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The Docket
February 2003

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A Film Fanatics Dream
Greg Rawlings

Committees & Departments

Dates on the Docket

Legal Affairs

No Funds. . . No Courts
Liz Starrs

O' Justice, Look At You Now!
Doug McQuiston

Picture This: DBA Happenings

Shaken, Not Stirred
David Erickson

Thanks Attorneys!

The Lateral Transition Dance
Packard N. Brown

The Legal Ethicist
S. Goodsayer

The Marketplace

The Raw and the Cooked
Robert Baldwin

You've Got Mail


Dates on the Docket

 
February 4

Tuesdays at the Bar: Tax Issues for Non-Tax Lawyers
noon

   Jim Walker, past chair of the CBA Taxation Section, will define the scope of representation regarding tax issues and how to handle them effectively. 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. Lunch is not guaranteed without a reservation.

February 5

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 11

Tuesdays at the Bar: The Ethics of ADR
noon

   Anthony van Westrum will discuss ethical issues facing lawyers providing ADR services, including dealing with conflicts and disclosures, confidentiality, and Rule 265. 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. Lunch is not guaranteed without a reservation.

February 12

DBA Community Action Network
5:15 p.m.

   Call Lisa Williams, (303) 292-5656. Marriott City Center Lobby, 1701 California St.

February 13

Help Center 4
4-6:30 p.m.

   Volunteer to give free legal information. Call Dave Ells, (303) 824-5323.

DBA Board of Trustees
7:30 a.m.

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

February 18

HIPAA
noon

   Compliance with HIPAA’s privacy rules starts April 1. Are you ready? Robyn Meinhardt will tell you what you need to know about HIPPA. 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. Lunch is not guaranteed without a reservation.

February 19

DBA YLD
noon

   Call Tamatha Blase, (303) 221-2715.

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

  Call Charles Welton, (303)833-8447.

February 20

DBA YLD: Barristers After Hours
5:30-7:30 p.m.

   A happy hour at the Rock Bottom Brewery, 16th and Arapahoe. Contact Megan Brynhildsen at mbrynhildsen@nationwideenv.com.

February 25

Tuesdays at the Bar: Avoiding Attorney Grievances
noon

   How to avoid attorney grievances and the 10 things not to do when answering a grievance. 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. Lunch is not guaranteed without a reservation.

DBA Awards
4 p.m.

  Call Lindsay Packard at (303) 824-5347.

February 26

New Lawyers Coffes Talk: Dealing With the Rude or Unprofessional Attorney
8-9 a.m.

  This program is designed for those who are new to the profession. R.S.V.P. for lunch by sending a check for $5 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

March 17-21

Community Action Network Roll Out the Barrels Food Drive
   Donate nonperishable food items at your firm. See page two for details. Call Karen Bries, (303) 824-5303

April 26

Barristers Benefit Ball
6 p.m.

   See page two for details. Call Dana Collier Smith, (303) 824-5318.

June 7

Community Action Network DBA Lawyers Have Heart Race
   Firms of any size can participate. See page three for details. Contact Karen Bries, kbries@cobar.org.


The Marketplace

SPACE

PERFECT LOCATION! Two office suites available. Golden Triangle. Beautiful, renovated building. 1226 Bannock. DSL, copier, fax, conference rooms, overflow available. Contact Dan at (303) 333-9810.

GREAT OFFICE/INCOME OPPORTUNITY! Exquisite Denver Square Restoration (Scarce R4 Zoning) at 1757 Vine. 3,500+ finished square feet, seven bedrooms, four full baths. All new systems, original wood, loft, entertainment room, full basement apartment! $500K with creative financing available! Call Jack, Citywide Realty—(303) 668-7962.

OFFICE SHARE. Approx. 208 sq. ft. Window office with 17th St. location. Close to Brown Palace. Private phone line, receptionist, WestLaw available, copier, fax, conference room included. Secretary sharing/parking negotiable. (303) 295-8988.

Office on 12th floor of executive office building at I-25 and Colorado Blvd. with business, tax and estate planning firm. Spectacular view. Includes secretarial space in an office share under sublease. Perfect for solo practitioner. Includes use of conference rooms, kitchen, reception area and receptionist. Call Mrs. Dodge at (303) 333-7733.

DTC: 2 window offices in first floor, small 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.

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, free parking, 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.

Windowed office plus secretarial space at 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 1070. Newly renovated. Phone, fax, copier, conference room, parking, kitchen. Possible overflow. $700 per month. Call Sandy, (303) 863-8283.

OFFICES of various sizes available in Southeast Denver with a congenial group of attorneys. Receptionist, phone lines, private number, voicemail, conference room use included. Call Craig at (303) 785-2808.

AFFORDABLE, ELEGANT OFFICES at 2036 E. 17th Ave. Seven individual offices, ranging from $600 to $1,000 per month. Receptionist, telephone, DSL line, conference room, copier, fax and parking lot included. Call Angie at (303) 813-4500.

T&E FIRM in Cherry Creek South has two offices in fully equipped suite. Excellent parking and storage. Perfect for established practitioner with one assistant. Call Ted Atlass, (303) 329-5900.

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

DepoSum, LLC: Our service lets your firm or department manage its time and resources efficiently. We provide accurate and concise deposition summaries. Call Taffy: (303) 875-5323 or e-mail deposum@aol.com.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS provides high quality TRANSLATION and INTERPRETATION SERVICES IN ALL LANGUAGES. Court certified interpreters for hearings, depositions, trials. Call (303) 750-7611 or visit www.glconnections.com.

THE ESQUIRE GROUPsm 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.esquire group.com. Call Elizabeth Dietrich Esq. at (303) 892-9300; fax: (303) 573-5977; e-mail: libbyd@esquire group.com.

WANTED

THE LAW FIRM of Foster, Graham & Huttner, LLP. is seeking to hire an attorney for commercial litigation. 2-3 years of experience preferred. Send, fax or e-mail cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Daniel Foster, Partner, Foster, Graham & Huttner, LLP. 1226 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204. Fax: (303) 333-9786. E-mail: dan@fostergraham.com.

NEED ONE ATTORNEY TO FILL THREE-ATTORNEY SUITE. Receptionist, copier, fax, secretarial sharing and parking available. Call Daniel M. Haskell, Esq. at (303) 321-3516.

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 GROUPsm works with premier local and national firms and corporations. Check out www.esquiregroup.com. Call Elizabeth Dietrich, Esq. at (303) 892-9300; fax: (303) 573-5977; e-mail: libbyd@esquiregroup.com

ATTORNEY REQUESTED (False arrest, defamation, conspiracy) Right to trial: CO, KA, NM, OK, TX, UT, WY? Bell v. Manspeaker, Fisher, Costigan TCCA #00-1415. Appellant, 1-800-NO-IVORY.

College Summit—a non-profit organization working with high school students to improve college admission prospects needs 40 personal computers. Word, browser, and Ethernet connection desired. Call Rick Acosta (303) 712-5432

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. Our deadline is five weeks prior to the issue your ad should appear in.