December 2011 Newsletter - St. Joseph County Bar Association

ARTICLE III.
PURPOSE: The purpose of the Association
shall be to advance the science of
jurisprudence, promote the administration of
justice, uphold the honor of the profession of
law, to encourage cordial discourage and
interaction among members of the bar and
between the bench and bar of St. Joseph
County and of the state of Indiana, and to
correlate the various activities of the
Association in the interest of the legal
profession and the public which it serves.
OFFICERS
President
Joseph R. Fullenkamp
574.233.1171
Joseph.fullenkamp@btlaw.com
President-Elect
Douglas E. Sakaguchi
574.272.2870
dsaksguchi@pilawyers.com
Vice President
Cheryl A. Greene
574.235.9241
cgreene@southbendin.gov
Secretary
Matthew R. Kaczmarek
574.234.3000
mattk@sni-law.com
Treasurer
Mitchell R. Heppenheimer
574.232.5883
mitch@hepkorlaw.com
Immediate Past President
Patricia E. Primmer
574.243.4100
pprimmer@maylorber.com
Executive Director
Amy McGuire
574.245.6753
stjoebar@gmail.com
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Claire Konopa Aigotti
574.631.6411
caigotti@nd.edu
Cara Brook
574.235.7818
cbrook@stjoepros.org
Angela Kelver-Hall
574.235.9241
angela.kelver@bakerd.com
Thao T. Nguyen
574.239.1010
tnguyen@psrb.com
William L. Wilson
574.288.1510
Wilson@aaklaw.com
Victoria Wolf
574.243.4100
vwolf@maylorber.com
Ex-Officio Members
Hon. Michael Gotsch
574.235.9551
mgotsch@co.st-joseph.in.us
Angelika Mueller
574.234.8121
angelika.mueller@ilsi.net
Anthony M. Rose
574.234.8050
arose@leonehalpin.com
Mario J. Zappia
574.277.8720
marioz@zappialaw.com
St. Joseph County Bar Association
December 2011
Happy Holidays!!
2011 SJCBA Dues
Dues notices have been sent by US Mail and by e-mail. Annual dues for
2012 are due to SJCBA NO LATER than January 1, 2012.
Contact Amy McGuire at stjoebar@gmail.com with any questions.
“We The People”
No Cell Phones in the Courthouse
Newsletter
On November 14th the SJCBA hosed a lunch in
the Law Library for the Washington High
School Students who participated in the “We
The People,” Congressional Mock Hearing.
Judges of this event, including the Honorable
Randall T. Shepard (who assisted with the closing
ceremonies), all joined the students for
lunch in the Law Library. Pictured are: Chuck
Dunlap, Executive Director, Indiana Bar Foundation;
Hon. Randall T. Shepard, Chief Justice of
Indiana; Hon. Michael G. Gotsch; Dave
Niezgodski, IN State Rep.; and Mike Schmuhl,
Chief of Staff for the Mayor-Elect.
Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard presented
awards to the participating
Washington High students. “We the
People” program is an educational one
that immerses students and teachers in
the study of the Constitution and Bill
of Rights. Class members studied over
the course of a semester to simulate a
congressional hearing on a Mary Schmanski, teacher at
constitutional topic. Washington High School with
Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012, CELL PHONES AND PDA’S
ARE NOT PERMITTED IN ANY ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
COURTHOUSE, WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS:
1. Only attorneys, building personnel, and law enforcement officers
may bring PDA’s, cell phones or similar electronic devices into the
courthouse provided that the device is switched to vibrate (rather than
audible) mode before entering the courthouse.
2. By written authorization, a judge may permit an expert witness or
other person to utilize a cell phone or PDA in a specifically designated area within the
courthouse.
Any person violating the rules regarding photography, cameras, cell phones, PDA’s or other
electronic devices shall be subject to immediate confiscation of the device and may be fined
up to $1,500.00 for violating the prohibition against an audio or visual recording or for permitting
noise from an electronic device to disrupt court while in session. The penalty shall be
imposed at the discretion of the judicial officer in whose courtroom the violation occurred.

Page 2 St. Joseph County Bar Association
Calendar of Upcoming Events
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2 VLN Volunteers– Attorney’s With A Heart 6 CLE– WNIT Studio Community Meeting Room, 8:55 a.m.— 4:30 p.m.
