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August 2022
Volume XLVI, Issue 8
In This Issue...
Ann's Article...........................Page 2
CLEs......................................Page 4
Lawyer Wellness....................Page 6
Lawyer Assistance.................Page 7
Young Lawyers......................Page 8
Significant Decisions.............Page 9
Member Spotlight..................Page 9
In the News...........................Page 10
Mobile Bar Foundation..........Page 11
Birthdays...............................Page 14
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2022 OFFICERS
President - D. Brian Murphy
President Elect - Forrest S. Latta
Vice President - Raymond Bell
Secretary - Catherine S. Kirkland
Treasurer - Suntrease Williams-Maynard
Asst. Treasurer - Mary Margaret K. Bailey
Executive Director - Ann F. Sirmon
Editor - Tiffany Ray
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I hope everyone has had a great summer so far. I have enjoyed seeing the pictures and hearing the stories about family vacations, beach trips, baseball games, and the other summertime activities many of us are fortunate to experience. As summer begins to wind down, kids prepare for their return to school, and we (hopefully) start to feel some relief from the intense heat that a Mobile summer brings, I would like to share details about some exciting projects and events that I hope you all are able to participate in.
While the MBA’s sponsored activities typically slow down in July, the work on behalf of your Bar does not. Our Executive Director, Ann Sirmon, our officers, our Executive Committee members, and our Section and Committee Chairs have all remained hard at work. As we get closer in time, additional information will be disseminated, but please mark your calendars now and consider becoming more involved in our upcoming projects and events.
On Friday, August 12, Danny Sheridan will join us for our membership luncheon. This luncheon is always well attended so please be sure to register in advance.
The Professional Relations Committee, comprising Michael Holberg, Stoney Chavers, Jim Koch, and me, met recently to work on revamping the Interprofessional Code of Cooperation between the Medical Society of Mobile County and the MBA. The original Code of Cooperation was adopted in 1986 in an attempt to avoid conflicts between the two professions, primarily relating to the production of medical records and the appearance of physicians at depositions and trials. Once an updated draft is complete it will be presented to the Medical Society for consideration and adoption.
Our Executive Committee is in the early stages of preparing a strategic plan for the MBA. Ann Sirmon recently met with a consultant who specializes in strategic plans for bar associations, and I expect that a task force will soon be formed to continue work on this project.
MBA President-Elect Forrest Latta had the idea to create a new group within the MBA for the growing number of members who serve as in-house counsel for businesses and organizations. I am pleased to report that the Executive Committee has approved the creation of the In-House Counsel Section of the MBA. This new Section will be chaired by Julia Shreve, and an initial meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 30, at 5:00 p.m. at Post.
On Thursday, October 6, the MBA will hold a New Member Orientation for anyone who has joined since 2019. That's the last time we were able to hold an orientation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Immediately following the orientation, we will hold a combined event - a New Member Reception and an Open House for the recently renovated John Archibald Campbell United States Courthouse. All MBA members are invited to the combined event.
January 18 – 20, 2023, the City of Mobile will host, both the Alabama District and Circuit Court Judges Mid-Year Conference and the Alabama State Bar Mid-Year Conference. This is an incredible opportunity for our bar association to collaborate with the court system and the state bar. We have been asked to host events during the two conferences, and a committee has been formed to assist.
This Fall will be an exciting and busy time for the MBA. Be sure all the dates and events are on your calendar. We hope to see you soon! Also, if you would like to become more involved, please reach out to me or Ann as there is no shortage of opportunities.
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D. Brian Murphy
Mobile Bar Association, 2022 President
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Roadmap - 1. a map showing roads especially for automobile travel; 2. a detailed plan to guide progress toward a goal.
