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The majority of my practice involves working for or in collaboration with several Colorado law firms that specialize in trial court work, and rely upon me to handle the appeals of their cases or the more complicated legal issues that arise in their trial work.. Although it varies to some extent from year to year, my practice is divided between civil (roughly 65%) and criminal matters, it encompasses a wide array of substantive law in both practice areas, and it is evenly divided between cases in state and federal court. For example, while I have defended personal injury verdicts for plaintiffs on appeal, I also have defended insurance companies against such claims. I have represented individual and corporate plaintiffs suing corporations for consumer fraud, security fraud and breach of contract, and I also have defended corporate defendants and individual officers and directors against claims of fraud, employment discrimination, and breach of contract. Similarly, the criminal cases I have handled range from the representation of indigent criminal defendants charged with the theft and simple assault, to the private representation of “white collar” defendants charged with complicated bank and securities fraud schemes involving tens of millions of dollars.

Sean Connelly is a nationally-recognized Colorado appellate attorney and former Colorado Court of Appeals Judge. Before going into private practice, Sean worked as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Justice Department in Washington, D.C., and Denver. His positions included Special Attorney to two U.S. Attorneys General and Chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Appellate Section. He was a member of the trial team and the government’s lead appellate lawyer in the Oklahoma City bombing prosecutions for which he earned the Attorney General's Exceptional Service Award, the U.S. Justice Department’s highest honor.. From 2002 until his judicial appointment in 2008, he was a partner in the Denver firm Reilly, Pozner & Connelly, where he successfully represented Pat Bowlen’s appeal to maintain ownership rights of the Denver Broncos professional football team.. As one of the finest appellate lawyers in Colorado and the country, he has received numerous awards for his work. He has been recognized as a Best Lawyer in America since the 2007 edition, for Criminal Defense: White-Collar since the 18th edition (2012), and in Bet-the-Company Litigation since the 24th edition (2018). Additionally, he was been twice awarded “Lawyer of the Year” for Appellate Practice in Denver for editions 19 and 25 (2013 and 2019). He was also credited as one of the Top 10 Colorado Superlawyers (2018, 2017), a Top Lawyer since 2015 in 5280 Magazine, and one of six Top Litigators by Colorado Law Week (2017). Sean was named Individual of the Year by the Colorado Lawyers Committee (2006) and Colorado’s Outstanding Appeals Court Judge by Colorado Law Week (2009). He is also the former Chair of the five-person Criminal Law drafting committee for the National Conference of Bar Examiners, which administers the multi-state bar examination.. Sean has an active pro bono practice, and his work in the Yellowbear v. Lampert case (10th Cir, 2014), which reversed a ruling denying prison inmates' right to participate in Native American services, was listed by now-Justice Neil Gorsuch as one of his ten most important opinions as a Tenth Circuit judge.. He is currently practicing private appellate law in Denver, Colorado.

Ruchi is an appellate and political law attorney. She believes that everyone deserves adequate representation, no matter their affiliations, and works to ensure that all of her clients feel heard.

My practice handles appeals from trial court judgments, in both civil and criminal cases.  For every year since 2006, I have been listed in the field of appellate law in The Best Lawyers in America (www.bestlawyers.com) and in Colorado "Superlawyers" (www.superlawyers.com).. I was taught to perform appellate work by former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Jean Dubofsky.  After Justice Dubofsky decided to leave the bench, she became a private practitioner for a number of years before her recent retirement.  While she was in private practice, I had the privilege of working with her on many appeals in the Colorado state appellate system and the federal appellate system (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit).  Through her, I acquired the knowledge, experience, and judgment to become a good appellate lawyer.. In an appeal, the quality of the legal briefs is especially important.  I have repeatedly been told by trial lawyers, and I have heard indirectly from judges, that the legal writing in my appellate briefs is particularly clear.. I am a 1986 magna cum laude graduate of Harvard University Law School, and a 1982 summa cum laude and phi beta kappa graduate of Princeton University.

