A Publication of the Santa Cruz County Bar Association and Lawyer Referral Service First Quarter 2013

1Santa Cruz County Bar Association January, February, March 2013

Installed as

Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge on November 2, 2012

Judge Stephen Siegel

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Commissioner Siegel with Judges Morse and Stevens, 2009

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Judge Stephen SiegelIn August, Commissioner Stephen S. Siegel, who has been serving in the Santa Cruz Superior Courts since 2001, was sworn in as Judge. He started as a child loving

the TV show “Perry Mason,” but his path to being appointed a Superior Court Judge had some interesting twists along the way.

Stephen Siegel was born in Ohio. In 1967 he graduated from Shaker Heights High School located just east of Cleveland. After high school the young Stephen enrolled at Ohio State University (OSU) in Columbus. Stephen originally had the dream of following his father’s path to becoming an electrical engineer. This path had a heavy science requirement, and soon Stephen found himself as a Social Work major. During his four years at OSU Stephen was employed at Pizza City. While at OSU, Stephen continued to date his high school sweetheart Wendy Adler. They had been dating since they were both 16.

In 1971, Stephen graduated from OSU with a degree in Social Work. Stephen and Wendy married in 1972 and left their college town to move to New Haven Connecticut where Wendy was one of the first women to attend Yale University, while social work graduate Stephen worked various jobs, including as a pizza maker for Pizza Hut. The lack of employment in New Haven was the catalyst for them to pack up their car and drive West in search of a better life (or at least better job possibilities), which was not uncommon for twenty- somethings in 1973.

The Siegel’s arrived one day in Santa Barbara at a camp ground that was full, so they decided to camp right outside the campground. The ranger, who was OK to let them stay, was concerned that other rangers on subsequent shifts

might not be as open minded. The ranger called his wife, because together they managed some local apartments, and the twenty-somethings stayed in an empty apartment for the night. It is unknown if they set up their tent or not. The two quickly fell for Santa Barbara and moved into a relative’s place for a while before finding a place of their own. Wendy enrolled at UCSB while Stephen found a job at Pete Sabitini’s Santa Barbara Pizza Parlor.

Stephen started using his Social Work degree, working in the food stamps eligibility program for the County of Santa Barbara. Their stay in Santa Barbara was limited, however, when Stephen applied to law school and was accepted at Golden Gate University in 1976.

Stephen and Wendy moved to the Western Addition neighborhood of San Francisco. Stephen excelled at law school, becoming a student teacher as a 2L, instructing

a freshman basic legal techniques class. Stephen also made an impression on his Criminal Law professor Bernie Segal. Attorney Segal had Stephen, the student, work in his private practice as a criminal defense attorney assisting him in the defense for Dr. Jeffery McDonald’s murder trial. This was the high profile case of the day as Dr. McDonald, an ex-Green Beret, was accused of murdering his family and then trying to make it look like a drug-related killing. It was this case that led Stephen to move towards a criminal defense career. In 1979 Stephen delayed taking the California bar exam to move temporarily to Raleigh, NC, to work full time on the appeal for this case. His work, with many others, was successful in a reversal of the conviction. Soon after, however, the Supreme Court reversed the Appeals court, as Stephen was returning to San Francisco to take the California Bar Exam.

He passed on his first attempt, n February 1980. Attorney Siegel hung out his shingle, sharing office space in downtown Oakland, practicing criminal defense. For five years he defended a few felonies, but mainly DUIs, misdemeanors, and whatever criminal matters would pay

The experience as Public Defender prepared him well for the bench – Larry Biggam

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Public Defender Siegel with Larry Biggam, 2002

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Written by Creighton Mendivil, Esq.

