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Top Lawyer 2019 and 2020 - 5280 Magazine.. I have been an attorney in Colorado since graduating from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1998.  I focus my practice exclusively on appellate representation in a wide range of areas. My background is diverse and includes clerking for four years on the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court. I maintain a separate solo practice, but I am also Of Counsel to Kaplan Law P.C., where I represent clients primarily in family law appeals. Open, regular communication and personalized, conscientious services to my clients is a priority. I pride myself on providing highly ethical, professional, and diligent legal services, regardless of the complexity of the case or the payment I receive.

Tanya Shimer is an award-winning attorney specializing in Estate Planning, including Wills, Trusts, and Probate; and a Certified Mediator. She has been serving Boulder County and the Front Range of Colorado with impeccable legal representation for almost 30 years. By keeping her practice narrowly focused, her clients benefit from her extensive expertise with efficient and client-focused results.. Boulder County attorney Tanya R. Shimer founded her law firm in 2006, after ten years serving as a legal-aide attorney, representing the indigent in Boulder County. With almost 30 years of “lawyering” under her belt, Ms. Shimer continues to specialize in estate planning and probate. In 2012 she became a Certified Mediator, adding alternative dispute resolution to her practice, with an emphasis on family law and probate.. Ms. Shimer understands that each client has unique legal needs and her priority is to take the time necessary to listen to her clients to ensure she understands their needs and implements their particular legal objectives in a timely and cost efficient way. Ms. Shimer prioritizes clear and timely communication with her clients, and has received Clients’ Choice Awards in 2012 and 2023 from Avvo, has been recognized as a Martindell-Hubble Best Estate Planning attorney and she is also the recipient of the John Robert Marshall Award from the Boulder County Bar in recognition of her excellence.. Ms. Shimer is a member of Colorado Bar Association, Boulder Bar Association, and several other professional associations. She obtained her Bachelor of Art degree in English Literature (1988) and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado, Boulder (1996). She is a certified life coach and in 2023 became a certified Compassionate Inquiry facilitator. She is well versed in Nonviolent Communication and other modalities to help her clients cut through the distractions and get to the essence of their legal needs.. Ms. Shimer resides in the mountains above Boulder, Colorado. She helps run a nonprofit meditation center and has been teaching meditation and yoga for 20-plus years. Her favorite downtime is spent taking long hikes in the mountains with her yellow lab Ben.. “I understand that my law practice is not just what I do but also a reflection of who I am. I strive for impeccability in all that I do, including my law practice.”

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Patricia S. Bellac and PSB Law have represented hundreds of individuals, businesses and labor organizations in various business and employment law matters.  Bringing a balanced and pragmatic approach to her practice, Attorney Bellac takes pride in helping her clients understand their legal rights and obtain excellent results through legal representation.   Patricia S. Bellac, Esq., is admitted to practice law in New Jersey (1991), Colorado (1993), and before the United States District Court for the District of Colorado and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Since 1999, Patricia Bellac has been the managing attorney and owner of PSB Law, a full service law firm emphasizing employment, employee benefits and business law.   Patricia began her career in the field of employee benefits after graduating from McGill University. She then became an attorney, receiving her JD in the top 25% of her class at Fordham University in New York City. Her first attorney experience was in the litigation department of Carpenter, Bennett and Morrissey. Moving to Colorado, she then became an associate at Berenbaum, Weinshienk &. Eason, P.C.   Ms. Bellac has represented employees, employers, corporations, trade organizations and employee benefit plans. She is active in the Boulder County Bar Association and served as its Labor and Employment Co-Chair, the Colorado Plaintiff's Employment Lawyers' Association, the Colorado Bar Association and the local Chamber of Commerce.  She is a frequent lecturer and published author of various professional works including in the Colorado Practitioner's Guide to Employment Law, Book Chapter 4  regarding the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (2008, supplemented 2011 and 2012); The Legal Advantages of Employment, Boulder County Bar Association (January 2001); "The DOL's Final Regulation Under the Family and Medical Leave Act," Colorado Lawyer. May 1995 at 1049; "Objective Job Requirements Help Employees Avoid Legal Claims," Real Estate J., April 5-April 18, 1995 at 10. She has been recognized by Strathmore and Marquis' Who's Who and is an AV Preeminent Attorney (Martindale Hubbell).  Recent speaking engagements include:. Speaker, The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act’s New Frontiers, 2013 Amendments, Boulder County Labor and Employment Section, November 12, 2013.. Panelist, Non-Monetary Considerations in Mediating Employment Cases: Where do Emotions go When the Case is Over? Boulder County Bar Association Labor and Employment Section, December 11, 2012.. Speaker, Private Disability and PERA: Strategic Considerations for Disabled Clients. Plaintiffs' Employment Lawyers' Association Annual Retreat, August 2012.. Panelist, Application of Americans With Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) to Real-Life Scenarios, Plaintiffs' Employment Lawyers' Association, Brown Bag Presentation, June 17, 2011.. Visit My "Non Compete Agreements in Colorado" publication on Linked in:

Lance is a successful trial lawyer and a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. When he is not working Lance enjoys riding his bicycle, skiing and running.  Lance lives with his wife, Lisa, and two children, Ben and Maddie, in Niwot, Colorado.

