S C B A. News. Honorable Thomas J. Wynne, Snohomish County Superior Court. Chris Shambro, Snohomish County Superior Court Business Analyst

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1 January 2013 Volume 41 Number 1 The official publication of the Snohomish County Bar Association S C B A News 2013 SNOHOMISH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Come make your vote count. The election of Officers will take place at the meeting along with general membership business, bylaws changes and lunch. Judge Wynne and Chris Shambro will be giving an update on technology issues with Superior Court. Honorable Thomas J. Wynne, Snohomish County Superior Court Chris Shambro, Snohomish County Superior Court Business Analyst Friday, January 25, :00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Prohibition Gastropub 1414 Hewitt Avenue Everett, WA You must RSVP with the SCBA office (425) for menu choices

2 SCBA News Published by the Snohomish County Bar Association P.O. Box 5429 Everett, WA William Steffener Editor Terri Callantine Magazine Production Joyce Wood Executive Director Snohomish County Bar Association Officers Stephanie Petersen President William Steffener Vice President Jennifer Rancourt Treasurer Roberta Madow Secretary Trustees Ann Brice Hortensia Castillo Beth Fraser Dubs Herschlip Glenn Kadish Bradley Neunzig Kari Petrasek Laurie Ummel Laura Van Slyck Website: Terri Callantine 2012 by Snohomish County Bar Association. Printed by the SCBA All editorial material including editorial comment appearing herein represents the views of the respective authors and does not necessarily carry the endorsement of the Association or the Board of Trustees. Likewise, the publication of any advertisement is not to be construed as an endorsement of the product or service offered unless it is specifically stated in the ad that there is such approval or endorsement. SCBA News is published monthly by the Snohomish County Bar Association, P.O. Box 5429, Everett, WA Send changes of address to: Snohomish County Bar Association P.O. Box 5429, Everett, WA Inside This Issue «Calendar of Events «Superior Court Assignments «From the Desk of the President «Notice from Snohomish County South District «Snohomish County Young Lawyers «Notice from Judges Bibb, Cowsert and Thorpe «The Lawyer s Road Review ~ Once Upon a Car Wreck (Part I) «2013 YMCA Mock Trial Attorney Voluntees Needed «Superior Court - Local Court Rules Change «Court Commissioners Calendar «CLEs «Announcements «Advertisements Advertising and Submissions Announcements: SCBA members only. Contact Joyce Wood at (425) or joycew@snobar.org. Classifieds: Please contact Joyce Wood for rates and submission guidelines at (425) or at joycew@snobar.org. Submissions: Contact Joyce Wood at (425) or at joycew@snobar.org. Deadline: Copy must be received (not postmarked) by the 15th of each month for the subsequent issue. No cancellations will be accepted after the deadline. Please submit to the SCBA office at P.O. Box 5429, Everett, WA 98026, Microsoft Word Format (Mac or PC) by . WordPerfect users, save your files in either MS Word format or Rich Text format (RTF). Contact Us SCBA Office: (425) / joycew@snobar.org SCBA Fax: (425) Web site: Lawyer Referral Service: (425) Snohomish County Bar News - JANUARY 2013

3 SCBA Calendar of Events January th Young Lawyers Division Meeting 15 th Deadline SCBA Newsletter 17 th SCBA Board of Trustees Meeting 18 th CLE Short Sales & Mediations 25 th Annual Membership Meeting 28 th Family Law Section Meeting 30 th ADR Section Meeting February th Young Lawyers Division Meeting 15 th Deadline SCBA Newsletter 15 th CLE Immigration 21 st SCBA Board of Trustees Meeting 25 th Family Law Section Meeting March th Young Lawyers Division Meeting 15 th Deadline SCBA Newsletter 15 th CLE Writing Strategies for Successful Motions 18 th Family Law Section Meeting 21 st SCBA Board of Trustees Meeting April th Young Lawyers Division Meeting 15 th Deadline SCBA Newsletter 15 th Family Law Section Meeting 18 th SCBA Board of Trustees Meeting 19 th CLE Professionalism 24 st ADR Section Meeting May th Annual Dinner 13 th Young Lawyers Division Meeting 15 th Deadline SCBA Newsletter 16 th SCBA Board of Trustees Meeting 17 th CLE 20 th Family Law Section Meeting June th Young Lawyers Division Meeting 15 th Deadline SCBA Newsletter 17 th Family Law Section Meeting 20 th SCBA Board of Trustees Meeting 21 st CLE Superior Court Assignments Presiding Judge: Judge Michael T. Downes Trial Calendar Call and Motions to Continue Trial Dept. 2 Juvenile Court: Judge Krese Judge Wilson Commissioner Stewart Civil Motions: Judge Appel December 31-January 4 Judge Kurtz January 7-18 Judge Fair January 22-February 1 Judge Appel January 29 Criminal Hearings: Judge Wynne December 31-January 4 Judge Fair January 7-11 a.m. Judge Okrent January 11 p.m. Judge Fair January a.m. Judge Okrent January 18 p.m. Judge Kurtz January 22-February 1 Criminal Motions: Judge Weiss December 31-January 4 Judge Okrent January 7-18 Judge Lucas January 22-February 1 Criminal Dept. Judges: Judges Wynne, Farris, Bowden, Fair, Lucas, Kurtz, Weiss & Appel Civil Dept. Judges: 2 Judges Okrent, Ellis, Dingledy, Judge Ex Parte/Commissioner Civil Motions: 1 Commissioner Brudvik Family Law Calendars: 1 Commissioners Bedle, Waggoner and Gaer Please note: All assignments are subject to change without notice and assignments may not change on the first day of the month. JANUARY Snohomish County Bar News 3

