2022 August Hearsay

HearSay THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE CLARK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

August 2022

December 2019

“Been there, done that.”

“Still there, still doing it.”

JESSE JACOBS

DON JACOBS

Injury law in Oregon and Washington Available for consult, association, or referral.

JESSE JACOBS Clark County, WA Bar Association President OTLA Guardian WSAJ Eagle DON JACOBS Trial Lawyer of the Year, Clark County (2015) Past President, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

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The Clark County Bar Association is a professional organization that serves to support our local attorney community through providing education and networking opportunities designed to enhance and foster better relationships within the local legal community.

August Hearsay Contributors Jesse Jacobs NW Injury Law Center

Jesse Jacobs is the current CCBA President. His practice at NW Injury Law Center primarily focuses on Personal Injury law.

Ben Cornell University of Washington

Ben Cornell is a software engineer at the University of Washington I n f o r m a t i o n Te c h n o l o g y .

Amber Rushbanks Navigate Law Group

Amber Rushbanks focuses her practice on family and relationship legal issues. She is a founding member of Navigate Law Group.

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The Law Firm of Greenen & Greenen, PLLC has an immediate opening for an experienced part time or full time paralegal/legal assistant in the areas of guardianship, probate, personal injury, real estate and business. Our law firm has served the community for over 100 years and most of our attorneys and employees have been with us for over 20 years.

This position requires that the applicant be able to independently draft legal documents, pleadings and letters, be detail oriented, organized and be familiar with litigation procedures and rules. The applicant should have good client skills and pleasant professional demeanor, be able to organize and prioritize work, as well as be reliable with good attendance, a non-smoker, a non-drug user of any kind and qualified to be licensed and bonded as a notary.

Please send your resume to lisag@greenenpllc.com. Please include the following information for proper consideration. ● Work experience with dates of employment and compensation received ● Reason for leaving past employment and, if employed, wanting to leave current employment ● Prior employer references, including person to whom you reported

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Clark County Superior Court Welcomes Judge Cornell page 10

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Happy very hot August to all our members. We are now officially in the dog-days of summer. I’m happy to report that our first annual CCBA Summer Soiree was a roaring success. Read the article herein for information. Although the Soiree is behind us, there are even more events on the horizon.

Regular President’s Message readers will know that the both the Golf Tournament and the Softball Game are back this year. These events are in-person, outside and come with as much exercise as you can muster. Softball captains are Judge Sleight and Katie Sinclair. A reminder that the team who was around waaayyy before e-filing has won six years in a row. Coincidence? The Golf Tournament happens July 31, 1-7 at Tri-Mountain Golf Course. The Softball Game goes-on September 11, 12-4 at Pacific Community Park.

As always, more details at www.ccbawashington.org/event-calendar.

For all the procedural nerds out there (lawyers?), the CCBA Annual Meeting and Lunch is back inperson at the Red Cross building at Fort Vancouver. Look for updates from the Superior and District Court benches, Clerk’s Office, along with all our great CCBA sections and committees. This is also where the changing of the guard happens and we welcome our new board. A reminder that this event is FREE for members. All happens the day after the softball game, September 12th from 12-1, so only tasteful gloating allowed.

Rounding out a very busy season of events is the Clark County VLP’s annual band extravaganza—The CCVLP Battle of the Bands. Rumor has it that the talent search is on for the best lawyer bands to compete for the only prize that matters. Demo tapes that fit into a boom-box held over John Cusack’s head should be sent to Audra Morrison. The event goes down on September 22. Mark your calendars now.

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Program Shout Out - Survivor Support

QuickBooks Desktop Preferences - Tips on Improving Your QuickBooks Desktop Experience

Meet the by: team!

Jim LeBlanc Sandri is the managing attorney for our Survivor Support Inc. program and Colin Emanuela | Attorney Bookkeeping Services, Newton is the program manager. We could not do it without them!

Changing some of the preferences within QuickBooks (QB) can make things easier (and faster) when you’re using the program. When you open Preferences (located at the bottom theaEdit pull down menu), notice various areas listed along the left column. You’ll Can you of give brief explanation of you’ll what the Survivor noticeisthere two pages for each My Preferences and Company Preferences.

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Any changes made toorders the My Preferences page only affect the user who is signed into QB. Jim: We work on protection and family law cases for Any user can make changes to their own preferences on this page. The Company Preferences survivorscan of domestic abuse. the YWCA andare saved in the company file, so if you only be made

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Preferences receive many ourmultiple referrals the Safe program work of with QBfrom company files,Choice you’ll need to change preferences in each company file. there. The level of involvement varies from case to case, On the Desktop View – My Preferences page: from as little as just doing a quick advice clinic to as much as a full representation in a long divorce or parenting case. · Multiple Windows shows several windows open at the same time and windows can be moved around.

