28 July 2008

Robert Callahan, Esq
Northwest Law Center
405 Northwest 18th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209

Dear Mr Callahan,

You have represented Catherine Lynne Carter in stalking case no. 060303051, Carter v Bowman. I now represent Rory Bowman in that case.

I have taken the time to conduct a thorough review of the court filings in Carter v Bowman, together with other relevant information including correspondence between the parties. It is my legal opinion that there was never sufficient basis for a temporary stalking order validly to issue, much less a permanent order. I am confident that, had Mr. Bowman been represented by counsel at the trial of the matter, no permanent order would have been granted.

This letter is intended, therefore, to serve as notice that Mr. Bowman intends to move within the next few months for an order vacating the permanent stalking order. Whether you continue to represent Ms. Carter or not, I would appreciate it if you would be so kind as to let her know that this is the plan. We are providing ample notice because Ms. Carter may wish to save the time and money that further litigation of this matter will inevitably entail. She can do so my making her own motion to vacate the permanent stalking order no later than September 30, 2008. If she does not take that step, Mr. Bowman will pursue all relief available to him within the bounds of the law.

While Ms. Carter is reviewing her options, I would ask you, as her counsel, to pass on one additional word of advice. The fact that she currently has a stalking order against Mr. Bowman does not give Ms. Carter the right to defame him. It has come to my attention that Ms. Carter may have made false and injurious statements about Mr. Bowman to their community of peers and online on tribe.net. If this is in fact true, it could serve as a basis for further legal action against her. Ms. Carter should take care to avoid any potentially defamatory statements in future.

I look forward to your or Ms. Carter’s reply and, in the event that you no longer represent Ms. Carter, I appreciate your professional courtesy in transmitting this letter to her.

Respectfully,
Bear Wilner-Nugent