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Eric joined Inman Flynn Biesterfeld & Brentlinger, P.C. in January of 2003. His experience and expertise includes: commercial and business litigation, environmental litigation, construction litigation, insurance coverage litigation, real estate litigation, environmental compliance counseling, toxic torts and water pollution, and property damage cases.. Eric graduated with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Kansas State University and spent one year working as an engineer at Cessna Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas. He attended law school at the University of Kansas where he graduated in the top 10 percent of his class and served on the Kansas Law Review.. In Eric's first year after graduation from law school, he worked as a Policy Consultant for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington, D.C. After his time with the EPA, Eric spent five years with Spencer Fane Britt & Brown, LLP in Kansas City, Missouri practicing general commercial litigation and environmental law.  He was recently featured in a Denver Business Journal article, Economy No Excuse for Environmental Blunders.. He enjoys many Colorado outdoor activities including skiing, mountain biking, hiking and fly fishing. Eric is also an avid sports fan, is married and has two children.

Elizabeth Espinosa Krupa is a Colorado Native and has been a litigator for over 20 years.  She is a graduate of the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. Her litigation background includes a Deputy Colorado State Public Defender, a Federal Defender for the District of Colorado, a Trial Attorney for the Denver Regional Office of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and Assistant Regulation Counsel for the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel. Ms. Krupa is a Faculty Member for National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Ms. Krupa is currently in private practice, her firm litigates criminal defense, ethics/professional misconduct, white collar and organized crime and securities enforcement actions. Ms. Krupa has also represented companies in conducting internal investigations after irregularities or internal theft issues are has been active in the Hispanic National Bar and Colorado Hispanic Bar Association for many years.  She has been appointed to and served on the Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice’s Commission on Professional Development, the Editorial Board of the ABA/BNA Lawyer's Manual on Professional Conduct, the Colorado State Supreme Court Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, the City of Denver Public Defender Commission, and the Judicial Selection Committee for Senator Gardner in Colorado.  She is a frequent lecturer at CLE programs, was an adjunct professor teaching trial advocacy and coached the American Association for Justice mock trial team for the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law.  Ms. Krupa is a mentor for Law School-Si Se Puede, the Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program and the CHBA mentoring program.

Elaina DeNolf joined the Kurtz & Peckham team in 2013 after earning her law degree from the University of Denver in 2012.  She specializes in traffic law, civil law, domestic law and minor criminal law.  She is also an officer in Colorado's Air National Guard at Buckley Air Force Base.. Elaina spends her free time exploring Colorado's natural beauty with her family.

Edward Stewart's litigation practice focuses on the defense of product liability, class actions, and complex commercial cases for major manufacturers. He has particular experience defending consumer class actions involving automobile and home appliance product-defect claims.  Ed has represented Ford Motor Company for years as national trial counsel on several product lines.  He also has experience defending clients in the trucking industry including FedEx Ground, U-Haul, and Furniture Row (delivery trucks).

Dru Nielsen is a founding partner of Eytan Nielsen, focusing her work on defending boy and men who are wrongly accused of domestic violence or sexual misconduct in both the university disciplinary and criminal proceedings. She is also a former Deputy State of Colorado Public Defender, serving as the Felony Division Lead in the Denver Trial Office.. In 2007, Dru joined Iris Eytan and Larry Pozner in the criminal practice group of Reilly Pozner as a partner specializing as a corporate representative in complex cases involving bank fraud, embezzlement, forgery, environmental schemes including OSHA, cybercrime, and investment fraud in Federal Court. In 2015, Dru and her longtime criminal defense partner, Iris Eytan, formed Eytan Nielsen LLC with the goal of providing the highest level of representation and service to those facing allegations of wrongdoing.. Dru has been recognized by her peers for her work in criminal defense and has gathered a number of prestigious accolades: one of the Best Criminal Defenders: General Practice (2013-2019) in Colorado Super Lawyers®; as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in the state (2010, 2014); and inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® edition under the specialty of White-Collar Criminal Defense since 2013. Dru is also rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell® which is a reflection of her professional excellence, high ethical standards and legal ability.. She was on the board of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and has lectured to hundreds of criminal defense attorneys on subjects like trial tactics and procedure. She also served on the Colorado Jury System Standing Committee, which is charged with implementing the Supreme Court’s recommendations on jury reform.

