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The Docket
February 2008

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An in-depth look into a lawyer turned soldier
Tara Miller

Dates on the Docket

Do You Know About Our Courts?
Elsa Martinez Tenreiro

Don’t Be Afraid To Laugh! Involving humor in your work
Trey Ryder

FYI

Legal Affairs

Make a Difference. Become a Mentor.
Christopher Massey

On the Bar Tab

Picture This: DBA Happenings

R U a TXT NooB? SRSLY?
Steve Beauregard

Retire and Go Home? Not. Working through sensitive issues
Diane Hartman

She Stole Our Company Data ...She hid it in her underwear!
Sharon D. Nelson

The Marketplace

Wheels of Justice Rides Into Its Third Year
Bernie Gehris


Dates on the Docket

 
 

Dates for Attorneys

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

FEBRUARY 5
Tuesdays At The Bar:
New Rules of Professional Conduct
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,(303) 824-5321.

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

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

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

FEBRUARY 7
CAN Snow Carnival
Denver Museum of Nature&Science
6–10 p.m.
Call Heather Clark,
303-824-5350.

FEBRUARY 12
Tuesdays At The Bar:
Immigration Issues in Family Law
Noon
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

FEBRUARY 13
Lawline 9 —
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

DBA/YLD
6–7:15 p.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

FEBRUARY 14
DBA Board of Trustees
7:30 a.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith,
(303) 824-5318.

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

FEBRUARY 19
Tuesdays At The Bar:
DBA Court Annexed
Mediation Program
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

CBA/DBA Diversity in the Legal Profession
All Day
Call Andrea Mueller,
(303) 824-5340.

CAN Committee Meeting
5:30 p.m.
Call Heather Clark,
(303) 824-5350.

FEBRUARY 26
DBA Past Presidents Dinner
6 p.m. at Palettes
Call Dana Collier Smith,
(303) 824-5318.

Tuesdays At The Bar:
Professionalism in the Legal Community Today
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

FEBRUARY 27
Lawline 9 —
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

Dates for the Public

FEBRUARY 6
Legal Night
El Centro De San Juan Diego
2830 Lawrence St.
6 p.m.
Call (303) 297-8696.

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

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

FEBRUARY 13
Lawline 9 —
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

FEBRUARY 14
Morning Lawline 9 —
5:30-7:30 a.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

FEBRUARY 19
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.

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.

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

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

FEBRUARY 27
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.

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

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 (with 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.

SWEET SUITE OR ONE SUPER SINGLE. Great Victorian near downtown. 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, 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 6th & 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 2,000 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.

OFFICE SUITE NEAR DENVER COURTHOUSE — 1,120 sf. on two floors. Space includes street entrance and signage; DSL; data telephone jacks throughout. $1,600/month. Contact: (303) 941-9432; or Margerie.Hicks@comcast.net.

LAW OFFICE BUILDING FOR SALE, 517 E. 16th Ave. Uptown location close to Denver Dist. and federal courthouses. 5 offices; 3,229 sf.; 2-story Victorian with bay windows, French doors, and gas fireplace; 2 baths and flex/staff office space; large reception/legal secretary area; great copy room with kitchen, conference room, basement workroom, storage. Terrific signage, great street appeal. Zoned: R4X; could be work/live. Off-street parking. $499,000. Contact: Pamela Colburn, The Kentwood Co., (303) 898-8500; or visit: www.kentwoodhomestour.com/pco/517.html.

WANTED

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