The Docket July 2007 © 2007 The Docket and Denver Bar Association. All Rights Reserved. All material from The Docket provided via this World Wide Web server is copyrighted by the Denver Bar Association. Before accessing any specific article, click here for disclaimer information. A More Pleasant World Ron Sandgrund Beyond Reality TV and MySpace: Writers and musicians of substance Greg Rawlings Courtiers of the Marble Palace Harvey Gee Dates on the Docket East High’s A+ Angels and the Lawyers Who Mentor Them Jeff Pearson FYI International Fraud — It Could Happen To You A Denver attorney’s story Law Library Art Legal Affairs Murder + Teacher Scandals = Efficiency Lesson Paul Kennebeck On the Bar Tab Picture This: DBA Happenings The Marketplace What I Have Learned from Judges: Ten (More) Secret Lessons from a Trial Lawyer Justice Thyme What Women (Lawyers) Want: Good work, respect, flexible options Janet Ellen Raasch Wonder Woman: She does it all! Mindy Marks Dates on the Docket July 30–Aug. 8 School Supply Drive The Community Action Network is looking for law firms and corporate counsel, as well as federal and state legal departments, to join this year’s school supply drive for underprivileged and less fortunate students enrolled in the DPS Educational Outreach Project. Last year, CAN collected and distributed 300 backpacks filled with supplies and CAN hopes to top that number this year. All supplies will be picked up at the end of the drive, organized and delivered to the students. If your firm is willing to participate, contact Aaron P. Bradford at (303) 874-3434 or e-mail at abradford@pjckn.com. Dates for Attorneys August 1 The Docket Noon Call Stacy Chesney, (303) 824-5347. August 2 Denver Access to Justice Committee 7:30–8:30 a.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. August 3 DBA/CBA ADR Noon Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321. August 6 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. August 7 DBA/CBA Diversity in the Legal Profession Noon Call Erica Driver, (303) 824-5340. August 8 DBA/CBA Professionalism Noon Call Chuck Turner, (303) 824-5314. DBA YLD 6–7:30 p.m. Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321. August 16 Legal Fee Arbitration 3:30–4 p.m. Call Nona Powell, (303) 824-5327.           To volunteer for the DBA Public Legal Education programs, contact Carolyn Gravit at (303) 824-5323. Dates for the Public August 1 Lawline 9 — Reserved General Law/Colorado Women’s Bar Association 4–6:30 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. Legal Night at El Centro De San Juan Diego 2830 Lawrence St. 5:30–7 p.m. (303) 297-8696. August 8 Lawline 9 — Workers’ Compensation 4–6:30 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. August 14 Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse 1:30–3 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. August 15 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. August 16 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. August 21 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 Divorce With Children 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. August 22 Lawline 9 — Reserved Civil Rights 4–6:30 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. August 29 Lawline 9 — Reserved General Law/APABA 4–6:30 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (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 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; 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 $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. 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. IMPROVE YOUR PRACTICE — Spend Less Money Doing It! Professional full-service executive suite offering virtual office services starting at $89/month. Seven conference areas, online conference room scheduling, complimentary Internet access, digital scanning, copying, and administrative support all available. Cherry Creek location — No Downtown hassles. Call: (303) 331-9100; or visit: www.boardroomdenver.com. THREE-OFFICE SUITE, renovated, Capitol Hill mansion, 1448 Pennsylvania 1,194 sf. New: hardwoods, lights, HVAC, CAT-5, high ceilings and kitchenette. $2,000/per month. Parking included. Contact: (303) 962-9539. WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE MINERALS and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. Lowe, Fell & Skogg, LLC, a sophisticated national and local practice, seeks associate with 2–4 years’ experience to join real estate and corporate practice group. Responsibilities include handling commercial real estate and corporate transactions, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and finance matters, and serving as primary contact for clients. Strong academic credentials, creativity, and willingness to accept responsibility required. LFS offers excellent salary/benefits package. Submit résumé to: Recruiting Committee, Lowe, Fell & Skogg, LLC, 370 17th St., Ste. 4900, Denver, CO 80202. SMALL DOWNTOWN DENVER general practice law firm seeks attorney to share office space in a centrally located three-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.