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-A BENEFIT FOR THE FIRST TEE OF CANTON-

June 17, 2016

COCKTAIL PARTY 5:00-8:00pm at The Canton Brewing Company

Tickets: $25

Checks Payable and Mailed to: Stark County Bar Association Heavy Appetizers Included • Cash Bar Available

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VOLUME 22 NUMBER 5 MAY, 2016 B A R J O U R N A LS T A R K C O U N T Y

SCBA May, 2016Office Schedule

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2016 CLE Seminars

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Plan to completeyour CLE by

December 31,2016

SEMINAR FULL

Elder Law Committee MeetingTuesday, May 10, 2016 • 11:45am

Huntington Plaza Conference Room

Doug Godshall, Esq., will be speaking on “Best Prac-tices in Probate Mediation — It’s Not About the Money.”

May 4, 2016 2016 Law Day Seminar Miranda and Today’s Technology Seminar - The University Center at Kent State Stark See Pg. 3

May 25, 2016 Representing a Military Veteran or Active Duty Service Member Seminar - SCBA Conference Room

June 10, 2016 Justice for All: Protecting the Elderly & Disabled Seminar - First Christian Church See Pg. 8

June 29, 2016 Installation Luncheon at Bender’s Restaurant and “2016 Professional Conduct Seminar” at SCBA Conference Room See Pg. 7

July 13, 2016 2015 Labor Law Video Replay Seminar - SCBA Conference Room See Pg. 9

July 20, 2016 2016 Municipal Court Video Replay Seminar - SCBA Conference Room See Pg. 10

May 3rd 3:30 p.m. American Citizenship Committee Meeting -Massillon High School

May 9th 4:00 p.m. Disputed Fee Committee Meeting

May 10th 11:45 a.m. Elder Law Committee Meeting - Huntington Plaza Conference Room

May 10th 3:00 p.m. Notary Public Examinations

May 11th 11:30 a.m. Family Law Committee Meeting - Canton Club Event Center

May 13th 12:00 noon Scholarship Committee Meeting

May 16th 3:00 p.m. Real Estate Committee Meeting

May 17th 3:45 p.m. Grievance Committee Meeting

May 18th 4:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting

May 24th 3:00 p.m. Notary Public Examinations

May 25th 12:00 noon Community Involvement Committee Meeting

May 26th 12:00 noon Military Committee Meeting

May 30th office closed in rememberance of memorial day

LAW WEEK – MAY 2ND – MAY 6TH SEE SCHEDULE ON PAGE 4

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THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL MAY, 2016 PAGE 1

Hon. C. Roland Centrone President, Stark County Bar

I recently requested and actually read the “Report and Recommendatons of the Supreme Court of Ohio Task Force on Access to Justice.” It is very well written and professes to grant access to low-income Ohioans and Ohioans with limited English proficiency. These are the only people the report aims to help, but the report’s potential solutions will “benefit” all Ohioans—especially those do-it-yourselfers, who want to save a buck.

We must wake up to the fact that this is going to happen, and sooner rather than later. The Supreme Court is already implementing the report’s recommendations. Effective July 1, 2016, the pro hac vice registration fees for lawyers will be doubled. Never heard of it? Neither did I. It is a fee imposed on out of state attorneys who want to handle a case in Ohio. They have also added a $50.00 voluntary “add on” fee to our biennial attorney registration to help fund legal aid (we should pay this one).

Where access to justice has lofty goals, those goals are undermined, it not completely shattered by their stubborn insistance on promoting self-help and pro se representation. What happened to the old adage that “a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client?” (and that is with a real live licensed lawyer). Do they expect some tight wad off the street to do a better job of representing himself? Could you imagine if the AMA took the same approach?

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I view self-help as well intentioned, but misguided. I spent 18 years in small claims court, listening to pro se litigants. It was a nightmare I choose never to repeat. Every member of the Supreme Court’s Task Force on Access to Justice, including the

Supreme Court Justices, should be required to sit in judgment of real pro se cases for at least a week. Maybe then they will realize the utter futility of trying to teach the “masses” how to try a lawsuit--even a simple one.

I realize that I am old and set in my ways, but to me promoting pro se representation is demeaning to the profession I love, an onerous burden on the Judiciary and does a disservice to the pro se litigant. We must find another way.

