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My approach to law is client-focused and client-driven. I identify first and foremost with the idea of the lawyer as a counselor and expert advisor. My diverse background in a variety of types of law allows me to competently and coherently explain a client's matter to them and I am committed to giving my best efforts to maximize my client's position in any situation. My approach to law and life is holistic in the sense that I believe all practice areas inform one another. I prefer to find collaborative win-win solutions if possible.. My current focus is probate, estate administration, and estate planning. I have guided many families through the confusing (and necessary) process of receiving Court approval for settlements involving minor children. I also devote a good portion of my practice to drafting documents including pre- and post-nuptual agreements and estate planning documents.

Ms. Poston, a partner with Kutak Rock LLP, focuses her practice on advising clients with respect to the financing, acquiring, selling and leasing of commercial real estate located throughout the country, including office buildings, multifamily projects, hotels, restaurants and shopping centers. Her practice experience also includes the representation of banks, financial institutions and borrowers in connection with permanent and bridge loan origination, structured finance, loan servicing, leasing and ground leasing, loan sales and loan restructuring. Ms. Poston works closely with her clients to achieve results in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

Ms. Osgood is admitted to practice in Colorado. She represents the business interests of companies and individuals. She counsels clients in all aspects of civil litigation from pre-litigation counseling and investigation through appeal. Ms. Osgood specializes in matters involving business divorce, contract disputes, business torts, officer and director liability, member and manager liability, and employment matters.. Ms. Osgood was named by Colorado Super Lawyers magazine as a Rising Star from 2010 through 2018. She was also inducted into the Litigation Counsel of America as a fellow in 2018.

Ms. Michalakes-Gunning is a life-long Coloradoan with a passion for what she does. Civil litigation offers Ms. Michalakes-Gunning a wide range of issues to delve into, keeping things interesting and offering new challenges virtually every day.. When she's not working, Ms. Michalakes loves exploring Denver with two- and four-legged friends, running, yoga, and pub trivia.

Ms. Lavery’s prior management and business background allow her to work diligently to provide excellent legal defense to her insurer and employer clients, to whom she also regularly counsels on the ever-changing and evolving analysis of legal issues and the law. Ms. Lavery also enjoys working as a trainer/mentor for Associate Attorneys at Lee and Brown, as well as facilitating the Law Clerk program at the firm. She is a member of Colorado and Denver Bar Associations, Professionals in Workers’ Compensation, the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association, and the Colorado Self-Insurers Association.. Outside of the firm, she has also worked pro bono as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate for Children with Denver CASA since 2009 and continues to remain involved with that organization, even when not handling CASA cases. In her spare time, she enjoys Pilates and makes it a priority to walk, hike, or garden in the Colorado outdoors every day.

Ms. Ihle has dedicated her practice at the Bendinelli Firm, PC, exclusively to Workers’ Compensation. In Colorado, all employers are required to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance to cover the costs when an employee is hurt on the job, regardless of who is at fault. Depending on the severity of your injury and if your injury is classified as a partial or total impairment, you may be entitled to temporary or permanent benefits. Work Comp cases can be complicated and you’ll need an experienced workers’ comp attorney help you understand the process and what your benefits cover and don’t cover.

Ms. Hoskins’ practice emphasizes all types of medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, auto litigation and select criminal defense representation. Ms. Hoskins has tried over 100 civil and criminal jury trials and has obtained numerous multi-million dollar settlements and favorable verdicts for her clients, including numerous patients who were infected with Hepatitis C at Rose Medical Center in 2009. Ms. Hoskins has been named to Best Lawyers in America; 5280 Top Attorneys; Top 100 Colorado Super Lawyers; Top 50 Women Colorado Super Lawyers; Selected to Colorado Super Lawyers;  Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent 5 out of 5 rating; Named The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2011 to present); 2012 Volunteer Award for assistance in reviving an injured patient’s right to bring a claim of Negligent Credentialing to over-turn the holding in Kauntz v. HCA Healthone, LLC, 174 P.3d 813 (Colo. App. 2007); and was Nominated for 2011 CTLA Case of the Year Award – for her pro bono representation of a developmentally delayed woman against University of Colorado Dental School.  Ms. Hoskins is on the Colorado Public Defender Commission and a member of the Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Women’s Bar Association, Colorado GLBT Bar Association, National LGBT Committee of the American Association of Justice, and the Colorado Trial Lawyer’s Association.  Ms. Hoskins enjoys volunteer work at Habitat for Humanity.  Ms. Hoskins was a Division Lead for the Colorado State Public Defender's Office for almost twelve years trying complex felony cases, including First Degree Homicide and death penalty litigation.  Ms. Hoskins puts her clients' interests above all else. Ms. Hoskins was captain of Division I Women's Soccer team, was NCAA Division I All Regional; played for the Colorado Valkyries - Women's Professional Football Team; was inducted to the Denver East High School Athletic Hall of Fame; an avid cyclist and golfer.  Ms. Hoskins believes it is important to give back to the community and volunteers for Habitat for Humanity; Women's and Children's Shelters; and provides pro bono legal representation.