LaMar's legal practice focuses on complex commercial and product liability litigation at both the trial and appellate level.  LaMar has extensive experience working on a wide variety of dispositive motions and appeals in several federal districts and circuits throughout the country.  He has prevailed on motions and appeals in the District of Colorado and Tenth Circuit, among others.  LaMar is dedicated to providing the highest level of representation to all of his clients.

Jonathan S. Willett was born and raised in New York City. He attended college in Colorado, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from the University of Colorado in 1982. After graduation, Mr. Willett returned to New York City to work as a writer, but found himself longing for the Colorado Mountains. In 1983, he enrolled in the University of Denver College of Law.. At the University of Denver College of Law, Mr. Willett was the Articles Editor of the Denver University Law Review. Mr. Willett published a Note, Evolving Standards for Duty of Fair Representation Cases Under Section 301, 62 Den. U. L. Rev. 627 (1985). Mr. Willett graduated from the College of Law with a Juris Doctor degree in 1986.. Mr. Willett was employed as an attorney in the Appellate Division of the Colorado State Public Defender in Denver from 1986 to 1989. In 1989, Mr. Willett became a trial deputy with the Jefferson County trial office of the Colorado State Public Defender located in Golden, Colorado.. In mid 1992, he then began working for the law firm of Chalat & Company. Mr. Willett became a sole proprietor in 1994. As a private attorney, Mr. Willett has handled medical and legal malpractice cases, civil rights cases, family matters including child custody, employment cases, personal injury matters, ski litigation, and every type of criminal case ranging from the death penalty to white collar crime and juvenile delinquency. Mr. Willett has been attorney of record in over 60 jury trials and 125 appeals. Mr. Willett appears as counsel of record in 25 published opinions of the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Mr. Willett has lectured on a variety of criminal law, appellate practice, trial advocacy and juvenile law topics, publishing written materials as well. Mr. Willett has been accepted as an expert witness in criminal law at least fifteen times.  Mr. Willett is admitted to practice in all Courts in the State of Colorado and the State of New York, as well as the United States District Court for Colorado, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.. When he is not working, Mr. Willett enjoys spending time with his family and staying active by skiing, snowboarding, cycling, running and playing frisbee.

Jessica Scott's legal practice involves complex commercial litigation in federal and state court at both the trial and appellate levels. She focuses her practice on defense of class actions and mass actions in the areas of product liability, employment, and insurance. Jessica has particular experience with employment classification issues (employee vs. independent contractor), particularly in the transportation field. She also has extensive experience handling punitive damages issues and appeals in a wide variety of areas.

Jennifer Carty is an Assistanct Attorney General in the Criminal Appeals Section at the Colorado Attorney General's Office.  Prior to her current job, she worked as an Associate Family Law Attorney at Robinson & Henry, P.C.  Jennifer spent five years as a maritime inspections officer for the United States Coast Guard.  Her strong sense of public service and regulatory compliance experience prompted her decision to attend law school.  Jennifer earned her Juris Doctorate and the Constitutional Rights and Remedies Certificate from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2015.. Jennifer is a JAG Officer in the United States Coast Guard Reserve.  She is the current co-chair of the Public Policy Committe for the Colorado Women's Bar Association.  She is also an active member of the LGBT Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, and the Denver Bar Association.

James S. Helfrich spent three years in Manhattan as an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. He then moved to Colorado where he worked as an associate at Gersh & Danielson and then as a founding partner at Gersh & Helfrich, LLP. James moved to Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C. in November 2010, where he continues to focus in commercial litigation.Jim has helped hundreds of clients obtain justice in cases involving business disputes, business divorces, securities fraud, unsuitable investments, breaches of contract and fiduciary duty, internet fraud, bankruptcy, civil rights, illegal business practices, Ponzi schemes, real estate disputes, bodily injuries, and medical malpractice.. He has received the highest peer rating from Martindale Hubbell AV®, is a sought-after speaker for continuing legal education seminars, and has been selected by his peers as one of Colorado’s SuperLawyers® annually since 2009.. In addition to his work at Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C., Jim coordinates volunteer legal aid clinics at the Denver Rescue Mission, Salvation Army of Denver, Samaritan House, and More Life Center, the Littleton Life Center, and JECOR. He serves on the board of directors of the Justice and Mercy Legal Aid clinic. In 2017, the Christian Legal Society awarded Jim its John Robb Award (lawyer of the year) for his legal aid work.