Thursday, Oct 11, 2012at the offices of

Biggam, Christensen & Minsloff

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the bills. A phone call from a classmate gave Attorney Siegel a lead to the Santa Cruz Public Defender’s office, which was hiring at that time. For Attorney Siegel the five years in private practice gave him the appreciation to know that he wanted someone else to handle the business side of practicing law so that he could focus on being an attorney instead of administrative tasks. Attorney Siegel was hired by Biggam, Christensen and Minsloff in 1985. Larry Biggam recalls, “Steve worked well in our high-volume, sometimes chaotic, criminal practice. He was organized, knowledgeable, and effective. That experience prepared him well for the bench.”

In 2001 Attorney Siegel was appointed a Santa Cruz Superior Court Commissioner. During his time with the court Commissioner Siegel has been a board member on the Santa Cruz County Domestic Violence Commission where he still serves, and is the presiding Judge for Domestic Violence Court Thursday mornings in Watsonville.

In 2012 Stephen Siegel was appointed a Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge by Governor Jerry Brown. “I was very pleased and humbled and overwhelmed,” Judge Siegel said. “I hope to earn the confidence of the governor and to continue to show that his confidence in me was

deserved.” Currently, Judge Siegel is in department D in Watsonville and hears cases in Family Law; Domestic Violence; Family Preservation; and Family Law Pro Per Court.

Judge Siegel lives on the Eastside of Santa Cruz. He can be seen driving his 2004 Ford Ranger pick-up truck. He enjoys golfing, cooking and walking. “I live in the place others want to come to for vacations. This is a great location.” Judge Siegel’s path has taken him to all of the 50 states. Judge Siegel has become an accomplished, in his words. “self-taught cook.” His cooking accomplishments even include making his own dim sum. The attorneys and court personnel I spoke with

who work with Judge Siegel with are looking forward to working with Judge Siegel for years to come.

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Calendar ..................................................................................................... 5

Judge Stephen Siegel .............................................................................. 2President’s Message ................................................................................ 6Creighton Mendivil Named as New SCLS Directing Attorney .............. 8Bench Bar Liaison .................................................................................. 10Judicial Assignments ............................................................................. 11Youth Resource Bank ............................................................................ 12Remembering Bruce McGuire ............................................................... 18

Announcements SCCBA Annual Meeting Invitation ......................................................... 7 Mock Trial 2013 .................................................................................... 9Events/Photos SCCBA and The Advocates Meet & Greet .......................................... 3 October MCLE .................................................................................... 13 November MCLE ................................................................................ 15 December MCLE ................................................................................ 17 Pulse Line Responses ........................................................................... 20

Advertisers Cartwright, Harold – Mediation .............................................. 20 Cottle, (ret) Justice Chris – Mediation & Arbitration .............. 16 Gelblum, Peter – Mediation & Arbitration .............................. 14 Hartsell & Olivieri – Court Reporters ..................................... 16 JAMS – The Resolution Experts ........................................... 19 Johnson, Moncrief & Hart, PC ............................................... 14 McBride & Associates – Court Reporters .............................. 20 Network Management Solutions, Inc. ..................................... 16 Law Office of Steve Premo .................................................... 20 Pulone and Stromberg – Court Reporters ............................. 14 Santa Cruz Self Storage ........................................................ 16 Eleanor Southers, Professional Legal Coach .......................... 8 Larry Stone, MFT .................................................................. 23

SCCBA Mission Statement:The mission of the Santa Cruz County Bar Association is to diligently promote meaningful access to justice for all persons, to provide educational and social opportunities for all of its members, and to ensure leadership on major issues affecting the profession, including the preservation of the independence of the legal profession and the judiciary.

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Real Property Section Edward L. Chun, Esq., and Gretchen A. Regenhardt, Esq., discuss “Interesting Issues in Eviction and Eviction Defense.” DeLaveaga Golf Course Restaurant at 7:15 a.m. Cost: $13.00 (whether or not you eat breakfast) plus an additional $10.00 for MCLE credit - Checks payable to Atack & Penrose, LLP. One (1) unit MCLE credit. No R.S.V.P. required. Contact: Rochelle Mulder, Atack & Penrose, LLP (831)515-3344 or rmulder@atackpenrose.com

SCCBA Michelle Galloway, Esq., presents “Diversity Dimensions” for Bias credit. In this seminar, learn to identify implicit bias and to understand how biased views afect the behavior of all participants in the legal process. This event will be at Paradox Hotel, 611 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, at 12:15-1:15 pm. The cost is $30 for members; $38 for non-member attorneys, and $23 for judges and non-attorneys. Contact: SCCBA, 423-5031 or sccbar@sbcglobal.net.

