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BAR JOURNAL
VOLUME 27 NUMBER 7 JULY, 2021
2021 Installation Ceremony
The Annual Installation
Ceremony took place
in-person and virtually in the
McKinley Courtroom at the
Stark County Courthouse on
June 30, 2021.
2021 – 2022 Newly Elected Executive
Committee President, Officers, Members
and Current Members.
SCBA July, 2021 2021 CLE Seminars
Office Schedule July 15, 2021 Ohio Attorney General’s Charitable
D
July 1st 12:00 noon Community Involvement
CELLEMeeting
Board Governance
NCommittee
CA Live Interactive Webinar
See Pg. 12
July 5th OFFICE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Aug 13, 2021 Criminal Law Webinar Replay
July 8th
N C E L L/EProDBono
12:00 noon Legal Aid See Pg. 13
CA Committee Meeting
Aug 25, 2021 Family Law Webinar Replay
July 12th
4:00 p.m.
E L ED
DisputedLFee Committee Meeting See Pg. 14
CANC
July 20th 3:45 p.m. Grievance Committee Meeting Sept 16, 2021 Professional Conduct Webinar Replay
Details in next issue.
July 21st 4:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting
Sept 29, 2021 2021 Estate Planning & Elder Law
July 22nd 12:00 noon Military and Veterans Affairs
Committee Meeting Symposium Webinar Replay
Details in next issue.
T H E S TA R K C OU N T Y BA R A S S O C I AT ION
*
Reminder: A - L!
Complete your CLE by Dec. 31, 2021
*Self-study caps for judges and attorneys with the last
names beginnning with A-L have been waived for the
2020-2021 compliance period ending December 31, 2021.
You may complete all CLE requirments through approved
NOTARY EDUCATION CLASS & TESTING self-study courses, including live interactive webinars.
Classes and Testing offered every 2nd & 4th Tuesday
Stark County Bar Association Office
*By Appointment Only*
1 Hour Renewal Education Class • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM The Bar Office E-Mail Addresses:
Tina@StarkCtyBar.com
3 Hour New Notary Public Education Class SCBAReferral@StarkCtyBar.com
12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM
CLE@StarkCtyBar.com
SCBANotary@StarkCtyBar.com
TESTING 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Visit us at www.StarkCtyBar.com
Online classes and testing available at our
website: www.StarkCtyBar.com
THE BAR JOURNAL The Bar Journal is published monthly for all bar
members. Free to members, $20.00 per year to others.
Official Publication of the Stark County Bar Association
FOUNDED IN 1900
Suite 400, Courtyard Centre
All communications and editorial material should be
116 Cleveland Ave., N.W. • Canton, Ohio 44702 directed to the Bar Association office by the fifteenth
Aletha M. Carver, Bar President day of the month preceding publication.
Tina McCort, Executive Director & Editor
Paulie Wagner, Referral Secretary & Editor Opinions and positions expressed in the signed material
BAR OFFICE PHONE 330-453-0685 • E-MAIL ADDRESS are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect
BAR OFFICE FAX 330-453-0180 • SCB@starkctybar.com those of the Stark County Bar Association, its officers, staff
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From Our President
The Year Ahead
event Ivan organized at Camp Tuscazoar for 175 scouts.
I can’t even begin to imagine how many hours it took to
organize this event. All I can say is thank you Ivan for a
wonderful year. You’ve been a great leader, kept the bar
association strong through challenging times and have
earned a well-deserved rest.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
As all presidents do while preparing to take office, I
reached out to a number of you and asked you to serve
on various bar committees – either as a new member to
the committee or to step up and serve as chairman or
vice chairman. Overwhelmingly, when I made these calls
the answer was “yes.” This speaks highly of our members’
commitment to the bar association. In placing these calls,
I made a real effort to contact and invite our young lawyers
to get involved in the various committees. Again, many
said, “yes.” If you serve on a committee with one of our
young lawyers, please make them feel welcome. For many,
this is their first experience serving on a bar committee
and we want it to be a positive one so they will continue
to serve for many years to come.
Aletha M. Carver,
WHAT’S AHEAD?
President, Stark County Bar Association So, where do we go from here now that the vaccines
have rolled out and we’re starting to put COVID behind
Let me start this year by saying “thank you” to the us? The chaos and uncertainty COVID created gave us
members of the SCBA for electing me to serve as your opportunities we discovered out of necessity. For example,
president. It is a true honor to be representing this bar committee meetings by Zoom. Attendance is up for
wonderful organization and all of you. Our Executive the committee meetings. Zoom makes it easier for our
Director, Tina McCort, has done an excellent job members to take time out of their busy day to participate
preparing me for my year ahead. Anyone who has served in in a meeting. However, it can’t replace the benefit of face-
this role values Tina’s knowledge, patience and willingness to-face human interaction.
to help as one navigates the office of president. As we emerge from COVID, I encourage our committee
I must also thank Past-President Ivan Redinger. He chairs and vice-chairs to do what works best for their
too helped prepare me for this year by including me in particular committee. If just as much can be accomplished
many decisions and valuing my opinions. Ivan faced via Zoom, and attendance is better, then consider
a tough year with COVID. Yet, he managed to bring continuing with that format. However, my hope is that the
members new opportunities such as the “Virtual Lunch Executive Committee can start meeting again in person.
with a Judge” series. He also introduced us to an outdoor We were elected to represent our bar members and for
activity, orienteering, that I must confess I had never heard that reason, I feel it is important that we come together,
of until Ivan mentioned it in his first bar journal article. provided we can do so safely, to discuss the bar association’s
This activity soon became a hit at my house and even our important business. Of course, accommodations will be
dog, Izzy, participated in the walks through the woods as made for anyone who cannot join us in person.
we looked for orange and white control flags. Finally, a CLE webinars also grew out of necessity. These have
number of members participated in the Law Day scouting
(continued next page)
THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2021 PAGE 1
From Our President (continued from previous page )
been popular and also well-attended. We will undoubtedly in the mail, just let us know and we’ll accommodate your
be transitioning back to in-person CLEs, but I’m also request.
certain we will continue with the webinar format when In an effort to capture our young lawyers, I’ve set up
appropriate. With the use of a webinar format, we can a Twitter account for the Stark County Bar Association.
reach a much larger audience and more easily attract I encourage everyone to follow the bar association on
out-of-town presenters. Speaking of webinars, on July Twitter@StarkCountyBar1. I will be tweeting about
15, 2021, the Ohio Attorney General’s Charitable Board upcoming CLEs and bar activities.