4 From the Desk of the President Stephanie Petersen I ve Found the Simple Life, Ain t So Simple Lawyering is a tough job, if you don t know who you are. Partner. Colleague. Board Member. Businessperson. Confidant. Chauffeur. Mother. Daughter. Friend. My list of personal identifiers goes on and on. Life would be so much simpler if each applied just like that, one at a time. But that s not how it is. No, usually they all run together, one tumbling in on top of the next: PartnerColleagueBoardMemberBusinesspersonConfidantChauffeurMotherDaughterFriend. The beginning of a new year is a natural time to stop and think about how I m balancing these different roles every day. While there are challenges and burdens, for sure, there is also great joy in each one. How do we keep a sense of balance, when there are so many jobs demanding our attention? For me, it is spending time doing something that reconnects me to my deepest sense of self. Something that makes me feel fully alive, fully joyful, fully connected with the me I have always known, no matter what phase of life or particular circumstances. For some of you that touchstone may be meditation, sea kayaking, golf, or gardening. It may be going to a ballgame, knitting, or painting a picture. For me it has always been snow skiing. I have been on skis for about as long as I can remember doing any sport at all. I rode the ski bus up to Stevens in elementary school and paid for my seasons pass instructing through college. When I am skiing, I can experience a level of physical toughness that eludes me in any other arena. One of my very oldest and dearest friends is still my ski buddy to 4 Snohomish County Bar News - JANUARY 2013 this day. We grew up skiing together, just as our parents did before us. We both have kids now and hers are graduating high school. We still love to meet up on a blue bird day, ride up on the chair and laugh about all the things we did when we were young and fearless. Now I share skiing with my daughter too, who thank goodness has no inclination to cross to the dark side and ride a snowboard. So if you try to call me at the office in the next few weeks and I m not in, don t feel frustrated. I am probably out there on the mountain, reaching for that touchstone. If my knees can still stand it, I m perched on the lip of a chute, picking my line. As I drop down and carve the first turn, depending on the terrain, Van Halen s Runnin with the Devil or Heart s Even It Up will be pulsing between my ears. Same soundtrack since 1982, no ipod required. When I get back to the office, I ll have remembered who I am. And I ll do a better job for it. Happy New Year Everyone. South Whidbey PSychological ServiceS, Pllc Faulder Colby, Ph.D. Forensic Psychology Clinical Neuropsychology Clinical Psychology 25+ Years Experience Domestic Relations, Civil & Criminal Cases Suite 206 Suite SR Hewitt Avenue Clinton, WA Everett, WA UBI WA Lic. PY

