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The Docket
June 2007

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2007–08 New DBA Officers

7 Questions about being a Sideman with G.E. Smith
Matthew Crouch

A Lifetime of Law: Pioneer attorney still practicing after 60 years
Mary Angell

Dates on the Docket

FYI

Legal Affairs

On the Bar Tab

Picture This: DBA Happenings

Rocky Mountain High
Marshall Snider

Squealing Pig Bar Review
Mindy Marks

The Lawyer’s Guide to Mobile Computer Security
Ellen Freedman, Ellen Calloway, Reid Trautz

The Marketplace

The Sound of Silence
Sometimes Less is More

Becky Bye

The Sturm und Drang of Bar Examination Passage Rates
Craig Eley

Twenty-First Century E-tiquette for E-mail: Part deux: How to know what you’re doing
Leonard I. Frieling


Dates on the Docket

Dates for Attorneys

June 1
CBA/DBA ADR
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

June 4
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.

June 5
CBA/DBA Diversity in the Legal Profession
Noon
Call Erica Driver,
(303) 824-5340.

Tuesdays At The Bar:
Public Heath Benefits for Lawful Immigrants
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

June 6

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

DBA Board of Trustees
4 p.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith,
(303) 824-5318.

DBA Annual Awards Party
Denver Public Library
10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy.
5:30 p.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith,
(303) 824-5318.

June 12
Tuesdays At The Bar:
Uncover Hidden Assets for Your Trust & Estate Clients
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,(303) 824-5321.

June 13
CBA/DBA Professionalism
Noon
Call Chuck Turner,
(303) 824-5314.

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

June 19
Tuesdays At The Bar:
NEW Rules of Professional Conduct
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

June 20
Legal Fee Arbitration
3:30–4 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

June 26
Tuesdays At The Bar:
Legislative Update
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

June 27
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

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

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

June 12
Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic
U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse
1:30–3 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

June 13
Lawline 9 — Reserved — Metro Lawyer Referral
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

June 19
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.

June 20
Pro Se Divorce Clinic
Denver City/County Courthouse
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

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

June 21
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.

June 27
 Lawline 9 —
Reserved — Sam Cary Bar Association
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.

LET US HELP YOU WITH YOUR ACCOUNTING AND BILLING! Streamline and simplify your monthly bookkeeping, billing, and trust accounting. 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.

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; www.billinglogic.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.

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 midday 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.

THREE-OFFICE SUITE ON SECOND FLOOR OF LOVELY RESTORED VICTORIAN, historic uptown Denver neighborhood. Two restrooms, two parking spaces in private lot, utilities, security system included. Some upscale furnishings for lease or purchase, if desired. Use of main floor conference room, copier, patio by arrangement. Perfect for 1–2 attorneys plus staff or can be divided. Would work well for mediation professionals. Overflow possibility. For information or appointment, call Mona Goodwin at 303-320-4891 or e-mail good@livewirenet.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.

NURSE/PARALEGAL. PROPER MEDICAL-LEGAL REVIEW. Available for contract medical record and document review. Organization, summarization, and concise pre-litigation preparation. Cost and time effective. DPI, ABA-certified graduate, plaintiff & defense. 25 years’ critical care nursing and seven years’ Med/Mal-PI-W/C paralegal experience with proficiency in Word, WP, Excel, MS Office & Power Point. Illustrations & spreadsheets. Cost projections, as well as experience with COPIC & CMS. Résumé & references. Contact: propers@comcast.net; (720) 859-9480; fax: (303) 537-9155. Website coming mid-July: www.pmlr.com.