of Governance will present a live interactive webinar
addressing the fiduciary responsibilities of serving on SUMMER OUTING
charitable boards. Finally, I hope you will consider joining us for the 2021
Summer Outing to be held on Friday, August 27 at The
COMMUNICATION NEWS Quarry Golf Club. It will be our first post-COVID get-
As Past-President Redinger mentioned in his last together so let’s make it a big celebration! Lunch will be
article, we are on the verge of rolling out SCBA’s new served at noon with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Following
website. Many thanks to First Vice-President Steve Babik golf, we will be enjoying prizes, drinks and heavy hors
for building this website. I’ve had a peek at it and I’m d’oeuvres on the patio. Feel free to come just for the party
certain you too will be pleased. We will continue to email on the patio. Also, guests are welcome to join us for golf
the Bar Journal to our members, it saves us significant or the patio party. I hope to see you there!
money. However, if you would like to receive a hard copy
Congratulations To Our New Officers
And Executive Committee Members
The ballots have been counted and we are pleased to announce your
newly elected officers and Executive Committee members as follows:
President...................................... Aletha M. Carver
First Vice President..................... Stephan P. Babik
Second Vice President................ Honorable Frank Forchione
Secretary...................................... Angela T. Vagotis
Treasurer...................................... Gust Callas
Newly Elected Members of the Executive Committee:
Jennifer L. Arnold • Melissa Day • John D. Ferrero • Jonathan E. Morris • Jude B. Streb
We would like to extend a huge thank you to the Nominating Committee and everyone who agreed to have
their name placed on the ballot. We would also like to express our appreciation to all of you who took the time to
vote in the election as well as the Inspectors of Election who tabulated the ballots.
SCBA’ s Social Committee
Interested in being a part of this Committee?
SCBA’s President, Aletha M. Carver and Secretary/current Social Chair, Angela Vagotis, are seeking
members who may be interested and willing to serve on the Social Committee. This committee is responsible
for planning/attending events such as Administrative Professional’s Day Luncheon, Summer Outing, Fall Social
and the Holiday Party. If you are interested, please contact Tina at the Bar Office 330-453-0685 or tina@
starkctybar.com.
PAGE 2 THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2021
2021 SUMMER OUTING – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27TH
5650 Quarry Lake Dr.
Canton, OH 44730
The Quarry, situated just minutes
from downtown Canton.
Golf: 1:00 p.m. Shot Gun Start Includes: Lunch on the patio starting at Noon
2 Drink Tickets / Heavy Hors D’oeuvres/Dinner, and Awards on the Patio, Cash Bar
Driving Range Available
$100 Per Golfer
After Golf Social: 5:00 p.m. Heavy Hors D’oeuvres/Dinner, and Awards on
the Patio, Cash Bar
$25.00 per person
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
2021 SCBA Summer Outing
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 20, 2021
Stark County Bar Association ______ $100.00 Per Person Golf Package
400 Courtyard Centre Building
116 Cleveland Ave., N.W. ______ $25.00 Per Person after Golf Social
Canton, Ohio 44702
PH: 330-453-0685
SCB@StarkCtyBar.com
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Golf Foursome –
Player One:_____________________________________________________
Player Two: ____________________________________________________
Player Three: ___________________________________________________
Player Four: ____________________________________________________
THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2021 PAGE 3
Changes of Address
Julie D. Ashbrook, CPA Joyce Lamb, Esquire
1767 Brittlebush Lane P. O. Box 1033
Johns Island, SC 29455 Hartville, OH 44632
PH: 330-832-1272
FAX: 866-881-8556 Randy McFarren, Esquire
116 Cleveland Ave., N.W.
Terry Evans, Esquire Suite 808
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co. Canton, OH 44702
5 E. Main Street
Hudson, OH 44236-3026 John Morris, Esquire
PH: 330-535-4830 P. O. Box 1033
FAX: 330-535-4809 Hartville, OH 44632
Lindsay N. Graves, Esquire Richard B. Pinhard, Esquire
Graves & Graves 116 Cleveland Ave., N.W.
6633 Frank Ave., N.W. Suite 808
North Canton, OH 44720-7259 Canton, OH 44702
New Members
Melissa R. Bright, Esquire Lisa A. Nemes, Esquire
Stark County Prosecutor’s Office Stark County Prosecutor’s Office
110 Central Plaza South 110 Central Plaza South
Suite 510 Suite 510
Canton, OH 44702 Canton, OH 44702
PH: 330-451-7947 PH: 330-451-7915
FAX: 330-451-7225 FAX: 330-451-7225
Email: mrbright@starkcountyohio.gov Email: lanemes@starkcountyohio.gov
Brittney A. Bush, Esquire Anthony J. Palumbo, Esquire
1790 Town Park Blvd., Suite B-1 2312 – 43rd Street, NW
Uniontown, OH 44685 Canton, OH 44709
PH: 330-899-9335 PH: 330-933-4976
FAX: 330-899-9335 Email: anjpalumbo@gmail.com
Email: bbush@vschafer.net Associated with: Sole Practitioner
Associated with: Victoria Schafer, Esquire
Emily E. Schall, Esquire
Starkey & Runkle, LLC
638 W. Maple Street
Hartville, OH 44632
PH: 330-494-9077
FAX: 866-247-1855
Email: ees@starkeylawfirm.com
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Report of Bar Applicant Committee
On June 3rd the Bar Applicant Committee conducted interviews of seven candidates.
The breakdown of activity is as follows:
Candidates interviewed and pending for the July 2021 Bar Examination.............................1
Candidates interviewed and approved for a subsequent bar examination.............................6
Re-Examination application approved ..................................................................................5
Supplemental applications approved .....................................................................................11
Total approvals granted .........................................................................................................23
Committee members present and conducting interviews were Chairman James M. Conley, Michael J. Bogdan,
Richard Drake, Scott P. Sandrock, Mary Jo Shannon Slick and George Urban. We thank the members for taking
time from their busy schedules to assist in conducting the interviews!
Continuing Legal Education
Looking For Free CLE?
The Stark County Bar Association is in need of Moderators for CLE video replays at our
office. We need attorneys throughout the year, especially during the month of December,
who would be willing to serve in this capacity. In order to qualify as a Moderator, the
Supreme Court requires that an attorney must have experience in the area of law in
which they will be serving as Moderator. The Moderator will attend the video replay free of charge and receive
CLE credit for the program. The Moderator must remain in the room with the attendees during the entire video.
