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November/December2019

Columns

2 President’s Message

10 Florida Family Lawyer

20 PFAWL

Features

6 Tips for Relieving Holiday Stress

17 Civil Trial Section Updates

17 Civil Trial Court Changes

18 Your Client is Missing and The Statute of Limitations Expires Soon: What Should You Do?

25 Criminal Law Section

25 81st Annual Oyster Roast: Calling All Volunteers!

Bar News

24 100% Club Member Firms

26 Classifieds

28 Events Calendar

Letters to the EditorThe CBA Res Ipsa Loquitur editorial staff welcomes your comments on topics relating to the law, the legal profession, the CBA, or articles published in the Res Ipsa Loquitur. Anonymous letters will not be accepted, but the author’s name can be withheld from publishing if requested. The editor reserves the right to condense.

Professionalism and CLE CommitteeThe Professionalism and CLE

Committee has been working with the speakers putting the finishing touches on the CBA’s Professionalism Symposium scheduled for January 9, 2020: #WellLawyer – How to Thrive as a Legal Professional. We are excited about the program and hope you will join us. We have some dynamic speakers with a wealth of knowledge about the topic, so it should be both informative and entertaining.

Our Judicial Roundtables continue to be popular, with a terrific turnout for

Judge Meyer’s Roundtable in November. Thank you to Judge Meyer and his JA, Julie Maag, for a great program! Please join us for the next Roundtable with Judge Coleman on January 8, 2020 at the Court Street Courthouse.

I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year, as we ring in a new decade!

– Connolly C. McArthur, Senior CounselHill Ward Henderson

#WellLawyer: How to Thrive as a Legal Professional

Clearwater Bar Association Professionalism SymposiumJanuary 9, 2020

11:30 Networking and Lunch (1 CLE)Featuring John Stewart President of The Florida Bar

1:30–4 pm Symposium (2 CLEs)Ruth Eckard Hall, Clearwater, FL

The Clearwater Bar Association Presents

SpeakersMental Health and Wellness statistics and challenges for the legal practice – John Schifino and Mandi ClayWarning Signs – how to spot and help someone who is in trouble (or how to know if you are in trouble yourself) – Melanie GriffinSelf-Care Essentials – Rebecca Bandy

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Register at www.clearwaterbar.orgContact info for questions is [email protected] 727-461-4869

Happy Holidays!

Featuring John Stewart

President of The Florida Bar

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Clearwater Bar Association • www.ClearwaterBar.org

By Rebecca A. Graham

President’s MessageLooking Forward/ Giving Back (grab your calendar!)

CLEARWATER BAR ASSOCIATION

Rebecca A. GrahamPresident

Teresa ConteExecutive Director

OFFICERSShelly A. Beach, President-Elect Staci Kelly Chisholm, Secretary

Evan Frayman, Treasurer Brandon Bellew, Past President

DIRECTORSAshley N. Donnell

Deborah A. Bushnell Charis Campbell Jaime Girgenti Caitlein Jammo

Kit Van PeltSuzane L. WoollumsZackary Zuroweste

Tanya Bell, YLD Casey Harrison, YLD

EX OFFICIOAshley N. Donnell, Editor

Scott Schiltz, Assistant EditorJoe Corsmeier, Assistant Editor

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The Res Ipsa Loquitur supports participation of the membership in production of the pub-lication. We encourage you to submit articles and letters. However, we reserve the right to edit any submission and to publish only those articles that we, in our sole discretion, deem appropriate.

The comments, messages, statements and opinions, legal or otherwise, expressed in the articles herein are exclusively those of the author and shall not be considered to be those of the Clearwater Bar Association, its officers, directors, agents, this publication, its editors or staff. Additionally, the comments, statements and articles contained herein are general in na-ture and should not be relied upon as a basis for any legal opinion, action or conclusion on the part of the reader with respect to any particular set of facts or circumstances.

It’s already that time of year when we say “I can’t believe it’s already this time of year!. I hope you have had a chance to participate in a Bar activity in the past few months—if not, no worries because we have a lot to look forward to in the months to come. Mark your calendar for the events in bold letters described below:

Many members have said they would like to have an evening social instead of a luncheon—MARK YOUR CALANDAR FOR FEBRUARY 13th 2020. We will be meeting at the new Beachwood Seafood Kitchen and Bar for drinks and heavy hors d’ oeuvres from 5:30 to 7:30. Members will attend at no charge. This will give us a chance to have meet and mingle with other members informally, and thank our Sponsors. Those of you who have trouble getting away from the office for luncheons must make it a point to join us that evening!!

Now for the giving back part. The Clearwater Bar has been giving back to the community this fall in a lot of different ways, and we want to continue to do so by helping the Young Lawyers with their Holidays in January project. I hope to see all of you at the HOLIDAY PARTY AT Bon Appetit on December 11th at 5:30. If you weren’t there last year I’m sure you heard about it. Past President Brandon Bellew had a goal to have “a very nice holiday party” in 2018-- and with the help of the board he definitely succeeded. We hope to repeat that success at the beautiful Bon Appetit venue. It will be free for members. We are asking that you bring a toy(s) or make a donation (if you are shopping challenged like me) so that the young lawyers can help make

January a better month for kids who didn’t get to have great holidays in December.

