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The Docket
October 2004

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Committees & Departments

Dates on the Docket

Enjoy the Purposeful & Ebullient
Norman Beecher

FYI

Leave the Voting to the Professionals
Doug McQuiston

Legal Affairs

Mind Your P’s with the Press
Joey Bunch

Picture This: DBA Happenings

The Dark Side to Making Partner
Jenny B. Davis

The Marketplace

View from Iraq: Generally Peaceful
John G. Scott

Will Faith, Hope or Charity Audit You?
Ron Sandgrund


Dates on the Docket

October 1

DBA/CBA—ADR
noon–2 p.m.
Call Amy Sreenen at (303) 824-5311.

October 5

DBA/CBA Diversity in the Legal Profession
noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt at (303) 824-5340.

DBA Legal Services
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber at (303) 824-5323.

Tuesdays at the Bar: Federal Court E-Filing
noon
Starting in the spring of 2005, it will be mandatory to e-file in the Federal Court system. Join Gayle Giguere and Steve Ehrlich to learn the ins and outs of the Federal Court e-filing system. One General CLE credit. RSVP by sending a check for $15 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203.

October 6

The Docket
noon
Call Diane Hartman at (303) 824-5312.

Law Line 9
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber at (303) 824-5323.

October 12

Bankruptcy Clinic, Denver Co. Court
1:30–3 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt at (303) 824-5340.

Tuesdays at the Bar: Networking the Small Office
noon
It may be as important to have computer networking in a small law office as in a large firm. Learn how to network a small law office and how it can work for you. One General CLE credit. RSVP by sending a check for $15 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203.

October 13

Law Suit Days (Donate!)
City & County Building
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Contact Chris Jenkins at cjenkins@fslpc.com.

Waterman Fund Meeting
noon
Call Janet Bauer at (303) 824-5319.

Law Line 9
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber at (303) 824-5323.

Community Action Network Committee
5:45–6:45 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt at (303) 824-5340.

October 14

DBA Board of Trustees
7:30–9 a.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith at (303) 824-5318.

Law Suit Days (Donate!)
City & County Building
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Contact Chris Jenkins at cjenkins@fslpc.com.

October 19

Small Claims Clinic, Denver Co. Court
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber at (303) 824-5323.

Tuesdays at the Bar: DUI Update
noon
DUI law changed during the last legislative session. Come learn about the new changes from a DUI Authority. One General CLE Credit. RSVP by sending a check for $15 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203.

Legal Night (Volunteer!)
El Centro Bienestar (623 Fox St.)
5:30–8:30 p.m.
Call Dipak Patel at (303) 894-7808.

October 20

Divorce Clinic, Denver Co. Court
noon
Call Kari Brandt at (303) 824-5340.

Democracy Education Committee
noon
Call Carolyn Ferber at (303) 824-5323.

Law Line 9
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber at (303) 824-5323.

October 21

Collections Clinic
Denver County Court
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt at (303) 824-5340.

YLD Barristers After Hours
Rock Bottom Brewery
4–5:30 p.m.
Tickets to the LAF Wine Tasting will be available. Contact Brian Popp at bpopp@nnbpbllc.com.

LAF Wine Tasting
Denver Athletic Club
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Call (303) 863-9544.

October 22

CBA/DBA Working with the Media
9 a.m.–noon
Call Diane Hartman at (303) 824-5312.

October 26

Tuesdays at the Bar: Protective Orders in Divorce Cases
noon
Gaining a protective order in a divorce case has changed—you may want to know what to do when you need one. Join attorney Rick Nicoletti to learn about the new law and how it differs in the metro-area courts. One General CLE Credit. RSVP by sending a check for $15 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203.

October 27

DBA Young Lawyers Division Coffee Talk: Malpractice Prevention Tips
8–9 a.m.
Learn valuable Malpractice Prevention Tips including: scheduling and managing cases appropriately, avoiding conflicts and third-party claims, and ensuring ethical
compliance. One ethics credit applied for.

Join colleagues at 1900 Grant St., Suite 900. Cost is only $5 for DBA members and $15 for non-members. RSVP by sending a check to DBA Coffee Talk.

Law Line 9
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber at (303) 824-5323.


The Marketplace

For Sale

Antique Law Books! Leather Covers, 100 years old. $20 - 35 each. Have approximately 100ft. of Books. Will sell any quantity. Contact Monica at (303) 442-7369. Or e-mail at Mspontarelli@yahoo.com.

DENVER SQUARE: 1749 High Street, built 1907 converted to law office in 1995. +/-2697 SF asking $415,000.00. Call Nick Schill (Broker): (303) 358-9337.

Jobs Wanted

EX-NAVY SEAL - Looking for employment in the area of insurance defense/workers’ compensation or family law. Qualifications: Ex-Navy SEAL, 2 insurance defense/workers’ compensation law clerkships at AV rated law firm, 1 summer at large corporate firm, President UF Insurance Defense Law

Association. Education: University of Florida College of Law (3L). Middlebury College (College Scholar/Dean’s List). Contact: Matt Napiltonia, mattnap@ufl.edu, (321) 695-4893.