Douglas R. Ferguson received two B.S. majors in Business Finance and Business Marketing from the University of Utah in 1975. He received his J.D. degree from the University of Denver College of Law in 1981, where he was the recipient of the University of Denver’s Award of Excellence in Securities Regulations. Doug’s practice emphasizes franchising; real estate and lending; securities; corporate, partnership, and limited liability company entities; and commercial and business law. He is the firm’s most experienced attorney in franchising law and provides counsel to several franchisors in both U.S. and international franchising matters. Doug is a member of the American Bar Association’s Forum Committee on Franchising and the Denver and Colorado Bar Associations, where he is a member of the Real Estate Law and Business Law Sections.  He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America® for franchise law every year since 2011, Colorado Super Lawyers every year since 2011 and Top Lawyers of Colorado every year it has been awarded.  He is a presenter at the National Franchise Institute's Growth Strategies program discussions the pros and cons of operating as an independent buisness versus in a franchise system. Doug's clients are locate througout the United States.  He is one of the most experienced attorneys in International franchising in the United States, having assisted clients with franchise issues in over 125 countries.

Douglas Jewell has been a trial attorney for over 30 years, first as a deputy and then chief deputy district attorney in Denver for 12 years where he prosecuted through trial scores of felony and misdemeanor cases. He then moved to private practice as a partner with Bruno, Colin, Jewell & Lowe, P.C., for 17 years, and then The Law Office of Douglas Jewell, LLC, primarily representing public safety officers throughout Colorado in criminal, administrative and civil matters in both state and federal court, as well as disciplinary hearings. Douglas continues that practice at the Law Office of Douglas Jewell, LLC.. Douglas specializes in criminal defense in a variety of felony, misdemeanor, and traffic criminal cases. Douglas also has extensive experience in employment law, including representation of plaintiffs in Title VII and discrimination suits, as well as ADA, FMLA and FLSA matters.. He has been recognized by Martindale-Hubble peer and judiciary review as the highest ranking in legal proficiency and professionalism for the past 10 years. He belongs to the Minoru Yasui Inn of Court, the Denver, Colorado and American Bar Associations, as well as the Federal Bar Association and the Faculty of Federal Advocates. Doug is also regularly invited to teach at police training academies in Colorado on topics ranging from constitutional law to legal liability.. Doug lives in Wheat Ridge with his wife, Margaret, and their two girls.

Doug has been an Assistant United States Attorney and Assistant District Attorney. Now that he is in private practice, Doug is one of Colorado’s most experienced and acclaimed criminal defense lawyers. AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, with a perfect 10.0 / “Superb” rating by AVVO, Doug has been chosen as a “Rising Star” for several years—a distinction limited to 2.5% of Colorado’s practicing attorneys under the age of 40. In 2018 and 2019, he was recognized as a Colorado Super Lawyer for White Collar law. He is a recipient of “The Client’s Choice” Award and has been chosen to appear in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.. As an Assistant United States Attorney, Doug was responsible for investigating and prosecuting international criminal travel networks, drug trafficking organizations, white-collar crime, threats to national security, and public corruption. In 2010 Doug received the FBI Director’s Award from then FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, III.. Prior to becoming a federal prosecutor, Doug had been an award-winning Assistant District Attorney (ADA) with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in Houston, Texas. During his tenure there, he tried more than 70 criminal jury trials, including prosecutions of murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, sexual assaults of adults and children, kidnapping, DUI and drug possession.. Recognized as a star within the DA’s office, Doug was chosen to work in the Vehicular Crimes Division. As a prosecutor, Doug’s responsibilities for these cases would often begin in the middle of the night, at the scene of a fatal crash. Along the way, Doug would direct officers and crash investigators through collecting and preserving evidence, drafting search warrants, and preparing the case for grand jury indictment or court. For this work, Doug received awards from Mothers Against Drunk Driving in 2007 and 2008.. In addition to working his own cases, Doug trained prosecutors and police on matters of law and procedure. He was responsible for addressing others’ mistakes when they erred. He perfected the art of drafting a successful, “airtight” warrant, having personally drafted hundreds of search and arrest warrants, and reviewed countless others. Doug has brought all of this experience into his private practice, allowing him to quickly identify any deficiencies, inaccuracies, and mischaracterizations in a prosecutor’s case.. Doug is also a legal analyst and commentator, and has appeared in a number of print and broadcast outlets both locally and nationwide. These include USA Today, the Detroit Free Press, Fox News, the Dallas Observer, the Houston Chronicle, Enid News & Eagle, as well as a number of Denver-based news affiliates.. Doug is admitted to practice in all Colorado and Texas state courts, as well as the United States District Courts for Colorado and the Western District of Texas, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Denver personal injury attorney Jerry Bowman believes in providing his clients with compassionate and dedicated personal attention. Having grown up on the east side of Detroit as one of seven children, Jerry learned early on about the principles of responsibility and accountability. While he maintained a very strong work ethic throughout his youth, Jerry truly cultivated his character when he attended Grand Valley State University on a swimming scholarship. For four years, Jerry competed at the highest level, breaking school records and ranking nationally.. Upon graduation, Jerry went to work for Congressman Peter Hoekstra in Washington, D.C. He studied political science throughout college and believed he wanted to be entrenched in the Nation’s capital, helping to change the fabric of America for the better. He soon learned, however, that he appreciated academia more than real world politics. Jerry returned to Detroit to attend Wayne State University Graduate School. In two years, Jerry received an M.A. in Political Science.. Shortly after graduating, Jerry relocated to Aspen, Colorado, to teach at Colorado Mountain Community College. Several years later, Jerry returned to Michigan, this time to attend Michigan State University College of Law. After graduating early (two and a half years), Jerry returned to Colorado with the goal to open his own law practice as a Denver personal injury lawyer.. Jerry has long appreciated the idea that victims of personal injury require help. He understands that being in a personal injury can be overwhelming and extremely stressful. Jerry believes that when a person causes an injury to an innocent victim, that person must be held accountable.. Jerry takes his responsibility to the legal profession seriously and dedicates much of his time and effort to providing quality and competent legal representation to clients in Denver and throughout all of Colorado. He is proud to say he has made a difference in how society treats victims of personal injury. Jerry enjoys coming to work every day because he sees that his work results in something positive for people who experienced something so negative. He strives to make sure every client understands their inherent value. Every case is unique and every client deserves to be handled with respect and attention to detail. If he cannot personally assist in a matter, he will use that same dedication to secure the most qualified attorney for the job.

