s new mentorship programwhich will be initiated in the fall. Please consider attending ifyour schedule permits.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

JOHN FAIRGRIEVECCBA President

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To participate, members pay a small one-time annual fee. (The service is free to the public.) For more information, call the CCBA at 360-695-5975.

THE SWLRS REFERRED 225 CLIENTS IN THE MONTH OF JUNEAdministrative Law ......................................................22Bankruptcy ....................................................................7Business & Corp ............................................................2Consumer ....................................................................15Criminal ........................................................................18Debtor/Creditor- ............................................................2Family Law ..................................................................41General Litigation ........................................................59Labor & Employment....................................................14Real Property................................................................27Wills & Trusts ................................................................8Worker’s Comp ..............................................................6ADA ................................................................................1International Law............................................................2

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UPCOMING EVENTSAugust 30, 2012Young Lawyers Section CLEPublic Service Center - Noon

September 5, 2012CCBA Board MeetingCCBA Office - Noon

September 6, 2012YLS Annual Meeting and Election of Officers. Main Event - 5:00pm

September 9, 2012SOFTBALL GAME: YLS vs. “Senior” AttorneysPrarie Field - Noon until YLS Victory

September 10, 2012CCBA Annual MeetingRed Lion at the Quay - Noon

September 11, 2012Superior Court Bench/Bar meetingCourthouse - Noon

September 12, 2012Family Law Section MeetingTommy O’s - 11:30am

September 12, 2012Nuts & Bolts CLE : Family Law TrialsRed Lion at the Quay 3:00pm - 5:00pm

September 13, 2012Young Lawyers Section CLEPublic Service Center - Noon

September 19, 2012Hearsay Committee MeetingKurt Rylander’s Office - Noon


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FOR SALE in the Law Library through September, 2012The law library is taking blind bids on the following items:1. Is It Admissible? 2011/2012 courtroom handbook with fulltext CD Rom.2. Washington Lawyers Practice Manual 2011 CD Rom.3. Attacking and Defending Drunk Driving Tests looseleafpages plus CD Rom.4. Washington Practice volumes 6 and 6A, civil jury instructions.5. How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim - NOLO.Give your bid to the law librarian through the end of September.Bids must indicate your name, phone number, amount, anditem(s) on which you are bidding. Winners will be notified in earlyOctober. We reserve the right to withdraw an item from bidding.

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CCBA Membership Forms will be mailed out soon! Please returnyour form by the end of September to retain your membershipprivileges. We’ve added some great new benefits this year with dis-counts to several local businesses exclusively for our members!

The Superior Court Bench/Bar committee meeting will be atnoon on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 in Judge Nichols’ jury room.

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CCBA SOFTBALL GAME & BBQ YLS vs. “Senior” Attorneys

Saturday, September 9, 2012

Prairie Field Sports Complex

Noon until YLS victory

The annual Young vs. “Senior” Lawyer Softball Game

will be held on Saturday, September 9th at noon.

The game will be at the Prairie Field Sports Complex.

The complex is on NE 137th Ave. in Vancouver.

“Senior” Attorneys interested should contact team captain

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Young Attorneys interested should contact team captain

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You are a “young lawyer” if under 36 years of age or five

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Please come out and enjoy free food

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HEARSAY - AUGUST 2012 524CLARK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

Susan Arney, Executive DirectorAshley Belisle, Program CoordinatorAdministrative: 360-823-0423E-mail: [email protected] have embarked on journey I want to share with you. I am going towalk the Portland marathon in October. I have been training sinceFebruary. I would like to invite every attorney in the Bar to supportme with a pledge to benefit the Volunteer Lawyers Program. Thepledge should take the form of a dollar amount for every mile I com-plete or if you wish, simply a donation. If I complete the fullmarathon, that is 26.2 miles. Email me at [email protected] withyour pledge. I will email you a confirmation and email you updateson my training. Thank you for your support.Thanks, SusanMANY THANKS TO ALL THE ATTORNEYS AND PARA-LEGALS WHO STAFFED THE ADVICE CLINICS,HOMELESS CLINICS, PROVIDED REPRESENTATION,AND VOLUNTEERED IN THE HOMELESS COURT INTHE MONTH OF JUNE

DIRECT REPRESENTATIONMarvin Benson, Sidney Dolquist, Scott Matthews,Randy Stewart, Todd Trierweiler

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YWCA SAFECHOICE DV CLINIC:Marlene Hansen, Christie Martin, Katie McGinley,Lisa Peterson, Jill Sasser

FAMILY LAW:Ivan Culbertson, Ed Dawson, Sidney Dolquist,Lori Gascon, Susan Phillips Hammann,Lincoln Harvey, Juliet Laycoe,Christie Martin, Scott Matthews, Katie McGinley,

GENERAL LAW:Hugh Potter, Rick Potter, Stewart Martin

HOMELESS COURT:Chuck Buckley, Jeff Courser Nathan Petersen, Abby Powell,Diane Sweet, Anna Waendelin

HOMELESS SHELTER:David Feeney, Peter Fels, Dustin Klinger, Janna Lovejoy

HOUSING JUSTICE PROJECT:Ed Dawson, Evan Hull, Brian Mackenzie, Scott Matthews, ScottStaples, Bill Thayer, Ben Wolff

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Civil attorney David Gregerson is about to join the ClarkCounty Superior Court bench. He is set to be sworn in comeJanuary of 2013. He will be yet another new face on the benchjoining Judge Dan Stahnke and Judge Greg Gonzales as fellownewcomers to the Superior Court bench all within the last year.He will replace longtime Superior Court Judge John Wulle.

