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JUNE 2019

Fathers in Law

balance work, family

THE OFFICIAL AWARD-WINNING PUBLICATION OF THE LEE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

Contents AD DIRECTORY

features 22 Fathers in Law

LCBA dads juggle tough jobs at work, home by Chuck Myron

28 How to prepare for mediation

by Denise Wheeler Wright

On the cover: LCBA members (clockwise from top) Spencer Cordell, Derrick Isaac, Jerry Von Gruben, Joel Hyatt, Cedric Hall and Jonathan Martin with their children. Photo: Jim Jett Photography

departments 6

Letter from the President by John Webb, Esq.

26 Legal Lens

LCBA Foundation Charity Golf Tournament

Letter from the Executive 30 The Dish Director Danger Danger by Lisa Poulin

10 Calendar of Events 12 Ethically Speaking by Henry Lee Paul, Esq. 14 Practice Section

Appellate Law by Alex Brockmeyer, Esq.

16 YLD Spotlight by Nicole Brunswick, Esq. 18 Legal Lens

Law Week Luncheon & Awards

19 Advertiser's Spotlight

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20 Legal Lens

Law Week Awards Luncheon

30 32 #KindLee Community

Spotlight Bringing together kids and

assisted living residents for Easter

34 LCBA Judges Spotlight

Honorable Andrew Swett

36 LCBA Members Spotlight

Spencer Cordell

38 Legal Lens

Past Presidents Luncheon

38 100 Club

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40 Legal Lens

20 42 In The News

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Letter from the president The month of June is finally here, and I could not be more excited. Surprisingly, it is not due to the seemingly endless rise in temperature that June brings, or the daily afternoon monsoons that send us sprinting to our vehicles in hopes that we may dodge the cascading rainfall. Rather, there are a variety of great programs scheduled for June with the LCBA, ranging from workshops and CLE opportunities to some enjoyable outdoor activities. Friday, June 7, will be quite the day for the LCBA, as our Diversity and Inclusion Committee will present the third annual Diversity Workshop and Luncheon. That’s where we will have the distinct honor of welcoming Florida Bar President Michelle Suskauer to Lee County as one of our three guest speakers for the event, along with Arlene Goldberg and Brian Kruger. The presentations are sure to be very instructive and provide outstanding perspective about the importance of continuing to attain greater appreciation of the diversity around us as well as the promotion of inclusiveness. Before the Diversity Workshop and Luncheon, on the morning of Friday, June 7, the Solo and Small Firm Practice Section will hold a meeting at 8 a.m. at the Gunter Firm, where we will discuss marketing for solo and small firms. Finally, please join us at 7 o’clock that evening for a night at the ballpark. The LCBA will be hosting a family-friendly social at the Fort Myers Miracle game as the Miracle take on the Jupiter Hammerheads. There are many other events scheduled for June, so make sure you view the calendar on page 10 for the dates and times of the scheduled practice section meetings, and head to leebar.org to register for our Board and Brush Social on Saturday, June 22.

ADMINISTRATION Executive Director ~ Lisa Poulin Lawyer Referral Service Coordinator ~ Kheila Perez

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL President ~ John Webb, Esq. Vice President ~ Matt Roepstorff, Esq. Secretary ~ Tiffany Pereira, Esq. Treasurer ~ Blake Hampton, Esq.

Board Members: Kathy Smith, Esq. • Spencer Cordell, Esq. Peter Knize, Esq. • Michael-Anthony Pica, Esq. President Emeritus ~ Daniel J. Endrizal III, Esq. YLD President ~ Nicole Brunswick, Esq.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS BENCH-BAR GALA

Danielle Butler, Esq. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Ita Neymotin, Esq. & R. Noelle Branning, Esq. HEALTH & WELLNESS

John Miller, Esq. & Joel Hyatt, Esq. HISTORY COMMITTEE

Jenna Persons, Esq. & E. Bruce Strayhorn, Esq. #KINDLEE

Amanda Bartley, Esq. & Kelly L. Fayer, Esq. LAW RELATED EDUCATION

T. Rankin Terry, Esq. LAW WEEK

Hon. John S. Carlin LCBA FOUNDATION CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Shannon Puopolo, Esq. & Kenneth A. Jones, Esq. MOCK TRIAL

Shaina Zuppke, Esq. & Eunice Gedeon, Esq. PRO BONO

Andrew Banyai, Esq. & Blair DeMinico, Esq.

