The CBA Ethics Committee is Here to Help

March 3, 2016

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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Call for 2016-17 Solo Small Firm Executive Council Nominations

March 2, 2016

Are you looking for a way to become more involved in the Solo Small Firm Section? Well, now is your chance! The SSF Section is accepting nominations (self-nominations) for the 2016-2017 Executive Council. The Solo Small Firm Section is governed by a Council of 12 people and we are currently seeking applicants for the open […]

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March Solo Small Firm Networking Meetings

February 29, 2016

Solo Small Firm Section networking meetings are a great opportunity to connect with your peers, as well as a practice management and technology discussion forum. The meetings are open to all CBA members, not just Solo Small Firm Section members, the sponsoring entity. Colorado Springs routinely offers CLE credits, although sometimes there is no formal agenda, […]

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February’s Best of the Blogs

February 26, 2016

We know you are busy! So we read through numerous blog posts and find the best ones to share with you each month. Please let us know if you feel we are missing a particularly good one. Quick Tips How To Be A Better Writer And Other Easy Word Tips from Above the Law Tools […]

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Next WOLF Pack Event (Women Owned Law Firms) – Wednesday, March 2

February 26, 2016

This is a quarterly networking event for women who own (or are thinking about starting) their own law firms. Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Denver Tea Room, 1165 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80210. The ticket price is $25 per person (includes tax and gratuity) plus EventBrite service fee, […]

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Unconscious Persuasion in Negotiation

February 24, 2016

By Daryl James Effective resolution of a collaborative case requires the best negotiation that you can bring to the table.  Command of the facts, willingness to consider other participants’ perspectives, creativity in generating options are all important parts of a good negotiator’s conscious skills. Patience and an ability to understand others’ emotional reactions are also […]

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When Does an Attorney-Client Relationship Exist?

February 22, 2016

“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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Next Tech Tuesdays: Tips for Getting the Most Out of Adobe Acrobat Pro

February 18, 2016

Tuesday, Feb. 23, 12 to 12:30 p.m. Presented by Grace Randazzo of Proper Consulting Services, LLC Adobe Acrobat Pro is a very powerful program that many lawyers are using to be more efficient. And it’s not just for litigators! Join our presenter, Grace Randazzo, as she shows us how lawyers in every area of practice […]

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Small Firms Big Success CLE Luncheon Series Review: Career Transitions

February 17, 2016

By Guest Blogger: Beth L. Andersen A review of the Feb. 8 Small Firms Big Success luncheon—Career transitions: preparing and planning for life’s obstacles when all you wanted to do was plan your career When faced with career stress, lawyers and judges practice meditation, get philosophical, eat healthy, and humbly reach out to others for […]

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Top 10 Law Practice Management Tips for 2016—Complimentary Webinar

February 15, 2016

Gone are the days when you can hang a shingle outside your brick and mortar law practice and expect clients to walk through the door. Times have changed and so has the practice of law. In this MyCase legal webinar, law practice management advisor, Heidi Alexander, will discuss her top tips for managing a modern […]

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