PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Writing my first Virginia Beach Bar Association President’s message I think of how I was so honored to be asked to be in this position. Rather than write this message like an Oscar speech, I remember that words matter. I look back at my journey. First, being a member, I would attend CLEs and social hours afterward. I would wonder how it all came together. Then being a committee member and committee chair, I wondered how the board came up with its ideas and decisions. I remember the president at the time, Jeff Marks, telling me that it is a seven-year commitment - tough at times but always rewarding. Today, being President of the Virginia Beach Bar Association is more than an honor, it is a privilege, a position with deep ties to our local bar, an impact upon our local legal system, and an impact upon our community. While we do not make laws, we, as a bar association, provide continuing education to lawyers on the latest changes in the law, techniques on being a trial lawyer, and ethics updates - just to name a few areas. However, the VBBA is much more than an education source for attorneys. The VBBA participates in the well-being of the community by feeding those in need and providing swim lessons for students at certain schools, just to name some areas of community involvement. These are all things I never thought of being a part of my profession while in law school. Every day I am reminded of the presidents before me and their tremendous impact upon our local bar and our community. I then circle back to the beginning of my journey and remind myself that words matter. The words of those coming up as new members of the VBBA matter, committee members’ words matter, the judiciary’s words matter, and the VBBA Board has a voice that matters. Without those new members or learned members our association’s strength would deteriorate. In closing, I want all to know if there is ever an idea, comment (good or bad), constructive criticism, or question as to why the VBBA operates in a certain manner always express such words because as with past presidents, your words matter. Postscript: My first President’s message was written about two weeks ago, prior to the Judicial Emergency declared by the Supreme Court of Virginia, and states of emergency declared statewide and nationally. In our current time, we are seeing a pandemic as we have never seen before. While all citizens are called to do their part in a time of national disaster, I encourage those who are members of the bar and VBBA to think about how they can contribute in this strange time of toilet paper, hand sanitizer and various other shortages. The VBBA and its members have always been willing to step up and help others in need. But what is the current need? One is explaining to the public that the Courts are still open and working - but only in a limited basis - and what that means. Other needs are being positive and exercising social distancing. Throughout history the public has looked to the law, lawyers and the judiciary for guidance. Our current national and world emergency will require guidance and understanding. In keeping with my original theme that words matter, it seems quite apropos to say that words matter just as much, if not more, during times of national emergencies. Whether it being words of assurance, words of guidance, or words of comfort. Words matter to many in different ways. Sometimes words of comfort, assurance, and guidance are what matters most. We, as an association, can use our words to positively impact our community during this unprecedented and trying time. -Christopher Jacobs, President Virginia Beach Bar Association IN THIS ISSUE (click tab to jump) ANNOUNCEMENTS VBBA NEWS SHORT CIRCUITS WHAT’S NEW AT WAHAB Volume Number 29 :: Issue 1 :: Spring 2020
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Writing my first Virginia Beach Bar Association President’s message I think of how I was so honored to be asked to be in this position. Rather than write this message like an Oscar speech, I remember that words matter. I look back at my journey. First, being a member, I would attend CLEs and social hours afterward. I would wonder how it all came together. Then being a committee member and committee chair, I wondered how the board came up with its ideas and decisions. I remember the president at the time, Jeff Marks, telling me that it is a seven-year commitment - tough at times but always rewarding. Today, being President of the Virginia Beach Bar Association is more than an honor, it is a privilege, a position with deep ties to our local bar, an impact upon our local legal system, and an impact upon our community.
While we do not make laws, we, as a bar association, provide continuing education to lawyers on the latest changes in the law, techniques on being a trial lawyer, and ethics updates - just to name a few areas. However, the VBBA is much more than an education source for attorneys. The VBBA participates in the well-being of the community by feeding those in need and providing swim lessons for students at certain schools, just to name some areas of community involvement. These are all things I never thought of being a part of my profession while in law school. Every day I am reminded of the presidents before me and their tremendous impact upon our local bar and our community.
I then circle back to the beginning of my journey and remind myself that words matter. The words of those coming up as new members of the VBBA matter, committee members’ words matter, the judiciary’s words matter, and the VBBA Board has a voice that matters. Without those new members or learned members our association’s strength would deteriorate. In closing, I want all to know if there is ever an idea, comment (good or bad), constructive criticism, or question as to why the VBBA operates in a certain manner always express such words because as with past presidents, your words matter.