PRACTICE SECTION CHAIRS ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Anne Dalton, Esq. & Bill Merchant, Esq. APPELLATE

Alex Brockmeyer, Esq. & Matthew Irwin, Esq. CRIMINAL LAW

Marisa Boysen, Esq. & Leah Harwood, Esq. ELDER LAW

Blake Hampton, Esq. & Amy McGarry, Esq. FAMILY LAW

Magistrate Gilberto Perez & Kati Calvo, Esq. GENERAL CIVIL & BUSINESS LITIGATION

George Knott, Esq. & Carlos Kelly, Esq. LAND USE & GOVERNMENTAL LAW

Erica Woods, Esq. & Sarah Spector, Esq. REAL PROPERTY, PROBATE & TRUST LAW

Kenneth Kemp, Esq. & Jennifer Hammond, Esq. SOLO & SMALL FIRM

Conor Foley, Esq. & Victor Bermudez, Esq.

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Letter from the executive director Because June 16 is Father’s Day, I would like to tell you about my dad. He is the youngest of 16 children. When he was 12 years old, he became very ill. He contracted encephalitis from an infected mosquito and was in a coma for a month. When he awoke, he suffered from extreme memory loss and had epilepsy. From that moment, my dad’s life was changed forever. Not only did he have to deal with seizures for the rest of his life, but there were limits to what he could do. Still, he never became depressed. As his daughter, I saw that no matter what my dad was going through, he never lost his faith in God and always accepted the bad with the good. He never lets epilepsy take his beautiful smile and personality away. I have learned so much from my dad over the years. He has given me the strength to overcome obstacles in my life when I thought I couldn’t. My father is my role model, my strength and my hero. He is my strong shoulder to cry on and always there when I need him. I want to wish my dad a happy Father’s Day and the same to all the other dads too. Great fathers in the world truly make a difference in our lives. We have many great fathers among us in the LCBA. I'm always impressed to see how they manage to pay so much care and attention to both their jobs and families. It's quite a balancing act. Turn to page 22 to learn how they do it (and to see some amazing photos, too).

Lisa Poulin, Executive Director LPoulin@leebar.org | 239.334.0047

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EDITOR-IN-LAW

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MANAGING EDITOR Chuck Myron

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FEATURE WRITER Chuck Myron

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS John Webb, Esq. Lisa Poulin Henry Lee Paul, Esq. Alex Brockmeyer, Esq. Nicole R. Brunswick, Esq. Denise Wheeler Wright, Esq. Matt Roepstorff, Esq. Hon. Andrew Swett Spencer Cordell, Esq.

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Jim Jett Photography

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calendar of events Dates of some practice section meetings have not been confirmed. Check leebar.org for details!

JUNE

RSVP and register at leebar.org or call 239-334-0047.

Solo and Small Firm Practice Section Meeting

8-9 a.m., Gunter Firm, 1514 Broadway, Suite 101, Fort Myers.

LCBA Diversity Workshop and Luncheon

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers. Florida Bar President Michelle Suskauer will speak. Cost is $25 for LCBA members, $35 for non-members and free for judges. RSVP and register at leebar.org or call 239-334-0047.

LCBA Social Event Miracle Baseball Game

7 p.m., Hammond Stadium at CenturyLink Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers. The Fort Myers Miracle will play the Jupiter Hammerheads. Food and beverages are included.

Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Brown Bag Lunch Meeting

Noon-1 p.m., Lee County Justice Criminal Center, Courtroom 5F, 1700 Monroe Law Practice Section Meeting St., Fort Myers. The discussion will

10 a.m.-noon, Lee County Justice Center, Courtroom 5H, 1700 Monroe St., Fort Myers. Chris Cosden and Jerry Brockmeyer will present “All About Writs and Changes to Civil and Criminal Appeals.” Two CLE credits included.

LCBA Young Lawyers Division Lunch Meeting

Noon-1 p.m., 10 Twenty Five (upstairs), 33 Patio De Leon, Fort Myers. All attorneys under age 35 or in their first five years of practice are invited to attend.

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LCBA Board and Brush Social

10 a.m.-noon. Board and Brush, 14261 S. Tamiami Trail No. 18, Fort Myers. Paint and enjoy muffins, fruit and mimosas. Tickets are $35 and space is limited. Register at leebar. org or call 239-334-0047.

