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My career is dedicated to fighting for my clients that are facing criminal charges.  I love my job and I do it with passion and compassion!  I work hard to make sure that my clients are protected from the system.

Ms. Hoffman has a Masters in Taxation from New York University School of Law, and represents individual and organizational clients in all aspects of tax planning and controversy resolution. The primary areas of emphasis include: tax- exempt organizations, federal estate and gift tax, IRS audits and appeals, and state and local tax (including property tax and sales and use tax).. Ms. Hoffman has extensive experience in the area of tax-exempt organizations. She assists her clients as they work to resolve critical tax and business issues – both organizational and operational in nature. Ms. Hoffman generally advises exempt organizations on tax, corporate, regulatory and compliance matters and has handled projects that include: structuring affiliated business enterprises between exempt entities; advising on the proper conduct for political and lobbying activities; and negotiating tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service. These projects have been undertaken on behalf of national and international charities, schools and educational institutions, private foundations, cultural institutions, social service agencies, research organizations, trade and professional associations, social clubs, religious organizations and advocacy groups.. Ms. Hoffman also counsels clients with custom wealth and business succession planning. This work includes federal estate and gift tax analysis and compliance, counsel with respect to fiduciary duties and related disputes, transfers and sales of closely-held business interests, estate and trust administration, and charitable gifting.. Finally, Ms. Hoffman represents clients involved in federal and state tax audits and appeals. On behalf of these clients she has negotiated settlements with the IRS and state and local taxing authorities regarding income tax, sales and use tax, estate and gift tax and property tax disputes.

Ms. Grimes joined Pollart Miller LLC as an associate in 2012. After graduating from law school, she was selected as part of the Attorney General Honors’ Program in the U.S. Department of Justice. She spent two years with the Executive Office of Immigration Review as an Attorney Advisor, where she gained extensive experience with immigration, criminal, and procedural matters before a federal administrative body.. Since joining Pollart Miller, Ms. Grimes has focused her practice on civil litigation, employment law, and workers’ compensation defense. She represents insureds, employers, and insurance carriers before state courts and administrative agencies, both at the trial court and appellate levels. Ms. Grimes has represented clients in all phases of litigation and mediation through appeal; she has argued before the Colorado Court of Appeals and has briefed cases to the Colorado Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.

Ms. Condon joined Pollart Miller LLC in 2014. She represents employers, insurance carriers and third-party administrators in defending claims from the initial litigation stages of discovery and depositions, through hearing and settlement, when appropriate.. After graduating from law school in 2008, Ms. Condon worked for the New York firm Stewart, Greenblatt, Manning and Baez until joining the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County New York in 2009.. Her practice included extensive motion and jury trial experience. She obtained successful outcomes through a combination of zealous advocacy and when appropriate, effective plea bargaining.. In 2011, Ms. Condon returned to Stewart, Greenblatt, Manning and Baez. In addition to litigating claims, she also drafted briefs to be argued before the Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division: Third Department and achieved favorable outcomes on behalf of her clients.

Ms. Branson joined Pollart Miller in 2013. She represents employers and insurance carriers before state courts and administrative agencies.. After graduating from law school, Ms. Branson began a judicial clerkship in the 18th Judicial District. While clerking, Ms. Branson drafted numerous orders and participated in over fifty jury trials. Following her clerkship, Ms. Branson joined Lasater & Martin, where she defended insurance carriers in complex construction defect cases. At Pollart Miller, Ms. Branson’s practice focuses on workers’ compensation and subrogation.

Ms. Benson joined Pollart Miller in 2012 and focuses her practice on insurance defense litigation, including representing companies and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation and liability matters, and criminal defense.. During law school Ms. Benson served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Barry Law Review where she was responsible for the publication of two law review journals, as well as hosting a live symposium. Ms. Benson also interned with a Fortune 500 company, served as a research assistant, and became a Certified Legal Intern in Barry University’s Children and Families Clinic where she represented juveniles charged with criminal offenses.. Upon graduating from law school, Ms. Benson gained significant trial experience by serving as a prosecutor in Volusia County, Florida. During her time with the State Attorney’s Office, Ms. Benson sat first and second chair on numerous jury trials, bench trials, and violation of probation hearings, as well as successfully argued countless motions and other pre-trial matters.. Ms. Benson left the State Attorney’s Office in 2010 to focus her practice solely on civil litigation. Ms. Benson practiced with a personal injury law firm in Orlando, Florida where she represented injured clients in medical malpractice, premises liability, nursing home neglect, auto accidents and other personal injury actions. Ms. Benson’s experience in representing plaintiffs provided a unique perspective into both the motives and drivers of her clients. Utilizing this knowledge, Ms. Benson then joined an insurance defense law firm in Central Florida and represented insurance carriers and their insureds in the defense of civil liability claims. In 2012, Ms. Benson relocated to Colorado where she continues to focus her practice on defending insurance carriers and their insureds in civil litigation and workers’ compensation matters.

