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The Docket
July 2008

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"The Law of Second Chances"
Marshall Snider

7 Questions with Wally Amos on Being Positive
Matthew Crouch

Advertise for the Cases You Want
Trey Ryder

Ask Not What Your Politicians Can Do for You...
Doug McQuiston

Dates on the Docket

FYI

Legal Affairs

Making a Stand in Cowtown: Finding Community -- Part II
Justice Greg Hobbs

On the Bar Tab

Picture This: DBA Happenings

Reflections on Guantánamo Bay, Cuba
William E. Murane

The Marketplace

The Privilege of Giving Back
Matthew Crouch


Dates on the Docket

 

Dates for Attorneys

JULY 3

Democracy Education
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

JULY 8

CBA/DBA Joint Meeting
Professionalism
Coordingating Councils
Noon-1 p.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

JULY 10

DBA Board of Trustees
7:30-9:15 a.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith,
(303) 824-5318.

JULY 29

DPS 11th Grade Social Studies Meeting
Call Heather Clark,
(303) 824-5350.

AUGUST 7

Denver ATJ Legal Service Committee Meeting
7:30-9 a.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

AUGUST 10

CAN V.I.P. Day at the Zoo Handing out Back packs to EOP and COP Kids
Call Heather Clark,
(303) 824-5350
.

AUGUST 13

CBA/DBA Joint Meeting Professionalism Coordinating Councils
Noon-1 p.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321

JULY 28-AUGUST 6

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 more than 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 Heather Clark at (303) 824-5350 or e-mail at hclark@cobar.org .

Dates for the Public

AUGUST 6

Legal Night
El Centro De San Juan Diego
2830 Lawrence St.
5:30-7 p.m.
Call (303) 297-8696.

Lawline 9 — Landlord/Tenant
Jeffco Action Center
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

AUGUST 12

Bankruptcy Clinic
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
721 19th Street, Room 25
1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

AUGUST 13

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

AUGUST 14

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

AUGUST 19

Pro Se Family Law Clinic
Division of Work Force Development
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 20

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 21

Collections Clinic
Civil Division – 4th Floor
1515 Cleveland Pl.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

AUGUST 29

Lawline 9 —
4–6:30 p.m.
Immigration
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

To place a Marketplace ad, contact Beneva Hansen at bhansen@cobar.org or (303) 824-5310. The rate for placing an ad is $15 for every 25 words or part thereof. Ads must be submitted by the first of the month prior to the month of publication.

SERVICES

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.

ACCOUNTING AND BILLING. Expert QuickBooks and Timeslips. Consulting, training, full-service billing and bookkeeping. Forensic accounting, fraud examinations. Daphne arabella salone, CFE, CFC; www.lawandequityltd.com; (720) 201-4975.

HANDY EDUCATION FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS (H.E.L.P.) TIP SHEET. Monthly newsletter, written by legal investigators for legal professionals, offers invaluable leads to crucial information from witness locators to court records to investigative search tools. To subscribe to this no-charge service, go to www.highlandsinvestigations.com.

SPACE

LITTLETON, CO, friendly, family-owned law office has individual office space available on the second floor. Kitchen, lunchroom, 3 conference rooms, and law library. Receptionist, multiple copiers, fax, and DSL available. Located 2 blocks from lightrail. Ample free parking. Free janitorial service. Katy or Mike Miller, (303) 798-2525.

DOWNTOWN storage – Reasonable rates! Indoor conditioned space; self-storage units at 2555 Walnut St. Close to Coors Field, and available July 1st. Sizes: 4´x4´; 6´x6´; 8´x6´; 8´x8´; and 12´x12´ (can be flexible). Architects Alliance, Janet: (303) 832-4474.

OFFICE SPACE available July 1, 2008 in beautiful new building located in LoDo. Friendly group of small firm and solo practicing attorneys. Telephone lines, T-1, and multiple conference rooms included. Covered parking space available. Call Miranda Hawkins at Goddard & Goddard, P.C., (303) 292-3228.

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.; NOW IN LAKEWOOD ALSO!

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 (w/VM), fractional T-1 Internet, 2 conference rooms, law library, mailroom, fax, copier, and parking. Located near Colorado and Exposition. Reasonable rates. Contact David Farmer: (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. NOW IN LAKEWOOD ALSO!

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.

FREE MONTH WITH YEAR LEASE.  Sweet Suite or Super Singles.  Immediate occupancy. Great Victorian near downtown. Choice of 3- or 4-room suite, or 1 to 3 singles with shared reception area. Lots of windows and elegant French doors. Exterior signage.  ADA accessible. Drop by 1828 Clarkson or call (303) 830-2300; bbernstein@qwestoffice.net.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE office available November 1, 2008, 1151 Bannock St. Includes one window office, administrative space, two waiting areas, conference room, telephone system, ADA compliant kitchen and bathroom, and parking. Call Amber, (303) 573-7948.

UPTOWN – 1325 E. 16th Ave., single office available in LEED certified building. Small IP firm and engineering firm. Includes telephone, Internet, conference room, fax, copier, and parking. Call (303) 839-8700; or e-mail: reilly@iplawdenver.com for details.

WANTED

DENVER OFFICE OF DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP is looking to hire a corporate associate with 2-3 years’ experience with emphasis in securities law. Great office and people with whom to work. Competitive salary and benefits. Please submit résumé and transcript by e-mail to: torke.paula@dorsey.com.

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

DENVER OFFICE OF DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP seeks a patent associate with 2-4 years’ patent experience, a degree in electrical engineering, or software with education or experience in hardware or physics. Registered before the USPTO required. Great office and people with whom to work. Competitive salary and benefits. Please submit résumé and transcript by e-mail to: torke.paula@dorsey.com.