Unbundling of Legal ServicesThis is another term we better get used to. It is

limited scope representation, where a lawyer is hired to perform a particular service, but not take over the entire case. One can be hired, for example, solely to prepare a qualified domestic relations order or answer discovery or write a complaint. I’m not sure where this will lead, but they are already preparing proposed fee agreements for limited scope representation, so it will be on our doorsteps soon.

It looks as if the pro se litigant will be like a general contractor who hires subs (us) to do the actual work. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

❏ Hon. C. Roland Centrone, PresidentStark County Bar Association

From Our President Access to Justice - Part III

THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL MAY, 2016

Stark County Bar Association

Law Day LuncheonWednesday, May 4, 2016 • 11:45AM

The University Center at Kent State Stark

The Law Week theme this year is “Miranda: More than Words.”

Our program at the Law Day Luncheon will feature Keynote Speaker Attorney Avery Friedman. Attorney Friedman has been called a “walking reference source” on civil rights by The Wall Street Journal. Avery is a nationally recognized civil rights lawyer and law professor and has been called a “true freedom fighter” and “an artist in the courtroom.” He is a weekend legal analyst for CNN and reaches over 3,000,000 viewers weekly.

The luncheon is open to the public and the Bar Association cordially invites your staff, fellow attorneys, family members and friends to attend the luncheon.

Tickets will be $24.00 per person. Please note that the luncheon will begin promptly at 11:45 A.M. We cannot reserve tables other than for the award recipients so it is suggested that you arrive early.

We will be recognizing the recipient of the Liberty Bell Award and Legal Aid Pro Bono Awards, as well as the winners of the Moot Court Competition, Essay and Poster contests. Please join us as we honor these deserving award winners.

Please mail in the reservation form below to the Bar Office or call in your reservation at 330-453-0685.

We look forward to seeing you on May 4th.

Todd Evans, ChairmanLaw Week Committee

2016 Law Day Luncheon

✁Wednesday, May 4, 2016 – 11:45 A.M.The University Center at Kent State Stark

$24.00 per person

Number of Reservations: _____________________________________ Total Enclosed: ___________________

Name (s): ___________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Please mail to: Stark County Bar Association400 Courtyard Centre • 116 Cleveland Ave., N.W. • Canton, OH 44702

Phone: 330-453-0685


“Miranda and Today’s Technology” Seminar _____ Lunch & Seminar: *Members: $145.00 Associate Members: $130.00 Non-Members: $220.00

_____ Seminar Only: *Members: $132.00 Associate Members: $117.00 Non-Members: $207.00

Name _________________________________________ Atty. Reg. No. _____________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________

*PLEASE NOTE: If you are currently a member of any local bar association, you may attend at our members’ price.

Please mail checks to: Stark County Bar Association116 Cleveland Avenue, N.W., Suite 400, Canton, Ohio 44702-1728

NO REFUNDS UNLESS RESERVATION CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF SEMINAR.Application has been approved for 3.00 General CLE Credit Hours.

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12:45 P.M. REGISTRATION

1:15 P.M. MIRANDA – HOW IT CAME ABOUT / PRE-MIRANDA / POST MIRANDA Retired Professor J. Dean Carro, Of Counsel, Baker, Dublikar, Beck, Wiley & Mathews

2:15 P.M. MIRANDA RIGHTS AND TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY Chief Bruce Lawver, Canton Police Department

3:15 P.M. BREAK

3:30 P.M. MIRANDA, TRIAL PREPARATION AND STRATEGY John D. Ferrero, Stark County Prosecuting Attorney Barry T. Wakser, Esq., Chief Trial Counsel, Stark County Public Defender’s Office

4:30 P.M. ADJOURN


“Miranda & Today’s Technology” Seminar

Wednesday, May 4, 2016The University Center at Kent State Stark


STARK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2016 Law Week Programs

Miranda: More than Words

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016

12:15 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. TELEVISED ASK-A-LAWYER – Massillon Washington High School

MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016

8:30 A.M. - 12:00 NOON MOOT COURT COMPETITION – Canton City Council Chambers Simulated appellate oral arguments by Senior High School students. Competitors will be judged by local attorneys and judges.

TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2016

9:00 A.M. – 12:00 NOON “SCHOOL DAYS” PROGRAM Special sessions of the Fifth District Court of Appeals travel to Lake High School.

9:00 A.M. – 12:00 NOON ASK-A-LAWYER – Toll Free: 1-877-LAW-WEEK (1-877-529-9335)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 11:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. AWARDS CEREMONY – The University Center at Kent State Stark

Awards will be given to Poster, Essay and Moot Court Contest winners. The winners will also receive recognition at the Law Day Luncheon.