Denver native Wadi Muhaisen  is a trial attorney who specializes in representing clients before various courts and tribunals throughout Colorado and the Federal Courts.  He has been named a Colorado Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2012.. Wadi has represented clients:. ·         -  In Misdemeanor and felony criminal cases in Municipal, Colorado County Court, and Colorado District Court;. ·           -  In complex Civil cases to trial verdict in Colorado County Court, Colorado District Court, and United States Federal District Court; and. ·          -  In cases before Colorado and Municipal Administrative Courts.. ·          -   In the Colorado and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals.. Muhaisen is a trial attorney who specializes in advocating for clients before courts of law.

Denver lawyer Kelley Rider Goodwin, just awarded the 2017 Young Lawyer of the Year by the Colorado Bar Association, and the Rider Goodwin Law Offices provides clients the assistance and tools necessary to thrive in divorce and child custody cases along the Front Range.. She has worked in the legal field for a number of years, always focusing on a "child first" approach to Family Law.. The Rider Goodwin Law Offices is guiding by its core values in all legal representation from client-centered advocacy while empowering and fostering the futures of their clients through teamwork and collaboration, never losing site of the social impact.

Denver criminal defense attorney Mark Savoy had the best available training to fight criminal allegations: As a deputy district attorney with the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office, Mark learned firsthand how "the other side" thinks. Now he uses that insider information to stay one step ahead of prosecutors in his pursuit of reduced and dismissed criminal charges for his clients.. Mark earned his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law. While in Kansas, he gained invaluable experience by working at Legal Aid and the Legislative Research Department. He is licensed to practice law in both Colorado and Kansas.

Denver criminal defense attorney Coleman Presnell has devoted his legal career to fighting for the rights of defendants facing criminal charges. He is skilled at negotiating with prosecutors in pursuit of substantial charge reductions and dismissals. In nearly all cases, Cole can achieve a favorable resolution without the time or expense of trial.. A U.S. Army veteran, Cole earned his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law and his B.A. from Mississippi College.