Ms. Belak has practiced law for over 20 years in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, corporate and business law, intellectual property and commercial litigation.  Prior to obtaining her law degree, Ms. Belak managed a small business and worked in the banking industry.  She puts this experience to good use by delivering practical advice that balances the legal and business risks with the realities of running a business.. She acts as corporate or outside general counsel to small and mid-size businesses and advises them on a wide range of matters, including:. Ms. Belak has a substantial history in representing businesses in a wide range of lawsuits, including in the areas of:. Representative clients include:. Ms. Belak is licensed to practice in Colorado and is admitted to practice in all Colorado state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, U.S. Bankruptcy Court and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.. Ms. Belak is involved in numerous legal and community organizations, including the Denver Advisory Board, Executive Women’s Golf Association, Business Resource Alliance Group, TiE Rockies, American and Colorado Bar Associations and their Business Law and Intellectual Property subsections, Arapahoe County Bar Association, Colorado Women’s Bar Association and The Law Club. Ms. Belak has served on the boards of directors of several community organizations that assist at-risk youth and other non-profit organizations and served on the Denver/Boulder Better Business Bureau Advertising Ethics Council.

Ms. Bechmann has over 15 years of experience and is a member of the firm.  She represents a wide range of clients in workers’ compensation defense, civil litigation, insurance defense, subrogation, employment law and administrative proceedings in both Colorado and Utah.  She has extensive experience successfully representing self-insured employers, uninsured employers, and insurance carriers in all aspects of workers’ compensation claims including, but not limited to, full contest claims, penalty issues, medical benefit claims, death claims, dependent benefits, permanent total disability, subrogation matters and insurance defense of first- and third- party claims.. Ms. Bechmann partners with employers, insurance carriers and third-party administrators and communicates effectively with all parties to ensure that the interests of her clients are zealously represented.  To that end, Ms. Bechmann is mindful of her clients’ needs and tailors her approach to meet those needs, whether it is litigating a case to conclusion or obtaining leverage for early resolution.  Ms. Bechmann also frequently leads presentations and seminars to educate adjusters and employers regarding changing case law and legal developments in both Colorado and Utah.. Prior to joining Pollart Miller, Ms. Bechmann’s career focused on personal injury, workers’ compensation and general insurance defense with three well-known Denver law firms.  In addition, Ms. Bechmann has litigated complex Colorado Court of Appeals matters.. Ms. Bechmann also has extensive knowledge regarding Energy Finance and Oil & Gas law, including mineral rights, royalties, land disputes, and contract drafting and negotiation.  Ms. Bechmann holds Certifications from University of Denver Daniels College of Business in Energy Land Management with an emphasis in Energy Finance Management, and Leases, Titles and Contracts.  Ms. Bechmann is able to use her expertise in and Energy Finance to advise clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to individuals in civil, administrative and legislative matters.. Ms. Bechmann graduated from Concordia College with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy – receiving departmental honors in Philosophy.  She received her juris doctoratefrom Denver University College of Law in Colorado.. Ms. Bechmann is fluent in German.  She was born in Germany and immigrated to Australia at the age of three.  She moved to the United States over 20 years ago and now calls Colorado home.

