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Eric Steele is a personal injury attorney who fights for justice on behalf of clients injured due to the negligence of others. Known for his compassionate yet aggressive approach, Eric combines his experience with a deep commitment to achieving the best outcomes for those he represents.

Eric L. Steiner M.D. is a personal injury attorney in Denver and partner at the firm Gerash Steiner. For over 12 years, Mr. Steiner has been practicing law in Colorado. Before becoming a lawyer, he spent over 18 years in the medical field. Previously, he was President of Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital and Chief Resident of the University of Colorado Health Science Center. Attorney Steiner received his M.D. from Hahnemann Medical College and his J.D. from University of Denver. He is a member of the Bar Register of Preeminent lawyers, American Association for Justice and Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. Get in touch with his firm today to receive a free-of-charge case evaluation.

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.

Eric Driskell is a founding partner of Driskell, Fitz-Gerald & Ray, LLC. He is a native of Texas and graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver with a BA in History in 1998 and obtained his law degree from St. Mary’s University of San Antonio in 2001. Eric Driskell focuses his practice in the areas of family law and personal injury. His family law practice includes representing Fathers in divorce, custody, child support, post decree modifications, and restraining orders. In addition, Mr. Driskell engages in an avid personal injury practice including automobile accidents, ski accidents and medical malpractice. Eric Driskell is a member of Denver Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and American Association for Justice. Mr. Driskell is licensed to practice law in both State and Federal Courts in Colorado and Arkansas. Mr. Driskell is a regular volunteer for 9News’ Lawline Nine and Mr. Driskell is on several nonprofit Boards of Trustees. Mr. Driskell’s practice of law follows his life’s motto, which is to ensure that his name and practice of law is upheld to the highest of standards. “The only thing that I truly own in this world is my name and what it stands for”. Anytime Eric Driskell places his name on a pleading or a letter of representation it is done so with the same high standard as he places on his reputation and name.

Eric B. Limegrover is an Attorney at The Harris Law Firm. He earned his undergraduate degree in 2008 from Florida State University and worked as a software and website developer through law school at the University of Wyoming College of Law. During his time in law school, he argued before the State Supreme Court. As a lawyer, Eric has represented clients in matters ranging from simple traffic tickets to first-degree murder. As a child of a contentious and stressful divorce himself, Eric is invested in finding solutions that shield children from unnecessary trauma. Eric views his role as an attorney as one that requires close communication and personalized service. He takes the time to present clients a thorough explanation of their available options so they can make informed decisions for themselves and their families.

Emma Feeney is a passionate advocate and advisor for individuals experiencing distress in their employment. She is adept at handling labor and employment matters such as wrongful termination, discrimination and/or retaliation based on protected characteristics, and severance agreements. Her unique training and experience in bankruptcy and corporate law gives her the added know-how to assist in even the most complicated cases.

Emilio De Simone’s decision to go to law school stemmed from his desire to help people. Before pursuing a career in law, Emilio De Simone worked as an engineer designing computer chips for various high tech companies. He now uses his scientific background to defend those accused DUI, alcohol, and drug related crimes.. While working as engineer, Emilio’s mother was diagnosed with cancer, and while caring for his mother, he became frustrated with our healthcare system. It was this experience with the healthcare system as well as his desire to help people that prompted him to go to law school so that he could help people get the care they needed.. While preparing for the law school entrance exam, Emilio met an attorney that immediately recognized his potential and offered him a position at his law firm. As a result, Emilio continued to work as an engineer and also worked at a law firm while he was in law school. Emilio continued to work with the firm after passing the bar exam for a short period of time.. He enjoys using his training in the sciences in conjunction with his training in the law. He continues to further his scientific education so that he can put forth the type of defense needed to defend against the scientific evidence that is presented by the prosecution in blood alcohol, breath alcohol, and drug cases. Emilio is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the DUI Defense Lawyer’s Association, and the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar. He has received training from all of these organizations in addition to the furthering of his scientific training thru Axion Labs where he was able to obtain the Lawyer-Scientist recognition from the American Chemical Society. This is a prestigious recognition obtained by a select few lawyers throughout the country that have made concentrated efforts in the area of alcohol and drug defense.. Defending the accused in DUI, alcohol, and drug cases is technically challenging and Emilio’s unique background is what allows his clients to have the representation they need to obtain the best possible outcome in their case. In order to succeed in in cases involving scientific evidence, a person with a scientific background is needed to defend the case. Emilio is that person, and his passion for defending these cases is evident from his work in the courtroom.

