SOLO & SMALL FIRM CONFERENCE

June 13 - 15, 2013 | Branson, Missouri

18TH Annual

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Gori Julian & Associates, PC

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The Bar Plan

Gold Dollar, Burns & Becker, LC Lear Werts, LLP Clio Monsees & Mayer PC GilsbarPRO Ransin Injury Law & University of Missouri School of Law Simmons Browder Gianaris Angelides & Barnerd, LLC Silver The Hershewe Law Firm, PC Saint Louis University University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law & School of Law Bartimus, Frickleton, Robertson & Gorny, PC Wood Law Firm, LLC Bronze Ruby
Langdon & Emison Attorneys at Law Sindel, Sindel & Noble, PC FindLaw LawPay Tabs3/PracticeMaster Thomson Reuters

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Law Office of Mary Lou Martin, PC The Law Offices of Steve Sanders, LC

Grand Prize - Riviera Maya

5-day, 4-night stay at an all-inclusive resort, plus airfare for two from Kansas City or St. Louis (Up to $3,000 value)

To apply, please visit www.sasfconference.org

Scholarships

Deadline to apply: April 30, 2013 CLE Department Financial Assistance Carol Chazen Friedman Memorial Scholarship (Registration & Hotel)
Sponsor: The Missouri Bar Board of Governors

Courtesy of The Missouri Bar Travel Committee

Sponsor: The Earnshaw-Hobbs Law Firm, PC

Family Law Scholarship (Registration & Hotel) Bob Sigoloff Memorial Scholarship (Registration & Hotel)
Sponsor: Anonymous Donor

All conference registrants are entered for a chance to win. The grand prize will be awarded at the conference closing lunch. Must be present to win!

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Deadline to apply: April 29, 2013 The Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: The Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City Foundation

CLE ACCREDITATION

Application will be made to Illinois and Kansas for MCLE credit. Estimated 18 MCLE hours, including 8 ethics hours.

Hotel Information
A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at:

GOLF CANCELLATION POLICY

Refunds will not be given on cancellations made after May 30, 2013. You may transfer your reservation to a colleague.

CONFERENCE REFUND POLICY

A full refund will be given if you cancel by 5:00 p.m. on May 23, 2013. Those canceling after 5:00 p.m., May 23, 2013 through June 10, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. will receive a refund of the registration fee minus a $65.00 administrative fee. A link to the course materials will be sent to you by email. Course materials on CD-ROM or USB drive will be mailed to you after the conference. If you prefer printed course materials, you may order them individually for $75.00. NO REFUND will be given for cancellations made after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013; the course materials selected on your registration will be mailed to you in consideration of tuition paid. Only on-site registration will be available after 12:00 p.m. (noon) on June 10, 2013. All cancellations must be in writing. If you cannot attend, a colleague may attend in your place if s/he could have registered at the same price.

200 East Main Street Branson, MO (417) 336-5400

Hilton Convention Center Hotel

3 Branson Landing Boulevard Branson, MO (417) 336-5500 A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Convention Center Hotel and Hilton Promenade Branson Landing. The deadline to book at the special rate of $127.00 per night is May 16, 2013 or until the room block is sold out, whichever comes first. Registrants must arrange hotel accommodations directly with the Hilton Convention Center at 417-336-5400 or with the Hilton Promenade Branson Landing at 417336-5500 or go to http://bit.ly/mosolo13 and use group code SSF13.

Hilton Promenade

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MEAL TICKET REFUND POLICY

Because we must order and guarantee payment for meals with the hotel by June 10, 2013, we are unable to process refund requests for tickets purchased after 12:00 p.m. (noon) on that date.

METHOD OF PAYMENT

Payment must be made by check, credit card or debit card. The Missouri Bar does NOT accept cash.

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS

Call the MoBarCLE Help Desk toll free 888-253-6013.

SOLO & SMALL FIRM CONFERENCE - REGISTRATION FORM

Return form & payment to: The Missouri Bar, SSF Registration, P.O. Box 119, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0119 or register by PHONE 888-253-6013, FAX 573-659-8931, or ONLINE www.sasfconference.org

June 13-15, 2013 Hilton Branson Convention Center Branson, MO

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Name Address City State Badge Name (if different from above) Phone # Fax # Check # Credit Card Debit Card
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METHOD OF PAYMENT - Payment must be made by check, credit card or debit card. The Missouri Bar does NOT accept cash.
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TOTAL Enclosed/Charged $ REGISTRATION - Includes meals, entertainment, programs, and course materials as noted.

