Announcements
3rd Annual National Pro Bono Week
10/24/2011
The week provided an
opportunity to highlight the contributions lawyers make to their communities as well as to
acknowledge partnerships that form the basis for many of the private bar's successful pro bono
efforts.
This year, the Cumberland County Bar Association partnered with Penn State
Dickinson School of Law Family and Elder Protection Clinics and MidPenn Legal Services to
sponsor two public service evening events.
On Monday, October 24, 2011, an open forum was held in the Fellowship
Hall at the First United Church of Christ, in Carlisle.
On Wednesday, October 26, 2011, an open forum was scheduled at the New
Cumberland Fire Company, in New Cumberland. Attorneys from the CCBA,
MidPenn Legal Services and staff from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office discussed
topics of current importance in your community.
JOINT CCBA / DCBA PICNIC
8/3/2011
On Thursday, July 28th, over 230 attorneys gathered for the joint DCBA/CCBA summer picnic at Allenberry in Boiling Springs.
The day included a collection drive for the Pajama Program which provides new, warm pajamas and new books to children in need. What a success! The Dauphin County Bar Association collected $550, 2 stuffed animals, 27 books, and 29 pairs of pajamas while the Cumberland County Bar Association collected $215, 13 stuffed ani-mals , 55 books, and 49 pairs of pajamas.
The books, stuffed animals and pajamas will be given to the pertinent county Children and Youth Agency and the cash will be used to purchase more books and pajamas for those counties. The $200 in checks received will be mailed to the Pajama Program's Home Office in New York eventually to be redistributed back to Cumberland County for the purchase of additional books and pajamas.
2011 Law Day Activities
7/1/2011
CCBA 2011 Law Day Activities
The CCBA Law Day Committee has been hard at work! 2011 marked the third consecutive Law Day celebration for the CCBA, with a focus on law-related education to children in Cumberland County during the month of May. The 2009 program was targeted to elementary schools; 2010?s program
was intended for high schools, and this year?s was geared to middle schools.
This year, the CCBA Law Day Committee followed the ABA theme, “The Legacy of John Adams,” and developed its own curriculum and student hand-outs. The focus was on the 6th Amendment right to counsel, with a tie-in to John Adams?s representation of the
British soldiers in the Boston Massacre Trials. Students were presented an interactive
presentation – including historical information, current events, discussion questions
throughout and a mock closing argument activity (representing the wolf from the three little
pigs!)
In April, all presenters attended a training session over lunch at the Comfort Suites. The
Law Day Committee reached out to all public and private middle schools in Cumberland
County; fourteen presentations were made in six schools reaching over 350 students!
Thanks to all volunteers: Melinda Joyce, Tom Gould, Tad Berger, Thomas Placey, Tony Adams, Anthony Hoover, Katherine Fitz-Patrick, Bret Shaffer, Andrew Spurgeon, Philip Spare, Sam Milkes, David Brown, Kelly Keller, Eunice Yang, Craig Kauzlarich, Taylor
Andrews, Paul Ferguson, Christopher VanLandingham, Anna Malcein, and John Frommer.
CCBA?s Law Day Committee consisted of co-chairs, Katie Fitz-Patrick and Melissa Tanguay,
joined by nine additional YLD members: David Brown, Amy Hirakis, Jess Holst,
Megan Riesmeyer, Kate Lawrence, Emily Provencher, Brett Shaffer, Chris Van-Landingham and Eunice Yang.
George B. Faller, Jr. - Awarded the George E. Hoffer Service to Youth Award
5/27/2011
The George E. Hoffer Service to Youth Award (named in memory of the late Honorable George E. Hoffer) was created to recognize and honor a CCBA member who is committed to improving the lives of young people. The award's recipient is dedicated to encouraging youth to be active, responsible and positive participants in their school, work, community and family. The Young Lawyer's Section and the CCBA Board of Directors gratefully acknowledge the extraordinary contribution of this year's recipient, George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire, whose efforts contribute to a healthier, happier, more secure future for our youth through his volunteer services coaching soccer and helping to develop a lacrosse program in the Carlisle area.