Jodi is a founding Partner in Martin Law Office LLC and has over 20 years of experience as an attorney.  Prior to 2012, Jodi practiced in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area.  Jodi’s career began with serving as an Assistant District Attorney for the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office for six years.  As an Assistant District Attorney, Jodi was assigned to a special victims unit where she focused on cases involving sex crimes, child victims, domestic violence, and homicides.  She left the District Attorney’s office to enter private practice, where she spent the next eight years litigating cases at an Oklahoma City mid-size law firm.  As a Partner at that firm, Jodi supervised a team of attorneys focused on litigating employment and civil rights lawsuits.  During her fifteen years of litigation practice, Jodi has had occasion to try over fifty cases to a jury and a multitude of trials to the Court, as well as multiple oral arguments before both the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.. In 2012, Jodi relocated to Colorado to pursue a practice focused on her passion, using her legal experience to help her clients strengthen and protect themselves and their families.  In light of her experience, Jodi is skilled in working with clients to resolve disputes outside of the courtroom, but is also prepared to fully litigate matters when needed.. At Martin Law Office LLC, Jodi has also focused her energy and legal experience on legal matters impacting the LGBT community, their allies, and individuals impacted by HIV.  Jodi also spends time working with local and national organizations in the pursuit of enhancing the lives of the LGBT community in Boulder, in Colorado and across the nation.

Janette Jordan is a senior associate with Conscious Family Law & Mediation, LLC.. Janette has experience practicing in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, Jefferson, Larimer, Routt, and Weld counties. Her case experience includes divorce, legal separation, allocation of parental responsibilities (child custody), preparing separation agreements and parenting plans, modifications, protection orders, adoption, contempt proceedings, relocation, grandparent rights, and other family law matters. She also have experience with probate law, preparing wills, powers of attorney, and codicils.. Janette operates under the guiding principle that her clients' needs come first. It is always best to have a knowledgeable, experienced attorney to protect your interests and rights when facing any legal issues. Janette understands that it can be extremely traumatic and stressful when families are involved in legal proceedings against each other. She is dedicated to providing you with the quality service and representation you deserve. Her goal is to set realistic expectations by explaining the legal process so that you know what to expect. From there, she provides the support, advice, and solid representation needed to get the job done. Janette prides herself on having outstanding communication skills, which helps not only with making sure her clients understand their options, but also when it comes time to negotiate issues on their cases.

If you have been accused of a crime, hiring an seasoned criminal defense attorney is critical to the outcome of your case.  At The Moorhead Law Group our team is devoted exclusively to the practice of criminal law. As your defense attorneys we will fight to minimize the impact a criminal case can have on your life. Our goal is to do everything we can to have the best possible outcome for you and to avoid a criminal conviction. We are dedicated to providing the best Criminal Defense with the personal attention each client deserves. With well over 4000 cases we are qualified to handle any type of criminal matter.. We will protect you from the police and represent you throughout the entire criminal process. We have successfully and effectively represented thousands of people with all types of criminal problems. At The Moorhead Law Group you will get the best criminal defense in the area and fees that are fair and reasonable. But timing is critical. You need to know your rights under the law and act to protect them immediately. Call us now for a free consultation.

I started my career as a lawyer working for the insurance companies.  I left that job to represent injured folks because I wanted to represent people and not an industry.  After spending many years and many hundreds of cases working with a partner, I am now on my own.  Because I am now able to make the decisions, I choose to keep my client load low so that I can give every case every bit of attention and energy that it deserves.  It took me eleven years to finally get to where I am now, representing real people with real needs.  I could not be prouder and would be honored to talk to you about your case.

