July 2022
MEMBER NEWSLETTER Periodic E-Newsletter Focusing on Arkansas Bar Association Members
ARKBAR HAPPENINGS
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2022-2023 ArkBar Year Starts July 1! Membership Campaign Continues Thank you for your membership!
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Arkansas Bar Center closed in honor of Independence Day
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Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed Matthew C. Boch and Jeffrey H. Moore to the state’s newly created Independent Tax Appeals Commission. Hall Booth Smith, P.C. announced that two new attorneys joined its office in Rogers: Le Ann P. Box is Of Counsel and Amber N. Sanders is an Associate Attorney.
Jonathan Martin has opened J. P. Martin Law, PLLC in Little Rock. His firm will handle immigration, family law, employment law and estate planning. Skye Martin has joined the Board of Directors of the Pulaski County Bar Association.
Wright Lindsey Jennings announced that Scott Provencher has joined its medical malpractice defense team.
2022 Handling Appeals in Arkansas New Edition Now Available Thank you to the authors: Joshua C. Ashley Martha Tucker Ayres Brian G. Brooks Kyle E. Burton Ryan K. Culpepper Grant E. Fortson Christian Harris Chief Judge Brandon J. Harrison, Chair of the Editorial Board Kathryn Henry Martin A. Kasten Leah Lanford Gary D. Marts Tabitha McNulty Barrett S. Moore Troy A. Price John P. (Jack) Talbot Andy Taylor Tasha Taylor Mark D. Wankum Brett D. Watson, Chair of the Drafting Committee ArkBar Deskbooks on Arkansas law are available in print, pdf and as part of the Fastcase legal research tool. Go to: https://www.arkbar.com/for-attorneys/ resources-nav/publications
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Pro Bono CLE Opportunities Volunteer for an upcoming AR Free Legal Answers Clinic. At these clinics, attorneys and law student volunteers work together to answer questions received from low- and moderate-income Arkansans who can’t afford an attorney. Register at https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10c0d4ea4ac2ca1fac16-november 2
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Summaries of the Summaries! Section Members Receive Compilation of Case Summaries by Practice Area! Watch for postings in your ACE Community for a Compilation of Weekly Case Summaries by Practice Area for the Spring 2022 Term. All the newest cases relevant to your area of practice at your fingertips - and all part of the free services offered by your ArkBar. Another benefit of joining a section.
Thank you to Bob Estes for leading ArkBar’s efforts in supporting the rule of law this past bar year as the 124th President of the Association.
Joe F. Kolb of Little Rock is sworn in as the new President of the Arkansas Bar Association
Joe takes the oath of office from Chief Justice Dan Kemp with his wife Cindy by his side.
New Statutes of Limitations Handbook Available Free for Members!
9th Edition Revised May 2022
Prepared By Arkansas Bar Association Young Lawyers Section
Thank you to the Young Lawyers Section for updating!
YLS updated the Statute of Limitations Handbook; its last update was in 2017. The Statute of Limitations Handbook contains 14 chapters covering all subject areas and miscellaneous issues. Make sure to check out the updated Statute of Limitations Handbook on the Association’s website in the Publications section. The updated Handbook now includes hyperlinks directly to the statutes and rules for ease of use for our Members! https://www.arkbar.com/for-attorneys/ resources-nav/publications You must be logged into arkbar.com to view the Publications page
Joe F. Kolb was sworn in as president of the Arkansas Bar Association on June 17, 2022, during the Association’s Annual Meeting at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Joe is the principal member of the law firm j. k o l b in Little Rock. He obtained his undergraduate degree in economics and business from Hendrix College and his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. He practices in the areas of bankruptcy, business and corporate law. Joe is a visionary leader and plans to put his many years as an active Association member to good use by finding ways to add value to membership. He has the leadership experience needed to move the Association forward. The Association has honored him with two Presidential Awards of Excellence for his service as Association Treasurer, a position he held for four years. He was also awarded a Presidential Award of Excellence for co-chairing the 2020 Annual Meeting and a Golden Gavel Award for his work as co-chair of the 2018 Mid-Year Meeting. He chaired both meetings with his wife Cindy. He has served on the Arkansas Bar Association Commission on Diversity and Inclusion and the By-Laws Drafting Sub-Committee. He has led the Association as Chair of the Finance Committee and as Chair of the Audit Committee and has served on the Hall of Fame Sponsorship Committee, the Engagement Task Force, the Committee for a Modern Judiciary, the CLE Committee, the Strategic Governance Task Force and the Governance Committee. 3
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We Got Togeth Together! er! June 15-17, 2022 Joint Meeting with the Arkansas Judicial Council Hot Springs Convention Center
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Celebrating 50 Years
Congratulations to the following members who have been admitted to the practice of law for 50 years. Fifty-year honorees from the last three years gathered for a reception during the Annual Meeting.
