Contra Costa Lawyer Magazine
2009 Issues
- Early History of the Contra Costa County Bar Association
by Judge Wayne Westover (Ret.)
- The County Bar—A Very Personal Memory
by Ken Larson
- Way Back When
by Judge John C. Minney (Ret.)
- Trivia Bowl for Access to Justice—Recap and Photos
- Presidential Past-Times
Contributions from Judge William O’Malley (Ret.), Bill Gagen, Suzanne Chabot, Palmer Madden, Bob Slattery, Dick Frankel, Tammy-lyn Gallerani, and Robin Pearson
- The Robert G. McGrath American Inn of Court
by Matt Guichard
- Inside
by Richard Breitwieser
- President’s Message
by Larry E. Cook
- Question Man—What is your favorite legal story from the good ol’ days?
- Pro Bono Spotlight—Maurice E. Huguet, Jr.
- Classifieds
- Contra Costa Family Law ADR—We’ve Come a Long Way
by Faith Jansen
- More Than You Ever Wanted to Know!—Insurance Disclosure Rule Approved
by Dick Frankel
- Mediation and Seniors—The Perfect Match?
by Arlene Segal
- Alert!—Legislature Prohibits Advance Fee Retainer Agreements for Residential Mortgage Loan Modifications
by Karl E. Geier
- Ethical Risk Areas for Mediation
by Linda DeBene
- A Personal Perspective on Gender in Mediation—Keep Your Peripheral Vision Wide
by David M. Miller
- Inside
by Nicole Mills
- 2009 MCLE Spectacular!
- Question Man—What is the most creative solution you have been part of during a mediation?
- Pro Bono Spotlight—Thomas William Cain and the Congress of Neutrals
- Classifieds
- 2010 Judicial Assignments and Holidays
- Updates from the Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge
by Hon. Mary Ann O’Malley and Hon. Diana Becton
- 2009 Year in Review
by Hon. John W. Kennedy; Hon. Barry P. Goode; Hon. Lois Haight; Hon. Laurel S. Brady; Non. William M. Kolin
- Statewide Court Closures
by Hon. Mary Ann O’Malley
- State Budget Impact on the Court
by Kiri Torre
- Probable Cause Declaration System
by Hon. Mary Ann O’Malley
- Congratulations Justice Bruniers!
by Matt Guichard
- Temporary Judges—Partners in Justicw
by Mimi Lyster
- Using Technology to Increase Access to Justice
by Magda Lopez
- Volunteer Interpreters at the Family Law Courthouse
by Kiri Torre
- Inside
by Kiri Torre
- 2009 MCLE Spectacular!
- Question Man—In light of the $7.6 million deficit cut from the state, what suggestions do you have for the court?
- Ethics Corner
by Carol M. Langford
- Classifieds
September 2009
Going Green [4.7MB]
- The Rush To Jump On The “Green” Bandwagon
by Dee A. Ware
- Professional Liability Insurance Coverage—Are Your Clients Keeping Up With New Trends In Building Green
by William C. Ferree
- Beware The Greenwash
by Pippin C. Brehler
- Certifying Your Law Office As A Green Business
by Robin Bedell-Waite
- We’re Redesigning Our Website—The CCCBA Is Diving Into The 21st Century!
- Inside
by Kristen Thall Peters
- Question Man: What Are Your Ideas For Being Greener In Your Office?
- Ethics Corner
by Carol M. Langford
- Trivia Bowl For Access To Justice In Support Of The Bar Fund Time Is Running Out! Register Today.
- New Members
- Classifieds
- Letter (And Response) To The Membership Of The CCCBA
by Larry E. Cook And Ronald P. Rives
- Inequities In California’s System Of Funding Public School Districts—Did You Know The Current Economic Crisis Impacts Some School Districts To A Far Greater Degree Than Others?
by Paul Strange
- Special Education—Are We Truly Taking Money Away From Others Or Is It More Costly Not To Provide Appropriate Services?
by Roberta S. Savage
- Parents And Attorneys In The Eye Of The Hurricane—A Personal And Unique Perspective On The Implementation Of The Individuals With Disabilities Act
by Greg Rolan
- Inside
by Audrey A. Smith
- President’s Message
by Larry E. Cook
- Question Man: How Should We Pay For Public Education In An Era Of Budget Cuts?
- Ethics Corner
by Carol M. Langford
- Local Civil Jury Verdicts
by Matthew P. Guichard
- Classifieds
- Doing Business In The Far East—An Overview Of How Local Businesses Are Faring In 2009 As Compared With A Year Ago.
by Richard Frankel
- Teaching Law Overseas—A Journey Of One Attorney’s Hungarian Assignment.
by David Elefant
- The CCCBA Rallies To Raise Funds For The Food Bank
by Ed Shaffer
- Local Verdicts Guru Has International Roots—Our Local Jury Verdicts Author Recalls His Time In Denmark, While Detailing Some Differences Of Practicing International Law.
by Matt Guichard
- This Call May Be Monitored—What Should You Do If Your Client Calls You From Jail? It Depends…
by David Briggs
- Inside
by Erika Portillo
- What Clients Are Saying About CCCBA’s LRIS
- Question Man: What’s The Role Of Immigration On The U.S. Economy?
