CBA Five Minute Mentor Series: Quick Tips for Persuasive Writing by Judge Richard Gabriel

October 26, 2012

Quick Tips for Persuasive Writing by Judge Richard Gabriel from Colorado Bar Association on Vimeo.

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Balancing Unpaid Work

October 25, 2012

I find it easy to devote time to things I love like the arts and helping those less fortunate than I am. One of my passions is nonprofit board service. But as a solo I find myself being asked to do a lot of work for free and not just the kind of work that […]

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Giving Legal Advice to Non-Clients—How Far is Too Far?

October 24, 2012

Whether you are a newly licensed attorney or a seasoned professional, there is one thing you have in common with your peers—being asked for legal advice. Legal advice is your work product; it is how you’ve built your career and how you’ve made a living. Frequently, attorneys are asked for legal advice from all walks […]

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Solo Tip Tuesday: Comparing Two Documents in Word

October 23, 2012

Regardless of your practice area, there are times when you want to compare two documents and see the changes made. There is software that does this, but it can be expensive. The next time you want to compare two documents, try the built-in functionality in Word 2007 or 2010. Here’s how: Open Word and select Review (in […]

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Legal Professionalism: Managing Intake of New and Prospective Clients

October 22, 2012

Every week this month, in celebration of Legal Professionalism Month, the Colorado Bar Association will share a tip on professionalism. This week, CBA Professionalism Coordinating Council Co-chair Peter Goldstein discusses the importance of having a streamlined intake process to ensure a good start in relationships with new or prospective clients. Client Intake by Peter Goldstein […]

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Legal Professionalism: Why Unprofessional Conduct in Court Doesn’t Work

October 18, 2012

Every week this month, in celebration of Legal Professionalism Month, the Colorado Bar Association will share a tip on professionalism. This week, Colorado Court of Appeals Judge Richard L. Gabriel explains why it doesn’t pay to be a bulldog in the courtroom and how professionalism can boost your credibility, relationships with those involved in the […]

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Determining Whether the Collateral Source Rule Applies in Discovery

October 17, 2012

Since my post on the collateral source rule, I have received (and raised) questions regarding discoverability of collateral source information. On speaking with colleagues, particularly on the listserv, this issue is gaining steam. Most plaintiff’s attorneys will not voluntarily disclose the amount of the collateral source payments (i.e. Medicare and Medicaid). The courts are being tasked […]

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Solo Pro Bono: Volunteer with Elder Justice Colorado

October 17, 2012

In honor of National Pro Bono Week, Solo in Colo’s Barb Cashman sits down with Sharon E. Mohr, an attorney who founded Elder Justice Colorado, a nonprofit focused on assisting Denver city and county seniors with legal issues. Elder Justice will host a training for attorneys from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, […]

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Solo Tip Tuesday: Five Best Free Timer Applications

October 16, 2012

There are lots of timer applications available for your PC or Mac, but how do you easily find one that a) works well and b) is free? Lifehacker asked readers to nominate their favorite timers. They posted the results and then asked folks to vote for their favorite five. Check out a comparison of the […]

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You Have NOT Reached Free Legal Information Central

October 12, 2012

Some days I cynically think that I should answer my office phone, “Free Legal Information Central.” You probably have days like that, too. I just had one of those calls and it provoked me to gripe about it in this blog post. Here’s how it went: “BL Speer & Associates, how may we help you?” […]

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