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The Docket
July 2005

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All In Good Humor

Book Review - Women-at-Law: Lessons Learned Along the Pathways to Success
Daynel L. Hooker

Building Instead of Billing: The Suprising Rewards of Blisters, Sunburns, and Bruises
Michelle B. Ferguson

Committees & Departments

Computer Tips for Beginners and Experts - Technology 101: Your Computer Questions Answered
Daniel J. Siegel

Dates on the Docket

For Love of a Beagle
Ron Sandgrund

FYI

Legal Affairs

NEVER A DULL MOMENT: "Little" Impact on the DBA
Stacy Chesney

Picture This: DBA Happenings

Purse String Partners: Sharing Expenses Can Minimize Risks When Hiring Help
Margaret Graham Tebo

The Marketplace


Dates on the Docket

July 19

Small Claims Clinic
Denver County Court — Civil Division
1515 Cleveland, 4th Fl.
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber,
(303) 824-5323.

July 20

Divorce Clinic
Denver City/County Courthouse
noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt,
(303) 824-5340.

DBA Legal Fee Arbitration Committee
3:30–5 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt,
(303) 824-5340.

DBA/CBA
Interprofessional  Committee
3:30–5 p.m.
Call Ingrid Heiser,
(303) 824-5327.

LawLine 9, Family Law
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt,
(303) 824-5340.

July 21

Collections Clinic
Denver County Court — Civil Division
1515 Cleveland, 4th Fl.
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber,
(303) 824-5323.

July 27

Senior Golf Tournament
Homestead Golf Course
11500 W. Hampden Ave.
Lunch: noon; Tee-off: 1 p.m.
Call Stacy Chesney,
(303) 824-5347.

LawLine 9, Sam Cary Bar Association General Law
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt,
(303) 824-5340.

August 1

File & Serve Training
Beginning: -9–10 a.m. or 1–2 p.m.
Advanced: -10:30–11:30 a.m. or 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Call (303) 824-5342.

August 2

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

August 3

LawLine 9, Real Estate/Housing Law
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt,
(303) 824-5340.

Community Action
Network Committee
5:45–6:45 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt,
(303) 824-5340.

August 5

DBA/CBA — ADR
noon–2 p.m.
Call Monica Davis,
(303) 824-5311.

August 8

Waterman Fund Meeting
9–10:30 a.m.
Call Janet Bauer,
(303) 824-5319.

August 9

Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic
U.S. Custom House Building
1:30–3 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt,
(303) 824-5340.

August 10

LawLine 9, Accidents/Injuries
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt,
(303) 824-5340.

DBA YLD
6–8 p.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

August 16

Small Claims Clinic
Denver County Court — Civil Division
1515 Cleveland, 4th Fl.
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber,
(303) 824-5323.

August 17

Divorce Clinic
Denver City/County Courthouse
noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt,
(303) 824-5340.

DBA Legal Fee Arbitration Committee
3:30–5 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt,
(303) 824-5340.

LawLine 9, Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt,
(303) 824-5340.

August 18

Collections Clinic
Denver County Court — Civil Division
1515 Cleveland, 4th Fl.
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber,
(303) 824-5323.

August 24

DBA/CBA
Interprofessional Committee
3:30–5 p.m.
Call Ingrid Heiser,
(303) 824-5327.

LawLine 9, Consumer/Contract Law
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt,
(303) 824-5340.

August 31

LawLine 9, Women’s Bar Association
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt,
(303) 824-5340.


All meetings are scheduled at 1900 Grant St., Ste. 900, Denver, unless otherwise noted. We list activities for the Denver Bar Association & DBA/CLE on this page. Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321, to schedule


The Marketplace

SERVICES

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PHOTOGRAPHY! Professional headshots, executive portraits, large groups, documentary, public relations and special events. Call Bill Cronin at (303) 458-0883 or croninpho@aol.com or www.croninphoto.com.

COMPUTER NETWORK PROJECTS AND SUPPORT: Experienced IT consultants, excellent references, reasonable hourly rates. Contact us for a free consultation. NeThrive, Inc. psinger@nethrive.com (720) 939-0729 http://www.nethrive.com

EXECUTIVE COACH. Are you stuck in a rut? Feel the stress of too many conflicting forces? Neglecting yourself, your family, your work? Get help from an expert life coach! * accomplish more each day with less stress and effort
* create more balance and enjoyment * make a difference in your life * know who you are and where you're going. Contact: Heidi Boerstler, Dr.P.H., JD. Executive Coach, University Professor, CBA member.
E-mail: heidiboerstler@embanet.com.
Phone: (303) 556-5856.

GELNN'S TOWN CAR. Reliable, casual service at taxicab rates in an immaculate L-series Cartier sedan. Denverite, 15 years experience. DIA, business meals. By appointment. (303) 257-5104.

