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The Docket
June 2003

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2003 Denver Bar Award Winners!

A Real Class Act
Doug McQuiston

Collecting on Judgements
Karen Bries

Committees & Departments

Dates on the Docket

Denver Lawyer's Prose Makes It
Lindsay Pakard

Dinner or Deception?
S. Goodsayer

Legal Affairs

Our Fearless Leader Says Goodbye

Picture This: DBA Happenings

The Marketplace

The Three Gates of Interviewing
Packard N. Brown

The Un-Empty Nest
Diane Hartman


Dates on the Docket

 
June 3

DBA Legal Services
4 p.m.

Call Marte Timmers, (303) 764-4014.

Tuesdays at the Bar: Practicing in the Denver County Courts
noon

Come hear Judge Raymond Satter discuss the practical distinctions of litigating in the various divisions of the Denver County Courts. In addition, he will provide stories about attorneys who have been less successful than others in their litigation attempts. R.S.V.P by sending a check for $15 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203. Call (303) 860-1115 ext. 727 to leave a voicemail reservation, or e-mail: lunches@cobar.org. Lunch is not guaranteed without a reservation.

June 4

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.

June 6

DBA/CBA ADR Council
noon

   Call Tessa Khan, (303) 824-5371.

June 7

Lawyer's Have a Heart Race
8:25 a.m.

   Run for the American Heart Association. Register at www.colhh.org. Denver City Park. Call Karen Bries, (303) 824-5303.

June 7-8

People’s Fair
   Volunteer to give legal information to public. Call Dave Ells, (303) 824-5323.

June 10

Tuesdays at the Bar: An Introduction to the Latest in Court Reporting Technology
noon

   Videoconferencing, realtime messaging, internet realtime, lef files . . . Shelly Hunter of Hunter & Geist will demonstrate how court reporters integrate the latest technologies to offer you services that maximize your time and resources R.S.V.P by sending a check for $15 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203. Call (303) 860-1115 ext. 727 to leave a voicemail reservation, or e-mail: lunches@cobar.org. Lunch is not guaranteed without a reservation.

June 11

Board of Trustees
4 p.m.

   Officers meeting before the DBA Annual Party. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Call Dana Collier Smith, (303) 824-5318.

DBA Annual Party
5:30 p.m.

   Free food, drink and camaraderie. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. R.S.V.P. to (303) 860-1115.

June 12

Help Center 4

   Volunteer the second Thursday of the month for this ask-a-lawyer program at KCNC Channel 4, 1044 Lincoln St. Call Dave Ells, (303) 824-5323.

June 17

Tuesdays at the Bar: The Do’s and Don’ts of Lawyer Advertising
noon

   There are ethical considerations concerning lawyer advertising, but there are marketing considerations as well. Learn about both as attorney Craig Eley critiques local television ads and discusses print and other media options, opportunities and pitfalls. R.S.V.P by sending a check for $15 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203. Call (303) 860-1115 ext. 727 to leave a voicemail reservation, or e-mail: lunches@cobar.org. Lunch is not guaranteed without a reservation.

June 18

DBA YLD
Noon

   Call Tamatha Blase, (303) 221-2715.

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

   Call Barb Martin, (303) 824-5311.

June 24

Tuesdays at the Bar: Determine If Your Firm Can Benefit From an Administrator
Noon

   Attorney time is best spent practicing law. How much are firm administrative and operational tasks cutting into your billable time? As a first step to returning to the practice of law, join us to discover the benefits of using a legal administrator. R.S.V.P by sending a check for $15 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203. Call (303) 860-1115 ext. 727 to leave a voicemail reservation, or e-mail: lunches@cobar.org. Lunch is not guaranteed without a reservation.

June 25

DBA Coffee Talk: Negotiating Landlord-Tenant Disputes
8 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 reservation, or e-mail: lunches@cobar.org.

DBA/CBA Interprofessional
   Call Barb Martin, (303) 824-5311.

July 18

Community Action Network
5:45 p.m.

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


The Marketplace

SPACE

DTC: Two 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.

CHERRY CREEK: One to six offices available in 6, 100 square foot newly refurbished top floor office suite currently being shared by a group of established solo practitioners. Conveniently located at Exposition and Colorado Blvd. 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 room, kitchen facilities and on-site storage spaces. Call Cari, (30) 991-3099.

