Practice Makes Perfect

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VOLUME 3 | NO. 1

Bar Communiqué

Practice Makes Perfect

Darryl W. Simpkins had been practicing law for years

before he ever won a case. Of course all of those legal

failures occurred before he had even entered law school.



“I ALWAYS DEBATED EVERYONE ABOUT EVERYTHING,” SAID SIMPKINS, A

HILLSBOROUGH ATTORNEY WHO PRACTICES WITH HIS WIFE PAULA UNDER THE FIRM

NAME SIMPKINS & SIMPKINS. “FROM WHEN I WAS A KID PEOPLE WOULD SAY ‘HE’S

ALWAYS RUNNING HIS MOUTH,’ AND ‘HE’S BEING TECHNICAL AGAIN.’ I KNEW I

WANTED TO BE A LAWYER BY THE TIME I WAS IN SEVENTH GRADE, MAYBE YOUNGER.”





Although he didn’t raking leaves with my little brother,” said

know any lawyers Simpkins. “My parents were big on personal

growing up, he some- responsibility, and sharing that responsibility

how knew he wanted to practice law. Where that by working as a team, so I ended up having to

passion came from remains a mystery to this day. work with my brother. But his way of working

“I also knew I wanted to go to Harvard, was to rake a little and then fool around, rake

although I have absolutely no idea why that a little more and then fool around. He was a

was the school I was drawn to growing up,” real cut up. I had better things to do, and just

said Simpkins, who graduated from Rutgers wanted to get the job done. So, I went to my

College Phi Beta Kappa with a double major in parents with a proposition, arguing the merits

economics and Spanish, and did, in fact, earn of them dividing the yard between us so we

his law degree from Harvard. could each complete the chore at our own

As the second eldest of five children, Simp- pace. They didn’t go for it.”

kins focused his early legal battles on the rules In the end, Simpkins settled the case in his

set by his parents, arguing that they should be own way — by clearing virtually all of the

applied individually, based on the personality leaves himself, just to get the job done.

and track record of each child, rather than But his early failures did nothing to lessen

across the board. He may have been doomed to his desire to practice law. As president of his

failure, but that never stopped him from trying. class throughout high school, he focused on

“The one example that comes to mind is attaining the grades needed to ultimately gain

the Saturday when I had to share the chore of Continued on page 3

New Jersey State Bar Association









The power of your dues dollars









This year, the NJSBA In addition to these new laws, the New Jersey State Bar

Association is working on these critical issues:



successfully lobbied for ■ Communicating the NJSBA’s position to decision-makers

on medical malpractice.

passage of new laws ■ Advocating new uniform laws, including the Uniform

Uniform Mediation Act and the Uniform Probate Code.

important to lawyers

■ Urging legislative reform in the area of legal guardianship

and their clients, and federal Medicaid compliance.

■ Working to establish a Business Part in the Law Division of

including legislation the New Jersey Superior Court, as well as legislation to

reduce court transcript fees in municipal court, and to create

which… a municipal court pre-trial intervention program.

■ Monitoring automobile insurance legislation and

regulations.

■ Revises and codifies arbitration

■ Promoting legislation to add a new cause of action for

practices and agreements. divorce based on irreconcilable differences, as well as

working on legislation concerning adoption, genetic testing

■ Clarifies the power of attorney and domestic partnership.

statute. ■ Pursuing legislation that ensures consumer protection by

regulating home improvement contractors.

■ Increases the loan to value ■ Advancing legislation that creates a diversionary restrictive

driver’s license program for DWI offenders in limited

amount permitted under circumstances.

mortgage guaranty insurance. ■ Monitoring workers’ compensation legislation on

occupational disease claims for workers.

■ Removes race information on ■ Encouraging a sound budget for the Judiciary, Legal Services

marriage licenses and applications. of New Jersey and the Office of Public Defender.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Inside this

As many of you may know by now, my term as

issue NJSBA president will focus on inclusivity and

Practice Makes Perfect. . . . . . 3 diversity, two concepts that work hand in hand.

President’s Message. . . . . . . . 3 While diversity recognizes the differences among us,

inclusion recognizes that those differences will make us a

New Jersey Hearing Location stronger and more responsive organization.

Established . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Consistent with my theme “NJSBA — Inclusive of You,

Your Practice and Your Community,” I hope to broaden the

Members Have Hot Time at

Mid-Year Meeting . . . . . . . . . 6 association’s membership to include new faces and new

voices, while at the same time providing more benefits to

Judges Gibson and Keefe existing members. I also plan to strengthen our ties with other bar organizations

Receive McLaughlin Award . . 8 in order to build coalitions that support and promote our collective interests, and

encourage our members to become more involved in their communities in order

NJSBA Awards Members’ to give back something from the heart to those who provide us with the oppor-

Legislative Advocacy Efforts . 9

tunity to practice law.

Professional Commission By themselves, each is a modest goal, but accomplished collectively they will

Honors Achievements . . . . . 10 further enhance the stature of the NJSBA and enable us to achieve even more for

ourselves and the people of New Jersey. I hope you will join with me in working

Section News . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 toward a more inclusive future, building upon the firm foundation of the past.



In Case You Forgot . . . . . . . 18



NJSBA Offers New Member

Discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18



Seven Tips to Preparing a Karol Corbin Walker

Winning Cover Letter. . . . . . 19 PRESIDENT

New Jersey State Bar Association

Professional Help With

the Click of a Mouse . . . . . . 20



Online Section Newsletters PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

Continue to Expand . . . . . . 20 Continued from page 1



Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 admission to a top law school. In gen- straight As in school, I told my English

eral, his dreams received strong sup- teacher that I wanted to be a lawyer,”

Members In the News . . . . . 22 port from family, friends and teachers, Simpkins said. “The response was that

although on at least one occasion maybe I should consider being a para-

Discounted Law Books

voicing his professional plans elicited legal. All these years later, I still don’t

Program Expands. . . . . . . . . 23

a less than supportive response. know if that was a racist remark, or if

New Members . . . . . . . . . . . 24 “It’s odd, because I’m still not sure it was simply the natural response

of the intent of the comment, but considering the overall environment I

when I was in 10th grade, getting was living in.”







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“It was a dramatic change in our lives to go from

the city life of Newark, with all of its diversity and New Jersey

activity, to Warren County, where it was very rural; Hearing Location

very white; and very, very dark at night…” Established

INVESTORS AND ARBITRATORS WILL NO

That environment was rural, and Working hard at all he did was a

LONGER NEED TO TRAVEL TO NEW

at the time predominately white, trait inherited from both parents.

YORK TO CONDUCT ARBITRATION AND

Mansfield Township in Warren Coun- Simpkins’ stay-at-home mother nur-

MEDIATION HEARINGS, THANKS TO A

ty, where the family moved shortly tured a drive to attend college in all of

RECENTLY ESTABLISHED NASD DISPUTE

after the 1967 Newark race riots. A her children. His father, a draftsman

RESOLUTION HEARING LOCATION IN

farming community, Mansfield’s who commuted to Nutley each day,

NEWARK.

teachers may not have thought in set an example of the value of hard

terms of training anyone, regardless of work and commitment in everything

The new location is the first in

race, for a career as a lawyer in those he did. Growing up in the Simpkins’

New Jersey, and became opera-

days, Simpkins reasoned. And that household brought with it a level of

tional on October 13. The estab-

may very well have been the reason responsibility and democracy that

lishment of a hearing location in

for his English teacher’s suggestion. served the children well.

Newark is the culmination of

Regardless of the intent behind “We were taught responsibility

several years of work by the NJSBA

the words, Simpkins never let the in a number of ways,” said Simpkins.

Securities Litigation and Regulatory

comment dampen his spirits, and may “When it came to watching TV, for

Enforcement Committee.

have ultimately given his teacher a example, my parents issued every-

“On behalf of the co-chairs of

new outlook on the prospects avail- one coupons for a certain number of

the committee, we are all extreme-

able to dedicated students. In fact, his hours of TV a week. Once your

ly pleased that the NASD estab-

move to Mansfield at around the age coupons were spent, you were done.

lished this New Jersey location for

of 10 often resulted in his dispelling But you got to choose what you

arbitrations in New Jersey,” says

preconceived notions. wanted to watch.”

Committee Co-Chair Claude E.

“It was a dramatic change in our If all goes according to plan, Simp-

Salomon. “It provides ease of acces-

lives to go from the city life of Newark, kins said he expects to raise his own

sibility for both claimants and

with all of its diversity and activity, to three children with the same sense of

respondents, everyone involved.”