8 Making the Record– Riverside Terrace, 11:00 a.m.— 1:00 p.m.; (2 CLE)
12 Indiana Law Update– Upper Deck, 11:00 a.m.— 1:00 p.m.; (2 CLE)
23 SJCBA & Courthouse CLOSED
26 SJCBA & Courthouse CLOSED
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2 SJCBA & Courthouse CLOSED
16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day– SJCBA & Courthouse CLOSED
16 Ask-A-Lawyer– Downtown St. Joseph County Public Library; Basement, 11:00 a.m.— 2:00 p.m.
19 Wine Law– Morris Bistro, 4:00 p.m.; (1 CLE)
Upcoming Local Live CLE
December 8, 2011
Making the Record (2 CLE)
Riverside Terrace, 11:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
December 12, 2011
Indiana Law Update (2 CLE)
Upper Deck, 11:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
For cost information and registration forms go to
www.sjcba.org.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
By Joe Fullenkamp
A Huge Thank You!
“Wine Law” 1 CLE
Thursday, January 19, 2012– 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Morris Bistro
Presented by Bill Wilson
Immediately following the CLE, the NLC and ISBA Young Lawyer
section will be hosting a networking reception with sampling
of wines, compliments of Tiedmann Wines. Hor d’oeuvers
and a cash bar will be available. Space is limited, so please
reserve your spot early. The cost for the CLE and reception
is $40.00 and ISBA YLS members will receive a 50% discount.
Please contact Tony Rose at arose@leonehalpin.com with any
questions.
The Bi-Annual Local Practice Seminar was a success. A record number of more than 200 people attended the seminars, and most
stayed for the Judicial Reception. Thank you to the committee, the speakers, and especially to the bar members who attended.
Your involvement is the reason for the success. At the Judicial Reception, Tim Abeska presented Joshua Hains with the Thomas L.
Schaffer Award for Pro-Bono service on behalf of the Volunteer Lawyer Network. Congratulations, Joshua! Your work is important
to make legal services accessible to those who otherwise would not have access to a lawyer.
Miller’s Vets is nearly 3 years old, and until now has been limited to putting
uniforms on willing homeless veterans who are guests of our local shelters to
restore their self respect and pride through the public’s cheering, standing,
applause, thank you shouts, handshakes and hugs. It has been quite successful,
performing in countless civic color presentations, parades and military funerals.
On 11/11/11 we dedicated our new Veterans Service Center. It will be home
to some 25 down on their luck veterans. We propose that it become the catalyst for a large program to find, identify,
and register the hundreds in our area, so that we can thank them, help them, and upon their demise provide for their funeral
and burial, for those without means provided by Miller’s Vets. This program is called “The Last Salute” and consists of supplying an
Amish handcrafted coffin, funeral director services, a full military funeral, communion, music and flowers. The coffin will then be
transported to Miller’s Vets Garden of Peace, graciously dedicated last year by the County Commissioners on behalf of the citizens
of St. Joseph County.
At the grave, seven rifles will fire three rounds each, the haunting refrain of Taps will be sounded, and conclude with the ceremonial
triangular folding of our vaunted American flag to be presented to the next of kin. We are determined that no veteran will go
unclaimed awaiting a group disposal.
The Veteran’s Service Center is debt-free and its programs do not require large amounts of funding. However, donations to
Miller’s Vets, 747 S. Michigan St., South Bend, Indiana, 46601 are always appreciated. It is a registered 501(c)(3) charity. The support
of several members of our Bar has been tremendously helpful. We are grateful and thank all of you.

December 2011
AROUND THE BAR
Welcome new SJCBA Attorney, and Paralegal Members, Abigail
Buchanan, George T. Catanzarite, Anne B. Morgan,
Ellen Higgins Reilander, and Laura Shrader. Please make
the following changes and additions to your address book.
For detailed address and full contact information for these and all
SJCBA members please refer to www.sjcba.org
Abigail Buchanan
YMCA of Michiana, Inc.
1201 Northside Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46615
Phone: 574.287.9622
George T. Catanzarite
Zappia, Zappia & Stipp
52582 S.R. 933 North
South Bend, IN 46637
Phone: 574.277.8720
E-mail: georgec@zappialaw.com
Harolyn Dutt
Law Office of Harolyn Dutt
218 W. Washington
Suite 600 (Please note new Suite)
Tower Building
South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: 574.233.7800
Fax: 574.287.8396
Anne B. Morgan
Law Offices of Robert Rosenfeld
1202 Lincolnway East
South Bend, IN 46614
Phone: 574.233.9459
Fax: 574.234.2650
E-mail:
amorgan@robertrosenfeldlaw.com
Ellen Higgins Reilander
212 S. Hawthorne Dr.
South Bend, IN 46617
Phone: 574.315.1587
Laura Shrader-Paralegal
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
401 E. Colfax Ave.
Suite 116
South Bend, IN 46617
Phone: 574.234.8121
Fax: 574.239.2185
E-mail: laura.shrader@ilsi.net
Simeri & Company, P.C.
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1109
South Bend, IN 46624-1109
Physical Address:
805 Lincolnway West
South Bend, IN 46616
Phone: 574.233.3303
Fax: 574.284.2397
E-mail: jsimeri@comcast.net
Local Practice Seminar 2011- - Video’s Available!!
