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The Docket
November 2007

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A Lawyer’s Lessons Learned at Jury Duty
James Hardy

Dates on the Docket

E-mail Etiquette 2007: Part Three
Leonard I. Frieling

FYI

I Hate Lawyers
Megan Costello

Legal Affairs

On the Bar Tab

Picture This: DBA Happenings

That Dog Got Money?!
Craig Eley

The Docket Pageant 2007

The Evolution of the Thursday Night Bar
Steven J. Hahn

The Marketplace

The Perpetual Campaign
Doug McQuiston

You’re A New Lawyer...How Does That Sound?!
Becky Bye


Dates on the Docket

Dates for Attorneys

November 2
CBA/DBA ADR
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

November 6
CBA/DBA DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION
Noon
Call Erica Driver,
(303) 824-5340.

TUESDAYS AT THE BAR:
Hot Topics in Legal Ethics
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

DBA NOMINATING COMMITTEE
7:30 a.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith,
(303) 824-5318.

November 7
THE DOCKET
Noon
Call Stacy Chesney,
(303) 824-5347.

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

November 8
DBA YLD MORNING LAWLINE 9 —
5:30-7:30 a.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

DBA BOARD OF TRUSTEES
7:30 a.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith,
(303) 824-5318.

November 13 TUESDAYS AT THE BAR
Collaborative Law Panel
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

November 14
CBA/DBA PROFESSIONALISM
Noon
Call Chuck Turner,
(303) 824-5314.

LAWLINE 9 —
4–6:30 P.M.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

November 19
FILE & SERVE TRAINING
STATE DISTRICT COURT:
Beginning: 9–10:30 a.m.
Advanced: 10:30–
11:30 a.m.

COUNTY COURT:
1–2:30 p.m.
Call Michelle Gersic,
(303) 824-5342.

November 20
TUESDAYS AT THE BAR
Rules of Professional Conduct
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

November 21
LEGAL FEE ARBITRATION
3:30–4 p.m.

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

November 27
TUESDAYS AT THE BAR
Ethical Client Relations
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

November 28
COFFEE TALK:
Mediation Excellence
8–9 a.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,(303) 824-5321.

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

Dates for the Public

November 7
LEGAL NIGHTEL 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

November 8
MORNING LAWLINE 9 —
5:30-7:30 A.M.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

November 13
PRO SE BANKRUPTCY CLINIC
U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURTHOUSE
1:30–3 P.M.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

November 14
LAWLINE 9 —
4–6:30 P.M.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

November 15
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.

November 20
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.

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.

November 21
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.

November 28
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

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

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.

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 T-1 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.

PRIME 7TH FLOOR WINDOW (with excellent view), office space (support staff work area available) located near 6th and Union, Lakewood. Office share with five lawyers practicing trust/estate, probate, tax and real estate and congenial staff. Share large reception area, two conference rooms, and kitchen. High-speed Internet access, new digital copier/scanner/fax. Interoffice referral possible. Contact Terri Myles at: (303) 986-1523.

FURNISHED EXECUTIVE OFFICES available starting at $300 per month. Located near I-25 and Colorado Blvd. Free services provided include telephone lines, customized telephone answering, voicemail, and receptionists to greet your clients; T-1, secretarial and clerical services available also; 3 nice conference rooms available with 15 hours’ free use/mo. Call: (303) 991-5864.

SPACIOUS OFFICE FOR RENT at busy intersection of Union & Mississippi in Green Mountain area of Lakewood. Two offices, central lobby, conference area, storage and bathroom; 900 sf. Natural sunlight from north and west windows, double-door entrance, and storefront parking. Starting at $1,050. Contact Alan at (303) 759-9111.

EXECUTIVE SUITES. Make our office your office. Virtual office image package includes a professional receptionist, lobby directory identification, mailbox, dedicated telephone line, and exceptionally furnished offices starting from $125/mo. Conveniently located at 12th & Monroe (3570 E. 12th Ave.). Start your career or expand your business. Call Monroe Suites: (303) 355-2620.

WANTED

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

EXPERIENCED FAMILY LAW

ATTORNEY seeking contract employment. Drafting, research, interviews, mediation, and court attendance services available. Please contact Elizabeth D. Carter, Esq. at (303) 920-0408.