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07.24.10: Ross placed 30th in the Coronado Optimist Sports Fiesta 1-Mile Rough Water Swim (and he swears there were more than 30 participants!) 07.19.10: Ross returned from Boy Scout summer camp today. Judy's son, Chris, led the troop to earn 103 merit badges! Also, for the first time in over 30 years, Ross qualified for the Mile Swim, BSA! 07.12.10: TSF wishes awesome Diana a very happy birthday! 06.26.10: Congratulations to Ross for being named 2010 Business Leader of the Year by the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce! Given the wonderful “leaders” we work with, Ross is humbled and honored. 06.08.10: The Simmons Firm congratulates this year's graduates: Sam Simmons, Rancho Bernardo High School (will be attending USC), and Chris Buela, Oak Valley Middle School (will be attending Del Norte High School). We're very proud of you. 05.28.10: Happy Birthday to Sam Simmons! 05.25.10: Happy Birthday to Jack Simmons! 04.15.10: The Simmons Firm is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Angels, of Rancho Bernardo Little League's Major's Division. 04.04.10: Thank you for your kind inquiries, but Grandpa Willie is fine following the El Centro quake. He says it was the biggest he has ever felt through all his years there. 03.24.10: Ross' article on the limits on trial publicity was published in the San Diego County Bar Association's Bar Report. 02.29.10: Ross is signed up for this bi-annual assignment teaching Professional Responsibility at USD this fall. 02.24.10: Ross' article on confidential information in the communication age was published in the San Diego County Bar Association's Bar Report. 01.06.09: Happy Birthday, Grandpa Willie! 12.24.09: Ross' article on attorney fee retainers was published in the San Diego County Bar Association's Bar Report. 12.01. 09: FINALLY! The "sticky calendars" for next year have arrived. Call us to get yours (and extras) while they last! 11.28.09: Congratulations to Hunter Simmons on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout! 11.25.09: Ross' article on third-party payment of legal fees was published in the San Diego County Bar Association's Bar Report. 08.26.09: Deceptive ploy directed at California corporations and limited liability companies! Here is a letter from the California Secretary of State alerting you of a deceptive ploy that is being directed at California corporations and limited liability companies. Fake forms are being sent to California businesses encouraging them to comply with their California Corporations Code filing obligations by submitting fees and documentation to a third party instead of the Secretary of State's office. Anyone receiving a solicitation letter is urged to contact the California Attorney General's Office at (800) 952-5225. 07.01.09: You knew it was coming. Ross and his son, Hunter, are bloggers! Take your flag etiquette questions to them online at "The Proper Standard." 05.28.09: Ross has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the San Diego North Educational Foundation, whose mission is to develop social, practical and "life" skills in youth through mentoring. 05.11.09: Bon Voyage to Sara who will soon be Mrs. Sara Frey. She is off to Europe today for her wedding and month-long honeymoon. Best wishes, Sara and Mike!! 04.30.09: Well, it's not the National Inquirer BUT we are proud to share the fact that Ross is the "featured attorney" in The San Diego Daily Transcript for Law Week 2009! 04.22.09: To peruse the Bar Report's Ethics in Brief article written by Ross for the April edition, please click here. 03.01.09: TSF thanks Wendy Patrick Mazzarella for the special mention of the firm's move to Suite 104 in the "et al." section of the March/April edition of San Diego Lawyer. 01.26.09: Two special announcements. Our own Sara Fransen has been nominated for the San Diego Daily Transcript’s Paralegal of the Year Honor, while our own Judy Sicat has been nominated for the San Diego Daily Transcript’s Legal Management of the Year Honor. Congratulations to them both. 01.06.09: Happy Birthday, Grandpa Willie! 01.01.09: The Simmons Firm would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! 12.05.08: Never fear, the ever popular “sticky calendars” are here. If you want a few, please contact the office and we’ll be glad to send you some. Hurry, offer good while supplies last! 11.20.08: We’ve moved! We’re in Suite 104 now, and the website has been adjusted accordingly. For trivia buffs, Ross has now practiced in the Promontory for 18 years, in Suites 220, 100, 157, 234, 390 and now 104. The more things change…well, the more the commute remains the same. 11.04.08: Just in the nick of time, Hunter submitted his Eagle Scout paper work today. Whew! Good luck on your Board of Review! 