This issue of Res Ipsa includes some pictures of the Bench and Bar Seminar that was held at Stetson Law School on November 15th. This is always a great event and the focus this year was on pro bono. The Sixth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee lead by Judge St. John (soon to be taken over by Judge Kim Campbell) includes representatives from several organizations (including the Clearwater Bar) and government agencies. We should all be proud of the effort being made in this circuit to help those who otherwise would not have access to legal representation or assistance.

There are still a few spaces left for the CLE trip to Cuba, on February 6-9, 2020. If you are thinking about going, you are running out of time to register- so do that now. Looking forward to seeing all of you for the Holiday party on December 11, 5:30 at Bon Appetit, and at the January 9, 2020 Membership Luncheon at Ruth Eckerd Hall when Florida Bar President John Stewart will join and address us (1 CLE). Our Professionalism Symposium, chaired by Connelly McArthur, will follow our luncheon from 1:30-4 pm (2 CLE).

Finally, on behalf of myself and the board, and the staff I want to wish each and every one of you, and your families a happy and healthy holiday season, as we look forward to 2020!

Rebecca A. Graham is the President of the Clearwater Bar Association. She practices family law at her practice, Rebecca Graham, P.A., in Clearwater.

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Probate held its Practice and Procedure CLE with Guest Speakers Honorable Sherwood Coleman and Clerk of the Court, Ken Burke.

Membership Luncheon – A great turnout for our October Membership luncheon. We had the Honorable Irene Sullivan speaking about women practicing in the ‘80s and the progression of diversity and inclusion. Thank you to our annual sponsors who were in attendance.



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November is the beginning of the holiday season and by early December the days seem to have picked up speed and reached an unsustainable pace. I don’t know about you, but for me the plethora of “25 days ‘til Christmas” and there are “only shopping 15 days left before Christmas” signs, messages and commercials only serve to increase my anxiety and stress.

I have been married to an attorney for more than 35 years. Based on my lived experience, it appears that the holiday season (November – January) can be particularly stressful for attorneys. The year-end often brings the added concerns and questions around billable hours, meeting deadlines, closing transactions, and settling cases. The pull to work more hours to meet all of the year-end demands is even more difficult due to the need to entertain clients, attend holiday parties, shop for gifts, and spend more time with family and friends. Below are a list of 3 tips for relieving stress during the holiday and into the New Year.

Practice Positive Self-talkSelf-talk is your internal dialogue. Take

a minute and think about what you have said to yourself today? Positive self-talk is a powerful tool for improving how one

approaches stressful situations. Instead of allowing negative self-talk “I will never get all of the things done that need to be done” practice the use of positive self-talk “I always figure out a way to get the important things done”. Positive self-talk is supportive and affirming. Without even realizing it many of us routinely use negative self-talk throughout the day. With practice, you can train yourself to think good thoughts rather than negative ones about yourself, about others and about the tasks ahead of you.

Gratitude List (Oprah swears by this)

According to a recent article in the Harvard Health Publication “gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness”. Specifically the article outlines that “the simple act (of making a daily gratitude list) helps people not only feel more positive, but also improves their health, helps them handle adversity, and helps them build strong relationships”. How to get started. First, invest in a journal or notebook that would motivate you to spend 5-15 minutes each day to write down what you are grateful or thankful for. Second, commit to dedicating 5-15 minutes each

morning or evening to making a list of 5 things, people, experiences or observations that you are grateful/thankful for that day. For example: I am grateful that I have good friends, I saw a beautiful sunset on my way home from work today, I am thankful for the weather, etc. Next, keep it simple. You can simply make a list of 5 words, or 5 incomplete sentences, or a 5 full thought narratives. Whatever works for you. You can write it down the old fashion way (I recommend this way) or do it electronically on your computer, in your phone or on a tablet. Make a commitment to begin doing this for the next 21 days. Then at the end of 21 days revisit your daily gratitude lists and if they make you smile then recommit to the practice of making a gratitude list for another 30 days.

ExerciseExercise and physical activity are great

ways to feel better, improve your mood, and have fun. Many of you may be thinking “yes I would love to exercise, but who has the time?. I hear you. However, a 15 minute brisk walk can be a game changer. There are easy strategies to get in more walking. For example, park further away from the front door to your office, walk to your favorite lunch spot, meet up with friends on the weekend to walk across a bridge (we have many beautiful walking bridges in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties). Last Christmas I purchased a fitness tracker (Fitbit) for my husband, Joe and I and for the past year we have had daily informal competitions to see who can get the most steps. It has been a motivator for both him and I – Joe has been known to earn 5,000 steps before 8:00 am. The list of exercise opportunities are endless. I recommend starting with something that is more easily achieved than making a financial commitment to a gym. . .

With a little planning and some positive thinking, you can find peace and joy during the holidays.