Estate Planning Section“The ABCs of SNTs”: Los Gatos attorney Sheri Sudweeks will discuss the ABCs of Special Needs Trusts - what are they, when should they be used, which type to use, etc. She focuses on conservatorships, guardianships, fiduciary representation, special needs planning, trust reformation and modification, and estate planning. DeLaveaga Golf and Country Club House 7:15 a.m. $13.00 for breakfast; an additional $10 if you want MCLE credits. Questions: call or email Peter Sanford, 831-426-8484; psanford@bossowilliams.com.

Bench-Bar Meeting12:00 noon in Department 1, Santa Cruz Superior Court. Send agenda items to Laura Walther, laura@csfwlaw.com.

SCCBA Annual Meeting and Election of Officers, Honoring the pioneering leadership of Judge Heather Morse as the first female judge in Santa Cruz CountyChaminade 5:00 to 7:30 pm. $40 per person. Invitation on pg. 7. Contact: SCCBA, 423-5031 or sccbar@sbcglobal.net.

Real Property Section Charlene B. Atack, Esq., and Dinah V. Sapia, Esq., discuss “Annual Update 2013, Part I – Leasing, Easements, Remedies and Insurance.” DeLaveaga Golf Course Restaurant at 7:15 a.m. Cost: $13.00 (whether or not you eat breakfast) plus an additional $10.00 for MCLE credit - Checks payable to Atack & Penrose, LLP. One (1) unit MCLE credit. No R.S.V.P. required. Contact: Rochelle Mulder, Atack & Penrose, LLP (831)515-3344 or rmulder@atackpenrose.com

SCCBA Myles Corcoran, CEO of Corcoran Construction Consulting presents “The Role of the Expert Witness in Developing Testimony & Evidence for Trial.” This event will be at Michael’s on Main, 2591 Main St., Soquel, at 12:15-1:15 pm. The cost is $28 for members; $36 for non-member attorneys, and $18 for judges and non-attorneys. Contact: SCCBA, 423-5031 or sccbar@sbcglobal.net.

Estate Planning Section“Prop 13 & 58 Issues and Answers” : Attorney John Christerson will discuss the basics and the latest law and cases surrounding Prop 13 and 58. John practices real property and sophisticated estate planning law in Aptos. He will update the presentation he gave us on the same subject about two years ago. DeLaveaga Golf and Country Club House 7:15 a.m. $13.00 for breakfast; an additional $10 if you want MCLE credits. Questions: call or email Peter Sanford, 831-426-8484; psanford@bossowilliams.com.

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Real Property Section Anna K. DiBenedetto, Esq., and Teresa V. Rein, Esq., discuss “Annual Update 2013 Part II - Sales, Brokers and Agents, and Construction Law.” DeLaveaga Golf Course Restaurant at 7:15 a.m. Cost: $13.00 (whether or not you eat breakfast) plus an additional $10.00 for MCLE credit - Checks payable to Atack & Penrose, LLP. One (1) unit MCLE credit. No R.S.V.P. required. Contact: Rochelle Mulder, Atack & Penrose, LLP (831)515-3344 or rmulder@atackpenrose.com

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Estate Planning Section“Subject to be Announced”: Attorneys Mark Shepherd, from Palo Alto, and Chuck Packard from San Jose, will both be attending the 47th Heckerling Instutute in Orlando, Florida, in January, and they will bring back some interesting topics in estate planning to discuss with us. More definitive information to come. DeLaveaga Golf and Country Club House 7:15 a.m. $13.00 for breakfast; an additional $10 if you want MCLE credits. Questions: call or email Peter Sanford, 831-426-8484; psanford@bossowilliams.com.

