CHAIR Russell Carlson VICE CHAIR John O’ Malley TREASURER / SECRETARY Stephanie Williams PAST CHAIR Paula D Salinger Produced by the Sacramento County Bar Association Monthly Memo: SPEAKER: Hon. Jennifer Rockwell TOPIC: A View from Department 121 NOTE: The Family Law Section of the County Bar meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Dante Club, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento. June’s luncheon is on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Cost is $25.00 per person for section members and $35.00 for non-members. Cost for walk- ins (without reservation) is $35.00 and subject to availability. The luncheon this month will be buffet style. RSVP: You may pay by credit card or check payable to: “Sacramento County Bar Association”. Mail payment and lunch selection to: SCBA, Attn: SCBA Fami- ly Law Section, 425 University Ave, Suite 120 • Sacramento, CA 95825 or pay online at www.sacbar.org-Event Calendar. If you have any questions please contact willowjacobs@sac- bar.org or 916-564-3780. SAVE THE DATE: June 6 , 2017 SCBA Family Law Section Luncheon JUNE 2017 | ISSUE 281 SACRAMENTO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION | FAMILY LAW SECTION | JUNE 2017 | page 1 SACRAMENTO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION FAMILY LAW SECTION COUNSELOR The Why should I participate in Mandatory Fee Arbitration? am sure that virtually all of you have heard of the Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program enabled by Business and Professions Code sections 6200, et. seq. Many of you are unfamiliar with how it works and why it works. The first step is the mandatory notice that you, as an attorney who is owed a fee by your client, are required to mail a notice of the right of the client to request MFA before you can take any action against them to collect. The format for the notice is available on the State Bar website and must be used exactly as printed in order to be effective. Once the client receives the notice they have 30 days to formally request MFA through either the SCBA or the State Bar program. If they fail to follow through, then you get to proceed with collection. If the client elects to arbitrate, the attorney has no choice in the matter and must participate. Upon receipt of the request to arbitrate by the program, a written response is solicited from the attorney involved in the process. After receipt of the response, the matter is assigned to one or more arbitrators, depending on the size and nature of the fee dispute. The matter can be binding or non-binding, depending on the request and response. If both sides agree to binding then it is. If either side requests non-binding, then it is not. This can be modified at the actual arbitration hearing upon written stipulation of the parties at that time. The arbitrator(s) assigned to the matter then set up a hearing to occur in a neutral setting as quickly as possible. Both sides are able to be represented by counsel and present evidence at the hearing. The rules of evidence are relaxed to a point so that the matter can be fully heard in a relatively short period of time. After the evidence is submitted, the arbitrator(s) then submit an award to the program. The award gets reviewed for errors and corrected if necessary. The final version of the award is then served on all parties. If the award is non-binding a party, not satisfied with the award, may appeal it by filing a complaint in the appropriate Superior Court rejecting the award and litigating the case. This must be done within 30 days of service of the award. If no appeal is filed, then this award becomes final and binding subject to enforcement by a court or the State Bar. If the award is binding, then the only review is for an unsatisfied party to ask for a re-hearing if there are grounds for one. From the prospective of an attorney there is no easier or faster way to resolve a fee dispute with a client. Generally, MFA is concluded within a matter of a couple of months as opposed to a couple of years. My question to you is “Why wouldn’t you participate”? Tim Zeff I For advertising opportunities contact Deb Roberts at [email protected] or by calling 916-564-3780
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CHAIR Russell Carlson
VICE CHAIR John O’ Malley
TREASURER / SECRETARYStephanie Williams
PAST CHAIR Paula D Salinger
Produced by the Sacramento County Bar Association
Monthly Memo:SPEAKER:
Hon. Jennifer RockwellTOPIC:
A View from Department 121 NOTE:The Family Law Section of the County Bar meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Dante Club, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento. June’s luncheon is on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Cost is $25.00 per person for section members and $35.00 for non-members. Cost for walk-ins (without reservation) is $35.00 and subject to availability. The luncheon this month will be buffet style.
RSVP: You may pay by credit card or check payable to: “Sacramento County Bar Association”. Mail payment and lunch selection to: SCBA, Attn: SCBA Fami-ly Law Section, 425 University Ave, Suite 120 • Sacramento, CA 95825 or pay online at www.sacbar.org-Event Calendar. If you have any questions please contact [email protected] or 916-564-3780.