Tips for Relieving Holiday StressBy April Lott, LCSWClearwater Bar Foundation Trustee and Mental Health and Wellness Committee

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January/February2019

Columns2 President’s Message

5 Executive Director’s Message

Features1 The Oyster Roast Turns 80!!!

4 Bay Area Legal Services Awarded Grant to Create

Disaster Relief Team

6 New Year, New Foundation

8 Florida Bar’s Board of Governors Approves Ethics

Opinion 18-1

12 Clearwater Bar Association

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15 Get to Know Your Judges

16 Young Lawyers Help for Holidays and Set Sights on

Successful 2019


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22 Florida Family Lawyer

23 Good News!


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28 Events Calendar

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The Oyster Roast Turns

80!!! by Stephanie Libbey

Mark your calendars for the

Clearwater Bar’s 80th Annual

Oyster Roast, which will be held

from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on

Saturday, March 23, 2019, on the

grounds of Florin Roebig at 777

Alderman Road in Palm Harbor.

The first Oyster Roast was held

in 1939 and has remained an annual

Clearwater Bar tradition ever since. If

you have never been to the Oyster Roast,

make this year your first. It is an opportunity

to socialize with other attorneys, judges, and

guests, and to eat, drink, and be merry. You

do not have to like oysters to attend, but it

is always fun to watch our judges take turns

shucking them during their obligatory oyster

shifts. Your ticket buys you unlimited food

and drinks and entertainment by the Bubba

G Band. There are typically between 15-20

food stations sponsored by attorneys and

law firms. If you have never sponsored a food

station, now is your chance. Don’t be afraid if

you can’t cook, we will find a local restaurant

for you to partner with. Sponsoring a food

booth is a great way to get involved, interact

with everyone in attendance, and market

your firm. Decking out your food station is

highly encouraged as the competition for

the coveted Oyster Roast Cup is fierce. The

Oyster Roast Cup is awarded to the food

station with the most votes at the end of the

night and guarantees bragging rights until

next year. If you are in it to win it and want

to sponsor a food station, contact Dan Parri

at [email protected], (727) 586-4224 or

Mia Cloud at [email protected], (727)

408-5100. Law firm and corporate sponsorships are

also available, and sponsors receive a number

of tickets for the event depending on the type

of sponsorship. If you are hesitant to commit to a food

station or sponsorship, then please consider

volunteering. We are always looking for

volunteers to assist with set up and clean

up and there are opportunities to help the

day before, the day of, and the day after the

Oyster Roast. If you would like to get involved

please contact me at stephanie@kantaraslaw.

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This year’s Oyster Roast will be epic, so

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Florida Family Lawyer by Scott Schiltz

The 2019 Certification Review in Orlando was a success. It was a great time to brush up on your knowledge of family law, reconnect with colleagues and have a little fun, all in the beautiful setting of Gaylord Palms Hotel. As I heard more than one person exclaim, “It’s impossible to attend and not get one perfect, ‘on point’ case that will benefit at least one of your clients.. If you didn’t go, consider going next year.

The Supreme Court of Florida has “tweaked” the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure a bit regarding testimony and attendance of minor children at hearing or deposition. Rule 12.407(a) previously provided that “no minor child shall be brought to court to appear as a witness or to attend a hearing or subpoenaed to appear at hearing without prior order of the court or good cause shown unless in an emergency situation..

The new Rule 12.407(a) now specifically includes and forbids the deposition of a minor, or even attendance at a deposition, if the minor is a “witness, potential witness, or related to a family

law case.. Also, the previous exception “unless in an emergency situation” has been removed. Going forward, it appears an attorney will not have any discretion whatsoever in deposing or bringing a minor to court.

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1:30–4 pm Symposium (2 CLEs)Ruth Eckard Hall, Clearwater, FL

The Clearwater Bar Association Presents

SpeakersMental Health and Wellness statistics and challenges for the legal practice – John Schifino and Mandi ClayWarning Signs – how to spot and help someone who is in trouble (or how to know if you are in trouble yourself) – Melanie GriffinSelf-Care Essentials – Rebecca Bandy

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November Events

Employment Law –Coffee and networking with a great group of attorneys and annual sponsors! Thank you to our Employment Law Section for hosting!

Civil CLE – Attorney Dale Swope present-ing on Autonomous Vehicles – The Rise of the Robos.



Civil Trial Section UpdatesBy Margaret Swope, Esq.

What a great end to the year. Our section had a social at Thirsty Marlin that had over 40 attendees back on October 15th. There were several judges in attendance. It was a great time to relax and get to know everyone a little better. Our CLE meeting on November 7th was also well received. Dale Swope spoke to everyone on autonomous vehicles and what the future legal landscape may look like down the road. Mark your calendars for January 7th. We will be having our next social at the Rusty Lyon in Dunedin from 5:30-7:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend! Please also mark your calendars for February 20th. We will be planning another lunch and learn - location and time TBA. If you have any ideas on a subject matter that you are interested in learning a little more about or are needing a refresher, please email me at [email protected]. Here’s to an amazing 2020!

