tag:webster.utahbar.org,2010:/news//1 2010-08-30T10:28:53Z Movable Type 3.33 tag:webster.utahbar.org,2010:/news//1.3015 2010-08-30T10:24:59Z 2010-08-30T10:28:53Z

The Supreme Court and the Judicial Council invite comments to proposed amendments to the following court rules. The comment period expires October 19, 2010....

BlogStaff www.utahbar.org The Supreme Court and the Judicial Council invite comments to proposed amendments to the following court rules. The comment period expires October 19, 2010. http://www.utcourts.gov/resources/rules/comments/. Then click on the rule number. How to submit comments You can comment and view the comments of others by clicking on the "comments" link associated with each body of rules. It's more efficient for us if you submit comments through the website, and we encourage you to do so. After clicking on the comment link, you will be prompted for your name, which we request, and your email address and URL, which are optional. This is a public site. If you do not want to disclose your email address, omit it. Time does not permit us to acknowledge comments, but all will be considered. Submit comments directly through the website or to: Tim Shea Email: tims@email.utcourts.gov Please include the comment in the message text, not in an attachment. Fax: 801-578-3843 Administrative Office of the Courts POB 140241 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-0241 One method of submitting a comment is sufficient. ]]> tag:webster.utahbar.org,2010:/news//1.3014 2010-08-30T07:26:27Z 2010-08-30T07:27:06Z

Harrisville, UT—The Harrisville Nominating Commission has selected nominees for upcoming vacancies in the City of Harrisville Justice Court. The position will replace Judge James L. Beesley who retired from the City of Harrisville Justice Court effective June 30, 2010....

BlogStaff www.utahbar.org Harrisville, UT—The Harrisville Nominating Commission has selected nominees for upcoming vacancies in the City of Harrisville Justice Court. The position will replace Judge James L. Beesley who retired from the City of Harrisville Justice Court effective June 30, 2010. ]]> shariv@email.utcourts.gov. ]]> tag:webster.utahbar.org,2010:/news//1.3011 2010-08-25T09:41:04Z 2010-08-25T09:50:24Z

Heber, UT— Heber City Mayor David Phillips has appointed Randy B. Birch, of Heber City, to fill a vacancy in the Heber City Justice Court. The position will replace Judge Reed Parkin who has been appointed to the Orem City...

BlogStaff www.utahbar.org Heber, UT— Heber City Mayor David Phillips has appointed Randy B. Birch, of Heber City, to fill a vacancy in the Heber City Justice Court. The position will replace Judge Reed Parkin who has been appointed to the Orem City Justice Court effective Sept. 1, 2010. Randy Birch works as a solo attorney in Heber City. He previously practiced law in Salt Lake City with the law firms of Bostwick & Price, Bertch & Birch, and Walstad & Babcock. Birch has more than 26 years of experience primarily in constructed-related commercial law. Since 2007, Birch has taught the substantive law portion of training for the Administrative Office of the Courts, Justice Court judges, and judges pro tempore. Birch has served as a small claims judge in Salt Lake and Summit counties for the past 25 years. He has written numerous articles for several publications and local newspapers on a variety of topics. Birch received a J.D. degree from the University of Utah College of Law and a B.A. degree from Utah State University. He is a member of the Utah State Bar, American Bar Association, and the Utah Association for Justice. He also serves on the Board of the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. The appointment is subject to certification by the Utah Judicial Council. tag:webster.utahbar.org,2010:/news//1.3010 2010-08-24T08:07:41Z 2010-08-24T13:17:53Z

Ms. Heather Finch was the President of the Paralegal Division of the Utah State Bar and was serving as an ex-officio member of the Utah State Bar Board of Bar Commissioners. The Bar Commission and Utah State Bar Staff extend...

BlogStaff www.utahbar.org Ms. Heather Finch was the President of the Paralegal Division of the Utah State Bar and was serving as an ex-officio member of the Utah State Bar Board of Bar Commissioners. The Bar Commission and Utah State Bar Staff extend their sympathies to her family and friends. SALT LAKE CITY -- Two women on board a plane that crashed early Tuesday in Nepal are from Utah. The Provo law firm of Howard, Lewis & Petersen confirms two of its employees were killed in the crash. John Valentine, managing shareholder at the firm, identified the two women as Leuzi Cardoso and Heather Finch. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=12124884]]> tag:webster.utahbar.org,2010:/news//1.3006 2010-08-20T09:20:47Z 2010-08-20T09:21:38Z

Salt Lake City, UT—Nearly 11,000 Utah children are impacted by divorce each year, including 2,500 children in Salt Lake County. To address the needs of these children, the Utah State Courts offers a Divorce Education for Children class twice each...

