The Denver Bar Association
The Denver Bar Association

The Docket
April 2004

© 2004 The Docket and Denver Bar Association. All Rights Reserved.

All material from The Docket provided via this World Wide Web server is copyrighted by the Denver Bar Association. Before accessing any specific article, click here for disclaimer information.


Alert! Court Rules Simplify Civil Procedure
Marshall Snider

Committees & Departments

Dates on the Docket

FYI

Legal Affairs

Mandatory Court Duty to Help Budget Shortfall
Floy Jeffers

Marsh: Author’s First Truly Tough Bird
Mark Obmascik

New Judge Brings Bop and Boogie to the Halls
Greg Rawlings

Picture This: DBA Happenings

Poor Legal Writers a Thing of the Past
Doug McQuiston

Rainmaking: Tips of the Trade
James W. McElhaney

Thanks for Reaching Out
Mark Fogg

The Marketplace


Dates on the Docket

       April 2      

DBA/CBA: ADR
12:00-2:00 p.m.
Call Amy Sreenen (303) 824-5311

       April 6      

DBA/CBA Diversity in the Legal Profession
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt (303) 824-5340

Tuesdays at the Bar:
Viruses, Spyware, Hackers, Spam, Malware, Oh My! Keeping Your PCs Secure and Virus-Free
noon
Come learn from Mel Reveles, director of the CBA Internet Department, about a handful of products and computing tips to help you keep files on your PC safe. No CLE credit.
RSVP by sending a check for $15 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203.

       April 7      

The Docket
noon
Call Diane Hartman
(303) 824-5312

Law Line 9
4:00-6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber (303) 824-5323

       April 8      

DBA Board of Trustees
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith
(303) 824-5318

       April 9      

DBA Seniors Courthouse Tour
1:30 p.m.
Call Diane Hartman
(303) 824-5312

      April 13     

DBA Budget
7:30-9:30 a.m.
Call Greg Martin (303) 824-5317

Bankruptcy Clinic
1:30-3:00 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber (303) 824-5323

Tuesday at the Bar:
Current Ethics Update
noon
Join members of the CBA Ethics Committee to hear about current ethics issues and what may be coming down the pike. One ethics credit applied for. RSVP by sending a check for $15 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203.

DBA Legal Services
Committee
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber (303) 824-5323

      April 14     

DBA Young Lawyers
Division
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Call Melissa McClerkin (303) 824-5321

DBA CAN Committee
5:45 p.m.
Marriott Starbucks
Call Kari Brandt (303) 824-5340

Law Line 9
4:00-6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber (303) 824-5323

      April 15     

Collections Clinic
County Court
11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Call Carolyn Ferber (303) 824-5323

DBA Bench Bar Committee
12:10-1:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber (303) 824-5323
ll Carolyn Ferber (303) 824-5323

      April 16     

Goodwill DBA Summer
Intern Interviews
7:30 a.m.- noon
Call Kari Brandt (303) 824-5340

      April 20     

Small Claims Clinic County
Court
11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Call Carolyn Ferber (303) 824-5323

Tuesdays at the Bar:
Tax Traps
noon

Eric Zinn will discuss the latest “tax traps.” He is a member of the CBA Tax Section and a leader in the issues of tax traps.  One general CLE credit applied for. RSVP by sending a check for $15 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203.

      April 21     

Divorce Clinic
Denver County Courthouse
noon-1:30 p.m.

Call Carolyn Ferber (303) 824-5323

DBA Legal Fee Committee
Meeting
3:30-5:00 p.m.

Call Kari Brandt (303) 824-5340

Law Line 9
4:00-6:30 p.m.

Call Carolyn Ferber (303) 824-5323

      April 22     

Law Ed/Dem Ed Committee
Meeting
5445 DTC Parkway
12:15-1:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber (303) 824-5323

      April 27     

DBA Budget Committee
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Call Greg Martin (303) 824-5317

Tuesdays at the Bar,
Law Day Program: Brown v. Board of Education— Then and Now
Denver Athletic Club
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Join the DBA Young Lawyers Division, Colorado Bar Association, Denver Bar Association, Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, Colorado Women’s Bar Association, Colorado Indian Bar Association, Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Sam Cary Bar Association and the Colorado Lesbian & Gay Bar Association in commemorating the 50th anniversary of this historic case. The program will be at the Denver Athletic Club. RSVP by sending a check for $25 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver, CO 80203.