LCBA Pro Bono Committee Meeting

Noon, Green Cup Café, 1412 Dean St., No. 100, Fort Myers.

Visit us online at leebar.org to see more calendar items. You can conveniently RSVP for upcoming events. Would you like to submit an event? Email your event submission to resgestae@leebar.org

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Ethically speaking BY HENRY LEE PAUL, ESQ.

RULE CHANGE SHIFTS BURDEN FOR CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES

awyers may now collect credit card processing fees from clients, according to a change to Rule 4-1.5(h) (See, SC18-881). As of March 5, the rule now states, “Lawyers may charge clients the actual charge the credit plan imposes on the lawyer for the client’s transaction.” A credit card is considered to be a credit plan. The rule formerly provided that “No higher fee shall be charged and no additional charge shall be imposed by reason of a lawyer’s or law firm’s participation in a credit plan.” The Florida Bar previously took the position, in Ethics Opinion 76-37 and other materials, that for funds deposited in trust, processing fees had to be taken from the operating account or immediately reimbursed by the lawyer. Now that the amendment is in effect, The Florida Bar’s Professional Ethics Committee will consider whether to modify or withdraw the opinion. Although the amendment, on its face, appears straightforward, there remain numerous practical matters on which The Florida Bar will be called on to provide guidance. One concern is that a lawyer who now collects credit card processing fees pursuant to the revised rule should make sure that this fact is adequately communicated to the client. It is uncertain what disclosure The Florida Bar will require in advertising that references acceptance of credit cards. Another concern is whether lawyers may start charging credit card fees to existing clients when the clients agreed to the representation with terms that provided for no charge to the client for processing fees. These concerns

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will be addressed by the Professional Ethics Committee at the annual meeting of The Florida Bar in June 2019. In the interim, I suggest that any lawyer with questions regarding the application of the amendment call the Ethics Hotline at 800-235-8619. UPDATE ON MAY ARTICLE AND LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES In my May article, I reported on lawyer referral arrangements and the then-pending controversial amendment to Rule 4-7.22 that was under consideration by the Florida Supreme Court. The amendment would have prohibited qualifying providers from referring to lawyers and other professionals such as medical providers. Since the writing of that article, the court made a decision on April 15 to reject the proposed amendment (SC18881). This controversial proposed amendment would have prohibited such referral services such as “411 Pain” and “Ask Gary” from referring cases to lawyers. Justice Jorge Labarga dissented. This opinion is significant not only because the court rejected the proposed amendment, but because it may be a harbinger of a new direction in lawyer regulation taken by a court with three new justices. Previously it was the court itself that directed The Florida Bar to propose the amendment that has now been rejected by the newly composed Supreme Court. ⚖ Henry Lee Paul is a former Bar Counsel for the Florida Bar who now represents lawyers in all matters before The Florida Bar and offers risk management services on all legal practice matters. He also represents applicants in all matters before The Florida Board of Bar Examiners.

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Distinguishing between certiorari proceedings and appeals from nonfinal orders

n Florida, orders are either final or interlocutory. Unless an interlocutory order falls within the scope of Rule 9.130, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, an appellate court may not review the order. Keck v. Eminisor, 104 So. 3d 359, 36364 (Fla. 2012).

A narrow exception to this rule occurs when a party invokes an appellate court’s original jurisdiction through a petition for writ of certiorari.1 Id. at 364. As an original proceeding, certiorari does not affect the jurisdiction of a trial court unless a trial court grants a stay. In re J.T., 947 So. 2d 1212, 1218 (Fla. 2d DCA 2007) (quoting Curry v. State, 880 So. 2d 751, 755-56 (Fla. 2d DCA 2004)). Practically speaking, what does this mean? Of particular interest is that a trial court may amend or vacate orders that are subject to certiorari proceedings. Compare Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust c. Schacht, 220 So. 3d 1234, 1235-36 (Fla. 3d DCA 2017); The Event Depot Corp. v. Frank, __ So. 3d ___, 2019 WL 1781676 (Fla. 4th DCA 2019). A trial court can arguably even enter a final order disposing of the case. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.100(h) (stating that an order to show cause only stays proceeding in a trial in writ of prohibition proceedings).2

1 Other original proceedings exist. This article, however, focuses on just certiorari proceedings. 2 Whether this makes sense is an entirely different matter.

