Letter from the Editor ~ August/September 2017
Dear Members: It is not unusual for August and September to conjure to mind “back-to-school” sensations. Such déjà vu experiences are often Proustian in nature: They…
Read articleA Message from DBA President Franz Hardy ~ August/September 2017
Since my letter “From There to Here” appeared in the last issue of The Docket, I have received scores of responses from DBA members. They embody…
Read articleBriefly ~ August/September 2017 ~ By Jessica A. Volz
“In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ~ George Orwell Eric Arthur Blair (June 25, 1903–January 21, 1950), better known…
Read articleON THE TOWN ~ Chapter One: DBA President Franz Hardy Chats with Charles Casteel
From the moment when I marked the date of the interview on my calendar, I looked forward to meeting with Charles Casteel. He is one of…
Read articleMeet the Incoming Vice Presidents and New Board of Trustees Members
PRESIDENT-ELECT: MAUREEN “MO” WATSON Please tell us a little about yourself, personally and professionally. In my day job, I am General Counsel at CQG, Inc., a…
Read articleC’mon In. The Water Is Fine. Starting a Law Practice ~ By Sara Scott and Danaé Woody
The practice of law is not one-size-fits-all nor is starting a law firm. A new law practice’s success depends on a solid foundation of legal experience,…
Read articleCOLAP Wellness Corner ~ Mindfulness for Lawyers: Decrease Your Stress and Improve Your Performance ~ By Debra Austin, J.D., Ph.D.
“Mindfulness” involves increased awareness of what is happening from moment to moment. It requires letting go of ruminating about the past and worrying about the future.…
Read articleSEAT AT THE BAR ~ DBA Bench-Bar Committee Launches Courtroom Chats Series ~ By Doug Stevens and Jerry Pratt
As co-chairs of the Bench-Bar Committee for nearly 10 years, we have come to learn one thing above all else: Denver attorneys value the opportunity to…
Read articleSolo Not Alone: Consulting Lawyers and Other Professionals When Starting Your Own Firm ~ By Damian J. Arguello
There is an old adage that virtually every lawyer has heard: A lawyer who represents himself or herself has a fool for a client. This can…
Read articleETHICS COLUMN ~ Eleven Principles Related to the Duty to Report the Misconduct of Another Lawyer ~ By Alec Rothrock
Reporting the misconduct of a fellow attorney to the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel (OARC) is serious and personal business. Even apart from the outcome, the…
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