The voters chose Gregerson to replace Judge Wulle in theAugust primary election. Because only two candidates were run-ning, the winner of the primary automatically becomes thewinner of the general election. Gregerson made a little ClarkCounty history in the process. It's been 37 years since a sittingjudge lost an election in Clark County. While negative press inthe Columbian clearly played a role in Judge Wulle's defeat, allobservers seemed to agree that Gregerson ran a superb cam-paign. So Gregerson will join the bench in January and take overin Department 2. The good news? He does get a full fourmonths to spend figuring out how to transition out of privatepractice—something Judge Gonzales was forced to accomplishin a just a few days. Gregerson did make a point in our inter-view to say the bar and the community owe Judge Wulle a greatdeal of gratitude for his years of service to the county, first asdeputy attorney general for Washington, then District and thenthe Superior Court bench. He also acknowledged Judge Wulle'smany acts of community service—especially with the PearsonAir Museum.

Gregerson recognizes that he will have a steep learning curvetaking on his new position. Although an experienced civil litiga-tor, he intends to “hit the books” in criminal law and shadowsome of the other judges on their dockets. Fortunately, he saysthe other judges have already reached out to him offering what-ever help they can. His reputation as a hard worker and hisplans to attend the first judicial college offered should bring himup to speed quickly. At age 44, Gregerson will be our youngestmember of the Superior Court bench. With the voter's approvalevery four years, he intends to finish his legal career there.

The most appealing aspect of the job for him is the human inter-action aspect . He plans to make sure each and every lawyer andlitigant is provided a fair opportunity to supply any input desiredand be treated respectfully in the process.

I asked him what he would like to say to attorneys who sup-ported Judge Wulle in the election and whether they shouldhave any trepidation appearing in front of him. He reponded bysaying he welcomes attorneys who supported Judge Wulle andrespects their reasons for doing so. He indicated he really wantsto start his judicial career on a clean slate and work to be the bestjudge he can. Now that the election is over, he stated he felt itwas time for everyone to close ranks and get back to making surethe justice system works properly. Gregerson does say he willmiss some aspects of private practice, and in particular the rela-tionships with many loyal and long-term clients.

So just who is this guy we elected? Well he does play the accor-dion. Refer to the March issue of Hearsay for info on his musicalprowess. And he is a local boy. He was raised in the Minnehahaneighborhood and his father made his living as a welder andbusinessman. David graduated from Hudson's Bay in 1985. Forcollege, he attended Pepperdine University, earning a degree inpsychology in 1989. His J.D. from Vanderbilt Law followed in1992. He does have a lot of civil experience—something thecounty's non-criminal litigators will appreciate when he weighsin on their cases. He also served as a judge pro-tem in Districtcourt since 2004. Asked when he first felt the urge to become ajudge he points to his experience as a pro tem. Over the years,he says he learned from watching other lawyers and judges inaction. He is particularly fascinated by the balance betweenintellect and temperament–how judging is both a science and anart. He says many of his colleagues encouraged him to considerthe judicial path because of that experience in the courtroom.His campaign website contains the following quote,"I alwaysstrive for grace under pressure and to resolve conflicts under themaxim of ‘first seek to understand, then to be understood.’”

On the personal side, he is married and along with his spouse,Maya, has a daughter aged 15 and a son aged 12.

So our Judge Elect will spend the next four months working withhis soon-to-be-former partner Dean Langsdorf in trying to figureout what to do with his current case load and longtime establishedclients. He will then ascend to the bench as our newest electedjudge. Welcome aboard David! We all hope you make it a success.

CCBA Welcomes JudgeElect David Gregerson

Have you ever stuck your foot in yourmouth when you see a beautiful, glow-ing woman, ask her when she is due,and come to find out she just had a biglunch? Well, it is officially safe to askJill Sasser and Crystal (Lambert)Schroeder when they are due. TheseBFFs did not plan to have their babiesat the same time, but they are duewithin several weeks of each other inearly October. Crystal is having a girland Jill is waiting to be surprised andslogged through around 450 names to narrow it down to 100(just kidding). Donations to the college funds begin today!

Judge Johnson celebrated a biganniversary in July – she and judicialassistant extraordinaire, DonnelleBreeding, celebrated their 22ndanniversary working together (as weknow, this is longer than most mar-riages last). Being the best boss, JudgeJohnson celebrated their longevity bytreating Donelle to a picnic lunch inthe Courtyard (which just happened tobe the CCBA BBQ). Donnelle is

exceptional at guarding the gate and making sure things runsmoothly. They say that behind every successful man is awoman, but in turn, next to every successful woman, is anothersuccessful woman who is loyal, trustworthy and knows herfavorite drink of choice!

Judge Woolard ran a successful race to keep her seat in Depart-ment 8, but many of you may not know that one of her campaigndirectors was local attorney Gimi Larsen. Those of you practic-ing here in the 90’s will recall that Judge Woolard and Gimiworked together at Morse & Bratt when Gimi was Gimi Page.

The Judge, her supporters,and a host of buttons werefound at one of the Six toSunset concerts at EstherShort Park. The buttonsmust have worked!

You may recall theColumbian article on ourSuperhero Judge, Scott Col-lier, who isolates broken legs, clears airways and keeps calm in anemergency. In June, Judge Collier’s assistance was required inthe Clerk’s office when a litigant passed out while filing papers toset a hearing. Judge Collier assessed the situation and handed thepatient over to paramedics when they arrived on the scene. Thenext week the same litigant passed out in Judge Johnson’s court-room during a TRO hearing. Perhaps because she left her cape athome, we did not see Judge Johnson leap the bench to performmouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Judge Nichols displayed a jaunty littlescooter and his ankle wrapped like aChristmas present when he returnedfrom vacation with a torn Achilles ten-don. Always work before pleasure, theJudge was playing tennis with his wifein Central Oregon when somethingsnapped, and his golf game for theafternoon (and months thereafter)was ruined. Here’s hoping for aspeedy recovery!

Your esteemed colleague Raisa Judicata can’t be everywhere. If youhave a tidbit of news you would like the world to know, send a noteto [email protected]. Raisa usually checks in the first Mon-day of every month. Remember, it is your ethical duty to supportyour member organization with juicy gossip and goings on.

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Lovely baby bumps!

Judge Nichols is a good sport!

Judge Woolard buttons up the vote.

Judge Johnson and Marla Heikkalareminisce about anniversaries and afew good men.

