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The Docket
July 2009

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2009–2010 New DBA Officers

Attorney Moms on a Mission: WeeCycle
Holly Chatelain

Dates on the Docket

FYI

He Survived — A Dispatch from the DPS Front Lines
Doug McQuiston

John Baker: Baseball Fan and Trial Advocate
Dennis Walker

Legal Affairs

On the Bar Tab

Picture This: DBA Happenings

Point/Counterpoint: "Sotomayor Will Make the Court Better" and "Justice Sotomayor?"
David R. Fine, Doug McQuiston

President's Column: Citizen Lawyers – Let’s Revive the Historic Reputation for Our Profession
John Baker

The Marketplace

Want to get involved? Here’s How…
Becky Bye

You Can Create a New Future For Yourself
Professor Heidi Boerstler


Dates on the Docket

Dates for Attorneys

July 2
DBA Denver ATJ Committee
7:30–9:30 a.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

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

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

July 14
Waterman Fund Meeting
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Janet Bauer,
(303) 824-5319.

July 15
DBA Legal Fee Arbitration Committee
3:30–5:30 p.m.
Call Richard Dyrland,
(303) 824-5371.

July 20
CAN School Supply Drive
Multi Day Event
Call Heather Clark,
(303) 824-5350.

July 21
Community Action Network
Conference Call
11:30 a.m.–Noon
Call Heather Clark,
(303) 824-5350.

August 4
CBA/DBA Diversity In the Legal Profession
4–4:30 p.m.
Call Andrea Mueller,
(303) 824-5340.

CBA/DBA Diversity In the Legal Profession
Pipeline Working Group
4:30–6 p.m.
Call Andrea Mueller,
(303) 824-5340.

August 5
Docket Committee Meeting
Noon–1 p.m.
Call Tara Miller,
(303) 824-5312.

August 6
DBA Denver ATJ Committee
7:30–9:30 a.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

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

August 11
Waterman Fund Meeting
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Call Janet Bauer,
(303) 824-5319.

August 18
Community Action Network
Conference Call
11:30 a.m.–Noon
Call Heather Clark,
(303) 824-5350.

August 19
DBA Legal Fee Arbitration Committee
3:30–5:30 p.m.
Call Richard Dyrland,
(303) 824-5371.

Dates for the Public

July 29
Lawline 9 — General Law
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

August 5
Lawline 9 — Landlord Tenant
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.

August 11
Bankruptcy Clinic
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
721 19th St., Room 125
1:30–3 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

August 12
Lawline 9 —
Accidents/Injury
4–6:30 p.m.
Call Carolyn Gravit,
(303) 824-5323.

August 18
Small Claims Clinic
Civil Division — 4th Floor
1515 Cleveland Pl.
11 a.m.–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.

August 19
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 20
Collections Clinic
Civil Division — 4th Floor
1515 Cleveland Pl.
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Call (303) 640-5132.

August 26
Lawline 9 — Immigration
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

PATENT LAW REFERRALS — NO PATENT LEFT BEHIND — MAXIMUM LEGAL FEE $5,000 for preparation of utility patent applications (plus costs). Provisional patent applications from $1,500 (plus costs). Visit www.patentcolorado.com for list of complex patents obtained for CU, CSU, NIST, NREL, Independent Energy Partners, and others. Patent Law Offices of Rick Martin, P.C. (since 1992): (303) 651-2177; rmartin@patentcolorado.com.

BILLING: FRONT RANGE BILLING SOLUTIONS offers reasonable rates and individual service, catering to small firms and sole practitioners. Save money by improving cash flow and alleviating the overhead associated with in-house billing. See: www.frontrangebilling.com; or call (303) 775-0277. References available.

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.

SPACE

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 also available. (303) 991-5864.

SHARED OFFICE SPACE with spectacular views from 38th floor of Wells Fargo Center, 1700 Lincoln St., in downtown Denver. Exterior and interior offices available with paralegal/secretarial stations, 5 conference rooms, reception area, kitchens, telephone (w/VM), mail services, fax, copier (b/w & color), scanner, high-speed Internet (T-1), and available parking. Possible separate entrance and signage. Compatible law practice preferred. Please call Theresa, (303) 839-3712; e-mail: tas@grimshawharring.com. See also, www.grimshawharring.com.

WILLOUGHBY & ECKELBERRY, LLC, has offices to rent in its brand new office suite. Available September 1, 2009. We have an excellent reputation, including an AV rating. Overflow potential exists for estate planning and probate attorneys. Office suite is fully equipped and staffed. Two lovely window offices available, and also inside staff offices for rent; and availability of conference room(s) (2) to use. Rental rate can include what you want to rent. Base rate for one office: $750/mo. For more info, please call (303) 839-1770.

DOWNTOWN DENVER ATTORNEY SUITE, now available, with several offices located together; others separate with optional paralegal stations. Rent includes: reception, conference room, kitchen, mailroom, color copier, new telephone system (w/VM). Fax, DSL, and VPN are available at additional cost. Please call Dawn, (303) 302-3089. 

AFFORDABLE OFFICE SHARING OPPORTUNITY for attorneys interested in taking their practice to the next level. Up to 7 offices available plus workstations. Conveniently located in the 31st floor-penthouse suite at the Denver Financial Center. Available space consists of professional, beautifully renovated offices to help achieve this goal; and includes excellent views, complete and flexible office services, spacious conference rooms, T-1 Internet access, Westlaw, and other services. Contact Wyetta Combs: wcombs@ph-law.com; (303) 298-1999.

VIRTUAL OFFICE SERVICES — Downtown and Lakewood. Work from home with a prestigious address. Live telephone answering, screening, forwarding of calls. Impressive conference room facilities. Video-conferencing equipment and court reporting available. $150/mo. Call (303) 260-6400 (for downtown) or (303) 228-7000 (for Lakewood); or visit: www.yourofficedenver.com.

IDEAL FOR SOLO ATTORNEY! One newly remodeled office (178 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.

EXECUTIVE SUITE OFFICES — Downtown and Lakewood. Furnished offices from $600, including high-speed Internet access and complete telephone service. On-site color laser printing/copying. Close to Denver and Arapahoe County courthouses. Video-conferencing equipment and court reporting available. Call (303) 260-6400 (for downtown) or (303) 228-7000 (for Lakewood); or visit: www.yourofficedenver.com.

DOWNTOWN OFFICE: 303 East 17th Ave., Ste 1070. FREE 1st month’s rent with year lease. Window office and secretarial station; newly renovated. Includes use of conference room, kitchen, telephones, fax, DSL, and copier. Parking and health club available. Possible overflow. Call Sandy (303) 863-8283.

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. Call Lisa Burns today, (303) 757-5000, for details.

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.

WANTED

COLORADO ATTORNEY/COMMUNICATOR wanted to teach Amendment XVIII and Citizens’ Rights on Saturday mornings. Call (303) 832-3529.

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

PROPERTY FOR SALE

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE CONDOS, Creekside at Green Gables (Wadsworth & Jewell). Suites from 1,000-5,000+ sf. Prices start at $183,000. Available now. Contact Charles O Arnold, Commercial Real Estate, (303) 455-0262; or Marcia Mueller, Westbrook Realty, Inc., (303) 455-0711. www.creeksideofficecondos.com.