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 STYLE WITH TWO YOUNG, successful lawyers at 6th and Grant. Comes with reception area, conference room, parking, free visitor parking, kitchenette, phone, copier, fax, DSL, Westlaw and likely overflow. Call Connie at (303) 785-7777.

IMPRESIVE DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE available for office share under sublease. Perfect for three-five lawyer firm starting up or desiring downtown presence. 32nd floor, mountain views. Four to five contiguous exterior offices with adjacent secretarial stations. Use of conference room, law library, kitchen, reception area. The space has long been shared by two, four-lawyer firms and their staffs, one of which has relocated. Class-A tenant finish. Call Patti or Kelly, (303) 215-1414 to schedule a visit.

LARGE OUTSIDE OFFICE with secretarial station available in an 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 to her law firms and office here. Great collegiality. Most specialties represented in our site, but so far no PI/ Workers Comp/MedMal. Available immediately. Call Janie (303) 733-1908 ext. 0.

WORK FROM HOME with 600 17th St. 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.youofficedenver.com

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. Paralegal station and covered parking available. Long-term stable sublease opportunity for the right lawyer. Mary Lou or Scott, (303) 861-0832.

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, ask for Craig. We’ll leave the light on for you.

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 an office share under sublease. Perfect for solo practitioner. Includesuse of conference rooms, kitchen, reception area and receptionist. Call Mrs. Dodge at (303) 333-7733.

17TH STREET STARTER OFFICE, telephone service, answering service, 10 MB Internet access and fax line—$593. Conf-erence room usage, b/w and color printing also available. Brand new facility with 28th story views. call (303) 260-6400 or visist www.yourofficedenver.com

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.

OFFICES OF VARIOUS SIZES available southeast Denver with a congenial group of attorneys. Receptionist, phone lines, private number, voicemail, conference use included. Call Craig at (303) 785-2808.

SERVICES

FREELANCE PARLEGAL. Specializing in medical/health law. Available to assist with medical /legal research, document reviews, medical record summaries. Nine years of experience in personal injury, insurance defense and working with regulatory compliance matters. Accuracy, expediency and confidentiality guaranteed. Hourly or project rates available. Contact Christina, (720) 922-7838.

THE BEST TELEPHONE SYSTEMS AT ABSOLUTELY THE BEST PRICES. Communications systems designed especially for samll-business offices to increase productivity. Installation, service and satisfaction guaranteed. Please call for complimentary analysis and quote. RMA/PANASONIC Phone Center (303) 946-1747, or (303) 703-1330.

THE ESQUIRE GROUP has hot jobs for you. We’ve got temporary and permanent jobs for attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries in firms and companies. Check out www.esquiregroup.com. Call Elizabeth Dietrich Esq. at (303) 892-9300; fax: (303) 573-5977; e-mail: libbyd@esquiregroup.com. Or send your resume to resume@esquiregroup.com. The Esquire Group 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.

PHOTOGRAPHY Professional headshots, executive portraits, large groups, documentary, public relations and special events. Call Bill Cronin at 9303) 458-0833 or croninpho@aol.com or www.croninphoto.com

Big Picture for Important Companies. She talks - people listen and love it. Speech subjects include media training, crisis communications, presentation skills, image, and more. She has conducted national media tours for clients. In past incarnations, she has taken a series of publications from drab to sparkling and award-winning, tripled media coverage for a company in one year, helped companies communicate more clearly (after honing their message and target), served as liaison for merger discussions and rebuilt a brand. She can see the big picture in your company, help you repair the problems and take you down the road to a better, more efficient future. She works on a contract basis now, references and portfolio of work are available - call or e-mail for a free chat. Brigid O’Connor, MBA - At Ease LLC, b_oconnor@earthlink.net <mailto:b_oconnor@earthlink.net>, 303-378-8738.

WANTED

PARALEGALS, LEGAL SECRETARIES and ATTORNEYS wanted for temporary and permanent positions. The Esquire Group has jobs with 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 or send your resume to resume@esquiregroup.com. The Esquire Group is your law partner.

E-mail copy to: kbries@cobar.org. The cost is $10 for every 25 words or part thereof. Please send a check along with your printed e-mail to 1900 Grant St. Ste. 900, Denver, CO 80203. We can’t bill you.