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The Docket
December 2007

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A Letter of Thanks to DBA Volunteers
Carolyn Gravit

An Ultimate Cuban Experience
Donald Alperstein

Choose Your Future: The importance of strategic planning at your firm
Ken Stern

Dates on the Docket

FYI

Help Fulfill Holiday Wishes!
Tara Miller

Legal Affairs

On the Bar Tab

Picture This: DBA Happenings

Tech Tips For Your New Year
Brent Simon

The Infamous Coin Flip

The Marketplace

Twelve Days of Trial
Becky Bye

We CAN Succeed! Legal program helps children and homeless
Aaron P. Bradford

What More Can You Do? Volunteer!


Dates on the Docket

Dates for Attorneys

December 4
CBA/DBA Diversity in the Legal Profession
Noon
Call Erica Driver,
(303) 824-5340.

December 5
The Docket
Noon
Call Stacy Chesney,
(303) 824-5347.

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

December 6
Democracy Education Committee
Noon
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

December 7
CBA/DBA ADR Section
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

December 12
CBA/DBA Professionalism Committee
Noon
Call Chuck Turner,
(303) 824-5314.

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

December 13
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.

December 18
Denver Access to Justice Committee
7:30–8:30 a.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

December 19
Legal Fee Arbitration Committee
3:30–5 p.m.
Call Richard Dryland,
(303) 824-5371.

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

Reminder: Tuesdays at the Bar, Coffee Talk and Barristers After Hours will be on a break during the month of December.

Save the Dates!


Jan. 26
Winter Festival

Feb. 7
CAN Snow Carnival

Dates for the Public

December 5
Legal Night
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.

December 11
Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic
U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse
1:30–3 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

December 12
Lawline 9 —
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

December 13
Morning Lawline 9 —
5:30-7:30 a.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

December 18
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.

December 19
Morning Lawline 9 —
5:30-7:30 a.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

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.

December 20
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.

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.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM eJD SEARCH! Owned by local attorney and experienced legal recruiter, we specialize 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. Call Elizabeth J. Dietrich, Esq.: (303) 634-2200. Email: libbyjd@ejdsearch.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.

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.

NICE BUILDING, NEAR I-25/COLORADO BLVD. and Cherry Creek, 950 S. Cherry St. Share with 2-person CPA firm, large corner office (14’ x 18’) (space for assistant or receptionist), 7th floor, mountain view, including shared reception area and conference room, law library, kitchen, copier and more. $905 per month. Contact Rob Brown, (303) 639-5565; or by e-mail: robbrown7@comcast.net.

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 & Sherman Sts. Two small and one mid-size office available immediately. (303) 298-1999.

FURNISHED EXECUTIVE OFFICES available starting at $380 per month. Located near I-25/Colorado Blvd. Free services provided include telephone lines, customized telephone answering, voicemail, and receptionists to greet your clients; T-1, secretarial and clerical services also available; 3 nice conference rooms available with 15 hours’ free use/mo. Call: (303) 991-5864.

OFFICE FOR RENT IN HISTORIC HOUSE NEAR DENVER COURTHOUSE. Available use of conference room, DSL, Westlaw, copier, fax machine. Shared receptionist. Parking included. There may be referrals. Please contact: Walter Gerash Firm at (303) 825-5400.

GREAT VICTORIAN NEAR DOWNTOWN. Sweet suite or a single: Large 4-room suite; or would lease separately as a 3-room suite and big separate private office. Lots of windows, funky ceilings, exterior signage, and off-street parking. Stop by 1828 Clarkson St. to see; call (303) 830-2300; or e-mail bbernstein@qwestoffice.net for information.

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE at 1547 Gaylord St. Third floor, 1450 sf., in historic mansion west of City Park. Great views. Two large offices, conference room, and kitchen. Two off-street parking spaces. Burglar alarm and some utilities included. Rent $1,450/mo. with lease. Contact: Alexis, (303) 638-9708.

WANTED

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

KING & GREISEN, LLP is seeking associate for plaintiff civil rights/employment discrimination law firm. Minimum 4 years’ experience with litigation and employment law background preferred. Submit résumé to Genina Taylor by e-mail: gtaylor@kinggreisen.com; or by fax: (303) 298-9879. EEO Employer.