11:45 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. LAW DAY LUNCHEON – The University Center at Kent State Stark Awards will be presented to the Pro Bono and Liberty Bell Winners.

Keynote Speaker will be Attorney Avery Friedman – A nationally distinguished civil rights lawyer and a weekend legal analyst for CNN.

1:15 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. “Miranda and Today’s Technology Seminar” 3.00 CLE Credit Hrs - The University Center at Kent State Stark

THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016

8:30 A.M. – 12:00 NOON TOUR DE COURTS – Downtown Canton

FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016

10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. NATURALIZATION CEREMONY – Massillon Washington High School Reception to follow.

MARCH – JUNE 2016

ATTORNEY MATCH (ALL GRADES) Lawyers available to speak on all law-related topics. Contact Sara Strattan – 1-330-983-2525

CONTACT THE STARK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION AT 330-453-0685 FOR INFORMATION.


Community Service Award for Attorneys 40 and Under

Past Presidents’ DinnerMarch 16, 2016

Ronald A. Dougherty (1983-84), Thomas P. Moushey (1995-96), Pericles G. Stergios, (2004-05), D. Stephen Stone, Jr. (2001-02), Honorable John R. Milligan (1986-87, Dennis J. Fox (1992-93), Ralph F. Dublikar (2002-03), Honorable R.R. Denny Clunk (1984-85), Rosemary G. Rubin (1991-92), Williams W. Emley, Sr. (2006-07), Honorable C. Roland Centrone, current President (2015-16), Wayne C. Kyhos, (2007-08), Honorable Taryn L. Heath (2014-2015), Elizabeth A. Burick (1997-98), Honorable John G. Haas (1987-88)

NOMINATION DEADLINE EXTENDED...

The deadline has been extended for you to submit nominations for a Stark County Attorney to be honored by the Ohio State Bar Foundation for their Community Service Award for Attorneys 40 & Under. Please submit nominations to the Stark County Bar Association, to the attention of the Community Involvement Committee, by Monday, May 16, 2016.

All nominations must include a resume and biographical sketch of the nominee, a list and description of the organizations the nominee is serving or has served with letters of support from those organizations, and a brief explanation of why you believe the nominee meets the Award’s criteria. Any other supporting information is also encouraged. For more information regarding criteria for this Award, go to http://www.osbf.net/what-we-do/awards.

This Award is presented to attorneys, 40 years and younger, who contribute substantial time and effort in service to a local social service, or a local civic, artistic or cultural organization. The service must be outside the recipient’s practice of law and must be given without compensation. Emphasis is placed on current service. Recipients should represent the ideals of the legal profession and, by example, be a credit to the profession. This Award is presented to honorees in each of the OSBA Districts. The statewide Award is chosen from the District honorees.


PRESIDENTJoseph Martuccio

FIRST VICE PRESIDENTJennifer L. Lile

SECOND VICE PRESIDENTHonorable Chryssa N. Hartnett

SECRETARY Anthony E. Brown

TREASURERGust Callas

G. Ian Crawford

D. Stephen Stone, Jr.

Stephan P. Babik Dennis R. Clunk

Natalie R. Haupt Maria Klutinoty Edwards

William W. Emley, Sr.

Barry Wakser

2016 - 2017 NomineesOfficers & Executive Committee

Annual Election • Monday, May 23, 2016

Executive Committee


Installation Luncheon & 2016 Professional Conduct Seminar Luncheon Only: $20.00 Luncheon & Seminar: *Members: $95.00 Associate Members: $82.50 Non-Members: $157.50

*** Please make your lunch selection: *** Chicken Marsala Scrod a la Foley Marinated Sliced Sirloin

Name ___________________________________________ Atty. Reg. No. ____________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________*PLEASE NOTE: If you are currently a member of any local bar association, you may attend at our members’ price.

RESERVATION DEADLINE: JUNE 21, 2016Please mail checks to: Stark County Bar Association

116 Cleveland Avenue, N.W., Suite 400, Canton, Ohio 44702-1728

NO REFUNDS UNLESS RESERVATION CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF SEMINAR.Application has been made for 2.50 Professional Conduct CLE Credit Hours.