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Like a petition for writ of certiorari, an appeal under Rule 9.130, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, does not divest a trial court of jurisdiction. Fla. R. App. P. 9.130(f). Absent a stay, trial courts may proceed with all matters, including a trial or final hearing. Id. However, unlike a certiorari proceeding, a trial court cannot enter a final judgment. Id.; Hunter v. Hunter, 72 So. 3d 268 (Fla. 2d DCA 2011); Gibson v. Progress Bank of Florida, 54 So. 3d 1058 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008). Rendition of a final judgment while an appellate court considers a nonfinal appeal interferes with the appellate court’s jurisdiction. Certiorari proceedings differ from Rule 9.130 appeals in another respect: Rule 9.130 appeals divest trial courts of jurisdiction to the extent their action is under review. Fla. R. App. P. 9.130(f). Thus, trial courts do not have jurisdiction to amend, modify, or vacate orders subject to an appeal under 9.130, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. Soles v. Soles, 536 So. 2d 367 (Fla. 1st DCA 1988). ⚖

Alex Brockmeyer is co-chair of the LCBA Appellate Practice Section and an attorney at Boyle & Leonard, P.A. He focuses his practice in appellate and original proceedings in both state and federal court.

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YLD spotlight BY NICOLE R. BRUNSWICK, ESQ.

CHILDREN’S OUTREACH, HAPPY HOUR, FITNESS KEEP YLD CALENDAR FULL

t has been a busy couple of months for the Lee YLD! In April, Melissa Mongiello, Kati Cook, and I visited Child Care of Southwest Florida’s P.A. Geraci Child Development Center to read with the children.

Nicole Brunswick and children

We each had an opportunity to visit two classrooms with children between the ages of 2 and 3. We of course did not come empty handed! We brought drinks, snacks, and books for the children. They were excited to have us, and it was great to see how much they interacted with us and enjoyed the books.

which was a great success! We hope we inspired LCBA members to get active and to stay with it throughout the year. Next month we will shift our focus to our annual Holidays in July charity event. That’s when we partner with the Children’s Network of Southwest Florida to provide local foster children with presents, activities and a special appearance from Santa Claus. As always, we are looking for volunteers to help purchase and wrap the presents and to help out on the day of the event. If you would like to volunteer, please contact me at Nicole@itsmylegalright. com. If you are interested in participating and would like to stay informed about future Lee YLD events, be sure to like and follow our Facebook page, as we post event updates there in addition to our reminder email blasts to Lee YLD members. If you would like to be added to our email list, please contact Eunice Gedeon at Eunice@leecountylegalaid.org. ⚖

We made sure to provide a few different categories of books, and unsurprisingly the children were most drawn to the books that they could interact with and touch. It was a truly rewarding experience, and the children were more than excited for us to come back. We plan to return for another visit again this month. We are always looking for volunteers to read with the children. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at Nicole@itsmylegalright.com if you are interested in volunteering. We will also be sending out emails prior to our next visit, so be sure to keep an eye out. Later in the month, we had our first YLD happy hour of the year at 10 Twenty Five. The Lee YLD provided drinks and the Simmons Law Firm, P.A. supplied the food. It was a great turnout and opportunity for the young lawyers to network and catch up with one another. We plan to hold more happy hours in the future, as those are some of our most wellattended events! Last month we held our Health and Wellness Challenge,

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Melissa Mongiello, Nicole Brunswick and Tiffany Pereira. Nicole R. Brunswick is an associate at the Simmons Law Firm, P.A. Nicole focuses her practice in family law. Nicole earned her Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law. In addition to serving as president of the Lee YLD, Nicole serves on the Association of Family Law Professionals Board of Directors and the Lee County Legal Aid Society Board of Directors.

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legal lens LAW WEEK AWARDS LUNCHEON

Law Week culminated in the Law Week Awards Luncheon, where the LCBA recognized exceptional accomplishments in law enforcement, law-related education and citizenship. Several dignitaries were on hand for the event at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Continued on page 20

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Hon. Carolyn Swift, Rich Haberle Michael-Anthony Pica, Keith Grossman Asher Knipe, George Gift Hon. Geoffrey Gentile, Grant Alley, Ita Neymotin, Hon. Andrew Swett Cape Coral Councilman John Gunter, Cape Coral Councilman John Carioscia, Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane. Jennifer Gutmore, Hon. John McGowan John Agnew, Lee County Commissioner Brian Hamman State Attorney Amira Fox, Matt Roepstorff, Tyler Lovejoy, John Webb

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Photo credit: Jim Jett Photography

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legal lens LAW WEEK AWARDS LUNCHEON

Joanne Atkins was honored with the Liberty Bell Award, the most prestigious honor the bar bestows, for her service as the longtime judicial assistant to the Hon. John Carlin and her tireless work as the unofficial co-chair of the Law Week Committee. Officer of the Year honors and the Dr. James A. Adams Lee County Teacher of the Year for Law-Related Education Award were also given out.