Judicial Evaluation Commission Results
3/9/2011
The Judicial Evaluation Commission of the Cumberland County Bar Association has released its ratings of potential judicial candidates seeking election to the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County. The Commission results are attached. Cumberland County anticipates two new judges on the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas in January 2012. The 2011 election cycle is the first in which the CCBA Judicial Evaluation Commission issued guidance to the general public on the caliber of county judicial candidates.
The Pennsylvania Bar Association created a valuable website, PAVoteSmart to help educate the public about the role of judges and the courts. The website is www.pavotesmart.com
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Do you need an attorney?
2/1/2011
The Cumberland County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service program has been serving the needs of the community since 1997. The Cumberland County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service can connect you with an attorney’s office to schedule an initial consultation. Our attorneys are required to be licensed and actively engaged in the practice of law in Cumberland County (PA) and in good standing with the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and act in compliance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct. While our service does not directly employ attorneys or provide free legal advice, we would be pleased to match you with an attorney who is conveniently located and qualified to handle your specific legal matter.
If you would like a referral to a Cumberland County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service lawyer, call the Cumberland County Bar Association office at : (717) 249-3166 or PA toll free 1-800 990-9108 (Extension 102) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and ask for the Lawyer Referral Service.
See the Lawyer Referral Services tab on the left for additional information.
Congratulations to Henry Coyne, Esquire - 2011 CCBA Distinguished Member Award
1/27/2011
Henry Coyne, Esquire was awarded the Distinguished Member Award on January 27, 2011 at the Annual Meeting of the Cumberland County Bar Association held at the Allenberry Inn and Resort. Attorney Coyne, the third recipient of the award is a CCBA Past President, Past Chair of the History Book Committee, and Past Foundation Trustee. The Distinguished Member Award was created to recognize and honor a CCBA member whose life exemplifies the qualities we most value and aspire to in a colleague, a
leader and a friend. In establishing and bestowing this award, the Board of Directors of the CCBA gratefully acknowledges its debt to those who consistently and conscientiously
volunteer their time, talent and
energy to enhancing the organized
bar and bettering our legal
community.
JANUARY 26, 2011 MARKED THE CCBA'S 110TH YEAR
1/26/2011
The Cumberland County Bar Association was formed on January 26, 1901, and later incorporated on December 29, 1994. Its purpose is to promote education, fellowship, and ethics among local lawyers and to foster public awareness of the legal system and the individual's rights and responsibilities under our system.
CCBA Pro Bono Program Fundraiser
1/1/2011
The Cumberland County Bar Foundation has available for sale a Thermo-O-Tote that keeps food HOT or COLD; it can be used for grocery shopping, travel, work, parties, sports events or at the beach. The cost is $10.00. See the attached order form. All proceeds will support the CCBA Pro Bono Program. The Cumberland County Bar Foundation is a Not For Profit 501C3 organization.
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Know your Credit Rights Campaign
12/31/2010
The Cumberland County Bar Association (CCBA) along with the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA)and 32 other counties have launched a new credit rights public education campaign. As part of the campaign, the associations are distributing a free “Know Your Credit Rights” brochure with information on the new federal rules designed to help protect credit card users. A copy of the brochure is available from the CCBA office or on the PBA’s website at http:/www.pabar.org/clips/knowyourcreditrights.pdf
For the PBA News Release on the Campaign go to on the web:
http://www.pabar.org/public/news%20releases/pr10182010.asp
YLD "Adopt-a-Family" Holiday Program
12/5/2010
Pictured with the red "Santa (truck) Sleigh" are Jess Holtz, Chris Vanlandingham and Amy Hirakis.
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Bradley Griffie -The 2010 George E. Hoffer Service to Youth Award Recipient
10/21/2010
Attorney Bradley L. Griffie awarded the 2010 George E. Hoffer Service to Youth Award.
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Hubert Gilroy received the IOLTA Award
7/2/2010
Attorney Hubert Gilroy (right) of Marston Law Offices, Carlisle, was presented with the IOLTA(Interest On Lawyers Trust Accounts) Award by Alfred Azen, (left) IOLTA Executive Director.
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CCBA Stuart Award presented to Christopher Houston
6/30/2010
Pictured are Attorney Houston (left) and presenter, Attorney Hubert X. Gilroy (right), 2009 Stuart Award Recipient
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