Pre-Early Bird Registration - Received on/before April 16, 2013

$249 Electronic course materials $299 Electronic course materials

Early Bird Registration - Received between April 17 and May 21, 2013
$349 Electronic course materials

$304 Printed & electronic course materials $354 Printed & electronic course materials $404 Printed & electronic course materials

Best Value

Regular Registration - Received between May 22 and June 10, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Law Student

or Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Please check one)Missouri Bar members may not register as legal assistants, law students or paralegals. School Name__________________________________________________ Includes meals, entertainment, programs, and electronic course materials.

All registrants will be sent an email with a link to the course materials from The Missouri Bar prior to the Conference at no additional charge.

$215 Registration received on/before May 21, 2013 $239 Registration received between May 22 and June 10, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)

ONSITE REGISTRATION - Received after 12:00 p.m. (noon) on June 10, 2013 (ONLY if space is available)

$399 includes programs and electronic course materials. Onsite registration DOES NOT INCLUDE MEAL TICKETS.

THE BAR PLAN RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (Purchased Separately)Must be registered for the Solo & Small Firm Conference to attend. $110 Qualifies insureds of The Bar Plan to a base rate discount. FIRST TIME ATTENDEE? Check the box if this is your first time attending the conference. COURSE MATERIALS - Cant attend? Order the course materials. $119 Printed $55 Electronic GOLF - Box lunch, cart, and green fees are included. Guests are welcome to register. Please indicate quantity. ADDITIONAL GUEST/CHILD MEAL TICKETS - You are STRONGLY encouraged to purchase guest/child tickets in advance.
Seating may be limited. Please Thursday Conference Lunch Friday Breakfast Friday Conference Lunch Friday Dinner Saturday Breakfast Saturday Conference Lunch

( ) $95 Thursday, June 13, 2013 tee off 11:30 a.m. (18 holes) Payne Stewart Golf Course Anticipated score___________ Partner me with_____________________________________________
indicate quantity. *See refund policy below. ( ) $18.00 - Adult ( ) $18.00 - Adult ( ) $9.00 - Child, age 6-12 ( ( ) $24.00 - Adult ( ) $40.00 - Adult ( ) $20.00 - Child, age 6-12 ( ( ) $20.00 - Adult ( ) $10.00 - Child, age 6-12 ( ( ) $28.00 - Adult

) $0 Child, age 5 & under ) $0 Child, age 5 & under ) $0 Child, age 5 & under

* Because we must pre-order and guarantee payment for meals with the hotel, we are unable to process refund requests for tickets purchased after 12:00 p.m. (noon) on June 10, 2013.

SPECIAL NEEDS REQUESTS - The Hilton is committed to accommodating guests with food allergies or intolerances, as well as those with social or
I request special meals. Please explain in detail any special dietary needs so arrangements can be made in advance.

religious beliefs, such as kosher or vegetarian, provided requests are made at least two weeks in advance. While every effort will be made to provide for guests with dietary restrictions, it is not possible to accommodate popular, weight-loss diets or alternative meal choices at this event.

I have special needs addressed by the ADA. Please contact me about reasonable accommodations.

Wednesday, June 12
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open

Thursday, June 13
7:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 8:45 10:40 a.m. 9:20 10:40 a.m. 9:30 10:40 a.m. Conference Registration, Exhibit Hall, Information Desk, MoBar Boutique & CLE Garage Sale Open The Bar Plan Risk Management Program Registration ** 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Solo & Small Firm Coffee Shop (informal gathering over coffee)

The Bar Plan Risk Management Program: **Note: A separate registration fee is required
The Risks and Opportunities of Social Media

GAL (Guardian ad Litem ) 3-Hour Annual Update Boot Camp Real Estate Practice Mgmt Technology/ Ethics Technology/ Practice Mgmt

What You Need to Know and What to Expect as a GAL: Case Studies from the Trenches of Family and Juvenile Court Starting a Law Practice: Technology Issues in Starting a Law Practice Get Out and Stay Out! Rent & Possession & Unlawful Detainer Cases Bridging the Generation Gap: Make Colleagues & Clients Happy How to Use Social Networking Sites for Investigative Research: What, Why and How Speakers: Carole Levitt and Mark Rosch, Internet for Lawyers Eight is Enough: Using Windows 8 in Your Practice