Warren County, where it was very responsibility. And when it comes to

The Newark location will

rural; very white; and very, very dark the law practice he shares with his

increase investors’ and arbitrators’

at night,” Simpkins said. “I have to say wife, he sees their legal efforts as a

options when it comes to conduct-

that it wasn’t all that difficult to inte- chance to set a good example for their

ing arbitration and mediation hear-

grate myself into the community, four-year-old daughter and twin two-

ings. The new hearing location will

what I did face, though, was the fact year-old boys.

also help reduce the travel time

that they were not accustomed to “Working together gives us more

required for all participants to con-

African-Americans. Because of that, flexibility to combine family needs

vene a hearing.

they tended to equate us with what with professional obligations,” he said.

Arbitration and mediation

they saw portrayed on TV, like [Jimmy “If she needs to take one of the kids

claims assigned to the Newark facil-

Walker] on the show Good Times. That somewhere we can fit it in without a

ity will be administered out of the

was something I had to overcome — problem. And the best thing is that it’s

Northeast Regional Office of NASD

showing them that those images were extremely easy working together. She is

Dispute Resolution, located in New

not our reality.” truly my best friend.”

York City.









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MEMBERS HAVE HOT TIME AT MID-YEAR MEETING



The sun and sea served as the backdrop when the New Jersey State Bar

Association ventured to paradise for Mid-Year Meeting 2003 at the Atlantis in

Paradise Island, the Bahamas, November 5–9. In this idyllic setting, NJSBA

members had the opportunity to learn, network and socialize with colleagues

while indulging themselves at the exquisite Atlantis resort.



Bahamas Bar Association President Wayne Munroe wel- Ferrelli served as moderator.

comed attendees during the Opening Business Session. As evidenced by the list of participating groups, this

Munroe is with Lockhart & Munroe in Nassau. program was valuable for all trial practitioners. The Crimi-

The educational seminars included the showcase pro- nal Law, General Practice, Labor and Employment Law and

gram, “Doing Business in the Caribbean,” and featured Family Law sections cosponsored the program with ICLE.

Surinder Deal of the Nassau law firm of Higgs and Johnson. The Municipal Court Practice Section and ICLE cospon-

This informative program, cosponsored by the International sored a program on practical tips and tactics for cross-examin-

Law Section and the Institute for Continuing Legal Education ing witnesses that lawyers frequently encounter in municipal

(ICLE), covered general issues involved in handling overseas court and other venues, such as police officers. Municipal

business. Deal provided the program with a local touch. Court Judge Karimu Hill-Harvey, Kevin P. McCann of Chance

Steven M. Richman, of Duane Morris, LLP, served as & McCann, LLC, Eric C. Landman of Sherman & Viscomi and

moderator of the program, which included panelists Stuart Kenneth A. Vercammen of Kenneth Vercammen & Associates,

L. Pachman of Wolf Block Brach Eichler and Mark S. Gural- PC, presented “Cross-Examination: Tips and Tactics for Cross-

nick of Voorhees. ing Law Enforcement Witnesses and Other Professionals.”

The Family Law Section and ICLE presented “Hot Tips United States District Court Chief Judge John W. Bissell

in Family Law,” where family part judges and practitioners and Superior Court Judges F. Michael Giles and Marie White

discussed the latest developments and issues in this area. An Bell were the presenters in “Professional Responsibility in

added feature of this program was a presentation by William New Jersey: Commentary and Tips.” They discussed how to

M. Laufer, of Laufer Knapp Torzewski & Delana, on the avoid common ethics problems and pitfalls. Peter F. Bariso

holding in Lerner v. Laufer and what it means for attorneys Jr. of Chasan Leyner Bariso & Lamparello, PC, joined the

who mediate and review mediation agreements. judges on the panel for this program cosponsored by the

Hon. Nancy Sivilli, Hon. Daniel M. Waldman and Hon. Professional Responsibility Committee and ICLE.

Renee J. Weeks represented the family part bench on the “Statutory Attorneys’ Fees in Employment Litigation”

panel. Family law practitioners included John DeBartolo of was cosponsored by the Labor and Employment Law Sec-

Atkinson & DeBartolo, PC, and Richard Sevrin of Toms River. tion and ICLE. During the program, experienced employ-

Members of the bench participated in another timely ment law practitioners addressed the legal principles gov-

mid-year program titled, “Juror Perceptions and How They erning the award of statutory attorneys’ fees in this field of

Can Affect the Outcome of a Trial.” United States District litigation. Presenters also covered the nuts and bolts proce-

Court Judge Anne Thompson, Civil Part Presiding Judge dural aspects of the fee application process.

Paulette M. Sapp-Peterson, and Superior Court Judges Panelists included Domenick Carmagnola of Lum

Frances L. Antonin, Carol A. Ferentz and Jack M. Sabatino Danzis Drasco & Positan, LLC, Ralph Lamparello of Chasan

discussed how juror perceptions can change the outcome of Leyner Bariso & Lamparello, PC, Bruce P. McMoran of

a trial. They also reviewed how to avoid common mistakes McMoran & Associates, Steven W. Suflas of Ballard Spahr

and how to put your best foot forward in front of a jury. Andrews & Ingersoll, and Siobhan A. Teare of UMDNJ.

Burlington County Bar Association President-Elect James J. Mid-Year 2003 also featured a special young adults



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program titled “Having Your Disc and Selling It Too.” The Over 50,000 sea animals, representing over 200 species,

program addressed the legal ramifications of violating copy- including sharks, piranha, stingray and sawfish, call the

right laws by making illegal copies of video games and CDs. world’s largest marine habitat at the Atlantis home. The

Geared to youth ages 12 to 18, the program explained legal waterscape of the resort contained aquariums, waterfalls,

rights and responsibilities, and participants conducted a lagoons and underground grottos. Water attractions includ-

mock trial in a relaxed and fun setting. ed pools, water slides and water sports. Throughout the

Panelists included Susan Feeney of McCarter & English, resort, large viewing windows and bridges allowed guests to

John C. Eastlack Jr. of Holston MacDonald Uzdavinis & study marine life in action.

Ziegler, James J. Gerrow Jr. of the Burlington County Prose- The Atlantis experience also included water bikes, pad-

cutor’s Office, Peggy Sheahan Knee of The Knee Law Firm dle boats, kayaks, water hammocks and snorkeling equip-

and Peter Tu of Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc. ment for rent. Guests registered for scuba lessons, and

Finally, Alfred A. Arnold of Arnold & Arnold presented enjoyed a sailing adventure on a state-of-the-art, 54-foot or

“Workers’ Compensation Questions and Answers: Insight 63-foot catamaran.

From An Expert.” Club Rush, for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17,

All mid-year programs offered CLE credits, with the and the Discovery Channel Camp, for kids from four to 12,

exception of the youth program. offered young people space to gather to do their own thing.

Adults enjoyed the fabulous Atlantis Casino that spans

Fun in the Sun a seven-acre lagoon and links the Royal and Coral Towers.

Atlantis was the perfect setting for leisurely networking The casino featured brilliant glass sculptures by artist Dale

and social events, beginning with the Welcome Reception, Chihuly.

which started with a personalized tour of The Dig. This aquar- Atlantis also offered world-class duty-free shopping,

ium attraction and re-creation of the Lost City of Atlantis from the latest fashions and genuine Havana cigars, to one-

allowed guests to experience ancient artifacts firsthand. Exten- of-a-kind crystal creations, beach attire and children’s cloth-

sive rooms and exhibits like the Jewel Fish Tank and Crystal ing and toys. The Crystal Court Shops featured haute cou-

Machine Room were filled with exciting opportunities for bud- ture boutiques, and other shopping venues at the resort

ding archeologists. The reception and buffet dinner followed. offered fine jewelry, liquor, signature Atlantis wear and gear

St. John & Wayne, LLC and Seton Hall University for adults and children. The BahamaCraft Centre was with-

School of Law hosted receptions open to all attendees. The in a two-minute walk, and historic Nassau was only a water

Seton Hall reception featured a beach party theme. The Mid- taxi ride away.

Year Meeting closed with the President’s Reception and Din- Mid-Year 2003 fulfilled its promise as an extraordinary

ner in the Atlantis Ballroom. experience from all vantage points — from CLE programming

The Ocean Club Golf Course was the site of the Mid- to marine environments to the quest for the lost city of

Year 2003 golf tournament. Of course there was plenty for Atlantis. NJSBA members will remember Mid-Year 2003 in

the non-golfer to do as well. Paradise Island, Bahamas.



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JUDGES GIBSON AND KEEFE RECEIVE MCLAUGHLIN AWARD



A retired judge who handled Mount Laurel rather than that he’s a guy with a

very straight non-negotiable moral

challenges and another who managed statewide compass in all of his decision making

asbestos litigation received the James J. McLaughlin whether it be business or family,”

said Keefe Jr. “His strong moral com-

Award from the NJSBA Civil Trial Bar Section on pass is maybe why people recognize

September 25, at the Hyatt in New Brunswick. him and think of him as a standout.