5 District Court Judge Snohomish County South District Lynnwood, Washington Salary: $141,710 The Snohomish County District Court has one opening for a judicial position to fill an unexpired term on the court s South District bench. Any individual interested in the position must be a lawyer admitted to practice law in the state of Washington, and a registered voter of the South District Court district. Qualified individuals should submit a letter of interest and resume no later than January 8, 2013 to: Marcia Isenberg, Chief of Staff Snohomish County Council 3000 Rockefeller, M/S 609 Everett, WA (425) marcia.isenberg@snoco.org Please note that the position is being filled on a very short timeline in order for the process to be completed in time for the newly appointed judge to attend the judicial college scheduled to begin in late January. In order to meet this deadline, candidates must be available for an interview with the County Council on the afternoon of Friday, January 18, Candidates will be notified of their interview time no later than January 17, Snohomish County Young Lawyers Call for Volunteer Attorney Mentors Attention Snohomish County Young Lawyers: The Snohomish County Young Lawyer Division will be holding an Annual Meeting on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at El Paraiso (2801 Colby Avenue) in Everett. We encourage all young lawyers to attend this meeting. We will be appointing new members to the Young Lawyer Division Board of Trustees and electing new officers. All members are invited to attend. Any active member in the Snohomish County Bar Association is a young lawyer until 36 years of age or until the fifth year in which any member has been admitted to practice, whichever is later. If you are interested in becoming involved with the SCYLD, please attend our next meeting on January 14, 2012 (second Monday of every month at the El Paraiso - 5:00 p.m.) or Perry McConnell at Perry@ thirdstreetlaw.com. We look forward to seeing everyone at the annual meeting on January 14, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. The Snohomish County Bar Association is starting a new mentorship program. We need you! Experienced attorneys are needed to mentor newer attorneys. If you are interested in volunteering for this exciting new program please contact Jennifer Rancourt at jrancourt@ snocopda.org or Kari Petrasek at kari@carsonlawgroup.com for an application or more information. JANUARY Snohomish County Bar News 5

6 Navigate the journey through divorce with a collaborative law attorney and other team members. We welcome your referrals and are available for association. Information on collaborative attorneys and other professionals such as financial specialists, coaches, and child specialists may be found through our website. Brown bag lunch every third Wednesday, contact a team member for location and topic. Deborah S. Berger Guardian Ad Litem Available for Immediate Appointment in Title 26 Cases Everett (425) Monroe (360) deborah@kennethberger.com JAMES SHIPMAN: MEDIATION James Shipman has been involved in hundreds of mediations both as a mediator and attorney. He has very high rate of settlement. Mr. Shipman has served as a Pro Tem Commissioner since 2004 and Snohomish County Arbitrator. He is available at our office or yours and also appreciates family law referrals. STEVE UBERTI: REFERRALS AND MEDIATION SERVICES Steve Uberti has over thirty years of experience in general litigation, business, real estate, basic estate planning, contracts, employment, insurance claims and personal injury law. He accepts referrals in all of these areas. Mr. Uberti is available for consultation, mediation and arbitration in the areas involving personal injury, insurance, employment and contract disputes. CONTACT US Snohomish County Bar News - JANUARY 2013

7 Notice from Judges Bibb, Cowsert and Thorpe, RET Our Superior Court s Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) under the supervision of retired judges Bibb, Thorpe and Cowsert is facing a need for replacements for two administrative assistant positions. These are positions entailing the normal office phone, mail and other secretarial functions. They also require computer proficiency using Windows 7 and Office 2007 (Word, Outlook and Excel). Other skills pertinent to Guardianship and functions of our program may be taught on site. We hope for 2 volunteers to serve for between 9: 00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on at least 2 days, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday for at least one year. Our volunteers, many of whom have been with us from our beginning in 2000, are a very cordial group and look forward to coming to work to enjoy the camaraderie and advance a worthy cause. That cause is to see that the financial and personal affairs of incapacitated persons (IP s) are properly looked out for. IP s can range from infants to 100 year olds with a wide range of physical and mental disabilities and needs. Often with lay guardians (usually a relative) who need a lot of over-sight and assistance themselves in carrying out the reporting and similar duties of their guardianship. It is felt that a fully, partly or about to be retired paralegal would be a likely population to solicit for applicants for these 2 positions. We would appreciate our readers passing this message on to any of that population who you think might possibly be interested. Thank you. Applicants please contact the Guardianship Monitoring Program by Feb 1, Telephone: , or GMP@snoco.org SAVE THE DATE! The Snohomish County Young Lawyers Division is pleased to sponsor: A NETWORKING & SOCIAL EVENT AT AN EVERETT SILVERTIPS HOCKEY GAME in Everett, Washington FRIDAY, January 18, 2013 AT 7:35 P.M. vs. the Seattle Thunderbirds Tickets: $ includes entrance and reserved seating with your young lawyer colleagues (tickets must be purchased by January 9) Starting at 5:00 p.m., enjoy food, drinks and pre-game socializing at Chopstix located at 2820 Oakes Ave, just 1 block from the Everett Event Center. (Just ask for the Young Lawyers Group) TO BUY TICKETS, or for more information, please contact: Kari Petrasek at kari@carsonlawgroup.com Tickets are available on a first to pay basis. JANUARY Snohomish County Bar News 7

