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2002 Mid-Year Convention Awards
The Board of Bar Commissioners is seeking applications for two Bar awards to be given at the 2002 Mid-Year Convention. These awards honor publicly those whose professionalism, public
service, and personal dedication have significantly enhanced the administration of justice, the delivery of legal services, and the improvement of the profession. Award applications must
be submitted in writing to Maud Thurman, Executive Secretary, 645 South 200 East, Suite 310, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, no later than Friday, January 18, 2002.
1. Dorathy Merrill Brothers Award - For the Advancement of Women in the Legal Profession.
2. Raymond S. Uno Award - For the Advancement of Minorities in the Legal Profession.
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NOTICE:
The Board of Bar Commissioners has voted to make a number of modifications to the Rules of Lawyer Discipline and Disability. Redline copies are accessible on the Bar's web site (www.utahbar.org) or at the Bar office. A petition seeking the Utah Supreme Court's approval will be filed by December 31st but commentary will be
accepted until January 31st.
Any member wishing to comment on the proposed changes may either e-mail rulecomments@utahbar.org or send a letter to the Bar's Executive Offices with their comments. All member
input will be provided to the Court.
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Increase in pro hac vice Filing Fee
Effective November 1, 2001 the Utah Supreme Court approved a $100.00 increase in the pro hac vice fee. Under Rule 11-302 the filing fee, which is administered by the Bar, will
be $175.00 per out-of-state attorney appearance per case. Please contact Phyllis Yardley at 297-7057 if you have questions or visit the Bar’s web site at www.utahbar.org for copies of the rule, application and instructions.
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Notice of Petition for Reinstatement to the Utah State Bar by Steven Brantley
Pursuant to Rule 25(d), Rules of Lawyer Discipline and Disability, the Utah State Bar’s Office of Professional Conduct hereby publishes notice of a Petition for Reinstatement
“Petition”) filed by Steven Brantley in In re Brantley, Third District Court, Civil No. 990908003 on November 12, 2001. Any individuals wishing to oppose or concur with the
Petition are requested to do so within thirty days of the date of this publication by filing notice with the District Court.
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Notice of Petition for Readmission to the Utah State Bar by Mark H. Tanner
Pursuant to Rule 25(d), Rules of Lawyer Discipline and Disability, the Utah State Bar's Office of Professional Conduct hereby publishes notice of a Petition for Readmission
(̉PetitionÓ) filed by Mark H. Tanner in In re Tanner, Seventh District Court, Civil No. 949705968 on October 12, 2001. Any individuals wishing to oppose or concur with the Petition are
requested to do so within thirty days of the date of this publication by filing notice with the District Court.
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Notice of Petition for Reinstatement to the Utah State Bar by Larry Gantenbein
Pursuant to Rule 25(d), Rules of Lawyer Discipline and Disability, the Utah State Bar's Office of Professional Conduct hereby publishes notice of a Petition for Reinstatement
("Petition") filed by Larry Gantenbein in In re Gantenbein, Third District Court, Civil No. 010902863 on November 19, 2001. Any individuals wishing to oppose or concur with the
Petition are requested to do so within thirty days of the date of this publication by filing notice with the District Court.
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
Position on Ethics Advisory Standing Committee of the Utah Judicial Council
A vacancy exists for an attorney from either the Bar or a college of law on the Ethics Advisory Standing Committee of the Utah Judicial Council. This committee is responsible
for providing opinions on the interpretation and application of the Code of Judicial Conduct to specific factual situations. Please refer to Rule 3-109, Code of Judicial Administration,
for more information about the committee. Attorneys interested in serving on the committee should contact Brent Johnson, Administrative Office of the Courts, P.O. Box 140241, Salt Lake
City, Utah 84114-0241 (578-3817) by December 21, 2001.
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Notice to all Utah State Bar Members:
Private Guardian ad Litem Training Program
Utah Code Annotated Section 78-7-45 allows District Court judges to appoint private attorneys to represent the best interests of minor children in any district court action in
which the custody or visitation of a minor is at issue. Such appointments will likely occur more often in highly contested cases. Unless the court finds a party to be impecunious, the
court must assess all or part of the attorney Guardian ad Litem fees, court costs, and paralegal, staff, and volunteer expenses against the parties in a proportion the court determines to
be just. In order for interested attorneys to be eligible for court appointment as a private Guardian ad Litem, they must, among other things, 1) apply to the Utah Guardian ad Litem's
Office for inclusion; 2) be a member in good standing with the Utah State Bar; 3) file permission and ginger prints for screening by the FBI an BCI; 4) be screened against the DCFS Child
Abuse Database and the like data base of any state in which the appointee has resided; and 5) complete the initial and continuing training requirements established by the Office of the
Guardian ad Litem. Attorneys interested in becoming eligible for appointment as a private Guardian ad Litem will have the opportunity to complete the necessary requirements at any one of
the training courses being scheduled in each of the judicial districts. These training courses will involve six weekly, evening classes (usually Tuesday or Wednesday evenings), and
include such topics as the role of the Guardian ad Litem; the process of appointment; understanding child development and the stress of divorce on children; interviewing children;
investigating possible child abuse; the trauma of domestic violence on children; custody evaluations; settlement tools; ethical concerns; etc.
Attorneys interested in attending a training course in any of the district locations must register at least five days prior to a scheduled course, by sending or faxing a letter
to the Guardian ad Litem Training Coordinator, indicating their intent to attend and whether they need a course schedule sent or faxed back to them. The below scheduled dates (other than
2nd District) are subject to change. Interested attorneys may contact the Training Coordinator for updated information.
Please direct any questions or registration correspondence to:
Craig M. Bunnell, Esquire
Guardian ad Litem Training Coordinator
450 South State Street, N31
P.O. Box 140241
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-0241
Message: (801) 578-3829
Fax: (801) 578-3843
Email: craigb@email.utcourts.gov
The 2001-2002 training schedule is as follows:
October / November 2001
2nd District (Layton):
Tuesday/Wednesday evenings starting October 30th
January / February 2002
3rd District (Salt Lake):
Tuesday evenings starting January 9th
4th District (Provo):
Wednesday evenings starting January 10th
February / March 2002
5th District (St. George):
Tuesday evenings starting February 19th
6th District (Richfield):
Wednesday evenings starting February 20th
April / May 2002
1st District (Logan):
Tuesday evenings starting April 9th
June / July 2002
In-Service workshops (Salt Lake, Layton, Provo): TBA
August / September 2002
8th District (Roosevelt or Vernal):
Tuesday evenings starting August 13th
7th District (Price or Moab):
Wednesday evenings starting August 14th
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