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The Docket
October 2007

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A Lawyer in Afghanistan

A Newspaper Reader’s Lament
Joseph M. Fanganello

A Sister’s Personal Journey: The Aaron J. Ryan Living Memorial Library, San Bernabe, Guatemala
Kimberlie K. Ryan

Attorneys Should Be Working with the Press — Not Against Them
Paramjit Mahli

Dates on the Docket

DU Students Take on the Feds — and Win
Chase Squires

FYI

Get Your Advice Here! Helpful Tips for New Associates

If it looks like a lawyer and acts like a lawyer...
Becky Bye

Is Habeas Corpus a Corpse?
Craig Eley

Legal Affairs

On the Bar Tab

Picture This: DBA Happenings

Promoting Diversity
Elsa Martinez Tenreiro

Survey Says...Diversity in Denver’s Legal Profession
Jewlya Lynn, PhD, Denise McHugh, JD

The Marketplace


Dates on the Docket

Dates for Attorneys

October 1
File & Serve Training
State District Court:
Beginning: 9–10 a.m.
Advanced:
10:30–11:30 a.m.
County Court:
1–2:30 p.m.
Call Michelle Gersic,
(303) 824-5342.

October 2
CBA/DBA Diversity in the Legal Profession
Noon
Call Erica Driver,
(303) 824-5340.

Tuesdays At The Bar
Improving Law Firm Profits, Reputation
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

October 3
The Docket
Noon
Call Stacy Chesney,
(303) 824-5347.

October 5
CBA/DBA ADR
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

October 9
Tuesdays At The Bar
Notary Law
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

October 10
CBA/DBA Professionalism
Noon
Call Chuck Turner,
(303) 824-5314.

DBA YLD
6–7:30 p.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

October 11
DBA Board of Trustees
7:30 AM
Call Dana Collier Smith,
(303) 824-5318.

October 16
Tuesdays At The Bar
A Prosecutor’s Perspective on the Nacchio Trial
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

October 17
Legal Fee Arbitration
3:30–4 p.m.
Call Nona Powell,
(303) 824-5327.

October 23
Tuesdays At The Bar
New Rules of Professional
Conduct
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

October 24
Coffee Talk:
Using Discovery Under the New Federal E-discovery Rules
8–9 a.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

 

Dates for the Public

October 3
Pro Se Immigration Clinic
El Centro De San Juan Diego
2830 Lawrence St.
6 p.m.
(303) 297-8696.

Lawline 9 —
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

October 9
Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic
U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse
1:30–3 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

October 10
Lawline 9 —
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

October 11
morning Lawline 9 —
5:30-7:30 A.M.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

October 16
Pro Se Small Claims Clinic
Denver County Court –– Civil Division
1515 Cleveland Pl.,
4th Floor
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

Pro Se Family Law Clinc
1200 Federal Blvd.,
Room 1018
5:30–7 p.m.
Call (720) 944-2594.

Legal Night at Mi Casa
360 Acoma St.
5:30–7 p.m.
Call (303) 573-1302.

October 17
Pro Se Divorce Clinic
Denver City/County
Courthouse
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

Lawline 9 —
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

October 18
Pro Se Collections Clinic
Denver County Court — Civil Division
1515 Cleveland Pl.,
4th Floor
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

October 24
Lawline 9 —
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

October 31
Lawline 9 —
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

To volunteer for the DBA Public
Legal Education programs, contact
Carolyn Gravit at (303) 824-5323.

All meetings are scheduled at 1900 Grant St., Ste. 900, Denver, unless otherwise noted. Activities for the Denver Bar Association & DBA/CLE are listed on this page. Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321, to schedule committee meetings, so they will appear in this calendar.


The Marketplace

SERVICES

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

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

LAW FIRM ACCOUNTING. We specialize in providing quality trust accounting and financial management practice services. All inquiries are confidential. QuickBooks and Timeslips. Call (720) 201-4975; or www.lawandequityltd.com.

BAR PREP. Classes — Colorado Bar Exam. Please contact Dan Wilson: dwilson@law.du.edu; (720) 839 0727; or visit www.dwbar.com for more information.

BILLINGLOGIC: Serving Colorado’s legal community for 24 years. Providing: COLTAF accounting, split billing, contingent fee, flat fee, all court appointments, insurance billing and more. BillingLogic: (303) 278-4900; or www.billinglogic.com.

CHILD AND FAMILY INVESTIGATOR (formerly, Special Advocate). Competitive rates. Experienced and thorough. Contact Stephanie A. Short, Psy.D. at (303) 750-6776.

 

SPACE

FIRST MONTH FREE! Franklin Street Legal Suites. Uptown at 1763 Franklin St. 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.

TRINITY PLACE BUILDING, great in/out of downtown, Brown Palace neighborhood. Full service rate $1,100 per month, includes: receptionist, two conference rooms, full telephone equip./service & voicemail, T-1, copier, fax, kitchen/lunch room. Share with 11 attorneys and other professionals. Call Charlie at (303) 292-0110.

WORK FROM HOME with 600 17th St. Denver mailing address. Live telephone answering and forwarding of calls. $150/mo. Call (303) 260-6400; or visit: www.yourofficedenver.com.

THREE OFFICES AVAILABLE in 2,820 sf., Cherry Creek area. Eight-lawyer solo practice office suite (offices are 237 sf. x 162 sf. x 122 sf.). Full-service (with additional costs), including kitchen, reception area, telephones, voicemail, fractional T1 cable, fax, copier, mailroom, law library, two conference rooms and lots of parking. Reasonable rates. Contact Michael Parman: (303) 991-3107 for details.

17TH STREET EXECUTIVE SUITES in Dominion Plaza Bldg. Fully-furnished offices from $800 including 100 MB Internet access and complete telephone service (including dial tone). On-site color laser printing/copying. Close to courthouses, Supreme Court Bldg., and U.S. Post Office. Call (303) 260-6400; or visit www.yourofficedenver.com.

LUXURY HIGH-RISE LAW OFFICES with panoramic views! Penthouse office suites complete with library, excellent conference rooms, and superb amenities. High-speed Internet access, Westlaw and more! Located on the corner of 18th and Sherman. Two small and one mid-size office available immediately. (303) 298-1999.

SHARE FASHIONABLE OFFICE SPACE at 6th and Grant. Includes 10x14 ($800/month) and/or 12x9 ($600/month) furnished offices with mountain view, shared reception area and conference room, available parking, free visitor parking, kitchenette and possible overflow. Call Nick: (303) 785-7777.

LAW OFFICE OF THEODORE W. BRIN, 1601 Blake St., Ste. 305, has well-appointed, LoDo offices available for office sharing, of-counsel relationship or other business combination. Now available, three attorney offices, support staff work areas, kitchen and large conference room comprising 2,000 sf. (same building as JAG). Call: (303) 220-7601 for details.

OFFICE FOR RENT in historic house near Denver courthouse. Available use of conference room, DSL, Westlaw, copier, fax machine. Share receptionist. Parking included. There may be referrals. Please contact: Walter Gerash Firm at (303) 825-5400.

WANTED

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

Boutique, downtown, commercial litigation firm seeks highly-qualified litigation associate with 2-3 years’ experience. Superior academic credentials and work experience required. Excellent opportunity for courtroom and client interaction on interesting and complex cases in great working environment. Submit résumé, writing sample and salary requirement by mail to: Attn: Hiring Partner, 633 17th St., Ste. 1900, Denver, CO 80202; or via e-mail to: inquiry@siplaw.com.