8 Professional law firms are moving their accounts to local banks like Coastal because of the variety of ways we are making it easy for them to do business with us: Community Business Checking designed for businesses like yours that don t deposit hundreds of checks each month. IOLTA Accounts - Coastal Community Bank does not add any additional fees to the accounting and disbursement of funds, making these accounts not only convenient, but cost effective. CCB automatically sends the interest to the State monthly. Coastal Remote Capture* - Realize reduced operating costs by making your deposits right in your office! These are just a few of the ways we are helping attorneys simplify banking. Contact us to find out more! Kaye Phinney kphinney@coastalbank.com Michele M. O Loane, Attorney UNBUNDLED LEGAL SERVICES FAMILY LAW MEDIATION COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW FASTRACK DIVORCE p: Durable, Client-Led Family Law Solutions *Credit approval required for Coastal Remote Capture Roberta L. Madow IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF HER NEW OFFICE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, Colby Avenue, Suite 901 Everett, WA (425) Many thanks to my wonderful colleagues and friends who helped me after the fire. REFERRALS IN FAMILY LAW CASES ARE APPRECIATED 8 Snohomish County Bar News - JANUARY 2013

9 The Lawyer s Road Review by Pete Patterson Once Upon a Car Wreck: Part 1 On the road, all seems normal now. We periodically see new cars and trucks with the dealers cardboard name plate in the license plate holder, a temporary license issued at the dealer taped to the rear window of the vehicle. New models roll out and people buy them. Not that long ago, it was not so. Once Upon A Car, by Bill Vlasic, traces the history of the auto industry beginning in about GM recognized that fleets of SUV s were being driven out of factories and then just parked, often in newly rented vacant lots, because there were so many of them. The price of gas had climbed, and no one wanted these monsters. By late 2008, a banking crisis dried up credit, and for most of us, the ability to borrow to buy a car is the difference between buying and not buying. No credit? No car. Besides, the country was in recession and unemployment was at it s peak. No job? No car. What happened next reminds me of men in the cockpit of an aircraft struggling for controls while the plane flies into a mountain. No one in the cockpit was really appreciating the danger the company was in, focusing instead on old scores and leftover suspicions while the proximity indicator screamed TERRAIN, TERRAIN, PULL UP, PULL UP. The UAW, Chrysler and GM had a lot of stressful days negotiating about health care, job security, plant closings and wages. But, by 2006, each vehicle produced by GM had a cost $1500 of health care overhead attached to it. This fact, like the mountain ahead, was immoveable. Meanwhile the competition: the Germans, Japanese and French, had none of this expense. Their government was paying the health care costs of the workers. Management, of course, cited the billions and billions they were losing, and the need to cut jobs and plants, but the corporate culture, particularly at GM, assumed the ship would right itself eventually and sales would pick up. No one really believed the numbers were permanent. If the men at the controls were not cognizant of what was happening, think about the passengers: the labor force and stockholders trapped in these doomed carriers. Perhaps they believed the same myth; GM would never die. Chrysler had been owned by the German Daimler-Benz firm for several years before dumping it on a private equity firm Cerberus, named for a mythical three headed dog which guarded Hell and is said to represent Past, Present and Future. The dog too believed in it s own myth; that it could fix any company. They were wrong. In the last couple of these years, the Germans seemed to lose interest in their adopted American cousin and put no money into product development. This meant when gas hit $3.50 a gallon that company had no small cars to sell. Cerberus the dog was supposed to greet souls as they crossed the river Styx to Hades then prevents them from escaping. The irony in this story is Cerberus itself was caught in an underworld state, unable to leave. It s executives scoured the globe for vendors of small engines and a platform to put them in, at one point launching an effort to merge with Renault- Nissan, which failed. Chrysler could not escape it s fate, but it continued to try. One day a man from Chrysler landed in Turin, Italy. The Chrysler man was actually trying to sell off a factory in Brazil to Fiat, when he found himself ushered into the office of the Big Boss, Sergio Marchionne. This is how that meeting was reported: What are you going to do when the American market falls below ten million cars a year? Marchionne asked. Oh that will never happen. the Chrysler man said. Marchionne noted the hubris, calculated Chrylser would be easy pickings later, then expressed some interest in some kind of deal where they might sell the Fiat 500 in America. The Chrysler executive excitedly scampered back to Detroit with the news. But he was too late. Within about a year the American market had fallen below the 10 million car sale mark and there was as of yet no deal with Fiat. The billions ( with a B ) it takes each month to feed the three headed dog and the remarkable fixed costs at GM were just not materializing. One or more companies were going to die. Next month: Congressional hearings and the triumph at Ford. JANUARY Snohomish County Bar News 9