Breakout Session

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10:40-11:40 a.m. Refreshment Break 11:30 a.m. 10:50 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Golf Outing at Payne Stewart Golf Course

Breakout Session

GAL Boot Camp Trial College/ Litigation Elder Law Ethics Technology

A View from the Bench Starting a Law Practice: New Trust Account Rules - What You Must Know Intake & Investigation SSI, Medicare & Medicaid: What Are They, Who Gets Them, & How Do You Know Quicksand! Ethical Hazards for Solos & Small Firms Cybersleuthing: Search Like a Private Investigator Using Free Web Resources & Powerful Low-Cost Pay Databases Speakers: Carole Levitt and Mark Rosch, Internet for Lawyers

Using an Android or Windows 8 Tablet in Your Practice Technology/ Practice Mgmt 12:00 - 1:10 p.m. Picnic-Style Lunch 12:00 - 1:10 p.m. First-Time Attendees Lunch 12:20 1:10 p.m. 1:20 2:30 p.m.

Sponsor Programs Boot Camp Trial College/ Litigation Practice Mgmt Personal Injury Real Estate Litigation Technology/ Practice Mgmt

1:10 - 1:20 p.m. Program Break

Breakout Session

TBA

Starting a Law Practice: Setting Up & Marketing Your New Practice Using Fact/Lay Witnesses in Preparing Your Case New Trust Account Rules: What You Must Know <Repeated Session> Lien on Me: Resolving Lien Issues in PI Cases Equitable Actions in Real Estate: Partition, Declaratory Judgments, & Rescission Spying, Hacking & Fighting Back: Tools to Protect Your Client The Google Powered Cloud Law Office, Part 1 Speakers: Carole Levitt and Mark Rosch, Internet for Lawyers

Breakout Session

2:30 - 3:10 p.m. Refreshment Break 3:10 - 4:30 p.m. Legal Ethics Counsel Booth 3:10 4:20 p.m.

Breakout Session

Trial College/ Pretrial Motion Practice Litigation Practice Mgmt Email is So 20th Century: Ethically & Effectively Communicating with the Next
Generation of Clients

Elder Law Back to Basics Real Estate Technology/ Practice Mgmt Sponsor Programs

The Avalanche is Coming! Maximizing Your Clients Social Security Benefits Employment Law Issues for the Non-Employment Law Practice Negotiating & Drafting Commercial Sales Contracts & Leases The Google Powered Cloud Law Office, Part 2 Speakers: Carole Levitt and Mark Rosch, Internet for Lawyers Using Evernote & OneNote to Boost Productivity

4:20 - 4:30 p.m. Program Break 4:30 5:20 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Breakout Session

Conference Registration, Exhibit Hall, Information Desk, MoBar Boutique & CLE Garage Sale Close Welcome Reception & Social Friends of Bill W.

6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Dinner 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sunset Cruise on Lake Taneycomo 8:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 7:00 8:00 a.m. 7:30-8:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:45 9:40 a.m. Night Cap Reception Conference Registration, Information Desk, MoBar Boutique & CLE Garage Sale Open

Friday, June 14

CLE at Sunrise
Breakfast - Sponsored by Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman (Conference Partners: Ruby Level) Exhibit Hall Open

Plenary Session

Welcome and Announcements: Chris Wendelbo, Chair, Solo & Small Firm Committee Welcome by Missouri Bar President, Patrick Starke

Lawyer Palooza: Celebrating Solo & Small Firm Practitioners

9:40 - 10:10 a.m. Refreshment Break 9:40 - 10:30 a.m. Legal Ethics Counsel Booth 10:10 11:20 a.m.

Breakout Session

Trial College/ Litigation Personal Injury Real Estate Commercial/ Consumer Law General Practice Back to Basics Technology/ Practice Mgmt Discussion Group

Using Expert Witnesses in Preparing Your Case Your PI Case: Additional Theories of Liability & Recovery Mechanics Liens Collections: Both Sides of the Coin eFiling in Missouri Estate Planning 101 Using PDFs More Effectively Speaker: Ernest Svenson Office Hours

11:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 12:45 1:55 p.m.

Networking Lunch

Breakout Session

Trial College/ Litigation Criminal law Back to Basics Business Law Family Law General Practice Technology Discussion Group

Voir Dire A. B. C. DWI: Spelling Out the Basics of DWI Defense Workers Compensation from A to Z: Tips for New Practitioners 20 Business Tips in 70 Minutes: Information Your Clients Need Using Limited Scope Representation in Family Law Cases eFiling in Missouri (repeated session) iPad Tips & Tricks for Lawyers Speaker: Ernest Svenson Im 62 What Do I Do?