Before you go on a road trip, I’m sure you figure out where you are going, what you want to do, how much will it cost, etc. Another component of the trip is figuring out how you will get there: Should we go this direction, take this highway, make a stop here for a break, etc. My husband and I recently took a road trip because we were tired of getting stuck in an airport and going nowhere. We discussed it for several months… which highways/interstates to take, stopping points, and of course places to eat. Our planning really paid off. Because it was July 4th weekend, we encountered lots of unexpected wrecks and heavy traffic, and the driving app Waze would every now and then divert us to a different path. We would ask each other, “Should we continue with the original plan or follow the diverted route?” We would agree, yes, let’s try it! Sure enough, every time, Waze would steer us around traffic and set us back on the original path we had mapped out in the very beginning.
One definition of “roadmap” is “a detailed plan.” A roadmap is used by many corporations and non-profit associations as a high-level strategic document. It provides a clear overview of strategic tasks and milestones and helps define a long-term plan for reaching goals. It ties together a strategy—the “why”— with the work you will need to do to achieve your goals—the “what”—and a timeline for completion—the “when.” The MBA is starting the process of drawing just such a roadmap.
You might be asking, “Why does the Mobile Bar Association need a roadmap/strategic plan?" Creating a roadmap will ensure that our time and efforts as an association stay on a path towards meeting the wants and needs our members and the legal profession. It will reveal our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats as an association. In will help ensure our association’s activities align with its mission. It will enable us to track our organizational performance for accountability. Without a roadmap, every venture is a journey into the unknown. In its absence, we are left wondering, are we on track as an association?
Do you have a road map? If you do, what direction is it going? If not, why not? As the Mobile Bar Association constructs our roadmap, we will include the membership in a variety of ways. We will form a committee and conduct surveys, focus groups, etc. We are still in the very beginning stage of the process, so please stay tuned! If you want to be involved with our roadmap process, please contact me by email at asirmon@mobilebarassociation.com.
Make note of the Mobile Bar’s August events.
Friday, August 12 – Membership Luncheon – Sports Prognosticator Danny Sheridan will be our speaker. He’ll talk about the effect of the one-year-old NIL (name, image & likeness deals), the transfer portal, and the forming of booster "collectives," which can now legally pay players, and, of course, he’ll make college football predictions.
Wednesday, August 17 – Mentoring: Coffee with the Court CLE featuring our federal judges at the Federal Courthouse.
Thursday, August 18 – Good Brief: Tips for Improving your Legal Writing CLE with speakers Mary Margaret Bailey, Frazer Greene LLC, Windy Bitzer, Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC, and Mick Rich, Burr Forman L.L.P., at the Federal Courthouse.
Thursday, August 18 – Young Lawyers Social at Lupercalia Art Gallery, sponsored by Mobile Bay Reporting and Source One.
Friday, August 26 – 15th Annual Stars Across the Bay CLE Seminar at the Riverview Plaza Hotel.
Tuesday, August 30 – In-House Counsel Section Social at POST.
More information on all the events listed above can be found in this month’s issue of the Bar Bulletin or on the MBA website.
We are always interested in hearing your thoughts and ideas about how to improve the Mobile Bar Association, our activities, and the upcoming roadmap process. Please feel free to contact me any time by phone at 251.433.9790 or by email at asirmon@mobilebarassociation.com.
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Executive Director
Mobile Bar Association
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ADVANCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, AT NOON. |
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ADVANCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 16. |
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UPCOMING CLES AND AN EVENT! |
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By Daya Naef, Guest Writer on Lawyer Wellness |
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Three Things You Can Do So You Can Actually Enjoy Your Vacation
How often have you said, “If only there were three more hours in a day,” followed by, “I need a vacation?” I know I have said that many times. Unfortunately, I cannot add hours to the day, but I CAN take a vacation. We all need a vacation for many reasons, including:
- It is good to give ourselves a mental and physical break from a profession that is constantly running in hyper-speed.
- It gives us the opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends.
- It allows us to actually read the book (that is not work-related) that has been sitting on our bedstand for the last six months.