Ellie Lockwood is an associate attorney at Reilly Pozner LLP.  She focuses her practice on complex civil and intellectual property litigation.  She has gained significant litigation experience at Reilly Pozner and has successfully argued against a stay and protective order in a multi-million dollar RICO lawsuit in federal court.  Recently, Ellie assisted client with obtaining prejudgment attachment orders, temporary restraining orders, and a preliminary injunction freezing assets until trial in a case involving claims for violation of the Colorado Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act and civil conspiracy.  She has significant experience with contempt and post-judgment proceedings.  She also helped with obtaining dissolution of a temporary restraining order and defeating a motion for preliminary injunction, leading to the plaintiff’s complete dismissal of a trade secret misappropriation suit against client in federal court.  In 2011, she helped to obtain a complete defense verdict for a private equity firm in a bench trial, successfully defended the verdict on appeal, and obtained an award of attorneys’ fees and costs totaling nearly $1 million for client.  In 2013 and 2014, she was a member of the trial team representing the rights of AIG as a certificateholder in connection with a proposed $8.5 billion settlement of mortgage-backed securities claims against Bank of America in New York Supreme Court in Manhattan.. She also has experience with drafting complaints, dispositive motions practice, e-discovery, taking and defending depositions, trial work, expert witnesses, motions practice for temporary relief, including injunctions, stays, and protective orders, evidentiary hearings and argument, contempt hearings, cases with parallel criminal proceedings, and appellate work.  The majority of cases she has worked on involve fraud claims and business torts, including breach of fiduciary duty claims and claims in the mortgage-backed securities context.. Ellie  has an active pro bono practice.  In 2012, she served as Special Counsel for the State Public Defenders Office and in that capacity represented an indigent person in the Denver County Court.  She obtained a complete dismissal in that criminal case one week before trial was scheduled to begin.  Ellie was also part of the team of attorneys that secured a landmark settlement with the State of Colorado in a civil rights lawsuit over provision of competency evaluations to pre-trial detainees.  She is an active member of the Colorado Lawyers Committee, where she participates in the Mental Health Task Force and the Lobato School Finance Litigation Task Force.  She recently received back-to-back recognition from the Colorado Lawyers Committee for her assistance on the Legal Center v. Bicha case (2013) and the Lobato v. State of Colorado case (2012).  She also is a member of the Faculty of Federal Advocates Counsel/Co-counsel Program, which provides pro bono representation in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado in civil cases where the judge has determined the case is sufficiently complicated to warrant representation.. She is committed to improving diversity in the Denver legal community and is actively involved in the Diversity & Inclusiveness Committee at Reilly Pozner LLP.