Postscript:My first President’s message was written about two weeks ago, prior
to the Judicial Emergency declared by the Supreme Court of Virginia, and states of emergency declared statewide and nationally. In our
current time, we are seeing a pandemic as we have never seen before. While all citizens are called to do their part in a time of national disaster, I encourage those who are members of the bar and VBBA to think about how they can contribute in this strange time of toilet paper, hand sanitizer and various other shortages.
The VBBA and its members have always been willing to step up and help others in need. But what is the current need? One is explaining to the public that the Courts are still open and working - but only in a limited basis - and what that means. Other needs are being positive and exercising social distancing.
Throughout history the public has looked to the law, lawyers and the judiciary for guidance. Our current national and world emergency will require guidance and understanding. In keeping with my original theme that words matter, it seems quite apropos to say that words matter just as much, if not more, during times of national emergencies. Whether it being words of assurance, words of guidance, or words of comfort. Words matter to many in different ways. Sometimes words of comfort, assurance, and guidance are what matters most. We, as an association, can use our words to positively impact our community during this unprecedented and trying time.
-Christopher Jacobs, PresidentVirginia Beach Bar Association
IN THIS ISSUE (click tab to jump)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
VBBA NEWS
SHORT CIRCUITS
WHAT’S NEW AT WAHAB
Volume Number 29 :: Issue 1 :: Spring 2020
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
2020 MEMBERSHIP DUES
Membership dues are due on January 1 each year. You may renew your membership online at
https://www.vbbarassoc.com/join/ or by mail to:
Virginia Beach Bar Association2425 Nimmo Parkway
Bldg. 10, Room 49Virginia Beach, VA 23456
We look forward to a great year of CLE’s and social events throughout 2020!
CLE - Trust for the General Practitioner and The New 3A:11 Rule
Thursday, April 30th, 20202:00 pm - 5:00 pmSocial Following CLEMOCA2200 Parks Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
There will be a food drive at the April CLE to benefit the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore at registration. Please bring one or more items of canned food or a check made payable to the “Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia” or a cash donation.
Schedule:2:00 to 4:00Trust for the General PractitionerPresented by Caryn West, Esq., Allison Zizzo, Esq. and Ashley Brooks, Esq.
4:00 to 5:00:The New 3A:11 Rule - The Commonwealth and Defense PerspectivesPresented by C. Andrew Rice and William H. “Happy” O’Brien
Reception to FollowRegister at vbbarassoc.com
You are invited to attend
The Investiture and Administration of Oath of Office for the Honorable Kevin M. Duffan as Judge of Virginia Beach Circuit CourtThursday, May 21st, 20204:00 pmTraffic Courtroom A, Building 10, Virginia Beach Municipal Center
There will be a reception at Virginia Beach National Golf Course immediately following the investiture.See the VBBA Weekly Email for more information.
UPCOMING VBBA EVENTSFor more information and to register
go to https://www.vbbarassoc.com/
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!!CONCERNED LAWYERS ADVOCATING SPOUSAL SAFETY (C.L.A.S.S.)
An initiative of the VBBA that provides representation to victims of romantic partner domestic violence at protective order hearings. Each Friday morning, the CLASS program provides two volunteer attorneys to meet with qualified
victims and represent them for their request for a protective order.Please consider donating your time to this important program! The time commitment is minimal – 8:30amto around 12:00pm, once or twice a year – but the impact on the lives of those represented is significant.
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VBBA NEWS
CHRISTOPHER ALBISTON Gilbert & Albiston PLC
MOLLY BRICKER Toscano Law Group
JONAH DICKEY Cordell & Cordell
ASHLEY HUGHES Keller Law Group
JANET JAMES Janet James, Attorney at Law
ALLISON MCCLUNG Keller Law Group
KIERAN POULOS USCIS
MATTHEW WEINBERG Inman & Strickler, PLC
VBBA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS VBBA HOLIDAY PARTY
The VBBA hosted the annual Holiday Party on December 6th at Tautog’s Restaurant. The Hon. H. Thomas Padrick Jr. was awarded the VBBA Brydges/Russo Distinguished Service Award. The VBBA hosted the annual toy drive for Toys for Tots in conjunction with the event resulting in hundreds of toys donated. A great and festive time was had by all!
NEW STUDENT MEMBERS
KATHLEEN COOK
ISABELLA EKSTROM
TIMOTHY FALASCA
NATHAN FOSNOUGH
KATERINA FUCHS
BENJAMIN HEATH
VICTORIA HIRSCH
ANDREW HULL
COURTNEY OIEN
ABIGAIL OTTINGER
DESIREE PELLINO
DIAMOND ROYSTER
JULIA STITELY
CLAUDIA WILLIAMS
PRIME OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLEShared office space available immediately at
Virginia Beach Town Center.