      April 28     

DBA Young Lawyers Division Coffee Talk: Rainmaking for Newer Attorneys & Associates
8:00-9:00 a.m
.
Learn strategies to becoming an effective rainmaker from attorney and personal development coach Mark Maraia. Discover ways to manage your business development time in ways that achieve results, without compromising professionalism. No CLE credit is offered for this program, but it should be excellent!
RSVP by sending a check for $5 to DBA Coffee Talk, 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver, CO 80203.

Law Line 9
4:00-6:30 p.m.

Call Carolyn Ferber (303) 824-5323


The Marketplace

SPACE

WORK AT HOME while maintaining a professional image. Our southeast Denver office will be yours to meet clients, host depositions and receive mail. Your telephone calls will be answered by a live (the best kind) receptionist. Voice messaging, law library, 24-hour conference room access, fax, copier, free parking, and congenial attorneys and staff make it a pleasure to come to the office; $100 per month. Call (303) 785-2808, ask for Craig. We’ll leave the light on for you.

Cherry Creek Office Share. 6th floor. Beautiful views. Private office available with shared use of conference rooms, kitchen, file room, law library, receptionist, photocopier and fax. Optional voice mail, DSL, postage meter, covered parking and other amenities. First class, modern building directly opposite Cherry Creek Athletic Club. Collegial atmosphere. Perfect for sole practitioner. Call Carl Tessler at (303) 321-2460.

Work From Home with 600 17th St. Denver mailing address. Live telephone answering and forwarding of calls. New facility with 28th story views. $150 per month. Call (303) 260-6400 or visit www.yourofficedenver.com.

Perfectly located and newly remodeled, downtown suite of friendly space-sharing solos and small firms has offices available. All services, kitchen, work area and two conference rooms provided. Call Donald at 303-894-8191.

Renovated/Decorated Victorian. Reception, 3-5 offices, conference, file/work room, kitchen, 2Ba, Enclosed Patio, Alarm, Network Wiring & DSL, 1500 sq. ft., 1720 Emerson Street, $1800/month+util. Call Jessica or Jeff 303-837-1555 (Days) or 303-355-2975 (Eves).

Office space available at 1640 Grant Street, Denver, CO. 1500 to 8000 square feet. Call Tim Flanagan at 303-298-8603.

I-25/COLORADO BLVD., 11th Floor, Class A bldg. Up to 4 outside offices available, receptionist, conference room, voicemail, fax, kitchen, secretarial space. Phone Judy at (303) 756-4200.

100 Lincoln St. DENVER HOME & OFFICE FOR SALE! Gracious updated 3-story Denver Square with original oak woodwork in West Washington Park. Over 2,200 sq. ft. plus ample storage, two-car garage and off-street parking. Air-conditioned. Multiple telephone lines including DSL, flagstone patio, many extras. R-3 Zoning permits home-based business, ideal for solo practice. Drive by and check out this convenient location and then call the owner-occupants at (303) 733-2283 to schedule a viewing.

LOW COST PROFESSIONAL IMAGE! Upscale Cherry Creek Location! Virtual and full-time offices starting at $185.00/month. Live personalized telephone answering available, voicemail, unlimited messages, professional mailing address, access to six conference rooms, and full administrative support. All the services your business needs. (303) 331-9100 and visit www.boardroomdenver.com.

OFFICES OF VARIOUS SIZES available southeast Denver with a congenial group of attorneys. Receptionist, phone lines, private number, voicemail, conference use included. Call Craig at (303) 785-2808.

Gorgeous! One large office with marble-tiled fireplace and exposed brick interior available in a beautifully renovated Victorian mansion turned law office. Elegant conference rooms, kitchen, phone, fax, and copier available. Brand new full baths/showers for use after mid-day exercise. Friendly, professional atmosphere with well-known employment law firm. Beautifully finished loft space with bathroom also available. Dazzling, new and only blocks east of downtown without the traffic and parking hassles! (303) 333-8700.

