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December 2001

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‘Cave Life in France’ a Delectable Treat
Charles A. (Rick) Riccio

2002 Denver District Court Assignments

A Capitol Idea: Free BBB Tickets

Committees & Departments

Dates on the Docket

Handhelds: I finally got one— So, now what?
Mel Reveles

Legal Affairs

Lights . . . Camera . . . Sex, Sex, Sex!

More Legal Web Sites

Thanks Attorneys!

The Marketplace

Your Moment of Zen
Bob Inman


Dates on the Docket

 
December 4

DBA Nominating Subcommittee
7:30 a.m.

  Call Dana Collier Smith at (303) 824-5318 for details.

DBA Legal Services
4-6:00 p.m.

  Call Marte Timmers, (303) 861-0600 or Jeff Timmers, (303) 773-8100

DBA/CBA Diversity
noon

  Call Tony Bastone, (303) 492-5911, or Lance Isaac, (303) 318-7181

Bench Bar Retreat Planning
noon

  Call Dana Collier Smith at (303) 824-5318 for details.

December 5

Wine Tasting to Benefit Legal Aid
Every Wednesday
5:30-7:30 p.m.

   Have some wonderful wine and sample good food to benefit the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado. Sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division. Tickets, $28. La Rhumba, 99 W. Ninth Ave. Call the LAF, (303) 863-9544.

December 7

LawLine 9 - Every Wednesday
4-6:30 p.m.

  Volunteer any Wednesday for this ask a lawyer program at KUSA Channel 9, 400 Speer. Call Dave Ells, (303) 824-5323.

DBA/CBA Alternative Dispute Resolution
noon-2 p.m.

  Call Patrick Kenney at (303) 757-5000.

December 10

DBA Christmas in January
6-7 p.m.

   Plan this uplifting Young Lawyers Division event for Denver foster children. Call Nora Nye, (303) 355-6504.

December 11

Tuesdays at the Bar: Interpreting the Economic Survey (From September)
Noon

  Ron Seigneur and Joyce Sterling will help you understand the data provided by this extensive survey. Please R.S.V.P. for lunch by sending a check for $15 to 1900 Grant. St., Suite 900, Denver 80203. Call (303) 860-1115 ext. 727 to leave a voicemail message or e-mail lunches@cobar.org.

December 12

DBA Seniors Holiday Party
noon

  Those 65 or better are invited to this annual luncheon party. The cost is $12. Call Molly Osberg at (303) 824-5347 to R.S.V.P.

December 13

DBA Board of Trustees
7:30 a.m.

  Call Dana Collier Smith at (303)824-5318 for details.

DBA Young Lawyers Division
noon-1:30 p.m.

  Call Dawn Adeletti at (303) 592-6631.

December 18

DBA/CBA Public Legal Education
noon

  Call Jim Carr at (303) 866-5283

December 19

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

   Call Diane Vaksdal Smith at (303)792-5595

December 20

Working with the Media Workshop
9-11 p.m.

  Get your media soundbite out of this workshop. Diane Hartman will teach you about the Denver media. Call Karen Bries to R.S.V.P. at (303) 824-5303.


The Marketplace

SPACE

FIVE NEW, FULLY-FURNISHED OFFICES (with four paralegal/secretary spaces) available for immediate occupancy at competitive rates. Located at 19th and Sherman, across the street from CTLA, this 6,000 sq. ft. floor is newly remodeled with spectacular upgrades. Each window office is approximately 16´ x 11.5´ (184 sq. ft.). The amenities include receptionist, telephone, copier, fax, conference room and breakroom. Contact Rodney Bernhardt at the Law Offices of Stuart A. Kritzer, (303) 393-1111 or rodney@kritzer.com.

LINCOLN CENTER office sharing available, $750/month, in-building parking, conference room, receptionist/secretary available, fax, copier. Call for information, (303) 861-1200.

SEVERAL OFFICES and secretarial space available Dec. 1 in first class suite, 950 17th St. Class A building, superb location, parking, conference rooms, law library, receptionist services provided, all amenities available. Contact Kristi at (303) 860-1900.

WORK FROM HOME with 600 17th St. Denver mailing address. Live telephone answering. Elegant reception area and conference rooms. $150. We offer WESTLAW at 40 percent discount. (303) 260-6400. www.yourofficedenver.com

OFFICE SPACE Perfect for start-up or sole practitioner. Large, corner office with loads of windows. Easy access for clients. Share with two other lawyers. Space includes the largest office in the suite, reception, conference room, storage area on site. Your phones or ours, copier, fax, paralegal, receptionist all available. Walking distance to federal and Denver courts. Available immediately! Overflow possible. Call Rose or Kevin at (303) 866-0990 or e-mail Rose at rzapor@familylawcolorado.net.

FRANKLIN STREET LEGAL SUITES, INC. Professional offices for lawyers, uptown at 1763 Franklin St. Grand Opening! January 2002. We provide receptionist, telephones, fax, copier, conference room, library, secretarial stations, Internet, on-site parking, etc. Great lawyers, collegial atmosphere; overflow possible. Only three offices left. Call Bob Bricmont at (303) 861-1171.

