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CCBA CLE Bonanza 2020

Find your way at the 2020 annual Clallam County CLE program on Friday, November 6, 2020, from 9:00am-3:00pm. This year’s program will be 100% online via the Zoom platform, Because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020 presenters

  • Inside the Washington State Supreme Court, Debra Stevens, Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice, keynote speaker
  • Attorney’s with diminished capacity, Jeane Marie Clavere, WSBA General Counsel’s office
  • Legal issues with restoration of rights and firearms after criminal charges, Richard Davies, Port Townsend Criminal Defense, http://www.ptdefense.com/
  • Unemployment legal issues during COVID-19, Lilly Powers and John Tirpak, Unemployment Law Project, https://unemploymentlawproject.org/
  • Top ten traps when your case is removed to Federal Court, Gary Williams, Williams Law Office, https://areyoucovered.com/
  • COVID, a view from the bench, Simon Barnhart, Clallam County Superior Court Judge

CLE Program details

CLE Bonanza is hosted by the Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers (CJCPBL). 5.15 CLE credits have been applied for (4.15 general and 1 ethics). Suggested donation for attending is $200, and $150 for government attorneys and new lawyers or non-lawyers. All proceeds after expenses directly fund civil legal aid services for low-income and vulnerable clients in Clallam and Jefferson counties.

To register, send payment, or send sponsorship donations, contact Shauna Rogers McClain at:

Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers
P.O. Box 901
Port Angeles WA 98362
[email protected]
360-504-2422

Lawyers interested in supporting CJCPBL by sponsoring the CLE Bonanza by sponsoring the program at silver, gold and platinum levels may contact Shauna Rogers McClain.

Ted Ripley has retired

Theodore “Ted” Ripley retired in February, 2020. Ted practiced estate planning law in his later years. Ted was admitted to practice law in Washington on March 6, 1967, and practiced law for 53 years.

Former clients can reach Ted at his old phone number, 360-452-5027.

Larry Freedman has retired

Lawrence Freedman retired from the practice of law in April, 2020. Larry practiced law 57 years in Washington state and back east. Larry practiced criminal law, a variety of civil law matters, and served as a Clallam County District Court I judge pro tem. Larry now lives in Pennsylvania, where he is no doubt spending with his family and sailing the seas.

Larry was a lawyer’s lawyer. Always professional, always polite and respectful while fighting hard for his clients. To the end, Larry was good humored and a pleasure to work with.

Mark Baumann

Larry was admitted to practice law in Massachusetts in 1963, District of Columbia 1964, Virginia 1965, Maryland 1967 and Washington 2003. Most of my practice was in the D.C. area from 1963 until 2000 with a brief stay in Florida before coming to Washington in 2003.

He was partner in 3 different firms in Virginia and started in the Office of Solicitor, Department of Labor in the President Kennedy time. Larry practiced in a variety legal fields, primarily doing criminal defense. Larry gave back to his communities. In Sequim, he was the chairman of the Sequim Planning Commission for 5 years and on numerous other committees.

CCBA.com asked Larry:

What is your advice for new attorneys? Be honest and be nice, except when it’s time to not be nice. Nothing is more important than your integrity.

What did you enjoy most about practicing law? The comradery with attorneys and when I was a commissioner and judge in Vi rginia and Washington, the friendships that I have had.

What was the most important thing you learned as a lawyer? In all matters, my integrity is most important.

Why did you retire? 82 years old and my wife told me I had to.

What do you plan to do in retirement? Still trying to figure that out.

ClallamCountyBar.com wishes Larry fair winds and a port to aim for. Thanks for teaching us professionalism Larry.

CLE: Secondary trauma and self care

Secondary Trauma & Self Care, a CLE by the Clallam Resilience Project.

Wed, Nov 4th, 9:00-11:00am
Free
This training will explain Secondary Traumatic Stress, Compassion
Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma. Participants will be able to
recognize warning signs and personal triggers, understand the
importance of self-care, and develop a personal self-care plan.