SERVICES

PHOTOGRAPHY! Professional headshots, executive portraits, large groups, documentary, public relations, and special events. Call Bill Cronin at (303) 458-0883 or croninpho@aol.com or www.croninphoto.com.

OFFICE FURNITURE RENTAL. Rent the office furniture for your next special project— war room-secretarial/paralegal workstations — file shelving — conference rooms. Contact Tom O’Connor. (303) 377-5537, desklaw@earthlink.net or concordofficefurniture.com.

ONsite/Offsite independent legal secretary. Extensive experience. 120 wpm. Bookmark my webpage: http://carolynbodley.home.comcast.net/wsb.html Carolyn Bodley (303) 594-6453 or carolynbodley@comcast.net.

Restless? Ready for change? Contact Career Matters for coaching, career counseling, and assessments including the very successful Highlands Ability Battery. Come out with a plan of action. Call Anne Gottlieb Angerman, MS at (720) 489-9409 or e-mail at anne@anneangerman.com.

SPACE

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.yourofficedenver.com.

DOWNTOWN OFFICE SHARE at 18th and Sherman. Lease renewed for 4-year term. Up to 4 offices available — two large corner offices, all with views; two associate/admin offices. Includes receptionist, copiers, T1 and two conference rooms. Call (303) 226-7720.

Come see our available office space: two windowed corner offices, one large basement office. Beautiful brownstone building: fully modernized; two conference areas. DSL. Copier, fax, storage, and receptionist. Terrific midtown location: Sherman & 7th. Share space with friendly professionals in a variety of practices. Very reasonable rates. (720) 436-1362.

Office Sharing, I25/Colordo Blvd., 11th Floor, Class A Bldg. Up to 4 outside offices available. Receptionist, conference room, voicemail, fax, kitchen, postage meter, secretarial space available. Phone Judy at (303) 756-4200.

Josephine law center at 1525 Josephine has office space 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.

EXCELLENT DOWNTOWN LOCATION! Two Executive Office Spaces for Lease, 1 approximately 258 square feet, 1 approximately 160 square feet, exterior office with windows, receptionist, copier, fax, pleasant environment, elegant conference room, kitchen area, available immediately. For information or to see, please call: Tina Lewis (303) 825-1911

17th Street Executive Suites in Dominion Plaza Building. Fully furnished offices from $611 including 10 MB internet access and complete telephone service (including dial tone). On site color laser printing/copying. Legal document preparation in the building. Close proximity to Court House, Supreme Court Building and US Post Office. Call (303) 260-6400 or visit www.yourofficedenver.com.

Quiet, spacious and professional offices available in DTC. Lease under renewal for 5-yr term at attractive rates. Up to 4 private offices available (3 large, 1 small) with secretarial stations. One block off Belleview at I-25. Package includes receptionist, copier, DSL, phone, fax, kitchen, libarary, two shared conference rooms and covered parking. Office group extremely stable-now in its 17th year. Small building, two other law firms on site. Contact: Janie at (303) 773-1908 X 0. Afterhours: (303) 221-4500.

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.

Low cost professional image! Upscale Cherry Creek Location! Virtual and full-time offices starting at $185.00/month. Live personalized telephone answering available, voicemail, professional mailing address, access to seven conference rooms, and full administrative support. Everything your business needs for a low, low cost! (303) 331-9100 and visit www.boardroomdenver.com.

Share fashionable office space at 6th & Grant. Includes reception area, conference room, available parking, free visitor parking, kitchenette, copier, fax, DSL, Westlaw, and likely overflow. $600/month. Call Nick at (303) 785-7777.

First month free! 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. One small office available. Bob Bricmont (303) 861-1171.

One or two window offices available at 9th & Logan in four office suite. Excellent client and tenant parking, conference room, high-speed internet, copier use. Great location with easy client access. Rent negotiable. Call David Klibaner (303) 863-1445 or email dklibaner@msn.com

Wanted

Attorney licensed 20 years seeks affiliation with compatible attorney/firm, for equity share arrangement. Practice areas include real estate, litigation, water and related areas. Inquire (303) 941-4040.

Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 1557, Denver, CO 80201.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Are you an attorney, CPA, MBA, EA or other like professional? Are you stagnant at your current job? Is there a ceiling on your income? If the answer is yes to any or all of the above, we can help! We are a national business turnaround firm in Broomfield that seeks anexperienced professional to manage caseload. Clients hire us to mediate IRS, bank & other creditor issues. Salary, Commission & Bonus = 70 — 80K year one, 80 — 100K year two. Will train right applicant. Excellent benefits. Call Christy Cort for confidential interview @ (303) 530-7770 ext 1263. Fax resume to (303) 845-9505.