Greensboro Bar Association

May Newsletter

Greensboro Bar — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:28:55 +0000

The May 2012 issue of the newsletter is now available by clicking on May News. To view an individual article contained in this issue, click on the “About Us” tab above, scroll down to Newsletter and find the May 2012 Articles.

2012 Distinguished Service Award

Greensboro Bar — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:00:45 +0000

Congratulations to Janet Ward Black.

At the April 18th member meeting Harriett T. Smalls presented the 2012 Distinguished Service Award to Janet Ward Black. This award is the highest honor that the Greenboro Bar Association can bestow.

The award was created to honor and recognize those who have exhibited a deep devotion to the legal profession and who have made enduring contributions both to the administration of justice and to the public good though unselfish service. Those receiving the award have exhibited the highest ethical standards of professionalism and have set a worthy example for others to follow.

Here is the text of Ms. Smalls’ presentation .

18th Judicial District Q & A

Greensboro Bar — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:58:38 +0000

The 18th Judicial District Bar has been reorganized and administrative functions will now be handled out of the GBA office. How this affects the Greensboro Bar Association member is addressed in the following Q & A. For further questions, contact the office at 378-0300.

Robert C. Cone Receives Community Service Award

Greensboro Bar — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:16:32 +0000

The Greensboro Bar Association presented its Community Service Award for 2011 to Robert C. “Bob” Cone, who is a director and shareholder of Tuggle Duggins & Meschan, P.A.

The Community Service Award is co-sponsored by the North Carolina Bar Association, and also is known as the N.C. Bar Association Centennial Award. The award recognizes outstanding and exemplary community service.

David Meschan made the presentation at the February 16, 2012 membership meeting with these remarks.

DSA Presented to Judge Albright

Greensboro Bar — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:58:25 +0000

At the October 20th member meeting Justice Bob Edmunds presented the 2011 Distinguished Service Award to W. Douglas Albright. This award is the highest honor that the Greenboro Bar Association can bestow. The award was created to honor and recognize those who have exhibited a deep devotion to the legal profession and who have made enduring contributions both to the administration of justice and to the public good though unselfish service. Those receiving the award have exhibited the highest ethical standards of professionalism and have set a worthy example for others to follow. Congratulations to Judge Albright!

New 18th Judicial District Bar By-Laws

Greensboro Bar — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:04:01 +0000

The 18th Judicial District Bar held its annual meeting on Thursday, September 15th and members passed the revised by-laws. The by-laws needed revision due to the creation of a separate judicial district for High Point. The new by-laws will also authorize notification of members via email. To read the complete set of revised by-laws, please click here.

“Judge A” Stories

Greensboro Bar — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:44:28 +0000

At the February 17, 2010 member meeting, Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson presented a talk about Judge Elreta Alexander. To read a copy of the speech, click here. Justice Timmons-Goodson would like to add to her collection of “Judge A” stories. If you have a story to share with her, please send it to her at Post Office Box 1841, Raleigh, NC 27602.

Technology & Website for Law Practice Management

Greensboro Bar — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:11:23 +0000

“30 Tips in 30 Minutes: Technology and Law Practice Management Websites Designed to Help Lawyers Better Serve Their Clients” was presented in a colloquium on October 5, 2010. A copy of the take-away can be found in the About Us tab above under Law Practice Management Colloquium.

Greensboro Bar Association Blog

Greensboro Bar — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:53:24 +0000

Check out the GBA blog: greensborolaw.blogspot.com. Send any news or other posts to ryanluft@gmail.com.

Photos from the Habitat Dedication are now available for viewing on the blog. Check it out: http://greensborolaw.blogspot.com/2010/10/now-on-greensboro-law-blog-photos.html.

Mission Statement

Greensboro Bar — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:49:21 +0000

It is the Greensboro Bar Association’s mission to serve the Greensboro community and the Association members, by fostering excellence in legal representation of clients.