10 MEDIATIONS (425) Broadway Avenue Everett, WA Mirka Nakovski Experienced Family Law Attorney Title 26 and 13 Guardian ad Litem Trained Mediator AVAILABLE TO MEDIATE parenting plan disputes asset and debt division workplace problems $175 per hour Fluent in Polish and Russian, basic knowledge of Spanish TAX & BANKRUPTCY IRS: Controversies, Collections, Appeals, Audit Defense, Criminal Tax Defense Washington State: Department of Revenue, L&I Bankruptcy: Chapters 7, 11, and 13 Larry Blue J.D., LL.M (Tax) 420 Bell Street Edmonds, WA (425) Thank you for your referrals! A Debt Relief Agency We re here to SOLVE PROBLEMS! We give you an alternative method to resolve your dispute. We have the tools. We have the ability. And, most of all, we have the experience. Joshua Green Building 1425 Fourth Avenue, Suite 300 Seattle, WA Alternative Dispute Resolution Solutions Mediation, arbitration, hearing officer, special master and litigation consultation services. A well-appointed arbitration room, with breakout rooms for each party; secondary arbitration room with adjacent breakout rooms nearby; and several additional mediation conference rooms as well as an upgraded audio/visual technology system. All panelists are former Washington State Superior Court Judges or Court of Appeals Commissioners. Talented staff coordinates scheduling and other support. CHARLES S. BURDELL JR. Former King County Superior Court Judge GEORGE FINKLE Former King County Superior Court Judge LARRY A. JORDAN Former King County Superior Court Judge PARIS K. KALLAS Former King County Superior Court Judge STEVE SCOTT Former King County Superior Court Judge 10 Snohomish County Bar News - JANUARY 2013

11 Snohomish County Bar Association Presents Foreclosure Mediation Issues January 18, :00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Nicholas Fisher, Attorney at Law Representing the homeowners in foreclosure mediation and the law regarding foreclosure mediation Kathy Rice, DRC Program Manager Foreclosure Mediation Oversees the foreclosure mediation program and is an experienced mediator Sakae Sakai, Attorney at Law, Routh Crabtree Olsen, PS Represents beneficiaries and negotiates with lenders as a foreclosure attorney Vivian Scott, Mediator, Volunteers of America Specifically trained to do foreclosure mediations and understanding the paperwork Robert J. Drewel Building, Meeting Room #1, First Floor 3 general credits pending $ members, $ non-member attorneys RSVP with the SCBA Office (425) JANUARY Snohomish County Bar News 11

12 THE LAW OFFICES OF STEPHEN H. GOOD, SR., P.C Wetmore, Everett, WA Tel: / Fax: Located ½ block from the Court House Stephen H. Good, Sr., has been practicing law in Everett for over 40 years. Stephen H. Good, Jr., has been practicing law in Everett for over 20 years. 12 Snohomish County Bar News - JANUARY 2013 GLADLY ACCEPTING YOUR REFERRALS STEPHEN H. GOOD, SR. STEPHEN H. GOOD, JR. Social Security SSI and SSD Claims Family Law Elder Law DUI / Gross Misdemeanors Wills and Trusts Personal Injury Estate Planning Misdemeanor Matters Durable Powers of Attorney Meretricious Relationships Probate Child Support

13 2013 YMCA MOCK TRIAL ATTORNEY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The 2013 Snohomish County Mock Trial Competition will be held on February 20, 21, and 23, Attorneys are needed to help score the competition. A panel of three attorneys observes each trial, fills out score sheets, and provides helpful criticism at the conclusion of the trial. Volunteers are provided with information on how to score the trials. We expect to have one round of two or three trials on Wednesday, February 20 th and on Thursday, February 21 st, at 5 p.m. On Saturday, February 23rd, there will be three rounds of four trials at 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The trials will take place at either the main courthouse in downtown Everett or the Denney Juvenile Justice Center in north Everett. Volunteers are asked to arrive about 30 minutes before the round. Volunteers are gladly accepted for any or all rounds. Please contact Judge Linda Krese at or linda.krese@snoco.org to volunteer or for more information. Medical Malpractice Doctors Hospitals Available for consultation or referral of medical negligence cases. 39 years experience Medical Doctor on Staff Auto Accidents Construction Site Accidents Harry B. Platis, PLLC Attorney at Law Cedar Valley Road, Suite #103 Lynnwood, WA hplatis@gmail.com (425) (800) (206) Metro Fax P E R S O N A L I N J U R Y A N D T R I A L A T T O R N E Y S Is your firm ready to do battle? We would be happy to confer with you on your most complex personal injury cases. Let us help you get the recovery your client deserves. Generous referral fees Superior client service Bring us your tough cases. Attorneys John L. Messina Stephen L. Bulzomi John R. Christensen Jeremy A. Johnston James W. McCormick Office 5316 Orchard Street West Tacoma, WA tel: (253) , (800) fax (253) JANUARY Snohomish County Bar News 13