Mr. Sisson was born in East Patchogue, New York in 1976. Mr. Sisson attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. While at West Point, Mr. Sisson played Division I college ice hockey. In 1999, Mr. Sisson graduated from West Point with a B.S. in Systems Engineering and a minor in English.. Upon graduation, Mr. Sisson received his commission into the United States Army as a Finance Officer. Mr. Sisson attended the Finance Officer Basic Course at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. After his successful completion of the Finance Officer Basic Course, Mr. Sisson was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas where he became the Training and Operations Officer for the 230th Finance Battalion in support of the 4th Infantry Division.. After completing his military service, Mr. Sisson attended law school at the University of Minnesota. During law school, Mr. Sisson received a federal externship with Magistrate Franklin L. Noel of the United States District Court of the District of Minnesota. In addition, Mr. Sisson spent his final semester of law school studying international law at Tilburg University in the Netherlands. After receiving his law degree in 2004, Mr. Sisson moved to Denver, Colorado and started a career in private practice.. For the last several years, Mr. Sisson has represented clients in various courts throughout the country. Mr. Sisson has litigated over 100 cases to verdict, in various venues such as: arbitration forums, administrative panels (including the Career Service Authority and Civil Service Commission), and State and Federal District Courts. His representation of his clients ranged from individuals and small businesses, to very large corporations, in several areas of the law. Mr. Sisson currently serves as General Counsel to the Colorado State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police (“FOP”). The FOP provides representation to over 5,000 law enforcement officers in the State of Colorado, concerning issues including internal affairs investigations, due process rights, civil litigation defense, criminal defense, and collective bargaining rights.. In addition to serving as General Counsel to the Colorado State Lodge, Mr. Sisson serves as General Counsel to four other separate FOP entities, including:. Mr. Sisson is extremely proud and humbled to be able to provide representation to the largest law enforcement organization in the United States and in the State of Colorado. Mr. Sisson is licensed in the State of Colorado and the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. Mr. Sisson is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, American Bar Association, Denver Bar Association, the Colorado Judicial Institute, and the West Point Society of Denver.. Representative Experience. Areas of Practice. Bar Admissions. Education. Honors and Awards. Professional Associations and Memberships

Mr. Orona joined Pollart Miller in 2015 as a partner to the firm.  He represents a diverse group of clients including individuals, public entities, employers, insurance carriers and fortune 500 companies before federal and state courts in Colorado and surrounding states.  He has extensive experience with complex commercial litigation, class action defense, breach of contract claims, employment law matters, insurance bad faith defense, personal injury defense, toxic tort claims, medical malpractice, wrongful death and defense of Colorado Consumer Protection Act claims.  Additionally, Mr. Orona is well-versed in state and federal administrative procedure, including OSHA, EEOC and FRA actions.. In 2004, Mr. Orona began his career with a well-known insurance defense firm, splitting his time between its Denver and Colorado Springs offices.  As a Pueblo, Colorado, native, Mr. Orona is accustomed to diligently litigating cases in all Colorado jurisdictions, paying special attention to the intricacies of each potential jury pool.  Mr. Orona has litigated a multitude of first- and third-party insurance matters over the last decade.  He is also skilled in implementation of immediate response and early investigation of large-loss incidents as a method of mitigation of potential damages.  In addition, Mr. Orona provides non-litigation support to his clients by assisting with drafting of claims manuals, employee manuals and other compliance-related documentation as well as providing on-site education and training.. Prior to law school, Mr. Orona studied Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and obtained his undergraduate degree in Technical Management.  He has co-authored several scientific articles regarding molecular biology and, specifically, dopamine transport in the brain.  Mr. Orona’s concentrated medical and technical background enables him to provide to his client a greater understanding of medical records and analysis related to injuries claimed by adverse parties.. Mr. Orona was nominated Colorado Super Lawyer Rising Star in the area of Insurance Defense from 2010 through 2014.

Mr. Mitchell, a Colorado native, joined Pollart Miller LLC in 2007. Mr. Mitchell specializes in litigation. His practice focus includes torts, contract disputes, insurance contract litigation and insurance coverage issues. He began his career at White and Steele in 2003 where his practice primarily focused on medical malpractice and nursing homes. Mr. Mitchell moved to Godfrey and Lapuyade, P.C. in 2004, where he worked with one of the largest insurance carriers in the country, handling litigation in complex trucking accidents, auto accidents, medical malpractice, and UM/UIM bad faith litigation. Due to the severity of injuries associated with these type of claims, Mr. Mitchell has litigated death cases, traumatic brain injury cases, burn cases and amputation losses. Mr. Mitchell has continued to expand his practice to include product liability, construction defect and warranty claims. Mr. Mitchell represents large national corporations, insurance carriers and corporate insureds in federal and state courts and administrative agencies. Mr. Mitchell has successfully argued both contractual and tort related litigation before the Colorado Court of Appeals. Mr. Mitchell's practice includes premises liability, indemnification and third-party litigation, personal injury, trucking claims, professional malpractice, products liability, and bad faith disputes. Mr. Mitchell has also worked to enforce the rights of his clients in subrogation recovery for Workers' Compensation insurers and employers in addition to more traditional property damage subrogation. He represents his clients' interests in all phases of litigation from discovery through jury trials, court trials and mediation. As a result of Mr. Mitchell's knowledge and experience with liability issues involving corporations and small business employers, he also provides guidance and legal representation for employment law claims, assisting employers with termination disputes, wage claims and employee and safety handbook drafting.

