insights, news and announcements for our members, colleagues and community
by Toni Schwahn, CPA, CFET
schwahn@whtcpa.com
Many private industries in the U.S. have a history of self-regulation. One particular example is the film industry and the ratings of their films for the viewing audience. The real estate settlement and title industry have finally joined the many other self-regulated industries and issued the Title Insurance and Settlement Best Practices for use by closing attorneys and title companies.
Extend a warm welcome to these three new members of our organization. Be sure to introduce them to your colleagues at DeKalb Bar programs and events in the coming year, and invite them to get involved with our committees and…
by Georgia Lord
Georgia Lord Law
DeKalb Probate Court Judge Jeryl Rosh and her staff attorney/chief clerk Julia Freeman, spoke at the January 7 breakfast meeting of the DeKalb Bar Association Family Law Section. Board chair Kyla Lines led the program. Judge Rosh, staff attorney Freeman, and a staff that includes more than 20 clerks handle not only estates and guardianships but also an amazing variety of other matters, including gun carry permits, marriage licenses, conservatorships regarding settlements for minors, the authorization of fireworks displays, and even the regulation of cattle branding. Additionally, Georgia Regional’s DeKalb location requires Judge Rosh to adjudicate involuntary commitment proceedings for thirty-four counties.
DBA welcomed Lester Tate as the guest speaker at the January member luncheon.
Please join us in a hearty round of applause for these generous DBA members whose sponsorship made our holiday party possible. Platinum Childers Schlueter Smith The Orlando Firm The Summerville Firm Silver Davis Adams DeKalb DUI School Fried & Bonder,…
by Daniel DeWoskin
President, DeKalb Bar Association
atlantatrial.com
As I watch debates among presidential candidates, read newspaper articles about which celebrity made an offensive comment and see who was offended, it occurs to me that there is a difference between political correctness and respect in general. When I was a child, there were many terms I heard people use that were not politically correct, but were certainly acceptable in everyday parlance at the time. This did not mean that these particular terms were respectful of others, or perhaps were the best choice of labels or terminology. Instead, they were simply accepted.
Please note Jan. 21 on your calendar and RSVP now for the next Bar luncheon when we welcome Lester Tate as our guest speaker. Lester Tate is a trial lawyer who served as the 48th president of the State Bar…