COMMUNICATOR. Newsletter of the Volusia County Bar Association ~ April, 2014 VCBA YLD LUNCHEON: TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE

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1 COMMUNICATOR Newsletter of the Volusia County Bar Association ~ April, 2014 VCBA YLD LUNCHEON: TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE presented by Judge Terence Perkins, MaryEllen Osterndorf & Paul Rice, Jr. THURSDAY, APRIL 17, :45 am - 1:00 pm ~ Halifax River Yacht Club, Daytona Beach YLD members $15 ~ VCBA members $20 ~ Non-members Attorneys & Guests $25 RSVP: volusiabar@gmail.com SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY LAW ADVISORY GROUP MEETING Friday, April 4, 2014 ~ 1:15 pm Richard O. Watson Judicial Center, 4010 Lewis Speedway WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS Administrative Family Law Judge John Alexander DRUG TESTING A Primer for Judges, Lawyers, Case Workers EFFECTIVE PREPARATION FOR MEDIATION What every lawyer and litigant needs to know RSVP NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND. Seventh Judicial Circuit GAL Program Celebrates Children s Week at Jackie Robinson Stadium Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Daytona Cubs vs. Dunedin Blue 7:05 p.m. $5.00 per person To purchase tickets contact: Judy Evers, GAL Program 250 N. Beach Street Judy.Evers@gal.fl.gov CLE SEMINAR: DIVORCE LAW GUIDE FROM A-Z: Practical Tips You Can t Afford to Miss! CLE Approved: 7.0 general hours Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, 100 N Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach Agenda Details SAVE THE DATE! LAW DAY PROFESSIONALISM CLE SEMINARS SCHEDULED CLE Credit Approved: 2.0 general, 2.0 ethics hours (per seminar) Cost: $20.00 per seminar (boxed lunch included) RSVP: volusiabar@gmail.com CRIMINAL LAW Judge R. Michael Hutcheson, Judge Belle B. Schumann, Public Defender James S. Purdy and State Attorney R.J. Larizza Thursday May 1, 2014 S. James Foxman Justice Center, Daytona Beach FAMILY LAW Judge Matthew M. Foxman and Judge Dawn D. Nichols Wednesday May 7, 2014 Volusia County Courthouse, DeLand DEPENDENCY & DELINQUENCY Judge Thomas Portuallo and Judge Terry LaRue Friday May 2, 2014 Volusia County Courthouse Annex, Daytona Beach GENERAL CIVIL LAW Judge Robert K. Rouse, Jr. Thursday May 8, 2014 Volusia County Courthouse, DeLand

2 ATTORNEY SEEKING POSITION Attorney with experience in family law (domestic violence injunctions and dependency) seeking employment. Quick learner willing to work in any field of law. Can start immediately. Jennifer True, Esq. Florida Bar No.: David Vedder, PA The Immigra on Firm is pleased to announce that Daniel C. Ross has joined our firm as an Associate Immigra on A orney. Mr. Ross received his JD in 2012 from Florida State University, cum laude. He prac ces exclusively immigra on and na onality law. David F. Vedder, P.A. The Immigration Firm 1651 N. Clyde Morris Blvd. Suite 2, Daytona Beach Contract & Coverage Attorney Foreclosure. Family Law. Small Claims. Debt Collection. Civil Litigation. Available for covering court hearings, mediations, pre-trial conferences, depositions, and contract work including legal research and drafting pleadings/motions. MEMBER UPDATE: Greg Snell Foley & Lardner LLP 111 North Orange Avenue Suite 1800 Orlando, Florida (P) (F) gsnell@foley.com Volusia, Brevard, Lake, and Seminole Counties. Anthony T. Litsch, III, Attorney at Law Florida Bar # Phone LEGAL SERVICES CORNER Julie Rademacher, Pro Bono Coordinator - Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. Hello Volusia County Bar Association members. My name is Julie Rademacher and I am the Pro Bono Coordinator in the Daytona Beach office for Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. I have already had the privilege of working with and meeting many you over the last year; whether it has been with cases you have agreed to take and represent our clients for or with attending legal advice clinics to provide legal advice to our clients. CLSMF Volunteer Lawyers Project could not do what we do without each one of you. Thank you for your continued support as well as your time and efforts with our clients. At this time, we are in need of attorneys to attend legal advice clinics to provide bankruptcy and family law advice and/ or pro se assistance to our clients. These clinics are held every Wednesday in our Daytona office and begin at 3:00 pm. We have implemented the use of a bankruptcy and family law legal advice checklist for the attorneys to use, which greatly streamlines the advice writing that needs to be completing by the attorney after meeting with each client. Also, our malpractice insurance will provide secondary coverage for any CLSMF client you provide services to. Interested in volunteering for the Legal Advice Clinics? Contact Julie by phone at (386) ext or by at julier@clsmf.org.