I write motions, appellate briefs, amicus briefs, petitions for postconviction relief, and petititions for writ of certiorari to advocate for my clients on appeal and in postconviction proceedings.

I spent five years as an associate alongside of some of Denver's top DUI and criminal defense attorneys, which provided me with a wealth of knowledge regarding issues and strategy.. I founded Teodorovic Law, P.C. in 2016 with the goal of assisting other attorneys in providing quality and effective representation in DUI, DMV, traffic, misdemeanor, and felony cases. I have since expanded my practice to include misdemeanor and felony appellate work.

I serve on the Executive Committee and Board of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and I am Chair Emeritus of CTLA's Amicus Committee. I also volunteer for the Amicus Curiae Committee of the American Association for Justice. I recently served for 8 years on, and for 2 of those as Chair of, the Colorado Judicial Performance Commission for the Second Judicial District (in Denver).  In the past, I have organized a team for the Colorado Autism Society’s Walk with Autism. In 2012, CTLA honored me with its New Trial Lawyer of the Year Award and I shared CTLA's 2016 Outstanding Service Award.. I love visiting and hiking in our National Parks with my family. My wife and I recently hiked Rim-to-Rim in the Grand Canyon and a few days later hiked Rim-to-River.

I practice law as a member of Askman Law LLC. My litigation practice includes representing clients in the firm’s environmental, tribal and natural resource practice areas, as well as litigating general civil matters such as breach of contract and other business claims, health and employment law matters, and regulatory issues. I am also committed to representing pro bono clients. Before joining Askman Law LLC, I was a commercial litigation associate in an international law firm’s New York office and a national law firm’s Denver office. I am authorized to practice law in Colorado and New York.

I have been a state and federal prosecutor, and the first Federal Public Defender for the District of Colorado. The emphasis of my private practice has been white collar criminal defense.  I have represented lawyers, judges, public officials, corporate executives and private persons during the investigative stages of criminal inquiries, and during trials after charges have been lodged, primarily at the federal level.  Criminal investigative pursuits have been by various agencies, including the FBI, SEC, DEA, FDIC, OSHA, EPA, Colorado Securities Commissioner, Colorado Attorney General, etc.  I have appeared in a number of high profile cases involving alleged corporate corruption, securities violations, bank fraud, terrorist activities arising out of the 9/11 attack on the U. S. Pentagon, and a habeas corpus class action against the U. S. Bureau of Prisons and the U. S. Parole Commission. I successfully obtained reversal of a perjury conviction by the U. S. Supreme Court after beifing the issues and arguing the case before the High Court in 1979.. I have been listed in Best Lawyers in America for over twenty-five years in the categories of white collar criminal defense and nonwhite collar criminal defense, and in Super Lawyers in white collar criminal defense since the inception of the publication in 2006.  My firm has also been listed among the best law firms in the United States by U. S. News and World Report.  I have been a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers since 1900, and served as Colorado State Chair from 1992-1994.

I am a history buff and a Broncos fan.  Grew up in small town Ohio loving Ohio State football, Kentucky basketball and Reds baseball.  I have an in-house Russian/German/Hebrew interpreter.