14 ANNA GOYKHMAN Welcomes your call to discuss referral in your case DEFENDING SEX CRIMES SEX OFFENSES * JUVENILE OFFENSES Criminal Defense of All Felonies and Misdemeanors Tel: Web: anna_goykhman@yahoo.com Address: Bank of America Building, 1604 Hewitt Avenue, Suite 301, Everett, WA Family Law Mediation/Arbitration Wayne P. Pellegrini Law Office of Hansen, McConnell & Pellegrini Third Street Marysville, WA (360) Dispute Resolution/Mediation Training Experienced, Knowledgeable, Dedicated Collaborative Law Title 26 Guardian ad Litem 20 Years Experience 14 Snohomish County Bar News - JANUARY 2013

15 Save the Date!!!!!!! February 28, 2013 CLE: When DV Strikes A View From All Sides, 8:30 am 4:45 pm CLE Held at Lynnwood Embassy Suites Hotel: th Ave West, Lynnwood, Washington, United States Tel: Fax: Register by 2/15/2013 & receive an early bird rate of $225!!! Proceeds to benefit Snohomish County Legal Services & Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County 6.5 CLE s- Including 1 Ethics CLE, pending $275 after early bird RSVP by: 2/22/13 BREAKFAST & LUNCH INCLUDED! Registration Form Name WSBA# Address City, State, Zip Phone Please mail Registration Form and Check payable to: Snohomish County Legal Services 2731 Wetmore Ave., Suite 410 Everett, WA Any Questions, please call Anita C. Hale at , x 11 or Tanya Coram at , x 34 JANUARY Snohomish County Bar News 15

16 Professional Office Space for Rent Five Corners, Edmonds. 2 newly remodeled generous-sized offices available to share with established law firm, perfect for solo practitioner attorney or small professional firm. Additional office with separate entrance also available. Collegial atmosphere. Access to internet, printer/scanner, conference, kitchen, and much more. PI Practice, some overflow work, specifically litigation. Partially furnished. Great for a start-up business or established business. S E T T L E M E N T S Results. Now. Experienced and professional resolution of family law matters. Private, efficient, and cost effective. Mandatory ADR for Snohomish County Family Law Matters Call and ask for Mandy. FAMILY LAW MEDIATION James A. Soukup 20+ years Family Law experience $175.00/hour. Half-day and full-day sessions available Oakes Avenue Everett, WA (425) james@ soukuplaw.com KENNETH E. BREWE SABRINA A. LAYMAN KAREN D. MOORE Hundreds of cases mediated and arbitrated both as an attorney participant and mediator/ arbitrator. Multiple conference rooms available. We draft the CR-2A Settlement Agreement. BREWE LAYMAN, P.S. Everett, Washington Telephone: MEDIATION, ARBITRATION AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES 16 Snohomish County Bar News - JANUARY 2013

17 Superior Court of the State of Washington for Snohomish County JUDGES THOMAS J. WYNNE ANITA L. FARRIS LINDA C. KRESE GEORGE N. BOWDEN ELLEN J. FAIR MICHAEL T. DOWNES ERIC Z. LUCAS DAVID A. KURTZ BRUCE I. WEISS GEORGE F.B. APPEL JOSEPH P. WILSON RICHARD T. OKRENT JANICE E. ELLIS MARYBETH DINGLEDY SNOHOMISH COUNTY COURTHOUSE M/S # Rockefeller Avenue Everett, WA (425) Local Court Rule Change effective: December 7, 2012 **Last sentence corrected to reference SCLCR 7(2)(B)** RULE 7. PLEADINGS ALLOWED; FORM OF MOTIONS (b) Motions and Other Papers. (2)(D) PRESIDING JUDGE MICHAEL T. DOWNES COURT COMMISSIONERS ARDEN J. BEDLE LESTER H. STEWART JACALYN D. BRUDVIK TRACY G. WAGGONER SUSAN C. GAER COURT ADMINISTRATOR SUPERIOR AND JUVENILE COURT BOB TERWILLIGER 12. Motions for Revision of Commissioner s Order. A party seeking revision of a commissioner's order shall, within the time specified by statute, file and serve on all other parties a motion and completed calendar note. The filing of the written order of the commissioner shall commence the running of the time. Review of rulings shall be de novo on the pleadings submitted to the commissioner. A transcript or recording of proceedings held before the commissioner shall not be filed or considered by the Court, unless specifically authorized by the judge hearing a motion to revise. Any motion for revision shall state each particular finding of fact, conclusion of law, order or ruling for which revision is sought. Any such motion shall additionally contain a brief statement, for each such claimed error, which states the movant's claim of the correct finding, conclusion, order, or ruling. The Motion for Revision shall be filed timely and shall be scheduled by the movant to be heard not more than 14 days after the motion is filed. Working Copies of the motion and all papers which were before the commissioner in support or opposition shall be delivered as provided in SCLCR 7(2)(B) by the party moving for revision. L A W O F F I C E O F SCHWIMMER SKANTZE, LLP IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICES HOURLY RATE: $175.00/HR. Rafe Schwimmer, Partner/Owner FLEXIBLE APPOINTMENT SCHEDULES MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY PLUS WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Karen C. Skantze, Partner/Owner THE CENTRAL BUILDING HEWITT, SUITE 600, EVERETT, WA (t) (f) jill@everettlawyers.com JANUARY Snohomish County Bar News 17

