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BAR LUNCHEON
MAY 17th
Carlock, Copeland & Stair,
'Common Malpractice Pitfalls'
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Office Space for Rent
2100 sq ft, 3 executive suites, 3 paralegal office, 2 conference rooms, kitchen and lots of file storage area. Located on Satellite Blvd in the Sugarloaf area very close to the 85 corridor and convenient to GJAC.
kathryn.schrader@schraderlegal.com
Phone: 678-475-5770
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Office Space for Rent
Furnished offices for rent in established law office on McGinnis Ferry Road in Suwanee
Corner Office -approximately 15 x 11 at $650.00 per month.
Office with window - approximately 9 x 11 at $500.00 per month.
Reception and Staff area available - rent can be negotiated. Use of two conference rooms and copy/fax room, internet included
Contact: Charlie M. Hamby at CMH@marks-williams.com |
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President's Corner
By Tuwanda Rush Williams, President
Greetings! As your outgoing President, this will be my final written communication to you, as my term will end on June 30th. I hope that you can join me for the Bar's final events for the program year. On Thursday, May 9th, we will host the Law Day Judicial Reception to thank our dedicated members of the Gwinnett County bench for their service. It will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the GJAC Auditorium Breezeway, and it is free to all financial Bar members and $10 for non-members. Our final luncheon meeting will be held on Friday, May 17th at noon at the 1818 Club, located on the third floor of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Building, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA. The cost for lunch is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. John Rogers and Bill Jones are partners at the Law Firm of Carlock, Copeland, and Stair, and they will share valuable tips on malpractice avoidance. We will also recognize the Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD) donors and conclude the Law Day Education Campaign at this meeting. (read more...)
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REMAINING LAW DAY EVENTS FOR 
THIS YEAR'S THEME OF 'REALIZING THE DREAM: EQUALITY FOR ALL'
by S. Carlton Rouse
Educational Program - Gwinnett County Schools
Seeking bar members to speak/read at various elementary and middle schools. Contact S. Carlton Rouse. Click here for brochure. See item 3.
Judicial Reception - Thursday, May 9th
G.J.A.C., Breezeway to Auditorium, 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. |
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Law Day Banquet -- Friday, April 19, 2013
Law Day Chair, Carlton Rouse put together an excellent evening of events. Our guest speaker was Chief Justice Robert Benham, our special guest was Attorney General Sam Olens. Our honorees were N. Wallace Kellerman, Pro Bono Award, Frances Smith, Liberty Bell Award and Capt. Melinda Allen of the Gwinnett Sheriff's Department, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.
CLICK HERE FOR ALL PHOTOS
(by Warren Davis, Judge, Superior Ct.)
 
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GREAT DAY OF SERVICE - GCBA @ HABITAT FOR HUMANITY,1074 Redwood Drive, Norcross, GA
Two shifts of Gwinnett Bar volunteers and respective family members participated in constructing a Habitat Home in Norcross, off Rockbridge Road. Walls were built and raised, windows cut-out and landscape leveled. At the end of the day progress was made and a $1500.00 contribution was made by GCBA to the home's on-going construction.
CLICK HERE FOR ALL PHOTOS
(by Warren Davis, Judge, Superior Court)
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Court Erred in Denial of Motion for  New Trial in Divorce Without Holding a Hearing,
by Margaret Gettle Washburn, cont. ed.
In the recent case of Triola v. Triola, Supreme Court of Georgia, Civil Case (4/15/2013, 4/18/2013) S13F0538, the Supreme Court held that the trial court erred in denying the Husband's motion for new trial without first conducting a hearing, holding as 'Uniform Superior Court Rule 6.3 requires, "unless otherwise ordered by the court," that a motion for new trial in a civil action "shall be decided" by the trial court only after an "oral hearing," even if the moving party does not request such a hearing. ' (read more...) |
Dividing Retirement Assets in Divorce Cases
-IRA accounts - No QDRO Needed-
Most attorneys are aware that when some types of retirement assets are divided in divorce cases, a special order is needed. This is a QDRO, or qualified domestic relations order. This can be a complicated order that may have to go through revisions to be acceptable to the financial institution that maintains the account. It can add significant expense to a divorce case.
A QDRO is not necessary to divide an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). (read more...) |
What You Don't Know Can Hurt Your Clients: 
What you think is private is not:
Considerations for Non-Securities Lawyers when Representing Financial Services Professionals,
I help stockbrokers and investment advisors protect their reputations, their careers, and their ability to continue working in their chosen field. To the unschooled eye, my work may appear to be limited to investigations and actions, general compliance counseling and industry-related arbitration. But, what I am really doing is saving the lifestyles of my clients (read more...)