Ms. Balyeat is a licensed attorney who specializes in criminal law and representing respondent parents in Dependency and Neglect (D&N) cases. Ms. Balyeat has an extensive criminal defense background as she has worked for the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender in the Denver and Brighton Trial Offices. Prior to graduating from the University of Colorado School of Law, Ms. Balyeat interned with the Public Defender’s System in the Boulder and Glenwood Springs Offices. Ms. Balyeat has tried 20 criminal cases before a jury including DUI/DWAI, Child Abuse, Assault, and Theft; litigated over 50 motions and restitution hearings; and represented thousands of clients charged with felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses. Ms. Balyeat works tirelessly on behalf of her clients, oftentimes reaching favorable resolutions without the case proceeding to trial. But, Ms. Balyeat’s ample litigation and courtroom experience ensure she is always prepared to take her client’s case to a jury.

Mrs. Ewing advises clients in a variety of industries in connection with mergers and acquisitions, project development, financing, and business and commercial transactions, with a particular emphasis in the energy and infrastructure sector.. Prior to joining Holland & Hart, Mrs. Ewing was a legal intern with the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Chief Counsel. Mrs. Ewing is admitted to practice in the State of Colorado.

Mr. Reutlinger commissioned in the United States Navy as a Judge Advocate in October 2005.  He served eight years on active duty litigating courts-martial at trial and appeal, administrative separation boards, Boards of Inquiry, and military disability cases before the Physical Evaluation Board.  He continues to serve in the Navy JAG Corps Reserves.. Unlike most former Judge Advocates Mr. Reutlinger has not only tried cases for service members and the Government, but he has also been in-house counsel to the Navy's Physical Evaluation Board and Discharge Review Board.  Therefore, he possesses a unique insight into the Boards' decision making process.. In addition to his military law practice, Mr. Reutlinger represents companies in civil litigation and insurance defense matters.

Mr. Yoast has dedicated his life to advocating for those who are unable to advocate for themselves. Mr. Yoast prides himself on creating long-lasting and meaningful relationships with those he represents within the law firm and in the community. As noted by his law school clinic professor, Mr. Yoast is beyond dedicated and “not only talks the talk but also walks the walk.”

Mr. Tshering is a highly esteemed legal professional who exemplifies the epitome of excellence, integrity, and compassion in his practice. As the son of a seasoned diplomat, he was raised with a keen understanding of the importance of effective communication and negotiation skills.. Mr. Tshering possesses an innate ability to connect with individuals from all walks of life, and he is renowned for his remarkable eloquence, kind-heartedness, and patience. In his legal practice, Mr. Tshering is known for his meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive strategic planning. He is committed to delivering exceptional results for his clients, and he is a reliable ally and steadfast advocate of their interests. Mr. Tshering's unwavering dedication to his clients' success is evidenced by his unwavering commitment to fighting for their rights in the courtroom and in challenging circumstances.