BlogStaff www.utahbar.org Salt Lake City, UT—Nearly 11,000 Utah children are impacted by divorce each year, including 2,500 children in Salt Lake County. To address the needs of these children, the Utah State Courts offers a Divorce Education for Children class twice each month at no charge to participants. Classes take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon and Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Following are the dates for upcoming classes: August 30, Sept. 11 and Sept. 20. ]]> www.utcourts.gov. ]]> tag:webster.utahbar.org,2010:/news//1.3005 2010-08-19T09:37:08Z 2010-08-19T09:38:38Z

All Small Claims Cases to be Filed in Justice Court Salt Lake City, UT—Beginning Sept. 1, 2010, individuals planning to file a small claims case will need to do so at their local city or county Justice Court. The only...

BlogStaff www.utahbar.org All Small Claims Cases to be Filed in Justice Court Salt Lake City, UT—Beginning Sept. 1, 2010, individuals planning to file a small claims case will need to do so at their local city or county Justice Court. The only exception is some areas of Cache County that do not have a Justice Court. The change is occurring as a cost-saving measure in the state courts. ]]> Presently, there is concurrent jurisdiction with the district courts and justice courts when small claims cases are filed. In a majority of counties, small claims cases are already filed exclusively in justice courts. This change will result in all small claims cases being filed in justice courts in all counties and will primarily affect counties across the Wasatch Front. Small claims cases filed in the state’s district courts before Sept. 1, will still be heard in the district court. District court judges will continue to hear all appeals in small claims actions. Small claims cases cover disputes that do not exceed $10,000. Any individual or business may file a small claims case and most litigants appear without an attorney. The location of the justice court in which to file a small claims case depends on the city/county where the defendant resides or the city/county in which the cause of action arose. Additional information is available on the Utah State Courts’ website at www. utcourts.gov/howto/smallclaims. # # # tag:webster.utahbar.org,2010:/news//1.3003 2010-08-16T13:29:29Z 2010-08-16T13:30:09Z

Riverdale, Utah—Applications are being accepted for a Justice Court judge position in Riverdale City. The position will replace Judge Michelle E. Heward who has been nominated by Governor Gary Herbert for a Juvenile Court judgeship in the 2nd Judicial District....

BlogStaff www.utahbar.org Riverdale, Utah—Applications are being accepted for a Justice Court judge position in Riverdale City. The position will replace Judge Michelle E. Heward who has been nominated by Governor Gary Herbert for a Juvenile Court judgeship in the 2nd Judicial District. To be considered for the position, candidates must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a Utah resident for at least three years, and have earned a high school diploma or GED. Information on judicial retention and performance evaluation is posted on the Utah State Court’s Web site at www.utcourts.gov under employment opportunities. An application for judicial office form must be completed and is available on the court’s Web site. The part-time position offers an annual salary between $39,645 and $71,361. For additional information, contact Riverdale City Attorney Steve Brooks at (801) 721-1100. The deadline for applications is August 30, 2010 at 5 p.m. and should be sent to the attention of Shari Veverka, Administrative Office of the Courts, P.O. Box 140241, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-0241 or faxed to (801) 578-3843. For more information, e-mail shariv@email.utcourts.gov or call (801) 578-3844. Utah law requires that a local county Justice Court Nominating Commission be created with representatives appointed from the county commission, the municipalities, and the local Bar Association. The Weber County Nominating Commission is tasked with submitting a minimum of three names to Riverdale City Major J. Bruce Barrows. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Riverdale City Council and certification by the Utah Judicial Council. # # # tag:webster.utahbar.org,2010:/news//1.3002 2010-08-16T12:26:43Z 2010-08-16T12:44:00Z

Salt Lake City, UT—Utah State Court Administrator Daniel J. Becker has announced the appointment of Diane Abegglen to the position of trial court executive for Utah’s Appellate Courts. Abegglen replaces Matty Branch who retired in April. The Appellate Courts include...