That’s why he’s been recognized for

the award.”

The section bestowed its annual respect, and he always conveyed a Keefe Sr. was appointed as judge

award to retired Superior Court Judges sense of humor even though he did of the Middlesex County Juvenile and

L. Anthony Gibson and John E. Keefe handle some pretty serious cases.” Domestic Relations Court in 1977, and

Sr. for demonstrating civility, legal Since 1981, Gibson served as act- was elevated to the Law Division of

competence and professionalism in ing assignment judge of the the Superior Court two years later. His

the practice of civil trial law. Atlantic/Cape May vicinage and as a responsibility included the manage-

“The Civil Trial Bar Section bases member and vice chair of the state ment of all statewide asbestos litiga-

its McLaughlin Award nominations on Judicial Education and Seminars Com- tion, and he developed uniform dis-

the model of its namesake, Jim mittee. He is a former chair of the covery procedures that were recog-

McLaughlin,” said section executive Supreme Court Committees on Creat- nized on a national level.

committee member Michael P. Mad- ing a Master Plan for Judicial Educa- “Judge Keefe designed the entire

den. “We look for demeanor and pro- tion as well as Court House Facilities. asbestos litigation which was novel

fessionalism, and it just happens that He served as a member of the state and is still followed,” said Lynch Mar-

this year, we are honoring two judges Judicial Performance Committee and tin partner James D. Martin.

who are wonderful judges and on the Disposition Review Panel for “The mass tort court follows that

lawyers.” Megan’s Law. outline in the mass litigation that they

Judge Gibson began his judicial After leaving the bench, Gibson do. He has always been recognized as

career in October 1977, when he was joined the Pleasantville law firm of one of the state’s leading authorities in

appointed to the Atlantic County Youngblood, Corcoran, Lafferty, product liability.”

court. In 1981, only four years after his Hyberg & Waldman, PA as of counsel. In 1984, Keefe Sr. was named pre-

first appointment to the bench, he was “A New Brunswick guy through siding judge of the Superior Court,

appointed to the prestigious position and through,” is one way that John Chancery Division, Middlesex County

of presiding judge of the Chancery Keefe Jr. describes his dad – the family’s and served in that capacity and as

Division. During this time, the first college graduate who went to Rut- asbestos judge until his appointment to

Atlantic County court handled a great gers on a football scholarship, then the Appellate Division in July 1988. His

deal of litigation involving the coun- Rutgers Law School, practiced in a New judicial career spanned nearly 25 years.

ty’s economic expansion, particularly Brunswick law firm, and then returned During his tenure in the Superior

cases related to the burgeoning casino to the New Brunswick law firm of Court, Keefe served on numerous

industry. In June 1983, Gibson became Lynch Martin following his retirement committees and chaired the commit-

one of only three judges designated to from the bench as presiding judge of tees on Model Civil Jury Instructions,

hear Mount Laurel challenges. the Appellate Division in 2001. Asbestos Litigation and Complex Case

“Judge Gibson is extremely “He’s very much a self-made Management. In 2001, he received the

patient and very professional,” said man in terms of my looking up to Distinguished Service Award for Excel-

Madden. “He treats everyone with him, but it’s not so much as a lawyer lence in Legal Education from ICLE.







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NJSBA Awards Members’

Legislative Advocacy Efforts

The NJSBA celebrated the work of its members Uniform Probate Code — a bill more

than a decade in the making — and

on the legislative front with the association’s

further effort in opposing legislation

annual legislative awards on Sept. 19, 2003, that relates to establishing trusts for

the 9/11 families,” said Walker.

during the board of trustees meeting at the

Knee is a partner in The Knee Law

New Jersey Law Center. Firm in Saddle Brook, where she prac-

tices estate planning and administra-

NJSBA President Karol Corbin nition Award for their work on the tion, and elder law. Henkel is a share-

Walker presented the Distinguished NJSBA-drafted guardianship bill, S- holder in the firm of Kulzer & DiPado-

Legislative Service Award to Immedi- 2017/A-3638 (Singer/Weinberg). The va, PA, in Haddonfield, where his prac-

ate Past President Richard J. Badolato bill promotes, among other things, tice includes complex estate planning,

for his efforts on medical malpractice limited guardianship in such proceed- tax-exempt organizations and probate

reform. Badolato spent hours and ings and autonomy for the mentally and trust law. DeMaio is a partner in

weekends representing the interests of incapacitated. In addition to drafting the Matawan law firm of DeMaio &

the NJSBA, appearing on broadcast the bill, they met with staff of the DeMaio, and concentrates his practice

media, writing editorials, creating and Administrative Office of the Courts to in the areas of estate planning and

participating on the Task Force on work on amendments to the bill, and administration, probate litigation, fed-

Medical Malpractice, testifying before met with groups to gain support for eral and state taxation, charitable giv-

the state Legislature and meeting with the legislation. ing, and the organization and transfer

physicians and other groups. Whitenack is a partner in the Mor- of family businesses.

The annual Distinguished Legisla- ristown law firm of Schenck, Price, Former Individual Rights Section

tive Service Award is the highest recog- Smith & King, LLP, devoting a substan- Chair Stephen M. Latimer received the

nition bestowed by the NJSBA to its tial portion of her practice to trust and Legislative Recognition Award for his

members for advancing the association’s estate litigation and elder and disability work on revisions to the bill that pro-

legislative agenda. The awards are a law. Littman is a partner in the health hibits the imposition of the death

yearly opportunity to acknowledge law department of Norris, McLaughlin penalty for mentally incapacitated

commitment to the state bar’s legislative & Marcus, PC, in Somerville, practicing defendants. He volunteered to be the

goals and members’ willingness to testi- exclusively in the area of health law, expert witness on behalf of the NJSBA,

fy, prepare amendments and contact with clients in New Jersey and other testified in support of the bill,

legislators on the association’s behalf. states. Brogan is an elder law practition- researched the law in other jurisdic-

Nine NJSBA members received the er with a solo practice in Point Pleasant. tions, discussed issues with other

Legislative Recognition Award, pre- NJSBA Secretary Peggy Sheahan experts and drafted refinements to the

sented to members whose legislative Knee, Real Property, Probate and Trust legislation. He also actively participat-

service also was noteworthy. Law Section Chair Glenn A. Henkel, ed in meetings with various interest

Former Elder Law Section Chair and section Assistant Secretary for Pro- groups, including the ARC of New Jer-

Shirley Berger Whitenack, former bate Andrew J. DeMaio received the sey, the ACLU, the governor’s counsel

Health and Hospital Law Section Chair recognition award for their efforts on and the attorney general’s office. He

Marion Littman and former Elder Law probate matters. served as a speaker at a recent ARC of

Section Legislative Coordinator Robert Knee, Henkel and DeMaio “per- New Jersey conference held at the Law

Brogan received the Legislative Recog- formed extraordinary work on the Continued on Page 12







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PROFESSIONAL COMMISSION HONORS ACHIEVEMENTS



The New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in Professional Lawyer of the Year Awards

in 1997 as a means of calling attention

the Law celebrated the achievements of attorneys at to the positive contributions lawyers

its annual luncheon and awards ceremony with the make to society and the profession.

Bar associations are asked to choose

presentation of the Professional Lawyer of the Year award winners who exemplify, by con-

Awards and Daniel J. O’Hern Award. duct and character, a truly profession-

al lawyer — a lawyer who is respected

by colleagues for professional behavior

THE COMMISSION IS A COOPERATIVE his professional life earning the respect as well as competence.

VENTURE BETWEEN THE NJSBA, THE of judges, lawyers and clients alike.” The following nominees, selected

STATE JUDICIARY AND NEW JERSEY’S Greenblatt’s commitment to the by bar associations from across the

THREE LAW SCHOOLS. ITS GOAL IS TO profession is evidenced by his years of state, received Professional Lawyer of

ENHANCE THE SPIRIT OF PROFESSIONALISM service to the bar. He is a past presi- the Year Awards.

AMONG THE LAWYERS OF NEW JERSEY, dent of the NJSBA and the Cumber- Mark E. Roddy, Atlantic County

STRESS THE TRADITIONAL VALUES OF THE land County Bar Association, and has Bar Association, a solo practitioner in

BAR AND PROMOTE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE served both organizations in a variety Pleasantville and a certified criminal

IN THE BAR AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. of ways since his admission to the bar. trial attorney with an active criminal

His bar activity includes service on the law practice.

