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March 2004

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Cathy Lemon Now a Baby Judge: She's Denver's Newest District Judge
Alicia McCommons

Committees & Departments

DAs Forum, March 31, 4 p.m., DBA Offices

Dates on the Docket

Diary from Vietnam: Senior Administrative Law Judge Gives a Little History
Judge Ed Felter

FYI

Legal Affairs

Legal Light From 'The Simpsons'
Larry M. Wertheim

Little Leads Slate

No Legal Jabber: Get to the Point
Doug McQuiston

Picture This: DBA Happenings

Thanks Attorneys!

The Marketplace


Dates on the Docket

 
March 2

DBA/CBA Diversity in the Legal Profession
Noon

   Call Kari Brandt, (303) 824-5340

March 3

DBA Golf Committee
8:30 a.m.

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

The Docket
Noon

   Call Diane Hartman (303) 824-5312.

LawLine9
Every Wednesday

4-6:30 p.m.
   Volunteer any Wednesday night for this ask-a-lawyer program at KUSA Channel 9, 500 Speer. Call Carolyn Ferber, (303) 824-5323.

March 5

DBA/CBA Alternative Dispute Resolution
Noon-2 P.M.

   Call Melissa McClerkin at (303) 824-5321.

March 9

Tuesdays at the Bar: District Court Update
Noon, Third Floor

   Judge Bayless will discuss the current effects of 2003 budget cutbacks on the court, including what happened last year. 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.

March 10

DBA Young Lawyers Division
6 P.M.

   Call Melissa McClerkin at (303) 824-5321.

DBA Community Action Network
6 P.M.

   Call Kari Brandt, (303) 824-5340. Marriott City Center, Starbuck’s, 1701 California St., Denver.

March 16

Tuesdays at the Bar: Military Leave Issues under USERRA
Noon

   John Lowrie will provide a basic background to the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act. 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.

March 17

DBA Legal Fee Arbitration
3:30-5 P.M.

   Call Kari Brandt, (303) 824-5340.

March 23

Tuesdays at the Bar: Networking the Small Office
Noon, Third Floor

   This program will cover Internet access, networking, and wireless networking. Geoffrey E. Godwin-Austen will go over the basics of security including anti-virus software, firewalls and wireless security R.S.V.P. by sending a check for $15 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203.

March 24

New Lawyers Coffee Talk: Mediation and ADR Tools
8 A.M.

   Learn how to challenge an ADR decision, negotiation tactics, how to work with opposing counsel, and more.
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.

March 30

Tuesdays at the Bar: Legislative Progress Report
Noon, Third Floor

   CBA Lobbyist Michael Valdez will give an update on the Legislature as it stands halfway through its session. 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.
Call (303) 860-1115, ext. 727, to leave a voicemail reservation, or e-mail: lunches@cobar.org.

May 1

Barristers Benefit Ball
5 p.m.

   Hyatt Regency Tech Center, 7800 Tufts Ave., Denver. Call Dana Collier Smith, (303) 824-5318.

May 19

Seniors! Spring Banquet
5:30 p.m.

   A celebration for 50-year members and friends. DAC. Call Diane Hartman, (303) 824-5312 to reserve.


The Marketplace

SPACE

I-25/COLORADO BLVD., 11th Floor, Class A bldg. Up to 4 outside offices available, receptionist, conference room, voicemail, fax, kitchen, secretarial space. Phone Judy at (303) 756-4200.

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.

Premier, affordable executive suite space with window offices available. Contact JoAnne Rankin at (303) 861-1000.

17th Street Executive Suites in Dominion Plaza Building. Fully furnished offices from $679 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.

OFFICE IN STYLE 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.

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.

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.

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.

GREAT LOCATION at Monaco and Hampden. One office available in lawyer's bldg.; phones, copier, fax, furn., library, conf. room. Call for additional details and to view: (303) 758-6601.

