The Denver Bar Association
The Denver Bar Association

The Docket
May 2007

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2007 DBA Award Winners

7 Questions About the Innocence of a Child and Compassion with Caroll Spinney
Matthew Crouch

Barely Legal - My Trials and Errors as a Young Lawyer
Becky Bye

Dates on the Docket

Diversity Survey Planned for Denver Bar
Kathleen B. Nalty

FYI

Get Outside and Do Something!
Doug McQuiston

Legal Affairs

Ninth Annual Senior Law Day
Michele M. Lawonn

On the Bar Tab

Picture This: DBA Happenings

The Economics of Diversity
Paul Chan

The Marketplace

Twenty-First Century “E-tiquette” for E-mail: How to Look Like You Know What You Are Doing
Leonard I. Frieling

What I have Learned from Judges: Ten Secret Lessons from a Trial Lawyer
Justice Thyme

Why They Ride
Ingrid Heiser


Dates on the Docket

Dates for Attorneys

May 1

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

DBA Bench Bar Retreat
Noon
Call Dana Collier Smith,
(303) 824-5318.

Tuesdays At The Bar:
Important Changes in Real Estate Title Law
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

May 2

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

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

May 3

Denver ATJ/ Legal Services Committee
7:30–8:30 a.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

Paralegal Day Reception
5:30 p.m.
Call Michelle Gersic,
(303) 824-5342.

May 4

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

May 7

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.

May 8

Tuesdays At The Bar:
Battling Military Leave (USSERRA)
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

May 9

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

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

May 11

DBA Board of Trustees
DU Sturm College of Law
7:30–9 a.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith,
(303) 824-5318.

May 16

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

May 22

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

May 29

Tuesdays At The Bar:
Medicaid Update for the Non-Medicaid Lawyer
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

May 30

Coffee Talk:
Ethics in Mediation and Arbitration
8–9 a.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

Dates for the Public

May 2

Lawline 9 —
Reserved: General Law
DBA Board of Trustees
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

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

May 8
Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic
U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse
1:30–3 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

May 9

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

May 15
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 Legal Clinic
1200 Federal Blvd.,
Room 1018
5:30–7 p.m.
Call (720) 944-2594.

Pro Se Spanish Family Law Legal Clinic
1200 Federal Blvd.,
Room 1019
1–2:30 p.m.
Call (720) 944-2594.

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

May 16

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.

May 17

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.

May 23

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

May 23

Lawline 9 —
Traffic Tickets/Accidents/Injuries
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.

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

BAR EXAM PREP. Class for July 2007 quiz started 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

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.

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 Charlie 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.

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. Full baths/showers for use after mid-day exercise. Beautifully finished loft space with bathroom also available. Friendly, professional atmosphere, and located only blocks east of downtown without the traffic and parking hassles! (303) 333-8700.

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.

SMALL DOWNTOWN DENVER GENERAL PRACTICE law firm seeks attorney to share office space in a centrally located 3-attorney firm. Looking for attorney with 1–2 years’ legal experience willing to work 30/hrs/mo (including attending monthly attorney meetings) handling traffic and municipal court appearances in Denver Metro area in exchange for use of office space and office equipment (including photocopier, fax, telephone and postage meter), plus conference room, voice messaging, and receptionist. Submit résumé (and cover letter) to: diane@kurtzpeckham.com.

MILLER & STEIERT, P.C., a well-established Littleton law firm, is looking for an attorney experienced in Employment and Commercial litigation. Submit cover letter and résumé to: RSteiert@M-S-Lawyers.com.