The Docket November 2003 © 2003 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. A Debate at Our Very Core Joe Dischinger Another Reason to Celebrate Arbor Day Cliff Eley Blondes Get Back at Lawyers Committees & Departments Craig Eley: 'All the Ways I've Ever Been a Loser' Craig Eley Dates on the Docket FYI Hick’s Ruby in the Rough Lawyers: ‘I’m Older Than Joe’ Legal Affairs Networking by Accident, Art of Arguing Paul Gordon Pesky Words Scott Stolley Picture This: DBA Happenings Thanks Attorneys! The Marketplace Dates on the Docket   November 1 DBA Bench Bar Retreat: Liberty and Justice for All? 8:30 a.m.-2:30p.m.    Inverness Hotel, 200 Inverness Drive West, Englewood. Call Dana Collier Smith, (303) 824-5318, for more details. November 4 Diversity in the Legal Profession Noon-1:30 p.m.    Call Sarah Wagner, (303) 824-5340. Tuesdays at the Bar: Leaving Your Law Firm in an Ethical Manner noon    R.S.V.P. by sending a check for $15 ($25 for non-members) to 1900 Grant St., third floor, Denver 80203. Call (303) 860-1115, ext. 727, to leave a voicemail reservation, or e-mail: lunches@cobar.org. Reservations must be made before noon on Monday to guarantee a lunch. DBA Legal Services 4 p.m.    Call Marte Timmers, (303) 764-4014. November 5 The Docket Noon-1:30 p.m.    Call Karen Bries, (303) 824-5303. LawLine9 Every Wednesday 4-6:30 p.m.    Volunteer any Wednesday night for this ask-a-lawyer program at KUSA Channel 9, 400 Speer. Call Carolyn Ferber, (303) 824-5323. November 7 DBA/CBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Noon-2 p.m.    Call Melissa McClerkin at (303) 824-5321. November 11 Tuesdays at the Bar: Recent Changes Involving Ethics noon    R.S.V.P. by sending a check for $15 ($25 for non-members) to 1900 Grant St., third floor, Denver 80203. Call (303) 860-1115, ext. 727, to leave a voicemail reservation, or e-mail: lunches@cobar.org. Reservations must be made before noon on Monday to guarantee a lunch. November 12 Community Action Network 5:45 p.m.    Call Rebecca Franciscus, (303) 844-1072. Marriott City Center Starbucks, 1701 California St. DBA Young Lawyers Division 6 p.m.    Call Melissa McClerkin at (303) 824-5321. November 13 DBA Board of Trustees 7:30 a.m.    Call Dana Collier Smith, (303) 824-5318. Community Action Network Dessert Auction 5:30-8 p.m.    “Desserts and Delights” await you! Pinnacle Club, 555 17th St., 35th floor. Call Karen Bries, (303) 824-5303. November 18 Tuesdays at the Bar: Navigating Federal Waters noon    R.S.V.P. by sending a check for $15 ($25 for non-members) to 1900 Grant St., third floor, Denver 80203. Call (303) 860-1115, ext. 727, to leave a voicemail reservation, or e-mail: lunches@cobar.org. Reservations must be made before noon on Monday to guarantee a lunch. DBA Legal Services Volunteer Appreciation Party 5-7 p.m.    November 19 DBA Coffee Talk: Brief Writing 8 a.m.    R.S.V.P. by sending a check for $5 to 1900 Grant St., ninth floor, Denver 80203. Call (303) 860-1115, ext. 727, to leave a voicemail reservation, or e-mail: lunches@cobar.org. Legal Fee Arbitration 3:30-5 p.m.    Call Sarah Wagner, (303) 824-5340. November 20 DBA/YLD Court Orientation 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.    Barristers After Hours 5:30 a.m.    Follows Court Orientation, see page 2. Working With the Media 9 a.m.-noon    FREE CLE-accredited program. Take away tips on how to deal with the media. Call Diane Hartman to register, (303) 824-5312. November 25 Tuesdays at the Bar: Using Spanish in the Legal Profession noon    R.S.V.P. by sending a check for $15 ($25 for non-members) to 1900 Grant St., third floor, Denver 80203. Call (303) 860-1115, ext. 727, to leave a voicemail reservation, or e-mail: lunches@cobar.org. Reservations must be made before noon on Monday to guarantee a lunch. December 3 Legal Services CLE Appreciation 4-7 p.m    December 10 Seniors Holiday Party Noon    Send a check for $12 to the DBA, attn: Lindsay Packard, 1900 Grant St. Ste. 900, 80203. The Marketplace SPACE 1,100 Square foot office space, 1201 Santa Fe, four blocks from Denver courts, beautifu historic building, corner store front location. $1,300/mo (rent includes utilities). (303) 981-1717. Bookkeeping-end of year financials, reports and cleanup in time for tax preparation. Save money by having your books in order BEFORE they go to the tax preparer! 5 years experience in QuickBooks, Peachtree. Reasonable hourly rates, confidential, reliable. 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If you are looking for a friendly and flexible office share opportunity, call (303) 293-3149 for details. WORK FROM HOME with 600 17th St. Denver mailing address. Live telephone answering and forwarding of calls. New facility with 28th story views. $150 per month. Call (303) 260-6400 or visit www.youofficedenver.com OFFICE IN STYLE at 6th and Grant. Comes with reception area, conference room, parking, free visitor parking, kitchenette, phone, copier, fax, DSL, Westlaw and likely overflow. Call Nick at (303) 785-7777. JOSEPHINE LAW CENTER at 1525 Josephine has office suite available immediately in traditional office building at reasonable rates. Close to City Park and downtown. Reception, conference rooms, free parking, security, ADA access, DSL, kitchen, shower. Other services available. Call Pat or Mike, (303) 399-7774. OFFICE IN THE PENTHOUSE WITHOUT GOING TO THE POOR HOUSE-Large (13’ x 26 ‘) top floor, five-window office in stylish, modern, fully equipped law office. 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