Mr. Seserman is a trial attorney. He concentrates his practice in the field of human resources with an emphasis on employment and employee benefits litigation. He has extensive experience advising clients on all aspects of human resource issues and litigating employment disputes. Mr. Seserman helps employers and employees draft and negotiate executive compensation, employment and separation agreements. During his career, he has tried numerous lawsuits in state and federal courts involving a myriad of employment related issues including wrongful discharge, misappropriation of intellectual property, disability, breach of employment contract, age discrimination, Title VII, FLSA and ERISA claims. Mr. Seserman also has extensive experience in general civil litigation, including complex commercial, real estate, insurance coverage, taxation and natural resources disputes.  Mr. Seserman’s clients include several law firms and lawyers.  Unique to his practice, Mr. Seserman has served as the liquidator of two major law firms that failed in the Denver metropolitan area.. During his career, Mr. Seserman has been a speaker on a variety of subjects including the topics of theft of trade secrets, electronic evidence and discovery, employment law and electronic communications and privacy.  Mr. Seserman is also a trained mediator.. Mr. Seserman received his J.D. from the University Of Denver College Of Law in 1986, where he served as the Business Editor of the Denver University Law Review. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis in December 1980. Mr. Seserman is admitted to practice law in the State of Colorado, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Tenth Circuits, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the American, Colorado, Denver and Arapahoe County Bar Associations.

Mr. Semmens’ practice focuses on complex litigation and transactions.  Since graduating Notre Dame Law School in 2005, Mr. Semmens has successfully tried numerous cases in state and federal court and represented clients before an array of regulatory agencies including Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies, the Equal Opportunity Commission and the Government Accountability Office in Washington D.C.  Outside the courtroom, Mr. Semmens has assisted clients in a range of legal activities including commercial asset acquisition, contract drafting, loan structuring and regulatory compliance in a variety of areas including employment and banking law.. Mr. Semmens is licensed to practice before Colorado’s state and federal courts and is an active member of both the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations.  Outside the office, Mr. Semmens enjoys spending time with his family, is an avid Broncos fan as well as an amateur hiker, biker and skier.

Mr. Romberg's practice focuses on a broad range of real estate related transactions including representing both landlords and tenants in leasing office, retail, medical-office, build to suit, restaurant/bar and laboratory/research space. Mr. Romberg also assists clients with all phases of buying and selling a broad range of property, including retail, raw land, industrial, condominium, orchard, timber and mixed-use properties.. Mr. Romberg's experience also includes negotiating easement agreements, preparing planned community documentation, title and survey work and finance issues, including preparation of deeds of trust, promissory notes, loan guarantees, workouts, restructurings and mezzanine financing.. Additionally, Mr. Romberg assists clients with corporate transactions, including entity formation, contract drafting, buy-sell agreements and executive employment agreements.

Mr. Reisch enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1988. He served as a scout/observer for artillery units, achieving the rank of Sergeant while completing his education. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1996. After completing the Naval Justice School, he was stationed at the Eastern Recruiting District, Parris Island, South Carolina. While there, he served as a military prosecutor and defense counsel, representing Marines accused of crimes. Mr. Reisch achieved the rank of Major in the US Marine Corps Reserves.Upon leaving active duty, Mr. Reisch founded The Reisch Law Firm, LLC, which has focused on representing individuals and corporations accused of criminal offenses in Colorado and Federal Courts across the country. Mr. Reisch has also undertaken personal injury, air disaster litigation and FAA enforcement cases on a selective basis.Mr. Reisch has extensive experience in criminal and litigation matters. He has tried over 100 criminal trials in municipal, state and federal courts and won acquittals for his clients in the vast majority of those cases, representing defendants in numerous high-profile cases alleging sexual assault, first-degree murder and other serious crimes. Mr. Reisch was featured in an ABC News one hour prime-time documentary about a high-profile child abuse case.In addition to defending clients in jury trials, Mr. Reisch has secured favorable resolutions in thousands of cases without going to trial. Prosecutors know they will be facing an experienced and skilled trial attorney with a record of success in jury trials, and they are often willing to accept a negotiated outcome that favors our client rather than risk a trial by jury.Mr. Reisch is an active pilot with multi-engine and instrument ratings. He flies his aircraft to courts across Colorado and the country to represent clients.

