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The Docket
March 2007

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2007–08 Officers

7 Questions about Purpose and Transition for Warren Brown
Matthew Crouch

A Well-Paid Slave
A Winning Combination: Baseball and the Law

Marshall Snider

Blogging — Not Just For Teenagers
Peter Mullison

Dates on the Docket

FYI

Galleria De La Docket

Give Feedback to Inspire Passion and Performance
Jim Dawson

Legal Affairs

On the Bar Tab

Picture This: DBA Happenings

Pranks to Play on Your Co-Workers
Christine Nierenz

The Marketplace

Time to Call it Quits
Debbie Williams


Dates on the Docket

Dates for Attorneys

March 1
DBA Legal Services
Committee
7:30 a.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

March 2
CBA/DBA ADR
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

March 5
File & Serve Training
State District Court:
Beginning: 9–10 a.m.
Advanced: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
County Court:
1–2:30 p.m.
Call Michelle Gersic,
(303) 824-5342.

March 6
CBA/DBA Diversity in the Legal Profession
Noon
Call Erica Driver,
(303) 824-5340.

Tuesdays At The Bar
Amendment 41: What it Says, What It Means, and the Ethical Considerations
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

March 7
The Docket
Noon
Call Stacy Chesney,
(303) 824-5347.

DBA Democracy Education Committee
Noon
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

March 8
DBA Board of Trustees
7:30–9 a.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith,
(303) 824-5318.

March 13
Tuesdays At The Bar
The "Holistic" Approach to the Practice of Alternative
Dispute Resolution
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

March 14
CBA/DBA
Professionalism
Noon
Call Chuck Turner,
(303) 824-5314.

DBA YLD
6–7:30 p.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

March 20
DBA Budget Committee
7:30–9 a.m.
Call Greg Martin,
(303) 824-5317.

Tuesdays At The Bar
Marital Agreements in Colorado
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

March 21
Legal Fee Arbitration
3:30–4 p.m.
Call Ingrid Heiser,
(303) 824-5327.

March 27
Tuesdays At The Bar
What is Patentable
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

March 28
Coffee Talk
TBA
8–9 a.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

Dates for the Public

March 7
Lawline 9 —
Social Security Disability
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

Pro Se Immigration Clinic
El Centro De San Juan Diego
2830 Lawrence St.
6 p.m.
(303) 297-8696.
March 13

Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic
U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse
1:30–3 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

March 14
Lawline 9 —
Reserved: Notre Dame
Attorneys
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

March 15
Pro Se Collections Clinic
Denver County Court — Civil Division
1515 Cleveland Pl.,
4th Floor
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

March 20
Pro Se Small Claims Clinic
Denver County Court — Civil Division
1515 Cleveland Pl.,
4th Floor
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

Pro Se Family Law Legal Clinic
1200 Federal Blvd.,
Room 1018
5:30–7 p.m.
Call (720) 944-2594.

Legal Night at Mi Casa
360 Acoma St.
5:30–7 p.m.
Call (303) 573-1302.

March 21
Pro Se Doing Your Own Divorce
Courthouse
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

Pro Se Spanish Family Law Legal Clinic
1200 Federal Blvd.,
Room 118
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

Lawline 9 —
Reserved — Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

March 28
Lawline 9 — Probate
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.


 

To volunteer for the DBA Public
Legal Education programs, contact
Carolyn Gravit at (303) 824-5323.


All meetings are scheduled at 1900 Grant St., Ste. 900, Denver, unless otherwise noted. Activities for the Denver Bar Association & DBA–CLE are listed on this page. Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321, to schedule committee meetings, so they will appear in this calendar.


The Marketplace

SERVICES

FOR ALL YOUR LEGAL VIDEO NEEDS, contact Deena Steward, CCVS at (970) 215-7576; or see CreatingLegalMultimedia.com. Web design & desktop publishing also available.

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

EJD SEARCH, OWNED BY LOCAL ATTORNEY AND EXPERIENCED LEGAL RECRUITER, specializes in placement of attorneys. We provide sophisticated, individualized, and responsive assistance to associates and partners with portable practices. eJD Search works with premier law firms and corporations in Colorado. We emphasize discretion, exceptional market expertise and integrity. Visit www.ejdsearch.com. Call Elizabeth J. Dietrich, Esq.: (303) 634-2200. E-mail: libbyjd@ejdsearch.com.

EXPERT ACCOUNTING AND COLTAF TRUST ACCOUNTING. Specialists in QuickBooks and Timeslips. Your office or ours. Quality accounting for law firms since 1996. www.lawandequityltd.com; or (720) 201-4975. References available.