The privilege of Santa Cruz County Bar leadership is short-lived. It’s been a fast but very gratifying year.

We maintained an active social calendar, arranged informative continuing education lunches, and developed closer bonds with the judiciary through our quarterly Bench-Bar meetings and the sitting and retired Judges photo shoot reception. Linda, Mary, and Nicole at the Bar office kept our Lawyer’s Referral Program humming (and solvent) and did countless detail work behind the scenes so that social and educational events were well organized and fun. I have been blessed with a hard-working and wise Board of Directors who generously shared their time and talents to make this year successful.

While we have done a good job networking, conducting seminars and parties, we also need to support our embattled court’s efforts to provide equal access to its public courtrooms. Despite the passage of Proposition 30, our State’s courts reportedly face another $200 million less than promised for next fiscal year. Our State courts have already absorbed a $500 million cut in this current fiscal year which has resulted in service reductions and delayed construction across California. Whether lobbying our local legislative leaders or offering perhaps pro-tem or mediation assistance to our local courts, we need to support the judicial branch and ensure quality justice in our community. This issue will not go away and it needs our continuing awareness and involvement.

In closing, thank you for your membership and attendance at our Bar activities. Please give us feedback so we can improve our service and enhance your law practice. It has been an honor to serve as your President.

by SCCBA President Larry Biggam, Esq.of Biggam, Christensen & Minsloff

President’s Message

NOTE: The Santa Cruz County Bar Association is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider #2071 and certifies that these activities have been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California

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Annual MeetingElection & Installation of Directors

Friday, January 25, 2013

5:00 to 7:30 pmat

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$40 per person includes appetizers no-host bar

Honoring

Judge Heather Morse For Her Years of Service as

Santa Cruz County’s First Female Judge

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Creighton Mendivil

Named as Directing Attorney for Senior Citizens Legal Services

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The Board of Directors of Senior Citizens Legal Services (SCLS) is pleased to announce that Mr. Creighton Mendivil has been selected to become its new Directing Attorney. Creighton has already started work at SCLS and will be working closely with the current Directing Attorney to ensure a smooth transition in 2013.

Creighton is a graduate and active alum of Monterey College of the Law and has lived in Santa Cruz for the past ten years. He is an active member of the Santa Cruz legal community, the President of the Advocates Section of the Santa Cruz County Bar Association and a non-voting member of the Bar Association’s Board of Directors. Creighton has 15 years combined experience working and volunteering for non-profit organizations that provide services to those in need. Prior to law school, he worked for Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, recruiting and managing volunteers and protecting client rights and safety. As an attorney, Creighton has provided many hours of legal services to California Rural Legal Assistance, SCLS and the Santa Cruz County Superior Court Self Help Center. He is also a trained advocate and volunteer attorney for Walnut Avenue Women’s Center. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Santa Cruz County Public Libraries. In his private law practice in Capitola he has focused on housing rights, assisting victims of domestic violence and senior issues including elder abuse and landlord/tenant problems. This collective experience will help him serve SCLS in its mission to defend the rights of senior citizens in Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties . Senior Citizens Legal Services is a nonprofit law office that provides free legal assistance to persons age 60 and over. For nearly 40 years, its mission has been to defend the rights of low-income, disabled, minority and geographically isolated seniors. SCLS is dedicated to assisting seniors who would not otherwise have access to the justice system and to help ensure that seniors have access to healthcare services, decent housing, a liveable income and a life free of physical, emotional and financial abuse.

Past SCLS Directing Attorneys include its founder, retired Appellate Court Justice Richard McAdams, James Rumble, Santa Cruz County Supervisor Ellen Pirie and the current Directing Attorney, Terry Hancock. The Board of Directors looks forward to working with Creighton to ensure that the important work that SCLS provides to the senior community will continue! by Robin Towse, President SCLS Board of Directors

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Mock Trial 2013

Santa Cruz Attorney Scorer Volunteers Needed!!

