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The Docket
February 2002

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An Alt-Country Primer
Greg Rawlings

Are You Happy?
Jonathon Miller

Committees & Departments

Dates on the Docket

Do You Know the ‘Secret Rules’?

Firm Employs, Puts Kids Through School
Molly Osberg

How’s the DBA Doing? Count the Ways
William E. Walters

Legal Affairs

More Bang For Your Bill
Trey Ryder

Thanks Attorneys!

The Marketing of Legal Services
Dennis Walker

The Marketplace


Dates on the Docket

 
February 1

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

  Call Patrick Kenney at (303) 757-5000.

February 5

Tuesdays at the Bar: Truth, Lies and Private Eyes
noon

   Jane Cracraft will explain how use an investigator to identify, locate and interview credible witnesses for both civil and criminal cases. 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.

DBA Legal Services Committee
4-6 p.m.

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

Diversity in the Legal Profession
noon

  Call Melissa McClerkin, (303) 824-5321.

February 6

DBA Sports Committee
7:30 a.m.

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

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.

February 12

Tuesdays at the Bar: Legal Fee Agreements
noon

   Jerre Dixon and Michael Canges give the new rules concerning fee agreements, along with authorities, including relevant ethics opinions. 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.

February 13

DBA Awards Committee
noon

  Come and cast your vote to decide who receives the DBA Awards in June. Call Molly Osberg to R.S.V.P. for lunch at (303) 824-5347.

February 14

Board of Trustees
7:30 a.m.

   All members are invited. 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.

February 19

Tuesdays at the Bar: Perils & Practical Considerations in the Co-Counsel Relationship
noon

  Get the facts from Dan McCune and Nancy Cohen about ethical considerations when sharing fees, including competency and neglect of the client’s matter, such as who is responsible.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.

DBA/CBA Public Legal Education
noon

  Call Jim Carr, (303) 866-5283 or Wes Howard, (303) 866-9400.

DBA Young Lawyers Division Legal Night at The Center
5:30-8 p.m.

  Volunteers are needed for this ask-a-lawyer program. Contact Suzanne Bruce, suzanne.bruce@pprm.org.

February 20

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

  Call Diane Vaksdal Smith at (303) 792-5595.

February 21

Metro Volunteer Lawyers Volunteer Reception
5:30 p.m.

   All 2001 MVL volunteers are welcome to attend this reception in their honor, complete with free hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Call Barb Chamberlain at MVL to R.S.V.P., (303) 866-9378.

DBA Young Lawyers Division MDA Lock-Up
All Day

  Call Beth at MDA to be locked-up, (303) 691-3331.

DBA Young Lawyers Division Happy hour
5-7 p.m.

  Citrus, 1701 Wynkoop St. Call Megan Brynhildsen, (303) 232-2134.

February 22

DBA Young Lawyers Division Hockey Night
6:30 p.m.

  DU Ritchie Center. $10. R.S.V.P. to Sarah Tonso at (303) 871-6398

February 26

Tuesdays at the Bar: The Inaccurate Client
noon

  In a perfect universe, all clients are absolutely truthful and straightforward. Michael Canges of Canges Iwashko Bethke & Bailey will discuss the varying degrees of “inaccuracy.” 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.


The Marketplace

SPACE

LARGE OFFICE with amenities, vicinity I-25 and Colorado Blvd. Rent negotiable. Available Feb. 1. Call Bob Malman, (303) 753-6111.

OfFICE SPACE AVAILABLE at 950 S. Cherry St. (Glendale) includes copier, fax, phone lines and conference room. Optional secretarial and reception. Building has covered parking, law library and health club facilities. Terms negotiable. Call Julie Rotenberg, (303) 756-5060.

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

DOWNTOWN OFFICE Several offices available in gorgeous suite at 18th and Lincoln. Ken, (303) 837-9800.

DTC: TWO WINDOW OFFICES in first floor, collegial law office suite. Attractive location and easy access to I-25. Secretarial space, shared reception area, conference room, fax, copier, postage, free parking. Call Bill or Jayne at (303) 221-3693.

LARGE 15 X 16 corner office available with additional space for secretarial help. Share with CPA firm in southeast Denver. Internet, phone, fax, copier, conference room available. Contact Michelle, (303) 694-6700 or e-mail to mmittler@swscpas.com.

Downtown Denver office share with domestic relations overflow. Attractive 17th floor office includes two conference rooms, reception, kitchen, phones, voicemail, copier, fax. Call Sharon at (303) 534-4888.

DTC LOCATION AT QUEBEC AND ORCHARD, two blocks from I-25 (Solarium Bldg.) ground floor location with one large window office. Flat monthly rate includes receptionist, copies, fax, conference room, kitchen law library, Westlaw, DSL Internet, reserved covered parking. Secretarial station also available. Possible overflow. (303) 290-6520.

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 and congenial attorneys and staff make it a pleasure to come to the office, $150 per month. Call (303) 785-2808, and ask for Craig. We’ll leave the light on for you.

Franklin Street Legal Suites. Grand opening! Uptown at 1763 Franklin St. Receptionist, telephones, fax, copier, conference room, library, secretarial stations, Internet and parking. Great lawyers, collegial atmosphere; overflow possible. Bob Bricmont, (303) 861-1171.

SERVICES

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 SPECIAL PROJECTS? We rent: Paralegal/secretarial workstations, war rooms, open-shelf filing, and seating. Call Concord Office Furniture at (303) 377-5537.

THE ESQUIRE GROUP is the cupid of the job hunting world. Let us help you find your career match. We’ve got outstanding temporary and permanent jobs for attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries in premier firms and companies. Whether you’re looking to hire a legal professional or want to make a change, check out www.esquiregroup.com. We provide sophisticated, unique and individualized service. Call Elizabeth Dietrich Esq. at (303) 892-9300; fax: (303) 573-5977; e-mail:libbyd@esquiregroup.com.

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.

WANTED

Dynamic Downtown law firm seeks associate attorney for domestic relations practice. Prefer 3-5 years’ experience. Fax resume and salary requirements to (303) 534-4488.

Gibson Arnold & Associates, Inc. is seeking senior- and junior-level attorneys interested in corporate opportunities in the following areas: tax, transactional, litigation and telecommunications. Gibson Arnold & Associates, Inc. is also seeking partner- and junior-associate-level attorneys for positions with national, regional and local firms. The practice areas include patent prosecution, litigation, corporate transactional and construction defect. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.gibsonarnold.com. E-mail resumes to Denver@gibsonarnold.com or fax to (303) 595-3660. Gibson Arnold & Associates, Inc. has been serving the legal community since 1981.

We can't find you a love match—but we can help you find a career match. Paralegals, Legal Secretaries and Attorneys wanted for temporary and permanent positions. THE ESQUIRE GROUP works with premier local and national firms and corporations in Colorado. Check out www.esquiregroup.com for more info. Call Elizabeth Dietrich, Esq. at (303) 892-9300; fax: (303) 573-5977; e-mail: libbyd@esquiregroup.com or send your resume for confidential assessment to esquire.co@esquiregroup.com.

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.

Do you have a 1999 Colorado book of the Martindale Hubbell? The Denver Bar tries to keep a copy each year for historical purposes but somehow missed this one. Call Diane, (303) 824-5312.