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11:45 A.M. INSTALLATION LUNCHEON Joseph Martuccio, President-Elect, Offi cers and Newly Elected Executive Committee Members

1:00 P.M. SEMINAR REGISTRATION – SCBA Conference Room

Seminar Moderator: Kevin R. L’Hommedieu, Esq., Chief Counsel, Canton Law Department, Chairman, SCBA Certifi ed Grievance Committee

1:30 P.M. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT: A VIEW FROM THE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE Richard S. Milligan, Esq., Milligan Pusateri Co., LPA, SCBA Bar Counsel 2:00 P.M. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT: A VIEW FROM THE BOARD David L. Dingwell, Esq., Tzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd. Commissioner for the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Board of Professional Conduct

2:30 P.M. TRAPS FOR THE UNWARY: ETHICAL PITFALLS Jonathan E. Coughlan, Esq., Director, Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter

3:30 P.M. BREAK

3:45 P.M. PANEL DISCUSSION Moderator: Kevin R. L’Hommedieu, Esq. Richard S. Milligan, Esq., David L. Dingwell, Esq., Jonathan E. Coughlan, Esq.

4:15 P.M. ADJOURN

SCBA Installation Luncheon Bender’s Restaurant &

2016 Professional Conduct Seminar SCBA Conference Room

Wednesday, June 29, 2016


First Christian Church • 6900 Market Avenue, NorthCanton, Ohio 44721

Keynote Speaker: Darla M. Character-Johnson, Esq., Training Coordinator, Ohio Domestic Violence Network, Columbus, will be speaking on “Domestic Violence and Older Adults.”

This seminar will provide information to the Stark County professional community to promote awareness and recognition of problems facing the elderly and disabled citizens in our area, and provide access to resources available to address those problems. Those attending will have a unique opportunity to hear an outstanding speaker and meet and talk with representatives from providers in our community including: Behavioral Health Services, Coleman Foundation, County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Job and Family Services and United Way.

“Justice For All: Protecting The Elderly & Disabled” *Members: $90.00 Associate Members: $75.00 Non-Members: $165.00

Name _________________________________________ Atty. Reg. No. _____________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________


RESERVATION DEADLINE: Friday, June 3, 2016


NO REFUNDS UNLESS RESERVATION CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF SEMINAR.This seminar has been approved for 3.00 General CLE Credit Hours and 3.00 Credit Hours of

Guardian Continuing Education by the Stark County Probate Court.

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STARK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

and

STARK COUNTY PROBATE COURT - JUDGE DIXIE PARK

and

STARK MULTI DISCIPLINARY ADVOCACY/PROTECTIVE RESOURCES TEAM (SMART)

Present

“Justice For All: Protecting The Elderly & Disabled”Friday, June 10, 2016

11:15 A.M. - Registration & Lunch12:00 NOON - 3:15 P.M. - Seminar


2015 Labor Law Video Replay Seminar *Members: $180.00 Associate Members: $150.00 Non-Members: $330.00

Name ___________________________________________ Atty. Reg. No. _______________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________



NO REFUNDS UNLESS RESERVATION CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF SEMINAR.Application has been made for 5.75 General CLE Credit Hours.

(This is a video replay of the “2015 Labor Law Seminar” that was held on November 19, 2015).

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2015 Labor Law Video Replay SeminarWednesday, July 13, 2016 — SCBA Conference Room

8:00 A.M. REGISTRATION – Coffee & Doughnuts

8:30 A.M. HOT TOPICS UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT Robert J. McBride, Esq., Day Ketterer Ltd. James J. Collum, Esq., Law Office of James J. Collum

10:00 A.M. BREAK

10:15 A.M. USE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN HIRING AND EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS Brian R. Mertes, Esq., Black, McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh, LPA David A. Van Gaasbeek, Esq., Law Office of David A. Van Gaasbeek

11:45 A.M. LUNCH (on your own)

12:45 P.M. EMPLOYMENT LAW CASE UPDATE Darrell N. Markijohn, Esq., Fischer, Evans & Robbins, Ltd. 1:30 P.M. PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION UNDER RECENT EEOC AND SUPREME COURT GUIDANCE Jill C. McQueen, Esq., Day Ketterer Ltd.

2:15 P.M. BREAK

2:30 P.M. PRIVATE AND PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT ISSUES Leslie Iams Kuntz, Esq., Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA Rachel M. Reight, Esq., Baasten, McKinley & Co., LPA

3:45 P.M. ADJOURN


2016 Municipal Court Video Replay Seminar*Members: $90.00 Associate Members: $75.00 Non-Members: $165.00

Name _________________________________________ Atty. Reg. No. _____________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________



NO REFUNDS UNLESS RESERVATION CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF SEMINAR.

