The Denver Bar Association
The Denver Bar Association

The Docket
September 2003

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2002-2003 Annual Report

Committees & Departments

Dates on the Docket

Dream Job found at B&B in Vermont: Chris Hardaway finds owning a Bed and Breakfast in Vermont fun, challenging.
Chris Hardaway

DU Law Stars Shine on Sept. 18: Katz, Munn, Truhlar x two, Wunnicke, receive honors.

From the Headlands: Legal malpractice and the big bad wolf
Paul Gordon

I Wish the Judge Would... A Denver County judge and an attorney team up to discuss what makes judges tick.
Barry Meinster, Judge Aleene Ortiz-White

It's Time to Talk Back! President has given up 'laughing with' and is now educating
Joe Dischinger

Legal Affairs

Making the Most of Professional Growth: Encouragement, feedback are all part of the equation
Marian Carlson

Picture This: DBA Happenings

The Marketplace


Dates on the Docket

 
September 2

DBA Legal Services
4 p.m.

Call Marte Timmers, (303) 764-4014.

Diversity in the Legal Profession
noon

Call Sarah Wagner, (303) 824-5340.

September 3

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 Carolyn Ferber, (303) 824-5323.

The Docket
Noon

   Call Karen Bries (303) 824-5303

September 5

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

   Call Amy Sreenan at (303)824-5311.

September 9

Tuesdays at the Bar: Electronic Discovery and Computer Forensics
Noon

   What happens to valuable data/evidence when it is “deleted” from a computer? Join us for this eye-opening seminar where you will include electronic evidence in all of your future discovery requests. Presented by: e-fense, Inc. 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. Reservations must be made before noon on Monday to guarantee a lunch.

September 10

Community Action Network
5:45 p.m.

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

September 11

DBA Board of Trustees
7:30 a.m.

   Call Dana Collier Smith (303) 824-5318.

September 16

Tuesdays at the Bar: Lawtoolbox.com—An Important New Tool for Colorado Litigators
noon

   Learn about a great new tool for Colorado litigators that can address almost half of the malpractice claims against litigation attorneys. Solutions for calculating deadlines, reviewing the court’s docket, calendaring, planning and procedure, assembling drafts of pleadings from a comprehensive forms library, and more. 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. Reservations must be made before noon on Monday to guarantee a lunch.

September 17

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

   Call Sarah Wagner, (303) 824-5340.

September 23

Tuesdays at the Bar: Legal Fee Agreements
noon

   Get the new rules concerning fee agreements, including relevant ethics opinions. This discussion will include criminal agreements, not-to-exceed, flat fee, contingency and hourly and blended rates. 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. Reservations must be made before noon on Monday to guarantee a lunch.

September 24

DBA Coffee Talk: Simple Wills—Are they really that simple?
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.

September 25

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 at (303) 824-5312.

September 30

Tuesdays at the Bar: Keeping Up With the Colorado Legislature
noon

   CBA lobbyist Michael Valdez will give a guided tour on how to access information on legislative activities by way of the state’s legislative Web page. Michael will also provide a preview of the upcoming session, including predictions that you won’t want to take to the bank. 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. Reservations must be made before noon on Monday to guarantee a lunch.

November 1

DBA Bench Bar Retreat: Liberty and Justice For All?
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

   Inverness Hotel, 200 Inverness Drive West, Englewood. Call Dana Collier Smith, (303) 824-5318 for more details.

All meetings are scheduled at 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, unless otherwise noted. We list activities for the Denver Bar Association and DBA/CLE on this page in The Docket. Please call Melissa McClerkin, (303) 824-5321, to schedule committee meetings, so they will appear in this calendar.


The Marketplace

SPACE

SIX OFFICE SUITE with large reception area available for immediate occupancy. 1822 sq. ft. The space is network ready, wired for networked data and voice systems; has access to large conference room; and is conviently located at 1640 Grant St., in the downtown area with easy access to local courthouses and professional services. Perfect space for a small firm looking for a downtown location. Please call or e-mail Dana Holmes at (303) 298-8603 or d_holmes@fsf-law.com with any inquiries.

