Welcome
By TracyPrall | February 19, 2009
Welcome to the official web site of the Marion County Bar Association (MCBA). The purpose of the MCBA is to promote a spirit of cordiality and mutual respect among its members, to uphold and elevate the standards of honor, integrity and courtesy in the legal profession, and to increase the usefulness and efficiency of the Bar and the quality of legal services to the public.
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Differentiating Violence, Responding to Violence, and Reporting Abuse
By TracyPrall | December 23, 2009
Marion County Circuit Court Family Law Advisory Committee
High Conflict Symposium VII
“Differentiating Violence, Responding to Violence, and Reporting Abuse”
January 8, 2010 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Paulus Lecture Hall
Willamette University College of Law
Reception & Refreshments following the formal presentations
For registration or further information contact:
David Bertram
Mediation Coordinator
Marion County Circuit Court
PO Box 12869
100 High Street NE
Salem, Or 97309-0869
Office phone 503-584-4754 (first preference)
David.L.Bertram@ojd.state.or.us
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Marion County Courthouse HVAC Project
By TracyPrall | December 17, 2009
MARION COUNTY COURTHOUSE HVAC PROJECT
Courtroom and Judge Relocation Information
The Marion County Courthouse is undergoing renovations to replace the building’s failing HVAC system. To accommodate the work, courtrooms and judges will be moved over the next 18 months. The first moves will be occurring this week as outlined below. Phone numbers WILL NOT be changed. Directional signs and new room signs will be posted to reflect the information noted below. Further updates will be provided prior to additional moves.
Move Date: Wednesday, December 16
1. Hearing Referees and staff vacate the 3rd floor. Business will be conducted in the following areas effective Thursday, December 17:
Judge Broyles and Judge Wasmann’s chamber will be Room 2243 (fka Mary Fagan’s office).
The hearing referees’ courtroom is Room 2103, Courtroom 2E.
Jen Lay and Jessica Martinmaas’ office will be Room 2241 (fka Marne Albracht’s office).
2. Shelly Strunk, Law Clerk, vacates the 5th floor.
Shelly’s office will be Room 1477 (aka Tammy Dover’s office) effective Thursday, December 17.
Move Date: Thursday, December 17
3. Judge Rhoades and her staff vacate the 5th floor. Business will be conducted in the following areas effective Friday, December 18:
Judge Rhoades’ chambers will be Room 1287 (fka the staff break room).
Judge Rhoades’ courtroom will be Room 1277 (fka the larger mediation room).
Noelle Leopole and Andrea Nofziger’s office will be Room 1284 (fka David Bertram’s office).
Move Date: Friday, December 18
4. Judge Dickey and his staff vacate the 5th floor. Business will be conducted in the following areas effective Monday, December 21:
Judge Dickey’s chambers will be Room 4131 (aka Chamber 4B)
Judge Dickey’s courtroom will be Courtroom 4B.
Kim Taylor and Monica Martinez’s office will be Room 4303 (fka Judge Abernethy’s jury room).
Two settlement conference rooms will also be in Room 4303.
5. Judge Wilson and his staff vacate the 5th floor. Business will be conducted in the following areas effective Monday, December 21:
Judge Wilson’s chambers will be on the 3rd floor (Room 3316).
Judge Wilson’s courtroom will be Courtroom 3A.
Vicki Hand’s office will be Room 3315 (fka Jen Lay’s office)
Rhonda Olsen’s office will be Room 3313 (fka Jessica Martinmaas’ office)
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MCBA Annual Awards and Pro-Bono Awards Dinner
By TracyPrall | December 16, 2009
The Marion County Bar Board of Directors pleased to announce the following award recipients:
Carson Award (Service to the Bar)
Mark Comstock
Carson Award (Service to the Community)
Michael Keeney
Compton Award (Service to Bar non-lawyer)
Jessica Otjen - Boys & Girls Club Teen Court Coordinator
Professionalism Award
James Griggs
Awards will be presented on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Creekside Golf Club.
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Court House Connections – Foreclosure Issues and Scams CLE
By TracyPrall | December 8, 2009
MCBA is joining with Mary Leonard Law Society and Marion and Polk Legal Aid Services in presenting this CLE on new legislation effecting foreclosures and the foreclosure relief scams that are tempting many homeowners! Speakers include Keith Dubanevich, Chief of Staff and Special Counsel for the Department of Justice, and Louis Savage from the Department of Consumer and Business Services.
Prices for MCBA and MLLS members:
This CLE is part of the MCBA “Give Back Series.” As with the other CLE’s in the series, In exchange for a member’s commitment to take on at least one pro-bono case in the next year, MCBA will waive the $25.00 registration fee. Each program includes a complementary box lunch. Please join us on January 19th at noon in Courtroom 1B and make a difference!
