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The Docket
May 2004

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2004-2005 New Officers

Committees & Departments

Dates on the Docket

From Grocery Bagger to Denver Judge
Alicia McCommons

FYI

It's Free, Fast, Fair-Use It
Charles Welton, P.C.

Lawyer Jokes No Longer a Laughing Matter
Charles Riccio, Jr.

Legal Affairs

Let the Chips Fall
Joe Dischinger

Much Ado . . . or All's Well?
Diane Hartman

Music Curmudgeon Declares Year a Blast
Greg Rawlings

Picture This: DBA Happenings

The Marketplace

Under-appreciated? Just Ask a Secretary
Kate Allison

Word for the Furious: Breathe
Steven Keeva


Dates on the Docket

May 4

DBA/CBA Diversity in the Legal Profession
12:00–1:30 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt, (303) 824-5340.

Tuesdays at the Bar: Working with the Media
12:00–1:30 p.m.

Do you panic when a reporter calls? Learn some tips for working with the media from DBA’s Director of Communications Diane Hartman and Denver Post reporter Joey Bunch.

RSVP by sending a check for $15 to DBA, 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203.

May 5

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

Law Line 9
4:00–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber, (303) 824-5323.

May 7

DBA/CBA ADR
12:00–2:00 p.m.
Call Amy Sreenen, (303) 824-5311.

May 11

Tuesdays at the Bar: Increase Your Bottom Line Through the Use of Paralegals
noon

Join members of the CBA Paralegal Committee, Carol Werner and William Sewell, who will talk about the most efficient use of your paralegal’s time. One general CLE credit.

RSVP by sending a check for $15 to DBA, 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203.

May 12

DBA Young Lawyers Division
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Call Melissa McClerkin, (303) 824-5321.

May 13

Law Line 9
4:00–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber, (303) 824-5323.

DBA Board of Trustees
7:30–9:00 a.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith, (303) 824-5318.

May 17

Henry Hall Memorial Golf Tournament
Inverness Golf Club
Call Dana Collier Smith, (303) 824-5318.

May 18

Tuesdays at the Bar: Fine Whines: Handling Client Complaints Effectively and Ethically
noon

We will discuss how to handle clients’ complaints about you and your representation. One general ethics credit.

RSVP by sending a check for $15 to DBA, 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203.

May 19

DBA Legal Fee Arbitration Committee
3:30–5:00 p.m.
Call Kari Brandt, (303) 824-5340.

DBA Seniors Banquet
Denver Athletic Club
5:30 p.m.
Call Diane Hartman, (303) 824-5312.

Law Line 9
4:00–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber, (303) 824-5323.

May 25

Tuesdays at the Bar, Motions in Limine from a Judge’s Perspective
noon

Denver District Judge Robert L. McGahey will review motions in limine and what a judge expects from attorneys. One general CLE credit.

RSVP by sending a check for $15 to DBA, 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver, CO 80203.

May 26

DBA Young Lawyers Division Coffee Talk: Jury Instructions
8:00–9:00 a.m.

Learn the importance of jury instructions from the beginning to the end of the case, how to draft, resources available, and what to do when there’s not
pattern instruction.

Cost is $5 for members; $15 for non-members. RSVP by sending a check to DBA Coffee Talk, 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver, CO 80203.

Law Line 9
4:00–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Ferber, (303) 824-5323.


The Marketplace

SPACE

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.

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.

Renovated/Decorated Victorian. Reception, 3-5 offices, conference, file/work room, kitchen, 2Ba, Enclosed Patio, Alarm, Network Wiring & DSL, 1500 sq. ft., 1720 Emerson Street, $1800/month+util. Call Jessica or Jeff 303-837-1555 (Days) or 303-355-2975 (Eves).

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.

100 Lincoln St. DENVER HOME & OFFICE FOR SALE! Gracious updated 3-story Denver Square with original oak woodwork in West Washington Park. Over 2,200 sq. ft. plus ample storage, two-car garage and off-street parking. Air-conditioned. Multiple telephone lines including DSL, flagstone patio, many extras. R-3 Zoning permits home-based business, ideal for solo practice. Drive by and check out this convenient location and then call the owner-occupants at (303) 733-2283 to schedule a viewing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DOWNTOWN OFFICE SHARE at 17th and Lincoln. Four offices with incredible views and support space. Reception, DSL, copier, fax, phones, conference room, stocked kitchen and great group of attorneys to confer with included. Easy access and ample parking available. Call Alyssa at (303) 839-1802.

Three large, one small outside offices with secretarial stations 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 17th year. Small bldg.; two other law firms also office here. Great collegiality. Most specialties represented in our suite, but so far no PI/worker's comp, MedMal. Call Janie at (303) 773-1908 x 0.

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.

SERVICES

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

GET RESULTS! Guaranteed dramatic fitness results in 12 weeks or less! Nutritional coaching, body composition, functional movement assessment and a customized resistance program all included. Call Kevin Cox, ACSM, NFPT member NSCA - (303)931-3737.

Onsite/Offsite independent legal secretarial services. Extensive experience, expertise, knowledge and ability. 120 wpm. Verbatim transcription-DSS digital; standard and micro. Carolyn Bodley, carolynbodley@comcast.net, (303) 594-6453.

Wanted

 

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.

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).