SAVE THE DATE:
June 6 , 2017SCBA Family Law Section Luncheon
JUNE 2017 | ISSUE 281
SACRAMENTO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION | FAMILY LAW SECTION | JUNE 2017 | page 1
SACRAMENTO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
FAMILY LAW SECTION425 University Ave, Suite 120
Sacramento, CA 95825
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COUNSELOR
The
SACRAMENTO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
FAMILY LAW SECTION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OFFICE SPACE IMMEDIATELY AVAIL-ABLE. We have two (2) large window offic-es and one (1) smaller window office (with ample secretarial and file cabinet space) for lease at 700 University Avenue. Available Immediately. Large kitchen and conference room (seats 12). Client and/or telephone receptionist and full service copier/scanner available at reasonable cost. Gated under-ground parking. Share suite with 2 other attorneys (family law and probate/estate planning) and 3 staff. Current furnishings (cherry desks, credenza and lateral file cabi-nets) available for purchase. Perfect for solo practitioners or small law firm. Contact Margaret Walton at 916/924-9800.”
Office Space for Rent with one or two private offices including space for paralegal with Shared conference room, kitchen and reception area. Great quiet convenient central location in a well maintained building. Family Law Center, 1722 Professional Drive, Sacramento 95825 (off Ar-den Near Watt Avenue) or contact Carol Delzer 916.488.5088 [email protected].
SACRAMENTO COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE GROUP (SCPG) is presenting a Two-Day Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training (April 27 – 28, 2017) in Redondo Beach, California. This training will introduce each participant to the theories, practices and skills needed to begin a collaborative practice. For more information, contact Lindie Newlin or
Hal Bartholomew at (916) 455-5200 or email [email protected].
Office Space For Lease - Available March 1, 2017. Three (3) large window offices and two (2) smaller window offices (with ample secretarial and file cabinet space) for lease at 700 University Avenue. Available March 1, 2017. Large kitchen and conference room (seats 12). Client and/or telephone reception-ist and full service copier/scanner available at reasonable cost. Gated underground parking. Share suite with 1 other attorney and 2 staff. Current furnishings (cherry desks, credenza and lateral file cabinets) available for purchase. Perfect for solo practitioners or small law firm. Contact Margaret Walton at 916/924-9800.
Why should I participate in Mandatory Fee Arbitration?
am sure that virtually all of you have heard
of the Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program
enabled by Business and Professions Code
sections 6200, et. seq. Many of you are unfamiliar
with how it works and why it works.
The first step is the mandatory notice that you,
as an attorney who is owed a fee by your client,
are required to mail a notice of the right of the
client to request MFA before you can take any
action against them to collect. The format for the
notice is available on the State Bar website and
must be used exactly as printed in order to be
effective.
Once the client receives the notice they have
30 days to formally request MFA through either
the SCBA or the State Bar program. If they fail to
follow through, then you get to proceed with
collection. If the client elects to arbitrate, the
attorney has no choice in the matter and must
participate.
Upon receipt of the request to arbitrate by the
program, a written response is solicited from the
attorney involved in the process. After receipt of
the response, the matter is assigned to one or more
arbitrators, depending on the size and nature of
the fee dispute.
The matter can be binding or non-binding,
depending on the request and response. If both
sides agree to binding then it is. If either side
requests non-binding, then it is not. This can be
modified at the actual arbitration hearing upon
written stipulation of the parties at that time.
The arbitrator(s) assigned to the matter then
set up a hearing to occur in a neutral setting as
quickly as possible. Both sides are able to be
represented by counsel and present evidence at
the hearing. The rules of evidence are relaxed to
a point so that the matter can be fully heard in a
relatively short period of time.
After the evidence is submitted, the arbitrator(s)
then submit an award to the program. The award
gets reviewed for errors and corrected if necessary.
The final version of the award is then served on
all parties.
If the award is non-binding a party, not
satisfied with the award, may appeal it by filing a
complaint in the appropriate Superior Court
rejecting the award and litigating the case. This
must be done within 30 days of service of the
award. If no appeal is filed, then this award
becomes final and binding subject to enforcement
by a court or the State Bar. If the award is binding,
then the only review is for an unsatisfied party to
ask for a re-hearing if there are grounds for one.
From the prospective of an attorney there is no
easier or faster way to resolve a fee dispute with
a client. Generally, MFA is concluded within a
matter of a couple of months as opposed to a
couple of years. My question to you is “Why
wouldn’t you participate”?