Register: To register, or for more information, please call Natasha Bachelu at 503-399-1070. You must pre-register by January 18 to receive the box lunch.
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MCBA Annual Awards and Pro-Bono Awards Dinner
By TracyPrall | December 8, 2009
The Marion County Bar Board of Directors is accepting nominations for the Annual Awards. Please submit nominations to any Board member prior to noon on November 24, 2009. Awards will be presented on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Creekside Golf Club.
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MCBA Holiday Party
By TracyPrall | December 8, 2009
SHRIMP!!! Need we say more? Join your colleagues for an evening full of great company, food and spirits at the Mission Mill Dye House. Doors open at 4:30! The MCBA Annual Meeting will be called to order and the Financial Report will be given at 6:00 p.m.
Is your membership up for renewal? Yearly MCBA dues of $50 will be collected at the door.
For additional information contact Stephanie Wilson at stephanie@feiblemancase.com or 503-399-9218.
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Child Abuse Reporting
By TracyPrall | December 8, 2009
MCBA is pleased to once again present the annual Child Abuse Reporting CLE. Amanda Marshall of the Department of Justice Civil Enforcement Child Advocacy Section will present this sensitive and important information. This CLE will immediately follow the Technology 4 Attorneys CLE in the Montag Den at Willamette University. Submission for Oregon CLE credit in process (1 Child Abuse Reporting).
Prices for MCBA members:
$25 Early Bird Registration (through November 27, 2009)
$30 Seminar Registration (after November 27, 2009)
Prices for non-MCBA members:
Add $5.00 to above prices.
Register: To register, or for more information, please call Natasha Bachelu at 503-399-1070.
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Lawyers vs. e-Discovery, e-Mail, Encryption, Metadata, GPS and Facebook
By TracyPrall | December 8, 2009
This CLE, co-sponsored by MCBA, will emphasize technology related legal issues that are having an ever increasing and significant impact on the practice of law, whether at the office or in the courtroom. Submission for Oregon CLE credit in process (4 General, 1 Ethics).
Program Highlights:
* Update on some of the latest electronic discovery cases.
* Reviewing the potential malpractice risks to lawyers re: unprotected email.
* Learn why encryption of email and data will soon become mandatory.
* Understand the increasing risks of “metadata” malpractice for lawyers.
* Learn some of the ways to protect against client data theft.
* Learn how GPS technology will transform the law practice.
* Review some of the latest ethical concerns impacting lawyers using technology.
* Learn how to protect against many wireless network risks.
* Learn how case management software can enhance your practice & reduce your risks.
* Learn how Twitter, Facebook, et al, will affect your law practice.
Prices for MCBA members:
$75.00 Early Bird Registration (through November 27, 2009).
$125.00 Seminar Registration (after November 27, 2009).
Prices for non-MCBA members:
Add $25.00 to above prices.
Register: Register on line at: www.technology4attorneys.com
MAIL CHECK / SEMINAR REGISTRATION / CONTACT US:
Technology 4 Attorneys, LLC
P.O. Box 4811
Boise, Idaho 83711
Tel: 208-371-7171
Fax: 208-575-2004
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2009 MCBA Memorial Service
By TracyPrall | December 8, 2009
The 2009 Biennial MCBA Memorial Service is scheduled for November 20, 2009 from 1-3pm in Courtroom 2A. At this memorial service, the Marion County Bar Association recognizes members that have passed in the past two years for their significance to the Salem legal community. Families of deceased members are invited to attend this ceremony.
Below is the list of members currently on the list and the person who will speak on their behalf.
| Deceased Member | Speaker | |
| Thomas Churchill | David Leonard | |
| Hon. Duane Ertsgaard | Hon. John Wilson | |
| James Tiger | George Duncan or Jennifer Neigel | |
| Viva Linda Lorick Foley | Jason Siebert | |
| Rupert Edmund Park | Hon. Richard Barber and David Kenagy | |
| Donald Leon Pailette | Hon. Edwin Peterson | |
| Honorable Berkley "Bud" Lent | Hon. Edwin Peterson | |
| Bryan Johnston | Hon. Mary James | |
| Dana Anderson | Blake Underwood | |
| Dennis Sarriugarte | Steven Gorham | |
| John P. McCulloch | Hon. Pamela Abernethy | |
| Edward L. “Ned” Clark, Jr. | James C. Edmonds |
If you are aware of any other members we have missed or would be willing to speak on behalf of please contact Ryan W. Collier, ryan@collier-law.com; 503-485-7224.
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