BlogStaff www.utahbar.org Salt Lake City, UT—Utah State Court Administrator Daniel J. Becker has announced the appointment of Diane Abegglen to the position of trial court executive for Utah’s Appellate Courts. Abegglen replaces Matty Branch who retired in April. The Appellate Courts include the Court of Appeals and the Utah Supreme Court. Prior to joining the courts, Abegglen worked for United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah. She has held management positions in Salt Lake City and Phoenix, Arizona, with the American Arbitration Association. Abegglen has also worked as a law clerk with the Utah Supreme Court. She is a graduate of the University of Utah College of Law and has a graduate degree in counseling and a bachelor’s degree in education from Idaho State University. As trial court executive, Abegglen is responsible for the administration of the Appellate Courts, which includes providing administrative support to justices and judges and managing support operations of professional and technical staff. In addition, the trial court executive is responsible for overseeing case management, court facilities, court security, and the court’s budget in the Appellate Courts. # # # tag:webster.utahbar.org,2010:/news//1.2999 2010-08-09T07:32:22Z 2010-08-09T07:33:08Z

Riverdale, UT---The Weber County Judicial Nominating Commission has scheduled a meeting on August 17, 2010, to select candidates to replace Judge Michelle E. Heward who has been nominated by Governor Gary Herbert for a Juvenile Court judgeship in the 2nd...

BlogStaff www.utahbar.org Riverdale, UT---The Weber County Judicial Nominating Commission has scheduled a meeting on August 17, 2010, to select candidates to replace Judge Michelle E. Heward who has been nominated by Governor Gary Herbert for a Juvenile Court judgeship in the 2nd Judicial District. The commission will meet at the Riverdale City Building, 4600 South Weber River Drive. The early portion of the meeting is scheduled for public comment about issues facing the Utah judiciary and refinements or improvements to the system. Public comments are being accepted from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Following the public hearing, the meeting is closed to allow commission members to select a slate of five candidates for the vacancy. Individuals interested in appearing before the commission should contact the Administrative Office of the Courts at (801) 578-3800 to request an appointment. Information on the Justice Court Nominating Commission members is available at www.utcourts.gov. # # # tag:webster.utahbar.org,2010:/news//1.2997 2010-08-05T10:05:44Z 2010-08-05T10:06:26Z

Salt Lake County, UT—The Salt Lake County Nominating Commission has selected nominees for upcoming vacancies in the Bluffdale Justice Court and Herriman Justice Court. The positions will replace Judge Reed Parkin who has been appointed to the Orem City Justice...

BlogStaff www.utahbar.org Salt Lake County, UT—The Salt Lake County Nominating Commission has selected nominees for upcoming vacancies in the Bluffdale Justice Court and Herriman Justice Court. The positions will replace Judge Reed Parkin who has been appointed to the Orem City Justice Court effective Sept. 1, 2010. shariv@email.utcourts.gov. # # # ]]> tag:webster.utahbar.org,2010:/news//1.2994 2010-08-04T09:39:45Z 2010-08-04T09:48:35Z

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT ROBERT L. JEFFS Annual Bar Survey of Programs and Services The Bar Commission is interested in your feedback on the programs and services being provided by the Bar. Your responses will help us determine how we...