If interested, please indicate the areas of law in which you would be willing to serve and email Paulie (CLE@
starkctybar.com) at the Bar Office, 116 Cleveland Avenue, N.W., Suite 400, Canton, Ohio 44702. Phone: 330-
453-0685 / Fax: 330-453-0180.
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THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2021 PAGE 5
2021 - 2022 Committees
Administration of Justice Bankruptcy Committee Community Involvement
Committee A. Michelle Jackson-Limas, Chairman Committee
G. Ian Crawford, Chairman Andrea M. Scassa, Co-Chairman
Edwin H. Breyfogle Christy M. Donnelly, Co-Chairman
Gregory A. Beck Jack B. Cooper
James R. Blake Anthony J. DeGirolamo Stephan P. Babik
Kristen E. Campbell Keith L. Jarvis Jason N. Bing
Thomas W. Connors Honorable Russ Kendig Cari Fusco Evans
Honorable Edward J. Elum John L. Kurtzman Honorable Natalie R. Haupt
Honorable Sheila G. Farmer Robert G. Rubin Honorable Taryn L. Heath
John D. Ferrero Philip D. Schandel Todd B. Kotler
Jeremy J. Foltz Dynele Schinker-Kuharich Derek C. McClowry
Honorable William B. Hoffman Bruce R. Schrader, II Melissa V. Pitinii
Christopher M. Huryn Anne Piero Silagy Sara E. Strattan
John L. Kurtzman Sam O. Simmerman Andrea K. Ziarko
Wayne C. Kyhos Chrysanthe E. Vassiles
Mel L. Lute, Jr. Honorable James H. Williams
Jean Madden Corporate Law Committee
James F. Mathews Gary A. Corroto, Chairman
Jill C. McQueen Bar Applicant Committee Dustin J. Vrabel, Vice-Chairman
David T. Moss James M. Conley, Chairman
Craig G. Pelini Scott P. Sandrock, Vice-Chairman Richard W. Arnold
Frederic R. Scott Gerald L. Baker
Terrence L. Seeberger One Year Gene Barnhart
Larry V. Slagle James J. Collum James T. Batchelder
Randolph L. Snow Robert W. Eckinger Gregory A. Beck
Jude B. Streb Erich J. Maier John Bogniard
Michael A. Thompson Kristen S. Moore Melissa M. Brown (A)
Joseph M. Vitale Scott P. Sandrock Todd S. Bundy
Beau Wenger Mary Jo Shannon Slick Jacqueline S. Caldwell
John R. Werren Mary Elizabeth Ulm James F. Contini, II
Donald P. Wiley Keith A. Warstler, Jr. Richard D. Dodez
Kimberly K. Wyss Jacob T. Will Robert W. Eckinger
Dennis J. Fox
Two Years Robert I. Friedman
American Citizenship Anthony J. Flex Derrick Haines
Committee Timothy L. Fox Jeffrey A. Halm
Mary Lynn Pac-Urar, Chairman Stephen P. Griffin Jamie M. Haren
Joseph Martuccio, Vice-Chairman Anthony Kaplanis Fred J. Haupt
Honorable Richard D. Reinbold, Jr. Jason F. Haupt
Sandra N. Boogaard (A) George Urban David L. Herbert
Honorable Charles E. Brown Barry Wakser Christopher Hunt
Honorable C. Roland Centrone Donald P. Wiley Michael J. Kahlenberg
Honorable Mary A. Falvey John T. Konovsky, Jr.
Lora L. Goutras Three Years Wayne C. Kyhos
Honorable John G. Haas Michael J. Bogdan Judith E. Barnes Lancaster
Honorable Rosemarie A. Hall Christopher S. Coleridge Jill C. McQueen
Honorable Chryssa N. Hartnett Richard D. Drake Edgar M. Moore, Jr.
Honorable Natalie R. Haupt Honorable Jim D. James Rod A. Moore
Honorable Taryn L. Heath Christine A. Johnson Thomas P. Moushey
Honorable Michael L. Howard J. Scott Kettler Lucas W. Murray
Honorable Richard J. Kubilus Amanda Paar Conroy Timothy J. Putman
Honorable Sara E. Lioi Rosemary C. Serra John J. Rambacher
Honorable Dixie N. Park Howard L. Wernow Charles E. Ringer
Honorable David E. Stucki Robert E. Roland
Anthony C. Wolters Scott P. Sandrock
Sam O. Simmerman
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Dean A. Swift Three Years Executive Committee
John M. Tucker John A. Burnworth Aletha M. Carver, President
Charles J. Tyburski Dennis R. Clunk Stephan P. Babik, First Vice President
Joseph M. Vitale Anthony M. DioGuardi, II Honorable Frank G. Forchione,
William G. Williams Kristen D. Guardado Second Vice President
Thomas W. Winkhart Paul B. Hervey Angela T. Vagotis, Secretary
Thomas J. Lombardi Gust Callas, Treasurer
Criminal Law Committee Edgar M. Moore, Jr. Ivan L. Redinger, Jr.,
Stacey Zipay, Chairman Susan Pucci-Sutton Immediate Past President
Seth W. Arkow One Year
Dennis Barr Elder Law Committee John A. Burnworth
Honorable Stephen F. Belden Sue A. Sokolowski, Co-Chairman Michelle L. Cordova
John A. Burnworth Jennifer L. Lile, Co-Chairman Honorable Kristin G. Farmer
Eugene M. Cazantzes Cathy J. Horner
Jennifer Dave George O. Aljoe Erin K. Robertson
Melissa Day Mara C. Aman Keith A. Warstler, Jr.