Greenblatt Honored board of trustees of the NJSBA, the Dennis P. LaHiff, Bergen County

Jay H. Greenblatt was honored New Jersey State Bar Foundation, and Bar Association, a Glen Rock practi-

with the 2003 O’Hern Award, recog- New Jersey Lawyer–the Newspaper, in tioner and past president of the Bergen

nizing commitment to professional- addition to participation on numerous County Bar Association and the Coun-

ism, career achievement, and service committees at both the state and ty Bar Presidents Association.

to the profession and community. A county bar level. Greenblatt was John F. Kearney III, Burlington

partner in the law firm of Greenblatt appointed by the Supreme Court of County Bar Association, a Moorestown

& Laube in Vineland, Greenblatt has New Jersey to sit on the Advisory attorney and past president of the

been practicing law in New Jersey for Committee on Professional Ethics, Burlington County Bar Association.

40 years. He has long been recognized and served for 11 years. Gladys E. Rodriquez, Camden

as one of the finest trial lawyers in the In addition to his bar activities, County Bar Association, a 17-year vet-

state, and is a fellow of the American Greenblatt is past chair of the board of eran of the Camden County Prosecu-

College of Trial Lawyers, the Interna- directors of Newcomb Health Services tor’s Office in a variety of positions,

tional Academy of Trial Lawyers and and Newcomb Medical Center, and a including her current assignment as

American Bar Foundation. former member of the board of direc- chief of a unit responsible for the

“Jay Greenblatt epitomizes our tors of the South Jersey Health System. implementation of Megan’s Law in

definition of professionalism, whether In 1998, he received the Equal Justice Camden County.

it is in his relationships with opposing medal from Legal Services of New Jer- George B. Neidig Jr., Cape May

counsel or his friends,” said commis- sey, and in 2002 was honored with the County Bar Association, a solo practi-

sion member Alan I. Gould. “His Bishop’s Medal from the Diocese of tioner in Avalon and past president of

integrity is beyond reproach and his Camden. the Cape May County Bar Association

involvement and loyalty to the bar and and past member of the NJSBA’s Judi-

the judicial system are exemplary. He Professional Lawyer Awards cial and Prosecutorial Appointments

has distinguished himself throughout The commission began presenting Committee.







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Jay H. Greenblatt, Cumberland Association. ner & Ershow-Levenberg in Clark, is a

County Bar Association, a past presi- H. Frank Carpentier, Monmouth past president of the Union County

dent of both the NJSBA and Cumber- Bar Association, is a partner in the Bar Association.

land County Bar Association, and a firm of Carton Arvantis McGreevy Amrita Master Dalal, Asian-Pacific

fellow of the International Academy of Argeris Zager & Aikens of Tinton Falls, American Lawyers Association, is

Trial Lawyers, the American College of and a past president and trustee of the employment and labor counsel for

Trial Lawyers and the American Bar Monmouth Bar Association. GAF Materials in Wayne, a past presi-

Foundation. Thomas R. Curtin, Morris County dent of the Asian Pacific American

John P. McGee, Essex County Bar Bar Association, is a partner in the Lawyers Association of New Jersey and

Association, a partner in the Millburn Morristown firm of Graham Curtin & the first South Asian elected to that

firm of McDermott & McGee, and a Sheridan, a past president of the New position.

past president of the Essex County Bar Jersey State and Morris County Bar Paulette Brown, Association of

Association. associations and served as chair of the Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey,

Kenneth A. DiMuzio, Gloucester Commission on Professionalism in the is a partner in the Newark office of

County Bar Association, a partner in Law. Duane Morris and a past president of

the Woodbury firm of Hoffman Eugene M. Mulvaney, Ocean the National Bar Association and the

DiMuzio & Hoffman, and a past presi- County Bar Association, is a partner in Association of Black Women Lawyers

dent of the Gloucester County Bar the Toms River firm of Mulvaney of New Jersey.

Association. Coronato & Brady, and a past presi- Dean L. Burrell, Garden State Bar

Judge Seymour Margulies (Ret.), dent and trustee of the Ocean County Association, is counsel to Penske Truck

Hudson County Bar Association, who Bar Association. Leasing, with prior experience with

served in Hudson County and saw Robert L. Stober, Passaic County the firm Grotta Glassman & Hoffman

duty in all of the trial parts of the Bar Association, has been a solo practi- in Roseland, having joined them from

court. Although he recently retired, he tioner in Clifton for 15 years, and cur- the National Labor Relations Board.

still serves on part-time recall status, rently serves on the board of trustees Ramon de la Cruz, Hispanic Bar

handling civil commitment hearings. of the Passaic County Bar Association. Association, is director of the Division

Joseph S. Novak, Hunterdon William L. Horner, Salem County of Elections in the Office of the State

County Bar Association, a partner in Bar Association, practices with his Attorney General, a past president of

the Clinton firm of Novak & Novak, father at the firm of Horner and Horner the Hispanic Bar Association, a former

is a past president of the Hunterdon in Salem, and is a past president of the chair of the NJSBA’s Minorities in the

County Bar Association, a member Salem County Bar Association. Profession Section and a trustee of the

of the board of directors of New Jer- Richard A. Norris, Somerset Coun- Hudson County Bar Association.

sey Lawyer Newspaper and a former ty Bar Association, is a partner in the Ruth Rabstein, New Jersey

member of the NJSBA Board of Somerville firm of Norris McLaughlin Women Lawyers Association, was a

Trustees. & Marcus, a past president of the Som- partner in the firm of Pellettieri Rab-

Judge Anne E. Thompson, Mercer erset County Bar Association and a fel- stein and Altman until her retirement

County Bar Association, served as low of the American Academy of Mat- a decade ago, practicing law for over

chief judge of the U.S. District Court rimonial Lawyers. 55 years. Long active in social causes,

for the District of New Jersey from William M. Cox, Sussex County she was one of the founders of the

1994 until 2001. Bar Association, is a partner in the Trenton NAACP and was active in the

Warren W. Wilentz, Middlesex Newton firm of Dolan & Dolan, prac- women’s caucus in the Mercer County

County Bar Association, has practiced ticing law for over 50 years, and a past Bar Association.

law for over 50 years and is a partner president of the Sussex County Bar

in the Woodbridge firm of Wilentz Association. Badolato to Lead Commission

Goldman & Spitzer and a past presi- Stanley A. Fink, Union County NJSBA Immediate Past President

dent of the Middlesex County Bar Bar Association, a partner in Fink Ros- Richard J. Badolato will serve as chair







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of the commission for a two-year term, profession. I will continue the efforts tion of Principles of Professionalism

succeeding Chief Justice Deborah T. of my predecessors to reach out to all which serve as guidelines of conduct

Poritz of the Supreme Court of New segments of the legal community to for lawyers and judges; a lawyer

Jersey. raise awareness about professional- counseling program for use by coun-

“I am honored to have been ism, and encourage lawyers and ty bar associations and a Lawyer’s

chosen, and I look forward to explor- judges, by their own actions and Pledge for newly admitted members

ing innovative ways to promote pro- conduct, to set an example for col- of the bar. The commission also

fessionalism within the bar, among leagues to follow,” said Badolato, a sponsors educational seminars for

judges, and in the law schools, partner in the Roseland law firm of judges and lawyers and annually

particularly through programs aimed Connell Foley. presents awards to lawyers who

at bolstering the important values The commission was created in exhibit outstanding conduct and

that have long defined the legal 1995. Its achievements include adop- character.







NJSBA AWARDS MEMBERS’

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY EFFORTS

LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT Continued from Page 9





Center focusing on various mental

Law Clerk retardation issues, including the death

penalty. He is a partner in the Hacken-

Referral sack law firm of Loughlin & Latimer.

Banking Law Section Legislative

Program Coordinator Robert M. Jaworski

received the Legislative Recognition

Award for his work on proposed regu-

The Law Clerk Referral Program links young lawyers or law

lations governing parity between state

students who are seeking hands-on experience with firms in need of

and federal banks. They reinvigorated

part-time or full-time office assistance.

the Banking Law Section legislatively

This FREE employment service is offered in cooperation with

by proposing draft legislation to pro-

the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Law Office Management

vide for dedicated fees in the Depart-

Committee and Young Lawyers Division, Rutgers Law

ment of Banking and advanced the

School–Camden, Rutgers Law School–Newark and Seton Hall

section’s position on predatory lend-

University School of Law.

ing, consistent with NJSBA policy.

Participating employers must be members of the State Bar

Jaworski is a partner with Reed

Association.

Smith, and focuses his practice on

Call NJSBA Member Services at 732-249-5000 for an employer

consumer credit compliance and

registration form or for more information about the many other

other regulatory issues of concern to

benefits of membership.

banks, thrifts, mortgage bankers, sec-

Young lawyers and law students seeking more information about

ondary mortgage lenders, finance

the Law Clerk Referral Program are also encouraged to call.

companies and industry-related trade



NEW JERSEY STATE BAR ASSOCIATION associations.