18 WORKERS COMPENSATION We welcome and appreciate your referrals of workers compensation claims. Farley & Dimmock, LLC Our firm is well-staffed to accept referrals of industrial injury or occupational disease claims. We have extensive experience handling claims with the Department of Labor & Industries and selfinsured employers and, when necessary, litigating matters before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. Timothy J. Farley th Street Andrew S. Dimmock 18 Snohomish County Bar News - JANUARY 2013

19 SAVE THE DATE Snohomish County Bar Association is proud to present the SCBA Annual Dinner to be held at the Everett Water Front Center in the Blue Heron Room Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. JANUARY Snohomish County Bar News 19

20 ARBITRATIONS, MEDIATIONS AND SETTLEMENTS Resolve your dispute expeditiously, fairly and economically with the assistance of a qualified and experienced dispute resolution facilitator from the law firm of MARSH MUNDORF PRATT SULLIVAN + McKENZIE, P.S.C. William ( Bill ) Sullivan has thirty years of experience in Family Law, Civil, Commercial and Estate matters. For scheduling, contact Helga Watson at (425) or at helgaw@millcreeklaw.com. An informational letter with a resume is available upon request. Wireless access for attorneys and parties is available. MARSH MUNDORF PRATT SULLIVAN + McKENZIE, P.S.C th Avenue S.E., Suite 203 Mill Creek, WA Visit our website: millcreeklaw.com Judge Ronald L. Castleberry (Ret.) is pleased to announce his availability for Arbitrations and Mediations Please contact Connie Senyitko at Adams & Duncan to schedule hearings with Judge Castleberry connie.senyitko@adamslawyers.com Adams & Duncan, Inc., P.S COLBY AVENUE EVERETT, WASHINGTON TELEPHONE: (425) FACSIMILE: (425) Snohomish County Bar News - JANUARY 2013

21 Snohomish County Bar Association Presents Immigration Law Issues February 15, :00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Robert J. Drewel Building, Meeting Room #1, First Floor 3 general credits pending $ members, $ non-member attorneys RSVP with the SCBA Office (425) ESTATES, GUARDIANSHIP and FAMILY LAW Mark T. Patterson II Attorney at Law Second-generation family law lawyer and American Humorist WordPress.com markpattersonlaw the secret knowledge of lawyers WordPress.com Lawyers Road Review 3116 Rockefeller Avenue P.O. Box Everett, WA (425) Fax (425) JANUARY Snohomish County Bar News 21

22 Conference Room Rental Space is available in Mill Creek. Lee Tinney Dispute Resolution Mediation Settlement Conferences Arbitration The office is centrally located, has ample parking, and it is very easy to find on the Bothell-Everett Highway. It is a professional environment to meet clients. The Conference Room has access to broad band internet including printing, copying, faxing, and scanning capabilities. Hourly Rates are Available. Call for further details. Family Law matters Rate: $200/hr Wetmore, Everett, WA lee@leetinneylaw.com Judge Richard J. Thorpe (Ret d) Announces his availability for Arbitrations and Mediations For disputes involving: Family Law Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Real Estate Professional Negligence UM/UIM PO Box 363 Edmonds, WA judgethorpe@gmail.com 20 years Snohomish Superior Court 25 years in private practice 22 Snohomish County Bar News - JANUARY 2013