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CCBA Annual Meeting and LunchMonday September 10, 2012

12:00 – 3:30 PMRed Lion at the Quay

100 Columbia Street, Vancouver

Judge Johnson will give a Superior Court reportJudge Schreiber will give a District Court report

Clerks office and committee reportsTreasures Report – J.D. Nellor

Election of the new CCBA Board of Trustees

In an effort to better accommodate our membersPre-Paid registration is mandatory for lunch.

Italian Buffet Lunch: $25.00 Without Lunch: $5.00

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Phone: (360) 695-5975 ~ Fax: (360) 737-6891

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At lunchtime on July 20, 2012 the weather was not as hot as atypical summer picnic day, but record numbers crowded theCourtyard at the Public Service Building for burgers and dogsand to catch up with each other at this annual event. Judge RichMelnick again did the honors at the grill, and used his best per-suasive skills to steer folks to hot dogs when the burgers

temporarily ran out. Little Madeline, at just over two months,was the youngest picnic goer, and the oldest….well we don’tneed to go there. The Bar had its annual ticket raffle and winnerswere Suzan Clark (who bought 20 tickets!), Kim Nigg, KaseyVu, Scott Weber, Susan Arney and Steve Quinn. Enjoy the restof summer!

CCBA Picnic in the CourtyardJEAN McCOYHearsay Special Correspondent

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Call 695-5975 to registerFor firms with new associates, this series is a great way to support your local bar association and provide new

associates with an introduction to the community and a broad set of useful legal skills and information.

The Devil’s Advocate is an anonymous column that presents opposing positions of hot, politically incendiary legal topics of the day. The positions are presented from opposing view points. The author(s), who will remain anonymous, specifically do NOT endorse any position advocated, in the true spirit of legal advocacy. The author(s) take comfort in RPC 1.2(b)

“A lawyer's representation of a client, including representation by appointment, does not constitute an endorsement of the client's political, economic, social or moral views or activities.”

FIRE ME UP Pot is no more harmful than cigarettes or alcohol,

both of which are regulated, taxed, and sold to adults. Presidents, Vice Presidents, Nobel Peace Prize win-ners, scientists, Harvard psychologists, rock stars, and celebrities all have toked up, munched out, and floated high, even if some didn’t inhale. People are going to do it no matter what.

It is a waste of taxpayer money, and police, court, and prison time and resources to pursue these high times hippies. Tax it, regulate it, make money and re-duce prison, court, and jail congestion.

Drug dealers would be out of business as State sanctioned dispensaries gave premium weed to adults.

Leave a prohibition on marijuana in the 50s, like every other bad social and fashion faux pas.

Freedom should include allowing responsible adults to put into their bodies what they want.

As the cable series Weeds shows, pot is widely ac-cepted among house wives and suburbanites nation-wide.

How awesome would it be to go to Starbucks and get a hash brownie to go with a Frappuccino.

Plus, its cool to be high. Just ask the President.

DO THE RIGHT THING Just because society mistakenly allows some drug

abuse to be decriminalized is no excuse to allow more. Pot is a drug. It is bad for the health, especially when inhaled (maybe Clinton had the right idea).

Today’s toker is tomorrow’s trainspotter. It is a short step from inhaling to injecting, and the State should continue wisely to impede that step.

Legalizing marijuana, even though already preva-lent, would make it even more prevalent, and easier for kids to access and, in their immaturity, abuse.

If grass was legal it would be everywhere as people cranked up a reefer outside the library, in Esther Short Park, at mayoral campaign events, and in the smoking area outside The Columbian, among other high profile drug locations.

Pot impairs the immune system from fighting dis-ease, increasing the likelihood of health problems. Pot also leads to psychosis, impaired memory, and disori-entation, not to mention sexual dysfunction! No one ever won a marathon while lighting up on maryjane.

The last thing we need at a coffee house is to spill our coffee tripping over a loser space coasting on the ground, high on ganja.

It’s not cool to be stoned, just stupid.

Initiative Measure No. 502: REEFER MADNESS This measure would license and regulate marijuana production, distribution, and possession for persons over twenty-one; remove state-law criminal and civil penalties for activities that it au-thorizes; tax marijuana sales; and earmark marijuana-related revenues.

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Community Mediation Services will be conducting a 40-hourBasic Mediation Training on September 6, 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2012at the Clark County Public Service Center. This 5-day training isa high-energy, high-quality synthesis of 20 years of conflict reso-lution experience. This training is the first step for anyone whowants to become a mediator. It also useful for people want toknow more about the mediation process and wish to hone theircommunication and conflict resolution skills. Past participantshave included attorneys, counselors, teachers, engineers, andcommunity leaders.

About the Training:The program includes instruction on conflict theory and styles,active listening and communication techniques, trustbuilding, collaborative negotiations, the mediation process andthe mediator’s role and ethics. It provides an interest-based andfacilitative approach to conflict resolution that empowers peopleto resolve differences with the aid of skilled mediators.

The material will be presented through lecture, demonstrationand large and small group exercises including several simulatedmediations. Nancy Pionk, J.D., Executive Director of Commu-nity Mediation Services will be the lead trainer with over 10years’ experience in providing this training. Many experiencedmediators will also act as presenters and individual coaches,which allows participants to experience many diverse styles ofmediating. We also draw upon the participants’ own conflictexperience and wisdom to create a dynamic and fun learningenvironment.

Register before August 20, 2012 for the early-bird rate of $595.This training is also approved for 37 general WSBA CLE Cred-its including 2.25 Ethics Credits. Community MediationServices is a Washington Mediation Association approvedpracticum program and this training meets the classroomrequirement for mediator certification through the WashingtonMediation Association. Community Mediation Services will beoffering an opportunity to participate in a Practicum programfor certification after the training.

About Community Mediation Services: For 20 years, Community Mediation Services (CMS) hasempowered Clark County residents to improve communica-tions and resolve disagreements by providing conflict resolutionservices and training. CMS has a long history of training media-tors and mentoring mediation volunteers. In 2010, with thesupport of many long-time mediators, CMS transitioned from agovernment agency to a non-profit agency. CMS currently pro-vides mediation services and training in both community andbusiness contexts. For more information, go to mediationclark-county.org.