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Lee County Sheriff's Officers of the Year Brian Walkowiak and Ryan Lynn with other agency members. Fort Myers Police Officer of the Year Roger Valdivia with City Manager Saeed Kazemi and other agency members. Liberty Bell Award winner Joanne Atkins, Hon. G. Keith Cary. Eunice Gedeon, Dr. James A. Adams Lee County Teacher of the Year for Law-Related Education Award winner Jaclyn Baker, Shaina Zuppke. Cape Coral Police Officer of the Year Jonathan Duffy with Cape Coral Councilman John Carioscia, Cape Coral Councilman John Gunter, Cape Coral Mayor Joe Coviello and other agency members. Sanibel Police Officers of the Year John Jakubowski (left) and Magdiel Bernier (right) with Sanibel Police Lt. Elizabeth Buikema.

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Fathers in Law balance work and family

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hey work stressful jobs with long hours. Then grown children who has his own family law practice. “Put your children’s events on your calendar, even it’s home to the most nerve-wracking, timeif it’s during the workday,” Grossman said. “It’s just as consuming job of them all: parenthood. important as client meetings and court hearings.” Men with legal careers and children face any number His advice to younger fathers is to put their children of challenges throughout the day and long into the night. Whether it’s filing a motion, taking depositions or first. As important as legal work is, fatherhood is even more so, Grossman believes. changing a dirty diaper, these “fathers-in-law” must do “You only have 18 years to build a bond it all. with your children and teach them Joel Hyatt’s schedule is beyond hectic. The to be good people. You may father of a 2-year-old and two 11-month-old have 50 years to work as an twins commutes from his home in Naples attorney,” he said. “Don’t to the downtown Fort Myers office of waste the 18 years.” Hahn Loeser & Parks, where he focuses There’s no avoiding his practice on complex commercial, the impact of construction, real estate and fatherhood on a community association litigation. He’s career, said Lee active in the LCBA as the co-chair of County Legal Aid the Health and Wellness Committee, Society Executive and last year he was the LCBA’s Young Director Andrew Lawyers Division president. Banyai, who has three “It’s a constant balancing act,” Hyatt children under the age said. “As lawyers, it is really easy for us to of 10, including a 2-yearbe consumed by our work. My wife works old. full time as well, so we make a concerted “I have had many effort to plan activities with our children jobs, and none of those every weekend. Getting out of the house for activities ensures that we are focusing Joel Hyatt with Harrison (11 months), jobs are anywhere near as difficult as caring Hannah (11 months) and Ezra, 2. our attention on the kids.” for an infant,” Banyai Scheduling and prioritization play a said. “If anyone thinks they’re going to have a baby, and key role for Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz attorney Derrick Isaac, who has a 6-month-old daughter. it won’t affect the time and energy they devote to their His family calendar and work calendar are often booked work, they are fooling themselves.” But having children can lend insight and perspective out months in advance. That’s smart policy, according to that enhances your work, according to the Hon. Judge LCBA Past President Keith Grossman, a father of three Robert Branning. The father of two handles dependency and juvenile dockets, working with emotionally taxing cases in which children have been subject to abuse, abandonment and neglect. “My kids were 5 and 3, respectively, when I took over those cases. To say it didn’t have an impact would be disingenuous,” Branning said. “I genuinely believe having kids in that age range made me a better judge, more empathetic to the situations the parties were going through in the court process, while at the same time, making me acutely aware of how much of an impact we have on the lives of our children, even if it’s not deliberately intended.” Spencer Cordell, an LCBA board member and criminal trial lawyer with his own firm, is grateful for what his 7-year-old and 6-year-old have taught him.