Tim Zeff
I
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u Bet the Company Litigation, 2012, 2013, 2014u Commercial Litigation, 2012, 2013, 2014u Litigation-Banking and Finance, 2012, 2013, 2014u Litigation-Real Estate, 2012, 2013, 2014
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Fellow, American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
Over 130 Reported Decisions, including:McAdams v. Monier, Inc., 182 Cal. App.4th 174 (2010) (Consumer Class Action)
Katiuzhinsky v. Perry, 152 Cal.App.4th 1288 (2007) (Medical Damages)Hahn v. Mirda, 147 Cal.App.4th 740 (2007) (Medical Malpractice, Loss Of Consortium)
Hawkins v. Wilton, 144 Cal.App.4th 936 (2006) (Landlord Liability)Bunch v. Hoffinger Ind., Inc., 123 Cal. App.4th 1278 (2004) (Products Liability)
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400 Capitol Mall / Suite 1750 / Sacramento, CA 95814 www.genshlealaw.com
n California State Bar Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame, 2001n Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, since 1986n Northern California Super Lawyers since inceptionn Best Lawyers in America since inception, recently:
u Lawyer of the year, Real Estate Litigation,Sacramento, 2014
u Lawyer of the Year, Commercial Litigation,Sacramento 2010
u Bet the Company Litigation, 2012, 2013, 2014u Commercial Litigation, 2012, 2013, 2014u Litigation-Banking and Finance, 2012, 2013, 2014u Litigation-Real Estate, 2012, 2013, 2014
Who knows the vagaries of litigation better than a trial lawyer?
[email protected]/ (916) 525-8444 C/ (916) 825-9952 F/ (916) 525-8446
A D P R O O FApproval is needed to run your ad,
please check appropriate box below.
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Certified Appellate Law SpecialistState Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization
Best Lawyers in AmericaNorthern California Super Lawyers
Past Chair, California State Bar Standing Committee on Appellate CourtsPast President, California Academy of Appellate Courts
Fellow, American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
Over 130 Reported Decisions, including:McAdams v. Monier, Inc., 182 Cal. App.4th 174 (2010) (Consumer Class Action)
Katiuzhinsky v. Perry, 152 Cal.App.4th 1288 (2007) (Medical Damages)Hahn v. Mirda, 147 Cal.App.4th 740 (2007) (Medical Malpractice, Loss Of Consortium)
Hawkins v. Wilton, 144 Cal.App.4th 936 (2006) (Landlord Liability)Bunch v. Hoffinger Ind., Inc., 123 Cal. App.4th 1278 (2004) (Products Liability)
C I V I L A P P E L L A T E + W R I T + M O T I O N P R A C T I C E
T (916) 444-6171 2431 Capitol Ave. Sacramento, California 95816
JAY-ALLEN EISEN
www.eisenlegal.com
400 Capitol Mall / Suite 1750 / Sacramento, CA 95814 www.genshlealaw.com
n California State Bar Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame, 2001n Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, since 1986n Northern California Super Lawyers since inceptionn Best Lawyers in America since inception, recently:
u Lawyer of the year, Real Estate Litigation,Sacramento, 2014
u Lawyer of the Year, Commercial Litigation,Sacramento 2010
u Bet the Company Litigation, 2012, 2013, 2014u Commercial Litigation, 2012, 2013, 2014u Litigation-Banking and Finance, 2012, 2013, 2014u Litigation-Real Estate, 2012, 2013, 2014
Who knows the vagaries of litigation better than a trial lawyer?
[email protected]/ (916) 525-8444 C/ (916) 825-9952 F/ (916) 525-8446
A D P R O O FApproval is needed to run your ad,
please check appropriate box below.
