Firm News and Updates

May 21, 2010:  Direct In Music Conference and Festival Teaser Video

DI has launched a short teaser informational video.  The video was unexpectedly shown to a full house of local music fans last month just before local nationally rising stars Sixth Gallery.  Local Music guru and DI board member Mark Fisher took the stage to an energetic crowd and gave an epic, fiery speech that proclaimed "its all about the music!"  The video was received well by the crowd.

May 20, 2010: Client IBG Not Relaxing on Trademark Rights

A Press Release was issued today today to the National News Wire by East Cost PR Firm Beckerman regarding client Innovative Beverage Group, Inc's recent judgment in its case against a competitor and their efforts to combat trademark infringement in the market regarding their products, including their hit relaxation beverage product called drank®.  We, of course, have been happy to spearhead the effort!  Click here to view the press release>

May 20, 2010:  Welcome Law Clerk Jenny Masser

Ms. Masser is a second year law student at Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio and is a graduate of University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin with Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Prior to joining our team Ms. Masser worked as a Paralegal at law firms in Chicago, at Smith Barney/CitiGroup in Columbus and in the Ohio Senate as a legislative intern for Senator David Goodman. We are thrilled to have her on board.

May 14, 2010:  Branding Article Published in Business Journal: 

A shorter version of Bass' article Victor's Secret: How Early Branding Due Diligence Can Save You Millions  was published today:  Click here to see >       The full article is located here>

May 12th, 2010:  Bass Re-appears as Guest American Idol Judge

Leon appeared again today on Fox News' "Good Day Columbus" as a guest judge:

Click here to watch>

May 12th, 2010: New Article: Branding Due Diligence

Victor's Secret: How Early Branding Due Diligence Can Save You Millions >

May 8th, 2010:  Bass Performs at Famous Legend Valley Concert Venue

Leon Bass appeared with Cowboy Hillbilly Hippy Folk on Mandolin at the Cabin Fever festival at legendary Legend Valley, formerly known as Buckeye Lake Music Center, opening for the Spikedrivers  playing the same venue as the likes of the Grateful Dead, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett, and Arlo Guthrie, to name a few.   Bass will return Memorial Day Weekend with CHHF to play another show at Hookahvile with Ekoostik Hookah, Gov't Mule, Michael Franti, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, Zach Deputy, Donna the Buffalo,  Rumke Mt. Boys, Oakhurst, and others.

April 14th, 2010:  Bass is Guest American Idol Judge

Leon Bass's appeared on Fox News's "Good Day Columbus" as a guest judge:

Click here to watch>

April 2010:  Underwater Photo Exhibit Extended at Brioso

Leon Bass's exhibit "Tide Eye"  (www.tideeyephoto.com) has been extended and is still up at at Cafe Brioso on Gay and High in downtown Columbus.   A portion of the proceeds will benefit Coral Reef conservation efforts in the US Virgin Islands.

March 2010:  Bass to Head Board of Major Music Conference and Festival

Leon Bass has been named President and Chairman of the Board of the Direct In Music Festival and Conference, a major music industry convention that will take place in Columbus Ohio in  2011.  The festival will feature a large stage downtown hosting national acts, showcases by local and regional unsigned bands, a music industry conference featuring top music industry executives and artists, a tradeshow, and an innovative mobile web and Smartphone application.

March 2010:  USVI Office in the Works

We have made preliminary arrangements to open up our US Virgin Islands office on the Island of St. Thomas in Charlotte Amalie at the Law Offices of Marjorie Rawls Roberts, P.C at:  One Hibiscus Alley,   36A2-37A Dronningens Gade,  St. Thomas, VI 00802.

February, 2010:  Music in the Round Sponsor:  We are Proud to be a Music in the Round 2010Sponsor!

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We are pleased to team up with Chester Willcox & Saxbe to again become a Sponsor for the Music in the Round event to take place on April 24th at the Mannechor in German Village!  Learn more at www.musicintheround.com. 

The event is produced by the Capitol Square Rotary Club, Columbus Ohio

January 2010:  Bass to Play Legend Valley (former Buckeye Lake Music Center)

Leon Bass who has been a member of the local band Grassinine (www.grassinine.com) as a mandolin player, has been regularly performing with regional favorites, Cowboy Hillbilly Hippy Folk (www.cowboyhillbillyhippyfolk.com), who has an extensive schedule through 2010; one that includes two stops at the famous Legend Valley for their bi-annual  Hookahville Festival and annual Cabin Fever festival.

October 30th, 2009:  Bass to Exhibit Underwater Photography

Leon Bass will host an opening reception for his new photo exhibit featuring his underwater works on Nov. 19th, 2009 at Cafe Brioso on Gay and High in downtown Columbus from 5:30-7:30.  A portion of the proceeds from print sales will benefit coral reef conservation efforts.

October 30th, 2009:  Rebecca Morrisey Passes the Ohio Bar Exam!

Congratulations to Rebecca, our long-time law clerk who will be sworn in as an Ohio Attorney on November 9th.  Rebecca took the Ohio Bar Exam for the first time in July, 2009, and passed on her first try while working full time.  This is an extraordinary accomplishment and we extend our deepest congrats.   Great Job Rebecca! 

October 21st, 2009:  Leon Bass receives Virgin Islands Attorney License

At a beautiful ceremony conducted by the chief justice of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands, Leon Bass was presented his license to practice law as an attorney in the US Virgin Islands.  The US Virgin Islands is a united states territory in the Caribbean Sea near Puerto Rico and consists of the main islands of St Thomas, St. Croix, St. John  in addition to numerous smaller islands.  Leon plans to practice part time in the USVI while continuing his full time practice in Columbus, Ohio.