New Jersey Law Center

One Constitution Square

New Br unswick, NJ 08901-1520

www.njsba.com





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SECTION NEWS

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW anniversary of their appointments. Law sections and the Administrative

The section cosponsored “Ethical The section held a dinner meeting in Office of the Courts “Interviewing

Issues Facing Government & Policy September, and will also hold a dinner Children as Witnesses in Civil, Crimi-

Sector Lawyers” with the Criminal, meeting on February 3. nal, Family and Other Matters.” The

Federal Practice, Individual Rights, section also cosponsored the seminar

Local Government, Minorities in the CASINO LAW “Lerner v. Laufer: What Does it Mean

Profession, Municipal Court Practice The section held a reception and din- for Your Practice?,” which included a

and Women in the Profession sec- ner for members and their guests, and panel of attorneys involved in arguing

tions. The section also hosted a din- cosponsored with the New Jersey Divi- the actual case. The program’s cospon-

ner meeting for its general member- sion of Gaming Enforcement, the sors included the Certified Trial, Dis-

ship, and cosponsored with ICLE the Casino Control Commission and pute Resolution, Family Law and Gen-

2003 Administrative Law Bench-Bar ICLE, Casino Law 2003, providing eral Practice sections, along with the

Conference, a day-long program on general practitioners with an opportu- Justice Marie Garibaldi ADR Inn of

presenting matters before the Office of nity to learn about casino law from Court, the New Jersey Association of

Administrative Law. industry insiders. Professional Mediators, the New Jersey

Chapter of Family and Conciliation

BANKING LAW CERTIFIED ATTORNEYS Courts and ICLE. The section also

The section cosponsored with the Cor- The section held a dinner presentation hosted the 2003 McLaughlin Awards

porate and Business Law, Intellectual focusing on “A Trial Lawyer’s View Dinner, celebrating the accomplish-

Property Law and Taxation Law sec- From the Supreme Court Bench.” The ments of the Hon. L. Anthony Gibson

tions, along with the NJSBA Internet & section cosponsored the seminar and the Hon. John E. Keefe Sr.

Computer Law Committee and the “Lerner v. Laufer: What Does it Mean

New Jersey Corporate Counsel Associ- for Your Practice?,” which included a CONSTRUCTION AND PUBLIC

ation, the fourth annual Business Law panel of attorneys involved in arguing CONTRACT LAW

Symposium. Participants chose from the actual case. The program’s cospon- A breakfast meeting open to all mem-

over 20 workshops geared toward sors included the Civil Trial Bar, Dis- bers was held on October 15, with an

attorneys and other professionals who pute Resolution, Family Law and Gen- additional gathering scheduled for

provide counsel to start-up and eral Practice sections, along with the November 12. A dinner meeting will

mature businesses. The section Justice Marie Garibaldi ADR Inn of be open to all members on December

cosponsored with the Dispute Resolu- Court, the New Jersey Association of 18. The section previously hosted a

tion Section and the Young Lawyers Professional Mediators, the New Jersey meeting focusing on “Developments

Division “ADR in Financial and Com- Chapter of Family and Conciliation in AIA Contract Documents.”

mercial Transactions,” a panel discus- Courts and ICLE.

sion with Department of Banking & CORPORATE AND BUSINESS LAW

Insurance Commissioner Holly Bakke. CIVIL TRIAL BAR The section cosponsored with ICLE

The section also sponsored a program The section cosponsored with the “Estate Planning in the 21st Century,”

titled “Parity, Preemption, Prepayment NJSBA Class Actions Committee and featuring Roy M. Adams, one of the

Penalties & Predatory Lending.” ICLE, “Class Action Law & Procedure nation’s most respected estate planning

in New Jersey,” a seminar for plaintiffs practitioners and speakers on the sub-

BANKRUPTCY LAW and defense attorneys who handle ject, who reviewed recent develop-

The section hosted its annual dinner, complex litigation in state and federal ments that impact, and in some cases

honoring Judges Gloria M. Burns and courts. The section cosponsored with imperil, certain estate planning devices.

Kathryn C. Ferguson on the 10th ICLE, the Criminal Law and Family The section cosponsored with the







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Banking Law Section, the Intellectual Administrative Law, Federal Practice, cosponsor with ICLE “Building Prof-

Property Law Section, the Taxation Law Individual Rights, Local Government, itable Trusts,” geared to appeal to all

Section, the NJSBA Internet & Comput- Minorities in the Profession, Munici- levels of practice. The section previ-

er Law Committee and the New Jersey pal Court Practice and Women in the ously cosponsored with ICLE the sixth

Corporate Counsel Association the Profession sections. annual Elder & Disability Law Sympo-

fourth annual Business Law Sympo- sium. The section also cosponsored

sium. Participants chose from over 20 DISPUTE RESOLUTION with the Family Law Section and ICLE

workshops geared toward attorneys On November 24, the section and the “The Graying of Divorce,” addressing

and other professionals who provide Justice Marie Garibaldi ADR Inn of factors practitioners need to consider

counsel to start-up and mature busi- Court will cosponsor an advanced when a long-standing marriage ends,

nesses. The section also cosponsored mediation clinic to enhance partici- and “Handling Non-Probate Assets,

with ICLE “The Soup to Nuts of Open- pants’ ability to mediate more complex addressing the factors to consider

ing a Restaurant in New Jersey,” disputes. The section cosponsored with when drafting an estate plan, with the

addressing the business and legal con- the New Jersey Department of Banking Real Property, Probate and Trust Law

siderations in organizing and operating and Insurance, the inn of court and the Section and ICLE. Roundtable meet-

a restaurant, from formation to food New Jersey Association for Professional ings are scheduled for January 12 and

handling. Mediators the 2003 Conference on February 23. Business meetings, open

ADR & Insurance Issues, addressing the to all section members, will be held on

CRIMINAL LAW current state of affairs of ADR practice December 10 and February 11.

The section cosponsored with ICLE related to insurance cases. The section

“Search & Seizure Law: Update 2003,” also cosponsored with the Banking Law ENTERTAINMENT, ARTS AND SPORTS LAW

reviewing current issues and providing Section and the Young Lawyers Divi- The section sponsored with ICLE

practice tips for both new and experi- sion “ADR in Financial and Commer- “Developing a Sports Law Practice,”

enced practitioners, and “Leading New cial Transactions,” a panel discussion introducing participants to the special

Jersey Supreme Court Criminal Cases,” with Holly Bakke. On November 4, the aspects of the field.

designed to educate prosecutors, section began cosponsoring with the

defenders and criminal trial attorneys inn of court a four-part civil mediation ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

of all levels. The section cosponsored training course. Participants who suc- On November 24, the section will

with the General Practice, Labor and cessfully complete the course will meet sponsor a program titled “Current

Employment Law and Family Law sec- the initial requirements to become a Issues of the NJDEP.” Section members

tions, as well as ICLE, “Juror Percep- court-approved mediator. The section participated in a planning meeting

tions and How They Can Affect the cosponsored the seminar “Lerner v. with the New York State Bar Associa-

Outcome of a Trial,” providing valu- Laufer: What Does it Mean for Your tion to discuss developing a joint

able information for all trial practi- Practice?,” which included a panel of program on the Hudson River. The

tioners. The section also sponsored attorneys involved in arguing the actu- section hosted the 2003 Environmen-

“Reflections on the New Jersey Crimi- al case. The program’s cosponsors tal Law Forum Weekend, cosponsored

nal Code as it Approaches 25 Years,” included the Civil Trial Bar, Certified by ICLE and the New Jersey Corporate

with the Hon. Edwin H. Stern, and Trial, Family Law and General Practice Council Association’s Environmental

“Interviewing Children as Witnesses sections, along with the Justice Marie Committee.

in Civil, Criminal, Family & Other Garibaldi ADR Inn of Court, the New

Matters,” cosponsored with the Civil Jersey Association of Professional Medi- FAMILY LAW

Trial Bar and Family Law sections and ators, the New Jersey Chapter of Family On November 15, the section will

the Administrative Office of the and Conciliation Courts and ICLE. cosponsor with ICLE “What Tax

Courts. The section also cosponsored Returns Really Tell You: A Primer for

“Ethical Issues Facing Government & ELDER & DISABILITY LAW Family Law Judges & Practitioners.”

Policy Sector Lawyers” with the On December 6, the section will Executive Committee dinner meetings







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will be held November 18, January 13 sey.” On January 13, the section will Complexities.” A dinner meeting has

and February 10, and a holiday recep- sponsor a trip to Washington, D.C. for also been scheduled for January 22.

tion will be held December 8. The sec- those who wish to be admitted to the The section previously cosponsored

tion cosponsored with the Elder & Dis- U.S. Supreme Court. The section with ICLE its annual Health & Hospi-

ability Law Section and ICLE “The cosponsored “Ethical Issues Facing tal Law Symposium, featuring an up-

Graying of Divorce,” addressing factors Government & Policy Sector Lawyers” to-the-minute analysis of healthcare

practitioners need to consider when a with the Administrative Law, Crimi- issues, and “Medical Malpractice

long-standing marriage ends, and nal, Individual Rights, Local Govern- Insurance Crisis: Interim Tactics for

cosponsored with ICLE, the Civil Trial ment, Minorities in the Profession, Dealing With a Problem Awaiting

Section and the Administrative Office Municipal Court Practice and Women Solution.”

of the Courts “Interviewing Children as in the Profession sections.