Click here to register:
https://centene.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwofuCvrT4iGNGSAMz0yuxUuYlcF6ekeBKS

This is the last of the four resilience trainings by the Clallam Resilience Project for 2020.

The Clallam Resilience Project is a service of the United Way of Clallam County. The ACEs Study session is the first of four trainings in September, October, and November.

CLE: Fostering resiliency in children by Clallam Resilience Project

Resiliency
Wed, Oct 21, 9:00-11:00am
Free
This training provides information on how to foster resilience in
children. It looks at factors such as the human adaptive process,
core protective systems, and ways to cope with trauma. The
training ends with a discussion around how caregivers can help
their children feel safe, capable and loveable.

Click this link to register:
https://centene.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpduitqzwvHNStZ_PJtwF2H_8LlN8cuLZf

The Clallam Resilience Project is a service of the United Way of Clallam County. The ACEs Study session is the first of four trainings in September, October, and November.

Upcoming CLE’s by the Clallam Resilience Project

Secondary Trauma & Self Care
Wed, Nov 4th, 9:00-11:00am
Free
This training will explain Secondary Traumatic Stress, Compassion
Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma. Participants will be able to
recognize warning signs and personal triggers, understand the
importance of self-care, and develop a personal self-care plan.

CLE: Trauma 101 by Clallam Resilience Project

Wed, Oct 7, 9:00-11:00am
Free
This training defines trauma, and explores the impact of trauma on
an individual. It will heighten the professional’s awareness of client
cues so they will know what to expect and how to respond when
someone experiences trauma triggers.

Click this link to register:
https://centene.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcucu6opzMsHtaumzZueLcc1huph_cVYCIy

The Clallam Resilience Project is a service of the United Way of Clallam County. The Trauma 101 session is the second of four trainings in September, October, and November.

Upcoming CLE’s by the Clallam Resilience Project

Resiliency
Wed, Oct 21, 9:00-11:00am
Free
This training provides information on how to foster resilience in
children. It looks at factors such as the human adaptive process,
core protective systems, and ways to cope with trauma. The
training ends with a discussion around how caregivers can help
their children feel safe, capable and loveable.

Secondary Trauma & Self Care
Wed, Nov 4th, 9:00-11:00am
Free
This training will explain Secondary Traumatic Stress, Compassion
Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma. Participants will be able to
recognize warning signs and personal triggers, understand the
importance of self-care, and develop a personal self-care plan.

CLE: Findings from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study

If you haven’t been introduced to the ACEs study, tomorrow is a free opportunity, and it will change your life. Now a world famous study, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study found clear and significant negative and life-long impacts on both mental and physical health. The Clallam Resilience Project is offering this free two-hour training at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.

The ACES study findings are truly remarkable. Just Google ACEs study for more information.

Register here for the free ACEs Zoom session: https://centene.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvcu-upzkvGdYvQqwFrhK1syq9DH_F04Ul

The Clallam Resilience Project is a service of the United Way of Clallam County. The ACEs Study session is the first of four trainings in September, October, and November.

Workshop Description: This training explains the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study and identifies all 10 ACEs. All childhood experiences have an impact on people as they mature. This training explores the long term effects that adverse childhood experiences have on physical and mental health. Preventative measures, resiliency, and how to address the needs of children with a high ACEs score are all discussed.

Time: Sep 23, 2020 09:00 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Additional workshops

Trauma 101, from 9-11 am on Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Resiliency, from 9-11 am on Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Secondary Trauma and Self Care, from 9-11 am on Wednesday, November 4, 2020

First Teacher Zoom activity October 19 2020: The amazing lives of owls

On October 19, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., Powell Jones from the Dungeness River Audubon Center will explore with children and parents the amazing lives of owls. He will teach everyone how to hoot like an owl.

For more parenting activities and skill building programs in Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks and the rest of Clallam County, visit the ClallamCountyBar.com Parenting Info page.

Barred owl on lower Hurricane Ridge road

The owl pictured above is a barred owl, whose Latin name is strix varia. Did you know the barred owl is native to eastern North America, and is an invasive species in western North America and the Olympic Peninsula. It competes for resources with the northern spotted owl which is native to the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges up into British Columbia a little bit.