3 Work Webb Provides Shared Office Space for a Variety of Professionals in Downtown Daytona Heidi S. Webb, Esquire I probably don t need to tell you that the cost of doing business keeps moving in just one direction - up. From wages and taxes to marketing, office space, and more, there seems to be no relief from the ever rising cost of staying in business. As a business owner (attorney), you want to provide the best possible service for your clients, but it can become difficult when you have to spend so much of your time focused on the bottom line. It is with this in mind that we set out to create Work Webb. As more professionals in all kinds of fields - including attorneys, real estate agents, brokers, writers, and entrepreneurs, - strike out on their own and try to carve out a sustainable portion of the market for themselves, they need space to get their work done. That space needs to be professional, clean, comfortable, and above all else, affordable. When we took a look around the Daytona Beach area, we were somewhat surprised to discover that this kind of facility was not easy to find. While it may be unrealistic for a small legal practice to lease out a large portion of an office building, that same practice needs somewhere to call home. We decided that we could serve this portion of the market by giving small business professionals a place to set up, get their work done, meet with clients, and grow their client base. Located right in the middle of beautiful downtown Daytona Beach on historic Beach Street in the Kress Building, Work Webb is easy to reach for those living all around the Daytona area. It s close to great restaurants, court houses and County buildings and offers an awesome view to boot! Shared office space is one of those ideas that makes too much sense not to pursue. New lawyers who set out to find offices, professionals wanting a branch office or folks slowing down their work life, preretirement if you will, can all benefit from our shared office options. With a need for a conference or meeting room to chat with clients it isn t really feasible to work out of the house full time (not to mention the need to have somewhere to escape the distractions of being at home). At the same time, a full time office expense may not make financial sense either. Add in the expense of furnishing your space and you ve broken the bank. One of best things about the part time offices that we have to offer is the fact that there are a number of different packages and options you can choose from to make it work perfectly for you. Instead of having to pay a full lease regardless of how much time you need, Work Webb allows you to customize your experience. From a simple day pass all the way up to full time monthly access, every client can pick and choose exactly the arrangement that suits their needs. Considering some of our plans include 24/7 access to the facility, you can truly conduct business on your terms, whenever you need to get work done. As your business evolves and develops, not being tied to a long-term contract is another great benefit of shared office space. You have the flexibility to adapt to your changing needs and not worry about being caught by an expensive lease that you don t want anymore. Being able to react to changes in business is one of the most important elements of success, and Work Webb can help you keep that ability. Lawyers and professionals who need a part time office in Daytona are always welcome at Work Webb. We are proud to support small businesses out there working hard to serve the people of Daytona Beach, and hope we can play a small role in your success. The Kress building is located at 140 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Get more information at or call Heidi Webb at (386)

4 BUNDZA & RODRIGUEZ, P.A. WELCOME HARRY G. MCCONNELL TO THE FIRM Bundza & Rodriguez, P.A. is pleased to announce that Harry G. McConnell has joined the firm in an of counsel role. Mr. McConnell is a graduate of the Indiana University at Bloomington School of Law and was admitted to The Florida Bar in For more than thirty years, he has represented clients in matters involving probate litigation, guardianships, estate planning and estate administration. Harry G. McConnell Bundza & Rodriguez, P.A. 444 Seabreeze Boulevard, Suite 890 Daytona Beach, Florida (386) hmcconnell@bwrlaw.com

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6 Halifax Historical Society, Inc. Celebrating 65 years Preserving Local History in the Halifax Area In 2014, the Halifax Historical Society, Inc. celebrates its 65 th Anniversary. The Merchants Bank Building, which houses the Halifax Historical Society Museum, celebrates its 104 th Anniversary. The story of the society is one of a community s contributions beyond the norm. Every town and every area has its history. The Halifax Area is no exception. It all started like this: The Halifax Historical Society incorporated in 1949, evolving out of the Old Timers Club founded in With a lot of hard work and dedication, in 1959, the society opened the first free public historical museum in Volusia County in the former home of Cuban President Fulgencio Batista on North Halifax Avenue. The first move after Batista s home was to Beach Street in historic downtown Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1970, but the space was too small. The old News-Journal building on Orange Avenue was the brief home in 1978, but the building required extensive repairs beyond the financial capability of the Society so the building was sold. Luckily, Volusia County came to the rescue. The 1910 Merchants Bank building was purchased by Volusia County and the museum opened to the public in 1986 and has remained there ever since. Volusia County continues to own and maintain the building. The 1910 Merchants Bank, in historic Downtown Daytona Beach, is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is a destination in itself. The museum s early pioneer members worked tirelessly to bring artifacts to the museum such as local artifacts as old as 2,500-5,000 B.C.E. From1959 to this day, local citizens continue to donate priceless local artifacts to the museum in order to preserve our history. The Halifax Historical Society is proud to display artifacts showing the rich diverse history of the Halifax Area including Timucuan Native Americans artifacts, early Spanish, French and British artifacts, Civil War and Victorian artifacts, and artifacts of the War of 1812, World War I and II. Visitors learn of Jackie Robinson playing the first interracial game of baseball anywhere in the USA when no other town in north or central Florida would let him play. The museum shares the story of pioneers such as Mary McLeod Bethune, developing our communities, civil rights, roles of women and African-Americans and Big Bill France, the growth of industries such as NASCAR, ISC and tourism. The Racing Zone depicts 110 years of racing in Ormond and Daytona Beach and includes the permanent France Family Exhibit. Grandma s Attic displays vintage toys and clothing for children. Young visitors see how children studied and played before television and I-Pads. Special changing exhibits are on display for several months at a time. A 20-minute movie, Daytona Beach Memories, covers 130,000 years of local history. The movie runs continuously for visitors in the Ellen Hofmeyer Theater. The new Hoppin Rattlesnakes, an oral history of beach/road racing from 1903 to 1958, completes the movie list. Hoppin Rattlesnakes is shown during special events at the museum. The Saturday mornings History at Halifax and Front Porch Friday lecturers are educational and informative. The Halifax Historical Museum has the largest research archives in Volusia County for local history. The museum houses thousands of vintage photographs and postcards, which can be ordered and enlarged for home or office. For 65 years, the Halifax Historical Society continues to preserve our history and makes us proud to live in an area that contributes so much to the well being of its families community. The Society looks forward to another 65 years and longer doing what it does best - remembering who we were, who we are and who we shall continue to be. Fayn LeVeille, Museum Director Halifax Historical Museum 252 South Beach Street Daytona Beach, FL mail@halifaxhistorical.org

