01Jun
28Apr
Report from Quarterly Bench Bar Meeting: April 20, 2022
Rick Gazipura, SCCBA Director at Large and Bench Bar Liaison, submits his report from the quarterly Bench Bar meeting. 4/20/2022, BENCH BAR MEETING Update to the Portal system (Alex Calvo and Michelle Duarte) --Please check on Portal the morning of your hearing to make sure that have the...
28Apr
Access to Justice Series: Jane Becker, Tax Attorney
Our federal tax system has, as its foundation, intricate laws not meant for middle and lower income taxpayers to easily comprehend (I'm not espousing Marxist philosophy, this is just the way it is.) This includes the laws themselves, the required forms to report income, and...
30Mar
Well attended Spring event at Hotel Paradox
This year’s Spring Fling was held at Hotel Paradox on Ocean Street with over 70 attendees including several area Judges who had an opportunity to meet and mingle over light refreshments and drinks outdoors. SCCBA board President Mark Johannessen gave brief introductions to the 2022 Board...
30Mar
Access to Justice Series: Introduction by Mark Johannessen
A core aspect of the Santa Cruz County Bar Association’s mission is to promote meaningful access to justice for all persons. People encountering life challenges should have access to resources to help them understand their rights under the law, how protect those rights and obtain...
29Mar
Time flies when you are having fun: Brian T. Murtha announces his retirement
Brian T. Murtha announces his retirement, effective 12/31/2021. After 36 years of active practice, preceded by eight fruitful years of paralegal work in the County, I am drawn to a new career, as can be seen by the second of the accompanying photos. Photo: Mr. Murtha,...
29Sep
Succession Planning Info and Resources
We are pleased to welcome attorney Natalie Vance of Klinedinst PC for an MCLE program on Succession Planning this month. This is an important area that is often overlooked, but it can be critical if an attorney becomes ill or incapacitated or dies. Below are...
30Aug
Looking for Our Next Executive Director
The Santa Cruz County Bar Association & Lawyer Referral Service (SCCBA) is seeking a dynamic part-time executive director to oversee strategy, sustainability, and operations for the organization. At its heart, the SCCBA is a non-profit membership organization focused on providing services for its members, as...
08Mar
Election of 2021 SCCBA Directors and Officers
Due to pandemic-related restrictions prohibiting an in-person Annual Meeting, we will hold an online vote of Officers and Directors on March 25, 2021, immediately following the State of the Courts Update. The State of the Courts program begins at noon, and we anticipate that the...
03Mar