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September 6, 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2012at the Clark County Public Service Center

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This 40 hour training includes conflict theory, conflict styles,active listening and communication techniques, trust building,

collaborative negotiations and the mediation process.

Register Now! Space is Limited!Before August 20: $595After August 20: $650

Non-profit and group discounts available.

For more information, call:

(360) 334-5862or visit us at:www.mediationclarkcounty.org

In the spirit of keeping the Clark County Bar Association(“CCBA”) community informed of important announcementsand events, we intend to publish an email blast, which will bedistributed once per month (approximately two weeks afterpublication of the most recent Hearsay issue). The email blastwill include official CCBA announcements and activities, as wellas events and activities endorsed by CCBA.

While the CCBA would like to help support all members’ activi-ties, we cannot produce email blasts for all. It would simplycause email glut for our members.

Email Blast Submission GuidelinesIn order for a message to be considered for inclusion in themonthly email blast to all CCBA members, the following guide-lines must be observed:

1. Messages must be short and to the point (preferably no morethan one paragraph), without graphics and MUST include a

contact person AND THEIR CONTACT INFO - either an e-mail address or phone number in the text of the e-mail.2. Messages must pertain directly to the CCBA. The email blastis not intended for the promotion of personal news orannouncements.

3. Format: Please use Arial 14 point type, flush left, and bold forheadlines only. To keep our communication streamlined andefficient, please do not use colored text and we will not publishfiles with e-mails with embedded graphics.

4. Messages must be submitted directly to the CCBA officemanager ([email protected])

E-mail Approval and Submission InstructionsPrior to submission, all e-mails must be approved by the Presi-dent of the CCBA Board of Trustees. Once you have submittedthe message to CCBA office manager and it has been approved itwill then be included in the next email blast.

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In the left hand column of the webpage under County Clerk theSubmit Strikes & Setovers link is at the bottom of the list. The

intent to eliminate the numerous emails received by the docketclerk, as well as convenience for attorneys. Please use this forminstead of emails to advise us of strikes and set-over's to domesticand civil dockets. If there are any issues or if you have sugges-tions to improve the form, please give us you input.

SCOTT WEBERClark County Clerk

Superior Court Clerk’s Alert


Board members in attendance: S. Clark (presiding), J. Clark, K.Rylander, A. Dunn, J. Sasser arrives 12:28 PM. Staff in atten-dance: L. Darco

1. No minutes were submitted for the June Meeting

2. Nellor is not present, therefore no verbal treasurer’s report.Written financials were provided.

3. Old business:a. Kaiser balance transfer: JD was not present so noupdate was available.b. Lease Renewal Update: D. Gregerson reported via emailthat an agreement of $650.00/month for 1 year was negoti-ated. A motion to approve was made, seconded and passed.c. Summer BBQ update: Board members agreed to donate$50.00 gift certificates to a favorite restaurant to be used asraffle prizes.d. Barrister’s Ball: The date has been set as February 23,2012 at Pearson. The $500.00 deposit has been made. S.Clark will accompany L. Darco to meet with caterer when thetime comes. The general theme of the ball will revolve aroundthe CCBA’s 35th Anniversary. Clark’s assistant will create aslideshow utilizing pictures of past events. A call for photoswill be placed in Hearsay.

4. New Businessa. Membership Survey: A. Dunn is still in the process ofcreating it.b. September Annual Meeting: The date has been set asSeptember 10, 2012 at noon at the Red Lion. There was somediscussion regarding a presentation on the Mentorship Pro-gram to follow the meeting as there will not be a CLE offered.c. New Trustees: S. Clark will head a committee com-prised of J. Fairgrieve and J. Sasser to review applications forthe open Trustee position being vacated by J. Clark. d. GAL: L. Darco reported that the GAL Title 11 Trainingin June was well attended and brought a profit of roughly$4000.00. The GAL committee would like to offer Title 11training on a yearly basis. J. Clark (CLE Committee Chairper-son) is in support of the idea.e. Membership Incentives: A motion was made, secondedand approved to contact local businesses seeking discounts tobe used as member incentives. S. Clark is hesitant to use theword “partnership” so we will take our cues from the MBAand their program.

5. There being no more business before the board, on motionduly made, seconded, and passed, the board meeting wasADJOURNED.

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In the left hand column of the webpage under County Clerk theSubmit Strikes & Setovers link is at the bottom of the list. The

intent to eliminate the numerous emails received by the docketclerk, as well as convenience for attorneys. Please use this forminstead of emails to advise us of strikes and set-over's to domesticand civil dockets. If there are any issues or if you have sugges-tions to improve the form, please give us you input.

SCOTT WEBERClark County Clerk

Superior Court Clerk’s Alert


NANCY PIONK xecutive Director

Community Mediation Services will be conducting a 40-hourBasic Mediation Training on September 6, 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2012at the Clark County Public Service Center. This 5-day training isa high-energy, high-quality synthesis of 20 years of conflict reso-lution experience. This training is the first step for anyone whowants to become a mediator. It also useful for people want toknow more about the mediation process and wish to hone theircommunication and conflict resolution skills. Past participantshave included attorneys, counselors, teachers, engineers, andcommunity leaders.

About the Training:The program includes instruction on conflict theory and styles,active listening and communication techniques, trustbuilding, collaborative negotiations, the mediation process andthe mediator’s role and ethics. It provides an interest-based andfacilitative approach to conflict resolution that empowers peopleto resolve differences with the aid of skilled mediators.

The material will be presented through lecture, demonstrationand large and small group exercises including several simulatedmediations. Nancy Pionk, J.D., Executive Director of Commu-nity Mediation Services will be the lead trainer with over 10years’ experience in providing this training. Many experiencedmediators will also act as presenters and individual coaches,which allows participants to experience many diverse styles ofmediating. We also draw upon the participants’ own conflictexperience and wisdom to create a dynamic and fun learningenvironment.