Mr. Price is an experienced trial attorney who represents individuals who are under investigation or charged with criminal offenses. Whether it is winning a forgery acquittal in front of a jury or convincing a prosecutor to dismiss or reduce charges, Levi has a track record keeping criminal convictions off his clients’ records.. The criminal justice system is often a complicated and confusing process, each client needs an understanding guide as well as a strong advocate, and Mr. Price is both.. Prior to joining Geman Criminal Defense, Mr. Price worked as a trial attorney in the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office. During that time, he defended thousands of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies including sexual assault, financial fraud, and first-degree murder. Mr. Price has also handled appellate and post-conviction matters. He isn’t afraid to take a case to trial and has made a habit of beating tough cases.. Mr. Price received his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. During law school he was the winner of both the Hoffman Cup Mock Trial Competition and the Figa Motions (Oral Arguments) Competition. Not only a strong courtroom advocate, Levi served as Staff Editor and Senior Editor on the Denver University Law Review. Levi was one of only two members of his class to have their Law Review write-on paper published, authoring Chaidez v. United States: Breaking Old Ground (91 Denv. U. L. Rev. 533). The article shows Levi’s client-centered philosophy of representation when he argued that “The Sixth Amendment does not confer obligations upon attorneys; it recognizes the rights of criminal defendants.”. A third generation Coloradan, Mr. Price lives in southeast Denver with his wife and two young daughters.

Mr. Pippenger focuses on personal legal services, estate planning, along with civil litigation and FINRA arbitration. He has represented everyone from individuals in need of legal help to several large broker-dealers, financial service companies, individual investment advisers, certified public accountants and angel investors in issues ranging from estate planning, landlord/tenant issues, customer disputes and raiding issues, regulatory investigations, to defunct private placement matters and even a dog bite case once.

Mr. Ongert spent the first five years of his legal career practicing insurance defense litigation, evaluating claims from the perspective of the insurance carrier where he gained an in-depth understanding of the procedures, ploys, and strategies regularly utilized by the insurance companies.  Mr. Ongert’s wide-ranging civil litigation practice includes personal injury, auto accident law, trucking law, insurance law, medical malpractice, construction defect, real estate, and contract disputes.  Mr. Ongert also enjoys his family law practice where he assists his clients in all domestic issues and proceedings. Mr. Ongert became a Member of Bloch & Chapleau, LLC in January 2013.

Mr. Noel Guardi is a private practitioner specializing in securities, corporate, and business law and litigation. He is currently Managing Partner at Guardi LLP.. As a member of the American Bar Association (1980 to 1997, 2008), Mr. Guardi served as a member of the Section on Business Law, Committee on Federal Regulation of Securities and Subcommittees on SEC Practice and Enforcement and Securities Litigation. He was also a member of the Section of Litigation, serving on the Securities Litigation Committee, Subcommittee on Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Subcommittee on Class Actions and Derivative Suits. Mr. Guardi is a former member of Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association.. Mr. Guardi has a diploma in Trail Advocacy Skills from the National Institute of Trail Advocacy, the nation's leading provider of legal advocacy skills training. NITA pioneered the legal skills learning-by-doing methodology and remains the ultimate standard in continuing legal education.. Admitted to practice in Colorado in 1978, Mr. Guardi earned his Juris Doctor degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he graduated near the top of his class. He was recruited to work for a prominent 17th Street law firm in Denver upon receiving his law degree. Mr. Guardi has owned his own law practice since 1982, other than a brief time when he was "Of Counsel" to a noted Washington, DC firm.. Mr. Guardi has lived and worked in the Denver, Colorado area for 38 years and has a second residence in Gulf County, Florida. His activities include biking, ocean kayaking, snowshoeing, white water rafting, skiing and West Coast Swing dancing. He enjoys performing in roadhouses and at parties and other events as a bassist/vocalist in The Mountain Mojo Men, playing an eclectic mix of blues, classic R&B and soul music.. A native New Yorker, Mr. Guardi was born in Brooklyn in 1953 and raised in Elmont, Long Island. Mr. Guardi earned a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from UB in 1974, graduating cum laude.