Application has been approved for 3.00 General CLE Credit Hours including 1.00 Professional Conduct Credit Hour.

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2016 Municipal Court Video Replay Seminar

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 • SCBA Conference Room 8:00 A.M. REGISTRATION – Coffee & Doughnuts

8:30 A.M. CANTON MUNICIPAL COURT The Honorable John A. Poulos The Honorable Curt Werren Chief Magistrate Jeremy J. Foltz

Professionalism in the Courtroom. 9:30 A.M. MASSILLON MUNICIPAL COURT The Honorable C. Roland Centrone The Honorable Edward J. Elum Magistrate Joel C. Fichter

1. Overview – Massillon Municipal Court. Basic Forms to Survive and Court Costs Schedules.2. Legislative Update.3. Case Law Update – 2015 and Licence Recovery Program.4. Landlord-Tenant Issues - Update.

10:30 A.M. BREAK 10:45 A.M. ALLIANCE MUNICIPAL COURT The Honorable Andrew L. Zumbar

Alliance Municipal Court – A Year in Review.

11:45 A.M. ADJOURN


Move Recently?We want to know where you are! E-mail Donna at [email protected] with all change of

RESIDENCE and BUSINESS address information.

New MemberBenjamin W. Zushin, Esquire

201 Cleveland Ave., SWCanton, Ohio 44702

PH: 330-451-7216E-Mail: [email protected]

Pre-Law: Akron UniversityLaw School: The University of Akron School of Law

Admitted to Practice: 2015Associated with: Stark County Public Defender’s Offi ce

Changes of AddressThomas A. Burns, Esquire

261 - 19th Street, NWCanton, Ohio 44709PH: 330-806-6334

E-Mail: [email protected]

Amy Kennedy, EsquireMagistrate/Staff Attorney

Stark County Probate Court110 Central Plaza, S., 5th Floor

Canton, Ohio 44702PH: 330-451-7755

Alex J. McCallion, EsquireBrennan, Manna & Diamond, LLC

75 East Market StreetAkron, Ohio 44308PH: 330-374-7473

FAX: 330-374-7474E-Mail: [email protected]

Magistrate Kristen S. MooreStark County Court of Common Pleas

115 Central Plaza, NorthSuite 400

Canton, Ohio 44702PH: 330-451-7716

FAX: 330-451-7740E-Mail: [email protected]

John M. Prelac, EsquireTrust Offi cer/Belden Offi ce

Premier Bank & Trust6141 Whipple Avenue, NWNorth Canton, Ohio 44720

PH: 330-317-2434FAX: 330-244-2992

E-Mail: [email protected]

New Associate MemberKimberly M. AdamsLaw School Graduate


Why did you join the Stark County Bar Association?My father, Robert Eckinger, has been a member of the Bar for a number of years and encouraged me to join.

What practice areas interest you the most? Civil litigation and business/corporate law. Each case is something different and can present new challenges, which requires you to always be on top of the relevant case and statutory law.

Who are some of your heroes in the legal profession? My father, who has been a respected attorney in Wayne and Stark counties for over 20 years and has mentored me as I begin my legal career.

What was your most rewarding experience during law school? Serving as managing editor of Akron’s Journal of Constitutional Law and Policy during my third year of law school. I had a chance to work with several great legal minds to edit and research their work prior to publication.

What has been your most rewarding or memorable experience while practicing law? Obtaining summary judgment on an employment law matter. Our offi ce put in a lot of work to obtain it and to have our client vindicated in the end was a terrifi c feeling.

What groups or activities are you involved in outside of work?I attend St. Paul Catholic Church in North Canton and try to get to the North Canton YMCA as much as possible. I also enjoy attending Cleveland sporting events, even though each team breaks my heart year after year.

What motto will shape/has shaped your legal career? “Let no young man choosing the law for a calling for a moment yield to the popular belief -- resolve to be honest

New Member Spotlight: Stephen A. Eckinger, Esq.

at all events; and if in your own judgment you cannot be an honest lawyer, resolve to be honest without being a lawyer.” – Abraham Lincoln

What is your favorite legally-related movie or book? A Few Good Men

Are you a stark county native? I grew up in nearby Wayne County, but much of my family resides in Stark County and I spent much time here in younger years so it was always an option that I would end up living here.