Register before August 20, 2012 for the early-bird rate of $595.This training is also approved for 37 general WSBA CLE Cred-its including 2.25 Ethics Credits. Community MediationServices is a Washington Mediation Association approvedpracticum program and this training meets the classroomrequirement for mediator certification through the WashingtonMediation Association. Community Mediation Services will beoffering an opportunity to participate in a Practicum programfor certification after the training.

About Community Mediation Services: For 20 years, Community Mediation Services (CMS) hasempowered Clark County residents to improve communica-tions and resolve disagreements by providing conflict resolutionservices and training. CMS has a long history of training media-tors and mentoring mediation volunteers. In 2010, with thesupport of many long-time mediators, CMS transitioned from agovernment agency to a non-profit agency. CMS currently pro-vides mediation services and training in both community andbusiness contexts. For more information, go to mediationclark-county.org.

Community Mediation Services’Basic Mediation Training



Register for Community Mediation ServicesBasic Mediation Training

September 6, 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2012at the Clark County Public Service Center

Approved for 37 WSBA CLE Credits,including 2.25 Ethics Credits.

This 40 hour training includes conflict theory, conflict styles,active listening and communication techniques, trust building,

collaborative negotiations and the mediation process.

Register Now! Space is Limited!Before August 20: $595After August 20: $650

Non-profit and group discounts available.

For more information, call:

(360) 334-5862or visit us at:www.mediationclarkcounty.org

In the spirit of keeping the Clark County Bar Association(“CCBA”) community informed of important announcementsand events, we intend to publish an email blast, which will bedistributed once per month (approximately two weeks afterpublication of the most recent Hearsay issue). The email blastwill include official CCBA announcements and activities, as wellas events and activities endorsed by CCBA.

While the CCBA would like to help support all members’ activi-ties, we cannot produce email blasts for all. It would simplycause email glut for our members.

Email Blast Submission GuidelinesIn order for a message to be considered for inclusion in themonthly email blast to all CCBA members, the following guide-lines must be observed:

1. Messages must be short and to the point (preferably no morethan one paragraph), without graphics and MUST include a

contact person AND THEIR CONTACT INFO - either an e-mail address or phone number in the text of the e-mail.2. Messages must pertain directly to the CCBA. The email blastis not intended for the promotion of personal news orannouncements.

3. Format: Please use Arial 14 point type, flush left, and bold forheadlines only. To keep our communication streamlined andefficient, please do not use colored text and we will not publishfiles with e-mails with embedded graphics.

4. Messages must be submitted directly to the CCBA officemanager ([email protected])

E-mail Approval and Submission InstructionsPrior to submission, all e-mails must be approved by the Presi-dent of the CCBA Board of Trustees. Once you have submittedthe message to CCBA office manager and it has been approved itwill then be included in the next email blast.

E-mail Blast Guidelines

Law office of:

JANE E. CLARKA T T O R N E Y A T L A W

1014 Franklin StreetFranklin Suites, Suite 108

Vancouver, WA 98660

Available for Referral or Association

Vancouver 360.859.3823Portland 503.974.4161

Email [email protected]

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2012 CLE and Nuts & Bolts Calendar

Call 695-5975 to registerFor firms with new associates, this series is a great way to support your local bar association and provide new

associates with an introduction to the community and a broad set of useful legal skills and information.

The Devil’s Advocate is an anonymous column that presents opposing positions of hot, politically incendiary legal topics of the day. The positions are presented from opposing view points. The author(s), who will remain anonymous, specifically do NOT endorse any position advocated, in the true spirit of legal advocacy. The author(s) take comfort in RPC 1.2(b)

“A lawyer's representation of a client, including representation by appointment, does not constitute an endorsement of the client's political, economic, social or moral views or activities.”

FIRE ME UP Pot is no more harmful than cigarettes or alcohol,

both of which are regulated, taxed, and sold to adults. Presidents, Vice Presidents, Nobel Peace Prize win-ners, scientists, Harvard psychologists, rock stars, and celebrities all have toked up, munched out, and floated high, even if some didn’t inhale. People are going to do it no matter what.

It is a waste of taxpayer money, and police, court, and prison time and resources to pursue these high times hippies. Tax it, regulate it, make money and re-duce prison, court, and jail congestion.

Drug dealers would be out of business as State sanctioned dispensaries gave premium weed to adults.

Leave a prohibition on marijuana in the 50s, like every other bad social and fashion faux pas.

Freedom should include allowing responsible adults to put into their bodies what they want.

As the cable series Weeds shows, pot is widely ac-cepted among house wives and suburbanites nation-wide.

How awesome would it be to go to Starbucks and get a hash brownie to go with a Frappuccino.

Plus, its cool to be high. Just ask the President.

DO THE RIGHT THING Just because society mistakenly allows some drug

abuse to be decriminalized is no excuse to allow more. Pot is a drug. It is bad for the health, especially when inhaled (maybe Clinton had the right idea).

Today’s toker is tomorrow’s trainspotter. It is a short step from inhaling to injecting, and the State should continue wisely to impede that step.

Legalizing marijuana, even though already preva-lent, would make it even more prevalent, and easier for kids to access and, in their immaturity, abuse.

If grass was legal it would be everywhere as people cranked up a reefer outside the library, in Esther Short Park, at mayoral campaign events, and in the smoking area outside The Columbian, among other high profile drug locations.

Pot impairs the immune system from fighting dis-ease, increasing the likelihood of health problems. Pot also leads to psychosis, impaired memory, and disori-entation, not to mention sexual dysfunction! No one ever won a marathon while lighting up on maryjane.

The last thing we need at a coffee house is to spill our coffee tripping over a loser space coasting on the ground, high on ganja.

It’s not cool to be stoned, just stupid.

Initiative Measure No. 502: REEFER MADNESS This measure would license and regulate marijuana production, distribution, and possession for persons over twenty-one; remove state-law criminal and civil penalties for activities that it au-thorizes; tax marijuana sales; and earmark marijuana-related revenues.

Next Month: Something incendiary

Advertisewith us!