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“Having kids helps keep me on my toes and knowing that I always have to be prepared, which is invaluable in a courtroom,” he said. Criminal justice attorney and solo practitioner Cedric Hall’s 9-year-old twin daughters have helped him sharpen his focus and become more flexible. “Having children has also helped build patience as well,” Hall said. “I am a work in progress as an attorney and father.” So many LCBA fathers make a conscious effort to be the best parent they can. Like Cordell, who coached his son’s baseball team this year, Branning doesn’t want to be an absentee father. He strives to give his children his undivided attention at home, and when one of them has a soccer game, a gymnastics event, or another extracurricular activity, he makes it a point to be there. “Remember, it’s not about you,” he said. “Our children deserve to see the best version of ourselves, irrespective of what has happened in court, or with a client. If you had a bad day, it’s not their fault, and that kind of emotional cloud shouldn’t follow you home.” While there are some exceptions, the courtroom is

Spencer Cordell with Tristan, 7, and Tatiana, 6. for work and the home is for family, Branning said. Hyatt has a similar philosophy. “Set boundaries. The best advice I received was whatever you are doing, be present,” Hyatt said. “Otherwise, neither your clients nor your family are getting the attention they deserve.” But sometimes, there aren’t hard and fast lines. Jerry Von Gruben knows this well. The father of five runs a practice along with his wife, Cristy, and he gets creative. “I think modern technology can be a very useful tool in this regard,” Von Gruben said. “When opportunity presents itself throughout the day, I often make ‘video calls’ to my children, and on special days, I will take one of them with me to work.”

The treacherous Jerry Von Gruben with dance fathers in Helen, 12, Joseph, 4, the legal profession Adele, 10, Alessandra, 8, must do to thrive in their careers and and Brian, 5. their family lives might dissuade many from even trying. But Cordell believes such fears are unfounded. “My advice to first-time fathers is to just go for it,” he said. “You’re never fully ready, but as long as you’re ready to give lots of love, you are going to do just fine!” ⚖

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How to Prepare for Mediation

any parties going into mediation feel stressed because they don’t know what to expect. Being prepared for mediation helps everyone involved have a successful experience. The following suggestions provide a guide for how to prepare.

didn’t evaluate in your pre-mediation analysis. However, if you do get confronted with a previously unknown fact or issue, it is helpful to have explained to your client beforehand that one benefit of mediation is learning more about the other side’s position.

1. Investigate and Evaluate

2. Craft your arguments

Before a mediation, make sure you know the facts and legal issues in the dispute. It is never a good feeling to be surprised at mediation by facts or legal issues you weren’t aware of, especially in front of your client. Interviewing key witnesses, reviewing all relevant documents and questioning your client’s position before mediation should ensure that you don’t get blindsided by issues you

In your opening statement at mediation, outline your most compelling facts and arguments. Understand that if your arguments are too aggressive, you risk motivating the other party to defend their positions in court to maintain their reputation and pride. Conversely, if you omit arguments because you fear being too offensive, your opponent may discount those arguments or believe

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you are too uncomfortable to make them. Consider the personality of the opposing party and the history of the relationship between the parties to gain insight on how the opposing party will likely react to your arguments.

3. Select your client representative In some mediations, there is only one person with the decision-making authority who can attend the mediation. However, when there is more than one person who can attend the mediation with settlement authority, it is usually best to have someone whose actions did not result in the claim being brought. The person who sparked the action is typically defensive, less objective and may be resistant to settlement. It is also a good idea to make sure that the person who is most familiar with the facts is available at least by telephone, if not physically present, to answer questions that may arise. Finally, make sure that if certain settlement parameters have been set before mediation, the person who could authorize a settlement beyond those parameters is also available in case good reasons to exceed the previously set limits emerge. Another common issue that arises is when a client wants to bring a spouse, a parent, a significant other or some other non-party with them to mediation to assist them in the decision-making process. If the person feels strongly about bringing someone with them, it will likely assist the mediation, because they will feel more comfortable with their decisions. However, they should realize that the other side need not grant their request to allow the non-party to participate. Ideally, this issue should be sorted out between the attorneys before the mediation to avoid any surprises.

4. Bring evidence you are prepared to share At mediation, for every argument you make, the mediator and opposing counsel are likely to ask, “What evidence supports that claim?” or “What case law supports that argument?” Sharing that information with the mediator is helpful, but sharing it with the other side is more likely to impact the negotiation. Parties are sometimes reluctant to share case law, documents and witness statements out of fear they may lose the advantage of surprise during litigation if the claim is not resolved at mediation. That advantage must be weighed against the benefit of adjusting the other side’s perception of the value of their case and getting a better result at

mediation. Especially when mediation takes place before any significant discovery, adequate information flow must exist for the parties to constructively assess each other’s positions and formulate responses or proposals for consideration. Those positions will always carry more weight when supported by evidence or case law for the other side to review at mediation or even before mediation. The reward of sharing information is often greater than the risk.

