Roe Taroff Taitz and Portman Announce Significant Suffolk County Bar Association Committee Appointments

BOHEMIA, NY, June 19, 2012 (Press-News.org) The Suffolk County Bar Association, one of the largest voluntary bar associations in the State of New York which represents the lawyers of Suffolk County, has appointed two attorneys from Roe Taroff Taitz & Portman, LLP to chair significant association committees. Partner Elliott M. Portman has been appointed for a fourth term as chair of the Creditor's Rights Committee. Counselor Christine R. Shiebler has been appointed to a two-year term as co-chair of the Surrogate's Court Committee, a role that partner John J. Roe III most recently held.

"These independent appointments represent the confidence the Suffolk County Bar Association places in Roe Taroff Taitz and Portman attorneys and the high standing we hold among our peers," said John J. Roe III, partner at Roe Taroff Taitz & Portman.

The committees meet to discuss a variety of topics including proposed, new and existing legislation, evolutions in society that affect the law, and specific problems that affect attorneys or the courts. The committees are comprised of lawyers, judges and law students, and they are designed to assist the Suffolk County Bar Association in its mission of "cultivating the science of jurisprudence, promoting reforms in the law, facilitating the administration of justice, elevating the standard of integrity, honor and courtesy in the legal profession and cherishing the spirit of brotherhood among the members thereof."

Creditor's Rights Law Committee
This Committee's members consist of attorneys who concentrate their practice in the areas of debt collection and judgment enforcement. It is the Committee's function to educate its members and the larger Suffolk County Bar Association on issues and best practices in handling claims for non-payment of outstanding debts brought against both consumers and commercial entities.

The committee also monitors judicial decisions and demeanor in the larger Long Island region for items that might affect either the practice of law or the burden of proof required to prosecute claims brought. The Committee holds itself out as a resource to the larger Suffolk County Bar Association on questions regarding debt collection or judgment enforcement.

Surrogate's Court Committee
This Committee's members consist of attorneys who concentrate their practices in the areas of wills, trusts, estate administration and guardianships, as well as those attorneys who are member of the Surrogate's Court's law department. It is the Committee's function to educate its members and others on issues handled under the jurisdiction of the Surrogate's Court, including decedent's estates and related matters.

The Committee also serves as a forum for dialogue between its members and the Surrogate's Court regarding legal and practice issues within the Court. The Committee makes efforts to also educate its members on legal issues related to its main function such as elder law and estate planning.

Elliott M. Portman
Mr. Portman is a partner with Roe Taroff Taitz & Portman whose concentration of practice is in federal and state litigation, particularly in the area of creditor's rights and commercial litigation. He represents both international and domestic clients with regard to liquidation of their accounts receivable. He has lectured in the past for the Suffolk County Academy of Law and The National Business Institute on collection of overdue accounts and law practice management. In addition, Mr. Portman also speaks with local civic groups on topics ranging from civil litigation to creditor and debtor relations, and with Long Island high school students regarding the dangers of credit card abuse. Mr. Portman holds a J.D. from The New England School of Law, Boston, MA.

Christine R. Shiebler
Ms. Shiebler is Counsel to the firm and concentrates her practice in the areas of wills, trusts and estates, elder law and real estate. She is a frequent lecturer in these areas and has been a lecturer for courses in the School of Professional and Graduate Studies at St. Joseph's College. Ms. Shiebler has also been a member of the Suffolk County Senior Citizens Advisory Board since 2006. Ms. Shiebler holds a JD from Boston University School of Law.

About Roe Taroff Taitz & Portman
Roe Taroff Taitz & Portman, LLP provides a wide variety of legal services to Long Island. Our attorneys have served the residents of Suffolk County for more than two decades. Comprised of attorneys, legal assistants and administrative staff, the firm provides support at various levels of legal expertise. Our resources are available to both businesses and individuals looking for experienced legal representation. The firm's primary areas of concentration include civil litigation, creditor's rights law, trust and estates issues, estate planning, admiralty claims, business counseling and real estate matters. For more information, please call 631-475-4400 or visit http://www.RTTPLaw.com

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