Vacation is good and necessary. However, we tend to bring our work with us on vacation, so we end up emailing and calling clients from a sunny beach instead of our office. In other words, vacation isn’t really a vacation and that makes us ask, “Why did we plan a vacation just so we can work somewhere else?”
It doesn’t have to be this way. As lawyers and legal professionals, you can have a vacation without it being dominated by work. Here are three things you can do so you can enjoy your vacation:
Set expectations before leaving
When we leave for vacation, it is easy to say, “If you need anything, just contact me.” This broad statement gives the expectation that people can contact us anytime, anywhere—and they will. Thus, it is a good idea to lay out expectations for yourself, your staff/team, and your clients before you leave. Here are a few suggestions:
- Give everyone plenty of notice that you will be taking a vacation.
- Let your team and clients know you will respond to messages and emails in a timely manner. (I recommend that you choose different times throughout each day to check, but do not tell your clients or team. Otherwise, they will bombard you at those specific times.)
- Turn off phone notifications so you are not tempted to check every message, text, or email as it appears.
- Avoid checking social media on your phone, because you are more likely to check email and texts, too.
Delegate responsibilities in your absence
It is hard to delegate and give up control even for a moment. However, unless you delegate responsibilities, you will not be able to fully enjoy your vacation. Look at day-to-day responsibilities that your team can cover while you are gone and delegate accordingly. If a responsibility involves interaction with a client, make appropriate introductions so that the client knows that they can contact and trust your team member while you are on vacation. Delegating makes a big difference.
Take a vacation when your client takes a vacation
It seems that when your clients are on vacation, they enjoy vacation. They do not hassle you for documents and requests because they don’t want to think about it. However, when you are on vacation, their demands are the only thing that matters. You could be getting ready to go snorkeling and they are trying to call you. Of course, if you set expectations about checking messages, you can call them at a later time, but you might also consider taking your vacation when they take their vacation.
If your client is taking a vacation, let’s say in August, consider taking your vacation at the same time or in the midst of your client’s vacation. You are more likely to be able to enjoy your vacation because your client is not worried about anything except their own vacation. Therefore, they are less likely to call you during that time.
Conclusion
Vacation is great if it feels like a vacation. As legal professionals, our work is demanding, but it doesn’t need to be while on vacation. Consider these tips when you plan your next trip on a cruise or a hiking excursion or at a resort. I want you to enjoy your time off and be mentally and physically ready to meet your demands when you return.
By Daya Naef, Owner of The Success Partner Coaching for Lawyers and Law Firms
Daya is an Associate Member of the Mobile Bar Association licensed in Michigan and Louisiana, living in Belforest. She can be reached at Daya@thesuccesspartner.com.
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By Beth Rehm, Lawyer Assistance Committee Chair
Services Offered by the ALAP
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Since becoming the chairperson of the MBA Lawyer Assistance Committee, I have been amazed by everything the Alabama Lawyer Assistance Program (“ALAP”) does under the direction of Jeremy Rakes. I used to think the ALAP primarily worked with lawyers battling addiction issues. Now I know better. Not only does ALAP work with lawyers battling addiction, the ALAP is also a resource for lawyers and their families suffering from depression and anxiety and those who are contemplating suicide. The ALAP has resources in your local area and, when more specialized care is needed, throughout the country.
Another service the ALAP provides is working with lawyers who are suffering from cognitive decline. Perhaps you know of or have a partner who was once at the top of their game but now seems to be faltering, or becoming forgetful, and ruining what was once a distinguished career and reputation. The ALAP can provide empathy and help to individuals experiencing cognitive decline. Just contact the ALAP. You can remain anonymous and help another attorney. Remember, none of us is ever alone.
