Phillips to Receive NCBA Public Service Award

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Reid L. Phillips has been selected to receive the 2019 Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake, Jr. Public Service Award at the NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville.

His name was placed in nomination by the Past Presidents’ Council and approved unanimously by the NCBA Board of Governors at its spring meeting in Wrightsville Beach.

A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1974) and the University of Texas School of Law (1977), Phillips has practiced his entire career with Brooks Pierce, serving as managing partner since 2016.

He has provided leadership to the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro and the LeBauer Park Steering Committee, and in 2015 served as chairman of the War Memorial Commission which oversees the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

Notice of District Bar Renumbering Effective Jan. 1

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Recently passed legislation redistricts relatively few counties, and our district’s current county makeup remains unchanged. However, the new law removes sub-district lettering from prosecutorial districts (e.g.,19A) and provides each prosecutorial district with a unique number (e.g., 19A becomes 25).  As you know, judicial district bars are coterminous with prosecutorial districts (except for the High Point District Bar).  All district bars other than Districts 1, 2, 10, and 26 have been re-numbered.  You can find a revised district bar list on the North Carolina State Bar website at https://www.ncbar.gov/media/730478/redistricting-table.jpg.

Effective January 1,2019, our district’s new number is 24.   

Note: As of this writing, the Superior Court and District Court numbers have not been changed to match the new Prosecutorial District numbers.  Therefore, we will have a different Superior and District Court number than our Prosecutorial District. Guilford County will be District 18 for Superior/District Court, but District 24 for Prosecutorial District/District Bar.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact me directly at 336-378-0300.  

Hon. Teresa H. Vincent, President, 18th Judicial District Bar

Holiday Party to be Held as Planned

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Our holiday celebration will be held from 5:30-7:30 PM tomorrow, December 12 at Elon Law as planned.

Election Results – Joint Special Meeting JD18/18H

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  1. Jonathan G. Kreider                  179
  2. Brian Tomlin                              102
  3. Gavin J. Reardon                       100
  4. Ashley Watlington-Simms        82
  5. Stephanie Goldsborough           71

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  1. Peter D. Zellmer                          69
  2. Ronald P. Butler                          66
  3. Christon Stephanie Halkiotis   54
  4. Tomakio S. Gause                       51
  5. Moshera Mills                              35
  6. Thomas B. Kobrin                       24
  7. Tab C. Hunter                                8

 

 

Diane Lowe

2018 Pro Bono Award Presented to Davis, Carruthers

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The Greensboro Bar Association’s 2018 Pro Bono Award was presented to Tom Carruthers and Rosetta Davidson Davis at the October 18 member dinner. Since the law change in December 2017 to make many more people eligible for expungements, Legal Aid has struggled to keep up with the demand for its services.  When the City Attorney’s office became aware of this need, Mr. Carruthers and Ms. Davis stepped up to take on many of these cases.  Since April, Tom Carruthers and Rosetta Davidson Davis have handled more than 30 expunction referrals from Legal Aid and have made a huge difference in the lives of all these clients.  This is an exemplary effort that is certainly deserves recognition.  They have made a tremendous difference in the lives of many people through this extraordinary effort.  The Greensboro Bar Association is pleased to recognize their service.

GBA Seeking Pro Bono Award Nominations

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The Greensboro Bar Association is requesting nominations for the GBA Pro Bono Award for 2018.  This award recognizes exceptional Pro Bono Legal Service.  Past recipients include individuals, firms, and organizations.  If you know of someone or entity that you believe should be recognized, please send your nomination to Diane Lowe with your contact information and a summary of the service you believe supports your nomination.

Tornado Relief Information

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Complete Tornado Relief Information Flyer

Volunteer Attorneys Needed to Assist Tornado Victims │The NCBA, FEMA, LANC and the ABA YLD have joined forces to provide free legal services to low-income survivors of the tornado that swept through the Greensboro area on April 15. To serve as a volunteer attorney, email both Lisa Arthur and Andy Jones with your name, email, phone number, and the areas of law with which you are willing to assist (i.e. insurance claims, property issues, landlord-tenant issues, general, etc.) Access link for details.

Judicial Nominee Special Election 4-18-19 Results

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See the results of the judicial nominee special selection from April 18, 2019.