Mr. Irwin specializes in employment, liability defense, subrogation, and workers’ compensation litigation.  He has invaluable litigation experience in prosecuting and defending hundreds of bench and jury trials before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.  He takes seriously the role of counselor – helping companies formulate sound preventative measures to avoid disputes prior to their inception.  However, when litigation is appropriate, he believes in an aggressive team-oriented approach combined with the experience necessary to bring about a successful conclusion.. Mr. Irwin is a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado.  He began his litigation practice with the City of Colorado Springs, providing counsel to all City departments including airport, fire, hospitals, human resources, police and the largest four-service municipality owned utility in the nation.  He was the City’s primary litigator in employment, subrogation, and workers’ compensation matters.  In 2007 he was recruited to Ritsema & Lyon, P.C., specializing in workers’ compensation, subrogation and general insurance defense litigation.  In 2009 he formed Irwin, P.C., a law firm specializing in all aspects of employer needs, including employment law advisement and litigation, subrogation, and workers’ compensation.  Wanting to provide his clients with the advantages of a top tier full service law firm, Mr. Irwin joined Pollart Miller LLC in 2012.

Mr. Frederick earned his Bachelors of Arts with a double major in English and Philosophy, Cum Laude, from Regis College (now Regis University) and his Juris Doctor from the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., completing specialized certificate programs in both Public Policy and International Law. Mr. Frederick was admitted to th e Bar in the State of Maryland in 1996 and to the Bar in the State of Colorado in 1997. Mr. Frederick initially practiced in both civil and criminal litigation with a concentration in criminal appeals. In 1999, Mr. Frederick began working as a Deputy District Attorney in Arapahoe County (18th Judicial District) where, after his promotion to felony prosecution in 2000, he continued as a prosecutor for over ten years, ending his tenure with the Arapahoe County District Attorney’s Office in 2010. Mr. Frederick has extensive trial experience as a felony prosecutor and has expanded his litigation skills since leaving the Arapahoe County DA's Office into the civil arena with a small firm and with a strong emphasis in Insurance Bad Faith, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and business litigation.. In 2013, Mr. Frederick formed the partnership of Frederick | Ganderton LLP with a former fellow prosecutor at the Arapahoe County DA's Office, Mr. David Ganderton, who since 2011 has expanded his practice with both small and large firms into Insurance Bad Faith and Personal Injury (with experience as well in Insurance Defense), Criminal Defense, and business litigation. Frederick | Ganderton LLP continues to serve its current clients.. Frederick Law LLC was launched in May of 2024 and is a vibrant law firm located in Greenwood Village.  With experience and tenacity, Michael Frederick is dedicated to personally handle your case from the initial evaluation to settlement, disposition, or trial.. Michael has handled numerous cases and conducted many jury trials in the criminal and civil arenas.. In the civil arena, Mr. Frederick has represented, and litigated against, some of the largest insurance companies in the nation.  We have tried million dollar cases on behalf of the plaintiff, which gives us a unique and advantageous perspective in representing your rights.  Whether you have an insurance claim or injury claim as a result of a traffic collision, been injured as a result of another person’s negligence, a property claim, or have been treated unfairly by an insurance company, Frederick Law has the knowledge and ability to represent your rights.. In the criminal arena, Michael Frederick has many years of experience prosecuting criminal cases, ranging from traffic offenses and misdemeanors to high-profile homicide cases, and including economic crimes, assaults, domestic violence, theft, juvenile cases, and most other felony and misdemeanor charges under Colorado law. Mr. Frederick well understands the inner workings and policies of a district attorney’s office which can often be crucial in negotiating and defending your criminal case. Whether you have been charged with a traffic offense, arrested for DUI, or have been investigated, arrested and/or charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense, Frederick Law has the knowledge and experience to evaluate and fight for your rights and to defend your case from the pre-filing of charges, initial investigation, arrest, arraignment, and through trial.. Located just off of I-25 and Belleview in Greenwood Village in the Denver Tech Center, Frederick Law handles cases throughout the Denver metro area, Boulder, Ft. Collins, Colorado Springs, as well as throughout Colorado.. Frederick Law ensures that your case will be given the attention that your case deserves and requires.  When working with our firm, you will be working directly with Michael Frederick in each phase of your representation.. At Frederick Law, we are dedicated to achieving the results your case merits.