I graduated from Arizona State University in 2006 with my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish Language. In 2011, I received my Juris Doctor degree from the Phoenix School of Law. After graduation, I moved to Boulder and am admitted to practice law in both Colorado and Arizona.. After moving to Colorado I gained experience in criminal law working as an associate criminal defense attorney. I appeared in court across the state on a daily basis. Being bi-lingual was a tremendous asset as my clients were primarily Spanish speaking. In 2013, I began an apprenticeship at Willoughby and Associates, a premier family law firm in downtown Denver.. I have experience not only in complex dissolution cases but also in same sex adoption, gender and name changes and grandparent rights.. I joined the Burnhaw Law Firm, P.C. in August, 2014 as an associate practicing Domestic Relations.. I handle dissolutions and post-decree matters and enjoy being a source of comfort and guidance to families going through difficult times. I am sensitive to client’s needs while still firmly managing their expectations.. When I am not busy helping Colorado families, I may be found hiking, learning my Husband’s native language, Farsi, and baking one-of-a-kind birthday cakes for family and friends.. I give back to the community by volunteering annually as a judge for Colorado Mock Trial competitions.

I am a non-traditional attorney and mediator. I have worked inside the types of entities I support best: arts, nonprofit, educational, governmental and entrepreneurial organizations.My practice focuses on commercial and civil litigation, contract formation and negotiation, employment law and appeals. I represent visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, social impact businesses and entrepreneurs. I approach conflict negotiation with the needs of the client and context in mind, while maintaining an overall view of the situation. In litigation, I succeed because I truly enjoy puzzling through the logic and structure of the jurisprudence to develop fresh arguments that attain winning outcomes for my clients. I am equally adept at developing creative negotiated solutions for a client, diligently obtaining discovery to support summary judgment, and aggressively seeking judgment at trial. I excel at evaluating and negotiating contracts that protect my clients and assuring that they understand the documents they sign.In every organization I lead--firms or volunteer groups--I guide strategic vision and build systems to support that vision. I help the leadership teams I join build strong collaborative relationships, surface members’ top strengths, and grow individually and together to propel our organizations forward.Independently, I devote my time to developing local and regional arts communities. I served as a Director and President of Apogaea, Inc., a local 501(c)(3) arts organization associated with Burning Man. I was a founding member of The Phoenix Asylum, a Boulder arts collective. I currently serve as Burning Man’s Boulder Regional Contact and as a Board Member of the Boulder Fringe Festival. I was most recently named as the Colorado Attorneys for the Arts’ Volunteer Lawyer of the Year.

Hillary is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with 14 years’ experience, who has earned a reputation for being a fierce advocate in and out of the courtroom and for achieving results for her clients.. Hillary has taken 45 cases to jury trial, achieving acquittals in some of the most serious and complex cases, and has handled thousands of others, from DUIs to sexual assault trial, to homicide.. As an example of her successes, in 2022, Hillary obtained two not guilty verdicts in sexual assault trials in Boulder, one of which in a multi co-defendant trial, and she obtained a reversal for a client who was imprisoned for a decade by demonstrating he was wrongfully convicted of sexual assault on a child based on ineffective assistance of trial counsel.. Hillary receives praise by clients and other professionals for her writing skills outside the courtroom and her advocacy inside the court, where she is highly persuasive to a jury or judge.. Hillary is dedicated to achieving the best possible results for her clients, which she achieves through relentless and strategic litigation, preparation, and by putting the government’s case through the crucible of the adversarial process. She takes a pragmatic approach and always provides honest and compassionate advice and counsel to her clients.. Hillary has represented clients in all phases of the criminal justice system, from investigation, through pre-trial litigation and jury trial, through appeal, and post-conviction challenges.. Prior to opening her own practice, Hillary was a trial, appellate, and post-conviction attorney with two notable boutique Boulder criminal defense firms.. Hillary started her career as a defense attorney with the Colorado State Public Defender in the Brighton Regional Office where she was a Public Defender for six years. After graduating law school at the University of Colorado, at the top of her class, she was a Law Clerk for Chief Justice Michael Bender of the Colorado Supreme Court.

Compassionate, client-centered, and zealous representation.. For the past 12 years, Nelissa has represented juvenile and adult clients in all stages of the criminal process. She has served as lead counsel in over seventy district and county trials as well as hundreds of motions hearings. Nelissa represents clients on a full range charges, including first-degree murder, sex assault, securities fraud, theft, assault, and domestic violence.. In 2015, Nelissa's peers nominated her for Attorney of the Year out of 440 public defenders based on her advocacy, dedication, and service. During her eight-year tenure as a senior public defender, she handled numerous complex cases and as a result, received several special assignments in Arapahoe and Jefferson counties.. In 2018, Nelissa started her own firm to focus exclusively on criminal defense. She is known in the legal community as a compassionate advocate, who works tirelessly to get the best outcome for her clients.