DTC: Window office in attractive 1st floor law office suite, I-25 and Belleview. Shared reception area, conference room, fax, copier, postage, free parking. Possible overflow (www.coloradolaw.cc). Call Bill or Jayne at (303) 221-3693.

Gorgeous! One large office with marble-tiled fireplace and exposed brick interior available in a beautifully renovated Victorian mansion turned law office. Elegant conference rooms, kitchen, phone, fax, and copier available. Brand new full baths/showers for use after mid-day exercise. Friendly, professional atmosphere with well-known employment law firm. Beautifully finished loft space with bathroom also available. Dazzling, new and only blocks east of downtown without the traffic and parking hassles! (303) 333-8700.

Share prime Cherry Creek suite in the Citadel with two attorneys and two financial planners. Two offices are available, each overlooking Cherry Creek. Conference room, high speed internet, copier, work/kitchen area, are all available. Call John Lonnquist, 303-722-8261, or Andy Graham, 303-765-5700.

Work From Home with 600 17th St. Denver mailing address. Live telephone answering and forwarding of calls. New facilitywith 28th story views. $150 per month. Call (303) 260-6400 or visit www.yourofficedenver.com.

Cherry Creek Office Share. 6th floor. Beautiful views. Private office available with shared use of conference rooms, kitchen, file room, law library, receptionist, photocopier and fax. Optional voice mail, DSL, postage meter, covered parking and other amenities. First class, modern building directly opposite Cherry Creek Athletic Club. Collegial atmosphere. Perfect for sole practitioner. Call Carl Tessler at (303) 321-2460.

Office Space available, 1151 Bannock Street, $550.00 a month. Includes one office space, one parking space, one assistant space, two waiting areas, conference room, state-of-the-art telephone systems, and ADA compliant kitchen and bathroom. Call Nicole at (303) 573-7948.

SERVICES

PHOTOGRAPHY Professional headshots, executive portraits, large groups, documentary, public relations, and special events. Call Bill Cronin at (303) 458-0833 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.

Our clients want you! Join InSource Denver's network of experienced paralegals and legal secretaries. Project - temporary - temp-to-hire. InSource Denver specializes in providing top-notch legal support to Denver area law firms and corporations. Jill Hess, InSource Denver, 2696 S. Colo. Blvd., #595, Denver, CO 80210. Phone: 303-863-0521; fax 303-863-1722; email: jillh@insourcedenver.com.

FOR SALE

Recreational paradise: 40 fenced acres, 195 miles north of Denver on I-25, with panoramic views of Glendo Lake from a 700 sq. ft. redwood deck. This property in Glendo, Wyo. comes with a 1,150 sq. ft. Hyland 2002 modular home with an insulated garage. Newly furnished with all appliances: dishwasher, disposal, gas stove, refrigerator, water dispenser, washer and dryer. Ideal for multi-family ownership. The price is $275,000. Also available are the "toys": power boat, ATVs, water skis, jet skis, canoes, mountain bikes and a 33 HP diesel tractor. Call Larry Anderson, 303/674-1998 or 303/919-1182 (cell).

WANTED

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 an experienced professional to manage caseload. Clients hire us to mediate IRS, bank & other creditor issues. Salary, Commission & Bonus = 60-80K year one, 80-100K year two. Will train right applicant. Excellent benefits. Call Frank Turner for confidential interview @ (303) 530-7770. Fax resume to (303) 530-1818.

Paralegal/assistant/associate assistant needed. National Business Turnaround Firm is growing and needs Assistant Associates to start immediately. This position seeks individuals to support Associates in a team environment. Strong customer service, communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills required to interact with clients across the United States. Great Advancement Opportunity — Must type 45+ wpm — $13/hr to start + benefits/401k. Please fax resume to, Attn: Christy Cort at (303) 530-1818, or email: ChristyC@omni-financial.com.


E-mail copy to: hfolker@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. Deadline is five weeks prior to the issue your ad should appear in.