Mike Hinds is the Managing Attorney of Hinds and Hinds Family Law, P.C. A Colorado native, Mike attended Eckerd College in Saint Petersburg, Florida, majoring in International Business and Modern Languages. Before returning to Colorado for Law School, Mike spent significant time abroad in several countries including Croatia, Czech Republic, and Mexico as a language and geography teacher.. Mike received his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver - Sturm College of Law, as well as his Master in Business Administration from the Daniels College of Business. During his time in school, he clerked for the Honorable Angela Arkin as well as Cheif Judge King in the 18th Judicial District of Colorado.. Mike joined his family's firm in June of 2012, knowing his father and brother's reputation for conflict resolution in an area of practice that is often associated with extreme emotional difficulties and sensitive issues.. Mike's desire to work in family law stemmed in large part from his years of working with children and adolescents in Summer programs who were often facing the challenges of divorce and changing family dynamics.. Mike's practice focuses on alternative dispute resolution techniques to minimize conflict and have the parties and thier children transition into the next stage of their lives in the healthiest manner possible in the circumstances. Mike is also a trained mediatior.

Lauren is a Colorado native who became involved with the field of personal injury long before she became an attorney. In high school and college, Lauren worked for her father, a prominent orthopedic surgeon, who rendered care to patients injured in accidents of all kinds. Witnessing the devastation that these events can bring upon people’s lives solidified Lauren’s calling to help injured victims. Following her first year of law school, a Denver personal injury firm selected Lauren for an internship and hired her as a law clerk until graduation, when they offered her a full-time associate attorney position. Lauren remained with this firm for five years, where she handled all aspects of personal injury cases, from initial client consultations through trial. Within approximately six months of becoming licensed, Lauren conducted her first solo trial. Within two years, Lauren argued before the Colorado Court of Appeals and a large audience of law student observers during the Court’s annual trip to DU for oral arguments. Lauren’s practice has spanned multiple states, myriad jurisdictions within Colorado, as well as federal court.. In 2018, Lauren founded together with a partner the law firm of Varner Faddis Elite Legal, LLC. Lauren has settled hundreds of cases and has extensive litigation experience. She has participated in countless mediations and has successfully resolved cases involving wrongful death, motor vehicle collisions, slip/trip and falls, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, auto/pedestrian cases, auto/bicycle accidents, drunk driving accidents, assault/battery, negligent security, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, construction site accidents, and dog bites. Lauren has achieved many significant six figure settlements on behalf of her clients.. Lauren graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Denver – a designation reserved for only those students who achieved a 3.95 GPA or higher and completed a thesis. She then received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she was honored with the prestigious Student Leadership Award. She acted as a Senior Staff Editor for the Water Law Review, published multiple court reports, and received an award for article editing. Lauren was a President of the Elder Law Society and also of the Health Law Society, and Vice President in Charge of Judge Recruitment for the Moot Court. She received Scholastic Excellence Awards for performance in Advanced Legal Writing, Advanced Legal Research, and Medical Malpractice, awards given to those with the highest grade in each class.. Lauren’s professional philosophy centers around good old fashioned hard work, producing quality work product, and treating others professionally, with dignity and respect at all times.. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time with her family, including her three mini-dachshunds (Turkey, PeeWee, and Craig), meditating, traveling, weight lifting, and participating in occasional fitness competitions.

Kasey is an experienced commercial litigation attorney. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation, including business disputes, trade secret and non-compete litigation, product liability, personal injury, insurance defense, and financial services. Kasey also consults with businesses on in-house legal needs and provides legal guidance prior to litigation arising. Her skills in motions practice, oral argument, settlement negotiations, working with experts and taking depositions has earned her recognition as a “Rising Star” in the Colorado legal community.. Prior to joining Rollin Braswell Fisher LLC (RBF Law), a boutique litigation and appellate firm in Greenwood Village, Kasey served as a law clerk for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Denver. She then practiced at a large, full service law firm and later at a litigation firm. Kasey earned her law degree Order of St. Ives from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she received numerous awards and scholarships. She also holds a master’s degree, summa cum laude, in higher education from the University of Mississippi.. Kasey is an active member of the Colorado Women’s Bar Association and has demonstrated her commitment to the community through pro bono work for the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN), and as a volunteer for Denver Legal Nights, the Legal Services Committee, and the Colorado Civil Justice League.