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James E. Baine Ken F. Calhoon Charles (Larry) Carpenter, Jr. Orville C. Clift Robert R. Cloar Don N. Curdie Judge Robert Edwards Byron L. Freeland Allan Gates Morton Gitelman Gregory B. Graham Ronald L. Griggs Stuart W. Hankins Robert W. Hardin L. Cody Hayes Robert (Skip) L. Henry, III Don Hollingsworth Clifton H. Hoofman Eugene Hunt James W. Hyden Hermann Ivester Peter G. Kumpe Fletcher C. Lewis J. David Maddox Bobby McDaniel B. Jeffery Pence John V. Phelps Judge Ronnie A. Phillips Jerry Clark Post Judge Joe Ramos William (Randy) Riddell Ted C. Skokos Howard L. Slinkard Justice Rex Earl Starr Joseph A. Strode A. Glenn Vasser Tom D. Womack Ronald G. Woodruff
Hubert W. Alexander Roy T. Beard, III Paul B. Benham, III John R. Buzbee John Steven Clark J. Michael Cogbill James E. Darr, Jr. John C. Earl John R. Elrod Dan H. Felton, III Larry E. Graddy William D. Haught Dr. Ann R. Henry Dr. Morriss M. Henry Sam Hilburn W. Wilson Jones Robert S. Laney G. William Lavender, Sr. James Theodore Magness Ronald M. McCann Walter W. Nixon, III Denny Paul Petty James M. Roy, Jr. Robert D. Stroud Lonnie C. Turner Esther M. White Alan Wooten
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Judge Samuel N. Bird Eric W. Bishop Larry W. Burks Jerry L. Canfield George Randall (Randy) Coleman, Jr. Thomas (Tom) A. Daily Al J. Daniel, Jr. Oscar E. Davis John C. Everett Stephen A. Geigle Sam Gibson John C. Gregg Robert L. Hart, Jr. Donald B. Kendall Thomas P. Leggett Jerry Mazzanti Jack A. McNulty J. Conley Meredith Jim Roger Nash Alan J. Nussbaum Eudox Patterson Jerry Dean Patterson David J. Potter Lonnie A. Powers Robert J. Reid Julia S. Sayle Robert Glenn Serio J. Mark Spradley George Edwin Steel Boyd A. Tackett, Jr. Allyn (Lynn) Tatum Alan Nussbaum David S. Taylor suggests that all other Byron Thomason William M. Warren 50 year members John Dewey Watson meet or exceed his Timothy F. Watson, Sr. $500 contribution
to the Arkansas Bar Association. Thank you Alan!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS PLATINUM LEVEL
Benefactor Members Patron Members
Family Law Section
Arkansas Bar Foundation
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Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus, P.C.
Real EstateLaw Section
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Kirby and Rosalind Mouser
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Ramsay, Bridgforth, Robinson and Raley LLP Attorneys at Law
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300 members, AACDL boasts among its ranks the best criminal defense lawyers in Arkansa to its members, AACDL hosts both monthly and regional CLE meetings. AACDL prov greatest asset a membership-exclusive listserv. The listserv’s ability to access information or colleagues almost instantaneously has fostered a spirit of comradery among practitioners of in Arkansas.
THANK YOU TO THE EXHIBITORS
If you are an Arkansas criminal defense attorney or law student looking for an organizatio minded individuals that will strengthen your practice, then I encourage you to join AACDL an individual looking for representation, you have certainly come to the right place. Pleas website membership lists and upcoming events at aacdl.com for a better feel about what A offer you.
Virginia Kulpanowski, Executive Director of AACDL PO Box 307, Little Rock, AR 72203, 501-412-8992, Fax 501-246-8869
Reliability Proven. Trust Earned. Lexitaslegal.com
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
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Arkansas Bar Association Publications on Fastcase How to order: Go to www.fastcase.com/ product-category/arkbar •
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The Arkansas Bar Association has partnered with Fastcase to revamp our publications programs. Deskbooks are now available in new print editions, as PDFs and within the Fastcase legal research system member benefit.
THE FOLLOWING BOOKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE: ArkBar Deskbooks
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Arkansas Business Associations Handbook
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Arkansas Construction Law Manual
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Arkansas Elder Law Desk Manual
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Arkansas Probate System
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Arkansas Workers Compensation Desk Book
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Guide to Arkansas Statutes of Limitations
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Handling Appeals in Arkansas
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Handling Appeals in Arkansas Supplement
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Revocable Trusts Handbook for Arkansas Practitioners
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Standards for Examination of Real Estate Titles in Arkansas
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Note: ArkBar Deskbooks are also available through the Fastcase legal research tool for a yearly subscription.
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Membership Renewal Time! 22-2023 Member 20
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