CLE Available!!!
If you missed the Local Practice Seminar, or want to catch a session
you missed or just need CLE or Ethics hours for 2011 the
LPS is available on video in the Law Library for $45 per CLE
hour. The LPS will be shown on December 6, 7 and 13th
in its entirety. Additional dates may be added by request.
The following sessions are now available:
• How to Detect and Avoid a Scam
• Civility and Professionalism and the Practice of Law (Ethics)
• The Key Practical and Ethical Elements to an Effective
Mediation
• Cell Phone Forensics and its Application to the Law
• Business Valuations at Trial
• Flying in the Cloud: An Introduction to Computing and Data
Storage Services
SAVE THE DATE
February 11, 2012– Regional High School Mock Trial
Competition; contact Scott Keller at 574.288.1510 to assist as a judge.
February 23, 2012– Winter Bar Gathering- - LaSalle Grill
New Lawyer Committee
Submitted by Tony Rose
Ask-A-Lawyer
CLERK’S CORNER
By Terri Rethlake
Page 3
The NLC and ISBA will be adopting local families for the
holidays again this year. We ask for your support this year as
we expand the program to include two families. A wish list
for each family is available. If you would like to donate either
specific items or cash, please contact Tony Rose at
arose@leonehalpin.com for more information.
The Volunteer Lawyer Network, Inc. is hosting an “Ask-A-
Lawyer” Event on Monday, January 16, 2012, from 11:00 a.m.
— 2:00 p.m. in the lower level of the downtown branch of
the St. Joseph County Public Library. Volunteer attorneys
are needed to participate in this event. Please contact VLN
at volunteerinc@att.net or 574.277.0075 to participate.
Changes to Federally Required Income Withholding
Order Forms
Cynthia Longest, Deputy Director of the Child Support Bureau
reminds everyone that there are changes to the federally-required
Income Withholding Order form. Go to
www,in,gov/dcs/3039.htm or to this link found on the SJCBA
website at www.sjcba.org.
Changes in procedure from Indiana Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court has announced changes in procedure
that become effective January 1, 2012. The Court order
amends the Indiana Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rules of
Evidence, Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules for Admission
to the Bar and the Discipline of Attorneys, Rules of Trial
Procedure, and Rules of Procedure for Post-Conviction
Remedies. Also amended are Indiana Administrative Rules
4,5,6,8,9, and 14. The orders are posted on the bulletin
board in the Clerk’s office. The amendment can also be
found at www.courts.IN.gov.
Procedure to remove Transcript and/or Record of
Proceeding for Superior Court Cases
Attorneys requesting permission to remove an original transcript
and/or record of proceedings for a Superior Court
case or appeal are subject to the following procedure:
1. File a CCSE in the subject case stating that they are removing
the original transcript and/or record of proceedings
from the Clerk’s office for copying and will return it
to the Clerk’s office within 48 hours. If removed on a
Friday, the record/transcript must be returned before
the close of business on the immediately following Monday;
2. The attorney shall in fact return the original transcript
and/or record of proceedings to the Clerk’s office within
48 hours or if removed on Friday by the close of business
on the following Monday;
3. The Clerk shall report any failure to comply with the
above to the Chief Judge within 24 hours.

Please contact ICLEF at
317.637.9102 or
www.ICLEF.org for more
information or to register.
Checks should be made
payable to ICLEF. All video replays
are held in the Law Library
in the basement of the St. Joseph
County Courthouse and begin at
9:00 a.m. unless otherwise
noted.
To volunteer to serve as a moderator
for a video replay, contact
Amy McGuire at 574.245.6753
or
stjoebar@gmail.com.
St. Joseph County Bar Association
ICLEF CALENDAR
Video Replays in South Bend
All dates marked ** are in need of a moderator.
(Note: You must be current on your SJCBA dues in order to have the privilege of moderating.)
All seminars begin at 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
December
12/8 Annual Family Law Institute (12 CLE) -Day 1 of 2
12/9 Annual Family Law Institute (12 CLE) -Day 2 of 2
12/12- - 1 p.m. Vignettes of Legal Ethics (3 CLE, 3 Ethics)
12/15 Workers Compensation (6 CLE, 1 Ethics)
12/20 Annual Real Estate (6 CLE)
12/21 Year in Review (12 CLE, 1 Ethics) -Day 1 of 2
12/22 Year in Review (12 CLE, 1 Ethics) -Day 2 of 2
12/27 Probate Litigation (6 CLE)
12/29- - 9 a.m. Ethics and Malpractice (3 CLE, 3 Ethics)
12/29- - 1 p.m. Vignettes of Legal Ethics (3 CLE, 3 Ethics)
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
St. Joseph County Bar Association
Law Library
101 S. Main Street
South Bend, IN 46601