Richard D. Drake Richard W. Arnold
Honorable Mary A. Falvey Gerald L. Baker Two Years
Honorable Kristin G. Farmer Samantha P. Baum Jason N. Bing
Anthony J. Flex Dianne Blocker Braun Kristen D. Guardado
Stephen A. Ginella, Jr. Amanda Bridenstine Anthony Kaplanis
Anthony Kaplanis Melissa M. Brown (A) Beverly Proctor-Donald
Anthony Koukoutas Elizabeth A. Burick James M. Williams
Richard R. Kuhn Eugene M. Cazantzes
Derek C. McClowry Sandra K. Cheshire Three Years
Kristen L. Mlinar John D. Clark Jennifer L. Arnold
Jonathan E. Morris Susan M. Collins-Berger Melissa Day
Eugene D. O’Byrne, IV James F. Contini, II John D. Ferrero
Frederick M. Pitinii E. Lang D’Atri Jonathan E. Morris
Honorable John A. Poulos Richard E. Davis, II Jude B. Streb
Barry Wakser Robert W. Eckinger
Beau Wenger Teresa Fout
Jacob T. Will Stephen A. Ginella, Jr. Family Law Committee
Anthony C. Wolters Lindsay N. Graves BENCH: Matthew P. Kreitzer, Chairman
Gerard T. Yost Daniel R. Griffith Lynn Baumoel, Vice-Chairman
Jeffrey A. Halm BAR: Christine A. Johnson, Chairman
Disputed Fee Committee David L. Herbert Robert Abney, Vice-Chairman
Ralph F. Dublikar, Chairman James P. Kamerer
G. Ian Crawford,Vice-Chairman Margaret H. Kreiner Catherine M.W. Bell
John L. Kurtzman Allyson J. Blake
One Year Judith E. Barnes Lancaster Alicia L. Boyle
Raymond T. Bules Mary Jo Lockshin Ashley A. Brahler
Robert H. Cyperski Edgar M. Moore, Jr. Timothy P. Bogner
Daniel D. Eisenbrei Timothy J. Moore Lori Brown
Laura L. Mills Thomas P. Moushey Raymond T. Bules
Joseph J. Pasquarella Cynthia B. Nolte (A) David E. Butz
Erin K. Robertson Honorable Dixie N. Park Jerry A. Coleman
Scott P. Sandrock Jason Pugh Quay Compton
Melissa S. Ulrich Robert G. Rubin Michelle L. Cordova
John B. Wirtz Victoria E. Schafer Pricilla J. Cunningham
Rosemary C. Serra Robert H. Cyperski
Two Years Caitlin A. Sigler Holly J. Davies
G. Ian Crawford Kathleen O. Tatarsky Melissa Day
Ralph F. Dublikar James J. Thomas Branden Dickerson
John R. Frank Gregory W. Watts Kelsey R. DiFrancesco
Denise K. Houston Richard P. Weber Christopher Dionisio
Christine A. Johnson Cristina G. Eoff
Rachel M. Reight Teresa Fout
Hon. Richard D. Reinbold, Jr. Douglas T. Fowler
Kathleen O. Tatarsky Lorrie Fuchs
Marcus Wainwright (A) = Associate continued next page
THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2021 PAGE 7
Family Law Committee (cont.)
Arnold F. Glantz John D. Ferrero Scott E. Fellmeth
Melissa Graham-Hurd Anthony Koukoutas John T. Konovsky, Jr.
Dean L. Grase Beverly Proctor-Donald Jennifer L. Lile
Kristen A. Guardado Anthony C. Wolters Steven Okey
Honorable Rosemarie A. Hall Jude B. Streb
Jeffrey Max Haupt Two Years
Paul B. Hervey James M. Conley Three Years
Kimberly R. Hopwood Keith Hochadel John D. Ferrero
John H. Hornbrook Christine A. Johnson John R. Giua
Honorable Michael L. Howard Matthew W. Onest Richard R. Kuhn
Jacquelyn M. Huntley Tonya Rogers Kevin R. L’Hommedieu
Vernon Infantino Dawn Spriggs Richard A. Nicodemo
Honorable Jim D. James Jude B. Streb Melissa V. Pitinii
Douglas D. Jones George Urban
Todd B. Kotler Three Years
Thomas J. Lombardi Maria Klutinoty Edwards
Mitchell A. Machan Jenna M. McKean Labor Law Committee
Stanley P. Marazsky Fredrick M. Pitinii Jill C. McQueen, Chairman
Kayla Maszczak Dimitrios S. Pousoulides
Laurie A. McDonnell Charles E. Ringer James T. Batchelder
Randy McFarren Dennis P. Saunier James R. Blake
Jill A. Morgan Whitney Willits James J. Collum
Honorable David R. Nist Todd W. Evans
Kathaleen O’Brien Anthony J. Flex
Gary Older, II Health Care Law Committee Christopher V. Goff
Richard B. Pinhard Christopher V. Goff, Chairman Leslie Iams Kuntz
Melissa V. Pitinii Darrell N. Markijohn
Beverly Proctor-Donald Deborah Dawson Robert J. McBride
Susan Pucci-Sutton Fred J. Haupt Brian R. Mertes
Ivan Redinger, Jr. Jason F. Haupt Paul J. Pusateri
Joel Reed Jenna M. McKean Amy Sabino
Nikki L. Reed Rosemary C. Serra Mary Jo Shannon Slick
Anthony Rich Angela T. Vagotis Scott M. Zurakowski
Rosemary G. Rubin
Alice Frantz Rufo
Mary Lou Sekula Insurance Committee Law Day Committee
Honorable David E. Stucki Wayne C. Kyhos, Chairman Todd W. Evans, Chairman
Allison Tuesday Richard R. Kuhn, Vice-Chairman
Amber Zwick Mel L. Lute
James F. Mathews Teresa P. Cusma
Craig G. Pelini Honorable Edward J. Elum
Finance Committee Jude B. Streb Honorable John R. Milligan
Cathy J. Horner, Chairman Mary Lynn Pac-Urar
Sara E. Strattan
Gust Callas Judiciary Committee
Aletha M. Carver Kevin R. L’Hommedieu, Chairman
Robert I. Friedman John T. Konovsky, Jr., Vice-Chairman Legal Aid / Pro Bono
Paul B. Hervey Committee
Nathaniel S. Linger One Year David E. Butz, Chairman
Richard S. Milligan Jennifer L. Arnold J. Sean Keenan, Vice-Chairman
Thomas P. Moushey Gerald L. Baker
John J. Rambacher John V. Boggins Stephan P. Babik
Megan J. Frantz Oldham Gregory A. Beck
Brant A. Luther John J. Bogniard
Grievance Committee Dimitrios S. Pousoulides Christina R. Bollman
Maria Klutinoty Edwards, Chairman Shawn O. Robertson Melissa M. Brown (A)
Kristen Bates Aylward, Vice-Chairman Christopher S. Coleridge
Stephanie M. Donahue
One Year Two Years Jeremy J. Foltz
Kristen Bates Aylward Michael J. Bogdan Douglas N. Godshall
Anthony E. Brown Cari Fusco Evans Richard R. Kuhn
William Green
PAGE 8 THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2021Jill Morgan Richard R. Kuhn Dennis J. Fox
Rachel Nader Honorable Robert G. Lavery Philip L. Francis
Richard A. Nicodemo Mitchell A. Machan John R. Frank
John M. Petit Jean Madden Robert I. Friedman
Beverly Proctor-Donald Ryan W. Maxwell Stephen A. Ginella, Jr.