BlogStaff www.utahbar.org MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT ROBERT L. JEFFS Annual Bar Survey of Programs and Services The Bar Commission is interested in your feedback on the programs and services being provided by the Bar. Your responses will help us determine how we can do things better to serve your needs and those of the public and how we can be more efficient in performing our regulatory responsibilities for the Utah Supreme Court. If you would like to take the survey please email onlineservices@utahbar.org with your bar number, first and last name, and we will send you the link to the survey. The survey will only take a few minutes to complete and your input will help us tremendously. Summer Convention in Sun Valley was a marvelous success! Thank you to our speakers and presenters for an educational and motivating summer getaway. In Justice Clarence Thomas' keynote address, he spoke about his duties and the isolation the nine justices feel as they serve on the nation's high court. He said that speaking to groups like ours, "allow(s) me to come out and see the people who really matter in our government, and that is you all." Justice Thomas was refreshingly humorous and upfront in his address. Truly, the bar has been set high as we plan future events. We fully expect that you are making plans now to join us at the 2011 Summer Convention July 7th through July 9th in San Diego, California. Convention planners are already busy putting together another stellar group of speakers and CLE events that you won't want to miss. August 2010 E-News * Annual Award Recipients * Utah Supreme Court Committee Vacancy * 2010 Fall Forum Awards * Change to Utah Rules of Civil Procedure 64D. Writ of garnishment * Bar Election Information Available on the Web 1. Annual Award Recipients - The Bar wishes to congratulate Judge Robert Hilder who was selected as Judge of the Year and Judge Pam Greenwood who was recognized with a Distinguished Judicial Service Award. Randy Dryer was awarded Lawyer of the Year. Each of these award recipients has a long history of professionalism, public service and personal dedication to the building up of the legal profession. Also given awards at the 2010 Summer Convention were the Bar Examiner Committee and the Military Law Section as Committee and Section of the year, respectively. 2. Utah Supreme Court Committee Vacancy - The Supreme Court is seeking applicants for an attorney to serve on the Civil Procedures Committee. Applicants should be experienced in civil litigation and the rules of procedure. To apply, submit a letter of interest and a brief resume to Tim Shea at tims@email.utcourts.gov or Administrative Office of the Courts / P.O. Box 140241 / Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-0241. The deadline for applications is August 30th. To help stagger the terms of all committee members, the initial appointment will be for two years and for four years thereafter. The committee meets about nine times per year, usually on the fourth Wednesday of the month, from 4:00 to 6:00 in the Administrative Office of the Courts at the Matheson Courthouse. If you would like more information about the committee, please visit the committee's webpage http://www.utcourts.gov/committees/civproc/. 3. 2010 Fall Forum Awards - The Board of Bar Commissioners is seeking nominations for the 2010 Fall Forum Awards. Award nominations must be submitted in writing to Christy Abad, Executive Secretary, 645 South 200 East, Suite 310, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, no later than Monday, September 3, 2010. The award categories include Distinguished Community Member Award, Professionalism Award, Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year. View a list of past award recipients at: http://www.utahbar.org/members/awards_recipients.html 4. Change to Utah Rules of Civil Procedure 64D. Writ of garnishment - Effective July 1, 2010 garnishees are no longer required to file a copy of completed answers to interrogatories with the clerk of the court. Answers to interrogatories must still be filed with the plaintiff/judgment creditor and defendant/employee as well as any other person shown by the records of the garnishee to have an interest in the property. To see the revised rule, visit http://www.utcourts.gov/resources/rules/urcp/urcp064d.html. 5. Bar Election Information Available on the Web - Nominating petitions for Commission elections in the First and Third Divisions for the 2011 election may be obtained on the Bar's website at http://www.utahbar.org/elections/commission_elections.html. Completed petitions must be received no later than February 1, 2011. "I have a question or comment for the Bar President" - President@utahbar.org ]]> tag:webster.utahbar.org,2010:/news//1.2992 2010-08-02T07:53:12Z 2010-08-02T07:54:10Z

Riverdale, Utah—Applications are being accepted for a Justice Court judge position in Riverdale City. The position will replace Judge Michelle E. Heward who has been nominated by Governor Gary Herbert for a Juvenile Court judgeship in the 2nd Judicial District....

BlogStaff www.utahbar.org www.utcourts.gov under employment opportunities. An application for judicial office form must be completed and is available on the court’s Web site. The part-time position offers an annual salary between $39,645 and $71,361. For additional information, contact Riverdale City Attorney Steve Brooks at (801) 721-1100. The deadline for applications is August 13, 2010 at 5 p.m. and should be sent to the attention of Shari Veverka, Administrative Office of the Courts, P.O. Box 140241, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-0241 or faxed to (801) 578-3843. For more information, e-mail shariv@email.utcourts.gov or call (801) 578-3844. Utah law requires that a local county Justice Court Nominating Commission be created with representatives appointed from the county commission, the municipalities, and the local Bar Association. The Weber County Nominating Commission is tasked with submitting a minimum of three names to Riverdale City Major J. Bruce Barrows. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Riverdale City Council and certification by the Utah Judicial Council. # # # ]]> tag:webster.utahbar.org,2010:/news//1.2989 2010-07-29T10:13:06Z 2010-07-29T10:34:09Z

SALT LAKE CITY – Governor Gary R. Herbert has appointed four attorneys to the bench in the Second Judicial District, which serves Davis, Morgan and Weber counties. “The people of the Second District will be well served by these four...