IMPRESSIVE DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE available for office share under sublease. Perfect for 3-5 lawyer firm starting up or desiring down 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 Patty or Kelly, (303) 215-1414 to schedule a visit.

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A FULLY EQUIPPED OFFICE Anywhere from 256- to 6,000-square feet of office space equipped with phones, computer access, library and secretary. Located in the heart of Cherry Creek and Glendale. Extremely competitive rates. Please contact Julie at (303) 991-3099.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 Nick at (303) 785-7777.

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.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE—2 OFFICES AVAILABLE 1151 Bannock St., $750 and $550 a month. Includes one office space, one parking space, one assistant space, two waiting areas, conference room, state-of-the-art telephone system, and ADA compliant kitchen, and bathroom. Call Nichole at (303) 573-7948.

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, $100 per month. Call (303) 785-2808, ask for Craig. We’ll leave the light on for you.

LO DO OFFICE SPACE at 19th and Blake. Views of Coors field. 20 foot ceilings. Windows that open. Historic space with modern amenities. High speed internet access, fax, phone, message system, copier. If you are looking for a friendly and flexible office share opportunity, call (303) 293-3149 for details.

FRANKLIN STREET LEGAL SUITES. Uptown at 1763 Franklin. Collegial atmosphere with AV-rated attorneys. We provide a live receptionist, telephones, fax, copier, conference room, law library, secretarial stations, internet, DSL, kitchen and parking. Overflow possible. Bob Bricmont, (303) 861-1171.

NEW 17TH STREET LAW FIRM EXECUTIVE SUITE NOW FORMING. On site paralegal, copy services and client billing services. Call (303) 260-6400 or visit www.yourofficedenver.com

SERVICES

FREELANCE PARALEGAL specializing in medical/health law. Available to assist with medical/legal research, document reviews, medical record summaries. Nine years of experience with 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 or e-mail: parapro89@msn.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

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

THE ESQUIRE GROUPsm can turn up the heat on your job search. THE ESQUIRE GROUPsm has hot jobs for you. Check out www.esquiregroup.com for listings and career tips. We work with attorneys of all levels and have the following positions with corporations and law firms: corporate (transactional), litigation, tax, ERISA and real estate. Call Elizabeth Dietrich, Esq. (303) 892-9300; libbyd@esquiregroup.com, or resume@esquiregroup.com. THE ESQUIRE GROUPsm is your law partner.

FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY for a six month temporary position in the Pueblo Office of Colorado Legal Services. Position requires litigation experience in family law cases, and demonstrated high quality legal skills with an aggressive, imaginative, energetic approach to meeting legal needs of the poor. Applicant must be licensed to practice law in Colorado. Sensitivity to the legal needs of poor people and minorities is required. Spanish speaking is a plus. Salary of $28,910 to $34,968 DOE, firm. Send letter expressing interest, specifically identifying this position, resume and references by August 29, 2003 to: Roberto Silva, Colorado Legal Services, 1000 West 6th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003. EEO

WE WORK WITH law firms and corporations in Colorado and offer permanent and temporary positions for you. Check out www.esquiregroup.com. Send your resume to resume@esquiregroup.com Fax: (303) 573-5977 or call (303) 892-9300 for Susie Germany, Esq., susieg@esquiregroup.comTHE ESQUIRE GROUPsm is your law partner.

FOR SALE

2002 Volvo XC, 18K miles, loaded: winter package, Thule rack, built-in booster-seats, 3rd row seat. $32,000 neg. (720) 904-6500.

TAX DEDUCTIBLE VACATIONS FOR ATTORNEYS CLE & Sea, Inc. offers seminars on tropic isles, cosponsored by the Montana Bar Association. Call (877) CLE-N-SEA for information.