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Denton County Lawyerue 3Volume 123, Isswondentww.mbar.coJuly 2013Denton County Young LawyersAssociation Takes Top HonorsStatewide!By Eric Navarette, Koons Fuller, www.koonsfuller.com.Each year, the Texas YoungLawyers Association (TYLA)recognizes the outstanding activitiesof its local affiliates through an Awardof Achievement Competition. Thecompetition is divided between largeand small cities, and the awards aregiven for outstanding comprehensiveprograms and single projects in thecategories of service to the public andservice to the bar.Denton County Young LawyersAssociation (DCYLA) is proud toannounce receipt of First Place: SmallAffiliate Comprehensive Award ofAchievement for the projects thatDCYLA rolled out to its members,the Denton County Bar Association,and the legal community. This year’saward recognizes a standard ofexcellence for the following projects: “Will Lawyer for Food” incomesurvey,“We All Swear at Once” swearingin ceremony for newly licensedattorneys, and“The Sequel” interactive evidenceand advocacy workshop.DCYLA has also been recognized forits service to the Denton County BarAssociation by winning First Place:Small Affiliate Service to the BarAward of Achievement for the “WillLawyer for Food” income survey.Members of the DCYLA Board willattend the Annual State Bar of TexasBar Leaders Conference in Houston,Texas on July 20, 2013 to accept theawards and recognition from TYLA.DCYLA looks forward to building onlast year’s successes in 2013-2014.DCYLA is committed to continuingto provide services to young lawyersin Denton County, the Denton CountyBar Association and the community atlarge.The 2013-2014 Board of Directors are: President, Jill JesterPresident Elect, Eric NavarretteTreasurer, Sarah HoffmanSecretary, Daniel AbasoloAt-Large, Ryan WebsterSocial Chair, Jesse CromwellCommunications Chair, AustinLanham Membership Chair, Scott BodkinDistrict Attorney Liaison, LaraTomlinImmediate Past President, BrookStuntebeckTYLA Representative, CameronCoxThe 2013-2014 DCYLA Calendaris filled with social, educationaland civic events and activities. TheDCYLA Board invites and encouragesyoung lawyers to participate in andbenefit from everything that DCYLAhas to offer.For more information, please contactJill Jester at jjester@minorandjester.comor Eric Navarrette at enavarrette@koonsfuller.com.What’s InsideFrom the President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22013-2014 Member Application. . . . . . . . . . 3From the Social Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Announcements & Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
From the PresidentIf you’ve been following my running articles, you knowa goal as president this year is to review the TexasLawyer’s Creed and encourage our members to share theirpassion for “Doing what is Right.”The other day a close colleague asked my opinion on ajudge recusal issue. I was able, thankfully, to rattle offenough of Section 2 of the Creed to give my friend theconfidence to proceed with his recusal motion. I found hisconcern and reticence of alienating his relationship withthe judge to be clouding his path of representing his clientunder our Creed’s duties.We all want the favor of the Courts, and we certainly donot want to tick the Judge off just as a matter ensues beforethat official. Yet, my friend was facing exactly that. Whatwas he to do?endure from that judge.His comment to me wasa revelation: “I have theCreed on my wall, right infront of me every day, andI didn’t even think to lookthere.”Theodore D. Ogilvie, PresidentMy friend went on to statethat it had been a long timesince he had read the Creed. I would submit that is the casewith most of us, even though it is framed and hanging onour office walls or attached to each client contract. Take afew minutes and read it over the next month.Then practice it!When I quickly referred him to the preamble of the dutiesin Section 2 of the Creed, it became immediately clear thatthe duty to his client is greater than the disfavor he willMembership hasits privileges!Renew TODAY!DCBA OfficersPresident, Theodore D. OgilvieImmediate Past President,Duane L. CokerPresident-Elect, Amie PeaceVice President, Travis BiggsTreasurer, Vicki IsaacksSecretary, Andrew M. LloydCLE Director, Victor RiveraDCBA DirectorsPhillip Herr, Fon Laughlin, JuliaKerestine, Virginia Moore, JillO’Connell, Brian K. TackettDCBA CommitteeChairsAdoption Day, Victor RiveraAwards, Theodore D. OgilvieBench Bar, Kimberly KillebrewCLE, Victor RiveraCourts/Local Rules, Travis Biggs,Fee Arbitration: Fon LaughlinLibrary Board of Governors,Phillip HerrMembership/Social, VictorRivera, Brian TackettMentoring/Transition, VirginiaMoore, Dena A. Reecer2 Denton County Lawyer July 2013888.726.8417 FAXNewsletter/Communications,Phillip Herr, Jill O’ConnellPlanning, Amie PeacePro Bono, Julia KerestineDCBA Sections Trial Lawyer’s Association Family Law Section Greater Denton County YoungLawyers Association Real Estate, Trust, and ProbateLaw Section Criminal LawWWW.CRIVERAWORLEY.COMDCBA MembershipYour DCBA Membershipincludes Free and discounted CLEprograms Monthly luncheon & happy hour Networking opportunities Listing on the bar website,including photo, two practiceareas, and a link to yourwebsite.For more information see ourwebsite: www.dentonbar.com.