What: The Santa Cruz County Mock Trial Competition is asking for 8-12 local attorneys to volunteer to score county team performances. The annual countywide Mock Trial competition has been sustained for over 20 years

because of the dedication from local attorneys, judges, and school coaches. Please forward this information to attorneys who may be interested in volunteering.

About: The Mock Trial program helps students acquire a working knowledge of our judicial system, develop

analytical abilities and communication skills, and gain an understanding of their obligations and responsibilities as participating members of our society. The winning team from each participating CA County goes to state competition;

the winning team from each state proceeds to the National competition.

When: 2013 Santa Cruz County Competition Dates February 6th – 5-7pm * February 7th - 5-7pm

February 12th – 5-7pm * February 13th - 5-7pm February 21st - 5-7pm Semi-finals/ Finals 7:30-9:30pm Awards immediately following February 21st Finals

Where: 2013 Competition Location

Watsonville Courthouse – 1 Second Street, Watsonville 95076

Volunteer Instructions: Materials: are available on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website. The case is password protected.

Link: http://www.santacruz.k12.ca.us/ed_services/law_related_programs.html#mock_trial

Register: Registration is online. The following link takes you each possible date. Please register separately for each date you commit to volunteering.

Link: http://santacruz.k12oms.org/index.php?curr_month=2&curr_year=2013

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BudgetThe last Bench Bar meeting of 2012 was held on October 17, 2012, at noon in Department 3. Judge Salazar reported that the court budget is stable, and the Santa Cruz court has been allowed to access the reserve funds it saved as a result of the budget cuts made one and one half years ago – these reserve funds will be available until July 1, 2014 but will be inaccessible after that date.

By July 1, 2013, all Santa Cruz Courtrooms will have ELMOs, screens, document cameras, DVD players, and input for evidence presentation at all counsel tables.

Civil/Criminal Trials in Watsonville:All Small Claims and Limited Civil trials occur in Watsonville, and Judge Salazar opined that there is really no room or space for Watsonville to do any more than is already being done in Watsonville – thus it is not likely that civil or criminal jury trials will be moved there any time soon ….

Research Attorney ReplacementWith respect to replacing recently retired research attorney Steve Premo, the court is hoping they can make do without a replacement for six months to assess whether they need a full or part time replacement. Amy Henderson, the probate attorney, is taking on more work, and the research attorneys are looking at everything that comes in three weeks ahead, and matters are being assigned 3 weeks ahead – thus the court is unaware that there has been any delay in response time. If a matter needs to be reviewed that has a trial date set, those matters are expedited. It is hoped that some of that budget could be used to post tentative rulings (see below).

Tentative Rulings:Sasha is looking into the logistics and expense of making tentative rulings available on line – this issue is connected with the decision to replace Steve Premo full or part time – there is a significant cost to posting these rulings, and the budget consideration is significant. Tim fears that the posted tentative ruling will simply be “granted” or “denied” – he spends a lot of time and thought on his rulings, knows how he intends to rule at least 3 days in advance, but fears that the posted ruling will not include the reasoning and thought that could have import on many other aspects of the case …

Bumped Trials “Trailing”In response to our request that trials that do not get assigned to a courtroom at Master Calendar Call be “trailed” to any courtroom that becomes available the following week – our request was granted on the spot – you only need to request such at Calendar Call – make sure to ask that your matter be trailed to any available courtroom that opens up the next week – all parties must agree (of course) for this to occur.

Bench Bar meeting dates for 2013 are January 16, April 17, July 17, and October 16.