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At lunchtime on July 20, 2012 the weather was not as hot as atypical summer picnic day, but record numbers crowded theCourtyard at the Public Service Building for burgers and dogsand to catch up with each other at this annual event. Judge RichMelnick again did the honors at the grill, and used his best per-suasive skills to steer folks to hot dogs when the burgers

temporarily ran out. Little Madeline, at just over two months,was the youngest picnic goer, and the oldest….well we don’tneed to go there. The Bar had its annual ticket raffle and winnerswere Suzan Clark (who bought 20 tickets!), Kim Nigg, KaseyVu, Scott Weber, Susan Arney and Steve Quinn. Enjoy the restof summer!

CCBA Picnic in the CourtyardJEAN McCOYHearsay Special Correspondent


CCBA Annual Meeting and LunchMonday September 10, 2012

12:00 – 3:30 PMRed Lion at the Quay

100 Columbia Street, Vancouver

Judge Johnson will give a Superior Court reportJudge Schreiber will give a District Court report

Clerks office and committee reportsTreasures Report – J.D. Nellor

Election of the new CCBA Board of Trustees

In an effort to better accommodate our membersPre-Paid registration is mandatory for lunch.

Italian Buffet Lunch: $25.00 Without Lunch: $5.00

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Phone: (360) 695-5975 ~ Fax: (360) 737-6891

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Civil attorney David Gregerson is about to join the ClarkCounty Superior Court bench. He is set to be sworn in comeJanuary of 2013. He will be yet another new face on the benchjoining Judge Dan Stahnke and Judge Greg Gonzales as fellownewcomers to the Superior Court bench all within the last year.He will replace longtime Superior Court Judge John Wulle.

The voters chose Gregerson to replace Judge Wulle in theAugust primary election. Because only two candidates were run-ning, the winner of the primary automatically becomes thewinner of the general election. Gregerson made a little ClarkCounty history in the process. It's been 37 years since a sittingjudge lost an election in Clark County. While negative press inthe Columbian clearly played a role in Judge Wulle's defeat, allobservers seemed to agree that Gregerson ran a superb cam-paign. So Gregerson will join the bench in January and take overin Department 2. The good news? He does get a full fourmonths to spend figuring out how to transition out of privatepractice—something Judge Gonzales was forced to accomplishin a just a few days. Gregerson did make a point in our inter-view to say the bar and the community owe Judge Wulle a greatdeal of gratitude for his years of service to the county, first asdeputy attorney general for Washington, then District and thenthe Superior Court bench. He also acknowledged Judge Wulle'smany acts of community service—especially with the PearsonAir Museum.

Gregerson recognizes that he will have a steep learning curvetaking on his new position. Although an experienced civil litiga-tor, he intends to “hit the books” in criminal law and shadowsome of the other judges on their dockets. Fortunately, he saysthe other judges have already reached out to him offering what-ever help they can. His reputation as a hard worker and hisplans to attend the first judicial college offered should bring himup to speed quickly. At age 44, Gregerson will be our youngestmember of the Superior Court bench. With the voter's approvalevery four years, he intends to finish his legal career there.

The most appealing aspect of the job for him is the human inter-action aspect . He plans to make sure each and every lawyer andlitigant is provided a fair opportunity to supply any input desiredand be treated respectfully in the process.

I asked him what he would like to say to attorneys who sup-ported Judge Wulle in the election and whether they shouldhave any trepidation appearing in front of him. He reponded bysaying he welcomes attorneys who supported Judge Wulle andrespects their reasons for doing so. He indicated he really wantsto start his judicial career on a clean slate and work to be the bestjudge he can. Now that the election is over, he stated he felt itwas time for everyone to close ranks and get back to making surethe justice system works properly. Gregerson does say he willmiss some aspects of private practice, and in particular the rela-tionships with many loyal and long-term clients.

So just who is this guy we elected? Well he does play the accor-dion. Refer to the March issue of Hearsay for info on his musicalprowess. And he is a local boy. He was raised in the Minnehahaneighborhood and his father made his living as a welder andbusinessman. David graduated from Hudson's Bay in 1985. Forcollege, he attended Pepperdine University, earning a degree inpsychology in 1989. His J.D. from Vanderbilt Law followed in1992. He does have a lot of civil experience—something thecounty's non-criminal litigators will appreciate when he weighsin on their cases. He also served as a judge pro-tem in Districtcourt since 2004. Asked when he first felt the urge to become ajudge he points to his experience as a pro tem. Over the years,he says he learned from watching other lawyers and judges inaction. He is particularly fascinated by the balance betweenintellect and temperament–how judging is both a science and anart. He says many of his colleagues encouraged him to considerthe judicial path because of that experience in the courtroom.His campaign website contains the following quote,"I alwaysstrive for grace under pressure and to resolve conflicts under themaxim of ‘first seek to understand, then to be understood.’”

On the personal side, he is married and along with his spouse,Maya, has a daughter aged 15 and a son aged 12.

So our Judge Elect will spend the next four months working withhis soon-to-be-former partner Dean Langsdorf in trying to figureout what to do with his current case load and longtime establishedclients. He will then ascend to the bench as our newest electedjudge. Welcome aboard David! We all hope you make it a success.

CCBA Welcomes JudgeElect David Gregerson

Have you ever stuck your foot in yourmouth when you see a beautiful, glow-ing woman, ask her when she is due,and come to find out she just had a biglunch? Well, it is officially safe to askJill Sasser and Crystal (Lambert)Schroeder when they are due. TheseBFFs did not plan to have their babiesat the same time, but they are duewithin several weeks of each other inearly October. Crystal is having a girland Jill is waiting to be surprised andslogged through around 450 names to narrow it down to 100(just kidding). Donations to the college funds begin today!

Judge Johnson celebrated a biganniversary in July – she and judicialassistant extraordinaire, DonnelleBreeding, celebrated their 22ndanniversary working together (as weknow, this is longer than most mar-riages last). Being the best boss, JudgeJohnson celebrated their longevity bytreating Donelle to a picnic lunch inthe Courtyard (which just happened tobe the CCBA BBQ). Donnelle is

exceptional at guarding the gate and making sure things runsmoothly. They say that behind every successful man is awoman, but in turn, next to every successful woman, is anothersuccessful woman who is loyal, trustworthy and knows herfavorite drink of choice!

