The Docket March 2008 © 2008 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. 7 Quick, Cheap & Easy Steps to New Clients Trey Ryder A Captivating Novel, A review of Nick Arvin’s Articles of War Paul Kennebeck A Nudge from a Nudje Craig Eley A Tribute to Patricia Trujillo Backcountry Basics Christine Nierenz Barely Legal Columnist Barely Survives Becky Bye Concerning Concerning - The misuse of words Greg Rawlings Dates on the Docket Facts We NEED To Know! Dennis Walker FYI Kiss Me! I’m Irish! - Your guide to the best Irish pubs and bars in Denver Doug McQuiston, Tara Miller Legal Affairs Moving Beyond Diversity to Inclusive Excellence Kathleen Nalty MVL Thrives Even in Adversity Elsa Martinez Tenreiro On the Bar Tab Picture This: DBA Happenings The Marketplace Dates on the Docket   Dates for Attorneys MARCH 4 CBA/DBA Diversity in the Legal Profession Noon Call Andrea Mueller, (303) 824-5340. Tuesdays At The Bar: The Transition to ADR Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321. MARCH 5 The Docket Committee Noon Call Tara Miller, (303) 824-5312. MARCH 6 Democracy Education Noon–1:30 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. MARCH 7 CBA/DBA ADR Noon Call Melissa Nicoletti, 303-824-5321. MARCH 11 Tuesdays At The Bar: Candor to the Tribunal Noon Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321. MARCH 12 DBA Budget 7:30–9 a.m. Call Greg Martin, (303) 824-5317. DBA Young Lawyers Council 6–7:30 p.m. Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321. MARCH 13 DBA Board of Trustees 7:30–9 a.m. Call Dana Collier Smith, (303) 824-5318. MARCH 18 Denver Access to Justice 7:30–9 a.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. Tuesdays At The Bar: Building a Power Point Presentation Noon Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321. CAN Committee 5:30 p.m. Call Heather Clark, (303) 824-5350. MARCH 19 DBA Budget Meeting 7:30–9 a.m. Call Greg Martin, (303) 824-5317. MARCH 25 Tuesdays At The Bar: Ethics Noon Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321. Dates for the Public MARCH 5 Legal Night: El Centro De San Juan Diego 2830 Lawrence St. Call (303) 297-8696. Lawline 9 — 4–6:30 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. MARCH 11 Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse 1:30–3 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. MARCH 12 Lawline 9 — 4–6:30 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. MARCH 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 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. MARCH 19 Pro Se Divorce Clinic Denver City/County Courthouse Noon–1:30 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. MARCH 20 Collections Clinic Civil Division—4th Floor 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Call Carolyn Gravit, (303) 824-5323. MARCH 26 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. FOUR OFFICES available in Cherry Creek Office Building suite (offices are: 237 sf., 162 sf., 122 sf., and 148 sf.). Services available (at additional costs), including kitchen, telephone (including voicemail), fractional T1 Internet, 2 conference rooms, law library, mailroom, fax, copier, and parking. Located near Colorado and Exposition. 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. 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 ft. x 9 ft. ($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. OFFICE SHARE with two established downtown Denver firms in prime location, 1120 Lincoln St., The Chancery. One large partner/owner-sized corner office (apx. 480 sf.); 1 smaller office (apx. 230 sf.); and 1 support staff station (apx. 120 sf.); includes 10th floor views, reception, telephones, use of 3 conference rooms, kitchen, and more. Covered parking available. Contact Michelle Singley, (303) 839-1137. TRINITY PLACE BLDG. Great in/out of downtown, Brown Palace neighborhood. Full-service rate ($900) includes receptionist, two conference rooms, full telephone equipment/service and voicemail, T-1 line, copier, fax, kitchen/lunchroom, free long distance. Great opportunity for solo practitioner to share with 11 solo attorneys. Call Charlie: (303) 292-0110. OFFICE SPACE TO SHARE in the Mellon Financial Center, 1775 Sherman St., Ste. 1445, with 4 other attorneys, one of which is also a family law attorney, and space for support staff if necessary. Includes receptionist, 2 conference rooms (one available for reservation), telephone system, fax, copier, postage meter, etc., kitchen, and some storage space. Please call Jim Lapin, (303) 320-4162; or come in. WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE MINERALS and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201.