RESTLESS? READY FOR CHANGE? Contact Career Matters for coaching, career counseling and assessments, including the very successful Highlands Ability Battery. Come out with a plan of action. Call Anne Gottlieb Angerman, MS, at (720) 489-9409 or e-mail at anne@anneangerman.com.

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.

INDEPENDENT ONSITE/OFFSITE LEGAL SECRETARY. Exemplary reputation spanning 20 years in the legal community. Carolyn Bodley. (303) 594-6453. carolynbodley@comcast.net. http://carolynbodley.home.comcast.net/wsb.html. Don’t confuse value and cost.

SPACE

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in beautiful new building perfectly located on LoDo. Friendly group of small firm and solo practicing attorneys. Receptionist, telephone lines, T-1, multiple
conference rooms included. Covered parking spaces available. Call Jo Anna Goddard at (303) 292-3228.

WORK FROM HOME with 600 17th St. Denver mailing address. Live telephone answering, screening, forwarding of calls. $150 per month. Call (303) 260-6400 or visit
www.yourofficedenver.com.

PERFECTLY LOCATED and newly remodeled, downtown suite of space sharing solos and small firms has offices available. All services and two conference rooms provided. Call Donald at (303) 894-8l9l.

OFFICES WITH SECRETARY/STORAGE AREA available immediately in first class suite, 950 17th St. Class A building, superb location, parking, conference rooms, law library, receptionist services provided, all amenities available. Please contact Kristi at (303) 860-1900.

LOW COST PROFESSIONAL IMAGE! Cherry Creek Location. Virtual office plans from $65/month. Optional live personalized telephone answering, voicemail, professional Cherry Creek mailing address, access to seven conference areas, six plans to choose from. All the services your business needs at a low, low price! (303) 331-9100 or www.boardroomdenver.com.

OFFICES OF VARIOUS SIZES with secretarial stations available in our beautiful, downtown penthouse suite. Service package includes receptionist, telephones, T-1 high speed Internet access, copier, fax, kitchen, library,
two shared conference rooms and covered parking. This is a must see. Please contact bwade@ph-law.com or call us at (303) 298-1999.

CLASSIC UPTOWN Denver Square with various size offices, shared conference, kitchen & deck, parking, DSL. 1556 Williams. Contact Dave Lichtenstein, (303) 831-4750, davelic@earthlink.net for details, brochure.

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! $150 per month. Call (303) 785-2809, ask for Cindy. We’ll leave the light on for you!

FIRST MONTH FREE!  Franklin Street Legal Suites. Uptown at 1763 Franklin. Collegial atmosphere with AV-rated attorneys. We provide a live receptionist, telephones, fax copier, conference room, law library, secretarial stations, Internet, DSL, kitchen and parking. Overflow possible. One office available. Bob Bricmont (303) 861-1171.

17th STREET EXECUTIVE SUITES in Dominion Plaza Building. Fully furnished offices from $830 including 100 MB Internet access and complete telephone service (including dial tone). On site color laser printing/copying. Close proximity to Court House, Supreme Court Building and U.S. Post Office. Call (303) 260-6400 or visit www.yourofficedenver.com.

OFFICE SHARING. Two offices with secretarial stations remain available in law office located in the DTC. Attractive building with offices newly decorated, located one block off Belleview and I-25. Rates very reasonable. Package includes receptionist, copier, DSL, phone, fax, kitchen, library, two shared conference rooms and
covered parking. Congenial office group with established practices. Space available for short term or extended lease. Contact: Janie at (303) 773-1908, ext. 0. Afterhours: (303) 221-4500.

OFFICES OF VARIOUS SIZES available SE Denver with a congenial group of attorneys. Receptionist, phone lines, private number, voicemail, conference use included. Call Cindy @ (303) 785-2809.

WANTED

PROCESS SERVER/INVESTIGATOR P/T eves, wknds. Top pay. Experience req. or paralegal exp. Must have economical car — north metro area. (303) 756-9687.

OMNI FINANCIAL SEEKS ATTORNIWYS, CPAs, and EAs. National business turnaround firm in Colorado seeks experienced professionals to manage a caseload of clients at our beautiful Broomfield office. Our clients hire us to mediate IRS, State, bank and other creditor issues. We offer: An outstanding team environment with other like professionals; Team training; Excellent benefits/401k Plan; Salary, Commission & Bonus = $70–80K year one, $80–100K year two. We're expanding our
business and are constantly looking for
outstanding applicants. Contact us to set up a confidential interview. Contact Christy Cort at (303) 530-7770; Fax: (303) 845-9505; E-mail: ChristyC@omni-financial.com; www.omni-financial.com

WANT TO PURCHASE MINERALS and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201.



To place a Marketplace ad, contact Stacy Chesney at (303) 824-5347 or schesney@cobar.org. The rate for placing an ad is $15 for every 25 words or part thereof. Ads must be submitted by the first of the month prior to the month of publication.