Witnesses in Civil, Criminal, Family IMMIGRATION, NATURALIZATION AND

and Other Matters.” During the Mid- GENERAL PRACTICE AMERICANISM

Year Meeting, the section cosponsored On December 8, the section will host a On November 19 the section will

with ICLE “Hot Tips in Family Law,” dinner meeting open to all members. cosponsor with ICLE “New Systems:

with ICLE and the Criminal Law, Gen- The section previously cosponsored New Challenges for Immigration Attor-

eral Practice and Labor and Employ- with the Criminal Law, Labor and neys, in-house counsel & Human

ment Law sections “Juror Perceptions Employment Law and Family Law sec- Resource Personnel.” On January 21,

and How They Can Affect the Outcome tions, as well as ICLE, “Juror Percep- the section will host “Advanced Immi-

of a Trial,” and with the Young Lawyers tions and How They Can Affect the gration Practice; Strategies & Solutions

Division and ICLE “Alimony Basics,” Outcome of a Trial,” providing valu- for Specific Occupations,” a discussion

providing practitioners with the nuts able information for all trial practi- of several industry segments and how to

and bolts on how to handle marital dis- tioners. The section cosponsored the deal with immigration matters related

solution cases. The section cosponsored seminar “Lerner v. Laufer: What Does it to each. The section previously cospon-

a five-part series titled “Mediation Mean for Your Practice?,” which sored with ICLE “Immigration Law

Training — Family Law Cases,” with included a panel of attorneys involved Basics,” designed to familiarize partici-

the Justice Marie Garibaldi ADR Inn of in arguing the actual case. The pro- pants with the U.S. agencies responsible

Court and ICLE. The seminar “Lerner v. gram’s cosponsors included the Certi- for the immigration process.

Laufer: What Does it Mean for Your fied Trial, Civil Trial Bar, Dispute Reso-

Practice?,” which included a panel of lution and Family Law sections, along INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS

attorneys involved in arguing the actu- with the Justice Marie Garibaldi ADR The section cosponsored “Ethical

al case, was cosponsored with the Civil Inn of Court, the New Jersey Associa- Issues Facing Government & Policy

Trial Bar, Certified Trial, Dispute Resolu- tion of Professional Mediators, the Sector Lawyers” with the Administra-

tion and General Practice sections, New Jersey Chapter of Family and tive Law, Criminal, Federal Practice,

along with the Justice Marie Garibaldi Conciliation Courts and ICLE. The Local Government, Minorities in the

ADR Inn of Court, the New Jersey Asso- section also hosted a dinner meeting Profession, Municipal Court Practice

ciation of Professional Mediators, the with a program titled “Selling Your and Women in the Profession sections.

New Jersey Chapter of Family and Con- Practice in the Most Unlikely Places,”

ciliation Courts and ICLE. addressing how to develop business INSURANCE LAW

and expand your practice. On December 3 and February 19, the

FEDERAL PRACTICE & PROCEDURES section will host dinner meetings

SECTION HEALTH AND HOSPITAL LAW open to all members. During the

On November 20, the section will On November 13, the section hosted December 3 meeting the section will

sponsor a program titled “New Proce- a dinner meeting focusing on “EMTA- focus on “The Work of the IFP.” The

dures for Case Management/Electronic LA: An Overview of the Final Rule section previously sponsored pro-

Case Filing in the District of New Jer- and Perspectives on Navigating its grams titled “Increasing Competition







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and Attracting Insurers to New Jersey,” Cases,” “Using Courtroom Technology for appearing before local planning

“State of the Insurance Market as it is in Employment Law Cases,” “Statutory and zoning boards.

Affected by External Forces,” and Attorneys’ Fees in Employment Litiga-

“Insurance Litigation Strategies.” tion,” “Workplace Harassment: Update MINORITIES IN THE PROFESSION

2003” and “Mock Trial of an Employ- On January 7 the section will host a

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW ment Discrimination Case.” The sec- membership meeting. On December 4,

The section cosponsored with the Cor- tion cosponsored with the Individual the section will serve as a cosponsor of

porate and Business Law, Banking Law Rights and the Minorities in the Profes- the Annual Holiday Reception of

and Taxation Law sections, as well as sion sections “Making and Defending a Standing Committee on Diversity. On

the NJSBA Internet & Computer Law Case of Discrimination: A Primer to February 12 the section will host a

Committee and the New Jersey Corpo- Practicing Before the EEOC and DCR.” Black History Month program, which

rate Counsel Association, the fourth During the Mid-Year Meeting, the sec- is still in development. The section

annual Business Law Symposium. Par- tion cosponsored with the Criminal cosponsored the Minority Judges

ticipants chose from over 20 work- Law, General Practice and Family Law Reception with the Diversity Commit-

shops geared toward attorneys and sections, as well as ICLE, “Juror Percep- tee and Government Lawyers Com-

other professionals who provide coun- tions and How They Can Affect the mittee, along with the specialty bar

sel to start-up and mature businesses. Outcome of a Trial.”” associations. The section cosponsored

“Ethical Issues Facing Government &

INTERNATIONAL LAW AND LAND USE LAW Policy Sector Lawyers” with the

ORGANIZATIONS On October 24, the section held a Administrative Law, Criminal, Federal

On January 15, the section will board of directors meeting. Additional Practice, Individual Rights, Local Gov-

cosponsor with ICLE “Conducting meetings are set for November 18 and ernment, Municipal Court Practice

International Business Transactions.” December 16. The section cospon- and Women in the Profession sec-

The program will provide attorneys sored with the Local Government Law tions. The section also cosponsored

and financial professionals with infor- Section and ICLE “Practicing Before with Rutgers School of Law-Camden, a

mation to handle today’s hottest inter- Land Use Boards,” providing the day-long legal writing workshop for

national issues. The section previously basics and practical tips for appearing law students and new attorneys.

cosponsored with ICLE “Doing Busi- before local planning and zoning

ness in the Caribbean,” highlighting a boards. The section also sponsored the MUNICIPAL COURT PRACTICE

panelist from a firm in the Bahamas. 2003 Land Use Update, featuring some On December 1, the section will host a

of the state’s leading practitioners pre- business meeting open to the mem-

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW senting a comprehensive review of bership. The section recently cospon-

On November 24, the section will recent land use law cases. sored with ICLE “Cross-Examination:

cosponsor its 25th (NLRB) Labor Law Tips and Tactics for Crossing Law

Conference, offering three panel dis- LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW Enforcement Witnesses and Other Pro-

cussions on labor relations, current The section cosponsored “Ethical fessionals,” focusing on the skills

issues and trends. The cosponsors will Issues Facing Government & Policy needed to handle witnesses in munic-

include the Region 22 National Labor Sector Lawyers” with the Administra- ipal court and other venues. The sec-

Relations Board, Rutgers School of tive Law, Criminal, Federal Practice, tion also cosponsored with ICLE “Nav-

Management and Labor Relations, the Individual Rights, Minorities in the igating the New Jersey Motor Vehicle

New Jersey State AFL-CIO and ICLE. Profession, Municipal Court Practice Commission,” explaining how the

On February 9, the section will hold an and Women in the Profession sec- commission is organized, how to

executive committee meeting. The sec- tions. The section cosponsored with obtain information and how to effec-

tion has cosponsored with ICLE the Land Use Law Section and ICLE tively deal with agency personnel. The

“Client Selection and Case Evaluation “Practicing Before Land Use Boards,” section cosponsored “Ethical Issues

in Employment Discrimination providing the basics and practical tips Facing Government & Policy Sector







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Lawyers” with the Administrative Law, a dinner meeting. On December 10, through every aspect of a workers’

Criminal, Federal Practice, Individual the section will host the 50th semi- compensation case. The section also

Rights, Local Government, Minorities annual Tax and Estate Planning sponsored a workshop titled “Elec-

in the Profession, and Women in the Forum, offering participants more tronic Filing in Workers’ Compensa-

Profession sections. The section also than a dozen 30-minute programs. tion Court,” designed to instruct par-

sponsored a program titled “Contempt The section cosponsored with the Cor- ticipants in how to use the new e-fil-

of Court,” and a dinner meeting that porate and Business Law, Intellectual ing system.

addressed the topic of unsafe driving Property Law and Banking Law sec-

legislation. tions, as well as the NJSBA Internet & YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION

Computer Law Committee and the On November 11, the division hosted

PRODUCT LIABILITY AND TOXIC TORT New Jersey Corporate Counsel Associ- a wine tasting social, and on Novem-

On January 15 the section will sponsor ation, the fourth annual Business Law ber 18 members will launch a canned

a program titled “The Impact of HIPAA Symposium. Participants chose from food drive to benefit the Foodbank of

on Records Retrieval in Product Liabil- over 20 workshops geared toward Monmouth-Ocean. On December 10,

ity Cases.” The section recently spon- attorneys and other professionals who the division will host the annual YLD

sored “Daubert, Landrigan, Rubanick provide counsel to start-up and Brew Ho-Ho at J.J. Bittings Brewery

& Kemp: Federal and State Standards mature businesses. The section hosted Co, in Woodbridge. In February the

for Expert Witnesses.” the 11th annual New Jersey Tax Court division plans to cosponsor an educa-

Judges Reception. The section also tional seminar with the Young CPAs.