Nikki L. Reed Derek C. McClowry Lora L. Goutras
Sara E. Strattan Frederick M. Pitinii Jeffrey A. Halm
Jennifer Van Dulmen Ivan L. Redinger, Jr. Jamie M. Haren
Andrea M. Scassa Dustin J. Hatherill
John H. Simpson Fred J. Haupt
Membership Committee George Urban David L. Herbert
Honorable Richard D. Reinbold, Jr., Honorable J. Curtis Werren Matthew R. Hochstetler
Co-Chairman Whitney L. Willits Jared M. Hoover
Howard L. Wernow, Co-Chairman Honorable Andrew Zumbar Keith L. Jarvis
Tyler W. Kahler
James P. Kamerer
Memorial Committee Notary Public Committee J. Scott Kettler
John R. Frank, Chairman William W. Emley, Sr., Chairman John T. Konovsky, Jr.
Lemuel R. Green, Vice-Chairman Stephan P. Babik, Co-Vice Chairman Ryan A. Kuchmaner
Honorable Frank G. Forchione, John L. Kurtzman
Gene Barnhart Co-Vice Chairman Judith E. Barnes Lancaster
Sarah A. Efremoff Stephanie Lehota
Dennis J. Fox Dianne Blocker Braun Mary Jo Lockshin
Phillip E. Lattavo Cathy J. Horner Thomas J. Lombardi
Honorable Richard D. Reinbold, Jr. Christine A. Johnson Brant A. Luther
James D. Snively Randy McFarren Mitchell A. Machan
Richard S. Milligan James G. Mannos
Richard B. Pinhard Laurie A. McDonnell
Military and Veterans Affairs James D. Snively Edgar M. Moore, Jr.
Committee Melissa S. Ulrich Timothy J. Moore
Wayne C. Kyhos, Chairman Thomas P. Moushey
Lisa M. Williams (A), Vice-Chairman Michael A. Ogline
Probate Practice Committee Honorable Dixie N. Park
Kimberly M. Adams (A) Brian C. Layman, Co-Chairman Mark R. Percival
Honorable Charles E. Brown Daniel R. Griffith, Co-Chairman John J. Rambacher
G. Ian Crawford Ivan L. Redinger, Jr.
Christopher R. Debski Mara C. Aman Charles E. Ringer
Honorable Edward J. Elum Carol E. Andrews Robert G. Rubin
Timothy L. Fox Richard W. Arnold Rosemary G. Rubin
Doug N. Godshall Gerald L. Baker James H. Rutledge
Honorable Taryn L. Heath Samantha P. Baum Terrence L. Seeberger
Todd B. Kotler Dianne Blocker Braun Rosemary C. Serra
Robert J. Shedlarz Melissa M. Brown (A) Caitlin A. Sigler
Charles J. Tyburski Richard C. Brunn Anne Piero Silagy
Susan K. Burd (A) David J. Simmons
Elizabeth A. Burick Bruce E. Smith
Municipal Court Committee Aletha M. Carver James D. Snively
Honorable John A. Poulos, Chairman Eugene M. Cazantzes Sue A. Sokolowski
Sandra K. Cheshire Paul J. Stergios
Seth W. Arkow John D. Clark Kathleen Allmon Stoneman
Honorable Stephen F. Belden James F. Contini, II James J. Thomas
Jason N. Bing E. Lang D’Atri Charles J. Tyburski
Christy M. Donnelly Richard E. Davis, II Gregory W. Watts
Honorable Edward J. Elum David Deibel Richard P. Weber
Honorable Mary A. Falvey Richard D. Dodez Jeffrey H. Weltman
Honorable Joel Fichter Ralph F. Dublikar John R. Werren
Anthony J. Flex Robert W. Eckinger Thomas Winkhart
Jeremy J. Foltz Honorable Edward J. Elum John B. Wirtz
Daniel J. Funk Teresa Fout Scott M. Zurakowski
John R. Giua Douglas T. Fowler
Keith L. Jarvis
(A) = Associate continued next page
THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2021 PAGE 9Professional Continuity Referral Service Committee Unauthorized Practice
Committee Larry V. Slagle, Chairman Committee
Mark R. Percival, Chairman John R. Giua, Co-Chairman
Timothy P. Bogner Ryan W. Maxwell, Co-Chairman
Madison Chapanar Matthew R. Carona
Susan M. Collins-Berger James A. DeSmith Stephen A. Eckinger
Thomas M. Bernabei Christopher Dionisio William W. Emley, Sr.
Fred J. Haupt William W. Emley, Sr. Thomas V. Ferrero
Jill C. McQueen Gary K. Fry Leslie Iams Kuntz
Mark J. Skakun Jon M. Hollingsworth Terrance J. McGonegal
Garth Woodson Michael J. Kahlenberg Rex W. Miller
Daniel M. Lavigna III Evan W. Morris
Frederic R. Scott Robert E. Roland
Public Relations Committee Anne Piero Silagy Robert J. Shedlarz
Richard R. Kuhn, Chairman Zachary M. Soehnlen R. Clint Zollinger, Jr.
Sara E. Strattan
Craig T. Conley Jeffrey H. Weltman Workers’ Compensation
Douglas T. Fowler Brad M. Zebedis Committee
Richard P. Gibbs Mary Elizabeth Ulm, Chairman
Lora L. Goutras
Paul J. Pusateri Scholarship Committee James T. Batchelder
Gerard T. Yost John D. Clark, Chairman Richard F. Brian
Matthew R. Carona
Jacqueline S. Caldwell Anthony M. DioGuardi, II
Real Estate Committee Honorable Mary A. Falvey Kristina M. Harless
Dennis R. Clunk, Chairman Honorable Kristin G. Farmer Joyce A. Lamb
Thomas W. Winkhart, Vice-Chairman Honorable William B. Hoffman Webster M. Lonas, Jr.