1:30 - 5:00 p.m. Legal Ethics Counsel 1:55 - 2:10 p.m. Program Break 2:10 3:20 p.m.

Breakout Session

Litigation Family Law Criminal Law Back to Basics Technology

Evidentiary Objections & Offers of Proof Advanced Family Law: Administrative vs. Judicial Actions Federal Criminal Law Practice What to Do When Youre Removed to Federal Court Document Creation the Fast & Easy Way Speaker: Ernest Svenson Undead.

Practice Mgmt Zombie Lawyers: What To Do If You Feel Like Youve Joined the Ranks of the Discussion Group
3:50 5:00 p.m. Tech Office Hours

3:20 - 3:50 p.m. Refreshment Break

Breakout Session

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Personal Injury Elder Law Back to Basics Practice Mgmt Technology

Stacking Up: Understanding Insurance Coverages Complex Issues in Guardianships, Conservatorships & Special Needs Trusts Criminal Law from A to Z Building a Niche Practice Spam, Scam, or Legit? Safeguarding Your Client Trust Account 30 Gadgets & Sites in 70 minutes Speaker: Ernest Svenson

Criminal Law: Chat with the Experts Discussion Group 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Program/Reception for Law Students 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Conference Registration, Exhibit Hall, MoBar Boutique, CLE Garage Sale & Information Booth Close Friends of Bill W. Dinner After Hours Reception Conference Registration, Information Desk, MoBar Boutique & CLE Garage Sale Open

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sponsored Reception

Saturday, June 15
7:00 a.m. 7:00 8:10 a.m.

CLE at Sunrise

7:15 - 8:10 a.m. Planning Committee Breakfast 7:30 - 8:10 a.m. Breakfast 8:20 9:20 a.m.

Plenary Session

Obtaining Clients The People You Spend Your Life Trying to Help
Speaker: Larry Rice Program Break Advanced Family Law: Dividing Retirement Assets in Family Law Cases Family Law Back to Basics The Basics of Dissolution in Missouri 12 Tips to Ethically Use Technology in Your Practice Technology Advanced Tablets for Lawyers

9:20 - 9:30 a.m. 9:30 10:40 a.m.

Breakout Session

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Practice Management

Client & Case Management: How to Manage Clients So Your Results Will Make Them Happy Speaker: Larry Rice Selling & Winding Down a Practice: Passing On Your Practice Before You Pass On

10:40 -10:50 a.m. Program Break 10:50 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 10:50 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Legal Ethics Counsel Booth

Breakout Session

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Family Law Criminal Law Personal Injury Back to Basics Probate and Estates Technology Practice Mgmt

Changes to Form 14: What to Expect Administrative DWI Trial Demo How to Enhance Damages on a Shoestring Budget What You Need to Know About Immigration Law Advanced Estate Planning: 2013 Update 60 Apps in 70 Minutes Staff: How to Find & Motivate the Best People to be Happy & Profitable Speaker: Larry Rice

12:15 1:30 p.m.

Sponsor Lunch - Prize Drawings! Grand Prize Drawing

Featured Speakers

Internet for Lawyers

Carole Levitt

Internet for Lawyers

Mark Rosch

Rice, Amundsen & Caperton, PLLC Memphis, TN

Larry Rice

President, The Missouri Bar Blue Springs, MO

Pat Starke

Ernest Svenson
New Orleans, LA

SOLO & SMALL FIRM CONFERENCE June 13-15, 2013 . Hilton Branson Convention Center . Branson, MO PHONE 888-253-6013, www.sasfconference.org

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SOLO & SMALL FIRM CONFERENCE

June 13 - 15, 2013 | Branson, Missouri

18th Annual

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Exhibit Hall of vendors offering products and services Build connections with solo and small firm lawyers Earn all your MCLE credits Specialized programming that includes: Trial college/litigation Starting a practice boot camp Annual GAL training Enjoy a getaway to relax and re-energize Fun, entertainment, and recreational opportunities Family-friendly event in one of Missouris finest resort areas

More than 80 new and different educational programs on substantive law, technology, ethics, practice management, and more Unbeatable value that includes registration, course materials, and meals

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