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Half Page Ad:Joe Genshlea Law and MediationSeptember/October 2013 issue 1/3 Page Ad:
Jay-Allen Eisen Law Corp adJuly/August 2014 issue
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DATE__________
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Certified Appellate Law SpecialistState Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization
Best Lawyers in AmericaNorthern California Super Lawyers
Past Chair, California State Bar Standing Committee on Appellate CourtsPast President, California Academy of Appellate Courts
Fellow, American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
Over 130 Reported Decisions, including:McAdams v. Monier, Inc., 182 Cal. App.4th 174 (2010) (Consumer Class Action)
Katiuzhinsky v. Perry, 152 Cal.App.4th 1288 (2007) (Medical Damages)Hahn v. Mirda, 147 Cal.App.4th 740 (2007) (Medical Malpractice, Loss Of Consortium)
Hawkins v. Wilton, 144 Cal.App.4th 936 (2006) (Landlord Liability)Bunch v. Hoffinger Ind., Inc., 123 Cal. App.4th 1278 (2004) (Products Liability)
C I V I L A P P E L L A T E + W R I T + M O T I O N P R A C T I C E
T (916) 444-6171 2431 Capitol Ave. Sacramento, California 95816
JAY-ALLEN EISEN
www.eisenlegal.com
• Appellate, Writ and Motion Practice
• Certified Appellate Law Specialist
• State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
2431 Capitol AvenueSacramento, California 95816Telephone 916-444-6171Facsimile 916-441-5810Email [email protected]
Family Law Vocational Evaluations Vocational Expert Testimony
Lisa Suhonos, MS, CDMS, ABVE-D
6056 Rutland Drive, Suite 6, Carmichael, CA 95608Tel (916) 349-9300 Fax (916) 349-9373
Providing CA & NV with Quality Vocational Services since 1987
www.suhonos.com [email protected]
Business Valuation, Litigation, Mediation and Collaborative Support
Dawn M. Cornelius, MBA, CPA/ABVJack L. Cornelius, Jr., CPA
www.corneliusandcompany.com1721 2nd Street, Suite 201, Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: (916) 444-9868 Fax: (916) 444-9868
For advertising opportunities contact Deb Roberts at [email protected] or
by calling 916-564-3780
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(916) 899-1220 Cellwww.REappraiser.net
(916) 482-8603 Office (916) 483-0559 Fax
Porubski and Thompson LLCR E A L E S TAT E A P P R A I S A L S
Formerly Thompson & Associates
RICHARD PORUBSKIDissolution - Probate – Estate - Tax - Court Qualified
Timothy Rood, M.A., L.M.F.T.
Providing services to families and individuals for over 25 years
* Family and individual therapy * Private mediation/CCRC
* FC3111 & EC730 Child Custody Evaluations * Special Master/Parenting Coordinator
* Co-parenting * Reunification *Supervised Visitation * Consultations * Divorce Coach/Child Specialist * Expert witness
Office: 916.492.6246 Email: [email protected] Web: timrood.com
The Court is Seeking Volunteer Attorneys
If you are experienced with Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, the Court needs your help. The Sacramento Superior Court offers Domestic Violence Restraining Order Workshops on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Family Relations Courthouse from 8:45 a.m. until noon. The restraining order process is daunting for those unfamiliar with it. The workshops are intend-ed to increase participants’ awareness of how the legal process works and how to correctly complete the forms so that they can make informed decisions while representing themselves.
Volunteer attorneys help participants by explaining the restraining order forms as participants prepare them for same day filing. In addition, participants learn about the legalprocess, get their questions about the forms and process answered and obtain additional resource infor-mation. Volunteer attorneys must have experience with the domestic violence forms and process. Legal advice is not permitted in the workshops. If this volunteer oppor-tunity is of interest to you, please contact Nicola Wood at [email protected]. Thank you.
Whitaker & Associates, Inc.
CHRISTOPHER F. WHITAKERCPA, ABV, CFF, MBA, MST
425 UNIVERSITY AVE., SUITE 221SACRAMENTO, CA 95825
VOICE 916.446.8910FAX 916.446.8970
LARRY NICHOLAS, PH.D.Psychological consultation to attorneys in family law cases:
• review of EC 730/FC 3110/3111, and mediation reports• coaching and consultation to litigants and attorneys• expert witness/rebuttal witness/depositions and testimony• assistance with questioning mediators and evaluators• providing feedback to clients to help settle cases
Phone (916) 448-3822 • Fax (916) 448-1341 email: [email protected]
$175. SCBA Family Law Section Members $200. Non-SCBA Family Law Section Members
Early bird registration 5:00 p.m. October 13, 2017, after all prices increase by $50. No half-day registrations will be accepted.
CFLS/MCLE/BBS/CPA/CCRC Continuing Education Credits Available.
MCLE 6.0 Credits (4.5 units in General Law category and 1.5 units in Elimination of Bias)
You may pay by credit card or check payable to: “Sacramento County Bar Association”. Mail payment to: Sacramento County Bar Association, Attn: Family Law Section, 425 University Ave.,
Suite 120, Sacramento, CA 95825 or pay online at www.sacbar.org-Event Calendar. If you have any questions please contact Cecilia Rainey at [email protected] or 916-564-3780.
Domestic Violence Trial Advocacy Workshop
Beyond the Basics:
Friday, November 3, 2017 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Including Case Law Overview and Mock Trial
The Sacramento County Bar Association Family
Law Section is Presenting a Special Continuing Education Program for Lawyers, Judges, Evaluators, CCRCs, Mediators
and other Mental Health Professionals. Partial list of
Distinguished Presenters will include Judge Awoniyi, Judge Roman, Commissioner Dwyer, Stephanie Stilley, Matt Purcell, Michelle Stowell, Jaya Badiga,
Neil Forester, plus others.