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Rent includes utilities, private parking lot, some furnishings and the use of office equipment i.e. copier/scanner/postal scale. Conveniently located near post office, shopping, dining and entertainment.
Share this great space with other attorneys! This is a perfect spot for Accountants, Realtors, Insurance Agents and other sole practitioners.
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VIRGINIA BEACH BAR FOUNDATION UPDATE
The VBBF board of trustees has approved funding to assist the Virginia Beach Adult Drug Treatment Court.
The Drug Treatment Court was initiated in 2017 through the combined efforts of the judges of the Virginia Beach Circuit Court, the Virginia Beach clerk’s office, and the Virginia Beach Commonwealth’s Attorney. Its goal is to rehabilitate non-violent drug offenders and addicts and provide them with an alternative to prison.
The success rate for similar programs around the country has been impressive, with significant declines seen in the rates of recidivism for Drug Treatment Court participants.
Your contributions through the Virginia Beach Bar Foundation will help sustain and enhance this important program.
In response to the VBBF’s commitment to financially support the program, Maureen H. Barnard, the program’s administrator said, “I cannot tell you how much we appreciate the support of the Foundation.”
On January 21, 2020, new members and officers of the Foundation board of trustees were elected:
New Foundation board of trustees: Bill Bischoff, Mark Slaughter, Ed Booth, Paul Powers, Bert Poole, Chris Boynton, Andy Patzig, Chris Baker, Jesse Gordon, Christy Wood, Happy O’Brien, Kyle Korte.
New Foundation officers: Bill Bischoff: chair/president, Paul Powers: vice chair, Mark Slaughter: treasurer, Bert Poole: secretary.
The Virginia Beach Bar Foundation is the charitable arm of the Virginia Beach Bar Association. Go to vbbarfoundation.org for more information on your Foundation.
The Virginia Beach Sheriffs’ Office asks for your continued patience and understanding with the security screening process at the Virginia Beach Courthouse. The VBSO implemented universal security screening for everyone, including attorneys, entering the Courthouse in August 2019 with the goal of improving safety inside the heavily trafficked public building.
With the exception of public safety officers on official business, everyone entering the Courthouse is searched with a magnetometer and their belongings are screened by an X-ray machine. As always, weapons (including knives and firearms), large liquids (with the exception of baby formula and small items such as hand sanitizers) and electronic devices (including cellphones) are prohibited inside the Courthouse. Attorneys, public safety officers, reporters and employees with the required credentials are still be permitted to bring their cellphones, laptops, etc. into the building. Security personnel retain the right to prohibit any item they deem a potential threat to public safety.
While the transition to universal security screening has gone smoothly, delays are always possible. We ask that you allow sufficient time for the security screening process when conducting business at the Courthouse, especially during busy times of the day, such as first thing in the morning.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to VBSO Court Security Capt. Alvie Culanding at [email protected].
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POSTPONED: NEIGHBORHOOD SEGREGATION THE TOPIC OF PUBLIC LECTURE IN NORFOLK
Author Richard Rothstein will discuss racist government policies in his book The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America
Norfolk, VA – To minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, the Hampton Roads Community Foundation is postponing its event, The Color of Law. It was to be held on April 29 at the Attucks Theatre in Norfolk. The community foundation plans to reschedule this public lecture, featuring Richard Rothstein, author of The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America (2017).
A new date will be announced in the future.
People who already registered can also attend the new event date. We will re-open registration for additional guests once a new date has been selected. There is no cost for this event.
Find additional information at
http://coloroflaw2020.eventbrite.com.
Hampton Roads Community Foundation is southeastern Virginia’s largest grant and scholarship provider. Since 1950 it has awarded nearly $300 million in grants and scholarships to make life better in
Hampton Roads. Learn more at http://www.hamptonroadscf.org.
For more information contact:Cherise Newsome, 757-622-7951,757-348-1631 (mobile)
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Bretta Z. Lewis joins WRG as the newest addition to our Domestic Litigation Team. Ms. Lewis has extensive experience trying custody and visitation cases in Juvenile and Circuit Court, and has served as a Guardian Ad Litem for children since 2005. Bretta is an adjunct professor at William & Mary Law School as well as a frequent lecturer and faculty member for multiple bar and professional organizations.