Denton County Bar Association2013-14 Membership ApplicationershipApplicationRequired Information(for directory, membership, and website use)Name:Business Phone:Firm/Company:Business Address (including City & Zip Code):Email/Web Address:Texas Board Certifications (TBLS):Law School/Graduation Date:List All Other Degrees:Texas Bar Number:Facsimile:If you are younger than 37 years OR have practiced in Texas for less than 5 years, please check herePrimary Areas of Practice* (select two):* Having two areas of practice listed in the web directory is included in the fee for bar membership. If you would like three tofiveareas of practice listed, there is an additional 75.00 posting fee. Choose from the following:Administrative & PublicConstructionFamilyJuvenilePublic UtilityADRConsumerFinanceLabor-EmploymentReal ativeLaw Office ManagementAppellateAviationCriminalElder LawHealth CareImmigrationLGBT LawLitigation: CommercialSchool LawSecurities LawBankruptcyEntertainmentInsuranceLitigation: Personal InjuryTaxationBusinessEnvironmentalIntellectual PropertyMilitaryTechnologyCollaborative LawEthics-Legal MalpracticeInternationalOil & GasWills-Trusts-ProbateWorkers’ CompensationOtherSocial Security LawOptional InformationHome Address:Home Phone:Birthdate:Spouse’s Name:Number of Attorneys in Firm:Date Licensed in Texas:Other State Bar Admissions/Dates/License Numbers:Do you speak a foreign language?If yes, what language:If you would like to post your photograph on the DCBA website, email your photo to Erin Manley atemanley@dentonbar.com . The website will be updated periodically throughout the membership year.Application CertificationI, the undersigned, do hereby make application to the Denton County Bar Association for membership and, in makingsuch application, I certify that I am validly licensed to practice law or am a law student of an accredited law school, that Ipromise to uphold and support the By-Laws of the Association and the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct inall respects and to the best of my personal and professional ability, that all information provided by me in this applicationis true and correct.Signature of Applicant:Date:Application SubmissionPlease mail this application along with a check made payable to Denton County Bar Association in the amount of 195.00 or 150.00 (licensed in Texas less than two years) to DCBA at 512 W. Hickory, Suite 202, Denton, TX. 76201.Please DO NOT include Collaborative Law, Family Law, Criminal Law or Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section dueswith your DCBA payment. The DCBA membership year runs from May to May and dues are not pro-rated.If you have any questions about the DCBA, please call the Denton County Bar Association at 940-320-1500.Visit our website at www.dentonbar.com/membership.shtml.
From the Social CommitteeReturn toClass4 Denton County Lawyer July 2013
From the Social CommitteeJoin us for fun and frolicin the sun and surf!DCBA will be having its first of many family friendly events for bar members. The event will beheld at the Denton Waterworks Park on July 20, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The park islocated at 2400 Long Road. Food and tasty (non-alcoholic) beverages will be provided.The event is FREE for DCBA members and their families. Non-members are welcome to join usand will receive a 20 percent discount off the price of admission.Please RSVP and load up the kiddos for a rip roaring good time!Social CommitteeVolunteersneeded!Please contactBrian Tackettbtackett@hbwvlaw.com940-293-2878Have you likedthe DCBA page orjoined our group onFacebook yet?Come join yourcolleagues for upto-the-minuteinformation.Like our PAGE: www.facebook.com/DentonBarJoin our GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/DentonBarJuly 2013 Denton County Lawyer 5
Announcements & EventsCongratulationsKim Killebrew!Congratulations goes out to Kim Killebrew, DCBA member andattorney at CokerLegal, on being named an inaugural recipient of theBob Black Bar Leaders award for her service as President of the PlanoBar Association.Bob Black presenting Kimberly Killebrew with aninaugural Bob Black Bar Leaders Award at the TexasTech Law School Reception at the State Bar of TexasAnnual Meeting on June 20.Please look for detailscoming soon about aninformational meeting inAugust for volunteers.If anyone is interestedin sponsoring, pleasecontactVictor Riveravictor@riveralegalgroup.com.6 Denton County Lawyer July 2013This award, presented at the Texas Tech Law reception during theTexas Bar annual meeting on June 20, recognizes each Texas Tech Lawalumnus who had during the past year served as president of a local,state, national, international, or specialty bar association. This award isnamed in honor of Texas Tech Law alumnus Bob Black, Class of 1980,who served as president of the State Bar of Texas during 2011–2012.
Announcements & EventsJuly BarLuncheonAugust BarLuncheonUpcomingActivities!Date:Date:August 2013Friday, July 12Location:Oakmont Country ClubProgram:New electronic filing proceduresadopted by the Texas CourtsSpeaker:TEXFILE representativeCLE: Course Number: 901268792,0.75 hoursDCAP Sign-up PartyFriday, August 2Location:Oakmont Country ClubSeptember 2013Chili Cook Off (Family Friendly)Program:Neuroscience and ConflictManagementOctober & November 2013UNT TailgatesDecember 2013Speaker:Tree Lighting & Holiday PartyJaynee BeachCLE: Course Number: 901261317,0.75 hours in ADRFebruary 2014Court Staff Appreciation DayMarch 2014DCAP Thank You Party (FamilyFriendly)April 2014Bench BarMonthly MeetingsCollaborative ProfessionalsDCCP will meet at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, August 6, atOakmont Country Club, 1901 Oakmont Dr. in Corinth.Family LawThe Family Law Section will meet at 12:00 pm onThursday, July 18, in the Central Jury Room, 1450 E.McKinney St. in Denton.ParalegalsDCPA will meet at 12:00 pm on Thursday, July 25, atOakmont Country Club, 1901 Oakmont Dr. in CorinthDCYLADCYLA will gather for their monthly meetings onthe first Thursday of each month. Contact Jill Jesterat jjester@minorandjester.com for meeting times andlocation.REPTLThe REPTL Section will not meet during the summer.The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 25.Transitions to PracticeThe Transitions group will not meet during the summer.Mentors and mentees are encouraged to sign upbeginning in August. Contact Virginia Moore for moreinformation.July 2013 Denton County Lawyer 7
Bar Leaders Conference in Houston, Texas on July 20, 2013 to accept the awards and recognition from TYLA. DCYLA looks forward to building on last year’s successes in 2013-2014. DCYLA is committed to continuing to provide services to young lawyers in Denton County, the