There are two other types of spotted owl, the Mexican Spotted owl is native to Mexico and the U.S. four corner states. The California spotted owl is native to the southern Cascade mountains, and the Sierra Nevada mountains. The barred owl differs from the spotted owl by having a yellow beak, lighter coloring, and strong dark and light bands in the tail, wing, and neck.

Bird watching and identification, in the Olympics, on the coast, or in your yard, are great nature, and SNACCM, experiences. More Clallam County SNACCMS opportunities are available at CCBA.com’s SNACCMS page.

First teacher online activities

Please join and share your questions and experiences, and invite your children to ask questions and get involved). A Zoom link will be available at First Teacher’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/FirstTeacherPMF.

First Teacher online parent-child Zoom activities are free to parents and children in Port Angeles, Sequim, Clallam Bay, Neah Bay, Forks, and anywhere in Clallam County. These activities will offered weekly during the coronavirus times. Check back for upcoming sessions. Contact First Teacher if you would like to host a Zoom activity.

First Teacher is a service of the nonprofit Parenting Matters Foundation.

Law is an important service to the health of our community. Parenting is even more important.

COVID-19 Protection Plan Superior Court 2020

The Clallam County Superior Court has issued the COVID-19 Protection Plan order, which covers general policies, employee policies, and juror policies during the pandemic times.

Personal protection and physical distancing requirements are posted at the entrance to the Clallam County Courthouse, and must be followed. Face masks are required in the court (and disposable masks are available if you can’t afford your own). Personal appearances are an option for court room hearings, however they are discouraged. The judges are working hard to accommodate Zoom appearances by computer or phone. The court rooms have been reconfigured to create 6 foot distancing and thus seating is restricted. Unless you are with your family members, everyone is required to stay 6 feet apart. Anyone showing signs of illness are prohibited from entering courtrooms or superior court offices.

Juror policies have been amended to provide additional protection for people who have concerns about participating at this time. Please read your juror notices carefully as they include the details about being excused from service because of COVID-19 virus concerns. With that said, the criminal justice system cannot function without jurors. The judges have dramatically altered the layout of the courtrooms to create 6 foot distances between each juror chair. They have implemented other policies to do everything they can to protect jurors and keep the justice system operating.

To see the full COVID-19 Protection Order signed by Chief Judge Brent Basden:

COVID-19-Protection-Plan-Clallam-CountyDownload

Editor’s note: Our judges and court clerks have been doing a great job of being respectful to all parties and accommodating in-person court appearances and juror concerns. If you have questions, just contact the court clerk, and they will be happy to hear your concerns. We are in this for the long haul. It’s OUR justice system, please be patient and do your part to pitch in help keep our justice system functioning and safe.

Superior court schedule changes October 2020

Please note the following courtroom changes for judicial schedules on October 2, 9 and 23:

Friday, October 2, 2020

Courtroom 1, Judge Basden

9:00 – Civil

10:30 – DV Calendar

1:00 – Criminal Ex Parte

1:30 – Criminal Calendar

Courtroom 2, Judge Erickson

9:00 – Criminal

11:00 – Child Support

1:00 – Civil Ex Parte

1:15 – Juvenile Ex Parte

1:30 – Civil Calendar

Friday, October 9, 2020

Courtroom 1, Judge Barnhart

9:00 – Civil

10:30 – DV Calendar

1:00 – Criminal Ex Parte

1:30 – Criminal Calendar

Courtroom 2, Judge Erickson

9:00 – Criminal

11:00 – Special Report

1:00 – Civil Ex Parte

1:15 – Juvenile Ex Parte

1:30 – Civil Calendar

Friday, October 23, 2020

Courtroom 1, Judge Basden

9:00 – Civil

10:30 – DV Calendar

1:00 – Criminal Ex Parte

1:30 – Criminal Calendar

Courtroom 2, Judge Erickson

9:00 – Criminal

11:00 – Special Report

1:00 – Civil Ex Parte

1:15 – Juvenile Ex Parte

1:30 – Civil Calendar