988 – The New National Suicide and Crisis Hotline
On July 16, 2022, an important number went live – 988. Anyone can call, text, or online chat “988” to be directly connected with individuals trained in handling a mental-health crisis or suicide prevention. This number is specifically designed to be easy to remember and avoid the use of 911, which does not have the resources to handle mental-health crises and may prevent a person from calling for help or result in law enforcement making a situation worse. The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to implement this new national hotline to “make it easier for individuals in crisis to access the help they need and decrease the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health issues.” The State of Alabama has committed resources to enable this number to go live and has local mental health providers ready to help. Given the world we live in, the increase in anxiety and depression and, unfortunately, suicide affecting all age groups, this number is vitally important to remember. Please pass it on!
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By Ben Kearns, Lawyer Assistance Committee Member |
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All lawyers, young and old, struggle to deal with stress and find balance between work and life. In my five years of practice, I’ve noticed several MBA members who seem to be stress-hardy—that is, they deal with stress exceptionally well—in spite of high caseloads, busy schedules, and clients clamoring for their attention. It seems they know something that others don’t. So, I decided to ask them, “How do you deal with stress so well, find balance between work and life, and still manage to show joy and calmness in the midst of hectic law practices?” Some of them were gracious enough to share their secrets. Here’s what they said:
"Preparation, prayer, and exercise. In that order."
-Michael Chambers, Asst. VP of Economic Development, University of South Alabama
“I am very surrendered to God. That is truly what keeps me from getting upset or bothered by what others do or say. I give it all to Him, every day, several times a day! Also, if you love your job, you never go to work! I am not the author of that saying, but it is very true for me. I love people and I love helping people!”
-Eaton Barnard, Taylor Martino Rowan, PC
“Family Law is not for everyone, as it can be very intense and emotional. At work, the main way I find balance and manage stress is practicing good boundaries and not being afraid to say no. Outside of work, I turn to teaching and practicing yoga - there is a famous quote, ‘Yoga doesn't take time, it gives time,’ and I really believe that is true.”
-Alison Herlihy, Herlihy Family Law
“When I think about ‘stress’ I usually equate that with ‘pressure’, which falls into generally two categories: time pressure and performance pressure.
“Time pressure, to me, is the pressure to get something done by a deadline. If I have a looming deadline, I usually just block everything else out if I can and get the task done. If I can’t do that, I just do the best I can…The best way to avoid time pressure is to plan better, but sometimes that’s not possible, so I try to remember that old saying about money – ‘take care of the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves,’ which, applied to time, means pay attention to what you are doing—or not doing—every minute. Set aside some time to relax but pay attention.
“Performance pressure is a little different, but it means the pressure to get it done right, to win, to prevail. Of course, so much of what we do is based on ‘winning’ that it’s a pretty big deal. On that issue I just try to do the best I can and manage any unreasonable expectations first. Don’t over-promise because you will almost always under-deliver. That includes yourself. Be realistic in your expectations. Finally, I try to remember Teddy Roosevelt’s advice – ‘Do the best you can, with what you have, where you are.’ If you’ve done your best that’s all anyone – including you – can ask.”
-Bill Lancaster, Armbrecht Jackson, LLP
“I exercise and play rugby to relieve stress. I also live by the philosophy of ‘work to live, not live to work,’ meaning that I make work a part of my life, but not the main purpose of my life.”
-Cleveland Patterson, Asst. City Attorney, City of Mobile
"In order to stay positive, I first and always lean on my faith! As a USCG veteran sailor and former paper mill shift work laborer, I don't find it hard to stay positive as an attorney. One's perspective is most important; I get to sleep every night and I'm off work most weekends. Every day that I work I'm helping someone with an issue that is usually the most important thing in their life. When things do get tough, I pull out my guitar and play. Music has always been a very soothing and comforting thing for me, whether I'm listening or playing. Being blessed with a healthy and loving family is also crucial to staying positive and thankful and is most edifying."
-Karlos Finley, Finley Law Firm
“I try to take a walk at lunch whenever possible. Getting outside for a bit offers a nice mental reset.”