23 Snohomish County Superior Court Court Commissioners Calendars (1 ST FLOOR) DECEMBER 31, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013 DEPT A (CM) (XA) (MU) (EX) JACALYN D. BRUDVIK MONDAY 9:00 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 4:00 PM TUESDAY 9:00 10:30 AM 10:30 AM Ex Parte 1 Extended (EX) Hearings 2 Ex Parte 1 Ex Parte 1 Civil Motions 5 DEPT B (D1) (XB) (VP) (HP) ARDEN J. BEDLE Family Law Domestic Motions Domestic Violence Family Law Domestic Motions DEPT C (D3) (XC) (VP) (HP) TRACY G. WAGGONER LIMIT14 LIMIT14 Family Law Domestic Motions Extended Hearing 2 Family Law Domestic Motions 9:30 AM DEPT D (PA, PM, S1, TH, GP, CD, XD, CG) SUSAN C. GAER Ex Parte Mail State Paternity 3 (PA) Child Support Modifications 4 (S1) Mental Hearings 1:00 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY 9:00 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 1:00 4:00 PM THURSDAY 9:00 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 1:00 4:00 PM FRIDAY 9:00 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 1:00 4:00 PM Ex Parte 1 Ex Parte 1 Civil Motions 5 Ex Parte 1 Ex Parte 1 Civil Motions 5 Ex Parte 1, 8 Ex Parte 1 Civil Motions 5 Ex Parte 1 1:00 Domestic Violence Family Law Domestic Motions Domestic Violence Family Law Domestic Motions Extended Hearing 2 Family Law Domestic Motions Extended Hearing 2 LIMIT14 LIMIT14 Extended Hearing 2 Family Law Domestic Motions Pro Se Dissolutions Family Law Domestic Motions Domestic Violence Family Law Domestic Motions Domestic Violence 10:30 AM 9:30 am Clerks Dismissals/ (CD) State telephonic hearings 6 (TH) Compliance hearings 6 (CG) State Paternity 3 (PM) Guardianship/Probate 7 (GP) LIMIT 14 State Paternity 3, 9 (PM) Ex Parte Mail Guardianship/Probate 7 (GP) LIMIT 14 Interpreter/Extended Hrgs 2,10,11 (XD) * 1 Ex Parte: Attorneys will have priority from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. daily. Pro se parties will have priority from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily. 2 Extended hearings are set only by the Court Commissioner. 3 State Initiated Paternity calendar. 4 Child Support Modifications of final support orders. 5 Civil Motions: The following are heard in Dept. A: Defaults; Discovery Motions and enforcement thereof; Supplemental Proceedings; Unlawful Detainers/Evictions; Receiver Actions and Motions to Amend Pleadings. Probate and Guardianship are heard in Dept. D. All other civil motions are heard on the Judges Civil Motions Calendar. 6 Clerks dismissals: Heard on the 1 st, 3 rd & 5 th Wednesdays State Telephonic Hearings: Heard on the 2 nd & 4 th Wednesdays Compliance Hearings: Heard every Wednesday at 10:30 7 Guardianship and Probate hearings are now heard only on this calendar. 8 Heard in Department A by Department D Commissioner. 9 Heard in Department D by Department A Commissioner. 10 Interpreter Hearings are set only by the Court Commissioner. 11 Pro Se Dissolutions Requiring Interpreter Services heard in Dept D 4 th Friday of the month, set by Court Facilitator only. FURTHER EXPLANATIONS: (OVER) Confirmations: The local court rules require confirmation of ALL motions. Call to confirm all motions, including those set in the Presiding Department. Family Law Motions: Matters set on the Family Law Motions Calendar will later be assigned to a specific Commissioner department. The commissioner department assignments are posted the day of the hearing. JANUARY Snohomish County Bar News 23

24 Professional Offices and Conference Room for Rent Rockefeller Professional Suites 2929 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett Rockefeller Professional Suites is opening August, 2012, directly across the street from the Snohomish County Superior and District Courts and the Everett Municipal Court. The office has been renovated and rebuilt and now offers brand new offices for lease with superior facilities, high tech conference room, and a beautifully designed floor plan. There are three individual offices and two shared office spaces available, all with use of the conference room, high speed internet, and all utilities included. Also available for rent on an hourly basis is the conference room. The conference room has access to high speed internet and a 50 inch flat screen television. This is the perfect location for meetings, mediations and arbitrations. There is no better location for a law office in Snohomish County. Be the first to occupy one of these beautiful offices. Contact Janean at (425) for information or a tour of the building. Snohomish County Bar Association P.O. Box 5429 Everett, WA 98206