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What is the · Don’t Save the Desktop (when closing QB) – ifupyou Save theviolence Desktopinand you have 10 is Jim: In terms of legal practice, unfortunately, bringing domestic a family law case, reports open when closing QB, when you open QB again, all 10 reports must open and run more likely to hurt rather than help in a custody battle. The statistics are frankly depressing on it. before you can access QB. Figuring out how to do that in a way that doesn't potentially hurt our case is a challenge. The most · Switch toyou Top get Icona Bar – for those of their you who don’t like the newer Left Icon Bar, you can rewarding is when client back with kids. switch it back to the Top (like older versions of QB).

Colin: I would say the most challenging part of the job is feeling like we're not doing enough. That said, · Company File Color Scheme – if you work with several QB Company Files, you can give I find thateach the amost rewarding part of the job is being able to form relationships with my clients. In different color scheme to make it easier remembering which company file you’re in. doing so, I've been able to see many of them start to rebuild their lives. Abuse often takes away a survivor's sense of agency, and watching our clients regain that can be a really beautiful thing.

This program is experiencing some growth, with another full-time attorney and a legal assistant on the way. For you, what is the most exciting part of this program expansion?

Jim: Two big things for me. We will be able to provide services to many more clients, which is exciting. Also, I am constantly aware of ways I want to improve my practice. Having a bigger team to help with ideas to improve is something that I am looking forward to a great deal.

Colin: I'm really excited to be able to dedicate more time and energy towards working more with our partner organizations.

I'm hoping that with the addition of new staff, we'll have some more opportunities to get out and interface with the community.

What is your favorite thing to do when you're not at work?

Jim: Complicated strategy board games. Also, any chance to have a bite or drink with some friends and just enjoy each other's company, especially after the last couple of years.

23 Colin: My garden is finally taking off and I've been really enjoying taking care of that. Otherwise, I love biking around Portland and relaxing with my two cats, Taro and Miko.

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"Battle of the Lawyer Bands" is an annual fundraiser for Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization

QuickBooks Desktop - How to Reconcile Statements Using Bank Feeds by: Emanuela Sandri | Attorney Bookkeeping Services, Inc. Bank Feeds are connections that automatically download transactions from your bank account to QuickBooks. You can then work with the data by creating new transactions as needed or match bank transactions to your QuickBooks transactions. The beauty of Bank Feeds is that you can easily see if an entry is missing and improves the reconciliation process since transactions can be reviewed more frequently. When it’s time to reconcile the statement, the Matched button in the reconciliation screen is quite useful. First, mark the Hide transactions after the statement’s end date in upper right corner and then click the Matched button located toward the bottom of the screen. A window appears to enter the statement ending date. To avoid unchecking transactions cleared through Bank Feeds that cleared after the bank statement ending date, instead of entering the statement ending date, enter the date closes to the last transaction that cleared on the bank statement and then manually clear any additional transactions on the bank statement.

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Local Experience ~ Local References

Retirement Celebration of Judge Collier The Clark County legal community recently celebrated Judge Collier’s retirement with an afternoon together at Heathen Brewing on June 30, 2022. Folks enjoyed refreshments and appetizers, all while catching up, cherishing each other’s company, and sharing stories about Judge Collier’s 23+ years on the Superior Court Bench. Former Superior Court administrator Jessica Gurley even made the trek up from the other Clark County to surprise the Judge on this important day. We thank him for his service to our community and hope that he keeps us updated on his upcoming retirement adventures and wish him all the best!

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New-ish to Practicing Family Law in Clark County Profiling Attorney Courtney Mendoza

By Amber Rushbanks Courtney was born and raised in Southern California. She attended college at UC Davis in Northern California and attended law school at her dad’s alma mater, Western State College of Law in Southern California. During law school, she interned with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, in the Sexual Assault Unit and the Homicide Unit; and externed for Hon. Kimberly Menninger, who presided over a spectrum of cases, including civil commitments of Sexually Violent Predators. After graduating law school and passing the Washington State Bar, Courtney relocated to Vancouver with her now-husband, and started working as a Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at the Clark County PA’s Office. She worked there for three years, across several units, and eventually left to join the practice of Family Law with Nathan Petersen and Ryan Rothermel. Courtney’s continued to work at the Petersen Rothermel Law Firm since joining in November 2021, and she’s loving it! In her free time, Courtney enjoys being outdoors, camping, attending live music events, playing boardgames, reading, and spending time with her family, friends, and her dog - Shaggy!