The author practices personal injury law at her firm, Swope Law, in Palm Harbor.

Thank you, Margie Swope, our Civil/Trial section chair for hosting our social mixer. We had over 40 members and sponsors in attendance! Thank you to all the judges who attended!

Civil Trial Court Changes

By now, most of you may have heard that HB 337 was signed into law in the 2019 legislative session. What, do you ask, is HB 337? It is a law that gradually increases the maximum jurisdictional amounts for civil cases demanding money. Currently, our maximum jurisdictional amount in county courts is $15,000. Starting on January 1, 2020, that amount will be raised to $30,000. Starting on January 1, 2023, that amount will be raised to $50,000.

Of course, this has an impact on circuit court jurisdictional amounts. Starting January 1, 2020, everyone filing a circuit court action demanding money must assert that their damages exceed $30,000. Starting January 1, 2023, everyone must assert that their damages exceed $50,000.

The proponents of this change argue that circuit courts are overwhelmed with cases and that this shift would help relieve their caseload. Many argue, however, that the county courts are not as equipped to handle the jury trials that would likely come their way due to this change. Come what may, the law has changed, so be ready to change your pleadings as of the new year.

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This article will discuss the ethics issues and lawyer obligations when a client is missing (or refuses to communicate) and the statute of limitations is about to expire. Florida Bar Ethics Opinion 72-36 (Reconsideration July 1, 1987) and ABA Informal Opinion 1467 address this issue and provide guidance to lawyers.

In the initial Florida Bar Ethics Opinion 72-36 (published in 1972), the facts were that “the inquiring attorney was retained by his client under a contingent fee contract in a personal injury matter. The client disappeared sometime after retaining the attorney and before suit was filed. Two years passed and, despite his diligent efforts, the attorney was unable to locate the client. The attorney asked whether he was ethically obligated to file suit before

the limitations period expired.”The initial opinion stated that “the

attorney’s duty of zealous representation required him to take whatever action was necessary to prevent loss of the client’s rights due to the passage of time. Specifically, the attorney was obligated to file suit unless he could obtain the opposing party’s agreement to waive the statute of limitations.” Emphasis supplied.

After the Ethics Opinion was published in 1972, ABA Informal Opinion 1467 was published, which stated that the ABA Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility had determined that an attorney has no duty to file suit to toll the statute of limitations if the client’s unavailability was not caused by the attorney’s neglect.

After ABA Informal Opinion 1467 was published, the Florida Bar’s Professional Ethics Committee (PEC) reconsidered Ethics Opinion 72-36. After reviewing the facts and Informal Opinion 1467, the PEC revised the opinion and stated:

“The Committee is now in accord with the conclusions reached in ABA Informal Opinion 1467. There, the attorney’s reasonable efforts to locate the client had been unsuccessful and the attorney believed there was no reasonable likelihood that the client would return. The ABA Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility determined that the attorney had no duty to file suit to toll the statute of limitations if the client’s unavailability was not caused by the attorney’s neglect. The ABA committee further stated that it was not improper for an attorney to include in his employment agreement a provision requiring the client to promptly notify the attorney of any change in address and providing that, if the client failed to so notify the attorney, the attorney was not obligated to proceed with the case.

“In view of ABA Opinion 1467, the Professional Ethics Committee is now of the opinion that an attorney whose client cannot be located despite the attorney’s reasonable efforts is not obligated to file

Your client is missing and the statute of limitations expires soon: what should you do?By Joseph A. Corsmeier

suit to toll the running of the statute of limitations if the client’s unavailability is not caused by the attorney’s neglect or inaction (see Rule 4-1.3, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, requiring an attorney to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client) and: (1) the attorney believes there is no reasonable chance the client will return; or (2) the client’s unavailability is a breach of the attorney-client employment agreement. However, even in these situations it would not be unethical for the attorney to file suit in order to toll the statute of limitations.”

The executive summary of Ethics Opinion 72-36 (Reconsideration)) states: “A lawyer retained for litigation by a client who has since disappeared is not obligated to file suit to toll the running of the statute of limitations if the lawyer has made a reasonable effort to locate the client and the client’s unavailability is not the result of neglect on the part of the lawyer.”

Bottom line: Although ethics opinions are for guidance to lawyers and are not binding, the Florida Ethics Opinion and the ABA Informal Opinion make it clear that al lawyer is not required to file a lawsuit on behalf of a client when the client is unavailable and cannot be located, even if the statute of limitations will run; however, the lawyer is also not ethically prohibited from filing the lawsuit.

Be careful out there.

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Example is for illustration only and is meant to educate about a life settlement option.

“I contacted Boyd for a policy sale and he was professional and helped my client beyond expectations.”