Judge Woolard ran a successful race to keep her seat in Depart-ment 8, but many of you may not know that one of her campaigndirectors was local attorney Gimi Larsen. Those of you practic-ing here in the 90’s will recall that Judge Woolard and Gimiworked together at Morse & Bratt when Gimi was Gimi Page.

The Judge, her supporters,and a host of buttons werefound at one of the Six toSunset concerts at EstherShort Park. The buttonsmust have worked!

You may recall theColumbian article on ourSuperhero Judge, Scott Col-lier, who isolates broken legs, clears airways and keeps calm in anemergency. In June, Judge Collier’s assistance was required inthe Clerk’s office when a litigant passed out while filing papers toset a hearing. Judge Collier assessed the situation and handed thepatient over to paramedics when they arrived on the scene. Thenext week the same litigant passed out in Judge Johnson’s court-room during a TRO hearing. Perhaps because she left her cape athome, we did not see Judge Johnson leap the bench to performmouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Judge Nichols displayed a jaunty littlescooter and his ankle wrapped like aChristmas present when he returnedfrom vacation with a torn Achilles ten-don. Always work before pleasure, theJudge was playing tennis with his wifein Central Oregon when somethingsnapped, and his golf game for theafternoon (and months thereafter)was ruined. Here’s hoping for aspeedy recovery!

Your esteemed colleague Raisa Judicata can’t be everywhere. If youhave a tidbit of news you would like the world to know, send a noteto [email protected]. Raisa usually checks in the first Mon-day of every month. Remember, it is your ethical duty to supportyour member organization with juicy gossip and goings on.

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PROFESSION: Docket warrior. A medical malpractice lawyer for 23 years, I started as a solicitor in the UK and moved to the US in 1999. I have handled both defense and plaintiff. I the Friday morning docket.

HOBBY: My family (Art, Noah, and brand new Madeleine). World Travel; Yo-ga; Acting; PSU Psychology & Law Professor.

LAST BOOK READ: Half the Sky. Amazing book . It deals with some of the many injustices and hardships around the world but has a positive spin - showing what can be done to help by those who are willing. I highly recom-mend it.

LEGAL PHILISOPHY: Try to be professional and fair. Always be zealous and client centric.

LATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: I view it as a major accomplishment every time I settle a case, win a trial or simply give a client the answers they are looking for.

WHY I DO WHAT I DO: I love what I do and I am highly competitive and like to win (as Art will tell you!)

PROFILE: Work hard, play hard. You only get one chance at this life so make the most of it.

BEVERAGE OF CHOICE: Given my English heritage - tea with a little milk obviously. I have also been known to partake of a lemon drop now and then provided there is plenty of sugar on the rim.


Susan Arney, Executive DirectorAshley Belisle, Program CoordinatorAdministrative: 360-823-0423E-mail: [email protected] have embarked on journey I want to share with you. I am going towalk the Portland marathon in October. I have been training sinceFebruary. I would like to invite every attorney in the Bar to supportme with a pledge to benefit the Volunteer Lawyers Program. Thepledge should take the form of a dollar amount for every mile I com-plete or if you wish, simply a donation. If I complete the fullmarathon, that is 26.2 miles. Email me at [email protected] withyour pledge. I will email you a confirmation and email you updateson my training. Thank you for your support.Thanks, SusanMANY THANKS TO ALL THE ATTORNEYS AND PARA-LEGALS WHO STAFFED THE ADVICE CLINICS,HOMELESS CLINICS, PROVIDED REPRESENTATION,AND VOLUNTEERED IN THE HOMELESS COURT INTHE MONTH OF JUNE

DIRECT REPRESENTATIONMarvin Benson, Sidney Dolquist, Scott Matthews,Randy Stewart, Todd Trierweiler

BANKRUPTCY:Mark Carter

YWCA SAFECHOICE DV CLINIC:Marlene Hansen, Christie Martin, Katie McGinley,Lisa Peterson, Jill Sasser

FAMILY LAW:Ivan Culbertson, Ed Dawson, Sidney Dolquist,Lori Gascon, Susan Phillips Hammann,Lincoln Harvey, Juliet Laycoe,Christie Martin, Scott Matthews, Katie McGinley,

GENERAL LAW:Hugh Potter, Rick Potter, Stewart Martin

HOMELESS COURT:Chuck Buckley, Jeff Courser Nathan Petersen, Abby Powell,Diane Sweet, Anna Waendelin

HOMELESS SHELTER:David Feeney, Peter Fels, Dustin Klinger, Janna Lovejoy

HOUSING JUSTICE PROJECT:Ed Dawson, Evan Hull, Brian Mackenzie, Scott Matthews, ScottStaples, Bill Thayer, Ben Wolff

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LAW LIBRARY NEWS

FOR SALE in the Law Library through September, 2012The law library is taking blind bids on the following items:1. Is It Admissible? 2011/2012 courtroom handbook with fulltext CD Rom.2. Washington Lawyers Practice Manual 2011 CD Rom.3. Attacking and Defending Drunk Driving Tests looseleafpages plus CD Rom.4. Washington Practice volumes 6 and 6A, civil jury instructions.5. How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim - NOLO.Give your bid to the law librarian through the end of September.Bids must indicate your name, phone number, amount, anditem(s) on which you are bidding. Winners will be notified in earlyOctober. We reserve the right to withdraw an item from bidding.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

CCBA Membership Forms will be mailed out soon! Please returnyour form by the end of September to retain your membershipprivileges. We’ve added some great new benefits this year with dis-counts to several local businesses exclusively for our members!

The Superior Court Bench/Bar committee meeting will be atnoon on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 in Judge Nichols’ jury room.

