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The Docket
April 2007

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FYI

Legal Affairs

On the Bar Tab

Picture This: DBA Happenings

The Marketplace


Dates on the Docket

Dates for Attorneys

APRIL 2
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.

APRIL 3
CBA/DBA Diversity in the Legal Profession
Noon
Call Erica Driver,
(303) 824-5340.

Tuesdays At The Bar:
Sexual Harassment Mediation
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

APRIL 4
The Docket
Noon
Call Stacy Chesney,
(303) 824-5347.

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

APRIL 6
Denver Access to Justice/
Legal Services Committee
7:30 a.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

APRIL 6
CBA/DBA ADR
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

APRIL 10
Tuesdays At The Bar:
Tips for Drafting Better Estate Planning Documents
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

APRIL 11
CBA/DBA Professionalism
Noon
Call Chuck Turner,
(303) 824-5314.

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

APRIL 12
DBA Board of Trustees
7:30–9 a.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith,
(303) 824-5318.

APRIL 17
DBA Budget Committee
7:30–9 a.m.
Call Greg Martin
(303) 824-5317.

Tuesdays At The Bar:
eDiscovery and Federal Rules
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

APRIL 18
Legal Fee Arbitration
3:30–4 p.m.
Call Ingrid Heiser,
(303) 824-5327.

APRIL 24
Tuesdays At The Bar:
Ethics Update
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

APRIL 25
Coffee Talk:
Legal Ethics Issues Pertaining to Expert Witnesses
8–9 a.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

APRIL 28
Barristers Benefit Ball
Hyatt Regency Tech Center
6:30 p.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith,
(303) 824-5318.

Dates for the Public

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

Pro Se Immigration Clinic
El Centro De San Juan Diego
2830 Lawrence St.
5:30–7 p.m.
(303) 297-8696.

APRIL 10
Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic
U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse
1:30–3 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

APRIL 11
Lawline 9 —
Reserved — Colorado Women’s Bar Association
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

APRIL 17
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
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.

APRIL 18
Pro Se Divorce Clinic
Denver City/County
Courthouse
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

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

APRIL 19
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.

APRIL 25
Lawline 9 —Litigation
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. Call Elizabeth J. Dietrich, Esq.: (303) 634-2200. E-mail: libbyjd@ejdsearch.com.

EXPERT ACCOUNTING AND COLTAF TRUST ACCOUNTING. Specialists in QuickBooks and Timeslips. Your office or ours. Quality accounting for law firms since 1996. www.lawandequityltd.com; or (720) 201-4975. References available.

BAR EXAM PREP. Class for July 2007 quiz starts March 2. Hourly tutoring. Free consultation. First-time takers. Repeat takers. Lawyers licensed in another state. Licensed in Colorado (1996); Washington D.C. (2004); California (2005); Pending in Wyoming (2006). Please contact Dan Wilson: (720) 839-0727; or e-mail: dwilson@law.du.edu. Schedule and more information on the website: www.dwbar.com.

SPACE

CLASSIC UPTOWN Denver Square, 1667 Vine St. Over 4,200 sf.: 2 conference rooms, kitchen, 2 baths, garage, A/C, alarm. $2,900/mo. Contact: Gerretson Realty Inc.: (303) 320-6000.

JOSEPHINE LAW CENTER at 1525 Josephine has physical office space available immediately in traditional office building at reasonable rates. Virtual offices also available. Close to City Park and downtown. Reception, conference rooms, free parking, security, ADA access, DSL, kitchen and shower. Other services available. Call Pat or Mike at (303) 399-7774.

ONE EXECUTIVE OFFICE and space for one paralegal, if needed, with five other attorneys at 1775 Sherman St.: two conference rooms, receptionist, telephone system, kitchen, storage, copier, scanner, fax, and related services. Rent based on services and space desired. Contact Jim Lapin: (303) 320-4162; or e-mail: jlapin@lawlapin.com.

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

SHARE SPACE IN PLEASANT DOWNTOWN LOCATION. Outside office — includes receptionist, secretarial services, conference room, kitchen, copier and telephone equipment. Parking garage in building. Please call Cindy at: (303) 623-0717.

TAKE YOUR LAW PRACTICE TO NEW LEVEL! Penthouse office suites conveniently located on the corner of 18th and Sherman. Professionally decorated with extensive amenities and spectacular views. Complete and flexible office services. Elegant conference rooms, T1 Internet access, Westlaw and more. Please call (303) 298-1999; or contact wcombs@ph-law.com.

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, T1, copier, fax, kitchen/lunch room. Share with 11 attorneys and other professionals. Call Dave at (303) 292-0110.

OFFICES AVAILABLE (furnished if desired) starting at $350/month; or, be a "virtual tenant" for $100/month, working at home while we provide the services you need for a professional appearance. Either way, you get: mail, live receptionists, voicemail, law library, free parking, free use of five conference rooms, fax, copier, high-speed Internet access. Easy access for yourself and clients from I-25 and I-225. Call Cindy at (303) 785-2809.

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.), furnished, if desired. Full-service: including kitchen, reception area, telephones (including 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 $750 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.

WANTED

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

MID-SIZE, COLORADO SPRINGS FIRM seeks litigation associate with 1–3 years’ experience. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, writing, analytical and problem-solving skills required. Employer offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and enjoyable working environment. Send résumé and writing sample to Lindsey Caines via e-mail: lrcaines@sparkswillson.com; or fax to: (719) 633-8477.

DENVER OFFICE OF DORSEY WHITNEY LLP is looking to hire a trademark associate with 2–5 years’ experience. Great office with a fabulous group of people with which to work. Competitive salary and benefits. Please submit résumé along with transcripts to: torke.paula@dorsey.com.