 

1. Marcus Allen Shields:                  125

2. Brian Tomlin:                                 88

3. Ronald P. Butler:                           86

4. Caroline T. Pemberton:                60

5. Christon Stephanie Halkiotis:     59

6.  Tie:

Brenton G. Boyce:                              45

Moshera Mills:                                    45

7. Larry Archie:                                   23

8. Tab Hunter:                                      4

 

 

Judicial Nominee Special Joint Meeting Announced

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A Judicial Nominee Special Joint Meeting of the 18th Judicial District Bar and the 18-H Judicial District Bars will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 3:30 PM in the ballroom of the High Point Country Club, 800 Country Club Drive, High Point, NC 27262.

Notice: Joint Special Meeting

More Information & Candidate Profiles

 

 

Benefit for Legal Aid Scheduled for Feb. 17

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Saturday, February 17

6:30 – 9:30 PM

Beer & Wine Tasting, Buffet and Raffle set in the aquarium at the Greensboro Science Center.

Register Here!

Jan. Member Meeting Rescheduled for Mon., Jan. 22 – All are Welcome!

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Due to inclement weather, our January meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. in the Empire Room.
All members are welcome!
If you did not have a reservation for the original Jan.18 meeting but would like to attend the rescheduled meeting this Monday, Jan. 22, you may Register Here!
If you had a reservation for the Jan. 18 meeting and would like to attend the meeting this Monday, Jan. 22, please re-register by clicking on Register Here!
The presentation of the memorial resolution for Holt Gwyn and the Centennial Award have been postponed.
Reservations are required and must be made by Friday, Jan. 19 at 5:00 PM.
Please include all guest reservations with your registration. The $35 guest fee is payable at the event.

Annual Jones Elementary Book Project Donations Now Being Accepted

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Please help the Greensboro Bar Association continue the wonderful holiday tradition of buying and presenting a book to each student in the traditional program at Jones Elementary School.

You may donate online at Jones Elementary Project Donations or mail your check made payable to the “Greensboro Bar Foundation” to:

Greensboro Bar Association Foundation
P.O. Box 1825
Greensboro, NC 27402

Although donations will be accepted at any time, we encourage members to act before November 30, 2017 in order to allow time for the books to be ordered through Scholastic.

Please join us for book wrapping at the Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 13th at Elon University School of Law. Wrapping supplies will be provided.

If you have any questions regarding the book drive,
please contact Adam Kerr at adam@kerrlawnc.com
or (336) 500-7599.  Donate Today! Thank you!

Jones Elementary Book Project

Swearing-In Ceremony & Bridge the Gap Scheduled for Oct. 13

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If you are a newly licensed attorney, we strongly encourage you to participate in the 2017 Swearing-In Ceremony and Bridge the Gap Programs on Friday, October 13, 2017.  Bridge the Gap provides the new attorneys with a guided tour of various local landmarks in our legal community such as the Federal, State, and Bankruptcy Courts along with the District Attorneys Office and Clerk of Court.  A reception will follow at Churchill’s on Elm St.
If you are not a newly licensed attorney, please help us spread the word about these events and circulate the 2017 Swearing-In Application Packet to the new associates at your respective offices. This is an excellent networking event for everyone in GBA and YLS to meet the newest members of our local bar.  Come out and show your support for the new attorneys on Friday, October 13!

Edmunds & Hinnant Receive Distinguished Service Award 2017

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The Greensboro Bar Association established the Distinguished Service Award in 1993 to annually recognize a lawyer for exhibiting a deep devotion to the legal profession and an enduring contribution to the administration of justice and the public good through unselfish service. We were fortunate to have two very deserving recipients this year, Robert H. Edmunds, Jr. and Patrice A. Hinnant.

To read the presenter’s comments please see Robert H. Edmunds, Jr. and Patrice A. Hinnant.

gba may 2017 distinguished service award

Construction Begins on 8th GBA Habitat House

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The Greensboro Bar Association’s 8th Habitat House is well underway! Members, invited guests and the work crew viewed the groundbreaking ceremony before enjoying a delicious bbq chicken lunch on Saturday, April 1. Volunteers are needed to complete the project. You may register at Habitat Online Volunteer Registration.