1. Why family law?

Long story short, I was ready to continue my advocacy for equitable justice and learn more about interesting perspectives, which is how I just so happened to find myself chatting with a couple of friends in Family Law! Everyone in the Clark County Family Law community have been incredibly friendly and welcoming. The more I say I’ve been enjoying myself, the more folks tell me they’ll check back in with me after maybe a year into Family Law, ha! But they haven’t scared me off yet!

2. What motivates you to work hard?

As many throughout history have said, “If not us, then who? If not now, then when?” It’s my responsibility as a human being and as a member of this planet to work hard everyday to make sure this place is better than how I found it. I’m lucky to have had such incredible role models and mentors in my life, and I aspire to hopefully be the same for others too.

3. What makes you laugh the most?

By FAR my husband takes this cake. We spend hours sometimes laughing at the most ridiculous things.

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4. What did you want to be when you were young?

I’ve wanted to be an attorney since I was 6! One could say that my parents all but brainwashed me into it; considering they both went to law school, my mom still practices corporate and franchise law, and my dad raised me on bedtime stories about a girl who went on adventures with her pet bird named “Constitution” sitting on her shoulder for advice! But it somehow just felt natural for me and I’ve steadied/studied the course ever since! At one point, I thought I might become a Teacher, Astronomer, or Doctor; but, my husband does’t think my overly ambitious Med School jokes are funny anymore since surviving Law School!

5. What’s your favorite vacation you have been on?

We went on a cruise for our honeymoon at the end of December 2019 and one of our stops was in the Dominican Republic. While we were there, we went on a beautiful tour of a coffee farm where we got to meet the local folks, help plant over 100 coffee plants, help hand-grind coffee for everyone, and then shared an incredible meal together. They let us know we could come back in a few years and tell them what month and year we visited and they’d be able to bag us some of the beans from our plants. We hope to go back one day and stay for even longer!

6. If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be?

Time travel!! Is that cheating?

7. If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

If I have to cook it, chicken nuggets, hands down; I’m basically a toddler and my husband rules our kitchen if I’m not in there baking up a storm. But, if it magically appears in front of me and I don’t have to prep, cook, or clean up after it; then street tacos for sure!

8. What’s your favorite holiday?

Halloween!

9. What’s one of the most daring thing you’ve ever done?

Besides being a young woman pushing for growth in a historically male-dominated profession? Haha! I’d have to say there are probably a number of daring things I’ve done; but truthfully, trying to use my voice and elevate the voices of other folks, my commitment to advocacy for equitable justice, and trying to help lead by my own examples are some of what I’m the most proud of. Advocating for equal rights and equitable justice for everyone shouldn’t have to be daring, and yet somehow, here we are.

10. What’s your favorite thing about your career?

How much we’re actually capable of bettering things that have massive impacts on the lives of our community members. Attorneys wield immense power and have the ability to positively and negatively impact lives every single day, even if it seems like the tiniest little thing. It’s folks who truly dedicate themselves to this hard work — pro bono, government, private practice, etc. — that’s got to be my favorite thing about this profession.

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Clark County Bar Association Minutes for the CCBA Board of Trustees Meeting July 5, 2022 Minutes for the CCBA Board of Trustees Meeting July 5, 2022; hybrid meeting in person and via Zoom Called to order 12:11 p.m. Jacobs, Phelan, Melnick, Larson, Aquadro, and Executive Director Darco June 2022 board meeting minutes: Motion to Approve (Melnick/Aquadro) Approved with change Treasurer’s Report (Melnick): Reviewed financial reports for June 2022; in the black by about $20, the months coming are low to no revenue months; projects a possible $15k shortfall for this year due to less revenue and increased expenses.

Ongoing Action Items Committee Reports: Hearsay Committee: (Darco) no updates Social Committee:(Phelan) Summer Soiree is in the final stages of planning. Planning for a return of Barristers Ball next March.

CLE Committee: (Darco) board chair needed for this committee; Erica Aquadro graciously stepped up and volunteered her time and talents to chair this committee.

DEI Committee:(Aquadro)Sponsors needed! The committee is seeking sponsors for a fall CLE. It will be a two part implicit bias series with David Hoffman, the founder of Boston Law Collaborative; contact Aquadro, Wechselblatt, or Darco to help out. Judge Sheldrick is working on a mentorship program. Judges Banfield, Smith, and Bartlett are working to start a Street Law program.

