The Docket June 2008 © 2008 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. "The Trials of Law School" Becky Bye 7 Questions on Firefighting and Practicing Law with Paul Chessin Matthew Crouch Dates on the Docket FYI GUNNY -- Memoirs of Mobile's Southside Lynn M. Noesner How Far We Reach Shows Just How Far We Can See Elsa Martinez Tenreiro John Grisham's Newest Novel "The Appeal" Applies to Colorado Stacey Beckman Legal Affairs Making a Stand in Cowtown Justice Greg Hobbs On the Bar Tab Picture This: DBA Happenings 2008 Barristers Benefit Ball Seniors Know How to Party! The Marketplace Dates on the Docket   Dates for Attorneys JUNE 3 DILP/Pipeline 4 p.m.–6 p.m. Call Andrea Mueller. (303) 824-5340. Tuesdays at the Bar: 2007 Civil Procedure Update Noon–1:30 p.m. Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321. JUNE 4 Docket Committee Meeting Noon–1 p.m. Call Tara Miller, (303) 824-5312. JUNE 5 Democracy Education Noon–1:30 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. JUNE 6 CBA/DBA ADR 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321. JUNE 9 Henry Hall Memorial Golf Tournament Vista Ridge Golf Club Call Dana Collier Smith, (303) 824-5318. JUNE 10 Tuesdays at the Bar: E-Filing with the Colorado Court of Appeals Noon–1:30 p.m. Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321. DBA Annual Awards Party Colorado History Museum 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Call Dana Collier Smith, (303) 824-5318 JUNE 11 DBA Young Lawyers Council 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321. JUNE 17 ATJ Legal Services 7:30 a.m.–9 a.m. Call Kath Schoen, (303) 824-5305. Tuesdays at the Bar: E-Filing with the Colorado Court of Appeals Noon–1:30 p.m. Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321. JUNE 23–27 CAN: Kids in Need of Dentistry Drive Week Long Drive Call Heather Clark, (303) 824-5350. JUNE 24 Tuesdays At The Bar: Arbitration Appeals on the Merits — A Discussion Noon–1:30 p.m. Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321. JUNE 25 Coffee Talk — Employment Law Basics 8–9 a.m. Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321. Dates for the Public JUNE 4 Legal Night El Centro De San Juan Diego 2830 Lawrence St. 6 p.m. Call (303) 297-8696. Lawline 9 — Real Estate/Housing 4–6:30 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. JUNE 10 Bankruptcy Clinic U.S. Bankruptcy Court 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. JUNE 11 Lawline 9 — Employment 4–6:30 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. JUNE 12 YLD Morning Lawline 9 — 5:30 a.m.–7:30 a.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. JUNE 17 Pro Se Family Law Clinic Division of Work Force Development 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. JUNE 18 Pro Se Divorce Clinic Denver City/County Courthouse Noon–1:30 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. Lawline 9 —Child Support Enforcement 4–6:30 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. JUNE 19 Collections Clinic Civil Division – 4th Floor 1515 Cleveland Pl. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. JUNE 25 Lawline 9 — 4–6:30 p.m. Sam Cary Bar – General Law 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 To place a Marketplace ad, contact Beneva Hansen at bhansen@cobar.org or (303) 824-5310. 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.   SERVICES 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. Email: libbyjd@ejdsearch.com. BAR PREP. Classes – Colorado Bar Exam. Please contact Dan Wilson: dwilson@law.du.edu.; (720) 839-0727; or visit: www.dwbar.com for more information. BILLINGLOGIC: Serving Colorado’s legal community for 24 years. Providing: COLTAF accounting, split billing, contingent fee, flat fee, all court appointments, insurance billing, and more. BillingLogic: (303) 278-4900; or www.billinglogic.com. SPACE LITTLETON: Friendly, family-owned law office has individual office space available on the second floor. Kitchen, lunchroom, 3 conference rooms, and law library. Receptionist, multiple copiers, fax, and DSL available. Located 2 blocks from lightrail. Ample free parking. Free janitorial service. Katy or Mike Miller, (303) 798-2525. DOWNTOWN storage – Reasonable rates! Indoor conditioned space; self-storage units at 2555 Walnut St. Close to Coors Field, and available July 1st. Sizes: 4´x4´; 6´x6´; 8´x6´; 8´x8´; and 12´x12´ (can be flexible). Architects Alliance, Janet at: (303) 832-4474. OFFICE SPACE available July 1, 2008 in beautiful new building located in LoDo. Friendly group of small firm and solo practicing attorneys. Telephone lines, T-1 and multiple conference rooms included. Covered parking space available. Call Miranda Hawkins at Goddard & Goddard, P.C., (303) 292-3228. WORK FROM HOME with 600 17th St. Denver mailing address. Live telephone answering and forwarding of calls. $150/mo. Call (303) 260-6400; or visit: www.yourofficedenver.com.; NOW IN LAKEWOOD ALSO! FOUR OFFICES available in Cherry Creek Office Building suite (offices are: 237 sf., 162 sf., 122 sf., and 148 sf.). Services available (at additional costs), including kitchen, telephone (including voicemail), fractional T-1 Internet, 2 conference rooms, law library, mailroom, fax, copier, and parking. Located near Colorado and Exposition. Reasonable rates. Contact David Farmer: (303) 991-3107 for details. 17TH STREET EXECUTIVE SUITES in Dominion Plaza Bldg. Fully-furnished offices from $800, 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. NOW IN LAKEWOOD ALSO! FURNISHED EXECUTIVE OFFICES available starting at $380 per month. Located near I-25/Colorado Blvd. Free services provided include telephone lines, customized telephone answering, voicemail, and receptionists to greet your clients; T-1, secretarial and clerical services also available; 3 nice conference rooms available with 15 hours’ free use/mo. Call: (303) 991-5864. LAW OFFICE BUILDING FOR SALE, 517 E. 16th Ave. Uptown location close to Denver District and federal courthouses. 5 offices; 3,229 sf.; 2-story Victorian with bay windows, French doors, and gas fireplace; 2 bath and flex/staff office space; large reception/legal secretary area; great copy room with kitchen, conference room, basement workroom, storage. Terrific signage, great street appeal. Zoned: R4X; could be work/live. Off-street parking. $479,900. Contact: Pamela Colburn, The Kentwood Co., (303) 898-8500; or visit: www.kentwoodhomestour.com/pco/517.html. FREE MONTH WITH YEAR LEASE.  Sweet Suite or Super Singles.  Immediate occupancy. Great Victorian near downtown. Choice of 3 or 4 room suite, or 1 to 3 singles with shared reception area. Lots of windows and elegant French doors. Exterior signage.  ADA accessible.  Drop by 1828 Clarkson or call (303) 830-2300; bbernstein@qwestoffice.net. WANTED SMALL, DOWNTOWN Denver general practice law firm seeks attorney to share office space in a centrally located 3-attorney firm. Looking for attorney with 1-2 years’ legal experience willing to work 30/hrs./mo. (including attending monthly attorney meetings) handling traffic and municipal court appearances in Denver Metro area in exchange for use of office space (includes conference room); office equipment (including telephone w/voice messaging), photocopier, fax, and postage meter; and receptionist. Submit résumé (and cover letter) to: diane@kurtzpeckham.com. WANT TO PURCHASE MINERALS and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201.