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WEIRD GEORGIA LAWS WE 
MIGHT'VE ACCIDENTALLY BROKEN
Law-abiding folks-we used to think of ourselves as members of that sainted group. But after a little legal digging, it's become painfully clear that we're not quite the goodie-two-shoes we once thought we were. Because, depending on your geographic location in the state of Georgia, you may very well be, unbeknownst to you, breaking a law or three. (read more...)
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Gwinnett Pro Bono Project
CLE @ GJAC
May 22 (Wed) - CREATIVE DISCOVERY IN FAMILY LAW
- Join the Gwinnett Pro Bono Project for our next Lunch 'n Learn training on "Creative Discovery in Family Law." Learn about various resources for obtaining information on opposing parties and witnesses from sources you may not have thought of.
- May 22, 2013 12:00 at the Juvenile Courthouse, first floor classroom. Lunch is included.
- Location: Juvenile Courthouse - 1st floor classroom.
- 1 hour trial credit.
Click here for last session handout. David Webster, Atlanta Legal Aid's General Counsel and an experienced appellate attorney, shared his "10 commandments" of effective legal writing.
FUTURE COURSES
June 26 - Caring for your Loved Ones (with Probate Court Judge Chris Ballar)
July 24 - Using Expert Witnesses in Court (with forensic accountant Karen Fortune)
August 28 - Social Media and Evidence
September 25 - Employment Law
October 23 - Selecting a Jury / Voir Dire
November 20 - 2 Hour Professionalism and Ethics Seminar
Click here to contact the Project about volunteering and its monthly CLEs, mentoring, and litigation assistance, or call (678) 514-4818.
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Case Law Update 
(Case update provided by Judge Ronnie Joe Lane, Superior Ct., and by Karen Bain, Staff Attorney Div. 10) |
Criminal Law Section 
by Sam Harrison
We are now taking nominations to serve as officers for our next bar year. Please contact me. |
 Family Law Section
by Jammie Taire.
Our meeting with be at noon, Wednesday, May 22nd, at Dominicks on the Square, Downtown Lawrenceville. Our luncheon speaker will be Hon. Kathryn Schrader, Judge, Gwinnett Superior Court.
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FREE WESTLAW TRAINING
& CLE - JUNE 6TH
The Homer M. Stark Law Library is hosting Westlaw Training for Attorneys and Paralegals
Up to 2 hours CLE credit per attendee - fees paid by West June 6, 2013, featuring WestlawNext
- 9:00-10:00am Intro to Research on WestlawNext (1.0 CLE credit)
- 10:15-11:15am Advanced Legal Research with WestlawNext (1.0 CLE credit)
- 1:00-2:00pm Intro to Research on WestlawNext (1.0 CLE credit)
- 2:15-3:15pm Advanced Legal Research with WestlawNext (1.0 CLE credit)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Location: Homer M. Stark Law Library
Please RSVP to Grace Holloway at 770-822-8571 or grace.holloway@gwinnettcounty.com |
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 Technology
ABA Tech Show - favorite apps & websites for attorneys - part 2.
Click here for ABA article.
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 SEEKING ARTICLES, PHOTOS & CO-PUBLISHER(S) & 'REPORTERS'
We have 'opportunities' for those who would like to be a part of this award-winning publication, and no heavy lifting is involved.
Articles - we really appreciate articles written by local judges and lawyers. This is your newsletter, after all. You get to choose the topics which you think may interest your fellow bar members.
Announcements - we are glad to publish various notices concerning your office.
Photos - are always appreciated. We can help you with uploading.
Co-Publishers - are you interested in graphic design? Or helping to edit the newsletter? We can always use extra talent! A detectable pulse meets threshhold qualifications.
GCBA - Reporter - while these press credentials may not get you into the press box at the Turner Field we need 'reporters' to do regular columns, particularly interview pieces.
If you are interested in being part of the 'newsletter team' please email warren.davis@gwinnettcounty.com and/or Margaret Washburn. | |
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HUMOR
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I pointed to two old drunks across the bar from us and told my friend, "That'll be us in ten years."
He said, "That's a mirror, you idiot."
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Gwinnett County Bar Association's Newsletter Policy
Margaret Washburn, Sr. Contr. Editor
Articles, notices and ads should be submitted to
Margaret Washburn, GCBA Newsletter in Word, WordPerfect format no later than the 10th day of each month. The editor reserves the right to edit all materials for form and content. Ads will be run for one month at a time, unless additional time is requested.
Your help is most appreciated in making this the best bar newsletter in the state of Georgia.
Sincerely,
Margaret Washburn. |
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