Includes full breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks and unlimited
beverages all day.
17388 Conrad BC proof • December 22, 2015 12:55 PM • PAGE 1 OF 1
LINDA J. CONRAD
Certifi ed Appellate Specialist
1401 21st Street, Suite 400Sacramento, California 95811
(916) 431-0229(530) 756-9542
Attorney at Law
Court Ordered 3111 & 3110 Evaluations, Child Custody Recommending
Counselling, Private Confidential Mediation, Parenting Coach, Professional
Supervised Visits, Family & Individual, Co-Parenting Counseling, Reunification
Counseling, Podcast Co-Host
David Elliott, LCSW
O/F (916) 489-3297LCS#23754
2222 Watt Ave Suite D-5 Sacramento, CA 95825 www.dcfamilyconnections.com
$175. SCBA Family Law Section Members $200. Non-SCBA Family Law Section Members
Early bird registration 5:00 p.m. October 13, 2017, after all prices increase by $50. No half-day registrations will be accepted.
CFLS/MCLE/BBS/CPA/CCRC Continuing Education Credits Available.
MCLE 6.0 Credits (4.5 units in General Law category and 1.5 units in Elimination of Bias)
You may pay by credit card or check payable to: “Sacramento County Bar Association”. Mail payment to: Sacramento County Bar Association, Attn: Family Law Section, 425 University Ave.,
Suite 120, Sacramento, CA 95825 or pay online at www.sacbar.org-Event Calendar. If you have any questions please contact Cecilia Rainey at [email protected] or 916-564-3780.
Domestic Violence Trial Advocacy Workshop
Beyond the Basics:
Friday, November 3, 2017 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Including Case Law Overview and Mock Trial
The Sacramento County Bar Association Family
Law Section is Presenting a Special Continuing Education Program for Lawyers, Judges, Evaluators, CCRCs, Mediators
and other Mental Health Professionals. Partial list of
Distinguished Presenters will include Judge Awoniyi, Judge Roman, Commissioner Dwyer, Stephanie Stilley, Matt Purcell, Michelle Stowell, Jaya Badiga,
Neil Forester, plus others.
Includes full breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks and unlimited
beverages all day.
DATE: Monday, July 10, 2017
TIME: Registration and Buffet Lunch Start at 11:40 a.m.
Presentation: Noon to 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Sacramento County Bar Association425 University Ave. #120 Sacramento, Ca. 95825
GUEST SPEAKER:Hon. James M. Mize
TOPIC:People v Sanchez:
Criminal Case Regarding Expert Testimony:
Is it a Game Changer in Civil and Family Cases???
MCLE 1 Hour MCLE Credit**
RSVP: You may pay by credit card or check payable to: “Sacramento County Bar Association”. Mail payment and lunch selection to: Sacramento County Bar Association, Attn: SCBA Family Law Section, 425 University Ave, Suite 120, Sacramento, CA 95825 or pay online at www.sacbar.org-Event Calendar. If you have any questions please contact [email protected] or 916-564-3780.
ROUNDTABLE - Interactive Discussion
Reservations must be received by 5:00 pm July 7, 2017
PRICING INFORMATION
$25.00SCBA Family Law Section Members
$35.00Non-SCBA Family Law Section Members
$25.00Non-Attorney Professionals
(mental health providers, forensics,
accountants, paralegals, and court staff etc.)
$15.00Students
Walk-ins(without reservation)$35.00 subject to availability
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(916) 899-1220 Cellwww.REappraiser.net
(916) 482-8603 Office (916) 483-0559 Fax
Porubski and Thompson LLCR E A L E S TAT E A P P R A I S A L S
Formerly Thompson & Associates
RICHARD PORUBSKIDissolution - Probate – Estate - Tax - Court Qualified
Timothy Rood, M.A., L.M.F.T.
Providing services to families and individuals for over 25 years
* Family and individual therapy * Private mediation/CCRC
* FC3111 & EC730 Child Custody Evaluations * Special Master/Parenting Coordinator
* Co-parenting * Reunification *Supervised Visitation * Consultations * Divorce Coach/Child Specialist * Expert witness
Office: 916.492.6246 Email: [email protected] Web: timrood.com
The Court is Seeking Volunteer Attorneys
If you are experienced with Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, the Court needs your help. The Sacramento Superior Court offers Domestic Violence Restraining Order Workshops on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Family Relations Courthouse from 8:45 a.m. until noon. The restraining order process is daunting for those unfamiliar with it. The workshops are intend-ed to increase participants’ awareness of how the legal process works and how to correctly complete the forms so that they can make informed decisions while representing themselves.
