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The Docket
January 2008

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A Porsche is a Porsche, Of Course, Of Course
Craig Eley

Barely Legal: Your Annual Self Review
Becky Bye

Best of 2007
Greg Rawlings

Book Review - Law Makers, Law Breakers and Uncommon Trials
Stephanie Kane

Children’s Outreach Project A True Blessing
Norman Beecher

Dates on the Docket

Economics 101: You and the Canadian dollar
Marshall Snider

FYI

Legal Affairs

Let Your 2008 Shine: Set goals AND achieve them!
Anne Payrs

MVL Intern Goes Pro
Dianne A. Van Voorhees

On the Bar Tab

Picture This: DBA Happenings

President vs. Reality TV: Decision ‘08 — Are you asking the right questions?
Doug McQuiston

President's Column: The Importance of Legal Services
Elsa Martinez Tenreiro

The Marketplace

Transitions Column - Transition Crowd Giddy With Freedom
Diane Hartman


Dates on the Docket

Dates for Attorneys

January 2
Lawline 9 —
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

January 4
CBA/DBA ADR
11 a.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

January 8
CBA/DBA Diversity in the Legal Profession
Noon
Call Erica Driver,
(303) 824-5340.

Tuesdays At The Bar
Confidentiality and Disclosure in Litigation
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

January 9
The Docket
Noon
Call Tara Miller,
(303) 824-5312.

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

DBA/YLD
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

January 10
Morning Lawline 9 —
5:30–7:30 a.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

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

January 15
Tuesdays At The Bar
Wrapping Up a Practice
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

January 16
Lawline 9 —
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

January 22
Tuesdays At The bar
Paralegals and the New Rules Professional Conduct
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

January 23
DBA Legal Fee
Call Richard Dyrland,
(303) 824-5371.

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

January 29
Tuesdays At The Bar
Estate Planning for US
Citizen-Resident Alien
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

DBA Nominating Committee
Call Dana Collier Smith,

(303) 824-5318.

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

DBA Awards Committee
Call Stacy Chesney,
(303) 824-5347.

Dates for the Public

January 2
Lawline 9 —
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

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

January 10
YLD Morning Lawline 9 —
5:30–7:30 a.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

January 15
Pro Se Family Law Clinic
1200 Federal Blvd.
Room 1018
5:30–7 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

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

January 16
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.

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

January 17
Pro Se Collections Clinic
Denver County Court — Civil Division
1515 Cleveland Pl.,
4th floor
11–1 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

January 23
Lawline 9 —
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

January 30
Lawline 9 —
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.

NEW YEAR = NEW JOB! 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. Email: libbyjd@ejdsearch.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; or www.billinglogic.com.

 

SPACE

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

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, 8-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 T-1 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.

FURNISHED EXECUTIVE OFFICES available starting at $380 per month. Located near I-25/Colorado Blvd. Free services provided include telephone lines, customized telephone answering, voicemail, and receptionists to greet your clients; T-1, secretarial and clerical services also available; 3 nice conference rooms available with 15 hours’ free use/mo. Call: (303) 991-5864.

GREAT VICTORIAN NEAR DOWNTOWN. Sweet suite or a single: Large 4-room suite; or would lease separately as a 3-room suite and big separate private office. Lots of windows, funky ceilings, exterior signage, and off-street parking. Stop by 1828 Clarkson St. to see; call

(303) 830-2300; or e-mail bbernstein@qwestoffice.net for information.

SHARE FASHIONABLE OFFICE SPACE at 6 & Grant. Includes 12´ x 9´ ($600/month) furnished office with mountain view, shared reception area and conference room, available parking, free visitor parking, kitchenette, and possible overflow. Call Nick at (303) 785-7777.

THE LAW OFFICES 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, 3 attorney offices, support staff work areas, kitchen, and large conference room comprising 2000 sf. (same building as JAG). Call: (303) 220-7601 for details.

DOWNTOWN LAW FIRM, 1775 Sherman St., Ste. 2550 has 4 offices and secretarial stations for rent, including reception area, large conference room, library, kitchen, fax, copier, and postage machine. Available immediately. Call (303) 839-9191.

HISTORIC LOFT, 2200 sf. with hardwood floors, brick walls over wainscoating, tall windows, tin ceilings, plus bath and kitchen. Private street entrance to second floor. Commercial or residential in downtown Erie. $2,000/mo. Contact Mike Davis at (303) 828-9341.

 

WANTED

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