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BARLETTER
The mission of this committee is to publish a bi-monthly newsletter as a vehicle for communication between members of the Bar.  The Barletter contains highlights of bar activities, articles on legal issues, spotlights activities of colleagues and provides a calendar of bar events.

G. Gordon Atcheson, Editor
The Atcheson Law Firm
Suite 6
4800 Rainbow Boulevard
Westwood, KS 66205
(913) 362-8650
Fax: (913) 362-8652
Email: gga@atchesonlaw.com

COMMUNITY OUT-REACH COMMITTEE
The Community Out-Reach Committee was established in 1995 to help promote attorney involvement in the community.

James R. Shetlar
8000 Foster
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 648-3220
Fax: (913) 648-3357
Email: jshetlar@kc.rr.com

Hon. Stephen Tatum
District Court Judge
Johnson County Courthouse
100 N. Kansas Avenue
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 715-3792
Fax: (913) 715-3641
Email: stephen.tatum@jocogov.org

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The mission of this committee is to plan and implement a comprehensive program for providing quality continuing legal education to attorneys at a reasonable cost.

FEE DISPUTES COMMITTEE
The Fee Disputes Committee is one of the most important "interface" committees with the community. The Fee Disputes Committee receives complaints from clients and initially tries informally to respond to questions about fees and to work with attorneys for resolution. If resolution cannot be obtained informally, there is a hearing procedure where the Fee Disputes Committee will hear complaints and review results of their investigation of the case. The process is non-binding and confidential.

L. Franklin Taylor
Norton, Hubbard, Ruzicka, Kreamer & Kincaid, L.C.
130 N. Cherry
P. O. Box 550
Olathe, KS 66051
(913) 782-2350
Fax: (913) 782-2012
Email: ftaylor@nhrk.com

GRIEVANCE & ETHICS COMMITTEE
The Grievance and Ethics Committee meets four times a year and its individual members are called upon by the Chairman to handle specific investigations requested by the State Disciplinary Office. The Committee also informally handles complaints brought to it by the public through the Bar Association Office or officers. The Committee responsibilities include attorney up-dates through our lunch meetings and Barletter as reminders to adhere to the ethics of the profession. The Committee is also in charge of keeping up-to-date and publishing the Creed and Tenets of Professional Conduct of the Association.

J. Nick Badgerow
Spencer, Fane, Britt & Browne
Suite 700
9401 Indian Creek Parkway
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 345-8100
Fax: (913) 345-0736
Email: nbadgerow@spencerfane.com

LAWYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COMMITTEE
The Lawyers Assistance Program Committee works confidentially with attorneys and their families who are experiencing impairments due to physical handicap, drugs, alcohol or other substances. The Committee is also responsible for working with attorneys to make them aware of the resources available to them through the Bar Association.

Thomas M. Kowalski
6432 Milhaven Drive
Mission, KS 66202
(913) 677-1060
Fax: (913) 677-1060
Email: kowalskilawoffice@att.net

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The Membership Committee is responsible for receiving applications and contacting and welcoming new members to the Association. That welcome includes an introduction and personal conduct at a luncheon meetings as well as presentation of a certificate of the Creed and Tenets of Professional Conduct endorsed by the Association. The Membership Committee also plans ways to enhance a new member's association with our organization through the initial year membership.

Adrian T. Gilby
Gilby & Haynes Law Firm, LLP
5350 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211
(913) 451-4529
Fax: (913) 451-4530
Email: agilby@gandhlawfirm.com

NATURALIZATION COMMITTEE
The committee works with the Federal District Court in conducting naturalization ceremonies for new citizens.

Anita Tebbe
Johnson County Community College
12345 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 469-8500, Ext. 3184
Fax: (913) 469-2380
Email: atebbe@jccc.edu

PROGRAM COMMITTEE
The Program Committee is responsible for planning programs for our noon luncheon meetings that are in the months of September through June.

G. Gordon Atcheson
The Atcheson Law Office
Suite 6
4800 Rainbow Boulevard
Westwood, KS 66205
(913) 362-8650
Fax: (913) 362-8652
Email: gga@atchesonlaw.com

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HERBERT W. WALTON BENCH/BAR CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
The scope of this committee is to plan a half-day seminar featuring a prominent keynote speaker followed by practice area break-out sessions consisting of interaction between judges and lawyers.

Hon. Thomas M. Sutherland
District Court Judge
Johnson County Courthouse
100 N. Kansas Avenue
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 715-3770
Fax: (913) 715-3779
Email: thomas.sutherland@jocogov.org

CIVIL LAW BENCH/BAR COMMITTEE
The Civil Law Bench/Bar Committee is responsible for updating and publishing the District Court Local Rules as determined by the Court. It also meets to review problems with procedures and operations of our District Courts. In addition, the Committee sponsors a section of the Bench/Bar Conference in the Spring.