- Ethics Corner
by Carol M. Langford
- New Members
- Classifieds
- Money Doesn’t Talk, It Swears—A Snapshot Of How The Economic Stimulus Bill Impacts The Homebuilding And Construction Industries
by Kathleen F. Carpenter
- The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009
by Jim Melino
- Commercial Unlawful Detainers—How To Avoid Evictions In A Recession
by Geoffrey Steele
- AB2881 One Mile Radius Farmland Disclosure Of 2009
by Mailana Mavromatis-Broumand
- Inside
by Kristen Thall Peters
- Judicial Profile: Lewis A. Davis
- Real Estate Section Member List
- Question Man: What Impact Do You Think The Stimulus Package Will Have On The California Economy?
- Ethics Corner
by Carol M. Langford
- Classifieds
- MCLE Self-Study—Client Capacity Judgments And Legal Practice: Earn Some Valuable Ethics MCLE Credit While Learning How To Assess A Prospective Elderly Client’s “Capacity.”
by Virginia George
- Stopping Medi-Cal Eligibility Rip-Offs—A New Tool For Protecting Elders: There Is No End To The Scams Targeting Seniors, As Reported By An Attorney Who Has Authored Some Of Our Most Recent Legislative Changes.
by Steven Riess
- Attacking The Predators—Using Class Actions To Fight Financial Elder Abuse: A Look At Some Common Issues Of Financial Abuse And Predatory Lending From The Perspective Of Case Actions.
by Kathryn Schofield
- No (Easy) Exit When Conservatorships And Marital Dissolution Procedures Collide—The Similarity And Differences Of Two Cases Are Examined; One Case Difficult To Commence, While The Other Difficult To Conclude.
by Andrew Ross
- Inside
by Arlene Segal
- President’s Message
by Larry Cook
- Bench Talk: Elder Court
by Hon. Joyce Cram
- Question Man: Where Does Your Discretionary Spending Go These Days?
- Pro Bono Spotlight: Verna Hass And Geoffrey Robinson
by Craig Nevin
- Ethics Corner
by Carol M. Langford
- New Members
- Local Civil Jury Verdicts
by Matthew P. Guichard
- Classifieds
- The Unauthorized Practice Of Law—Advising Clients Doing Business In Multiple States? Then You Will Want To Read This Article!
by Robert A. Hawley
- Watch Where You Step! Common Pitfalls In Expense-Sharing Agreements A Popular Option For Many Solo Attorneys…But One Fraught With Peril!
by Jonathan C. Watts
- Limiting The Adverse Effects Of Employee Competition Following California’s Invalidation On Noncompetition Agreements—The Authors Provide A Thought-Provoking Overview While Offering Some Great Advice To Businesses Looking To Protect Themselves Against Employees Competing Unfairly.
by Roger J. Brothers And Ericka L. Ackeret
- Inside
by David S. Pearson
- Judicial Profile: Hon. Clare Maier
- Question Man: Where Does Your Discretionary Spending Go These Days?
- Ethics Corner
by Carol M. Langford
- Classifieds
- Thoughts On Practicing Family Law In A Depressed Market—Are We In An Economic Depression? You’ll Want To Read What This Author Has To Say!
by David M. Lederman
- Appraisals And Challenges In The Current Market Environment—Is Your Divorce Case Dragging On For Months? Read How The Appraisal “Update” Can Play A Pivotal Role, Among Other Factors.
by Steve Lederer
- The Bus And The Taxi—Should A Client Take The Bus (Public Court) Or A Taxi (Private Judging)? Each Option Has Its Advantages.
by Judge Barry Goode And Judge Pro Tem Lee Pearce
- The Vacation Maven—Planning A “Staycation”? This Article Provides Some Budget-Conscious Alternatives.
by M. Sue Talia
- Inside
by Lee Pearce
- Judicial Profile: Hon. Brian F. Haynes
- Question Man: How Do You Think The Same-Sex Marriage Issue Will Eventually Be Resolved?
- Ethics Corner
by Carol M. Langford
- Classifieds
- Real Estate
by Linda Debene, Gus Kramer, Glenn H. Wechsler
- Bankruptcy
by David L. Katzen
- Family
by Joe Wolch
- Immigration
by Ericka Portillo
- Employment
by Harvey Sohnen
- Our Local Practice
by Matt Guichard
- Inside
by Mark Ericsson
- Question Man: How Is The Recession Affecting Your Field Of Law?
- Ethics Corner
by Carol M. Langford
- New Members
- Local Civil Jury Verdicts
- The Robert G. McGrath American Inn Of Court
- Classifieds
- Meet Your Bar Association’s New Board Members…And Staff Members
- 2009 Judicial Assignments & Holidays
- Your CCCBA Membership—Take Advantage Of Everything We Have To Offer!
by Lisa Reep
- Merchant Discount Program
- Meet Your 2009 President: Larry Cook
by Candice Stoddard
- 2008 Year-End Financial Report
- Why Membership In The LRIS Makes Good Business Sense!
- Meet Your Sections
- Inside
by Candice Stoddard
- Question Man: What Was The Most Gratifying Thing That Happened To You In 2009??
- Sustaining Law Firms
- Classifieds
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