Volunteer attorneys help participants by explaining the restraining order forms as participants prepare them for same day filing. In addition, participants learn about the legalprocess, get their questions about the forms and process answered and obtain additional resource infor-mation. Volunteer attorneys must have experience with the domestic violence forms and process. Legal advice is not permitted in the workshops. If this volunteer oppor-tunity is of interest to you, please contact Nicola Wood at [email protected]. Thank you.
Whitaker & Associates, Inc.
CHRISTOPHER F. WHITAKERCPA, ABV, CFF, MBA, MST
425 UNIVERSITY AVE., SUITE 221SACRAMENTO, CA 95825
VOICE 916.446.8910FAX 916.446.8970
LARRY NICHOLAS, PH.D.Psychological consultation to attorneys in family law cases:
• review of EC 730/FC 3110/3111, and mediation reports• coaching and consultation to litigants and attorneys• expert witness/rebuttal witness/depositions and testimony• assistance with questioning mediators and evaluators• providing feedback to clients to help settle cases
Phone (916) 448-3822 • Fax (916) 448-1341 email: [email protected]
$175. SCBA Family Law Section Members $200. Non-SCBA Family Law Section Members
Early bird registration 5:00 p.m. October 13, 2017, after all prices increase by $50. No half-day registrations will be accepted.
CFLS/MCLE/BBS/CPA/CCRC Continuing Education Credits Available.
MCLE 6.0 Credits (4.5 units in General Law category and 1.5 units in Elimination of Bias)
You may pay by credit card or check payable to: “Sacramento County Bar Association”. Mail payment to: Sacramento County Bar Association, Attn: Family Law Section, 425 University Ave.,
Suite 120, Sacramento, CA 95825 or pay online at www.sacbar.org-Event Calendar. If you have any questions please contact Cecilia Rainey at [email protected] or 916-564-3780.
Domestic Violence Trial Advocacy Workshop
Beyond the Basics:
Friday, November 3, 2017 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Including Case Law Overview and Mock Trial
The Sacramento County Bar Association Family
Law Section is Presenting a Special Continuing Education Program for Lawyers, Judges, Evaluators, CCRCs, Mediators
and other Mental Health Professionals. Partial list of
Distinguished Presenters will include Judge Awoniyi, Judge Roman, Commissioner Dwyer, Stephanie Stilley, Matt Purcell, Michelle Stowell, Jaya Badiga,
Neil Forester, plus others.
Includes full breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks and unlimited
beverages all day.
17388 Conrad BC proof • December 22, 2015 12:55 PM • PAGE 1 OF 1
LINDA J. CONRAD
Certifi ed Appellate Specialist
1401 21st Street, Suite 400Sacramento, California 95811
(916) 431-0229(530) 756-9542
Attorney at Law
Court Ordered 3111 & 3110 Evaluations, Child Custody Recommending
Counselling, Private Confidential Mediation, Parenting Coach, Professional
Supervised Visits, Family & Individual, Co-Parenting Counseling, Reunification
Counseling, Podcast Co-Host
David Elliott, LCSW
O/F (916) 489-3297LCS#23754
2222 Watt Ave Suite D-5 Sacramento, CA 95825 www.dcfamilyconnections.com
$175. SCBA Family Law Section Members $200. Non-SCBA Family Law Section Members
Early bird registration 5:00 p.m. October 13, 2017, after all prices increase by $50. No half-day registrations will be accepted.
CFLS/MCLE/BBS/CPA/CCRC Continuing Education Credits Available.
MCLE 6.0 Credits (4.5 units in General Law category and 1.5 units in Elimination of Bias)
You may pay by credit card or check payable to: “Sacramento County Bar Association”. Mail payment to: Sacramento County Bar Association, Attn: Family Law Section, 425 University Ave.,
Suite 120, Sacramento, CA 95825 or pay online at www.sacbar.org-Event Calendar. If you have any questions please contact Cecilia Rainey at [email protected] or 916-564-3780.
Domestic Violence Trial Advocacy Workshop
Beyond the Basics:
Friday, November 3, 2017 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Including Case Law Overview and Mock Trial
The Sacramento County Bar Association Family
Law Section is Presenting a Special Continuing Education Program for Lawyers, Judges, Evaluators, CCRCs, Mediators
and other Mental Health Professionals. Partial list of
Distinguished Presenters will include Judge Awoniyi, Judge Roman, Commissioner Dwyer, Stephanie Stilley, Matt Purcell, Michelle Stowell, Jaya Badiga,
Neil Forester, plus others.