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8 Appellate Attorney Steven J. Guardiano Practice concentrating in Appellate Law Civil & Criminal Appeals Over 25 years of appellate experience including 6 years 5th DCA Staff Attorney 4 years Senior Assistant Attorney General Established in private practice in 1998 Consultations by Appointment 412 N. Wild Olive Avenue Daytona Beach, FL Telephone: Fax: Website: steven@stevenguardiano.com The Florida Bar recently notified David F. Vedder of David F. Vedder, P.A. that his Board Certification in Immigration and Nationality Law has been renewed for another five years. It is significant to note that less than 6% of all attorneys in Florida are board certified. This is an acknowledgement by the Supreme Court of Florida of special knowledge, skills and proficiency in Immigration Law as well as, character, ethics and a reputation for professionalism in practice. Mr. Vedder has been certified since Mr. Vedder has been practicing immigration law for over 35 years; he is an AV rated attorney and has been selected as Super Lawyer since David F. Vedder, P.A. The Immigration Firm 1651 N. Clyde Morris Blvd. Suite 2, Daytona Beach MITCHELL A. GORDON ATTORNEY AT LAW JEFFREY P. BROCK Certified Circuit Court Mediator by the Supreme Court of Florida CERTIFIED BY THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT AS A FAMILY LAW MEDIATOR QUALIFIED AS APPELLATE MEDIATOR FOR THE 5TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL MITCHELL A. GORDON, P.A. HOURS BY APPOINTMENT Mediating: *Business/Commercial disputes\ *Real Property disputes *Foreclosure disputes *Probate disputes Board Certified Real Estate Attorney Telephone: (386) Facsimile: (386) Post Office Box 968 Daytona Beach, FL Smith, Hood, Loucks, Stout, Bigman, Brock 444 Seabreeze Boulevard, Ste.900 Daytona Beach, FL (386)

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10 Volusia Flagler Association for Women Lawyers 2014 Woman of the Year Nomination Form VFAWL is seeking nominations for its annual Woman of the Year Award. Criteria considered in selecting the recipient include serving the people of Volusia and/or Flagler County; making substantial contributions to an area of importance to women; integrating a work area or profession traditionally reserved for men; outstanding service in her chosen profession; achieving recognition in her field; serving as an example to other women. Candidates need not be an attorney for award consideration. Nominee Name: Mailing address, telephone number, and Qualifications and reason for nomination (attach additional pages if necessary): Nominated by (please include your name, address, telephone number, and ): PLEASE RETURN either by fax ( Attn: Kayla Hathaway) or to hathawayk@sao7.org by April 12, The Communicator is published by the Volusia County Bar Association as a part of its commitment to information relevant to issues and concerns at the local level. Opinions expressed or positions taken are those of the author and may not reflect the views of the publication of the Volusia County Bar Association. Articles for publication should be sent via to volusiabar@gmail.com. Rates can be found on the Advertising Opportunities page on OFFICERS R. Brooks Casey, President Michael Woods, President Elect Kenneth Bohannon, Treasurer Wendy Mara, Secretary Amanda Jacobsen, YLD Rep. Kayla Hathaway, YLD Elect DIRECTORS C. Kim Banister Francis Carroll, Jr. Arthur Graham R. Jeremy Hill Michael Kelton Abraham McKinnon Jacquelyn Roys Albert Tetrault Matthew Thompson Volusia County Bar Association Kathie Selover, Executive Director 340 S. Beach St. Suite 128 PO Box Daytona Beach, FL volusiabar@gmail.com