– Charlie RobinsonElder AttorneyClearwater



Happy New Year! PFAWL looks forward to welcoming our members and others to our events in 2020. PFAWL will continue our Financial Literacy Speaker Series with our third and final event in January (date to be determined). The third event will be held at Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP, located at 100 2nd Avenue South, Suite 900 in St. Petersburg. Our presenters will include attorney Bill McQueen and Dotti Overton with The Bank of Tampa. The topics will include how attorneys can start their own law practice and business succession planning. PFAWL is also excited to collaborate with Fred G. Minnis Bar Association’s Ready, Set, Grow! Trial Advocacy CLE & Workshop on February 21, 2020 at the St. Petersburg College Clearwater Campus located at 2465 Drew Street in Clearwater. Additionally, PFAWL invites our members to attend Lobby Days with FAWL on January 29, 30 and 31 in Tallahassee. Members who attend Lobby

Days will have the opportunity to hear from state government speakers, participate in lobbying for bills supported by FAWL and attend networking and CLE events. More information on Lobby Days is available at www. fawl.org.

PFAWL is proud to recognize our members. PFAWL congratulates Julie Sercus, who was named “Human Trafficking Prosecutor of the Year” at the 2019 Human Trafficking Summit in Orlando. PFAWL also congratulates former president Jennifer Codding on her appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Pinellas County Law Library.

A special thanks to our annual sponsors, David Reynolds Jewelry & Coin, Fran Haasch Law Group. Claycomb Appraisals and Estate Services, KnownLaw and Team Borham at Keller Williams Realty for their support of PFAWL and the advancement of women in the legal profession.

Upcoming Events:January 7th social – The Living Room

on Main, located at 487 Main Street in Dunedin

February 4th social – Gaunce Law, located at 2525 1st Avenue South in St. Petersburg

February 22nd (date and time tentative) service event – We will volunteer with HAWL at the Foundation for Sustainable Families Farm located at 5695 78th Avenue North in Pinellas Park. Children are welcome to attend!

Socials are from 6 - 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Check out our website to learn more at www.pfawl.org.

Don’t miss these great events – Join Now! If you would like to join PFAWL or renew your membership, please visit www.fawl.org/. For membership inquiries, please contact Lauren Kerr at [email protected].

Cindy Campbell is a Private Wealth Strategist with Raymond James. She is the director of public relations for the Pinellas County Chapter of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers.

Pinellas County Florida Association for Women Lawyers Updateby Cindy M. Campbell



November Events

Bench and Bar 2019

Judicial Roundatble – Judge Keith Meyer’s roundtable was a success! Thank you to all the members who attend and were part of the interactive discussion.



THANK YOU 2019 SUSTAINING LAW FIRMSfor your commitment to our community.

• Gail Martin Abercrombie, P.A.• The Law Office of Christopher T. Abrunzo• Alley, Clark & Greiwe• Angstadt Family Law Center• Anton Legal Group• Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.• Barnett Bolt Kirkwood Long & Koche, P.A.• BaumannKangas Estate Law• Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Berger, P.A.• Law Offices of Julia Best Chase, P.A.• Betts Mediations• Frank P. Bianco P.A.• Black Swan Legal Counsel, PLLC• Richard A. Bokor, P.A.• Eric Boles Law Firm, PLLC• Brannock & Humphries, P.A.• Bricklemyer Law Group, P.L.• Joseph B. Bricklemyer Law, P.A.• Buell & Elligett, P.A.• Burnett Law, P.A.• Burr & Forman LLP• Law Offices of J. Kevin Carey, P.A.• Carey, O’Malley, Whitaker, Mueller, Roberts & Smith, P.A.• Chadwick Law Firm, P.A.• Stephen C. Cheeseman, P.A.• Linda C. Clark, P.A.• Preston O. Cockey, Jr., P.A.• Thomas E. Cone, Jr., P.A.• Conwell Business Law• Law Office of Thaxter A. Cooper, P.A.• Cortes Hodz Family Law & Mediation, P.A.• Danahy & Murray, P.A.• Da Silva Law Firm, P.A.• David Browder Jr. Law Office• de La Parte & Gilbert, P.A.• Sharon Docherty Danco, PLLC• David Knight Law• Patrick H. Dekle, P.A.• DLA Piper LLP• Richard W. Driscoll, P.A.• Antonio Duarte III, P.A.• Gregory W. Dworzanowski, P.A.• Epperson and Rich, P.A.• Law Offices of Kara Evans• FORCON International• Gaylord Merlin Ludovici & Diaz PL• Germain Law Group, P.A.• Bruce S. Goldstein, P.A.• Leo D. Gomez, P.A.• Rebecca A. Graham, P.A.