Includes full breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks and unlimited
beverages all day.
DATE: Monday, July 10, 2017
TIME: Registration and Buffet Lunch Start at 11:40 a.m.
Presentation: Noon to 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Sacramento County Bar Association425 University Ave. #120 Sacramento, Ca. 95825
GUEST SPEAKER:Hon. James M. Mize
TOPIC:People v Sanchez:
Criminal Case Regarding Expert Testimony:
Is it a Game Changer in Civil and Family Cases???
MCLE 1 Hour MCLE Credit**
RSVP: You may pay by credit card or check payable to: “Sacramento County Bar Association”. Mail payment and lunch selection to: Sacramento County Bar Association, Attn: SCBA Family Law Section, 425 University Ave, Suite 120, Sacramento, CA 95825 or pay online at www.sacbar.org-Event Calendar. If you have any questions please contact [email protected] or 916-564-3780.
ROUNDTABLE - Interactive Discussion
Reservations must be received by 5:00 pm July 7, 2017
PRICING INFORMATION
$25.00SCBA Family Law Section Members
$35.00Non-SCBA Family Law Section Members
$25.00Non-Attorney Professionals
(mental health providers, forensics,
accountants, paralegals, and court staff etc.)
$15.00Students
Walk-ins(without reservation)$35.00 subject to availability
CHAIR Russell Carlson
VICE CHAIR John O’ Malley
TREASURER / SECRETARYStephanie Williams
PAST CHAIR Paula D Salinger
Produced by the Sacramento County Bar Association
Monthly Memo:SPEAKER:
Hon. Jennifer RockwellTOPIC:
A View from Department 121 NOTE:The Family Law Section of the County Bar meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Dante Club, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento. June’s luncheon is on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Cost is $25.00 per person for section members and $35.00 for non-members. Cost for walk-ins (without reservation) is $35.00 and subject to availability. The luncheon this month will be buffet style.
RSVP: You may pay by credit card or check payable to: “Sacramento County Bar Association”. Mail payment and lunch selection to: SCBA, Attn: SCBA Fami-ly Law Section, 425 University Ave, Suite 120 • Sacramento, CA 95825 or pay online at www.sacbar.org-Event Calendar. If you have any questions please contact [email protected] or 916-564-3780.
SAVE THE DATE:
June 6 , 2017SCBA Family Law Section Luncheon
JUNE 2017 | ISSUE 281
SACRAMENTO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION | FAMILY LAW SECTION | JUNE 2017 | page 1
SACRAMENTO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
FAMILY LAW SECTION425 University Ave, Suite 120
Sacramento, CA 95825
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COUNSELOR
The
SACRAMENTO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
FAMILY LAW SECTION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OFFICE SPACE IMMEDIATELY AVAIL-ABLE. We have two (2) large window offic-es and one (1) smaller window office (with ample secretarial and file cabinet space) for lease at 700 University Avenue. Available Immediately. Large kitchen and conference room (seats 12). Client and/or telephone receptionist and full service copier/scanner available at reasonable cost. Gated under-ground parking. Share suite with 2 other attorneys (family law and probate/estate planning) and 3 staff. Current furnishings (cherry desks, credenza and lateral file cabi-nets) available for purchase. Perfect for solo practitioners or small law firm. Contact Margaret Walton at 916/924-9800.”
Office Space for Rent with one or two private offices including space for paralegal with Shared conference room, kitchen and reception area. Great quiet convenient central location in a well maintained building. Family Law Center, 1722 Professional Drive, Sacramento 95825 (off Ar-den Near Watt Avenue) or contact Carol Delzer 916.488.5088 [email protected].
SACRAMENTO COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE GROUP (SCPG) is presenting a Two-Day Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training (April 27 – 28, 2017) in Redondo Beach, California. This training will introduce each participant to the theories, practices and skills needed to begin a collaborative practice. For more information, contact Lindie Newlin or
Hal Bartholomew at (916) 455-5200 or email [email protected].
Office Space For Lease - Available March 1, 2017. Three (3) large window offices and two (2) smaller window offices (with ample secretarial and file cabinet space) for lease at 700 University Avenue. Available March 1, 2017. Large kitchen and conference room (seats 12). Client and/or telephone reception-ist and full service copier/scanner available at reasonable cost. Gated underground parking. Share suite with 1 other attorney and 2 staff. Current furnishings (cherry desks, credenza and lateral file cabinets) available for purchase. Perfect for solo practitioners or small law firm. Contact Margaret Walton at 916/924-9800.