5. Manage expectations Frequently parties are surprised about several aspects of mediation that experienced litigators sometimes take for granted. Mediation is a process that works best over a longer period, usually over an entire day and sometimes into the evening. When parties think that mediation will take only a few hours, they become impatient at the lack of quick progress and are more likely to want to cut to the chase. Cutting to the chase often results in impasse because it requires the other party to make one large compromise instead a series of smaller compromises that are easier to accept. Also, it is important that none of the mediation participants have scheduling conflicts that would prevent their participation in any part of the process. On a related note, parties should understand that the first offer they receive will not be close to what they think is a reasonable resolution. It is important not to be offended by an offer you find to be unacceptable. Parties should understand from the onset that it does not matter how the negotiations start — it is only important where they end up. Getting there requires an understanding of the process.

Conclusion Being prepared for mediation helps ensure success. A successful mediation is one in which both sides are willing to compromise and hopefully reach a mutually satisfying resolution. ⚖

Denise Wheeler Wright is the owner and founder of Wright Mediation Inc. After spending 24 years litigating business disputes, she now mediates all types of civil claims and disputes. Denise also conducts workplace investigations regarding complaints of harassment, discrimination, hostile work environment, fraud and improper conduct. She can be reached at denise@wrightmediation.com.

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Danger Danger’s culinary risk-taking a thrill for adventuresome diners

early three years after its first announcement, Danger Danger has made its much-anticipated debut in Cape Coral. The collaborative effort is a new and eclectic concept, combining the talents of Shannon Yates from Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery and the crew of Greg Gebhard, Jovana Batkovic and Skylar Denison from Nice Guys Pizza. Danger is located in a small center unit on Cape Coral Parkway, next to Iguana Mia and facing the new Southeast 47th Terrace. Despite little signage or bright lights, word of the new menu and exceptional tastes has spread quickly. The marriage of Nevermind and Nice Guys has produced a menu that offers anything but your traditional take on pizza, tacos and fried chicken. Using fresh ingredients, a combination of flavors, and proprietary sauces, such as Gump Sauce, Root Beer BBQ, and Happy Meal (sweet and sour), Danger provides a unique twist on traditional favorites – nearly impossible to find anywhere else in Lee County.

Photo above: breakfast tacos made with eggs, chorizo and more. Photo below: sundried tomato pesto pie made with sundried tomato pesto, fresh mozzarella, sprouts, garlic and Parmesan.

The names of menu items are as fun and enjoyable as the food itself. For pizzas, the Brazilian Love Affair, Yum Yum, Oink Oink, and Jacob’s Pie are

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can’t-miss. Abandoning old pizza chain offerings of “meat lovers” or “supreme” pizzas, Danger incorporates Asian flavors from pad thai (Pad Thai Pizza), barbecue pork Photo above: vegan falafel burger - crispy chickpea (Oink Oink patty, tons of herbs, pickled onions, arugula, chimiPizza), shallot churri, tzatziki. cream sauce with mushrooms and garlic (Jacob’s Pie), and flank steak with chimichurri (Brazilian Love Affair) directly onto a pizza. After tasting these creations, you will never view Domino’s or Pizza Hut the same way. Much like the pizzas, the tacos and fried chicken are combined with different styles and flavors in the laboratorystyle kitchen, offering creative items such as the Spuds McKenzie (chorizo, potato and salsa verde), Bubba (local shrimp, bacon jam and green chile crema), and Toadstool Hero (crimini mushroom, black bean and salsa macha). Buckets of fried chicken are ordered Southern-style, Buttermilk Crunch, or Cape Coral Hot (Nashville-style hot). Danger also pays great attention to cater to vegetarian and vegan diets. The vegetarian and vegan options keep their Danger-edge with the “Mean & Green” menu consisting of a beet salad, falafel burger, and the Underground Salad (a mix of arugula, fennel root, carrots, pickled ginger, pickled golden raisins, parsley and cilantro). Last but not least, the appetizers and sides compliment every menu item with the same flair, featuring a lineup of pig ears (Asian barbecue and scallions), sweet breads, and sumac cucumber salad. With all the menu items, combinations and flavors, any set of tastebuds can find something appealing. Much like Nevermind, Danger Danger takes its name from musical origins. Danger Danger was originally the name of a rock band formed in 1987 in Queens, New York. Designed

