The Federal Court Unbundling Road Show is kicking off September 24th! Join us from noon to 1:15 pm at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, LLP (Denver) to discuss the rules, gain practical tips, and ethical considerations for unbundled services at the U.S District Court of Colorado. RSVP today!
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The CBA Ethics Committee is a standing committee comprised of about 90 attorneys, and meets throughout the year on the third Saturday of each month. Each year, the committee adds between 5-10 new members, while some older members have been involved with this committee for 30 years or more. The Ethics Committee’s purpose is to […]
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“When does an attorney-client relationship exist?” This question might at first seem simple and basic. But, actually, it can be quite complicated to answer. An attorney-client relationship can form slowly or quickly, and formally or informally. Essentially, an attorney-client relationship can develop as soon as a person believes the relationship exists – even if the […]
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The grey light slanted in through the thin spaces between decrepit Victorians and glared against my supervising attorney’s dirty windshield as we rolled through one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in West Oakland, California. We knocked on the door that was the last known address of our client. Baby Momma peered at us with one […]
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Deadline: October 31, 2015 Commissioners are volunteers and serve six-year terms, interviewing and nominating applicants for judicial vacancies. Non-attorneys are appointed by the Governor; attorneys are appointed by the Governor, together with the Chief Justice and the Attorney General. More information on nominating commissions may be found here. Applications will only be accepted through October […]
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Attorney Discipline Cases Before the Presiding Disciplinary Judge Judge Lucero’s presentation will provide an introduction to the Office of the Presiding Disciplinary Judge (PDJ), an overview of the disciplinary hearing system, and a discussion of other types of proceedings that come before the PDJ. There will also be an opportunity for a brief Q&A session […]
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The Colorado Supreme Court is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. Amendments to rules 1, 12, 16, 16.1, 26, 30, 31, 34, 37, 54, and 121, § 1-22 are proposed; some of the amendments, including those for Rule 16, “Case Management and Trial Management,” are extensive. A redline […]
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The Mesopotamians were known to have bartered as early as 6000 B.C. The system of bartering continues to this day. However, except for situations such as exchanging stock in a company for services, lawyers traditionally have done little (if any) bartering with clients. From 2006 to 2009, I began seeing articles and receiving calls from […]
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Following and abiding by the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct can be challenging enough for an attorney, but issues can become even more complicated if you are practicing two professions. In the video below, Eric Nesbitt, a Colorado licensed real estate attorney and commercial real estate broker, covers ethical considerations involved with actively practicing dual […]
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