 

Herb Falk Society 2016 Honors

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The Herb Falk Society honors those members of the Greensboro Bar Association who contribute at least 75 hours of pro bono service annually. The fifteen individuals inducted for 2016 were recognized at the March 16 member meeting at the Empire Room. Please join us in congratulating:

Barbara R. Christy – 87.5 Hours

Locke T. Clifford – 77.8 Hours

Elizabeth Collins – 116 Hours

Benjamin Crissman – 98 Hours

Blinn L. Cushman – 111 Hours

Erwin Fuller, Jr. – 100 Hours

Richard W. Gabriel – 76.2 Hours

Holt Gwyn – 168 Hours

Eloise Robinson Hassel – 91.1

Adam G. Kerr  – 120.9 Hours

Jennifer L.J. Koenig – 110.75 Hours

Manisha P. Patel – 118 Hours

Steven A. Scoggan – 118.5 Hours

Clark Smith, Jr. – 270.8 Hours

Gerald L. Walden, Jr. – 282 Hours

Centennial Award Presented to John M. Cross

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The 2016 Centennial Award for outstanding and exemplary community service was presented to John M. Cross, Jr. on January 19 at the GBA member meeting.  John is a seasoned corporate attorney with the Brooks Pierce firm. His community service in Greensboro began with this Bar Association in the Young Lawyers Section, where he participated in community service projects and later served on the section’s board.  John became Chair of that Section in 1999-2000.  He was also a member of the Greensboro Board of Adjustment for six years, serving as its Chairman in 2008-09.  He has long supported the United Way, serving as campaign coordinator, on the board of Directors and as Chairman in 2010-11.  John supported the Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman, where he volunteered and served on the camp’s board for 10 years.  John has also supported the Greensboro Children’s Museum, serving in every leadership capacity.    John is currently on the Boards of the Cone Health Foundation and the National Conference for Community and Justice of the Piedmont Triad (NCCJ), and he served as Board chair of NCCJ during 2015-16. We are pleased to recognize John Cross for his service to our community.

GBA Feb 2017 centennial award

Ken Keller (right) presents John Cross (left) with the 2016 Centennial Award.

Habitat House 2017 Volunteers & Contributions Needed

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Efforts to build our eighth Habitat for Humanity House are underway and we are asking for your support through financial contributions and volunteer hours. Please complete the 2017 Habitat Contribution Form the 2017 Habitat Volunteer Form now. We also offer the option of donating online at Habitat House Online Donations.  Although your payment can be made either this year or by February 28, 2017, we need to obtain donations and commitments as soon as possible.

Donations are tax deductible and can be made to the Greensboro Bar Association Foundation, Inc., marked for the Habitat for Humanity House.   You have the option of making a donation in honor of or in memory of persons you specify.

Please also complete and submit your volunteer form.  You do NOT need prior construction experience.  In fact, you may wish to sign up for an unfamiliar task in order to obtain a new skill.  In addition to volunteers for construction, we also need volunteers to help schedule work crews and volunteers to act as liaison with the homebuyer and their family.

 

We plan to begin construction on Saturday, April 1, 2017.  Typically we work on Saturdays and construction takes 18 weeks.  However, if there is sufficient interest (typically 18 or so volunteers for outside tasks or 8 to 10 for inside tasks), we can schedule workdays on Wednesdays or Thursdays in addition to Saturdays.  Please indicate on your volunteer form if you can work during the week.

Habitat House Online Donations

Amanda Feder Receives 2016 Pro Bono Award

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The Greensboro Bar Association’s 2016 Pro Bono Award was presented to Amanda C. Feder at the October 20 member meeting. Amanda has represented multiple clients referred from Legal Aid with a wide variety of legal problems. She has accepted 20 cases from Legal Aid over the past year, providing more than 100 hours of pro bono service. She has handled four housing cases (including one jury trial), nine expungements, six powers of attorney, and one will preparation matter. Legal Aid went on to point out that six of the nine expungements our award recipient handled resulted in completely clean records, giving these persons a fresh start and significantly improving their chances of obtaining or maintaining employment, housing and other benefits. Read Pro Bono Award presentation in full.

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