Mr. Mereness most recently became a shareholder at Giometti & Mereness P.C. John Mereness was born in Montana and attended Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in 1993. Three years later he obtained his J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas with honors in 1996.. John began his legal career in Texas from 1996-2001, focusing his litigation practice in insurance defense (including auto, trucking, and oil and gas injury and death cases), insurance coverage, and construction disputes. John and his family moved to Colorado in 2001 where he continued his practice focus upon construction disputes (including arbitrations lasting 5 weeks), mechanic’s lien disputes, surety claims, insurance defense litigation, coverage and bad faith litigation, as well as construction contract negotiations, and is a member in good standing with the American Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association and the Denver Bar Association.. John has a strong and proven background in construction disputes and commercial litigation, and has successfully negotiated numerous multi-million dollar business critical contracts well in excess of $100 million. John also has a notable background with jury and bench trials, and has been a vital asset in resolving complex multi-million dollar arbitrations. He has published appellate cases in Texas, Colorado, and Virginia, and given construction and insurance speeches in Las Vegas, Nevada. When not at work, John and his family take advantage of the many great activities offered by Colorado’s great outdoors, especially fly-fishing.

Mr. McQuinn earned his undergraduate degree from Cedarville University in Ohio. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from rom the University of Colorado School of Law, in Boulder, Colorado.. Today, he plays an integral role in the firm’s trial preparation process. Additionally, he has appeared on multiple local television stations. Mr. McQuinn was nominated as “Rising Star” in the 2012 Colorado Superlawyers® publication. This distinction is reserved for attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in their given field. Ethan McQuinn was also selected as a 2017 SuperLawyer. Mr. McQuinn is dedicated to helping people collect compensation for their injuries. His professional associations and memberships include the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, the Colorado Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the Minoru Yasui Inn or Court.. He is a founding partner at Kane, Dulin, McQuinn, Young in the greater area of Denver, Colorado.

Mr. Kirsch's practice emphasizes environmental and land use law, and public-sector development and large infrastructure projects. He has represented clients ranging from municipalities and local governments to private industry and public interest groups in environmental and land use negotiations.  Mr. Kirsch has litigated cases before administrative agencies, numerous state and federal trial and appellate courts and the U.S. Supreme Court.  Most of his practice focuses on federal regulatory matters and on local land use regulation with a particular focus on transportation projects.

Mr. Holway is a partner and owner of Dickinson Prud’Homme Holway Hoffman, LLP.  He has spent the entirety of his legal career as a civil litigator in the fields of medical malpractice defense and hospital defense, representing health care providers throughout Colorado in legal actions brought against them.  Mr. Holway also has extensive experience handling cases in the fields of professional negligence, insurance defense and subrogation, personal injury defense, premises liability, and product liability.. Mr. Holway received his Bachelor's degree from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.  After working as a Senior Credit Manager for Wells Fargo Financial and a Contract Negotiator for United Launch Alliance, he chose to pursue a legal career.. Mr. Holway graduated with his Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton School of Law.  While at UD, he received the CALI Award of Excellence in Intellectual Property and was nominated into the Carl D. Kessler Inn of Court.  He was also elected as a member of the Honors Council.. Practice Areas: Medical malpractice defense, hospital defense, insurance defense and subrogation, personal injury defense, professional malpractice defense, premises liability and product liability.. Professional Organizations: Colorado Bar AssociationDenver Bar AssociationClaims and Litigation Management AllianceColorado Defense Lawyers Association. Speaking Engagements:West Virginia State Bar Law and Medicine Committee          Pre-suit Requirements of the MPLA and Emerging Health Care Legislation. Admitted to Practice: Supreme Court of ColoradoSupreme Court of Appeals of West VirginiaFederal District Court for the Northern District of West VirginiaFederal District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. Outside of work, Mr. Holway enjoys spending time with his wife and three children in beautiful Colorado.  He loves coaching his son's lacrosse team and attending his children's basketball and soccer games.  He also enjoys playing basketball, lacrosse and golf himself in his (very limited) spare time.

Mr. Glasser is admitted to practice and handles cases in Colorado, Arizona and Nevada. He represents clients in matters involving complex commercial litigation, construction, real estate disputes and creditors’ rights. Mr. Glasser was named by Colorado Super Lawyers magazine as a Rising Star in 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014 and as a Super Lawyer in 2015 and 2016. In addition, Mr. Glasser has an AV Preeminent Rating, the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell.