ONEIDA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION set ak . (S) BAR NEWS Happy Birthday Party Celebration Thursday, September 21, 2006 Location: Radisson Hotel-Utica Centre 200 Genesee Street, Utica, NY You are invited to join your fellow Lawyers, Judges, Court Personnel, Spouses and Friends Cost: $50.00 per person 5:30 - 7:00 — Cocktails, open bar, and Hors D’oeuvres Entertainment by: The Devin Garramone Trio 7:00 - 9:00 — Dinner (Filet Mignon & Stuffed Chicken) 9:00 - 12:00 — Entertainment and dancing with “Plastic Soul” featuring Mark Barnes Please send in your reservation with this form along with a check payable to: Oneida County Bar Association, 258 Genesee Street, Suite 302, Utica, NY 13502. Ifyou have any questions you may call the Bar office at 724-4901. NOTE: Tables of 10 are available for reservation, Vegetarian entree available by request. Number Attending: Check enclosed in the amount of: S, Names:Page 2 Restrictions on Lawyer Advertising to be Adopted in New York Sweeping new restrictions on lawyer advertising will be enacted in New York to safeguard consumers from potentially misleading advertising and overly aggressive or inappropriate solicitation forlegal services. ‘The new rules are being adopted as a result of recommendations by both the New York State Bar Association Task Force on Lawyer Advertising and a ‘committee specially appointed by the Administrative Board of the Court last year to study this area. It is subject to a 90-day comment period by the bar and the public, which ends Sep. 15, 2006. The amendments can be accessed from the court system's website at _www.nycourts.ovirules/proposedamendments.shtmt. ‘A copy of the proposed rules changes are on file in the Bar office. Continuing Legal Education ‘Watch for the upcoming Fall Continuing Legal Education Schedule in the September newsletter. The Oneida County Bar Association has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of CLE in the State of New York. The schedule along with updates will also be available on our website: www.oneidacountybar.com Bar News is published monthly by the ‘Oneida County Bar Association Diane Godlewski, Editor We welcome the submission of articles, announcements or topics of general interest to the membership. The OCBA may edit as needed. Any suggestions, riticisms or encouragement are also eagerly solicited and gladly received i Address all communications to Oneida County Bar Association 258 Genesee Street, Suite 302, Utica, NY 13502 ‘Tek: G15) 724-4901 Fax: (315) 724-6010 Email: ocba@borg.com August 2006 Peer Assistance Volunteer Training Peer Assistance Volunteer Training is being offered on September 5, 2006, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, at the New York State Bar Association, One Elk Street, Albany. The event is for attomeys, judges and law students who are interested in providing peer support to their colleagues in faw who are struggling with addiction, depression or debilitating stress. The registration fee is $25, and five hours of CLE credit will be offered. A block of rooms is reserved at the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites at the rate of $129/night, including breakfast. Topies to be covered include gambling depression and suicide, peer support skills, mental health issues and addictions. For more information, or to register: call Patricia Spataro at (518) 487-5685. THE BURDEN OF PROOF Poot on can Mth w case a petng ap. ms eplaes Ames sar BUSINESS “Sales Manager PRODUCTS soap as * Your Single Source for Legal. Copier and Word Processing Supplies * 1-800-462-8481 FAX (716) 699-8738LEGAL BRIEFS COURT ATTORNEY-REFEREE: Oneida County Family Court, Utica-Rome, NY. The private practice of Jaw is prohibited for the duration of this position, All interested persons must submit a UCS-5 “Applicat for Employment” form (abtainable from any state court office or www.nvcourts.gav) and resume to: Jobn R. Voninski, Fifth Judicial District Office, 600 S. State Street, Room 300, Syracuse, NY 13202. Application must be postmarked or received by August 30, 2006. ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY: Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP seeks full-time attorney to work in its workers’ compensation practice group. understanding that opportunities in various other areas of litigation may be available. For this position, strong preference is for a candidate already admitted to practice law in the State of New York. Those sitting for the July 2006 New York State Bar Exam may be considered. Starting salary is $53,000 plus bonus program, with increases in starting salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including pension plan, Send resume to the attention of: Kevin T. Williams, Esq., Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP, P.O. Box F-1706. Binghamton, NY 13902-0106, ATTORNEY: Expanding Estate Planning/Elder Law firm is looking for an attomey with 5+ years experience. Elder Law and Estate Planning background a plus. Salary commensurate with experience, Fax resume 10 G15) 793-0076 attn: Regine EXPERIENCED LEGAL SECRETARY: Seeking position with law office. Familiar with Personal Injury litigation. For a resume eall (315) 717-3559. SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE: Individual having prior secretarial experience with local avy firm available for extra project work during evenings and Saturdays. Resume on file with the Bar Association office. SEARCHING FOR WILL of Kathleen A. Helmer, deceased July 8, 2006 of Rome, NY. If you have any information, please contact Andrea at (315) 338-0564. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Effective August 21, 2006, Paul L. Pileckas, Esq., 301 N. Washington Street. Rome, NY 13440. Ph: (315) 339-3020 Fx: 337-3876. Effective August 25, 2006, Mare Jonas, Esq. The Mill Square Professional Offices. 502 Court Street, Suite 40, Utica, NY 13502 Ph: 724-5545 Fr: 724-5807 August 2006 Annual Red Mass \day, October 2, 2006, Historie Old St. John’s ‘Chureb, Utica,12:10 p.m. Mass with gathering to follow in the Rectory Each Fall lawyers, judges, and public officials of all faiths gather to seek the guidance and intercession of St. Thomas More, patron of lawyers and politicians, in the administration of justice. A Red Mass is also celebrated annually in the Fall at the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., to coincide with the new term of the Supreme Court of the United States. Monetary donations may be sent to Patrick G. Radel, Esq, 258 Genesee Street, Suite 401, Utica, NY 13502. ‘The OCBA Pictorial Directory is going to print soon If you have any changes to your address, phone/fax numbers, or e-mail please fax (724-6010) this form to the Bar Office no later than August 31, 2006, Name: Address: Other States admitted to practice: —_ Specialty Listing: Centennial Photo Composite You may order the Centennial Photo Composite by sending in the order form below mo later than September 8, 2006, If you have any questions please call the Bar Association Office (724-4901). ___ Framed: $136.88 _ Unframed: $82.13 Name Payment must accompany order. Enclose cheek payable to Pinnacle Publications or credit card Amex__M/C__Visa__Card#____ Expiration Date:___Signature: Mail to: Pinnacle Publications, LLC, 812 State Fair Boulevard, Suite 6, Syracuse, NY 13209 q Tel: (315) 484-4414