October 13th, 2009:  WaterBand named top-3 finalist in YouTube Contest

Congrats to client Waterband (www.waterband.com) for reaching top-three vote getting status in YouTube's Peace One Day video contest.  The voting continues at http://www.youtube.com/peaceoneday.  Waterband has generously donated thousands of dollars to water causes, including Capitol Square Rotary's Honduras project.  You can catch them live in Columbus at Vic's on October 23rd.

October 9th, 2009:  Leon Bass to Join Saving Jane front person Marti Dodson to Speak at Ohio State at the "Musician Inc", The Working Artist's Music Conference

Leon Bass will speak at a new music conference to be held on October 9th at the RPAC Center on the  OSU campus.  Also speaking will be Marti Dodson from the national act Saving Jane.  The conference will include panelist speaking on the areas of recording, publicity, booking and music law and business.  The conference is free and takes place from 1pm-5pm.

October 2, 2009:  Leon Bass to Join US Virgin Islands Bar

Leon Bass will soon be entered on the roll of attorneys and will become licensed to practice law in the very near future as he has passed the Virgin Islands Bar exam.

October 1st, 2009:  $12k raised at Wine into Water

The firm has received word that about $12,000 was raised at the Capitol Square Rotary's annual "Turning Wine into Water" charity wine tasting and auction. The event benefited Thirst Relief International, the Rafiki AIDS Orphanage and The Village of El Macote, Honduras. More info is available at: http://www.capsquarerotary.org/wine/

September, 2009:  Leon Bass helps turn Wine into Water, 6pm, Due Amici

The firm has agreed to sponsor the Capitol Square Rotary's annual "Turning Wine into Water" charity wine tasting and auction.  The event will include  wines from various regions of the world,  appetizers from a variety of Columbus restaurants to complement the wine,  silent and live auctions featuring many one-of-a-kind experiences and gifts, and live music.  The event benefits:

More info and tickets are available at: http://www.capsquarerotary.org/wine/

September 18-21 2009:  Congratulations to John Kadlecik!

Firm Client John Kadlecik of client Dark Star Orchestra joined new band  Furthur featuring the Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, along with  Joe Russo,
 and Ratdog's  Jeff Chimenti, and Jay Lane.  Leon Bass witnessed John play 6 flawless sets of Grateful Dead favorites over three days in San Francisco. John is rejoining DSO for the fall tour and will play more concerts with Furthur on the East Coast later this year. Congrats to John!

September 4th:  Grassinine Concert for Transit Arts

Leon Bass's modern bluegrass/classic rock/country band "Grassinine" performed a concert on September 4th at Vic's Midnight Cafe and raised $300 for the kids at Transit Arts.  Grassinine is classic rock bluegrass with Lee on Mandolin; Jamie Davis on vocals/guitar; Ron Ross on Banjo; Tom Krouse on Guitar/Vocals; Christina Grote on Vocals/percussion; Kirk Horn on Vocals/Percussion; and the world famous Dr. Terry Davis, on the Gut bucket.

August 2009: Leon Bass named to Columbus Bar Association Ethics Board

Attorney Leon Bass was appointed by CBA president Elizabeth Watters as a board member to the CBA's Professional Ethics and Grievance Committee.  The committee's purpose is to protect the public from lawyers and judges whose professional conduct falls below the standard prescribed by Ohio law.  The committee members investigate complaints against attorneys and judges and file and prosecute complaints with the Ohio Supreme Court's Grievance committee.

July 2009: Capitol Square Rotary

Leon completed a successful term as president of the Capitol Square Rotary Club

May 2009:  Lee Joins Ohio Governor Ted Strickland for Tunes

March 1st. 2009:  Music in the Round Was a Success!

Thanks to the generous support of our Sponsors and everyone that attended Capitol Square Rotary was able to raise $5000 for the kids at Transit Arts.  On behalf of CSRC, I thank everyone for your support!.   Click here for pictures and more information.

February, 2009:  Music in the Round Sponsor We are Proud to be a Music in the Round 2009 Sponsor!

We are pleased to team up with Chester Willcox & Saxbe to become a "Bob Dylan" Sponsor for the 2009 Music in the Round event to take place on February 28th at Spice Bar!  Learn more at www.musicintheround.com.  The event is produced by the Capitol Square Rotary Club, Columbus Ohio.    <Click to Enlarge image

February, 2009:  New Office at CWS

Beginning February 23rd we will be located on Capitol Square, 65 East State St. Ste 1000, Cols, OH 43215.  Our email, telephone, fax and website will not change.  The office is within the CWS offices on the tenth floor of the Capitol Square Office building (adjacent to the Hyatt and the Ohio theater). Parking is available in the underground garage.   Click here for more information >

January, 2009:  Leon Bass Joins Chester Willcox & Saxbe, LLP

Leon Bass has become of Counsel to this very honored and storied 38 attorney law firm.  Click here to learn how clients will benefit from this new affiliation or to learn about CWS, its "Super Lawyers", its stellar reputation as a business and litigation firm,  its practice areas, and its history of attorneys that have held offices such as US and Ohio Attorney General, US and Ohio Senator and Representative, the Ohio Supreme Court and Ohio Lieutenant Governor.    Click here for more information

January, 2009:  Celebrating a Decade of Service!

                We are ecstatic to announce our ten year anniversary as of November 2008.  The firm was established in 1998 with the goal of providing the same first-class legal services that can be obtained at large firms but with better, more attentive and personal customer service and at reasonable fees.

We have been able to achieve these goals by keeping overhead and expenses at a minimum, using technology, efficient business processes, utilizing experienced and highly trained staff and co-counsel, and by establishing strategic and "of counsel" alliances with other top-notch and experienced law firms.

We look forward to continued service and protection your interests for years to come.