James P. Kamerer James G. Mannos
Mara C. Aman Leslie Iams Kuntz Darrell N. Markijohn
Gene Barnhart Jill Morgan Bobbie L. Marsh
Jay L. Cutler Michael D. Ockerman Terrance J. McGonegal
Honorable Edward J. Elum Amy Sabino Brian C. Mertes
Sharon V. Fladen Rosemary C. Serra William G. Mittas
Philip L. Francis Jane M. Timken Edward D. Murray
Stephen A. Ginella, Jr. Renee Watson John S. Regas
Michael S. Gruber Honorable J. Curtis Werren
Randall C. Hunt
Todd B. Kotler Social Committee Young Lawyers Committee
John L. Kurtzman Angela T. Vagotis, Chairman Daniel D. Eisenbrei, Co-Chairman
Richard J. Lolli Brandon O. Trent, Co-Chairman
James G. Mannos Deborah Dawson
Rex W. Miller Honorable Natalie R. Haupt Timothy P. Bogner
Edgar M. Moore, Jr. Matthew R. Carona
Timothy J. Moore James A. DeSmith
Thomas P. Moushey Technology Committee David L. Dingwell
Matthew W. Onest Stephan P. Babik, Chairman Stephanie M. Donahue
Mark R. Percival Tonya Rogers, Vice-Chairman Lauren A. Gribble
Timothy J. Putman Tyler W. Kahler
John J. Rambacher Thomas W. Connors Ryan W. Maxwell
Erin K. Robertson Honorable Edward J. Elum Rod A. Moore
Robert G. Rubin Maria Klutinoty Edwards Lucas W. Murray
Arnold R. Shifman Ryan A. Kuchmaner Joseph J. Pasquarella
Sam O. Simmerman Jean Madden Tonya Rogers
Bruce E. Smith Rex W. Miller Caitlin A. Sigler
James D. Snively Richard S. Milligan James J. Thomas
Bruce M. Soares Arnold R. Shifman Beau Wenger
Gregory W. Watts Charles J. Tyburski Howard L. Wernow
Zachary B. White Howard L. Wernow Zachary B. White
William G. Williams Donald P. Wiley James M. Williams
James M. Williams Whitney L. Willits
Collin S. Wise
Kimberly Zebedis
PAGE 10 THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2021Community Involvement Committee Stadium Park Clean-Up, June 7th SCBA’s Community Involvement Committee Members and President volunteered at a Stadium Park Garden Cleanup Project in June. The committee weeded, mulched and planted flowers at the Bar Association’s dedicated garden to assist Canton Parks and Recreation Department in beautifying the park for summer! THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2021 PAGE 11
Stark County Bar Association
Presents
Ohio Attorney General’s
Charitable Board Governance
• LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR •
Thursday, July 15, 2021
1:00 P.M. – 4:15 P.M. MINDING THE BUSINESS WHILE CHANGING THE WORLD
(Including 15-minute break) REPORTING AND FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Beth Short will discuss how charities strengthen our communities in countless ways and the volunteers
associated with these groups are often passionate about the cause. Sometimes there is a lot less enthusiasm for
paying attention to board governance, legal fiduciary obligations and reporting requirements. But charities
ignore these important concepts at their own peril. If groups fail to take care of business properly, the entire
organization can be jeopardized. This training will include a review of the basic requirements all charitable
organizations have and provide easy-to-follow tips for board members who try to do their jobs responsibly in
order to protect the organization and the beneficiaries of the group’s efforts.
Statutory provisions that will be reviewed include Ohio Revised Code Sections 109, 1716, 2915 and 1702.
Several provisions of the Ohio Administrative Code will be referenced, as well as several regulations handled
by the IRS. Discussion will center on fiduciary obligations and the duties of care, loyalty, compliance and the
duty to maintain accounts.
!
OAG’s Charitable Board Governance • Live Interactive Webinar
Thursday, July 15, 2021
*Members: $ 90.00 Associate Members: $ 75.00 Non-Members: $ 165.00
Name_________________________________________ Atty. Reg. No._____________________
Address________________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address__________________________________________________________________
*PLEASE NOTE: If you are currently a member of any local bar association, you may attend at our members’ price.
The seminar materials will be emailed to attendees prior to the webinar.
Please mail checks to: Stark County Bar Association
116 Cleveland Avenue, N.W., Suite 400, Canton, OH 44702-1728
NO REFUNDS UNLESS RESERVATION CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF SEMINAR.
Application approved for 3.00 General CLE Credit Hours.
PAGE 12 THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2021Stark County Bar Association
2021 Criminal Law Webinar Replay
Friday, August 13, 2021 • SCBA Conference Room
9:00 a.m. WELCOME
Anthony Koukoutas, Esq., Criminal Law Committee Chairman
Stacey Zipay, Esq., Criminal Law Committee Vice-Chairman
9:05 a.m. U.S. AND OHIO SUPREME COURT CASE UPDATE
Russell S. Bensing, Esq., Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
10:20 a.m. BREAK
10:35 a.m. MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) TO TREAT ADDICTION &
USING COUNSELING AND BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES
Ashleigh Abrigg, BrightView, Community Outreach Manager
James George, BrightView, Operations Director
11:20 a.m. COLLATERAL CONSEQUENCES: THE EFFECTS OF CRIMINAL
CONVICTIONS ON FAMILY COURT CASES & BALANCING ACT: THE
PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS OF MARCY’S LAW
Michael Roth, Esq., Chief Assistant Prosecutor, Carroll County
11:50 a.m. UNIFORMED SENTENCING ENTRY; METHOD OF CONVICTIONS;
SUPREME COURT SENTENCING DATABASE
Honorable Kristin Farmer, Stark County Common Pleas Court, General Division
12:20 p.m. ADJOURN
!
2021 Criminal Law Webinar Replay
Friday, August 13, 2021
*Members: $90.00 Associate Members: $75.00 Non-Members: $165.00
Name__________________________________________ Atty. Reg. No.______________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address_____________________________________________________________________
Please mail checks to: Stark County Bar Association
116 Cleveland Avenue, N.W., Suite 400, Canton, Ohio 44702-1728
Do you prefer to receive the seminar materials via E-mail or Hard Copy on the day of the seminar? Circle one.
*PLEASE NOTE: If you are currently a member of any local bar association, you may attend at our members’ price.
NO REFUNDS UNLESS RESERVATION CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF SEMINAR.
Application has been applied for 3.00 General CLE Credit Hours.
THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2021 PAGE 13Stark County Bar Association
2021 Family Law Webinar Replay
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Replay at SCBA Conference Room
8:30 a.m. WELCOME
Magistrate Matthew P. Kreitzer, Family Law Committee Bench Chairman
8:35 a.m. THE CURRENT STATE OF DRUG ABUSE TESTING
Bernie Rochford, Executive Director of Oriana House
Steve Perch, Chief Toxicologist for the Summit County Medical Examiner
10:35 a.m. BREAK
10:50 a.m. PRACTICES AND POLICIES OF TUSCARAWAS AND SUMMIT
COUNTIES JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURTS
Honorable Adam Wilgus, Tuscarawas County Juvenile Court Judge
Joel Reed, Attorney at Law
11:50 a.m. ADJOURN
!
2021 Family Law Webinar Replay
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
*Members: $90.00 Associate Members: $75.00 Non-Members: $165.00
Name__________________________________________ Atty. Reg. No.______________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address_____________________________________________________________________
*PLEASE NOTE: If you are currently a member of any local bar association, you may attend at our members’ price.
Do you prefer to receive the seminar materials via E-mail or Hard Copy on the day of the seminar? Circle one
Please mail checks to: Stark County Bar Association
116 Cleveland Avenue, N.W., Suite 400, Canton, Ohio 44702-1728
NO REFUNDS UNLESS RESERVATION CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF SEMINAR.
Application has been applied for 3.00 General CLE Credit Hours.
PAGE 14 THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2021New Member Spotlight • Don’t Forget to Welcome...
Vincent E. Sawyer, IV, Esquire
Why did you join the Stark County Bar Association?
I recently took a position as a staff attorney for The
Honorable Dixie Park, Judge in the Stark County
Probate Court.
What practice areas interest you the most?
Probate law and intellectual property.
Who are some of your heroes in the legal
profession?
Judge Judy, Richard Posner, and Ted Olson.
What was your most rewarding experience during
law school?
I had the opportunity to volunteer in the
expungement program, trademark clinic, and the
Clemency Project assisting clients with limited means
receive legal services through Akron Law. Vincent E. Sawyer, IV, Esquire
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2012
What has been your most rewarding or memorable
Umiversity of Akron School of Law 2015
experience while practicing law?
Any instance where I was able to be a resource for a Admitted to the Bar in 2015
client/clients who were confused or uncomfortable with Associated with Stark County Probate Court
the legal system while suffering through a traumatic loss
or life-changing event.
What is your favorite legally-related movie or If you could represent any client today, who would
book? it be and why?
The Paper Chase. Dave Grohl, because it would be a pretty fun time
traveling with, working for, and negotiating on behalf
Are you a Stark County native? of a rock star.
No, I’m originally from the suburbs of Northeast
Philadelphia. I came to Ohio for law school and Stark If you could clerk for any Supreme Court Justice in
County for my present position with the Stark County history, who would it be?
Probate Court. John Paul Stevens.
THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2021 PAGE 15Legal Avenues: Your Road to Solutions
Legal Avenues: Your Road to Solutions
Should You Stay or Should You Go? On pandemic sensitivities, there is little question that
the Permanence of the Virtual Office, lawyers themselves, especially those with young
Part Two children, have learned a lot during the past year of
remote work. They have learned that the business of
The previous article in this two part series discussed how the law is far from back to normal and likely will not
COVID-19 pandemic completely upended life as we knew it, be for a while, if ever. They know this because
including how the legal profession conducted business. A their personal and professional lives are still in
vast shift occurred when many in the legal community turmoil.3
moved their offices from traditional physical buildings to Issues such as these will have to be examined thoroughly
“virtual” offices generally located within the comfort of the before a full-time return to the traditional office is seriously
legal professional’s own home. But will this change to the considered.
virtual world be permanent? Let’s consider two other options.
The Hybrid Office Model
Return to the Traditional Office Another alternative for the legal community to consider is the
Life is beginning to return to a more normal reality. This hybrid model. The hybrid work model “combines two differ-
could include the return to traditional “brick and mortar” ent approaches: remote and physical work.” Examples of this
office buildings for those working in the legal world. There model in action within the legal community would include
are some advantages to a return to the physical office. For one things such as virtual briefings and partner meetings and
thing, communication and team-building are usually easier to in-person client meetings.4
establish when the participants physically work together.1 There are both advantages and disadvantages to the hybrid
Another advantage to the traditional office model is that it model as well. Advantages include increased employee
allows those professionals who are uncomfortable with the productivity and reduced costs.5 A major disadvantage is that
technological changes which have been made recently to hybrid work can be “messy” and confusing to sort out.6
return to something they are more familiar with. Andrew
Shaw, managing attorney of Shaw Divorce & Family Law in Conclusions
New Jersey, predicted several months ago that law firms with There is no one “right” answer with respect to how to run a
leaders that are not comfortable with new tech will return to
the traditional office. He has also suggested that bigger firms law firm during a pandemic. This particular pandemic has
with more affluent corporate clients will return to their tradi- had an impact on the legal community in such a way that sub-
tional offices in order to meet the demand of customer service stantive changes to the system may become permanent. Legal
that their clients have come to expect.2 professionals will have to decide for themselves their comfort
A return to the traditional office is not without it’s concerns, level with the new technologies, procedures, and protocols in
however. Attorney and author Susan Smith Blakely address- order to make the best decisions possible regarding their
es some of these issues in her recent article entitled “How to careers, their families, and where they will practice law.
Handle Tough Conversations on Whether to Return to the
Office.” Smith Blakely mentions that “there is still a lot of
By Cathy Morgan, M.L.I.S.
anxiety associated with pandemic-related constraints.” She Stark County Law Library
goes on to say that: camorgan@starkcountyohio.gov
Even though some law firms may not have learned
as much as they could have about their members’
Footnotes
1
Braff, Danielle. “Thanks to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Law Firms Are Starting to Embrace Virtual Offices, But Will It Last?” ABA Journal. 1 Feb.
2021. Accessed 9 Jun. 2021. Available at: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/journal/articles/2021/-thanks-to-the-covid-19-pandemic--law-firms-
are-starting-to-embr/
2
Braff.
3
Smith Blakely, Susan. “How to Handle Tough Conversations on Whether to Return to the Office” ABA Journal. 26 May 2021. Accessed 9 Jun. 2021.
Available at: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/journal/articles/2021/how-to-handle-tough-conversations-on-whether-to-return-to-the-of/
4
Dudley, Amanda. “The Rise of Hybrid Working Within the Legal Industry” simplylawjobs.com. 14 May 2021. Accessed 9 Jun. 2021. Available at:
https://blog.simplylawjobs.com/the-rise-of-hybrid-working-within-the-legal-industry/
5
Dudley.