10.01.08: In appreciation of the new Starbucks branch that opened across the street, The Simmons Firm is happy to announce the addition of a new album to our gallery dedicated entirely to Diana's Starbucks mugs collection. We invite everyone to browse the new album. 09.28.08: Along with Julia Garwood, Ross is scheduled to give a speech regarding the Fiduciary Duties of Managing and Non-Managing Spouse during the Disclosure and Fiduciary Duties Seminar sponsored by the Certified Family Law Specialist on October 7th from 6-9pm at the SDCBA Bar Center. Please visit the bar website for registration and for more information. 09.02.08:Christina E. Clemm is back at the Simmons Firm after taking a much needed break to finish law school, get married and take the California bar exam. Welcome back, Christina! 09.01.08: The San Diego Lawyer published an article by Ross regarding the duty of confidentiality owed to non-clients, which is one of the topics under review by the State Bar of California's Special Commission for the Revision of the Rules of Professional Conduct. 07.30.08: Here you will find another article written by Ross. Originally called, "THE NINNY AND THE PROFESSOR: CLIENT “SCRIPTING,”" the title of the piece was later changed to "A Word On Client Scripting" then published in the SDCBA's July edition of the Bar Report Ethics in Brief column. 07.12.08: In honor of Diana’s birthday, another Starbucks mug is added to her collection! Best Wishes, Diana! May you have many more mugs to come. 06.12.08: Heartfelt accolades to Huntington Simmons who graduates from RBHS today. After he enjoys some summertime fun, Hunter will be heading to UCSB to pursue his college education. Good Luck, Hunter!! 06.06.08: Ross and Judy are both honored by the Boy Scouts of America San Diego – Imperial Council’s Black Mountain District as two of the 2008 Unit Volunteers of the Year. Congratulations, Ross and Judy!! 06.02.08: Congratulations to Ross for being chosen by his peers as the San Diego Daily Transcript’s Top Attorney 2008!! 05.28.08: Ross’ article titled “Ethics for the Discriminating Lawyer” was published in the May edition of the SDCBA’s Bar Report Ethics in Brief column. To peruse the article, click here. 03.26.08: The firm is pleased to welcome Eric A. Baggett to its staff. 02.29.08: Ross is once again teaching a Professional Responsibility class at USD this fall. 02.14.08: On April 2nd, Ross, together with Wendy Patrick Mazzarella, is participating in another telephone seminar sponsored by the American Law Institute-American Bar Association regarding client confidentiality. 02.11.08: The Simmons Firm is proud to announce that our very own Diana M. Niquette has been recognized as one of San Diego’s Distinguished Paralegals for 2008! Way to go, Diana! 01.23.08: The Ethics in Brief article of the SDCBA’s Bar Report January edition was submitted by Ross. Please click here to check it out! 01.22.08: Ross will speak at the 15th Annual Fair Housing Laws and Litigation Conference sponsored by the Fair Housing Council of San Diego on February 15th, at 11:15am. The speech will encompass guidance for attorneys on such topics as conflict of interest, attorney client-relationships, duty, candor and duty of loyalty when litigating fair housing cases. Click here to register. 12.5.07: Go ahead, admit it, you've grown to depend on The Simmons Firm "sticky calendar." Well, never fear, the 2008 version has arrived and is ready for your year-long enjoyment. Haven't received one yet? Give us a call and we will make sure one gets to you right away! 10.31.07: Ross is delivering the keynote address on the issue of "The Ethics of Advertising: What Can You Say and When Can you Say It?” before the Community Defenders Seminar at the University of San Diego at noon on January 26, 2008. 10.25.07: TSF reopens today, and we thank you for your patience in the face of this crisis. The firm’s statement as it relates to these issues is attached. Now, let’s get back to business! 10.22.07: We regret to advise that the office is closed in view of the evacuations prompted by The Witch Creek Fire. We will post a follow up notice here as soon as we are permitted to return. In emergencies, Ross is receiving email remotely and can be reached at ross@rblaw.com. Rancho Bernardo is a wonderful community, will overcome this tragedy, and we all appreciate your outpouring of support. 