What is your favorite place to spend an evening in Stark County? My girlfriend and I enjoy a number of restaurants in the area, but our favorite seems to be Table Six due to the atmosphere and excellent food and drinks.

If the SCBA gave you a blank check to plan a bar outing, what would it be? Attending a Canton Charge game followed by a number of the bars in downtown Canton.

If you could work for any client today, who would it be and why? Smuckers. A local company that has largely remained local and would certainly provide a wide array of legal issues to handle.

If you could clerk for any U.S. Supreme Court Justice in history, who would it be and why? Clarence Thomas because of his consistent application of the original intent of the Constitution and its amendments.

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Law School: University of Akron School of Law

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Associate Attorney, Eckinger Law Offices, Ltd.


hope and my prayer is that the merger can address the needs of the Community’s exploding mental health and addiction problems. I believe CommQuest is now well positioned to do just that. Susan and I are blessed to be able to mix our lives into each organization’s public functions and fund raisers too. We especially enjoy Quest Cooks (Coming this Summer), the annual Stearn Center fundraiser (Early Spring) and St. Joe’s Lenten Fish Fry and Pancake Breakfast (Coming again in May & we

pray more regularly in the Fall). You can fi nd them all on the web.

Has your community involvement enhanced your career? Absolutely! It has made me a better person and lawyer. It has helped me appreciate the blessings I have in my own life. I have been humbled by many things, but seeing so many souls struggle with life’s problems has energized Susan and I to say yes when we can. We’ve been blessed with so many good people and experiences that we hope we can translate that to impact others, in whatever God calls us to do. There is more than enough work to go around and there is more than enough blessing to share. God willing, I will remain involved where and as long as I can.

What advice would you give to others wishing to get involved? Make time. Susan likes to say that life with me “is always an adventure”. So make it an adventure. Also, I often give the same advice to young people as given to me in my childhood by my elder Italian neighbor. He gardened from sunup to sundown. Life wasn’t work to him either. He was very old when he passed, but extremely blessed with love and family. He used to say, “know your onions”. Learn your stuff before you think you know it all. Get out there, dig around, learn what works and get your hands dirty from time to time. Another favorite movie quote comes to mind, “get busy living, or get busy dying!” Choose to get busy with life!! Put your energy in others and you can never go wrong. When you volunteer, sometimes it means you have to take the trash out. So take the trash out! Sometimes it means being the “Good Samaritan”. So stop and lend a hand! JUST LIVE!!

In what organizations are you currently involved?St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Canton, Ohio; men’s club. The Stark County Bar Association; Bar Applicant, Municipal Court and Judicial Committees.J. Babe Stearn Community Center; Board of Directors.CommQuest; Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Operations Chair.

How did you become involved? I’ve been more involved in the last 5 years of my life than the previous 45. I’m blessed to be alive. Growing up in a blue collar suburb of Youngstown, we learned that “Church on Sunday and Work on Monday” was an important basis for fi nding our way and staying focused. My involvement with these community groups has happened very organically as part and parcel to the growth of my life and practice here in Stark County. My grandmother always said, “do well what you choose to do and the money and your life will take care of itself.”

What is the time commitment? I don’t keep track. My wife Susan helps keep me on track. We make sure that there is a good balance between our faith, family, my private practice and our health. I am blessed to have such a supportive partner, who shares the same values. Our commitment to St. Joe’s is attending Mass and fi nancial, for now. The Bar Committees meet convenient to everyone’s busy work day. The Stearn Center is a great place to help young men and women stay on track. Its run on the commitment of Dave Miday and Tim Haverstock. The Center’s hallways are fi lled with pictures of great people who have had a far greater impact on the Center than I, so I typically try to stay the course. Quest has been more time intensive. During the merger with Community Services, we met early and often for almost 2 years. Our

For All You Do - Thank You George Urban, Esq.

Solo General Practitioner in Canton, Ohio.

Kent State University (B.G.S. 1990)

The University of Akron School of Law (J.D. 1994).

Admitted to practice June, 1994.


