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May 2006

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Music Lust by Nic Harcourt
Reviewed by Greg Rawlings

Celebrate the 2005 DBA Award Winners

Committees & Departments

Dates for the Public

Dates on the Docket

DBA Regional Mock Trial Results

FYI

Just Say No To Judicial Term Limits
Chris Little

Legal Affairs

Mad Lib: A Day in Court
Christine Nierenz

Murder on the Reunification Express: Part Seven
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Picture This: DBA Happenings

Q&A: Bonnie Starr Mandell-Rice

The Marketplace

Why Do We Defend Guilty People?
Lenny Frieling

Write Effective Press Releases
Janet Ellen Raasch


Dates on the Docket

May 1

File and Serve Training
Beginning: 9–10 a.m. or 1–2 p.m.;
Advanced: 10:30–11:30 a.m. or 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Call Michelle Gersic,
(303) 824-8342.

May 2

No Tuesdays at the Bar

May 3 The Docket
noon
Call Stacy Chesney,
(303) 824-8347.
May 4

LexisNexis® Training Classes
9–10 a.m. or 10:30–11:30 a.m.Call Michelle Gersic,
(303) 824-5342.

May 5

Separation of Powers —
Law Day Program
Warwick Hotel
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-8321.
May 9

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

Tuesdays at the Bar:
Identity Theft: What you need to know to protect yourself
noon–1 p.m.
See page 7 of insert for more details.

May 11

Board of Trustees
7:30–9 a.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith,
(303) 824-5318.
May 16

Tuesdays at the Bar:
English 101 for Lawyers: A lesson in persuasive writing with Elizabeth Weishaupl
noon–1 p.m.
See page 7 of insert for more details.

May 17

Swearing-In Ceremony
Ellie Caulkins Opera House
950 13th St.
3:30 p.m.
Call Mary Dilworth,
(303) 824-8313.
May 22

DBA Henry Hall Memorial Golf Tournament
Green Valley Ranch Golf Club
4900 Himalaya Rd.
11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith,
(303) 824-5318.

May 23

Tuesdays at the Bar:
Electronic Discovery
noon–1 p.m.
See page 7 of insert for more details.

May 24

DBA YLD Coffee Talk:
What They Didn’t Teach You in Law School: What all new attorneys should know
8–9 a.m.
See page 7 of insert for more details.

CBA/DBA Interprofessional Committee
5–6:30 p.m.
Call Ingrid Heiser,
(303) 824-5327.

Seniors Spring Banquet
The Warwick Hotel
1776 Grant St.
6–9 p.m.
Call Mindy Marks,
(303) 824-5312

May 30

Tuesdays at the Bar:
How To Deal With Difficult Clients
noon–1 p.m.
See page 7 of insert for more details.

SAVE THE DATE!

2006 Bench & Bar Conference
Sept. 7–9,
The Broadmoor Hotel, CO Springs

 

 


The Marketplace

To place a Marketplace ad, contact Beneva Hansen at bhansen@cobar.org or (303) 824-5310. The rate for placing an ad is $15 for every 25 words or part thereof. Ads must be submitted by the first of the month prior to the month of publication.

SERVICES

FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY EVALUATION, reports and testimony. Civil and Criminal.

Fast, efficient, no psychobabble. Dually board certified. Extensive experience and qualifications. Contact David A. Iverson, MD. (720) 259-1423 or diverson291@msn.com.

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.

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
http://www.croninphoto.com.

DANIEL WILSON, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EXPERT IN THE BAR EXAM. Colorado Bar examination prep. Class for July 2006 exam starts March 10. Class for repeat takers offered as well. Limited private tutoring. Licensed in Colorado and Washington, D.C. License pending in California. I have taken (and passed) 2 Bar Exams in the past 2 years. Also available to tutor the essay portion of the California Bar exam. References available. Call Daniel Wilson:
(720) 839-0727. Visit: www.dwbar.com.

eJD Search, OWNED BY A LOCAL ATTORNEY AND EXPERIENCED LEGAL RECRUITER, focuses solely on permanent placement of attorneys. We provide sophisticated, individualized assistance to partners with portable practices and to associates. eJD Search works with premier law firms and corporations in Colorado. We emphasize discretion, exceptional market expertise, and integrity. Visit www.ejdsearch.com. Call Elizabeth J. Dietrich, Esq.: (303) 634-2200. E-mail:
libbyjd@ejdsearch.com.

MEDIATION/ARBITRATOR — Do you have a commercial litigation matter and you’ve been instructed by your client to control litigation costs? Mediation/Arbitration may be the preferred method to reduce costs and time. Call Hugh Alexander — a Certified Mediator and Certified Arbitrator to discuss your options. Call (303) 825-7307; or e-mail ha@alexlawfirm.com.

