Welcome

For the past 50 years, the North County Bar Association has provided members with opportunities and resources to enhance professionalism and ensure continued growth and success. The association has worked hard to advance the interest of its members and to improve the general environment for the practice of law in Northern San Diego County. We strive to have a close relationship with the bench and also with the general public.

E-DISCOVERY SEMINAR

NORTH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
WITH
NORTH COUNTY CERTIFIED FAMILY LAW SPECIALISTS
PRESENT

E-DISCOVERY
WITH
Gordon D. Cruse and James Hennenhoefer

Tuesday – SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sheraton Carlsbad
5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad CA 92008
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MCLE & Legal Specialization Credit (pending)
3 hours MCLE Credit: 3 hours CLS-C or 3 hours CLS-F

COST: $99 (with the North County MCLE pass) and $109 (without the pass)

Complete the registration information and send your check to NCBA, P.O. Box 2381, Vista, CA 92085, or pay by credit card, call NCBA at 760-758-5833, Fax 760-758-3979, or email @ bansdc@bansdc.org . After September 17th, cost increase of $10.00. Space is Limited!

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September Dinner Meeting

The North County Bar Association and
The Lawyers Club of San Diego, North County Chapter

cordially invites you to attend the bars monthly
dinner meeting on

Thursday, September 16, 2010
at The Crossings in Carlsbad, CA
No Host Cocktails 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6:15 p.m.

featuring

“Meet the Bench and Get Answers to
Your Questions!”
A Third Annual Town and Hall Meeting

Moderated by Honorable Aaron Katz
Supervising Judge, San Diego Superior Court, North County Branch

Panelists
Honorables:
Daniel Goldstein, Criminal Department
Earl Maas, III, Civil IC
Harry Powazek, Probate
Commissioner Pati Ratekin, Family Law

This is a rare opportunity. Meet the bench and get answers to your questions! A special panel of judges has agreed to be present at our September meeting to answer your questions and concerns, and listen to your suggestions about how the various departments are run. Please join us and bring a friend!

Please submit your questions, concerns, suggestions or topics you would like the judges to address by sending an email to bansdc@bansdc.org, or fax it to 760.758.3979. (Be sure to put “September Dinner Meeting Questions.” No limit to the questions you can ask.)

Too many suits crowding your closet? Here is a solution! The Lawyers Club is conducting a suit drive to benefit the Women’s Resource Center in Oceanside. Please bring your gently used suits, work clothes, jewelry, and shoes with you to the dinner! Receipt for your tax deductible gift provided.

Cost is $28.00 per person
Please call the bar office at 760-758-5833 with your reservations and, for your convenience, we are now accepting credit cards by phone.

Meal Choices:
Chicken
English Cut Strip Loin
Pasta Primavera

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Type Your Questions and Email to NCBA

Town and Hall Meeting
Thursday, September 16, 2010

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New Law Student and New Lawyer Mixer

A NEW LAW STUDENT AND NEW LAWYER MIXER
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
5:30PM – 7:30PM

Networking, Advice and Meet New Friends

Please join us for hosted food and drinks at the
Firefly Grill and Winebar
located at
251 North El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Questions or to RSVP: Call Jennifer S. Creighton, Esq. at (760) 758-4261, or
by e-mail: screighton@wpwlaw.com

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August Magazine

Volume 26, No.8

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Awards Presented at the Annual Bench and Bar Reception

Attorney of the Year Award
Mary Cataldo, president and Wayne Templin recipient


William R. Fletcher Award
Presented by LRS Director Richard Layon and Recipient William Stone

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Membership Renewal

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL REMINDER

Time is running out to get your membership renewal form and dues to the North County Bar Association to retain the benefits of membership. Attached is a PDF Membership Renewal form. Simply type the appropriate information in the fillable fields, click on the print button and mail to North County Bar Association with your dues. You can use you Tab key to travel through the form or click on the fillable fields.

If you want to pay by credit card, complete the information on the Renewal form or call NCBA to provide the information.

Here is a list of some of the great reasons to renew your membership:
Professional Development and Education - MCLE Programs
Leadership Opportunities - Board of Directors / Section Chairs
Networking and Contacts - Fellow Attorneys and Judges
North County Lawyer Magazine - Write an Article
Lawyer Referral Service - Assistance for Clients
Law Practice Help - ADR Programs / Meeting Facilities
Representation - Of Your Interests in State and National forums

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Programs offered are our traditional top-quality MCLE programs, monthly dinner programs providing dynamic presentations on timely topics and networking opportunities, a mentor program, fee dispute arbitration, Law Week activities, our ABA award-winning Youth in Court Day, and our cherished social events such as the golf and tennis tournaments, Bench and Bar Reception, and December’s Holiday Party.

Members receive benefits such as reduced rates on MCLE programs, The North County Lawyer Magazine, and the Bench & Bar Directory. Also offered is the option of purchasing an MCLE Pass for $65 which entitles you to accumulate an unlimited amount of MCLE credits offered through the association at no additional charge. All programs are offered in North County and most are breakfast or lunch seminars making them your most convenient alternative.

Additionally, you may want to consider becoming a Sustaining Member for which your law firm will be prominently listed in the North County Lawyer Magazine and on our web site.