Denver Criminal Defense Attorney Chloe Gleichman has proven herself to be a charismatic negotiator in and out of the courtroom. With an extensive background in advocacy, Chloe finds a way to articulately defend those who need defending and has a track record to prove it. Her attention to detail and the ability to view all sides of a story has put her in the favor of many Colorado Judges and District Attorneys.. Compassionate with her clients and assertive in the courtroom, Chloe makes it exceedingly clear that she will not shy away from a challenge in order to achieve the best possible outcome in your case.. Chloe understands that being charged with a criminal offense can be one of the scariest moments in a person’s life, and as your attorney, she will be there for you every step of the way. No matter your background, you can count on Chloe Gleichman to confront the system and fight for you from the day your case lands on her desk.. Chloe earned her J.D. from the University of Denver – Sturm College of Law. And she received her Bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University.

Denver civil rights and criminal attorney and founder of the social justice law firm Maxted Law LLC. Dave is dedicated to defending liberty, protecting civil rights, and standing firm against abuses of power. His civil rights cases often challenge jail and prison abuses, wrongful death, police misconduct and excessive force, and other civil rights cases affecting the criminal legal system. Dave also accepts private criminal cases at every stage of the case, as well as select white collar and securities law cases.

Defending Constitutional Rights. Since 1974, the  Law Office of Jeralyn E. Merritt has been successfully defending individuals accused of serious federal and state drug offenses, as well as money laundering and white collar crimes, and related criminal and civil asset forfeiture claims.. Jeralyn E. Merritt is a nationally renowned criminal defense attorney with more than 45 years of experience in courts in Colorado and throughout the country. As a lawyer who is consistently on the cutting edge of innovative trial strategies and defenses, she has been a frequent lecturer at continuing legal education seminars and a well-known national cable news legal analyst. She has a proven track record of passionately and effectively upholding her clients’ Constitutional rights. Jeralyn E. Merritt aggressively represents clients at all stages of criminal actions, including pre-indictment, grand jury, trial, appeal and post-conviction proceedings.

David Woodruff is one of the founding members of Denver Trial Lawyers and an award-winning personal injury lawyer. He specializes in medical malpractice, product liability, and other personal injury cases. He is committed to helping injury victims obtain the compensation they deserve. He has obtained almost $100 million for his clients, including a $15 million medical malpractice verdict. He also has the distinction of obtaining the largest medical malpractice arbitration award in the United States - $70 million. These accomplishments have gained him recognitions such as being listed as one of the nation’s leading plaintiff’s medical malpractice lawyer in Best Lawyers in America. He also received the “Case of the Year” award from the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association in 2012. Call today to learn how he can help your case.

David Schaller has a national litigation practice focused on complex commercial litigation. He routinely defends clients against claims involving business torts, insurance bad faith, and professional liability matters. Dave has extensive experience representing major companies in disputes related to franchise and distribution agreements, including winning precedent-setting judgments for his clients. He has successfully tried cases and arbitrations, conducted evidentiary hearings, prevailed on dispositive motions, and negotiated highly favorable settlements in jurisdictions across the country.. Dave spent 12 years in business before entering law. During this time, he developed firsthand experience with the types of challenges and disputes his clients bring to him now, including contractual breaches, employment claims, competition issues, vendor agreements, and real estate transactions. This background heavily informs Dave's practice and helps him walk in his clients' shoes. He efficiently and creatively resolves legal disputes while safeguarding the relationships that help his clients' businesses thrive.

David M. Serafin has over fourteen (14) years of legal experience. Giving him a unique edge over other Denver lawyers as taxation related issues frequently intertwine with bankruptcy, debt collection and estate planning issues, David has obtained a Master’s Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver, graduating near the top of his class with an ‘A’ grade point average.

David Feeder is Special Counsel for Feldmann Nagel Cantafio Margulis Gonnell PLLC. An experience litigator, his practice focuses on the areas of business & commercial law, civil litigation, construction law, employment law, and real estate. A relentless advocate and sage advisor, his goal is to help his clients maximize opportunity, avoid potential problems, and resolve any issues that do arise swiftly and skillfully. Mr. Feeder is adept at handling complex cases requiring a high level of expertise and has experience in all facets of litigation.. Mr. Feeder is admitted to the Colorado Bar Association, the Denver Bar Association, and a number of federal appellate and trial courts.

Danae is the principal attorney at Woody Law Firm, LLC, specializing in family law and domestic violence matters at county, district, and appellate court levels. Danae is also actively involved with the Colorado Bar Association as a member of the Modern Law Practice Initiative as well as the Executive Councils of the Family Law Section and Young Lawyers Division. Danae holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Sacramento.. Danae was awarded the 2014 Top Contributor Award from Avvo and has been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2016 and 2017.