Jessica A. Hayes joins our firm with a focus on Estate Planning & Administration. Jessica focuses her practice on assisting individuals planning for retirement, small business owners, parents of young children, and seniors in creating a plan carefully tailored to meet their unique needs and the needs of their families. Ms. Hayes also leverages her abilities as an attorney in guiding executors and trustees through the process of estate and trust administration.
Welcome Bretta Z. Lewis & Jessica A. Hayes
Adam M. Carroll, Kyle D. Korte & John F. Sawyer Receive AV Ratings from Martindale-Hubbell®
Regina F. Amick Named to List of ‘Influential Women of Law’ by Virginia Lawyers Media
Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ recognize lawyers for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards. Individuals seeking legal counsel, as well as attorneys looking to refer a colleague, use these ratings to identify, evaluate and select the most appropriate
lawyer. An elite group of approximately 10 percent of all attorneys holds an AV Preeminent Rating.
Congratulations to attorney Regina F. Amick on being selected as one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2020 ‘Influential Women of Law’. This year there were 33 female attorneys from across the state of Virginia recognized as 2020 honorees and only 6 came from the greater Hampton Roads region. Our firm is extremely pleased to see Ms. Amick recognized for her accomplishments and qualifications in the practice of law.
Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers WelcomesNew Attorney
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he brick main hotel, completed in 1893 by Edward Clarendon Jordan, Jr., grandson of Branch Jordan, still stands today. The west wing of the main hotel is the last remaining section of the first hotel. The second hotel burned circa 1920, and it is unknown what befell the main portion of the first stone hotel, although the foundations of both can still be seen today. In 1947 the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity purchased the property making it a Catholic Seminary and Monastery. Even today, the property still maintains the calming atmosphere of a resort, with its natural surrounding providing much of its peaceful beauty.
he Historic Jordan Springs Estate is documented to back to 1549 as occupied, when the Catawba Indians discovered the two springs, the White Sulphur Spring and the Calibeate Spring, which flow from the natural grotto at the base of the cliff-like hill called Devil's Backbone. The Native Americans used the area as a meeting place for two centuries, before the springs were discovered by European settlers. The property, a part of the Littler Grant in 1735,later became a resort, centering on the therapeutic and healing powers of the medicinal springs. Since its inception, three hotels have stood on the estate, the first stone structure completed in 1832 by Branch Jordan, and a second wood hotel completed in 1855. The land remained in the Jordan family for many decades. The resort gained in popularity, not only for its healing waters, but also for its proximity to the capitol and the statesmen who loved to vacation here.
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uring the Civil War (1861-1865), the resort ceased normal functions and was temporarily converted into a hospital for both the Confederate and Union forces, depending upon which side held the nearby Winchester, Virginia. Many sick and wounded soldiers came to Jordan Springs for medical treatment, especially from the Sharpsburg (Antietam), Gettysburg, and Winchester battlefields. Soldiers who died while at Jordan Springs were buried on the grounds until 1866, when their remains were re-interred at the Stonewall Cemetery in Winchester. Both armies traveled the Jordan Springs Road, and story has it that during the Second Battle of Winchester, Confederate General Edward Johnson stopped at Jordan Springs to ask for directions to Stephenson Depot. After the war, Historic Jordan Springs once again became a popular resort destination for many years. Distinguished visitors, including President Theodore Roosevelt (c.1902), General Robert E. Lee, General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, and other statesmen from the Washington, DC area, came to enjoy the Grand Hotel, facilities, and grounds.
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SHORT CIRCUITS
VIRGINIA BEACH CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE OF CHANGES TO UNCONTESTED DIVORCE PROCEDURES
Effective March 1, 2020, the Virginia Beach Circuit Court will no longer impose the “Hearing Request” pre-approval process for uncontested divorces that require an in-person hearing before the court. There also will no longer be a special docket for those matters, and the hearings will not be limited to the Duty Judge. Instead, such divorces should simply be noticed for hearing on the regular 9:30 Friday Motions Docket, just like any other motion, and the Duty Judge Judicial Assistant should not be contacted to schedule the hearing. Pre-review and pre-approval of the file and decree will no longer be required or provided. Counsel should submit their proposed decree at the hearing, and it will be reviewed afterward. Other than elimination of the pre-approval process and special docket time, all other requirements for an uncontested divorce hearing still apply, including what types of cases must be set for hearing, notice requirements, evidentiary requirements, etc.
Details of the procedures are provided in the court’s Uncontested Divorce Manual, which can be accessed here: https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/courts/circuit-court-judges/
Documents/UncontestedDivorceManual.pdf
The only exception to the above are Hearing Requests that have already been approved and scheduled for hearing. Those hearings will go forward in compliance with the prior requirements.