FOURTEEN YEARS APPELLATE COURT WORK EXPERIENCE in all three courts: the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. I research meticulously and write concisely. For contract research and professional appeals. Please call Laurel at: (303) 584-0225.

SPACE

EXCELLENT DOWNTOWN LOCATION — World Trade Center Building! Executive office space available, exterior offices with windows, receptionist, copier, fax, pleasant environment, elegant conference room, kitchen area, available immediately. For information or to see, please call Tina at (303) 825-1911.

OFFICE SHARING. Restored historic building w/AC. One office with telephone, receptionist, conference room, library, Internet. Office with seven experienced attorneys. Overflow possible. Charley Welton (303) 333-9800.

PERFECTLY LOCATED and newly remodeled downtown suite of space-sharing solos and small firms has offices available. All services and two conference rooms provided. Call Donald at
(303) 894-8191.

LODO: OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in beautiful new building located at 1444 Blake St. Group of small firm and solo practicing attorneys. Receptionist, telephone lines, T1, multiple conference rooms included. Covered parking spaces available. Call Jo Anna Goddard at (303) 292-3228.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITES FOR ATTORNEYS. Nicely furnished offices of various sizes with excellent views, in a beautifully renovated downtown penthouse suite. Complete and flexible office services include: elegant conference rooms, kitchen, library, receptionist, telephones, T1 high-speed Internet access, Westlaw services, copier, fax, workroom and much more. Plus, covered parking is available. Please contact cklassen@ph-law.com; or call us at (303) 298-1999.

ENHANCE YOUR PRACTICE — Spend Less Money Doing It! Professional full-service executive suite offering virtual office services starting at $70/month. Seven conference areas, online conference room scheduling system, complimentary Internet access, digital scanning, copying, and administrative support all available. Cherry Creek location — no downtown hassles. Call (303) 331-9100; or visit www.boardroomdenver.com.

CAPITOL HILL EXEC. SUITES or offices a la carte. Elegant 1900 Denver Square at 1556 Williams. 165 sf., 2d-fl. single, 3-rm., fully refinished, 770 sf. garden-lvl. suite. Shared kitchen, deck, classy conference rm., parking, DSL, bagels, car wash avail. Call (303) 831-4750; davelic@earthlink.net.

THREE OFFICES AVAILABLE in 2,820 sf. Cherry Creek area, 8-lawyer solo practice office suite. Offices are 237 sf. x 162 sf. x 122 sf., furnished if desired. Full service: reception area, kitchen, two conference rooms, law library, mailroom, telephone (including voicemail), fractional T1 cable, fax and copier. Lots of parking; reasonable rates. Contact Matt: (303) 991-3106; or
mlarson151@yahoo.com for details.

OFFICE SHARE OPPORTUNITY — 120th & Huron. Great access to I-25. External office with room for support staff. Call Suzanne (303) 225-9014.

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, telephone, 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.

OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE 2,790 RSF attractive office space in Greenwood Village with established solo, CPA tax practitioner. $1,070/mo. base rent includes: exclusive use of two offices and shared use of, copy room, conference room, and roomy reception area. Call Nancye at (720) 488-2771.

WANTED

WANT TO PURCHASE MINERALS and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201.

OMNI FINANCIAL SEEKS ATTORNEYS, CPAs, and EAs. National Business turnaround firm seeks experienced professionals to manage a caseload of clients at our beautiful Broomfield office. Our clients hire us to mediate IRS, State, and other creditor issues allowing our professionals to focus on resolution. We offer an outstanding Team Environment with other like professionals, Training; Excellent Benefits/401k Plan and Competitive Salary including Commission and Bonus opportunities. We are expanding our business and are looking for outstanding applicants. Contact Katherine Blanchard by phone at (303) 530-7770 or E-mail: KatherineB@omni-financial.com for additional inquires regarding this position. Visit us at www.omni-financial.com.

FLEXIBLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARALEGALS AND ATTORNEYS. Use your legal skills in the office or in court. Make your own schedule. Work for Metro Volunteer Lawyers, helping low-income people with a variety of civil legal matters, including custody and divorce cases. Sound interesting? Contact Debora Wagner, Executive Director of MVL: (303) 866-9378.

SMALL FIRM IN CHERRY CREEK WITH established and growing practice seeks associate with 3–5 years’ general corporate experience. Excellent opportunity for substantial responsibilities and immediate client contact. We offer a wide variety of interesting work in a fun, collegial atmosphere. Please send resume and cover letter to: info@jbrownlegal.com; or fax to (303) 228-2178.