PUBLIC UTILITY LAW cosponsored with the Real Property, The division cosponsored with ICLE

The section cosponsored with ICLE Probate and Trust Law Section and “Introduction to Protecting IP Assets,”

“Recent Developments in Public Utili- ICLE “Estate Planning & Administra- providing an overview of the various

ties Law,” addressing current proce- tion After the 2002 New Jersey Busi- aspects of intellectual property law.

dures and recent developments. ness & Estate Tax Changes.” The division cosponsored with the

Dispute Resolution and Banking Law

REAL PROPERTY, PROBATE AND TRUST WOMEN IN THE PROFESSION sections, “ADR in Financial and Com-

LAW On November 18 and January 20, the mercial Transactions,” a panel discus-

On December 10, the section will hold section will host dinner meetings open sion with Holly Bakke. The division

a board of consultors meeting. The sec- to their membership. On December 4, cosponsored with the Family Law Sec-

tion cosponsored with ICLE the 5th the section will serve as a cosponsor of tion and ICLE “Alimony Basics,” pro-

annual New Jersey Trust & Estate Law the Annual Holiday Reception of viding practitioners with the nuts and

Forum, addressing everything from Standing Committee on Diversity. The bolts on how to handle marital disso-

how proposed ethics rules will impact section cosponsored “Ethical Issues lution cases. The section also cospon-

the practice to current probate trends. Facing Government & Policy Sector sored with ICLE “Business Law Basics,”

The section cosponsored with the Lawyers” with the Administrative Law, where a panel of some of the state’s

Elder & Disability Law Section and Criminal, Federal Practice, Individual most authoritative business law practi-

ICLE, “Handling Non-Probate Assets, Rights, Local Government, Minorities tioners shared their insights.

addressing the factors to consider in the Profession and Municipal Court

when drafting an estate plan. The sec- Practice sections.

tion cosponsored with the Taxation

Law Section and ICLE “Estate Planning WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW

& Administration After the 2002 New On December 4, the section will hold

Jersey Business & Estate Tax Changes.” an executive committee meeting. The

section cosponsored with ICLE

TAXATION LAW “Understanding Key Workers’ Com-

On December 3, the section will hold pensation Issues,” guiding participants







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NJSBA OFFERS NEW MEMBER DISCOUNTS

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their NJSBA ID number in order to discounted publications are listed







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EMPLOYMENT TIPS FROM THE NJSBA CAREER CENTER





Seven Tips to Preparing

a Winning Cover Letter

A COVER LETTER IS AN IMPORTANT TOOL priate for your résumé but further tence such as “I look forward to

THAT SHOULD INTEREST AN EMPLOYER IN illustrates your abilities. This speaking with you further, and

YOU AND YOUR RÉSUMÉ. ALWAYS SEND A includes work-related accomplish- will contact you later next week.”

COVER LETTER ALONG WITH YOUR ments, anecdotes, experiences Make sure you follow through

RÉSUMÉ, UNLESS INSTRUCTED OTHERWISE. and awards. Your networking con- with a phone call.

tacts, knowledge about the com-

The following are some tips to pany and personality should show A cover letter should be personal-

preparing a winning cover letter: through. ly addressed to the reader. Send an

5. Don’t go overboard. Avoid big original printout (preferably pro-

1. Always write a cover letter in busi- blocks of text and extraneous duced on a laser printer) on the same

ness format, personalized for the information. type of paper as the résumé. Never

job opening. Standard format send a photocopied cover letter, and

includes an introduction, two or make sure to double-check spelling.

three paragraphs of detail, a sum-

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4. Shine. In your cover letter, you the workplace productively. (Editor’s Note: This article was provided

can cite your skills, and include 7. End the letter by initiating the by the American Bar Association, and is

information that was not appro- next step. Conclude with a sen- reprinted here with permission.)





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PROFESSIONAL HELP WITH THE CLICK OF A MOUSE



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CALENDAR



Municipal Court Practice Section Meeting Minorities in the Profession Section Meeting Elder & Disability Law Section Meeting

Restricted Use Driver’s License 1/7/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center 2/12/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

12/1/03 4 p.m. N.J. Law Center

Elder & Disability Law Section Minorities in the Profession Section

NJLAP Roundtable Meeting Black History Month Program

10th Anniversary Dinner Gala 1/12/04 9 a.m. N.J. Law Center 2/12/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

12/1/03 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

Young Lawyers Division Paralegal Committee Meeting

Insurance Law Section Meeting Program Executive Committee Meeting 2/12/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

Work of the IFP 1/13/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

Women in the Profession Section Meeting

12/3/03 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

Diversity Committee Meeting 2/17/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

Taxation Law Section Meeting Program 1/13/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

Construction and Public Contract Law

The 2003 Federal Tax Law Changes

Family Law Section Section Meeting

12/3/03 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

Executive Committee Meeting 2/18/04 8 a.m. N.J. Law Center

Task Force on Diversity Holiday Reception 1/13/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

Insurance Law Section Meeting

12/4/03 6:30 p.m. N.J. Law Center

Product Liability and Toxic Tort Law Section Program 2/19/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

Workers Compensation Law Section The Impact of HIPAA on Records Retrieval in

Elder & Disability Law Section

Executive Committee Meeting Product Liability Cases

Roundtable Meeting

12/4/03 2 p.m. N.J. Law Center 1/15/04 6:30 p.m. N.J. Law Center

2/23/04 9 a.m. N.J. Law Center

Internet and Computer Law Committee Women in the Profession Section Meeting

Data Forensics and Electronic Discovery 1/20/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

12/4/03 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

Construction and Public Contract Law

Family Law Section Holiday Reception Section Meeting

12/8/03 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center 1/21/04 8 a.m. N.J. Law Center



General Practice Section Meeting Internet and Computer Law

12/8/03 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center Committee Meeting

1/22/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

NJSBA Executive Committee Meeting

12/10/03 4:30 p.m. N.J. Law Center Health & Hospital Law Section Meeting

1/22/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section

Board of Consultors Meeting Bankruptcy Law Section Meeting

12/10/03 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center 2/3/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center



Elder & Disability Law Section Meeting Appellate Practice Committee Meeting

12/10/03 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center 2/4/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center



YLD Brew Ho Ho/Executive Committee Meeting Labor & Employment Law Section

12/10/03 6 p.m. J.J. Bittings Brewery Company, Executive Committee Meeting

Woodbridge 2/9/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center



NJSBA Board of Trustees Meeting Family Law Section

12/12/03 9 a.m. N.J. Law Center Executive Committee Meeting

2/10/04 6 pm. N.J. Law Center

Land Use Law Section

Board of Directors Meeting Young Lawyers Division

12/16/03 8:30 a.m. N.J. Law Center Executive Committee Meeting

2/10/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

Construction and Public Contract Law

Section Meeting Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

12/18/03 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center Board of Consultors Meeting

2/11/04 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center

Paralegal Committee Meeting

12/18/03 6 p.m. N.J. Law Center









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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

ARTHUR J. ABRAMOWITZ, of Comp Update 2003, a seminar nar sponsored by the Council panel discussion about alterna-

Cozen O’Connor, was named sponsored by the Council on on Education in Management. tive business entity law at the

one of the state’s top attorneys Education in Management. Mr. Harrison also presented a Meritas Annual Meeting.

in bankruptcy and seminar titled “Terrorism:

JEFFREY ALAN GRABOWSKI, of JOEL N. JACOBSON,

creditor/debtors rights by New Challenges for New Jersey

Capehart Scatchard, participat- of Norris McLaugh-

Jersey Monthly maga- Employers,” sponsored by Pre-

ed in a seminar titled “New lin & Marcus, has

zine. mier Orthopaedic & Sports

Jersey Evictions: Residential been named to the

Medicine Associates of South-

HENRY O. BOENNING, and Commercial,” sponsored board of directors of

ern New Jersey.

of Archer & Greiner, by Lorman Education. Meritas.

was selected to DENNIS J. HELMS has joined the

STEPHEN M. GREENBERG, of KENNETH S. JAVERBAUM

become a board firm of Flaster Greenberg.

