COMMUNICATOR Newsletter of the Volusia County Bar Association MAY 2012 2012 Professionalism Symposium a Joint Project of the Volusia County Bar Association & the Seventh Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee Keynote Speaker: Federal District Court Judge John Antoon Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Willie Miller Center, ERAU Campus Join us for a spirited discussion on professionalism and ethical issues in the daily practice of law. Symposium will include breakout sessions for Civil, Family, Criminal & Appellate Law. CLE & CJE Credit: 4.0 General, 4.0 Professionalism hours (applied for) RSVP: volusiabar@bellsouth.net - $25.00 for VCBA members, $45.00 Non-Members How-To E-File with the Volusia County Clerk s Office Presented by Laura Roth Chief Deputy Clerk Don Murphy Director of Court Operations Tony Landry Director of Information Technology How to register on the statewide eportal How to E-File documents in all civil divisions in Volusia County Orientation on E-Filing development in Florida Q&A regarding the next steps in E-Filing This seminar will be held every hour from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on the following dates: June 5 and June 21 DELAND COURTHOUSE JURY ROOM June 6 and June 19 DAYTONA BEACH JUSTICE CENTER JURY ROOM Paralegals, Legal Secretaries & Office Staff are encourage to attend! CLE CREDIT: 1.0 General Hours (applied for) INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE VCBA BOARD? The Nominating Committee will soon convene to consider nominations for open positions on the Volusia County Bar Association Board. Directors serve a term of three years and the board meets 6 times a year to plan membership meetings, CLE seminars, social, networking and service activities. The slate of nominees will be voted upon at the Annual Election Meeting scheduled for Friday, July 27, 2012. Contact President-Elect Sebrina Slack, sslack@landispa.com or call 386-734-3451 if you are interested in serving. LAWSUITS PROJECT Donate business attire to the Back on Track Program. See page 5 for details.
TETRAULT LAW, P.A. "Calls returned promptly!" P. O. Box 350476 Palm Coast, FL 32135 Work/Cell: 904-377-5585 Home: 386-446-0316 tetraultlaw@cfl.rr.com www.tetraultlaw.com www.linkedin.com/in/altetrault ATTORNEY AT LAW FLORIDA SUPREME COURT CERTIFIED CIRCUIT CIVIL MEDIATOR Al acquired experience and expertise through a career in the computer industry, where he served in executive positions with an F500 company before leading an early-stage Internet company as CEO. He has negotiated complex transactions for products and services, especially in the computer and software industry. Al believes that mediation is the best approach to dispute resolution. He understands that facilitating an agreement often requires the mediator to adopt an evaluative style, and is comfortable in this role. Locations in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Bunnell, Daytona Beach, Deland and Orlando or your office. Call for details. DIRECTORY UPDATES MICHAEL DYER School District of Volusia County Office of Chief Counsel PO Box 2118 DeLand, Florida 32721 Phone: (386) 734-7190, ext. 20254 Fax: (386) 943-3495 E-Mail: mgdyer@volusia.k12.fl.us JOHN RUSELL, JR. Politis & Matovina PA 730 Dunlawton Ave. Port Orange, FL 32127 386-767-0911 386-767-1994 john@politislawfirm.com JOSEPH C. WARREN The Office of the State Attorney 251 N. Ridgewood Avenue, Third Floor Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 239-7710 warrenj@sao7.org
Appellate Attorney Steven J. Guardiano 412 N. Wild Olive Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Telephone: 386-257-7666 Fax: 386-257-4211 Website: www.stevenguardiano.com Email: steven@stevenguardiano.com Practice concentrating in Appellate Law Civil & Criminal Appeals Post-Conviction Remedies Over 25 years of appellate experience including 6 years 5th DCA Staff Attorney 4 years Senior Assistant Attorney General Established in private practice in 1998 Consultations by Appointment VFAWL WOMAN OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON May 10 th, 2012 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Halifax River Yacht Club WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2012 $18.00 for members $20.00 for nonmembers RSVP to ajacobsen@daytonalaw.com Payment can be mailed in advance to VFAWL, P.O. Box 15211, Daytona Beach, FL 32115 JEFFREY M. STEINGOLD MEDIATION FLAGLER & VOLUSIA Office: 386-283-5544 Cell: 804-310-8400 Fax: 386-283-5544
The Volusia County Bar Association and the Junior League of Daytona Beach team up to celebrate Law Day LawSuits Project Spring Cleaning? Consider donating your like new business attire. The Junior League of Daytona Beach offers quality business attire to men and women who might not have access to professional attire. Consider donating suits, jackets, shirts, blouses, polo shirts, skirts, pants, ties, and especially shoes. These professional clothing items will go to the Back on Track Program at the Junior League Thrift Shop. Back on Track takes clients who are entering or re-entering the workforce and need interview and work appropriate clothing to assist in getting a job. The Center for Workforce Development and other agencies currently refer clients to Back on Track, and Back on Track will be expanding its efforts later this year to work with more people who need employment help. Donations that Back on Track is unable to use for their clientele will be donated to the Junior League's Thrift Store, the proceeds of which will help local woman and children served by the programs of the Junior League of Daytona Beach. Simply complete this form and deliver your items. Donations will be accepted from April 23 through May 5 at the following locations: Junior League Thrift Shop 1757 N Nova Road, Suite 108, Holly Hill (located 3 blocks North of LPGA Blvd.) Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm Phone: 386-253-7486 Junior League Office 122 S. Palmetto Avenue, Daytona Beach (between ISB & Magnolia Ave.) Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm Phone: 386-253-1756 Name Description of Items Donated Approximate Value: $
MITCHELL A. GORDON ATTORNEY AT LAW DAYTONA BEACH OFFICE FOR RENT Well decorated office for 1 attorney and 1 secretary. Shared waiting room, library, conference room, kitchen and receptionist. $485 a month, includes utilities and cleaning. 648 South Ridgewood Avenue Daytona Beach Call 386-253-3677 CERTIFIED BY THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT AS A FAMILY LAW MEDIATOR QUALIFIED AS APPELLATE MEDIATOR FOR THE 5TH DISCTRICT COURT OF APPEAL MITCHELL A. GORDON, P.A. HOURS BY APPOINTMENT Telephone: (386) 258-0020 Facsimile: (386) 255-2089 Post Office Box 968 Daytona Beach, FL 32115-0968
Volusia County Bar Association PO Drawer 15050 Daytona Beach, FL 32115 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Permit #101 Daytona Beach, FL The Communicator is published by the Volusia County Bar Association as a part of its commitment to information relevant to issues and concerns at the local level. Opinions expressed or positions taken are those of the author and may not reflect the views of the publication of the Volusia County Bar Association. Articles for publication should be sent via email to volusiabar@bellsouth.net. Advertising rates are listed on www.volusiabar.org. CONTACT INFORMATION Volusia County Bar Association PO Drawer 15050 125 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32115 386-253-9471 Email: volusiabar@bellsouth.net Web: www.volusiabar.org Karen A. Foxman President Sebrina Slack President-Elect R. Brooks Casey Treasurer OFFICERS Michael Woods Secretary Michael Kelton YLD Representative Erin Thompson YLD Elect DIRECTORS Kenneth Bohannon Abraham McKinnon Michael Ciocchetti Jacquelyn Roys R. Jeremy Hill Bethany Schonsheck Christopher Kelly Michael Slick Wendy Mara