Jon Boesen has over 31 years of experience and is the founder of Boesen Law, LLC.  Boesen law has 9 lawyers that focus on specific areas of personal injury.  Mr. Boesen's primary emphasis is in personal injury where he has successfully handled wrongful death, car crash, truck crash, motorcycle crash, slip and fall, dog attack, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury cases. In addition to personal injury matters, Jon also handles workers compensation & social security disablity cases and has handled and continues to oversee Mass Tort and Class Action Cases.

Jereme Baker is the owner and Managing Member of Baker Law Group. Mr. Baker has extensive experience in the various practice areas of the firm, namely, Business/Corporate Law, Probate, Guardianship/Conservatorship Law and Real Estate. He has provided legal and business advice to many small to medium sized businesses through roles as both in-house legal counsel and as outside general counsel.. Some of Mr. Baker’s recent practice accomplishments include negotiating and forming a multimillion-dollar joint venture investment fund; assisting private equity client in acquiring over $30 million in real estate assets including drafting, negotiating and in the performance of due diligence; and assisting client in the negotiation and drafting of a $60 million-dollar commercial real estate development venture in Denver. Mr. Baker has also provided advisement regarding governance, management and operation of privately held investment ventures, advisement regarding regulatory/compliance review, formation and drafting of corporate governance documents and board books, drafting of business formation and partnership agreements, drafting of commercial loan agreements, and negotiating, resolving, and litigating contractual disputes. In addition, he has advised regarding various real estate matters, including drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, drafting residential and commercial leases, and conducting real estate title and due diligence review. In the areas of probate and estate planning, he has experience litigating contested wills/trusts and probate contests, and advising clients regarding probate administration.. Jereme started Baker Law Group in 2011. He earned his B.A. from Rutgers University and his J.D. Degree from the University of Colorado. He has two preschool aged boys, and he loves taking them camping, hiking, and fishing and watching them grow up. He is a 2014 Recipient of the Billy Lewis Young Lawyer Award – Courage Under Fire Award.

Jennifer has been licensed in Colorado since 2000 when she began her career as a transactional and litigation attorney in several large, national firms. She was first introduced to family law as a staff attorney at the Colorado Court of Appeals where she drafted appellate opinions in family law and dependency and neglect cases. After working for a premier family law firm, Jennifer founded Schaffner Law to focus on providing high-end legal services to clients in all family law matters.. An experienced appellate practitioner, Jennifer serves as a member of the Appellate Pro Bono screening committe, which helps select appeals for the Colorado Bar Association Appellate Pro Bono program. Her clients appreciate her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively with opposing parties and counsel. While comfortable in the courtroom, Jennifer also practices Collaborative Law and serves on the board of the Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals.. With her diverse legal background, Jennifer is comfortable with the many areas that intersect with family law such as commercial litigation, mergers and acquisitions and business transactions. She has a particular interest in cases that raise novel issues of law and enjoys delving into complex research of the Rules of Procedure and Title 14. Jennifer has worked in specialized areas such as common law marriages, UCCJEA issues, and parenting time concerns. Jennifer firmly believes that in addition to the legalities and case law in divorce practice, there must also be a recognition of family dynamics and attention paid to the impact on children of divorce.

Jeff provides family law excellence in divorce, child and spousal support, parenting rights and obligations, property division, marital and separation agreements, name changes, modifications, and more. Whether you need advice, consultation, settlement, and litigation support, Jeff can help.. Jeff has been an attorney for over a decade, practicing both in Connecticut and Colorado.  He has also worked directly with Judges and Magistrates while employed as a research and law clerk by the judicial branch.. Jeff has published articles and legal anntoations that appear in both national and federal products.. Prior to studying law, Jeff studied theoretical and applied philosophy, with a focus on legal philosophy.  His interests includ music performance, rock limbing, exercise, and partering with his wife to provide excellent parenting to their two children.

