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The Docket
March 2003

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2003-2004 DBA Officers

87 Rules for Deposition Witnesses
Stuart M. Israel

Committees & Departments

Congratulations to the MVL Honorees

Dates on the Docket

In the Footsteps of Pilgrims -- A Balancing Act: Attorney Finds Spain's Soul
Charles A. (Rick) Riccio

James C. Owen, Jr.: A memorial about a great one
David Erickson

Keep Clients in the Loop, You Out of Hot Seat
Trey Ryder

Legal Affairs

Picture This: DBA Happenings

Prez Says DBA Going Gangbusters: Programs’ attendance up; satisfaction high
Liz Starrs

The Dollars Aren't Stretching: Layoffs, budget cuts are imminent for Colorado Legal Services
Jon Asher

The Marketplace

They Also Serve: No matter what side you are on, they fight for us
Doug McQuiston

Treating the Workaholic: Send Comments and Questions to TheLegalEthicist@aol.com
S. Goodsayer


Dates on the Docket

 
March 4

Tuesdays at the Bar: Conflicts, Confidentiality and Ethics in Representing Juveniles
noon

   Denver attorney Philip A. Cherner will discuss the problems inherent in representing juveniles and how to avoid them. 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.

March 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.

March 11

Tuesdays at the Bar: Federal Court Update
noon

   Wiley Daniel, District Judge for the District of Colorado, will present an overview of what you need to know about the Federal court. 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.

March 12

DBA Community Action Network
5:15 p.m.

   Call Rebecca Franciscus, (303) 844-1072. Marriott City Center Lobby, 1701 California St.

March 13

DBA Board of Trustees
7:30 a.m.

   All members are invited. Call Dana Collier Smith, (303)824-5318.

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

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

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

March 18

Tuesdays at the Bar: Using Your Legal Support Staff
noon

   Learn how administrative and management staff can boost your bottom line! 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.

March 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.

March 20

DBA YLD:Barrister
5:30-7:30 p.m.

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

March 25

Tuesdays at the Bar: Actions Speak Louder Than Words
noon

   Discover how to read body language—an important tactic for jury trials, witness preparation and negotiations. 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.

March 26

DBA Coffee Talk: New Lawyers Coffee Talk: Maneuvering your way through the courts part II: Denver District Court
8:00 a.m.

   R.S.V.P. 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.

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

OFFICE IN THE PENTHOUSE without going to the poorhouse! Large (13x26) top floor, five-window office in stylish, modern, fully equipped law office. Paralegal station and covered parking available. Long-term, stable sub-lease opportunity for the right lawyer. Mary Lou or Scott (303) 861-0832.

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.

WORK FROM HOME with 600 17th Street, Denver mailing address. Live telephone answering and forwarding of calls. Brand new facility with 28th story views. $150 per month. Call (303) 260-6400 or visit www.yourofficedenver.com

Cherry Creek: One to six offices available in 6100 square foot newly refurbished top floor office suite currently being shared by a group of established solo practitioners. Conveniently located at Exposition and Colorado Boulevard with ample reserved and free client parking and competitive rents. North, west, and south views and secretary space available. Share receptionist, Nortel phone system with voicemail, fractional T-1 Internet access, fax/copier, library, three conference rooms, kitchen facilities and on-site storage spaces. Call Cari, 303-377-0502.

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.

OFFICE SHARE. Several offices available Uptown in 3 attorney suite (180, 200 and 212 sq. ft.). Convenient location: walk to courthouse, Federal Bldg and Capitol. Includes furniture, conf. room, copier/fax and reception. Private parking included. Call (303) 831-7770.

BUSY PI/Insurance firm has available o’flow, large office & balcony, view of mtns., conference room, reception, secretarial space, all equipment. I-25 & Colo. Blvd. Call Jeff, (303) 753-0037.

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 at (303) 399-7774.

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.

OFFICE ON 12TH FLOOR of executive office building at I-25 & Colorado Blvd. with business, tax and estate planning firm. Spectacular view. Includes secretarial space in 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.

17TH STREET starter office, telephone service, answering service, 10MB Internet access and fax line—window $773, interior $629. Furniture, conference room usage, b/w and color printing also available. Brand new facility with 28th story views. Call (303) 260-6400 or visit www.yourofficedenver.com.

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.

DTC: 2 window offices in first floor, small 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.

SERVICES

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; 16 years’ law and motion and appellate work. Licensed in California and Colorado. Internet research. Joan Hewitt (719) 783-9693 or e-mail jehewitt@ris.net.

ACCOUNTING AND BILLING services. QuickBooks, Timeslips, installation, setup, training and monthly services. Trust accounting review and training. Experienced and reliable; hourly rate. (303) 433-0231.

THE ESQUIRE GROUPsm can bring the luck of the Irish to everyone in March. We’ve got outstanding temporary and permanent jobs for attorneys, paralegals and 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. Call Elizabeth Dietrich Esq. at (303) 892-9300; e-mail: libbyd@esquiregroup.com. THE ESQUIRE GROUPsm is your law partner.

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.

WANTED

LITIGATION ASSOCIATE: Lowe, Fell & Skogg, LLC, a 13-lawyer firm with a sophisticated national and local practice, is seeking an associate to join its litigation practice group. Excellent salary and benefits package commensurate with national firms. Qualified candidates will have 3 to 5 years of general commercial litigation experience; experience serving as a primary contact for corporate clients; as well as strong academic credentials. Must be admitted to the Colorado Bar. Send resumes to: Recruiting Committee, Lowe, Fell & Skoggs, LLC, 370 Seventeenth Street, Suite 4900, Denver, CO 80202.

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

PARALEGALS, LEGAL SECRETARIES and ATTORNEYS-If you’ve got a lion of a job, why not end the month of March with a lamb. THE ESQUIRE GROUPsm works with premier local and national firms and corporations in Colorado and we have temporary and permanent positions. Check out www.esquiregroup.com for more info. Call Elizabeth Dietrich, Esq. at (303) 892-9300; e-mail: libbyd@esquiregroup.com. THE ESQUIRE GROUPsm is your law partner.

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