LEASE YOUR OFFICE from us and pay us in whole or part with civil and criminal legal work. Office in style with three young, successful lawyers at 6th and Grant St. Comes with reception area, conference room, free visitor parking, kitchenette, phone, copier, fax, DSL, and Lexis. Nick, (303) 785-7777.

SUBLEASE 2,000 SQ. FT. in Golden Triangle. Walking distance to Denver courts, city and state offices. Great space at below market rate! Call (720) 359-0990 or (303) 726-6052.

BUSY PI/ INSURANCE firm has available overflow, large office and balcony. View of mountains, conference room, reception secretarial space, all equipment. I-25 and Colorado Blvd. Call Jeff, (303) 753-0037.

LARGE OUTSIDE OFFICE with secretarial station available in eight-attorney suite in DTC, one block off Belleview at I-25. Includes receptionist, copier, phone equipment, fax, kitchen, library, two shared conference rooms and covered parking. Office group extremely stable, now in its 16th year. Small building, two other law firms here as well. Great collegiality. Most specialties represented in our suite, but so far no PI/workers comp./medical malpractice. Available now. Call Janie, (303) 773-1908 ext. 0.

AFFORDABLE YET ELEGANT office space in Victorian restoration. City Park area. Amenities include: conference room, law library, copier, fax, alarm system, etc. Call Paul (303) 377-1300.

SERVICES

RESEARCH/LITIGATION SUPPORT. Attorney with 10 years of experience available to draft quality medical summaries, settlement proposals and conduct legal research and writing. Published author. Dean’s List, CU Law School. Reasonable rates. Kristin, (303) 471-1615.

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES AT REASONABLE RATES. Experienced and reliable. Quickbooks, Peachtree, billing services with Timeslips. Installation, setup and training. (303) 433-0231.

DICTATE OVER THE PHONE. Legal assistant with 10+ years experience has an easy-to-use remote telephone dictation system and will transcribe your documents in WP7, Word 97 or Works 4.0. Great for when your secretary is gone over the holidays. Call Jolene at (303) 469-2701.

PARALEGAL SERVICES BY THE HOUR. Experienced, reliable, knowledgeable in plaintiff’s PI, general litigation, research, writing and investigations. (303)433-0231.

SUPPORT: Computer/networking, installation, troubleshooting, sales. "Down to earth help." Reasonable prices. Try us. Advanced Computer Consulting. (720) 333-3892.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE ESQUIRE GROUP. Don’t assume employers have stopped hiring over the holiday season. We’ve got outstanding permanent and temporary jobs for attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries in premier firms and companies. Whether you’re looking to hire a legal professional or interested in making a change, check www.esquiregroup.com. We provide unique and individualized service. Call Elizabeth Dietrich at (303) 892-9300; fax: (303) 573-5977; e-mail: libbyd@esquiregroup.com

INSOURCE DENVER is a local firm providing independent contract attorneys and paralegals in all areas of law including brief writing, litigation support, corporate law and contract review, and negotiation. For more information, call Anne Bye Rowe or Jill Hess at InSource Denver, (303) 863-0521.

OFFICE FURNITURE FOR RENT We rent: Paralegal/secretarial workstations, war rooms, open-shelf filing, and seating for large litigation projects. Call Concord Office Furniture at (303) 377-5537.

CONTRACT ATTORNEY offering research, writing and civil litigation support services. Appellate experience. Excellent credentials. (303) 866-0778.

WANTED

ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION on the last will of Gregory Scott Paul, who lived on South Golden Way. Please contact J.R. Torbet at (719) 471-9300.

COLORADO LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS, a nonprofit, is seeking a part-time exec. dir. Directs legal referral and mediation and educational programs. The ideal candidate is a licensed Colorado attorney experienced with legal issues in the arts world and nonprofit admin. Applications will be accepted by mail through Dec. 14: Executive Director Search Committee, Colorado Lawyers for the Arts, P.O. Box 48148, Denver, CO 80204.

MATURE ATTORNEY with management/investor/IPO experience to phase into co-CEO of national legal services start-up. Roll out spring 2002. Fax resume law CEO to (303) 757-4439.

APPEALS LAWYER with appellate background and existing office to co-own and manage new regional appeal and research venture. Please fax resume to (303) 516-1846.

ATTORNEY REQUESTED False arrest, defamation, conspiracy. You think you have right to trial in Colorado? Bell v. Fisher, Costigan, Manspeaker, TCCA #00-1415. Appellant, 1-800-NO-IVORY.

PARALEGALS, LEGAL SECRETARIES and ATTORNEYS wanted for temporary and permanent positions. THE ESQUIRE GROUP is a national legal recruiting company that works with premier local and national firms and corporations in Colorado. Celebrate the season with a new job! Check out www.esquiregroup.com for more info. Or call Elizabeth Dietrich, Esq. at (303) 892-9300; fax: (303) 573-5977; e-mail: libbyd@esquiregroup.com

FOR SALE

ELEGANT, MODULAR executive office furniture for two offices. Complete with leather executive and guest chairs. One year old. Very reasonably priced. (303) 866-0778.

Send typed copy to: The Marketplace, DBA, 1900 Grant St. Suite 900, Denver, CO 80203. The cost is $10 for every 25 words or part thereof. Please send a check; we can’t bill you.

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