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The Docket
September 2007

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7 Questions with Judge Deanell Reece Tacha on the American Inns of Court
Matthew Crouch

Anonymous Lawyer
Christine Nierenz

Dates on the Docket

FYI

Lawyers Looking for Love on the Internet
Anne O'Dell

Legal Affairs

Match the Lawyer with His/Her Song

Much Ado About Liver
Barry M. Levenson

On the Bar Tab

Picture This: DBA Happenings

Remembering Larry
Peggy Montaño

The Marketplace

There’s Help Out There: Resources You Need

Three Strikes and You’re Out: Judges Talk About Technology in the Courtroom
Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., John W. Simek

What I Have Learned from Opposing Counsel: Five Secret Lessons from a Trial Lawyer
Justice Thyme


Dates on the Docket

Dates for Attorneys

September 3
Labor Day
DBA Offices Closed

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

Tuesdays At The Bar:
Will Continue on Sept. 11

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

We the People Training Noon
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

September 6
DBA Board of Trustees
Committee Chair Training
7:30–9 a.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith,
(303) 824-5318.

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

September 10
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.

September 11
Tuesdays At The Bar:
Bankruptcy Issues in Family Law Cases
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

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

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

September 17
Constitution Day
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

September 18
Tuesdays At The Bar:
Options for Creating a Website
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

September 19
Legal Fee Arbitration
3:30–4 p.m.
Call Nona Powell,
(303) 824-5327.

September 25
Tuesdays At The Bar:
Marital Agreements —
Implications on Probate
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

September 26
Coffee Talk:
New Rules of Professional Conduct
8–9 a.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

Dates for the Public

September 5
Lawline 9 —Bankruptcy/Credit
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

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

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

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

September 18
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.

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

September 19
Pro Se Divorce Clinic
Denver City/County
Courthouse
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

Pro Se Spanish Family Law Clinic
Division of Workforce Development
1–2:30 p.m.
(720) 944-2594.

Lawline 9 — Reserved — Child Support Enforcement Divisions of Denver Human Services
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

September 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.

September 26
Lawline 9 — Reserved — DBA Young Lawyers Division
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.

QUICKBOOKS AND TIMESLIPS training and installation. Learn to use these simple programs to manage your income, expenses, trust accounting, and client billing. (720) 201-4975; or 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

SHARE FASHIONABLE OFFICE SPACE at 6th and Grant. Includes 10x14 ($800/month) and/or 12x9 ($600/month) furnished offices with mountain view, shared reception area and conference room, available parking, free visitor parking, kitchenette and possible overflow. Call Nick: (303) 785-7777.

LAW OFFICE OF THEODORE W. BRIN, 1601 Blake St., Ste. 305, has well-appointed, LoDo offices available for office sharing, of-counsel relationship or other business combination. Now available, three attorney offices, support staff work areas, kitchen and large conference room comprising 2,000 sf. (same building as JAG). Call: (303) 220-7601 for details.

WANTED

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

DAVIS & CERIANI P.C. is seeking an associate with at least two years’ real estate experience to join its transactional group. The candidate will be handling complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, title review, due diligence, leasing and financing matters. We offer a competitive compensation package and opportunities for a high level of responsibility and immediate contact with great clients. Interested candidates should submit cover letter and résumé to: ehusband@davisandceriani.com.