Dan is a passionate trial lawyer who focuses on complex business litigation, financial fraud and business torts, and professional liability. His clients range from individuals and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. His experience includes litigation regarding breach of contract, unfair competition and misappropriation of trade secrets, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, embezzlement, intellectual property litigation, and frequently serves as co-counsel or local counsel on a full range of matters and he also represents individuals in professional liability matters including legal malpractice, business and real estate broker malpractice, and accountant malpractice.. Dan is a fourth-generation Coloradoan with strong ties to the Denver community. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his two daughters – the loves of his life. Dan also has an active pro bono practice with recent contributions including work for the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center, the filing of an amicus brief with the Colorado Supreme Court on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, and representation of the Colorado Trial Lawyer’s Association to preserve the First Amendment and confidentiality rights of its members.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORYNEY | 44 YEARS EXPERIENCENeil Silver graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1974 and has practiced criminal defense since May of that is a member of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar. In 2009 Mr. Silver joined the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office as a felony level attorney to continue to serve the indigent members of the community. After four years he went back to private practice to continue to represent private clients as well as the indigent through the Office of Alternate Defense . Silver is a past president of the Minori Yasui American Inn of Court, and in that position has attended conferences at Georgetown University in Washington DC on “The Future of the American Judicial System in the 21st Century.” Besides a trial practice in District Court, County Court, and Municipal Courts throughout Colorado, Mr. Silver has been a guest speaker at the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver, and an Adjunct Professor at the Community College of Aurora in Paralegal Studies including Criminal Law and of the the Criminal Justice System Mr. Silver was an Eagle Scout, and is currently in his 23rd year as a Snowboard instructor at Copper Mountain Resort. He also takes an occasional trip down the Colorado River through Canyonlands National Park.

Criminal convictions, great and small, can have a profound impact on your life. Moreover, the criminal justice system can be extremely confusing and may have drastic long term effects. What possible penalties will I face with this terrible accusation? Will I lose my license? What about my job? Or even worse, what about my freedom? It is moments like these where knowing you have an attorney like Jonathan Lucero in your corner will provide the peace of mind you desire when navigating these rough waters.As a native to the Denver area Mr. Lucero has an understanding of the issues that are uniquely important to his clients. Mr. Lucero received his degree in business administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder while working in sales & marketing and capital budgeting for a national insurance company. After receiving his degree Mr. Lucero realized his calling to better serve his community and attended law school at the University of Colorado. During his tenure in law school, Mr. Lucero was a respected student leader and member of the law school's highly distinguished Rothberger Moot Court Board.Mr. Lucero's commitment to the community has continued well into his legal career. Mr. Lucero currently serves on the Board of Directors to the Northwest Coalition for Better Schools and the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association. Mr. Lucero recently served as representative to the Colorado Bar Association's Board of Governors. Moreover, Mr. Lucero is very honored to have been inducted as a Fellow with the exclusive Colorado Bar Foundation. His strong desire to serve others is paramount in every endeavor he pursues.Mr. Lucero brings to the courtroom both civil and criminal experience gained through his work with Boulder County Legal Services, Federal District Court and the District Attorney's Office. Among those experiences are trial skills involving a wide variety of serious charges.Mr. Lucero adds value to his client's cases with trial experience from almost every courthouse along the northern and central front range. He has successfully defended numerous trial cases from Larimer County to Douglas County. Moreover, Mr. Lucero has had experience in most major courts across the entire State of Colorado.Mr. Lucero is non-native Spanish speaking lawyer who is proficient in both written and spoken Spanish. He received a certificate from the University of Colorado Law School for having demonstrated his bilingual competence in the legal field. Additionally, Mr. Lucero has also developed a network of relationships in the Colorado Criminal Justice System. This network is a great asset for any client who needs a confident and zealous criminal defense lawyer. Jonathan Lucero is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Denver Bar Association, and the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar. Whether the criminal charges filed are minor, major or catastrophic, each case receives his undivided attention and service.Whether you are facing heinous charges, are being investigated by the police for Assault, Drugs, Hit & Run, Theft, DUI, Probation Violation, Records Sealed and Expunged, or to Petition to Discontinue Sex Offender Registration, call Jonathan Lucero.See more about Jonathan Lucero at:

Compassionate Defense Attorney, Mom and avid Tennis Player.  Love the Colorado outdoors! Love helping my clients.  Love my family and 2 dogs.