08.27.07: Ross will be speaking before the Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Section of the San Diego County Bar Association at noon on September 27, 2007. 08.04.07: Congratulations to our valued summer associate, Christina, on her marriage to Josh today. 08.03.07: Happy Birthday, Judy. On an unrelated note, Judy announced that she has recovered from her hike into the Grand Canyon. 08.1.07:“Professor” Slattery has announced that he has accepted a teaching gig at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, but will remain “of counsel” to the firm to facilitate the transition through August 31st. CONGRATULATIONS, JEFF! 07.13.07: Our cherished Grandma Ruby left us today at the age of 105, leaving a legacy of wisdom, humor and love of family. We celebrate her life at our tribute page. Her home will forever be in our hearts. 07.12.07: A Venti Happy Birthday to Diana. Please join us in wishing her a future filled with wonderful surprises and a myriad of Starbucks mugs. 06.14.07: Grandma Ruby turns 105 today! Please join us in wishing Grandma Ruby a very happy birthday! 06.06.07: Happy Graduation to Cole Ashburn, Christopher Buela and Megan Niquette! Cole will be entering kindergarten next year; Chris will be in middle school and Megan in high school. Congratulations to everyone! 03.19.07: Please join us in welcoming Julianne A. Henley to The Simmons Firm. 03.08.07: Our new and improved Photo Gallery is finally ready! We invite everyone to check out the pictures we’ve collected over the years. 01.16.07: Happy Birthday to one of our staff members, Rebecca! May her every day be filled with joyous wonders and Starbucks coffee. 01.01.07: The Simmons Firm would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! 12.18.06: Hurry! The Simmons Firm’s much anticipated “2007 Sticky Calendars” is here! Contact the office to get one (or if one is not enough, to request more). 12.13.2006: Ross’ ethics work is cited by the SDCBA in the December issue of The Bar Report in connection with the local bar’s response to a pending proposed opinion of the State Bar of California. Ross, please get a life! 12.07.06: Ross G. Simmons, Esq. is speaking to the International Law Section of the San Diego County Bar Association on Growing Ethics Issues in a Shrinking Global Economy. Registration Form 10.13.06: Please join us in welcoming Judy D. Sicat to The Simmons Firm. 09.05.06: Please join us in welcoming Rebecca L. Gorden to The Simmons Firm 08.22.06: Ross is teaching legal ethics at USD this fall. 06.21.06: The Simmons Firm congratulates this year’s graduates: Sam Simmons, Bernardo Heights Middle School, Jack Ashburn and Kyle Bernet Goldstone from Kindergarten. 06.14.06: The Simmons Firm congratulates Grandma Ruby Simmons, who turns 104 today! 04.10.06: Please join us in welcoming Jeff W. Slattery to The Simmons Firm. 11.21.05:The Simmons Firm is a proud fan of the San Diego Gulls. While availability is limited, clients are encouraged to email us if they would like to take advantage of the firm's four front row seats!
11.07.05: The Simmons Firm continues its sponsorship of the annual Trojan Marching Band Alumni Golf Classic.
10.27.05: The Simmons Firm is sponsoring the Scripps Ranch Sharks as part of our upcoming project: Team RBLaw.
10.17.05: Please join us in welcoming Diana Niquette to the firm.
10.05.05: Ross speaks to the The San Diego County Bar Association on October 25th .
09.01.05:Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Grossman on their marriage this past weekend. Mrs. Grossman is the daughter of our good friend Robert Wade.
08.29.05:Our sincere thanks to College Loan Corporation for providing The Simmons Firm with their awesome luxury box at Petco Park. The surroundings and the game were great!
08.01.05:New articles have been added to the Library.
07.15.05: Sara Fransen will be out of the office this morning to celebrate the annual Nordstrom Sale. Join us in wishing for her safety from unruly shoppers.
07.11.05: Congratulations to Ross Simmons for being recognized as "Volunteer of the Year" 06.22.05: The Simmons Firm congratulates this year's graduates: Jack Simmons (Elementary) and Jack Ashburn (Preschool). 06.14.05: The Simmons Firm congratulates Grandma Ruby Simmons, who turns 103 today! 06.01.05: The Simmons Firm remembers the contribution of Hunter Simmons in last year's rescue at sea, which has recently been recounted in the June 2005 issue of Boy's Life Magazine. The article can be viewed here: Page 1, Page 2 05.27.05: Please join us in welcoming Justin Skinner to the firm. 03.01.05: Please join us in welcoming Molly Selway to the firm. |