-Spencer Larche, Associate Counsel, University of South Alabama
“Prioritize God, family, and country. Love your work, enjoy the outdoors, and stay busy. Find humor where and when appropriate. Pursue what you really need—not merely what you want.”
-The Honorable Ben H. Brooks, 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama
In reading and meditating upon these quotes, I noticed some common themes. What common themes did you notice? What helps you find balance and deal with stress?
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NEW IN-HOUSE COUNSEL SECTION |
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By Julia Shreve, In-House Section Chair |
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Calling all In-House Counsel in Mobile and Baldwin Counties! We are re-establishing an In-House Section of the Mobile Bar Association and kicking it off with drinks at Post on Tuesday, August 30, at 5 p.m. We hope you will join your colleagues to have fun and gain insight from others who are advising their institutions on the same legal, compliance, and business challenges that you face. If you have any questions or would like to join the In-House Section, please contact Julia Shreve at jshreve@health.southalabama.edu or Ann Sirmon at asirmon@mobilebarassociation.com.
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In Shirley v. Dawkins, No. 1200706 (Ala. June 24, 2022), the Supreme Court ruled that the Anti-Lapse Statute was applicable to a will, and that the decedent’s grandson would take in the place of the decedent’s son, who had predeceased the decedent. Despite the inclusion of a clause stating that the omission of any unnamed relative was intentional, and the use of the phrase “share and share alike” instead of “per stirpes,” the Court noted that the will did not give any indication that the anti-lapse statute should be defeated and held that “the mere use of the term ‘share and share alike’ does not support the conclusion that [the decedent] intended that, if either of his children predeceased him, the surviving child would take his entire estate.”
In Massey v. Rushing, No. 1210092 (Ala. June 24, 2022), the Supreme Court upheld a lower court determination that undue influence had been exercised over a Grantor of multiple deeds. Affirming the opinion of the Jefferson County Probate Court to invalidate the deeds, the Supreme Court held that sufficient evidence had been presented to support the conclusion of undue influence, specifically noting the confidential relationship between the now-deceased Grantor and the spouse, the spouse’s active role in procuring the deeds during the decline of the Grantor’s health, and the inconsistency between the deeds and the previous intent of the Grantor expressed in a prenuptial agreement and to his children.
In Alabama Department of Revenue v. Greenetrack, Inc., No. 1200841 (Ala. June 30, 2022), the Supreme Court held that Greenetrack, a pari-mutuel wagering facility, owed the Alabama Department of Revenue more than $75 million in unpaid taxes. Reversing prior decisions of the Alabama Tax Tribunal and Greene County Circuit Court, the Supreme Court found that Greenetrack’s practice of purportedly leasing its floor space to nonprofit organizations to operate electronic bingo games violated an amendment to the Alabama Constitution allowing the operation of bingo games in Greene County. The Court additionally held that a local tax exemption for racetracks did not operate to exempt Greenetrack from state sales and consumer-use taxes.
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Jeff Johnston says theater is a lot like baseball: It’s about being in the moment. “You really have to get focused on what you’re doing.” Jeff, an in-house attorney and buyer for Shoe Station, Inc., has been playing piano most of his life and got focused on musical theater a few years ago when he was looking for a new challenge and a way to meet different kinds of people. “I’ve always had a bit of a dramatic flair,” he says, “and an aptitude for not getting stage fright.”