Legal Avenues: Your Road to Solutions

Footnotes

1Wilson, Mark. “Findlaw Survey: Four Factors Clients Look for When Hiring A Lawyer” Findlaw Strategist. 29 July 2014. Accessed 4 April 2016. Available at: http://blogs.findlaw.com/strategist/2014/07/findlaw-survey-4-factors-clients-look-for-when-hiring-a-lawyer.html

2Barnes, Harrison. “How Attorneys Can Build Client Relationships Through Professional and Trade Groups” Law Crossing Accessed 4 April 2016. Available at: http://www.lawcrossing.com/article/900009244/Client-Relationship-through-Professional-and-Trade-Groups/. 3The Trade Association Forum. “The Benefits of Trade Associations” Accessed 4 April 2016. Available at: https://drive.google.com/filed/0Bw3gCNRLvvtcc DJQVHVoV1ZBRW8/view?usp=sharing. 4Barnes. 5Wheeler, Terrie S. “Be Where Your Clients Are: Ten Tips to Maximize Trade Association Involvement” Attorney at Law Magazine (Minnesota

Edition) 9 Aug. 2014. Accessed 4 April 2016. Available at: http://www.attorneyatlawmagazine.com/twin-cities/clients-ten-tips-maximize-trade-association-involvement/

6Hull, Patrick. “Invest in Yourself and Trade Organizations” Forbes. 1 Nov. 2013. Accessed 4 April 2016. Available at: http://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickhull/2013/11/01/invest-in-yourself-and-trade-associations/#6ad3a42e8157

7Wheeler. 8Wheeler. 9Rutgers University Libraries. “Industry Research: Trade Associations” Research Guides. Accessed 4 April 2016. Available at:: http://libguides.rutgers.edu/c.php?

g=336557&p=2266143 10Barnes.

The 2014 US Consumer Legal Needs Survey indicated that more than 1 in 3 individuals seeking an attorney turned to the Internet to vet their options, and the overwhelming deciding factor in whom they chose came down to practice area expertise.1 This statistic can make marketing for new attorneys, small firms, and even seasoned lawyers who dab-ble in several different areas of the law seem like a daunting task. But one of the easiest ways for attorneys to demon-strate their commitment to a practice area and communicate expertise to inquiring clients is to join related trade associa-tions. There are thousands of niche professional groups to choose from related to virtually every legal topic under the sun, and while pricey membership fees can be a turn off, trade associations have a lot more to offer attorneys than simply a quick resume boost.2 1) Reputation Through Association Increased credibility among clients and colleagues is of-ten the byproduct of trade association affiliation because membership demonstrates an individual’s commitment to and understanding of an industry/group and its initiatives and standards.3 Likewise, membership also offers attorneys the opportunity to build a reputation within the industry/group itself by getting involved in projects, presentations, and committees and through interactions with other associa-tion members.4 2) Exposure to Potential Clients & Referrals Joining a professional organization provides attorneys with an instant network of potential clients and referrals. Attendance at official meetings and annual events gives at-torneys a chance to meet industry leaders and make an im-pression on the precise demographic their law practice serves. This kind of targeted outreach can position attorneys as go-to resources within trade groups and result in a ripple effect of referrals to potential clients outside the association.5 3) Tapping into Knowledge Trade associations have their finger on the pulse of indus-try news, developments, and trends. Many offer members-

only publications in print or delivered digitally that provide analysis and insight into the perspectives of the organization and its leaders. Trade groups also frequently release various independent research reports, surveys, and statistical compi-lations. Fellow members can prove to be information assets as well when it comes to technical or specialized industry-related questions that attorneys may have, and association-sponsored webinars and lectures by industry experts provide additional educational opportunities that aren’t available elsewhere.6 4) Diverse Marketing Opportunities One thing all trade associations have in common is their emphasis on member networking, which means the oppor-tunities for attorneys to engage with their target market are endless. Some example marketing opportunities include:

Publishing an article in the association’s trade publication Registering in the association’s public directory Exhibiting at annual conventions and trade shows Volunteering to provide a lecture or consultation services Sponsoring association events7

5) Industry Engagement Many volunteer leadership opportunities, like committee and board member positions, are available to trade associa-tion members who are interested in contributing to the organ-ization’s outreach mission and member services. In addition to gaining stature among industry leaders, service to trade groups can help attorneys maximize their firsthand knowledge of issues that matter to their clients.8 Choosing a Trade Association Professional organizations exist at the local, state, and na-tional level, and attorneys can investigate their options by querying their clients on what professional organizations they have joined, as well as by browsing association database websites, like the Directory of Professional and Industry As-sociations and Societies.9 Law firms can reap the benefits of multiple association affilia-tions by identifying desira-ble organizations and nom-inating the right lawyers to join on the firm’s behalf.10

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