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House Fire

Carla Ford and her family suffered a devastating house fire. They lost essentially everything and are currently in temporary housing. Carla has a 10-year-old daughter, 14-year-old son, 19-year-old son, and 10-month-old grandson. If you would like to make in-kind donations (even used items on behalf of the children), you can contact legal assistant Tina Murray for a list of items that the children need:

 

RCCBA is also accepting monetary donations to pass on to Carla and her family. You can mail them to:

 

Tennessee Association for Justice Event

The Tennessee Association for Justice invites you to
RELAX, take a break AND join them for an evening of FUN!

 

Come out and socialize with TAJ members andlocal attorneys and judges from the Nashville area. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres provided. RSVP to:

 

RCCBA February Lunch

The RCCBA February lunch will be on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at 12 noon at the Heritage Center.  Justice Koch, from the Tennessee Supreme Court, will be this month’s speaker. 

 
Judge Daniel

Judge Daniel is back working and doing mediations.  He expects to be back to full speed by the end of January 2010.  He is told he is cancer free and wants to thank everyone for the calls, prayers and cards.

 
Office Space for Lease

123 E. Main St., Ste. E (rear suite), Murfreesboro.  Former law office.  600 square feet, includes reception area, two offices, two restrooms.  Call Bob Murfree:

 

WGNS Radio Show

Once a month the RCCBA participates in a WGNS local radio show.  Attorneys go "on air" and answer questions from the public on predetermined topics selected by the attending attorney.  This occurs on the first Tuesday of each month, from about 8 a.m. until 9 a.m.  We need attorneys for March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.  If you would like to help the RCCBA with the radio show, please email Tim Hoganor Tommy Santel:

 

Summer Internship

Rachel Johnson, from Murfreesboro, is looking for an internship, paid, if possible.  Rachel is a sophomore at Trinity University in San Antonio, TX, and is working on a degree in political science and communications, with a minor in math.  Rachel is on the pre-law track and is interested in doing an internship with an office in the Rutherford County Community.  Please contact Rachel:

 

Greenwood Legal Nurse Consulting

Greenwood Legal Nurse Consulting offers services to organizations in need of medical records review, interpretation, or analysis.  The services are offered for both plaintiffs and defendants and can locate testifying experts.  Suzanne Greenwood is the founder/owner.  She has a bachelor of science in nursing and is certified as both a legal nurse consultant and product safety specialist.  She has over 23 years experience of nursing in the pharmaceutical industry in areas such as pharmaceutical products and medical devices.  Please contact Suzanne or visit their website for your next medically related case.

 

2010 Treasurer

The RCCBA Officers have elected David Scott as the Treasurer for 2010. If anyone is opposed to David serving in this position, speak up. All opposition will serve as a self-nomination.

 
2010 RCCBA Dues

You may now pay your 2010 RCCBA dues.  The dues are $60, and you may give your payment to any of the RCCBA Officers, or you may pay at the RCCBA Gala on January 30, 2010.

 
Lawyers Land & Title Services Ribbon Cutting

Kious Rodgers Barger Holder and Kious, PLLC, is proud to announce the opening of Lawyers Land & Title Services, LLC, a real estate closing and title services company. We hope you can attend our ribbon cutting ceremony, Monday, January 11, at 11 a.m., 503 N. Maple St., just off the square in Murfreesboro. For more information:


Legal Assistants

Please see Jyll Barr's and Claire Brown's resumes:


Scales Project Participants

The Tennessee Supreme Court will meet in the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse to hear three cases. All the high schools in the 16th Judicial District have been invited to participate. We need lawyer involvement to interact with the students. This is a great opportunity for us and I appreciate your involvement.

If you are interested, please call or email Angela Sellers with Judge Taylor, and she will add you to the list of attorneys:


October Bench and Bar Meeting

Minutes from the October 7, 2009, meeting:


RCCBA Wills for Emergency Personnel

The RCCBA held its first Wills for Emergency Personnel Oct. 8 and 10, 2009.  A total of 45 emergency personnel and their spouses attended during the two days.  Close to 150 documents were generated including wills, power of attorneys and living wills.  A huge number of volunteers showed up to support our emergency personnel, 23 in all!!  Many thanks to Darwin Colston, Elizabeth Fikes, Pat Blankenship, John Blankenship, Barbara Futter, Brock East, Daryl Duncan, Nick Spangler, Ewing Sellars, William Squires, David Ives, Susan McGannan, Ryann Schneider, Kelly Agee, Ted Goodman, Angela Swader, Julie Wilson , Micah Johnson-York, Don Palmer, Lori Rodas, Kandy Pierce, Joy Edghill, Linda DeBaun and Jennifer Hux.  Our local bar was well represented, and the clinics were a success! 

 


Office Space Available

Starting sometime next month, Amber St. John will have an extra office space available for rent, possibly with room for a staff person also.  If anyone is interested, contact Amber St. John, 1197 Hazelwood Drive, Ste. 103, Smyrna, Tennessee 37167.

 

Legal Secretary Seeking Work

 

Contract Defender Services

The Public Defender's Office is seeking to contract with an attorney to provide defender services in the Juvenile Court for Rutherford County. The attorney would be responsible for representation of juveniles in detention hearings and first time offender pleas. The anticipated start date is October 1, 2009. Anyone interested in discussing this position should contact Gerald Melton at the Public Defender's Office.

 

Juvenile Court Website

Juvenile Court now has a website that contains useful information, forms, etc., for attorneys and the public.

 

Office Relocation

Attorney Christine Barrett's office is relocating as of September 1, 2009. Phone and fax number will remain the same. 

 

Office Assistant Seeking Work: Katie L. Smith

 

Tennessee Bar Association

The Tennessee Bar Association filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to adopt amended Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct.  In light of the important public policy issues raised by the petition, the Supreme Court entered an Order on June 22, 2009, soliciting written comments from judges, attorneys, bar associations, members of the public, and any other interested parties, regarding the proposed amendments.  The deadline for submitting written comments is Wednesday, December 16, 2009.

 

Private Investigator Services

If you are in need of private investigator services, you may contact Elrod & Associates.  Former law enforcement officer, investigato, and detective, Kevin Elrod has over 12 years experience in police work and investigations.  Please contact Kevin Elrod:

 

Attorney Wanted

Looking for an attorney with some clients but who needs more to share office space and to help with personal injury, elder law, and Social Security disability with a view of taking over entire practice in the next few years.  Must be a non-smoker, have good references, do good work, and be steady and dependable.  Please contact Harold Parker:

 


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