Roger Stanton
Law Offices of Roger D. Stanton
Suite 500
9393 W. 110th Street
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 451-6958
Fax: (913) 451-6959
Email: rstanton@stanton-law.com

CRIMINAL LAW BENCH/BAR COMMITTEE
The Criminal Law Bench/Bar Committee meets to review procedures in the Criminal Department of the District Court and in working with attorneys and the judges to provide efficient due process. The Committee is responsible for publishing Local Rules of the Criminal Court as determined by the Court. It also participates with a criminal section in the Annual Bench/Bar Conference.

William R. Coffee
Suite 105
130 N. Cherry
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-0800
Fax: (913) 780-9469
Email: coffeelaw@att.net

FAMILY LAW BENCH/BAR COMMITTEE
The Family Law Bench/Bar Committee concentrates on the problems involved with domestic cases. This Section works with the judges, the Trustee's office, the SRS, GRASP and other agencies involved in the domestic process to review and keep procedures efficient. The Section is responsible for assisting the Civil Bench/Bar Committee in publishing Civil Rules as determined by the Court. The Section also participates in the Annual Bench/Bar Conference.

Keven M.P. O'Grady
Ferree, Bunn, O'Grady & Rundberg
Suite 300
9300 Metcalf
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 381-8180
Fax: (913) 381-8836
Email: kogrady@fbolaw.com

JUVENILE LAW BENCH/BAR COMMITTEE
The Juvenile Law Bench/Bar Committee works with the Juvenile Court, court support agencies, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and municipal and county entitles involved in working with juveniles and their specific problems. The Committee is responsible for publishing any Juvenile Court Local Rules as determined by the Court. The Committee also assists in participating in the Annual Bench/Bar Conference.

Donald W. Hymer, Jr.
Assistant District Attorney
100 N. Kansas Avenue
P. O. Box 728
Olathe, KS 66051
(913) 715-3047
Fax: (913) 715-3040
Email: don.hymer@jocogov.org

Randy R. McCalla
201 E. Park
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 390-1555
Fax: (913) 254-7602
Email: randy@mccallalaw.com

MUNICIPAL COURTS BENCH/BAR COMMITTEE
The Municipal Courts Bench/Bar Committee is re-established in 1990 and includes Municipal Court judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys. The Municipal Courts are the front line courts to the public, and to the community and generally represent the system of justice. This Committee's responsibility is to help insure that the Municipal Courts are run professionally and expeditiously. The Committee will be responsible for publishing a handbook of Local Rules. The Committee will also participate in the Annual Bench/Bar Conference.

Mark D. Hagen
Hagen Law Offices
Suite 202
6405 Metcalf
Overland Park, KS 66202
(913) 236-9696
Fax: (913) 236-9797
Email: mark@kctrafficlaw.com

PROBATE LAW BENCH/BAR COMMITTEE
The Probate Law Bench/Bar Committee concentrates on probate issues that are of concern to the Probate Courts and probate bar. The Committee is responsible for publishing any Local Rules to be included in the District Court Rules handbook. The Committee also participates in the Annual Bench/Bar Conference.

Charles J. Andres
P. O. Box 1111
Olathe, KS 66051
(913) 782-8298
Fax: (913) 764-764-8011
Email: charlesjandres@cs.com

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SENIOR LAWYERS SECTION
Roger D. Stanton
Law Offices of Roger D. Stanton
Suite 500
9393 W. 110th Street
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 451-6958
Fax: 451-6959
Email: rstanton@stanton-law.com

The special objectives and purposes of this Section are: (1) to promote civility and courtesy among lawyers and to the courts and tribunals before whom the members appear; (2) to mentor young lawyers in matters of the ethical and courteous practice of law; (3) to monitor and promote the welfare of the most senior and retired members of the Bar Association; and (4) to promote the creed of professional conduct of the Bar Association.

Eligibility - All voting members of the Bar Association in good standing, fifty (50) years of age and older, and who have been admitted to practice in this jurisdiction for not less than ten (10) years, shall be members of the Section.

YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION
Katie McClaflin
Safehome
P. O. Box 4563
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 378-1540
Fax: (913) 432-9302
Email: kmcclaflin@safehome-ks.org

The special objectives and purposes of this Section are: (1) to improve the professional skills and integrity of young lawyers; (2) to expand the availability of law-related services to those ordinarily denied such services; (3) to provide a forum for young lawyers to express their opinions and ideas; (4) to offer a forum for the recognition due  young lawyers for their talents and their accomplishments, especially in advancing the goals of the Section and the Association; (5) to increase the participation of young lawyers in the Johnson County Bar Association; and (6) to foster and encourage the development of professional respect and courtesy between lawyers practicing in Johnson County in a manner that is consistent with the aggressive pursuit of the client's cause.

Eligibility - All voting members of the Johnson County Bar Association in good standing, not over thirty-six (36) years of age, or who have been admitted to practice before any court less than three (3) years, shall be members of the Section.

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