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Bench Bar Liaisonby Laura Walther, Esq.of Cartwright, Scruggs, Fulton & Walther

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Santa Cruz Superior CourtJudicial Assignments

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Santa Cruz Superior Court Judicial Assignments

Effective January, 2013

SANTA CRUZDept Bench Officer Assignment

1 Judge John Salazar Misdemeanor/Trials/Master Calendar2 Judge John Gallagher Misdemeanor/Trials/SIP3 Judge Timothy Volkmann Felony/Trials4 Judge Rebecca Connolly Civil Law & Motion/Probate/Mediation/Trials5 Judge Paul Marigonda Civil Law & Motion/Mediation/Trials/CEQA/LPS6 Judge Paul Burdick Felony/Trials7 Judge Ariadne Symons Felony/Trials

10 Commissioner Kim Baskett Minor Violations/Traffic11 Commissioner Kim Baskett Drug Court (Friday PM Only)

FELTONDept Bench Officer Assignment

uvenile Judge Heather Morse Delinquency (Tuesday & Friday PM only)WATSONVILLE

Dept Bench Officer Assignment

A Judge Denine Guy Juvenile Dependency/Small ClaimsB Judge Heather Morse Juv Delinquency/Limited Civil/Small Claims/Traffic (Fri AM )

City of Watsonville MisdemeanorC Judge Jeff Almquist Family Law/Small ClaimsD Judge Stephen Siegel Family Law/Family Law Pro Per Court/Family Preservation

Court/Family Law Dom Violence/Small ClaimsCommissioner Jana Kast-Davids DCSS (1.5 Days each week - Tuesday & Wednesday)

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Too often the daily grind of lawyers and litigation can obscure the fact that community service and work on behalf of the underserved youth of our community is also a feature of the Santa Cruz County Bar and Judiciary. Twenty five years ago a small organization became a nonprofit corporation and since then has become a longstanding fixture in meeting the needs of youth and families in Santa Cruz County. Bar Briefs joins in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Youth Resource Bank of Santa Cruz County.

The Youth Resource Bank (YRB) deserves our attention and support. The YRB provides aid to infants, children, young men, women and families ranging from summer camps, soccer shoes, dental services, payment for a graduation gown, job placements, mental health counseling, and legal services. Importantly, referrals come only from departments, organizations and individuals working with at-risk youths - counselors, teachers, nurses, and foster youth agencies.

Perhaps the most interesting and successful outgrowth has been the tattoo removal program started shortly after the death of Judge Black. Through contributions to a memorial fund established in the memory of Judge Black the YRB began working with Dominican Hospital and Dr. Morgan Magid to provide laser tattoo removal. As a result, young men and women who have reconsidered their tattoos, often related to gang affiliation, can have the tattoos removed in exchange for volunteer service hours or sliding scale payment. Today, Dominican Hospital proudly carries on the tattoo removal program.

The YRB was formed in 1982 with the assistance, and at the insistence, of the powerful and highly respected Honorable Tom Black. Throughout his career, Judge Black had long demonstrated a commitment to kids and his community. In 1982, Judge Black was presiding in his

courtroom when a young defendant appeared before him covering his mouth with his hand. Judge Black repeatedly requested that the young man remove his hand when he spoke. Finally the juvenile displayed his missing two front teeth, and began to cry. Judge Black asked Lynn C. Miller, then with the Probation Department, what might be done to assist this young man so that he could smile again. Lynn, who remains a fixture on the Board of the YRB, asked Judge Black what he might do, other than become a dentist. Judge Black took that query personally, and the YRB was born. The YRB founders quickly realized the difficulties facing similar efforts in neighboring counties, including the lack of sustainability as a result of depending on government budgets and funding, as well as diversion of resources to overhead and staffing. As a result, it was decided that the YRB should be set up as a volunteer organization.

After Judge Black passed away, his commitment was carried on by Judge Kathleen Akao, who proudly served on the Board. Today, Judge John S. Salazar and Judge Stephen S. Siegel carry on the tradition, with the help of a diverse slate of Board members.

It is a wonderful accomplishment that this volunteer organization manages to serve 200 young people annually while foregoing budget for overhead and staff. The volunteer Board consists of attorneys, judges, businesspersons and dedicated individuals all working together to run the YRB without overhead. In essence that means a dollar in to the YRB is a dollar out to youth in the community.