Flaster Greenberg, presented a was honored with

member of the Businesses

program titled “HIPAA Privacy: ROBERT A. HICKEN, of the Essex County Bar

Committed to Burlington

What Your Practice Should be Capehart Scatchard, Association’s Civil

County for a two-year term.

Doing Now,” at the second has been named Trial Attorney

JEFFREY S. BRENNER has been annual Clinical Care Confer- president of the Achievement Award

named director of operations ence, and a program titled Burlington County for outstanding contributions to

at Intelysis corp. In addition, “Practical Solutions to HIPAA Bar Association. the practice area.

he has moved his legal prac- Privacy Compliance: Priming

HARRY R. HILL was awarded the MICHAEL J.

tice, focusing on the restau- Your Practice,” for physicians

Mercer County Bar Associa- KLINE and

rant industry, to Gerstein in Egg Harbor.

tion’s Michael J. Nizolek STEPHANIE

Grayson.

DANIEL R. GUADALUPE, of Norris Award for Service to the Bar. RESNICK

MARIANNE CALABRESE has joined McLaughlin & Marcus, served were

RICHARD M. HLUCHAN, of Ballard

Norris McLaughlin & Marcus. as honorary co-chair at the elected to

Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll,

36th anniversary banquet for the Fox Rothschild Executive

WILLIAM DREIER, of spoke on the “DEP Redlight/

FOCUS Hispanic Center for Committee.

Norris McLaughlin & Greenlight Plan — What is it?

Community Development Inc.

Marcus, lectured on How Will it Impact the Law?” JAMES KOZACHEK, of Flaster/

He also spoke on the use of

products liability and to a group of 275 land use Greenberg, spoke at two semi-

technology in discovery and

alternative dispute professionals. nars presented by the Builders

trials at the 27th annual Unit-

resolution in a pro- League of South Jersey.

ed States District Court Judi- EDWARD A. HOGAN, of

gram sponsored by the Insur-

cial Conference. Norris McLaughlin JOHN F. KUNTZ has been named

ance Council of New Jersey.

& Marcus, was elect- senior vice president at Provi-

ROBERT J. HAGERTY, of Capehart

ERNEST H. EHLING JR. has joined ed chair of New Jer- dent Bank in Jersey City.

Scatchard, presented “Com-

the firm of Marriott Casagrande sey OSHA and

pensation Strategies & FLSA ANTHONY R. LARATTA, of Archer &

Callahan Blair & Greer. Industry Communi-

Update” to members of the Greiner, spoke at a Burlington

cation Alliance. He also

ANDREW E. FINKLE has joined Tri-State Human Resource County Bar Association probate

chaired an environmental

Fox Rothschild O’Brien & Management Association. seminar titled “Will Contests

roundtable sponsored by the

Frankel. and Probate Litigation.”

ANNE HAMMILL and ARMANDO Environmental Business Coun-

RICHARD J. FLASTER, of Flaster RICCIO, of Capehart Scatchard, cil of the Commerce and JERALYN LAWRENCE, of Norris

Greenberg, published his first presented “Preventing Abuses Industry Association of New McLaughlin & Marcus, was

novel, titled Authority of Under the FMLA, ADA, Jersey, was a panelist at a con- selected as one of the leading

Thieves. NJLAD, and Workers’ Com- ference titled “Natural attorneys in family and matri-

pensation Laws: Beyond the Resource Damages and the monial law as part of the Ten

CHARLES M. FORMAN, of Forman Basics,” to members of the Public Trust” presented by Under Forty program.

Holt & Eliades, received the Human Resource Association NY/NJ Baykeeper and spoke at

Director’s Award for Outstand- of Southern New Jersey. a Rutgers seminar titled “Regu- ROBERT T. LEWIS, of

ing Achievements by a Private latory Training in Under- Capehart Scatchard,

Trustee from the United States JENNIFER WARD HAMPTON and published “The

ground Storage Tanks.”

Trustee Program. GREGORY HYMAN, of Spector Medicare Secondary

Gadon & Rosen, presented a PETER D. HUTCHEON, of Norris Payer Statute,” in

ALAN FOX and BETSY LIEBMAN, of seminar on commercial gener- McLaughlin & Marcus, Mealey’s Litigation

Capehart Scatchard, presented al liability coverage at Ramble- received honorable mention in Report: Employer Liability Insur-

a seminar titled “Mold Con- wood Country Club. connection with the Christian ance, published by LexisNexis.

trol: How to Identify, Cost T. Nielsen Unsung Hero Award He also participated in a semi-

Effectively Remediate and Pre- BRUCE L. HARRISON, ROBERT J.

through the Somerset County nar on return-to-work issues

vent Mold Problems.” HAGERTY and ARMANDO V.

United Way in recognition of along with firm attorneys

RICCIO, of Capehart Scatchard,

JOHN H. GEANEY and PRUDENCE M.

his work on behalf of Legal ARMANDO RICCIO and LORA

presented New Jersey Person-

BYRNE, of Capehart Scatchard,

Services of Northwest Jersey NORTHEN.

nel Law Update 2003, a semi-

presented New Jersey Workers’ Inc. He also participated in a







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MARION K. LITTMAN, of LOUIS R. MOFFA JR. joined FRANKLIN J. RIESENBURGER, of STEVEN W. SUFLAS, of Ballard

Norris McLaughlin Ballard Spahr Andrews & Flaster Greenberg, has been Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll,

& Marcus, spoke on Ingersoll as a partner in the appointed chair of the was named one of the top

legal issues regard- litigation department and con- Vineland Public Library Board. lawyers in the state by New Jer-

ing bloodless medi- struction group. sey Monthly magazine.

STEPHEN D. SCHRIER, of Ober-

cine and surgery at a

THOMAS A. MUCCIFORI, of Archer mayer Rebmann Maxwell & WILLIAM J. THOMPSON,

conference sponsored by

& Greiner, participated in the Hippel, moderated Casino Law of Archer & Greiner,

Robert Wood Johnson Univer-

Rutgers Law Attorney Panel 2003 at Resorts Casino Hotel was elected to the

sity Hospital.

Series, addressing law students in Atlantic City. board of trustees of

LOUIS N. MAGAZZU, of Obermay- on the complexities of com- Steininger Behav-

VIMAL K. SHAH, of Carpenter

er Rebmann Maxwell & Hip- mercial litigation. ioral Care Services.

Bennett & Morrissey, received

pel, has been named to the

GREGORY J. PALAKOW, of Archer the J. Michael Brown award at THOMAS J. WALLS JR.,

Democratic Leadership Coun-

& Greiner, lectured at Volun- DuPont Legal’s annual Minori- of Capehart

cil’s list of 100 new democrats

teer Guardianship One on One ty Counsel Conference for his Scatchard, has been

to watch.

Inc.’s first annual study course, commitment to diversity in certified by the New

J. ANTHONY MANGER, caring for those with dimin- the legal profession. Jersey Supreme

of Norris McLaugh- ished capacity. Court as a workers’

DOUGLAS S. STANGER, of Flaster

lin & Marcus, dis- compensation attorney. He

GEORGE W. POWELL JR. has Greenberg, participated in a

cussed the use of also spoke at the Rehab Excel-

joined Fox Rothschild as spe- seminar titled “A Bankruptcy

captive insurers lence Center’s Employer Med-

cial counsel in the real estate Primer — Tax Implications

and self-insurance ical Education Seminar.

department. and the Accountant’s Role.”

programs to meet health care

ERIC WOOD, of Fox Rothschild,

providers’ insurance needs MARGARET RAYMOND- REGINALD STANTON, former New

was recently selected as gener-

before the Healthcare Section FLOOD, of Norris Jersey Superior Court judge,

al counsel of the Atlantic City

of the New Jersey Society of McLaughlin & Mar- has joined Drinker Biddle.

Sewage Company.

Certified Public Accountants. cus, has been

named to the board

of the Hunterdon

County YMCA.









Discounted Law Books

Program Expands

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ican Bar Association, which guarantees members 35 percent members are encouraged to contact ndemarinis@njsba.com or

off the list price, has been expanded to include more than jrice@njsba. com if a title of interest is not listed at the present

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criminal, elder, family, international and real property law, log on as a member, and select Managing Your Law Office

as well as law office management. Other categories will be and then the topic Law Practice Books. Selections may be

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books that cover everything from fees, billing and collection check the box or boxes. You may choose books from one

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ing and Internet and email issues. The books cater to any size shipping form.

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