17th Street Executive Suites in Dominion Plaza Building. Fully furnished offices from $679 including 10 MB internet access and complete telephone service (including dial tone). On site color laser printing/copying. Legal document preparation in the building. Close proximity to Court House, Supreme Court Building and US Post Office. Call (303) 260-6400 or visit www.yourofficedenver.com.

Josephine law center at 1525 Josephine has office space available immediately in traditional office building at reasonable rates. Close to City Park and downtown. Reception, conference rooms, free parking, security, ADA access, DSL, kitchen, shower. Other services available. Call Pat or Mike at (303) 399-7774.

Regency Plaza One, DTC, superior building with one office available plus sectretarial area in an existing lawyers office. Fax and serperate line for phone. Room is 14’8" windowed by 11’4" deep. Call for additional details and to view. (303) 694-4630.

SERVICES

If you're going to the Barristers Ball and don't have a tux, Mister Neat's Formalwear will give you a 40% discount on renting one (or 20% on buying). Call 1-888-883-3111 or go to www.misterneats.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY! Professional headshots, executive portraits, large groups, documentary, public relations, and special events. Call Bill Cronin at (303) 458-0833 or croninpho@aol.com or www.croninphoto.com.

NO COMMENT! Are you and your clients ready to say something besides "no comment" when journalists call? You need to be. Learn how: to make poignant and appropriate comments, to control an interview, to get your points across, to craft comments and heighten your impact while avoiding potential pitfalls. At Ease, LLC helps you and your clients communicate with efficiency and purpose. Call 303-378-8738 or e-mail b_oconnor@earthlink.net.

OFFICE FURNITURE RENTAL. Rent the office furniture for your next special project—war room-secretarial/paralegal workstations—file shelving—conference rooms. Contact Tom O’Connor. (303) 377-5537, desklaw@earthlink.net or concordofficefurniture.com.

Our clients want you! Join InSource Denver's network of experienced paralegals and legal secretaries. Project - temporary - temp-to-hire. InSource Denver specializes in providing top-notch legal support to Denver area law firms and corporations. Jill Hess, InSource Denver, 2696 S. Colo. Blvd., #595, Denver, CO 80210. Phone: 303-863-0521; fax 303-863-1722; email: jillh@insourcedenver.com.

Wanted

CAREER OPPORTUNITY! Are you an attorney, CPA, MBA, EA or other like professional? Are you stagnant at your current job? Is there a ceiling on your income? If the answer is yes to any or all of the above, we can help! We are a national business turnaround firm in Broomfield that seeks an experienced professional to manage caseload. Clients hire us to mediate IRS, bank & other creditor issues. Salary, Commission & Bonus = 60-80K year one, 80-100K year two. Will train right applicant. Excellent benefits. Call Frank Turner for confidential interview @ (303) 530-7770. Fax resume to (303) 530-1818.

Paralegal/assistant/associate assistant needed. National Business Turnaround Firm is growing and needs Assistant Associates to start immediately. This position seeks individuals to support Associates in a team environment. Strong customer service, communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills required to interact with clients across the United States. Great Advancement Opportunity — Must type 45+ wpm — $13/hr to start + benefits/401k. Please fax resume to, Attn: Christy Cort at (303) 530-1818, or email: ChristyC@omni-financial.com.

FOR SALE

Recreational paradise: 40 fenced acres, 195 miles north of Denver on I-25, with panoramic views of Glendo Lake from a 700 sq. ft. redwood deck. This property in Glendo, Wyo. comes with a 1,150 sq. ft. Hyland 2002 modular home with an insulated garage. Newly furnished with all appliances: dishwasher, disposal, gas stove, refrigerator, water dispenser, washer and dryer. Ideal for multi-family ownership. The price is $275,000. Also available are the "toys": power boat, ATVs, water skis, jet skis, canoes, mountain bikes and a 33 HP diesel tractor. Call Larry Anderson, 303/674-1998 or 303/919-1182 (cell).