The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is seeking proposals from lawyers and law firms to provide public defense services in the Tribal Court. Proposals are due by 4p.m. on December 19, 2011.
New web site for Alternative Dispute Resolution section of Washington State Bar Association
The Alternative Dispute Resolution section of the Washington State Bar Association announces their web page at www.wsba-adr.org. Any person interested in mediation, arbitration, restorative justice, high conflict or other alternative methods to resolving conflict may sign up. Membership in the ADR section is suggested but not required.
The site offers web site members the opportunity to create a free customizable page within the site, which is searchable by lawyers and the general public. It also offers information, news and events about ADR in Washington.
You may join the section at http://www.wsba.org/Legal-Community/Sections
Open house at Clerk’s office 12/30/11
Members of the bar and their staff are invited to an open house at the Clallam County Superior Court Clerk’s office on Friday, December 30th, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Coffee, juice, fresh baked goodies will be offered.
Craig Ritchie testifying as an expert witness
Craig Ritchie, Sequim City Attorney and pharmacist, has been listed as an expert witness for the prosecution to provide reports and testify about the effects of prescription drugs on driving in criminal cases. Mr. Ritchie practices full time for the city of Sequim and no longer maintains a private practice.
Chris Melley
Chris Melley’s position as District Court Commissioner was terminated by the county, on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, due to budgetary issues. Chris has provided dedicate and honorable leadership to our county for 35 years (so far).
We hope to see him back contributing to the needs of our county soon, and we wish him the best as he spends time regrouping to find his next path in life.
CCBA 2011 Holiday Party
CCBA 2011 Holiday Party
Thursday, December 15, 2011 • 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Red Lion Hotel
Waterfront Lounge
Appetizer Buffet
No Host Bar
Guests are Welcome
Please RSVP by December 12th
In leiu of a cover charge, please bring a new toy, game, coloring book, or article of children’s clothing to donate to Clallam Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers. All items collected will be distributed to children who accompany their parents or guardians to consultations at the Pro Bono office.
Mark Baumann appointed chair of WSBA ADR section Media & Communication Committee
Mark Baumann has been a member of the executive committee for the Washington State Bar Association’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section since 2008. In October, 2011, he was
appointed to the chair of the sections Media and Communications Committee. Previously, he served on the Newsletter, Website and Education committees.
The WSBA ADR section is dedicated to promoting the informed use and best practices for ADR in Washington.
Clallam County Bar Association Social Meeting
Clallam County Bar Association Social Meeting
Friday November 18, 2011 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
RFP for City of PA Public Defender contract
The City of Port Angeles has issued a RFP, looking for an attorney or firm to provide public defender services. Please contact the City Attorney’s office at 360-457-0411 for more information.
Nominations open for 2013 bar president
Dear CCBA Members:
Nominations are being accepted now through November 14th for anyone interested in serving as president of the Association for the 2013 calendar year. If you would like to serve or would like to nominate someone for the position, please respond to this message. Voting will take place next month.
If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact me or the 2012 president-elect, Simon Barnhart.
All the best.
Chris Koenig
2011 President