Membership Committee (Darco) this committee needs a chairperson Previous Action Items Bench Bar Committees/Court Eval (Jacobs) No Updates CCBA Judicial Evaluation (Jacobs)

Subcommittee to evaluate our bar poll will meet when Deb returns

Current Action Items Formation of a Membership Committee (Jacobs) Needs a chair. The committee’s purpose is to increase involvement and membership in the CCBA. Per President Jacobs, this will be an issue for the Phelan Administration to revisit in September.

Tiered Membership (Jacobs) Reviewed and discussed a tiered membership proposal. Discussed donations and creating a Mock Trial fund.

Motion to approve free memberships for law school students, Rule 9 interns, and Rule 6 interns and also to approve a $25 per person support staff memberships (Jacobs/Aquadro) Approved Hearsay hard copy subscription as a stand alone for non members (Darco) 32

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We have 8 nonmember subscribers to hardcopies of The Hearsay. Discussed the annual fee for subscription and the costs to produce and mail hardcopies.

2022/2023 Board of Directors Nominating Committee: Jacobs, Phelan, Hawke; Current board and vacancies: President: Christina Phelan Vice President: Whitney Hawke Secretary: Le Ann Larson Treasurer: Ben Melnick Trustee: Erica Aquadro (1 year remaining) Trustee: open (2 year term filling Whitney’s spot) Trustee: open (3 year term) Immediate Past President (Jacobs) The nominating committee will meet to propose a slate of officers.

Annual CCBA Meeting Discussed potential September meeting dates.

FYI Upcoming Events: Soiree (July 23), Golf (August 31), Softball (September 11) Adjourned 12:56

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Clark County District Court Bench Bar Committee Meeting July 07, 2022

Present: Judge Kristen Parcher, Bryan Farrell, Jen Cook, Rebecca Demoss, Donald Esau, Andrew Wheeler, Katie Sinclair, Jessi Anderson, Commissioner Erin Priest, Alicia Hensley, Jonny McMullen, Barry Brandenburg, Bennett Brandenburg, Jonathan Schetky, Erica Hulden, Eric Hoffman, Veronica, Thomas Foley, Nicole Dalton, Jon Fritzler, Alex Uskoski, Roger Priest, Amanda Keller, Erin McAleer 1. Updates a. Efile will be unavailable starting August 1st at 10 am through August 2nd at 8 am. b. To all criminal attorneys there is a new plea form on our website. c. District Court Local Rules state to use the forms on our website or the most current version of the AOC form when filing paperwork. d. Reminder that court documents must have real signatures or a certified electronic signature such as DocuSign. e. Starting August 1st, the District Court Lobby will be open over the entire lunch hour. f. Starting July 1st, interstate compact transfer fees will be eliminated. g. District Court invites our community partners to provide feedback on how you think our dockets are running. h. DV MRT will be implemented later this year. i. 2 Watch Monitoring is raising its rates starting August 1st. The rate increase is to combat employee turnover and to offset the raise in rates from its vendors.

2. OnBase a. There is an OnBase training video available on our website for community partners. b. The Clerk’s Office is coordinating OnBase accounts just like they were for Liberty. c. Fees for OnBase licensing should be established by July 22nd. d. All licensing questions can be directed to Chelsea Olver at 564-397-2298. e. Account request form should be up on the Clerks Office webpage by Monday.

3. OnBase Questions a. Where do we find the LEA?

i. The LEA is located in JIS after the case is filed

ii. You can place an asterisk at the end of the case number if you don’t know the LEA. This will bring up a list of case numbers to select from.

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4. General Questions a. Katie Sinclair mentioned the waiver of attorney form still references appendix A. District Court will fix the form. b. The District Court Website still has the old, deferred prosecution order and petition.

District Court will update the website. c. Alex Uskoski asked if our practice had changed when it comes to filing violations on positive UA’s for cannabis. A few clients were violated a few days after being sentenced or ordered to pretrial release even though the cannabis in the client’s system was residual.

District Court hasn’t changed our practice and will remind case managers. d. Nicole Dalton mentioned concern about judges not being able to assign supervision levels. Judge Parcher explained the best practice behind this change and attorneys can ask for no probation.

5. Protection Orders Changes a. Judge Parcher informed everyone of the change to civil protection orders. The new forms are on our website and took effect on July 1st.

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