The YRB is truly a special organization which fills a need not met by government social services. Its volunteer officers, directors and advisors have built a model organization independent of government bureaucracy and funding constraints, meeting the needs of the most vulnerable and promising young members of our community. The volunteers, and benefactors, are serving their community and doing justice to the memory of the Honorable Tom Black. The YRB deserves your support. You can find out more on its Web site at www.youthresourcebank.org.

The YouTh ResouRce Bankby Nathan Benjamin, Esq.of Baskin Grant Law Firm

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Bar Briefs joins in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Youth Resource Bank of Santa Cruz County.

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“Annual Civil Law Update”

SCCBA MCLE SeminarFriday, October 19, 2012

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SCCBA MCLE Seminar

“Ethics: Not The Same Old Song and Dance”

Friday, November 16, 2012

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Speakers Justice Richard McAdams

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SCCBA MCLE Seminar“Ethics: Bankruptcy

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Hank Niles, Speaker, with Tamyra Rice, SCCBA past president

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Beloved Father, Cherished Friend, Resident of Soquel

Taken too soon, Bruce Robert McGuire passed away while surfing at Privates on Thanksgiving afternoon, November 22nd. He was an avid waterman and lover of the sea.

Bruce was born in Portchester, New York on Sept. 27th 1948, one of the four children of Milton Robert McGuire and Marian Grace McGuire.

Bruce was a family man, happily married to the love of his life, Penelope Louise McGuire, for over 36 years. He was the proud parent of 5 children and loving grandfather to 6 grandchildren. Bruce’s family was his greatest joy.

Bruce graduated from Chico State University in 1971 with a B.S. in business and a teaching credential. There, he apprenticed under Arthur E. Overholtzer who taught him the art of building a guitar. He collaborated in the writing of the book, Classic Guitar Making, and continued to build instruments until his death.

He began his appraising career at the Santa Cruz County Assessor’s Office while running and operating a local music store, the Guitar Works, on Pacific Avenue. He then purchased Western Appraisal Service, which he

turned into a successful business. He culminated his career as the Probate Referee for Santa Cruz County.

His insatiable thirst for adventure and knowledge were treasured by his friends and family. What he didn’t know, he was anxious to learn. He was a surfer,

guitar builder, vintage car aficionado, collector, licensed general contractor, Rotarian, world traveler, entrepreneur, former President of the Model A club and music lover, among many other things.

He combined his skills as a teacher with his enthusiasm for music and industrial arts and his belief in education to found a Ukulele-building class in local junior high schools, Arts in the Afternoon, which was funded by the Sunrise Rotary of Santa Cruz.

Bruce was a man of deep faith; he was known for his open arms and open heart. His joy was infectious, and his passion, unrivaled. Our loss will be felt throughout this community.

Remembering Bruce McGuireProbate Referee – Santa Cruz County9-27-1948 – 11-22-2012

Larry Stone, MFTMarriage and Family �erapist

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His memorial service was held on Sunday, December 2nd at 1:30 p.m.

Reprinted with permission from the Santa Cruz SentinelPhotos courtesy of Sunrise Rotary

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You are already doing a fine job, but a local fee arbitration panel would be of great service to our local citizenry. Clients are forced to use the State Bar system, which utilizes attorneys in faraway locales. Thanks for asking.Don Schwartz, Esq.

I am also a member of the Santa Clara County Bar because as part of membership, they offer daily case law updates, interesting webinars, and discounts on case researching programs. Sara Lipowitz, Esq.

I think a big benefit to the Bar would be a Lawyer to Lawyer networking opportunity, maybe once a month. I would be willing to run it if the Bar can provide a venue. I have done this previously with another Bar and they got a lot out of a group focused on helping each other. Eleanor Southers

A weekly cocktail hour.Nathan J. Benjamin, Esq.

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