He started playing piano at 12, when his parents decided each of their three kids should try music for a year to see whether they enjoyed it. For Jeff, music stuck. He eventually added guitar to his repertoire because it’s more accessible, and more transportable. Coming from a sports family—Jeff’s dad was an All-American at South Alabama and the head baseball coach at Bishop State Community College—music took a back seat to college baseball at Bishop State and Spring Hill. But in recent years, music has moved into the spotlight. Jeff began playing piano and singing at events around town and performing in musicals at the Joe Jefferson Playhouse. He’s been a bell hop in The Graduate and a young Johnny Cash in Ring of Fire and has played lead roles in Songs for a New World, a holiday show staged outdoors at Cooper Riverside Park, and Bent Broadway, a gender-bending musical revue. In June, he helped raise money for Mobile’s PACT Theater Company and the Mobile Opera with Boys of Broadway, an all-male cabaret event at downtown’s Merry Widow. Earlier this month, he received the JJP’s “Joey” Rising Star Award. Jeff says he enjoys theater for the shared experience. “It is more of a collaborative event. Everyone wants you to do well.” Jeff, a Mobile native, will move to Charlotte, North Carolina, in August as part of Shoe Station’s merger with Shoe Carnival, Inc., and he says he is already looking for theater opportunities in his new city.
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Among his musical theater roles, Jeff Johnston has played a young Johnny Cash in Ring of Fire at Joe Jefferson Playhouse (left). In June, he performed at the JJP's Joey Awards (right), where he also received a Rising Star Award. |
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DIED: Nicholas Christodoulos Coumanis, cousin of MBA Member Keri Coumanis, died on July 9, 2022. Nick or “Big Nick,” a native of Patmos, Greece, Village of Skala, arrived in Mobile at the age of 18 and resided here for the remainder of his life. Nick went to work in the Coumanis family restaurant, the Princess House, in 1956. Thereafter, he operated several storied Mobile restaurants: the Tiny Diny, Constantine’s, and Tommy’s Terminal. He served as Director of Food Services for the Mobile County Metro Jail from 1991 until his retirement in 2009. Having trained at The Patmian Theological School in Greece, Nick began serving the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church as psalti/chanter upon his arrival in Mobile and continued for the next 65 years. Nick is survived by his wife of 61 years, two (2) children, and four (4) grandchildren.
DIED: On July 9, 2022, Alice Jane Frosh Bryars, grandmother of MBA Member Lisa Cooper, died at the age of 98. Born in Fairfield, Illinois, Alice resided in Oregon and Washington State before moving to Mobile as a newlywed in 1945. She worked at the District of Mobile Corps of Engineers, where she was promoted several times before retiring as a voucher exam supervisor in 1990 after 31 years of service. She was a longtime member of Kingswood United Methodist Church, a member of the Red Hat Society, and, until age 93, was often seen driving her friends around town in her black PT Cruiser with shiny chrome trim. Alice’s good nature, infectious smile, and “sassy” sense of humor brightened any room. She was predeceased by her husband and daughter and is survived by her son, five (5) grandchildren, and nine (9) great-grandchildren.
KUDOS: At the June 22, 2022, meeting of the Board of Bar Commissioners, MBA Member Mary Margaret Bailey was recognized for her service to the Alabama State Bar and presented with the President’s Award. MBA Member Raymond Bell was presented with the Award of Merit in recognition of his service as a chair of the Governance and Internal Operation Task Force. Congratulations, Mary Margaret and Raymond!
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The Atchison Firm, P.C., has recently moved. The new address is 411 Azalea Road, Mobile, AL 36609.
Adam Bourne, a Mobile area lawyer and a city councilman in Chickasaw, Alabama, was recently elected vice president of the Alabama League of Municipalities, a statewide organization consisting of nearly 450 cities and towns throughout Alabama. The League provides advocacy, training, and resources to its member cities.
Respected Law Firm located in Riverview Plaza in the heart of downtown Mobile has space available for an immediate, direct sublease. This is a perfect opportunity for any small business or professional firm seeking space in a prominent building with great views and amenities. If interested, please reach out to Ray LoCicero @ 504.596.4149 for more information.
Office space for sale: Prime Mid-Town location on Government Street. Approx. 2,200 square feet. On-site parking. Perfect for two to three attorneys. Direct access to Government Street and Airport Boulevard. For more information, call (251) 604-8908 or (251) 463-7272.