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as a takeout restaurant, Danger offers limited seating – only 11 or so stools in a diner-style row across from the kitchen. Most of the space is standing room and countertop, with two picnic-style park benches out front. The Danger patronage is as diverse as its menu. Ranging from young 20-something alternatives to the retiree “neighbor next door,” Danger is an invitation to all styles – perfectly reflecting the attitudes and welcoming Photo above: Saigon tacos - carnitas pork, personalities of its house-made kimchi aoili, pickled carrot, owners. pickled onion, cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro.

If you are a stickler for the traditional club sandwich and french fries, Danger may not be the diner for you. However, if you are looking to break out in search of a new flavor and hard-to-find uniqueness amid today’s commercial chains, Danger Danger is your spot, and you’ll be visiting regularly. ⚖

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#KINDLEE COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

#KindLee brings together kids, assisted living residents for Easter More than 30 children made Easter even brighter for members of the Thrive at Beachwalk assisted living community, thanks to #KindLee Committee Co-Chair Amanda Bartley and LCBA Annual Sponsor Cynthia Duff of CopyLady. Bartley and Duff collaborated with Trilogy Home Healthcare and the Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Cape Coral to bring families to Thrive for an Easter egg hunt. It allowed the families to interact with many of the residents, uniting generations in holiday cheer. The children searched for five golden eggs full of stickers, candy, rings and more, and every kid came away with Easter baskets full of goodies from #KindLee. They showed off their newfound treasures to the residents, and a few of the children took to the piano to serenade while residents enjoyed coffee and doughnuts.

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The 26th annual Law Week took LCBA members to the Edison Mall for free consultations and invited them to give at Lee Health's mobile blood donation unit, among other activities. Former LCBA President Robert Pritt, who came up with the idea for Law in the Mall in 1993, was among the many attorneys at this year's event. Plenty of LCBA members proved they would bleed, literally, for the greater good at the LCBA Blood Drive.

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June 2019 ⚖ RES GESTAE

In The news

Sheba Abraham of the Goldberg Noone Law Firm has been named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, a professional organization composed of the top trial lawyers under the age of 40 in each state who practice civil plaintiff or criminal defense law. Abraham has been instrumental in negotiating settlements and obtaining jury verdicts totaling over $20 million dollars. She earned her law degree from the University of Florida.

Scott Atwood is now with Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. as a stockholder. From complex labor and employment counseling and litigation to general business matters, Atwood has been representing the interests of entrepreneurs, public entities and businesses of all sizes throughout the U.S. for nearly 25 years. Atwood is also a Florida Supreme Court certified circuit civil mediator. He serves as president of the LCBA Foundation and is a past president of the LCBA.

Jarred Duke of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. has been named chairman of the Evangelical Christian School Board of Directors. The school is the largest private school in Southwest Florida, with more than 1,100 students. Duke, along with wife Jacey, graduated from ECS in 2006. Duke represents people and businesses in complex disputes, such as real estate litigation, construction litigation, breaches of contract, partnership and shareholder disputes, breaches of fiduciary duty, trust and estate litigation, and other business torts.

Roetzel & Andress LPA has added of counsel Garey F. Butler and associate Ashley L. Suarez to its Fort Myers office. Butler assists clients in real estate, general corporate and probate matters. Suarez focuses her practice on real estate law with an emphasis on residential and commercial transactions, real estate development, and commercial leasing.

Jeffrey S. Haut has become an associate in the litigation practice area of Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. Haut will work out of the Fort Myers office and focus his practice on counseling corporate clients, employers, homeowners and homebuyers, contractors and individuals through a broad range of litigation matters. Haut spent three years at Vernon Litigation Group and was a Naples Herald 40 Under 40 honoree. He received his law degree from Indiana University.

Courtney van Emmerik Lovejoy has joined Green Schoenfeld & Kyle LLP. With more than five years of business and legal experience, Lovejoy’s areas of expertise include probate and estate planning, including guardianships. Prior to joining the firm, she was an associate attorney with an elder law and estate planning law firm in Southwest Florida. She interned during law school for a Florida magistrate, a nonprofit law firm and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.

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