Why should I participate in Mandatory Fee Arbitration?
am sure that virtually all of you have heard
of the Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program
enabled by Business and Professions Code
sections 6200, et. seq. Many of you are unfamiliar
with how it works and why it works.
The first step is the mandatory notice that you,
as an attorney who is owed a fee by your client,
are required to mail a notice of the right of the
client to request MFA before you can take any
action against them to collect. The format for the
notice is available on the State Bar website and
must be used exactly as printed in order to be
effective.
Once the client receives the notice they have
30 days to formally request MFA through either
the SCBA or the State Bar program. If they fail to
follow through, then you get to proceed with
collection. If the client elects to arbitrate, the
attorney has no choice in the matter and must
participate.
Upon receipt of the request to arbitrate by the
program, a written response is solicited from the
attorney involved in the process. After receipt of
the response, the matter is assigned to one or more
arbitrators, depending on the size and nature of
the fee dispute.
The matter can be binding or non-binding,
depending on the request and response. If both
sides agree to binding then it is. If either side
requests non-binding, then it is not. This can be
modified at the actual arbitration hearing upon
written stipulation of the parties at that time.
The arbitrator(s) assigned to the matter then
set up a hearing to occur in a neutral setting as
quickly as possible. Both sides are able to be
represented by counsel and present evidence at
the hearing. The rules of evidence are relaxed to
a point so that the matter can be fully heard in a
relatively short period of time.
After the evidence is submitted, the arbitrator(s)
then submit an award to the program. The award
gets reviewed for errors and corrected if necessary.
The final version of the award is then served on
all parties.
If the award is non-binding a party, not
satisfied with the award, may appeal it by filing a
complaint in the appropriate Superior Court
rejecting the award and litigating the case. This
must be done within 30 days of service of the
award. If no appeal is filed, then this award
becomes final and binding subject to enforcement
by a court or the State Bar. If the award is binding,
then the only review is for an unsatisfied party to
ask for a re-hearing if there are grounds for one.
From the prospective of an attorney there is no
easier or faster way to resolve a fee dispute with
a client. Generally, MFA is concluded within a
matter of a couple of months as opposed to a
couple of years. My question to you is “Why
wouldn’t you participate”?
Tim Zeff
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u Lawyer of the year, Real Estate Litigation,Sacramento, 2014
u Lawyer of the Year, Commercial Litigation,Sacramento 2010
u Bet the Company Litigation, 2012, 2013, 2014u Commercial Litigation, 2012, 2013, 2014u Litigation-Banking and Finance, 2012, 2013, 2014u Litigation-Real Estate, 2012, 2013, 2014
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Fellow, American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
Over 130 Reported Decisions, including:McAdams v. Monier, Inc., 182 Cal. App.4th 174 (2010) (Consumer Class Action)
Katiuzhinsky v. Perry, 152 Cal.App.4th 1288 (2007) (Medical Damages)Hahn v. Mirda, 147 Cal.App.4th 740 (2007) (Medical Malpractice, Loss Of Consortium)
Hawkins v. Wilton, 144 Cal.App.4th 936 (2006) (Landlord Liability)Bunch v. Hoffinger Ind., Inc., 123 Cal. App.4th 1278 (2004) (Products Liability)
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400 Capitol Mall / Suite 1750 / Sacramento, CA 95814 www.genshlealaw.com
n California State Bar Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame, 2001n Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, since 1986n Northern California Super Lawyers since inceptionn Best Lawyers in America since inception, recently:
u Lawyer of the year, Real Estate Litigation,Sacramento, 2014
u Lawyer of the Year, Commercial Litigation,Sacramento 2010
u Bet the Company Litigation, 2012, 2013, 2014u Commercial Litigation, 2012, 2013, 2014u Litigation-Banking and Finance, 2012, 2013, 2014u Litigation-Real Estate, 2012, 2013, 2014
Who knows the vagaries of litigation better than a trial lawyer?
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Past Chair, California State Bar Standing Committee on Appellate CourtsPast President, California Academy of Appellate Courts
Fellow, American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
Over 130 Reported Decisions, including:McAdams v. Monier, Inc., 182 Cal. App.4th 174 (2010) (Consumer Class Action)
Katiuzhinsky v. Perry, 152 Cal.App.4th 1288 (2007) (Medical Damages)Hahn v. Mirda, 147 Cal.App.4th 740 (2007) (Medical Malpractice, Loss Of Consortium)
Hawkins v. Wilton, 144 Cal.App.4th 936 (2006) (Landlord Liability)Bunch v. Hoffinger Ind., Inc., 123 Cal. App.4th 1278 (2004) (Products Liability)
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