Updated Contact Information:

Darquise CloutierAttorney at Law1010 Esther StreetVancouver, WA 98660office: 360.750.8611fax: 360.539.0017 [please dial all 10 digits for fax]email: [email protected]

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CCBA SOFTBALL GAME & BBQ YLS vs. “Senior” Attorneys

Saturday, September 9, 2012

Prairie Field Sports Complex

Noon until YLS victory

The annual Young vs. “Senior” Lawyer Softball Game

will be held on Saturday, September 9th at noon.

The game will be at the Prairie Field Sports Complex.

The complex is on NE 137th Ave. in Vancouver.

“Senior” Attorneys interested should contact team captain

Judge Stahnke at [email protected]

Young Attorneys interested should contact team captain

Chris Boyd at [email protected]

You are a “young lawyer” if under 36 years of age or five

years of practice (or if you played college/professional

baseball or softball, regardless of age.)

Please come out and enjoy free food

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Dear Fellow bar association members:

As I write this column the last of the dog days of August areupon us; the hottest, most sultry days of the summer. As youmay know, the term has its roots in Roman times when the starSirius, the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major (LargeDog), rose just before or at dawn during July and August. It’shard for me to believe that fall is just a few short weeks away.With that in mind I have just two matters to address this month:The results of the annual American Bar Association meeting heldin early August and the upcoming Clark County Bar AssociationAnnual Meeting in September.

As I mentioned last month, the ABA Annual Meeting took placein Chicago from August 2-7. I attended the House of Delegatesmeeting on Monday and Tuesday, August 6 and 7. This year’s ses-sion of the HOD was not as contentious as some in the past withthe exception of one particular resolution, Resolution 101, offeredby the Section of Litigation. The resolution urged the HOD toadopt the Guidelines for Retention of Experts by Lawyers, datedAugust 2012, and urged counsel to consider utilization of theGuidelines in retaining experts for client matters. While there wassignificant support for the resolution, representatives for many ofthe ABA’s sections and committees spoke in opposition to it andthe resolution ultimately failed to be adopted.

The highlight of the HOD meeting was the presentation of theABA medal, the highest award the ABA confers. The ABA Medalrecognizes “exceptionally distinguished service by a lawyer orlawyers to the cause of American jurisprudence.” The recipientwas Morris S. Dees, founder of the Southern Poverty Law Cen-ter, for his work advancing civil rights and access to justice. Mr.Dees gave a stirring acceptance speech which had a strong emo-

tional impact on many of the delegates. You can find a detailedarticle on the award and Mr. Dees’ accomplishments athttp://www.abanow.org/2012/07/morris-dees-receives-aba-medal-for-advancing-civil-rights-and-access-to-justice/ or youcan watch a video of the award presentation athttp://www.abanow.org/2012/08/civil-rights-icon-morris-dees-receives-aba-medal/.

Finally, the CCBA will hold its annual meeting and lunch onMonday, September 10, 2012 starting at noon at the Red Lion atthe Quay. There will be reports from Judge Johnson about Supe-rior Court, Judge Schreiber about District Court, and ScottWeber about the Clerk’s Office. Additionally, the association’streasurer, J.D. Nellor, will present the budget for the upcomingyear and the association will hold its annual elections. I will alsogive an overview of the association’s new mentorship programwhich will be initiated in the fall. Please consider attending ifyour schedule permits.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

JOHN FAIRGRIEVECCBA President

The CCBA’s Lawyer Referral Service is a program designed tohelp the general public find attorneys appropriate for theirneeds, while at the same time providing a source of new clientbusiness exclusively to our members.

To participate, members pay a small one-time annual fee. (The service is free to the public.) For more information, call the CCBA at 360-695-5975.

THE SWLRS REFERRED 225 CLIENTS IN THE MONTH OF JUNEAdministrative Law ......................................................22Bankruptcy ....................................................................7Business & Corp ............................................................2Consumer ....................................................................15Criminal ........................................................................18Debtor/Creditor- ............................................................2Family Law ..................................................................41General Litigation ........................................................59Labor & Employment....................................................14Real Property................................................................27Wills & Trusts ................................................................8Worker’s Comp ..............................................................6ADA ................................................................................1International Law............................................................2

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UPCOMING EVENTSAugust 30, 2012Young Lawyers Section CLEPublic Service Center - Noon

September 5, 2012CCBA Board MeetingCCBA Office - Noon

September 6, 2012YLS Annual Meeting and Election of Officers. Main Event - 5:00pm

September 9, 2012SOFTBALL GAME: YLS vs. “Senior” AttorneysPrarie Field - Noon until YLS Victory

September 10, 2012CCBA Annual MeetingRed Lion at the Quay - Noon

September 11, 2012Superior Court Bench/Bar meetingCourthouse - Noon

September 12, 2012Family Law Section MeetingTommy O’s - 11:30am

September 12, 2012Nuts & Bolts CLE : Family Law TrialsRed Lion at the Quay 3:00pm - 5:00pm


September 19, 2012Hearsay Committee MeetingKurt Rylander’s Office - Noon


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THIS MONTH’S ISSUE

President’s Message ............................................................................3

Nuts & Bolts Lecture: Family Law Trials ..............................................5

CCBA Welcomes Judge Elect David Gregerson ..................................7

CCBA Annual Meeting & Lunch............................................................8

CCBA Picnic in the Courtyard................................................................9

2012 CLE and Nuts & Bolts Calendar ................................................11

Community Mediation Services’ Basic Mediation Training................12

Nuts & Bolts Lecture: Handling Liens in Personal Injury Cases........13


Superior Court Clerk’s Alert ................................................................16


The Devil’s Advocate ..........................................................................18

Young Lawyers Section CLE Schedule ..............................................20

Double Hearsay ..................................................................................22

Hearsay Profile: Jane Clark ................................................................23

Clark County Volunteer Lawyers’ Program ........................................24

Law Library News................................................................................25

News You Can Use..............................................................................25

Attorney Bookkeeping Tips ................................................................25

SW Washington Lawyer Referral Service ..........................................26

Events Calendar ..................................................................................26

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTKurt Rylander(360) [email protected]

TRUSTEEJane Clark(360) [email protected]

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TRUSTEEJill Sasser(360) [email protected]

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