BlogStaff www.utahbar.org SALT LAKE CITY – Governor Gary R. Herbert has appointed four attorneys to the bench in the Second Judicial District, which serves Davis, Morgan and Weber counties. “The people of the Second District will be well served by these four future judges,” Governor Herbert said. “Each has excelled in his or her legal career and each comes highly recommended by the bar and bench.” · Michelle E. Heward, Juvenile Court Judge, Weber County Ms. Heward is a full-time professor of criminal justice at Weber State University and a Justice Court judge. She has previously served as a Deputy County Attorney in Weber County, where she screened cases involving juvenile defendants, and as a private attorney in a general law practice. Ms. Heward has a juris doctorate from the University of Utah College of Law. She has been appointed to replace Juvenile Court Judge L. Kent Bachman, who will retire Aug., 1, 2010. · Jeffrey J. Noland, Juvenile Court Judge, Davis County Mr. Noland currently serves as a managing attorney for the Salt Lake Office of the Guardian ad Litem. Prior to joining that office in 2006, he was in private practice, representing parents in juvenile court in abuse, neglect and termination proceedings filed in juvenile court. Mr. Noland has a juris doctorate from the University of Utah College of Law. He has been appointed to replace Juvenile Judge Stephen Van Dyke, who retires on Aug. 16, 2010. · David R. Hamilton, District Court Judge, Davis County Mr. Hamilton is in private practice in Ogden, and focuses on mediation, personal injury, insurance defense and domestic cases. His also has experience in the area of criminal defense. Prior to his solo practice, Mr. Hamilton was a partner at Smith, Knowles & Hamilton in Ogden. Mr. Hamilton has a juris doctorate from the University of Utah College of Law. He has been appointed to replace Judge Jon Memmott, who retired May 1, 2010. · Noel S. Hyde, District Court Judge, Weber County Mr. Hyde currently practiced privately in South Ogden, primarily in small business matters, bankruptcy and commercial litigation. Prior to starting his own practice in May 2001, he was a domestic and general litigator with the firm Nielsen & Senior. Mr. Hyde has a juris doctorate from Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School. He has been appointed to replace Judge Pamela Heffernan, who retired June 1, 2010. The Governor’s appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. tag:webster.utahbar.org,2010:/news//1.2987 2010-07-29T08:22:25Z 2010-07-29T08:32:13Z

Harrisville, Utah—Applications are being accepted for a Justice Court judge position in the City of Harrisville. The position will replace Judge James L. Beesley who retired from the City of Harrisville Justice Court effective June 30, 2010....

BlogStaff www.utahbar.org Harrisville, Utah—Applications are being accepted for a Justice Court judge position in the City of Harrisville. The position will replace Judge James L. Beesley who retired from the City of Harrisville Justice Court effective June 30, 2010. www.utcourts.gov under employment opportunities. An application for judicial office form must be completed and is available on the court’s Web site. The part-time position offers an annual salary between $14,536 and $26,165 without benefits. For additional information, contact Harrisville Human Resource Manager Pamela Crosbie at (801) 782-4100. The deadline for applications is August 11, 2010 at 5 p.m. and should be sent to the attention of Shari Veverka, Administrative Office of the Courts, P.O. Box 140241, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-0241 or faxed to (801) 578-3843. For more information, e-mail shariv@email.utcourts.gov or call (801) 578-3844. Utah law requires that a local county Justice Court Nominating Commission be created with representatives appointed from the county commission, the municipalities, and the local Bar Association. The Weber County Nominating Commission is tasked with submitting a minimum of three names to City of Harrisville Mayor Richard Hendrix. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Harrisville City Council and certification by the Utah Judicial Council. # # # ]]> tag:webster.utahbar.org,2010:/news//1.2985 2010-07-26T07:54:48Z 2010-07-26T07:55:20Z

Heber, UT—The Wasatch County Nominating Commission has selected four nominees for an upcoming vacancy on the Heber City Justice Court bench. The position will replace Judge Reed Parkin who has been appointed to the Orem City Justice Court effective Sept....

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