Ben graduated from Hamilton College with a bachelor’s degree in Theater and earned his J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law. During law school, he worked with the innocence project, helping to exonerate the wrongly convicted through DNA testing and reform the criminal justice system to prevent future injustices.. Ben worked as an Assistant District Attorney in The Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office where he specialized in domestic violence and substance abuse cases heading up the Drug Court. His experience as a prosecutor has made him a skilled litigator.. For the past 6 years he has been practicing in New York, focusing on family law and criminal defense. He has handled every type of family law case imaginable, including divorce/dissolution of marriage, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, spousal maintenance, property division and post-decree matters.

Alison Gordon is a creative and tenacious criminal defense attorney. Her experience handling cases in pre-trial, appellate and post-conviction postures gives her a unique perspective in crafting goal-oriented solutions.. Alison values empathy and clear, consistent communication with clients. She brings a balance of compassion and grit to the negotiation and litigation of criminal cases. Approaching every case with an eye for detail and a determined spirit, Alison takes pride in achieving the best possible results for clients who are accused, or have been previously convicted, of crimes.

26+ years Criminal Defense - Never a prosecutor. I have no experience putting people in cages, only keeping them out. Criminal Defense SuperLawyer - Faculty at Trial Lawyers' College for 7+ years - Title IX University Sexual Misconduct Defense Lawyer. Discovering the true story of your starts on day 1.  It starts with you and your experience. It continues as we learn about the witnesses, police response, prosecutors and society. Motives, pressures and other blinders lead to false beliefs or false accusations.  As we learn the true story, we investigate to support it, and to disprove the prosecution story.  Its basis is found in science and psychology.  The true story of your case provides the best way to win at trial.  It also allows gets to the best plea bargain, if that is your desire.  This process works.  It works to give you #honestresults.. My job is learn the facts, know the law and present it all to you so you can make good decisions.  If your decision is trial, my job is to win (attorney regulation says I cannot promise more than my sincerest effort towards that goal, so that is my promise).  This is best done by telling the true story of the case.  The Trial Lawyers College taught me how to do that. Now, I teach it to others as part of the Trial Lawyers College Faculty.  Second to winning a trial is helping a lawyer to learn how to win.. We handle many University Sexual Misconduct claims, also known as Title IX or Institutional Equity. The standard criminal defense rules are not followed and the burden of proof is 50.1%. It is highly unfair and the schools rarely follow their own rules. Despite these facts, we win at each level. While most of the case is handled at the University level, we also fight these cases in State and Federal Court. The Federal Courts very clearly see the lack of Due Process.. Plaintiff Injury work is quite enjoyable. My goals are for 1) the client to regain health, 2) someone else pays for it, 3) the client gets money to become whole. The work is challenging, and I love getting to know my clients and their friends/family.. The law is important.  After more than 26 years practicing, I know law.  I always find new bits.  Every year, the legislature changes the law and appellate courts interpret it with greater nuance.  Sometimes it helps, more often the District Attorney council lobbies to make convictions easier.  What never changes is the power of story.  A well told true story of a case will win where reliance on law will not.  As powerful as "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" sounds, jurors focused on harm and emotion will convict.  The true story solves that.  The true story challenges the prosecutor to disprove this story of innocence beyond a reasonable doubt.  The true story is one the jury sees and feels.  It does not rely upon the cold reason of logic, of law.. I love the spirit of the west and Colorado in particular, standing for what you believe in, courage, self determination. The mountains call me, and I ski, mountain bike, dirt bike, hike etc. More recently, I started surfing. Now the ocean waves call every few months.. As a youth, I learned how to eat, dance and speak with neighbors in Louisiana. I will always love my LSU Tigers football team. If you can understand Coach Orgeron, good on you. Geaux Tigahs. For law school, I traveled to Washington DC, attending Georgetown. The East Coast was a different experience, and not much like here. No matter where I go, there is nothing more beautiful than our mountains. Colorado is home. After school, I became a Colorado Public Defender and tried every type of case you can imagine. I won more than I lost. Despite my success, I felt there was more I could do in my cases. In 2010, I attended the 3 week Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming. The work we did there changed my life. I remain passionate, but now I am happy as well. It changed my practice too. I am a better lawyer, and a better human.. I have believe in the individual, not corporations nor govenments.  In my time, I have seen too many injustices committed by corporations or govenments to work for them or help them.  I hope they will act for the benefit of all, but that is not their motive.  Money and power are their motives.

"I work hard to ensure that my clients receive outstanding legal representation and access to justice. I utilize my comprehensive knowledge of criminal law and procedure, and clear, effective communication with jurors, judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, administrators and other professionals, to achieve success for my clients." — Mark Langston