Sunday, December 26, 2010

Jan 13 Meeting Reminder

CCBA FLS – JANUARY 13 MEETING


TOPIC/SPEAKERS: The topic will be the “Reality of Residential Lending and Credit Practice” to further a discussion some of our members had at our September 2010 meeting. Weldon Burton , CPA and Jeff Bannan of Vancouver Mortgage who is a twenty year plus local mortgage broker will explain this dynamic area while dispelling the myriad of myths circulating in our community. Terry Lee has been generous enough to facilitate this topic.

WHEN: Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. is social. The announcements and presentation begin at about 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Tommy O’s, 801 Washington Street, Vancouver, in the lounge.

COST: The cost of the meeting will be $13.00 for lunch plus $10.00 for two CLE credits for CCBA FLS members. If you are not a member the cost is $13.00 for lunch and $20.00 for the CLE credits. Judges, Commissioners, and speakers are always free of charge

RSVP: Please RSVP by Monday, January 10, 2011 by sending your payment to our section’s Treasurer, Laura Mancuso, at Marsh, Higgins, Beaty & Hatch P.C., 1112 Daniels Street, Suite 200, Vancouver, WA 98666.

Judges and Commissioners may RSVP by simply responding to this email.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Congrats to Kristen Parcher

The FLS would like to offer congratulations to Kristen Parcher, a former FLS member, who has been appointed as a new District Court Commissioner!

FLS December recap and January meeting info

The Family Law Section had their annual holiday meeting last month. The meeting was entertaining and offered an opportunity for our members to bond over poking fun of their colleagues; all in fun of course!

Some of the awards given include a harmonica for Dean Langsdorf so he can sing the blues in Court; marbles for Bob Vukanovich not because he lost his but because he’s the guy everyone wants to play with at the playground; the Vancouver Gevurtz Menashe members received maps of Clark County and armor to protect them from their new colleagues here in Clark County; a large to heart was given to Jolene Sell to honor her ability to manage with heart; a remote control for Judge Collier so he can use the mute button (or parties may use the mute button on him); and even Santa received an award…a cash register from Commissioner Schienberg to can keep track of all the fees he orders.

The next FLS meeting will be Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Tommy O’s and will be on the topic of “Reality of Residential Lending and Credit Practice” to further a discussion some of our members had at our September 2010 meeting. Jeff Bannan of Vancouver Mortgage who is a twenty year plus local mortgage broker will explain this dynamic area while dispelling the myriad of myths circulating in our community. Terry Lee has been generous enough to facilitate this topic.

The cost of lunch will be $13.00. If you would like a CLE credit it costs $5.00 for members and $10.00 for nonmembers.

Friday, December 17, 2010

YWCA SafeChoice Needs Volunteers

What: The YWCA SafeChoice domestic violence legal clinic needs
volunteer attorneys to assist survivors of domestic violence with
divorce and/or custody issues. This is an opportunity for attorneys to
provide immeasurable help to domestic violence clients and to support
the work of SafeChoice advocates who provide counseling, housing
assistance, support and education to domestic violence clients.

When: 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 6pm to approximately 8:30pm
(frequency of attendance is up to the volunteer attorney)

Where: YWCA Clark County, 3609 Main Street, Vancouver, WA

Contact: To volunteer or for more information, contact our legal clinic
coordinator, Annette Newkirk at 360 906 9133 or
anewkirk@ywcaclarkcounty.org.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Second Saturday

Second Saturday workshop: What Women Need to Know About Divorce

The workshop is co-presented by a lawyer, financial planner, mediator and counselor.

Saturday, December 11, 2010 8:00 am - 8:30 am registration, 8:30 am program begins, 12:30 pm or 1:00 pm program will finish.

Location: Heart Connections, 305 West 16th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660.

Contact person to RSVP: Lynne Smith (360) 213-1801. Cost: $45.