OFFICE FURNISHINGS FOR SALE: Miscellaneous office furnishings for sale. For more information, call (251) 604-8908 or (251) 463-7272.
DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE: Beautiful, spacious office in an historic home in the beautiful DeTonti Square neighborhood. Plentiful onsite parking, including an EV Charging space, available conference room, waiting area, and kitchenette. Receptionist onsite. Internet provided. A block from the Federal and Bankruptcy Courthouses. Perfect for a solo or out-of-town firm desiring Mobile presence. 205 N. Conception St. Contact HENRY BREWSTER at 251-338-0630 or hbrewster@brewsterlaw.net.
DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE: 209 N. JOACHIM STREET IN HISTORIC DETONTI SQUARE. Available: One large office upstairs, one large office downstairs, and one small office downstairs, including secretarial space. Within walking distance of federal courts. Amenities: Receptionist, VOIP telephone, internet, WIFI, email, fax machine, large color copier/scanner, onsite parking, lobby, conference room and kitchen. Contact AMELIA EASTERLING (amelia@evanscrowe.com) or EVANS CROWE (crowe@evanscrowe.com) at 431-6011.
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The Delano Palughi Chapter of the St. Thomas More Society will sponsor the Annual Red Mass Celebration on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 12:00 PM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. A brief reception will be held following the Mass. Your support and attendance is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Greg McAtee at 251.689.4536.
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Thursday, August 4
Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, August 12
August Membership Luncheon
Monday, August 15
September Bulletin Articles Due
Wednesday, August 17
Coffee with the Court CLE
Thursday, August 18
Good Brief: Tips for improving your Legal Writing CLE
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Thursday, August 18
Young Lawyers Social
Thursday, August 25
Grievance Committee Meeting
Friday, August 26
Stars Across the Bay CLE
Tuesday, August 30
In-House Counsel Section Social
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Listed below are members who celebrate a birthday in August. |
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David Daniel Anthony
J. Daniel Barlar, Jr.
David L. Barnett
Travis M. Bedsole, Jr.
Thomas Hart Benton, III
Thomas H. Benton, Jr.
Carroll E. Blow, Jr.
Benjamin H. Brooks, III
Russell C. Buffkin
Karen H. Carr
C. S. Chiepalich
Ruth Alexander Clute
Meegan B. Colclough
Michael Kevin Congiardo
Christopher T. Conte
J. Patrick Courtney, III
Joshua M. Crownover
Blane H. Crutchfield
C. William Daniels, Jr.
Glenn L. Davidson
Katherine Browning DeKeyser
Luke Dendis
Todd L. Denison
Robert Charles Epperson
Megan Everett
Deborah H. Farmer
Mary Anne Flippo
A. Danner Frazer, Jr.
Jacob A. Fuller
Norman J. Gale, Jr.
Robert M. Galloway
Christopher L. George
Johana Bucci Gerheim
Kevin T. Green
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Deborah Ann Griffin
Thomas Hunter Hardin
Christine Elizabeth Harding Hart
Kasee Sparks Heisterhagen
E. Ashton Hill, III
Stephen Taft Hughes
George R. Irvine, III
Sidney W. Jackson, III
Adam Keith Jarvis
Robert D. Johnston, Jr.
Benjamin Numa Kearns
Emily Crow Killion
Jennifer King
LeDora Knight
Richard Edwin Lamberth
John R. Lockett
Victor H. Lott, Jr.
Kent Dyer McPhail
S. C. Middlebrooks
John Lauthlin Moore, IV
Dothan Elroy Morgan, Jr.
Juan C. Ortega
James T. Patterson
John Daniel Piazza
John C. Pierce
Jean M. Powers
Thomas Justice Radcliff
William Herbert Reece
Archibald Thomas Reeves, IV
Keith Stevenson Rivers
ChaLea Tisdale
Jean Walker Tucker
Deena R. Tyler
Michael Anthony Wing
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