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The Docket
May 2003

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2003-2004 DBA Officers

50 Things I Wish I Had Learned in Law School
Gene Summerlin

Committees & Departments

Dates on the Docket

From the Headlands
Paul Gordon

Law Week: New Legal Newspaper Long Time Coming
Diane Hartman

Legal Affairs

Longitudes and Attitudes: Why we all can't just get along

Peace Can Mean Conflict in the Office: Lose temper; find justice
S. Goodsayer

Picture This: DBA Happenings

The Marketplace

Who Was I?: Denver's Most Wanted


Dates on the Docket

May 1

Docket 25th Anniversary Party
5:30 p.m.

   Call Diane Hartman, (303) 824-5312.

May 2

DBA/CBA ADR Council
noon

   Call Tessa Khan, (303) 824-5371.

May 6

Tuesdays at the Bar: Online Factual Discovery Solutions
noon

   David V. Dilenschneider, Esq., Litigation Specialist for LexisNexis, conducts a fast-paced, entertaining “Online Factual Discovery Solutions” presentation. R.S.V.P by sending a check for $15 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203. Call (303) 860-1115, ext. 727, to leave a voicemail reservation, or e-mail: lunches@cobar.org. Lunch is not guaranteed without a reservation.

DBA Legal Services
4 p.m.

   Call Marte Timmers, (303) 764-4014.

May 7

LawLine 9
Every Wednesday
4-6:30 p.m.

   Volunteer any Wednesday for this ask-a-lawyer program at KUSA Channel 9, 400 Speer. Call Dave Ells, (303) 824-5323.

May 8

DBA Board of Trustees
7:30 a.m.

   All members are invited. Call Dana Collier Smith, (303) 824-5318.

May 13

Tuesdays at the Bar: The Jurisdiction and Procedures of the Colorado Division of Administrative Hearings
noon

   Come hear Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judge Marshall Snider discuss the jurisdiction and procedures of the Colorado Division of Administrative Hearings. R.S.V.P by sending a check for $15 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203. Call (303) 860-1115, ext. 727, to leave a voicemail reservation, or e-mail: lunches@cobar.org. Lunch is not guaranteed without a reservation.

May 14

Community Action Network
5:45 p.m.

   Call Rebecca Franciscus, (303) 844-1072. Marriott City Starbucks, 1701 California St.

May 19

Henry Hall Golf Tournament
11:30 a.m.

   Inverness Golf Club. Call Dana Collier Smith, (303) 824-5318.

May 20

Tuesdays at the Bar: Effective Writing for Attorneys
noon

   Learn to write so others will want to read what you’ve written. Docket writer Doug McQuiston will teach you how to get your point across persuasively, succinctly and effectively.R.S.V.P by sending a check for $15 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203. Call (303) 860-1115, ext. 727, to leave a voicemail reservation, or e-mail: lunches@cobar.org. Lunch is not guaranteed without a reservation.

May 21

DBA YLD
noon

   Call Tamatha Blasé, (303) 221-2715.

DBA Legal Fee Arbitration
3:30 p.m.

   Call Barb Martin, (303) 824-5311.

DBA Senior Spring Banquet
6:00 p.m.

   Brown Palace Hotel. Call Lindsay Packard, (303) 824-5347.

May 22

Mayoral Run-Off Debate
7:30-9 a.m.

   Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Place. $16, R.S.V.P. to lunches@cobar.org.

May 28

DBA Coffee Talk: Employment Alternatives to the Private Law Firm
8 a.m.

   R.S.V.P by sending a check for $5 to 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver 80203. Call (303) 860-1115, ext. 727, to leave a voicemail reservation, or e-mail: lunches@cobar.org.

June 7

Community Action Network DBA Lawyers Have Heart Race
8:25 a.m.

   Denver City Park. Register at www.colhh.org. Call Karen Bries, (303) 824-5303.

June 11

DBA Annual Party
5:30-7:30 p.m.

   A rousing good time with free food and drink at the Denver Art Museum. Call (303) 860-1115 to R.S.V.P.


The Marketplace

SPACE

Office in the penthouse without going to the poor house! Large (13’ x 26’) top floor, five-window office in stylish, modern, fully equipped law office. Paralegal station and covered parking available. Long-term, stable sub-lease opportunity for the right lawyer. Mary Lou or Scott (303) 861-0832.

Attractive 3,000 square foot renovated Victorian. Wired for phone and network. Convenient Uptown location at 1541 Race Street. Call (720) 838-6585.

Office on 12th floor of executive office building at I-25 & Colorado Blvd. with business, tax and estate planning firm. Spectacular view. Inlcudes secretarial space in an office share under sublease. Perfect for solo practitioner. Includes use of conference rooms, kitchen, reception area and receptionist. Call Mrs. Dodge at (303) 333-7733.

DTC: Two window offices on 1st floor, small law office suite. Attractive location and easy access to I-25. Secretarial space, shared reception area, conference room, fax, copier, postage, free parking. Call Bill or Jayne at (303) 221-3693.

Impressive downtown office space available for office share under sublease. Perfect for 3-5 lawyer firm starting up or desiring downtown presence. 32nd floor, mountain views. Four to five contiguous exterior offices with adjacent secretarial stations. Use of conference room, law library, kitchen, reception area. The space had long been shared by two four-lawyer firms and their staffs, one of which has relocated. Class-A tenant finish. Call Patti or Kelly, (303) 215-1414 to schedule a visit.

DOWNTOWN TABOR CENTER Prestigious office space for discriminating professionals. Single interior and exterior window offices with contiguous offices available for small firms. Personalized telephone answering, state-of-the-art phone system, high-speed fiber optic Internet access, conference rooms, full-service kitchen, copy room and administrative support. Law library in building. Located in close proximity to the Denver Federal Court. Next to shuttle and light rail to the Denver District/Civil Court.