NEWPORT NEWS CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE
Our Court has recently made a change to the Local Rule regarding the setting of Civil Trials (please note that we are currently working to have the state website updated accordingly-the local website has been updated). While a Praecipe is still required to be filed, civil trials are no longer being set by Docket Call. The procedure for setting civil trials is explained in the attached Local Rule.
NOTICE REGARDING WEEKENDER PROGRAM AT THE VIRGINIA BEACH CITY JAIL
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, we are taking every possible precaution to safeguard the health of every person living and working inside the Virginia Beach Correctional Center. To that end, effective Tuesday, March 17, we are canceling all on-site visitation for the foreseeable future. This - along with the other closures and cancellations we have announced - is an effort to reduce possible exposures here at the jail. Friends, family and attorneys still have several options for communicating with their loved ones and clients: mail, telephone, and online video visitation and messaging. For more information on those options, visit https://www.vbso.net/calls-visits. This cancelation applies to all forms of on-site visitation, including media interviews with inmates. If you want to speak with an inmate, I recommend using the online video visitation system, which is available to anyone.
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Spring 2020
What’s New at WPLL Special Thanks – Wahab Public Law Library would like to thank all those who provided financial support to the library during 2019. Your generosity is much appreciated. We look forward to meeting your information needs in the coming months.
Did You Know –
We offer many items in our collection for sale once the previous year has been replaced or superseded.
Please visit us today for inexpensive copies of Treatises or CLEs you can purchase for your office bookshelves.
For example, we currently are offering the following:
• Contract Law in Virginia - $5.00! • Virginia Construction Law Desk Book -$5.00! • Real Estate Transactions in Virginia. $5.00!
Come visit us for more great deals!
WAHAB PUBLIC LAW LIBRARY OFFERS:
Free Connection to Wi-Fi Free Faxing from our MMPs Wireless Printing Available Lexis Advance Westlaw VADER Meeting Room Classroom with Monitor Quiet Study and Lounge
Areas Community Puzzle Table Small Children’s Area VBPL Nook and Self-
Checkout Kiosk
HOLIDAY CLOSURES MONDAY MAY 5, 2020 Memorial Day FRIDAY JULY 3, 2020 July 4th Observed MONDAY SEPT 7, 2020 Labor Day
VISITING OUR LIBRARY We are located within the
Virginia Beach Judicial Center in Building 10B.
Take the elevator down to the ground floor. The entrance will
be on the left. Hours of operation:
Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
Wahab Public Law Library Court Support Bldg. 10B
(Ground Floor) 757-385-4419
Visit us on the web at www.vbgov.com/law-library
Saying Hello – You may have noticed a new face at the Wahab Public Law Library – please welcome Kimball Boone to our staff.
Kimball comes to Virginia Beach from Kaneohe, Hawaii. He earned a law degree from the University of Hawaii, a library degree from the University of Alabama, and a degree in family history–genealogy from Brigham Young University.
His growing family and faith are primary pillars in life and keep him paddling. Kimball hopes to carry on the legacy of Jeannie Tancredi (recently retired); and others who served so well the courthouse community, VBBA, and public over the years, a service which he aptly coins,“ the Wahab way.”
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VIRGINIA BEACH BAR ASSOCIATIONMISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS
MISSION STATEMENTTo be an inclusive and diverse organization that fosters legalexcellence, encourages a culture of integrity, honor, collegiality,professionalism, and civility among the bar and the bench, promotesjustice and fair play in the legal system, provides public serviceopportunities to its members, and serves its membership and thepublic with distinction.
VISION STATEMENTThe Virginia Beach Bar Association will be viewed as the “best inclass” local bar association – an exemplary benchmark. It will beknown within the legal community and the community-at-large asa bar association that provides excellent professional development,leadership, service, networking, and social opportunities that aretimely, relevant, and continuously improving. It will be considered aninvaluable “must-join” bar association for any attorney residing in orproviding legal services in or around Virginia Beach. The associationwill utilize best practices in communications and technology toprovide our membership with efficient and cost-effective services thatmaximize their membership investment. The association will displaypride and excellence in all of its activities and services.
*The VBBA offers a 10% discount on half-year advertisements(2 issues) and a 20% discount on annual advertisements (4 issues). Classified ads and notices are free to members. For Premium Placement - 1st 3 pages add 25%. Next Newsletter submission deadline is May 15, 2020. Contact Kathy Stull, [email protected]
