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The Denver Bar Association

The Docket
November 2009

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Are You in the Know? Important stats for today’s economy

Back to School: Reflections from my 10-year high school reunion

Cartoon Corner
Marc Jacobs

Dates on the Docket

DBA Member Benefits

Don’t Just Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk: Firm Goes Green
Q&A with Ryan Christ of Issacson Rosenbaum

Ryan Christ

FYI

Hip Replacements Run Down a Dream at Battle of the Bands
Natalie Lucas

Legal Affairs

Like They Say: There is Only ONE Winner! Wheels of Justice 2009 Recap
Bradley Scott

On the Bar Tab

Parallel 17 — Good Food, Good Drinks

Picture This: DBA Happenings

The Anonymous Citizen Lawyers of Lawline 9
John Baker

The Marketplace

The Road Worrier, Part II
Greg Rawlings

Uncle Clayton’s Ways
Deborah Nicklaus


Dates on the Docket

Dates for Attorneys

November 3
Tuesdays at the Bar
Privilege/Confidentiality
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

November 4
Docket Committee Meeting
Noon–1 p.m.
Call Tara Miller,
(303) 824-5312.

November 5
Denver Access to Justice Committee Meeting
7:30–9:30 a.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 524-5323.

Democracy Education
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 524-5323.

November 10
Tuesdays at the Bar
Free Job Search
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

Waterman Fund
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Janet Bauer,
(303) 824-5319.

November 11
DBA/YLD
Council Meeting
6:30–8 p.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

November 12
DBA Board of Trustees
7:30–9:15 a.m.
Call Dana Collier Smith,(303) 824-5318.

DBA Young Lawyers
Division — Movie Night
5–8 p.m.
Call Heather Clark,
(303) 824-5350.

November 17
Community Action Network Monthly Meeting — Confernce Call
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Heather Clark,
(303) 824-5350.

Tuesdays at the Bar Communication Skills
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

November 18
 
DBA Legal Fee Arbitration Committee
3:30–5:30 p.m.
Call Richard Dyrland,
(303) 824-5371.

November 24
NO Tuesdays at the Bar
Happy Thanksgiving!
Have ideas for TAB?
Call Melissa Nicoletti,
(303) 824-5321.

 

Join a Committee!

If you are interested in joining a committee listed here, call (303) 860-1115 with questions. For a full list of DBA committees, visit www.denbar.org.

Dates for the Public

November 4
Lawline 9 — General Law (Hispanic Bar Assoc.)
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

Legal Night at El Centro de San Juan Diego
2830 Lawrence St.
5:30–7 p.m.
Call (303) 295-9470.

November 10
Bankruptcy Clinic
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
721 19th St., Room 125
1:30–3 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

November 11
Lawline 9 — Consumer
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

November 17
Small Claims Clinic
1515 Cleveland Pl.
Civil Division – 4th Floor
11–1 p.m.
Call (303) 640-5132.

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.

November 18
Pro Se Divorce Clinic
Denver City/County Courthouse
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

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

Spanish Family Law Legal Clinic
Division of Workforce Development
1200 Federal Blvd., Room 1018
1–2:30 p.m.
Call (720) 944-2594.

November 19
Collections Clinic
1515 Cleveland Pl.
Civil Division – 4th Floor
11–1 p.m.
Call (303) 640-5132.

November 25
Lawline 9 — Employment
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

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 specializes in attorney placement providing sophisticated assistance to associates and partners with portable practices. Elizabeth J. Dietrich, Esq.: (303) 634-2200; libbyjd@ejdsearch.com. Visit: www.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 – Full-service billing company with 25 years’ experience. Call today and simplify your billing! (303)278-4900; or www.billinglogic.com.

SECURITIES LAW – former attorney, 30 years of expertise in securities filings and SEC matters, available for consulting. $200/hr. (303) 922-7687.

SPACE

JOSEPHINE LAW CENTER, 1525 Josephine St., 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 also available. Call Pat or Mike: (303) 399-7774.

OFFICE SPACE available in central downtown Denver location at 18th & Curtis, 32nd floor.  Approximately 1,434 sf. consisting of 7 offices, 5 of which are window offices, plus storage.  $2,390/month, plus pro-rated share of building expenses. Rent includes use of conference room, kitchen area, and building mailbox. Call (303) 297-7261.

OFFICE SHARE – FOUR UNIQUE OFFICES (available for rent separately or in any combination) in beautiful historic building in the heart of LoDo. Private entrance/17th St. Includes receptionist, conference room, telephone, high-speed Internet, copy/fax machines, and kitchen facilities. Call Judy: (303) 298-9939.

WORLD TRADE CENTER BLDG. – Excellent downtown location; executive, exterior office, approximately 240 sf., with windows. Pleasant environment, including receptionist, elegant conference room, copier, fax, and kitchen area. Available immediately. To see or for more info., please call Tina, (303) 825-1911.

AFFORDABLE OFFICE SPACE available from $300/mo. 20+ lawyers currently office here. Convenient location. Free services include telephone, telephone answering (w/VM), and conference rooms. High-speed Internet and secretarial service also available. (303) 991-5864.

FURNISHED EXECUTIVE OFFICES FOR RENT, AURORA (near Parker Rd. & Quincy). Prices start at $600/mo. (includes professional receptionist, telephone, Internet, fax line, and 10/hrs./meeting room time/mo.). Work from home – virtual office prices: $175/mo. Visit www.TheFlexibleOffice.com; or call (303) 481-4200.

IDEAL FOR SOLO ATTORNEY! One newly remodeled office (158 sf.) available in Cherry Creek office bldg. Four-attorney suite features: kitchen, conference room, law library (emphasis on estate planning, elder law, charitable giving), telephone system (w/VM), high-speed Internet, fax, copier, and parking. Located near Colorado Blvd. & Exposition Ave. Reasonable rates. Please call: (303) 377-0070 for further details.

HAMPDEN EXECUTIVE SUITES, Hampden & Tamarac (close to I-25 and I-225), provides office space for small business owners for as little as $425/mo., and virtual tenancy for $100/mo. Both provide live receptionist, mailbox, fax/copier/scanner, access to conference rooms, high-speed Internet, and free parking. For details, call Lisa Burns at (303) 757-5000.

OFFICE SPACE IN ELEGANT HOUSE NEAR CITY PARK: The Brock House, 1800 Gaylord St. Space is: one first-floor office; one garden-level office; a paralegal office; and a secretarial station space; available separately, or in any combination. All tenants enjoy: live reception service; conference room; library; telephone (w/VM); copy service; fax; and high-speed Internet. Online research service also available. Office with 6 other practitioners in restored, historic building (w/AC). Client referrals possible. Call Charley Welton, (303) 333 9800, Ext. 123.

SPACE AVAILABLE: 3 offices for rent within AV-rated family law firm, 17th and Grant St. Gorgeous, brand new offices with beautiful city views. Helpful/supportive staff available. $750-$1,000/mo. Trust & Estates and Probate attorneys desired. Please call (303)839-1770 for more information; or email Meagan@willoughbylaw.com.

WANTED

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