I am a Denver native and have been practicing law for over 15 years. I pride myself on professionalism and dedication to my clients. My career is filled with accomplishments, beginning with graduating in the top 10 in my class and giving the student commencement speech, to winning cases in the Tenth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. If you are looking for a well-respected, dedicated, smart, and hard working attorney, look no further.. I have significant experience in a wide variety of litigation matters. I have spent years working on personal injury, commercial litigation, and real estate litigation. I gone to trial on myriad cases, from the most basic rear-end car crash to the most complex multi-million dollar contract dispute.

Headquartered in Denver, Tillman Clark has been exclusively dedicated to criminal defense practice for his entire career. For over a decade, Tillman has zealously and passionately worked in almost every area of criminal defense.. Tillman founded this firm with a singular focus: To help people who have been convicted but refuse to give up hope. Too often people caught in the criminal justice system don’t know all their options once their case is “closed” by a judge. But that word — “guilty” — isn't the end of your story, and justice doesn't stop when the gavel falls. Tillman understands that behind every case file, every transcript, and every conviction is a human being whose life hangs in the balance, someone who deserves an advocate willing to dig deeper, look harder, fight longer and tell your story.. Since founding the firm in 2021, Tillman has successfully challenged convictions through appeals and postconviction proceedings. He has exonerated clients who were found guilty at trial, cut decades off prison of sentences, and argued multiple cases in front of the Colorado Supreme Court. He focuses on careful investigation, precise legal research and writing, and an unwavering dedication to finding the overlooked details that can turn a case around. His experience as a trial attorney gives him a distinct advantage in appellate and postconviction work, and he knows exactly where to look for the errors and oversights that could make the difference in your case.. Tillman takes pride in building genuine and authentic connections with his clients while ensuring the kind of focused, exclusive representation that complex postconviction cases demand.

Growing up on a farm taught me the value of hard work, tenacity, and integrity. These values have shaped my life and continue to motivate me as an attorney. I’ve worked in the public and private sectors and have handled a broad range of cases involving criminal law, real property disputes, employment discrimination, employment termination disputes, breach of contract, civil rights, family law, personal injury, and wrongful death. My rural upbringing and broad exposure to the law have given me a unique perspective that I use to get the best possible results for my clients.

Colorado appellate attorney and litigator Kyle Brenton is Of Counsel with Childs McCune. Kyle has nearly ten years of experience in state and federal appeals. He serves as appellate counsel for solo and small law firms in Colorado bringing his expertise in appellate law to their state and federal appeals. To every case he works on, Kyle rests on an extensive trial background representing companies in civil litigation in court and in arbitration. He has litigated class actions, insurance bad faith claims, contract disputes in the manufacturing, technology, and aerospace sectors, disputes between business partners, multi-million-dollar environmental claims, high-stakes product liability actions, and state and federal securities claims. He has handled oil and gas and other natural resource cases, including mineral rights, mining, resource development, and natural resource leasing. Kyle is also a resource for out of state attorneys looking for co-counsel and local counsel in Colorado.

Bryan is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys fly fishing and elk hunting in the Colorado backcountry and camping and hiking with his wife, Kara, their son Harlan and dog, Tucker.

Brenton L. Gragg practices both transactional law and litigation because he finds that knowledge of one area augments his practice in the other. In his transactional practice, Brenton drafts and negotiates residential and commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, employment and severance agreements, and mechanic’s liens and assignments. Brenton also assists clients with corporate structuring and formation, documenting loans, and private securities transactions. Brenton frequently works with start-ups and marijuana companies as they navigate the legal landscape.. Brenton’s litigation practice ranges from tenant evictions in county court to appeals in the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He represents clients in individual actions, class actions, contentious business breakups, bankruptcy proceedings, and arbitration before the American Arbitration Association. Brenton litigates mechanic’s liens in state court foreclosure actions and bankruptcy proceedings.. Brenton received his undergraduate degree from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California, graduating summa cum laude with a degree in economics. He then completed his Juris Doctor at the University of Colorado School of Law. During law school, Brenton excelled in both transactional and moot court competitions, winning awards for “best draft” and “best oral argument,” respectively.

