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VISIT THE HCBA WEBSITE

Check out the new website at

www.hamiltoncountybar.com. The website contains helpful information such as announcements, upcoming events and a current membership directory. Special thanks to webmaster J. Richard Campbell.

FALL CLE UPDATE

CLE update to be held in Boone Circuit Court November 3, 2006 at 8:30 a.m.

SEMINAR: Ethical Considerations for Estate and Family Business Succession Planners

Eric A. Manterfield, Partner at Krieg DeVault will be the speaker at a seminar entitled “Ethical Considerations for Estate and Family Business Succession Planners,” to be held Thursday, November 9, 2006 from noon to 1 p.m.

The seminar will be held at Riverview Hospital in the Krieg DeVault room located on the lower level of the Women’s Pavilion.  The cost will be $25 and lunch will be provided.  1 hour of CLE credit is expected for attendees.

RSVP to Bob Becker at 773-4400 or rbecker@rbpbblaw.com. Make checks payable to the Hamilton County Bar Association.

COMPOSITE PHOTO MAKEUP DATE

If you were previously unable to have your photo taken for the bar association composite or if you are simply not pleased with your results, you are in luck!

We have reserved the Historic Courtroom on November 20th from 8:00 am to noon for you to have your photo taken/retaken.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

Seminar: Ethical Considerations for Estate and Family Business Succession Planners

Thursday, November 9, 2006

Riverview Hospital, Krieg DeVault Room, Women’s Pavilion lower level

Noon to 1:00 p.m. -lunch to be provided

Cost: $25

Third Thursday Gathering

Thursday November 16, 2006

5:00 TBA

Composite Photo Makeup Date

Monday, November 20, 2006

8:00 to Noon

Historic Courtroom

Monthly HCBA Executives Meeting

Monday, November 20, 2006

7:30 a.m. at Perkins

Bi-Monthly HCBA Lunch Meeting

See Christmas Luncheon

HCBA Christmas Luncheon

December 14, 2006

Harbour Trees Golf Club

SUPERIOR COURT 6 OPPORTUNITIES

With the creation of the new Superior Court 6 in January of 2007 will come job openings for Public Defenders and court staff. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to HCBA President Bob Becker to be forwarded on to the incoming Superior Court 6 Judge.

Submissions should be sent by December of 2006 to:

Robert C. Becker, HCBA President

1312 Maple Avenue

PO Box 2169

Noblesville, IN 46061

ISBA BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Several Delegate positions remain open for our county with the Indiana State Bar Association Board of Governors. No resume necessary. Simply contact Bob Becker for further information.

HCBA MEMBER NEWS

Law Books for Sale

Brad Cook is offering used legal books including Indiana Code and Northeastern volumes. Contact Brad at (317) 984-2665 or jbradleycook@msn.com for more information.

The law firm of Richards, Boje, Pickering, Benner & Becker is pleased to announce that Timothy J. Hixson has joined the firm as an associate.

Please direct additions and/or corrections to the BARRISTER BANTER to Jenna M. Stewart at stewart_jenna@hotmail.com. Submissions due by the 20^th of each month for the upcoming newsletter.