Jeff Pederson has been practicing law since 1998. His primary focus has been in suits against securities broker-dealers. Prior to starting his solo practice, Mr. Pederson was with a large, AV rated firm for eight years where he represented investors in suits concerning all areas of securities fraud and mismanagement. Over the course of his career, Mr. Pederson has represented over two hundred individual investors in more than 27 different states in securities related suits. These investors' suits include cases concerning mutual fund manager fraud, investment analyst fraud, stockbroker theft, brokerage fraud, failure of broker or brokerage to conduct due diligence, variable annuity fraud, 72-T fraud, hedge fund fraud, churning, unauthorized trading of investments, unauthorized use of margin, undisclosed broker conflict of interests and compensation, stockbroker mismanagement of retirement savings, and the sale of unsuitable securities. The suits have been against some of the largest securities brokerage firms in the world. Mr. Pederson has also represented victims of Ponzi scams including victims of Bernard Madoff.. In addition to representing individuals in securities suits, Mr. Pederson has assisted his clients in commercial arbitration matters, multiple cases concerning natural gas explosions, and medical device and pharmaceutical mass torts against some of the largest corporations in the world.. In all, Mr. Pederson has helped his clients recover in excess of $48 million in judgments and settlements over the course of his career.

J. Kirk McGill is a Shareholder stationed in the firm's Denver Office but practices throughout the country in essentially all of the firm's practice areas. Kirk leverages his knowledge, skills, training and experience to effectively and efficiently assist his clients with transactional, litigation, and administrative/regulatory matters. Kirk holds the highest Martindale-Hubble peer review rating of AV Preeminent®, and the highest client review rating of Platinum (Client Champion).. As an appellate lawyer, Kirk's practice broadly encompasses all of the firm’s practice areas, and routinely involves Federal and state appeals, commercial litigation, constitutional law, tax (including planning and controversies/litigation), estates and trusts (including both planning & litigation), commercial & business law (including contracts, commercial transactions, mergers & acquisitions, and bankruptcy), administrative law & regulatory compliance (including oil & gas and antitrust), intellectual property (including copyright, trademark, and name/image/likeness), Native American & Indian law, and information technology & cybersecurity. Kirk is also a strong advocate for civil liberties and is one of the few attorneys in the United States who routinely represents both plaintiffs and defendants in civil rights matters involving governmental entities such as law enforcement use of force disputes. He also represents defendants in civil rights and other employment law cases involving private employers.. Prior to earning his J.D., Kirk served for two years with the State of Colorado as a Revenue Agent, and for six years with the Department of Defense specializing in regulatory compliance audits and forensic investigations. In addition, Kirk is a Colorado Certified Public Accountant, and holds a number of professional certifications in accounting, auditing, and financial investigations. Kirk also provides his expertise (including as an expert witness) to companies and other law firms in a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, commercial finance, corporate governance, tax, and both financial & forensic accounting and auditing.. Kirk believes that clients are best served by zealous advocacy that is nevertheless tempered by appreciation for the experiences of all stakeholders, which creates opportunities for a mutually beneficial resolution of even the most acrimonious disputes and is as prepared to create a transactional solution to a client's problem or to carry out a client's objectives as he is to litigate or arbitrate a resolution to a dispute.

I was born and raised in a small town just south of Kansas City, Missouri. I am the youngest of three children, and come from a family of public educators. After high school I attended the University of Central Missouri where I was the captain of the wrestling team. I earned my law degree from the University of Missouri School of Law. While in school I clerked for the Honorable Judge George W. Draper III at the Missouri Supreme Court, then worked at the Missouri State Public Defender office in Fulton, Missouri. I moved to Denver in 2014 and have been representing those injured at work and through the negligence of others since.

Irwin Fraley, PLLC is one of Colorado's premier personal injury law firms with over 35 years of experience in handling cases for auto accidents, trucking accidents, drunk driving accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, medical malpractice, workers compensation injuries, all all other types of personal injury claims.. We are AGGRESSIVE ATTORNEYS who will fight very hard for you.  Some firms are nothing more than settlement mills running cases through the system as fast as they can with very little compassion or care for teh client or their future well-being.  We take the opposite approach and put OUR CLIENT'S PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL WELLFARE FIRST !!!

In practice since 1988, I have defended the rights of clients throughout Colorado and Wyoming. I handle cases in the counties of Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas, Jefferson, Boulder and many other Colorado Counties. In Wyoming, I represent clients in Laramie County and the surrounding area. I have defended clients charged with a wide variety of state and federal criminal defenses; in my more than 20 years of practice, I have represented numerous clients in death penalty cases at both the trial and appellate level.I am admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Tenth Circuits, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona and Texas, the Colorado Supreme Court, the Wyoming Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of Arizona.