• Greco & Wozniak, P.A.• Melvia B. Green, P.A.• Peter J. Grilli, P.A.• Gunn Appellate Practice P. A.• Gunn Law Group, P.A.• Gunster• William E. Hahn, P.A.• Linda C. Hanna, P.A.• Law Office of Han-Ralston, PLLC• Hapner Law• Kenneth Harfenist, P.A.• Jennifer C. Harrington, P.A.• Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A.• Law Office of Susan G. Haubenstock• Hilary High P.A.• Hill Ward Henderson• Law Offices of J. Fraser Himes, P.A.• Hobbs and Hobbs, P.L.• Law Office of George Hunter, P.A.• Woodson Isom, Jr., P.A.• Cole Jeffries, P.A.• Joyce and Reyes Law Firm, P.A.• Edwin B. Kagan, P.A.• Kirkner Family Law Group, P.A.• Law Offices of Jonathan C. Koch• Stephen A. Koch, P.A.• Kynes, Markman & Felman, P.A.• The Personal Injury Law Office of Chelsie

M. Lamie, P.A.• The Larrinaga Law Group, P.A.• Lauro Law Firm• Leon & Berg, P.A.• Vincent A. Leto, P.A.• Mark A. Linsky, P.A.• James B. Loper, Attorney at Law• Law Offices of Ray Christopher Lopez P.A.• Mark Shelton Professional Association• Marlowe McNabb Machnik, P.A.• Maggard Law Firm, P.A.• Mark E. Miller, P.A.• H. Lee Moffitt, P.A.• Denny Morgenstern, PLLC• The Law Office of John C. Murrow, P.A.• Catherine G. Novack, Esq., Retired• Angela S. Oehler, P.A.• Andres N. Oliveros, P.A.• J. Steele Olmstead, P.A.• Clifford R. Opp Jr., P.A.• Michael J. Palermo, P.A.• Probasco Law, P.A.• Quezon Law

• John H. Rains, III, P.A.• Rinaldo Law Group• Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue,

McLain & Mangan, P.A.• Kathryn L. Ritchie, P.A.• Riveiro Law, P.A.• Rocke McLean Sbar Attorneys at Law• Irene M. Rodriguez, P.A.• Rojas Law Group• Craig E. Rothburd, P.A.• Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A.• Joseph C. Russo, P.A.• Rywant, Alvarez, Jones, Russo & Guyton, P.A.• Charles F. Sansone, Attorney at Law• Gordon J. Schiff, P.A.• Lansing C. Scriven, P.A.• Sessums Black Caballero Ficarrotta P.A.• Shutts & Bowen, LLP• Silberman Law, P.A.• Singletary Law Firm• Cary R. Singletary, P.A.• Christopher J. Smith, P.A.• Malcolm R. Smith, P.A.• Soriano Law, P.A.• Sperry Law Firm• Stichter Riedel Blain & Postler, P.A.• Stuart & Strickland, P.A.• R. Jeffrey Stull, P.A.• Tanner Law Group LLC• Jeanne T. Tate, P.A.• Tischhauser Law Group• Thurber Law Firm, P.A.• Law Offices of Jack L. Townsend, Sr., P.A.• Law Office of Amanda M. Uliano, P.A.• Richard A. Venditti, P.A.• Wagner McLaughlin, P.A.• Law Office of Edward H. Ward• Rory B. Weiner, P.A.• Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A.• Deborah Larned Werner, P.A.• The Law Office of James P. Westervelt• Charles S. White, P.A.• Wiand Guerra King P.A.• Wilkes & McHugh, P.A.• Richard Benjamin Wilkes, P.A.• Winters & Yonker, P.A.• Tom Young, Mediator, Arbitrator, Special Magistrate• Zervos & Calta, PLLC• Zuckerman Spaeder LLP

Members donate $350 per attorney to Bay Area Legal.

813.232.1222 ext. 182 • www.bals.org

BECOME A SUSTAINING LAW FIRM

Sustaining Law Firms are recognized in the CBA’s Res Ipsa Loquitur and the HCBA’s Lawyer Magazine.

Photography donated by Thompson Brand Images



Elder Law – The Elder Law Section held an informative CLE at Maria’s Adult Daycare – All about Adult Daycare!

November Events

Solo – Thank you, Christina Dickson with SeaCoast Bank for an informative presentation! Jessica Flammer Koch, Solo and Small Firm Section Chair, has done a great job looking for speakers to help our small business owners find tools and resources to use within our community to grow their practice!



Congratulations! 100% Club Member Firms

Law firms of two or more attorneys can show their support and pride in the Clearwater Bar Association by becoming a member of the 100% club. It’s easy! Just email the CBA at [email protected].

Congratulations! 100% Club Member Firms

Kwall Barack Nadeau PLLC Larson & Larson, P.A.

Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen McFarland, Gould, Lyons, Sullivan & Hogan, P.A.

McManus & McManus, P.A. O’Connor Law Firm

Peacock, Gaffney & Damianakis, P.A. Peebles & Gracy, P.A.

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes, P.A. Persante Zuroweste

Reeser, Rodnite, Outten & Zdravko P.A. Staack , Simms & Reighard P.A.

Strohauer & Mannion, P.A. Tanney, Griffith & Bresler, P.A.

Law office of Tragos, Sartes & Tragos , PLLC

Awerbach & Cohn, P.A. Barrett & Barrett

Law office of Jonathan James Damonte, Chartered deVlaming & Rivellini, P.A. Robert C. Dickinson III, P.A

Law Office of Robert Eckard & Associates, P.A.. Dreyfus Harrison, P.A. John D. Fernandez, P.A. Freeborn & Freeborn

Law Offices of Richard D. Green Linda Suzzanne Griffin, P.A.

Haas & Castillo, P.A. Hook Law Group

Hitchcock Law Group Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns LLP

Koch & Hoffman, P.A.

Law firms of two or more attorneys can show their support and pride in the Clearwater Bar

Association by becoming a member of the 100% club. It’s

easy! Just email the CBA at [email protected].

Larson & Larson, P.A.

M.Faehner, Esq. LLC

Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen

McFarland Gould Law

McManus & McManus, P.A.

Peacock, Gaffney & Damianakis, P.A.

Peebles & Gracy, P.A.

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes, P.A.

Persante Zuroweste

Reeser & Zdravko, LLC

Staack , Simms & Reighard P.A.

Swope Law, P.L.

Tanney, Griffith & Bresler, P.A.

Law office of Tragos, Sartes & Tragos, PLLC

Awerbach & Cohn, P.A.

Barrett & Barrett

Chisholm & Beach, PLLC

Law office of Jonathan James Damonte, Chartered

deVlaming & Rivellini, P.A.

Law Office of Robert Eckard & Associates, P.A..

Dreyfus Harrison, P.A.

John D. Fernandez, P.A.

Law Offices of Richard D. Green

Linda Suzzanne Griffin, P.A.

Haas & Castillo, P.A.

Hook Law Group

Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns LLP

Koch & Hoffman, P.A.

Kwall Barack Nadeau PLLC

Emerson Valentine



Hello all from the Clearwater Bar’s newest Board member! My name is Suzy Woollums, and I’ve been asked to chair next year’s 81st Oyster Roast, which is set for March 28, 2020. For those of you who have not yet attended this event, the Oyster Roast is an annual

81st Annual Oyster Roast: Calling All Volunteers!

Criminal Law SectionBy Kym Rivellini

I can honestly say, without hyperbole, that I am about to share with you the biggest news to hit Pinellas and Pasco Counties in our lifetime. Updates on Marsy’s Law, you ask? Not even close. A substantial change in Death Penalty cases? Nice try. Changes in the sentencing guidelines? Child, please! I am talking about Bernie McCabe›s new policy utilizing email accounts for correspondence regarding case materials, including offers to resolve cases.

This is not fake news. I have the actual letter on actual letterhead actually signed by Bernie McCabe, effective September 12, 2019 (hereinafter known as the day pigs flew and hell hath frozen). For those of you considered “old timers,” have no fear. If you so choose, mailing correspondence is still a reasonable and acceptable form of communication regarding cases. For those brazen enough, or for anyone who thinks of the 1980’s as “vintage,” you may email the Division Directors and Lead Trial Attorneys for the respective divisions and an Assistant State Attorney will follow up with a phone call and/or email response.

For your convenience, here is the contact information for each division:• Pinellas Circuit Felony Divisions:

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

• Pinellas Specialized Divisions: [email protected] (Career Criminal Division), [email protected] (Sex Crimes Division), [email protected] (Drug Court Divison)

• Pinellas County Court Division: [email protected]

• West Pasco Circuit Felony Divisions: [email protected], [email protected]

• West Pasco County Court Division: [email protected]

• East Pasco Divisions: [email protected]

• Pinellas Juvenile Divisions: [email protected], [email protected]

• West Pasco Juvenile Division: [email protected]

Volunteer Shifts:

Friday Bar Office– 4 volunteers (knowledge of members)

Saturday Students– 3 volunteering registration table, 3 - 7 p.m.– 2 volunteers, swag bag/O.R. ballot, 7- 9:30 p.m.– 8 Volunteers, 5 - 8 p.m. or 8 - 11p.m.

fundraiser for the Clearwater Bar during which local judges, lawyers and members of the community mix and mingle under the oak trees of the gorgeous Florin Roebig grounds in Palm Harbor with good food, music, and drinks. The Oyster Roast is a beloved Bar tradition, but it takes a village to pull it off. So, I’m asking for your help. The Oyster Roast committee needs volunteers to help with stuffing goodie bags, setting up, and cleaning after the event. Even if you only have an hour to spare, we can use you – and we will have fun to boot. If interested, please call me (727) 748-4062 x101, or e-mail me at [email protected].

Suzane L. Woollums, Esq., is a solo practitioner who practices primarily in family law. In addition to be a Board member for the Clearwater Bar, Ms. Woollums is the Director for north Pinellas Chapter of The National Association of Divorce Professionals. Ms. Woollums also volunteers with Bay Area Legal Services, Community Law Clinic, and the Bar’s Self-Help Center.



CLASSIFIEDIURILLO LAW GROUP Seeks AttorneyWe are seeking to grow our team with the addition of an attorney. This is an excel-lent opportunity to join a small firm that is reputable, collegial, and well established in the legal community. Our team inside ILG is comprised of professionals who are supportive, positive, and motivated to perform to a high standard for clients. The firm offers the comfort of a small team environment with many strengths of the infrastructure of a large firm.

CompensationSalary commensurate with experience. Other benefits include health insurance, 401k, and PTO.

Qualifications and ExperienceLegal Experience: 6+ YearsPlease contact: Mary Trombitas, BCC [email protected]

THE LAW FIRM FOR FAMILY LAW Seeks Family Law AssociateThe Law Firm For Family Law is a well-es-tablished law firm that specializes in mari-tal and family law and we are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our team. This is a very fast paced environment. We primar-ily handle high conflict cases with a great deal of litigation.

Qualifications and ExperienceAttorney who is currently a member of the Florida Bar.

Exceptional research and writing abilities.

Must possess excellent communication and strong team skills.

Savvy in working with a diverse client base with varying needs.

Detailed oriented with strong organiza-tional skills.

Solid and effective time management.

CompensationCompensation package is competitive and is based upon your experience. Other benefits include health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

Please send your resume with a cover let-ter via email to Courtney McDonald at [email protected]

THE LAW FIRM FOR FAMILY LAW Seeks Family Law Paralegal

The Law Firm For Family Law specializes in marital and family law an. is seeking a paralegal to assist in managing cases. This is a fast-paced position which requires extensive client contact. The position also requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to multi-task and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This is a position that requires good work ethic, skills and abilities beyond those of a typical paralegal. Family law experience is a plus.

CompensationCompensation package is based upon your experience. Other benefits include health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

Please contact Courtney McDonald at [email protected]

WALT SHURDEN ELDER LAW FIRM Seeks Paralegal or Legal Assistant Walt Shurden Elder Law Firm is seeking a paralegal or legal assistant with relevant

experience. This position has extensive client contact. The position requires excel-lent organizational skills, computer skills and the ability to multi-task. It is important that applicants have a good work ethic and the ability to work both independent-ly and as part of a team. Probate experi-ence is a plus.

CompensationSalary is based on experience. Additional benefits include health insurance, 401k and paid time off. Interested applicants should contact Bette at [email protected].

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE: Newer Prestigious building with multiple tenants and four lawyers’ offices has office space available for rent on busy Belcher Road in central Pinellas County. Large 800 sq. ft. multiple office suite available with large private office, a large secretarial/reception area storage and private bathroom. High ceilings, first floor location with plenty of parking. Perfect for sole practitioner with paralegal/secretary. Available immediately PRICE NEGOTIABLE. Full-service Call Louis-727-692-8705. (Posted 10/29/19)

OFFICE FOR LEASE: Law office/business office for lease 1004 Drew St. Renovated house among other law offices, 7 rooms, 1235 sf, rent $1,100. Available January 10. Please call Anthony Granese (727) 446-4121 for additional information or to view the property. (Posted 10/29/19)

Scott C. IlgenfritzBoard Certified Business Litigation [email protected]

Recovery of Investors' LossesRepresenting individuals and entities that have suffered losses as a result of the negligence, fraud or other wrongdoing of their stockbroker, investment advisor, or other financial professional.

Member of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA) since 1997. Past President of PIABA. Member of PIABA’s Board of Directors 2008-2017.

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DATE GROUP AND EVENT TIME AND PLACE REGISTRATION

1/1 CBA Office Closed for New Years1/7 Networking Social hosted by Civil/Trial 5:30 pm, Rusty Lyon Clearwaterbar.org1/8 Judge Sherwood Coleman’s Roundtable 12:00 pm, Clearwater Courthouse Clearwaterbar.org1/9 Membership Luncheon 11:30 am, Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwaterbar.org1/9 Professionalism Symposium 1:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwaterbar.org1/9 YLD Monthly Meeting 5:30 pm, BJ’s Restaurant, Clearwater Clearwaterbar.org1/10 Bankruptcy Law Meeting 7:30 am, Bob Evans Clearwaterbar.org1/15 Joint Section Meeting TBD Clearwaterbar.org1/16 Collaborative CLE 12:00 pm, SPC Clearwater Clearwaterbar.org1/20 CBA Office Closed for MLK Day1/23 Probate Luncheon 12:00 pm, Belleair Country Club Clearwaterbar.org1/28 Networking Breakfast Meeting 8:00 am, Belleair Coffee Company Clearwaterbar.org

DATE GROUP AND EVENT TIME AND PLACE REGISTRATION2/6-9 CBA CLE Trip to Cuba Havana, Cuba Clearwaterbar.org2/12 Judge Rebecca Hamilton’s Roundtable 12:00 pm, Clearwater Courthouse Clearwaterbar.org2/13 Member Social Sponsor Appreciation 5:30 pm, Beachwood Seafood Kitchen & Bar Clearwaterbar.org2/13 YLD Monthly Meeting 5:30 pm, Clear Sky on Cleveland Clearwaterbar.org2/14 Bankruptcy Law Meeting 7:30 am, Bob Evans Clearwaterbar.org2/20 CBF Trivia Night Evening, Glory Days Clearwaterbar.org2/25 Networking Breakfast 8:00 am, Belleair Coffee Company Clearwaterbar.org2/28 Probate Update Joint w/ St. Pete Bar 11:30 am, Feather Sound Country Club Clearwaterbar.org

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