6
Cutter, Chip. “If You Thought Working From Home Was Messy, Here Comes Hybrid Work” The Wall Street Journal. 25 May 2021. Accessed 10
Jun. 2021. Available at: https://www.wsj.com/articles/if-you-thought-working-from-home-was-messy-here-comes-hybrid-work-11621935000
PAGE 16 THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2021Feeling Anxious? Recognize the Signs
and Learn How To Cope
By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director, Ohio Lawyers Asssistance Program
At the beginning of the pandemic, in a short period of time, lawyers had to learn a new way to run their offices.
We had to determine a way for employees to work from home, and had to determine who was an “essential”
worker. We had to learn how to use Zoom efficiently. We had to schedule our work schedules and personal lives
in ways we never had to before. Then, just as we were getting the hang of working in a different environment, the
world started getting back to “normal.” Now, we (and many other workers around the globe) are returning to work,
which is causing some of us to have anxiety. The first step in coping with anxiety is to recognize and understand it.
Then you can learn ways to cope with it.
RECOGNIZE YOUR ANXIETY it. It is important to talk to friends, family, co-workers,
Do you recognize how you react when you are and/or a therapist about your anxiety.
anxious? If so, you have conquered the first step to
managing your anxiety. Anxiety is how your body It is also important to set boundaries with your
reacts to the threat of danger: upset stomach, headache, co-workers, friends and family. Let them know what
sweating, butterflies in your stomach, shallow breathing, you are comfortable with doing at the office. If you are
tightness in your chest, restlessness, feeling a general still afraid of getting the virus, know that your feelings
sense of doom. For example, when you think about are not about who is right and who is wrong about the
returning to work and you are anxious or stressed about virus. It is your personal choice, and you are allowed to
it, you might notice that your heart starts beating faster, choose. Be prepared for those who might push back at
your palms begin to sweat, and/or you tell yourself that your decision to wear a mask, maintain social distance
you cannot go back to the office. or get the vaccine. You might want to develop a civil
response, such as “You can never be too safe.”
Once you have identified how your body reacts to
anxiety, you can learn ways to control it. If you notice STAY IN THE PRESENT
that you react to stress by clenching your jaw and Living in the present, or mindfulness, is not just a
your breath becomes labored, you can learn to relax popular phrase. It’s an evidence-backed lifestyle that
or practice deep breathing exercises when you notice psychologists recommend for those struggling with
these things happening in your body. If environmental anxiety. Being in the present moment, or the “here and
triggers, such as other people, social media, or the now,” means that you are aware and mindful of what is
news, cause your anxiety, you can learn how to control happening at this very moment. You are not distracted
these as well. If you become anxious when you read the by events from the past and you are not worrying about
news, recognize it and then make a plan of how much the future. You are centered in the here and now. All of
time you will spend reading the news a day. Better yet, your attention is focused on the present moment.
eliminate it from your life. Remember that anxiety is
your reaction to something, and it’s not a part of your BE PREPARED
personality that you cannot change. Simple habits, such as picking out your clothes the
night before, packing your briefcase in advance and
COMMUNICATE packing your own lunch, can help you feel more in
Now that you know the signs and symptoms of control and less anxious. Make sure you give yourself
anxiety, talk about it! You are not the only one who enough time in the morning so you do not feel rushed
might be afraid to go back to the office after the to get out the door, which can contribute to anxiety.
pandemic. Many other people have similar fears about
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THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2021 PAGE 17Feeling Anxious? (continued from previous page )
BE POSITIVE IT’S OK TO ASK FOR HELP
Remember why you wanted to be a lawyer and think When your anxiety becomes so extreme that it is
about all of the ways you have helped other people. keeping you from your responsibilities and interrupting
Think about why you love being a lawyer. your normal activities, you should seek help. It’s ok to
ask for help! You would ask your doctor for help if you
HAVE SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO had chest pains, right? Asking for help about anxiety
Planning a long weekend, a night out or just a quiet is the same as asking for help for any other ailment.
night in? That is something you can look forward to Whether it is through deep breathing exercises,
when work gets hectic, or when you start stressing about mindfulness, talk therapy or medication, you can
going back to the office. You can also look forward to recover from anxiety. You just need to recognize it,
listening to your audiobook on the commute to or from understand it and talk about it.
the office, walking your dog when you get home, going
to your child’s baseball game, having dinner with your
family. We all have so many things to look forward to. The Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program is another
way to ask for help. If you are unhappy, depressed,
HELP OTHERS suffering from substance use disorder, burnout, or stress,
If you manage the staff, clearly communicate the and you believe it is affecting your life, OLAP can
back-to-work plan to all employees in your office. provide CONFIDENTIAL help. For more information,
Employees will feel better if they know that you have go to ohiolap.org or call (800) 348-4343 or (614) 586-
established clear guidelines and you are willing to 0621. OLAP has saved lives, careers, marriages and
recognize their concerns. Set aside time to talk to your families.
staff and let them know how you can help them return
to work in a positive way.
In Memory
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our longtime partner, colleague and
friend, Anthony (Tony) E. Efremoff. He practiced law with Black McCuskey for over 40
years, providing our clients and his many colleagues with sound legal advice. Throughout
his career, he was a mentor to many attorneys.
Tony was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed playing tennis and loved
to read. His friendship will be missed by all of us at Black McCuskey.
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PAGE 18 THE STARK COUNTY BAR JOURNAL JULY, 2021Would You Like Additional Clients?
Join Our Lawyer Referral Service
Why not consider your Stark County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service? We will refer clients to you
who need your expertise in your specialties of law. Attorneys are currently needed for our LAWYER REFERRAL
SERVICE for all areas of law, especially:
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Call Paulie at the Stark County Bar Association at 330-453-0685
or E-mail: scbareferral@StarkCtyBar.com for more information.
Established Law Firm Seeking Family Law Attorney and Paralegal
Sheppard Law Offices seeking experienced family law attorney with at least five years’ experience to work
statewide primarily in the areas of divorce, dissolution, allocation of parental rights, modifications, as well as
probate. Full time position for either Akron, Canton or Columbus office.
Open Paralegal position: We are also hiring a full time Family Law certified paralegal or a paralegal with at
least 5 years’ experience. The position will be located in our Akron, Canton or Columbus office.
Please send resume, cover letter and references to Attorney Kenneth L. Sheppard, Jr. by e-mail at
ken@sheppardlawoffices.com.
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