BAR EXAM PREP. Class for July 2007 quiz starts March 2. Hourly tutoring. Free consultation. First-time takers. Repeat takers. Lawyers licensed in another state. Licensed in Colorado (1996); Washington D.C. (2004); California (2005); Pending in Wyoming (2006). Please contact Dan Wilson: (720) 839-0727; or e-mail: dwilson@law.du.edu. Schedule and more information on the website: www.dwbar.com.

SPACE

CHERRY TOWER. Spacious office (approx 15’x18’) in prime 10th floor mountain-view suite. Close to I-25 and Colorado Blvd., as well as Cherry Creek. Reception services, conference room, telephones, furniture, Internet, fax, copier, kitchen, covered parking, exercise facility, storage — all available at negotiable rates starting at $1,200/mo. Contact Dan: (303) 504-4242; or dlevin@lw-law.com.

OFFICE SPACE IN PRESTIGIOUS INDEPENDENCE PLAZA, Downtown on 17th St.! Three offices and one secretarial station available in small, friendly law firm. Includes: reception; high-capacity copier station; voicemail & full kitchen! Also includes full use of conference rooms, with a beautiful view from the 17th floor! Underground parking available. Contact Bill Schmidt or Sereena: (303) 436-9121.

CLASSIC UPTOWN Denver Square, 1667 Vine St. Over 4,200 sf.: 2 conference rooms, kitchen, 2 baths, garage, A/C, alarm. $2,900/mo. Contact: Gerretson Realty Inc.: (303) 320-6000.

LODO. OFFICE SPACE available in beautiful new building located at 1444 Blake St. Group of small firm and solo-practicing attorneys. Receptionist, telephone lines, and T1. Multiple conference rooms included. Covered parking spaces available. Call Jo Anna Goddard: (303) 292-3228.

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

TAKE YOUR LAW PRACTICE TO NEW LEVEL! Penthouse office suites conveniently located on the corner of 18th and Sherman. Professionally decorated with extensive amenities and spectacular views. Complete and flexible office services. Elegant conference rooms, T1 Internet access, Westlaw and more. Please call (303) 298-1999; or contact wcombs@ph-law.com.

TRINITY PLACE BUILDING, great in/out of downtown, Brown Palace neighborhood. Full service rate $1,100 per month, includes: receptionist, two conference rooms, full telephone equip./service & voicemail, T1, copier, fax, kitchen/lunch room. Share with 11 attorneys and other professionals. Call Dave at (303) 292-0110.

OFFICES AVAILABLE (furnished if desired) starting at $350/month; or, be a "virtual tenant" for $100/month, working at home while we provide the services you need for a professional appearance. Either way, you get: mail, live receptionists, voicemail, law library, free parking, free use of five conference rooms, fax, copier, high-speed Internet access. Close to restaurants, shopping, and health clubs. Easy access for yourself and clients from I-25 and I-225. Call Cindy at (303) 785-2809.

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

THREE OFFICES AVAILABLE in 2,820 sf. Cherry Creek area. Eight-lawyer solo practice office suite (offices are 237 sf. x 162 sf. x 122 sf.), furnished, if desired. Full-service: including kitchen, reception area, telephones (including voicemail), fractional T1 cable, fax, copier, mailroom, law library, two conference rooms, and lots of parking. Reasonable rates. Contact Michael Parman, (303) 991-3107, for details.

17TH STREET EXECUTIVE SUITES in Dominion Plaza Bldg. Fully-furnished offices from $750 including 100 MB Internet access and complete telephone service (including dial tone). On-site color laser printing/copying. Close to Courthouses, Supreme Court Bldg., and U.S. Post Office. Call (303) 260-6400; or visit www.yourofficedenver.com.

WANTED

THE COLORADO CRIMINAL DEFENSE BAR (CCDB) seeks a full-time Executive Director. This position requires a self-motivated individual interested in improving the function and services of the CCDB. Responsibilities include: organizational planning, fiscal management, fundraising, program development, and member services development. The ideal candidate will have a J.D., an M.P.A., or relevant, comparable degree. A commitment to protecting the rights of the accused are a must. Experience supervising others and budget management a plus. Starting salary: $50,000 annually. Submit letter of interest and résumé to Acting Director, Guss Guarino, 1544 Race St., Denver, CO 80206; or to: gussguarino@ccdb.org. Visit: www.ccdb.org.

IF ANYONE PREPARED A WILL for Donald Nelson, a/k/a Donald C. Nelson a/k/a Donald Carl Nelson of Denver, CO, please contact Susan R. Harris, Esq., (303) 741-4776, suzy@srhassoc.com.

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

MID-SIZE, COLORADO SPRINGS FIRM seeks litigation associate with 1–3 years’ experience. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, writing, analytical and problem-solving skills required. Employer offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and enjoyable working environment. Send résumé and writing sample to Lindsey Caines via e-mail: lrcaines@sparkswillson.com; or fax to: (719) 633-8477.