All complex commercial litigation areas, especially securities and construction defect, real estate and intellectual property.. Mr. Hilbert is a member of the Bar in Colorado, Wisconsin and Arizona. Mr. Hilbert has also tried cases across the country in many other jurisdictions including twenty states, and is admitted in many US District Courts, The Supreme Court of the United States, The United States Tax Court, and The United States Court of Appeals for the Second, Fifth, Ninth and Tenth Circuits. Mr. Hilbert has arbitrated for FINRA, CBOE (Chicago Board Options Exchange), NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) and the National Futures Association. He has been practicing for over 30 years and has significant first-chair trial and appellate experience.. He has achieved the highest ranking possible by a number of attorney rating entities including Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, and has been repeatedly listed as a Super Lawyer.. Mr. Hilbert was previously a partner at Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio, Reinhart Boerner Van Duren, and LeBoeuf Lamb Greene & MacRae (predecessor to Dewey LeBoeuf). He is the former Chair of the Colorado Judicial Institute. He has also served as President or Board Member for a variety of organizations including the Catholic Lawyers Guild, the Notre Dame Club, VP of Colorado Notre Dame Lawyers Committee, VP of Gyro Club of Denver and several other private clubs.. He has a JD from the University of Colorado (Boulder) and a BA from the University of Notre Dame.. He has been a guest lecturer at The University of Denver, The University of Colorado and The University of Notre Dame Law Schools. He has also spoken to both the legal and real estate communities on various issues arising from amendments to Colorado's real estate Laws. Some of his publications include "Broker Prevails," Colorado Journal, Volume 24, Number 34; "Battle State," Colorado Journal, Volume 24, Number 16; "Corporate Governance and Internal Controls: What Sarbanes-Oxley Means for Business;" "Limited Liability Company Update in Colorado; Protecting Companies from Fraud and Corporate Criminal Liability" and "What Everyone Should Know About Procuring Cause."

Aaron boasts an extensive background in representing clients across a diverse range of legal areas, including Criminal, Family, Immigration, and Civil matters. His litigation expertise extends from municipal courts to the prestigious 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Early in his career, Aaron played a pivotal role as the trial and appellate attorney for Marcos Martinez Huerta, setting the standard for post-conviction relief for thousands of defendants that endured for years until a subsequent Colorado Supreme Court decision overturned it. His commitment to staying current with legal developments ensures consistently outstanding results for his clients.. As the managing partner, Aaron's focus is on overseeing the law firm's business operations, which encompass establishing the firm structure, communicating and enforcing team values, and making strategic business decisions to achieve overall company goals. Aaron plays an essential role in setting the law firm's financial strategy, monitoring the monthly budget, anticipating requirements and trends, and evaluating outcomes. He also contributes to the firm's credibility, business development, and public relations opportunities by planning, organizing, and participating in various events, including webinars, media events, and marketing initiatives.. Aaron is dedicated to ensuring the firm achieves its short-term and long-term goals while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction by assessing productivity, quality of service, and implementing regular improvements across all areas of the business. In addition to his management responsibilities, Aaron continues to represent and expand his caseload, particularly in complex cases, upholding his reputation as a skilled attorney.

A Colorado native, John formed the Just Law Group in 2014, with an emphasis on litigation, with a focus on general civil, personal injury and appellate litigation.  Previously, John practiced with a leading Denver-area plaintiff’s personal injury firm and a nationally-recognized corporate law firm with an emphasis on civil litigation.  Since becoming licensed to practice in Colorado in 2008, John has prosecuted appeals in the Colorado Supreme Court, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.  He is a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Amicus Committee, and is one of Denver’s leading appellate attorneys.. When he is not practicing law, John enjoys reading, writing, running, hiking the Rocky Mountains, cycling, and various recreational activities. He makes no representations regarding his aptitude in any of these activities.  He is also an avid fan of the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Avalanche, and has strong opinions about the direction of both teams.  To date, the Denver sports talk radio market has been uninterested in John’s opinions.