DENVER TECH CENTER 7900 E. Union Avenue—Exceptional ready-to-go office space for discriminating professionals. Brand new private and stand-alone office suites for 2-10 people are ideal for small firms. Fully equipped with furniture, artwork, plants, high-speed Internet access, and state-of-the-art telephone system. Amenities include conference and training rooms, full-service kitchen, copy room and administrative support.

Special Offer: All-inclusive single offices starting at $499/per month. Unlimited conference room use at both Denver locations. Ask about our lowest price guarantee. Call Dawn Rowe at (303) 843-6060 to arrange a tour! Tour www.insigniacorp.com.

JOSEPHINE LAW CENTER at 1525 Josephine has office suite available immediately in traditional office building at reasonable rates. Close to City Park and downtown. Reception, conference rooms, free parking, security, ADA access, DSL, kitchen, shower. Other services available. Call Pat or Mike, (303) 399-7774.

WORK FROM HOME with 600 17th Street, Denver mailing address. Live telephone answering and forwarding of calls. Brand new facility with 28th story views. $150 per month. Call (303) 260-6400 or visit www.yourofficedenver.com

WORK AT HOME while maintaining a professional image. Our southeast Denver office will be yours to meet clients, host depositions and receive mail. Your telephone calls will be answered by a live (the best kind) receptionist. Voice messaging, law library, 24-hour conference room access, fax, copier, free parking, and congenial attorneys and staff make it a pleasure to come to the office, $150 per month. Call (303) 785-2808, ask for Craig. We’ll leave the light on for you.

Cherry Creek: One to six offices available in 6,100 square foot newly refurbished top floor office suite currently being shared by a group of established solo practitioners. Conveniently located at Exposition and Colorado Boulevard with ample reserved and free client parking and competitive rents. North, west, and south views and secretary space available. Share receptionist, Nortel phone system with voicemail, fractional T-1 Internet access, fax/copier, library, three conference rooms, kitchen facilities and on-site storage spaces. Call Cari, (303) 991-3099.

AFFORDABLE YET ELEGANT office space in Victorian restoration. City Park area. Amenities include: conference room, law library, copier, fax, alarm system, etc. Call Paul, (303) 377-1300.

WINDOWED OFFICE plus secretarial space at 303 E. 17th Ave., Ste. 1070. Newly renovated. Phone, fax, copier, conference room, parking, kitchen. Possible overflow. $700 per month. Call Sandy, (303) 863-8283.

17TH STREET starter office, telephone service, answering service, 10MB Internet access and fax line—window $773, interior $629. Furniture, conference room usage, b/w and color printing also available. Brand new facility with 28th story views. Call (303) 260-6400 or visit www.yourofficedenver.com

SERVICES

Billing and bookkeeping service for law offices. Use your time to practice law. Extensive experience in full service bookkeeping and billing for small to medium-sized law offices. Proficient in Quickbooks, Timeslips, Excel. Confidential, conscientious and correct. References upon request. Betty, (303) 283-9989; bettycrosby@prodigy.net.

THE ESQUIRE GROUP has hot jobs for you. We’ve got temporary and permanent jobs for attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries in firms and companies. Check out www.esquiregroup.com. Call Elizabeth Dietrich Esq. at (303) 892-9300; fax: (303) 573-5977; e-mail: libbyd@esquiregroup.com. Or send your resume to resume@esquiregroup.com THE ESQUIRE GROUP is your law partner.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS provides high quality translation and interpretation services in all languages. Court certified interpreters for hearings, depositions, trials. Call (303) 750-7611 or visit www.glconnections.com.

In transition? Ready for change? Tired of law? Put your abilities to the test with the Highlands Ability Battery. Personal Coaching and half day seminars for lawyers — find your passion, and identify new possibilities. Call (720) 489-9409.

Big Picture for Important Companies! Takes publications from drab to sparkling, increases media coverage, helps you communicate clearly and rebuild brands. Contact for a free chat. Brigid O'Connor, MBA, b_oconnor@earthlink.net or (303) 378-8738.

1995 Vanderbilt law grad seeking part-time or contract work. Extensive experience (both in-house and with large law firm) in software sales and procurement, professional services, outsourcing relationships, general corporate and M&A. Specific experience in creating form contract documents for products and services and independently negotiating large deals. Call Jeff,  (720) 956-0805

WANTED

PARALEGALS, LEGAL SECRETARIES and ATTORNEYS wanted for temporary and permanent positions. THE ESQUIRE GROUP has jobs with firms and corporations. Check out www.esquiregroup.com. Call Elizabeth Dietrich. at (303) 892-9300; fax: (303) 573-5977; e-mail: libbyd@esquiregroup.com or send your resume to resume@esquiregroup.comTHE ESQUIRE GROUP is your law partner.

Staff Attorney, Colorado Legal Services, Durango Office. Licensed to practice law in Colorado or eligible therefore. Assisting low income persons. High volume civil caseload of family, domestic abuse, landlord tenant, consumer and public benefits cases. Practice includes working in Native American Tribal Courts. Send cover letter expressing why this position is desired, with resume to Arthur Jacobs, Managing Attorney, Colorado Legal Services, 1474 Main Ave., Suite 200, Durango, CO 81301. EEO.

Send typed copy to: The Marketplace, DBA, 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver, CO 80203. Cost is $10 for every 25 words or part thereof. Please send a check; we can’t bill you. Deadline is five weeks prior to the issue your ad should appear in.