Elizabeth practices exclusively in family law, having served hundreds of clients during her tenure with their divorces, parenting, and child support cases. Elizabeth’s family law practice has focused on asset and business valuation, income valuation, complex divorce, parental responsibilities, child relocation, and child support matters, among others.. Elizabeth speaks both Spanish and Italian and uses these skills to assist non-native speakers in navigating through domestic matters.. Elizabeth’s outstanding legal work and professionalism has been recognized by her selection for inclusion in The Best Lawyers In America© 2021, 2022 and 2023 for her practice in the areas of Family Law and Family Law Arbitration, her selection as a Colorado Super Lawyer® “Rising Star” from 2017-2023, by the judicial officers of Arapahoe County, who invited her to serve on their Best Practices Committee, and by Law Week Colorado, who named her as one of only seven “Up and Coming Lawyers” for 2015.. Elizabeth graduated from the University of Colorado Law School with Honors in Juvenile and Family Law. Elizabeth was a partner at a prior Denver Metro Area family law firm before joining the GEM family team on August 1, 2019. She received additional family law experience as a law clerk to Judge Norman D. Haglund on the domestic docket in Denver District Court.. Elizabeth is a top litigator, displaying confidence, poise and an ability to pivot and think on her feet in the courtroom. However, she is also a firm believer in mediation and alternative dispute resolution, assisting clients in settling matters before they reach the courthouse. Elizabeth is trained in Collaborative Law, whereby parties commit to resolving their dissolution of marriage cooperatively and without the court’s involvement.

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.

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).

Education. University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, 2013, Juris Doctor,University of Colorado at Denver, 2009 Bachelor of Arts. Experience. Danielle’s practice focuses on complex financial matters, parental responsibilities, interstate jurisdictional disputes, drafting and negotiating marital agreements, and challenges to and enforcement of marital agreements. In addition, Danielle has experience with various family law-related appellate matters. Danielle believes in the pursuit of settlement whenever possible, while recognizing the litigation skills are invaluable when settlement cannot be achieved.. Danielle earned her J.D. from the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law, where she focused on her passion for family law. While in law school, Danielle had the privilege of working as a judicial intern for the Honorable Judges David Prince and Robert L. Lowrey of the 4th Judicial District. This experience provided Danielle with the opportunity to further develop her legal writing and research skills, as well as the opportunity to learn the intricacies of the legal system. Danielle has also interned with Metro Volunteer Lawyers, assisting in the Family Law Court Program. Her time there was instrumental in both expanding upon her knowledge of the divorce process, and also instilled in Danielle a desire to give back to the community.. While in law school, Danielle had the privilege of working as a judicial intern for the Honorable Judges David Prince and Robert L. Lowrey of the 4th Judicial District. This experience provided Danielle with the opportunity to further develop her legal writing and research skills, as well as the invaluable opportunity to learn the intricacies of the legal system.. Danielle also interned with Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL), assisting clients in the Family Law Court Program. Her time at MVL was instrumental in both expanding upon her knowledge of the divorce process, and also instilled in Danielle a desire to give back to the community.. In addition, Danielle worked as a legal research assistant for three of her law school professors, in areas of family law, evidence, constitutional and natural resources law. In her role as research assistant, Danielle assisted in drafting an article on standing and environmental harm, published in early 2013 in the University of Virginia Environmental Law Journal. Danielle’s research assistant work also includes contributions published in a tri-yearly treatise supplement on evidence.

Edmund Robinson is an associate on the firm’s Civil Litigation, Real Estate & Business Law Teams. A former business owner himself, Edmund understands entrepreneurs' unique legal challenges.. Edmund handles complex civil litigation matters at the macro and micro levels. He represents a wide range of businesses and is also an experienced advisor to tech start-up founders.. Representative matters

Dustin attended the Georgia Institute of Technology (“Georgia Tech”) where he received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. During his time at Georgia Tech, Dustin worked as a machinist in the Mechanical Engineering Prototype Machine Shop, was president of both his fraternity and Reck Club (an organization dedicated to maintaining the traditions of Georgia Tech), and was actively involved in the school’s outdoor program.. Before starting law school in southwest Virginia, Dustin worked for his uncle’s logging company in northern Minnesota, hiked 1000 of the Appalachian Trail and worked for a concrete framing company in Charleston, South Carolina.. Dustin received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Appalachian School of Law. While on scholarship, Dustin regularly volunteered his time coaching an elementary school Lego Robotics team and became a national moot court champion.. The day after law school graduation, Dustin and his wife packed a moving truck and drove to Denver with their two dogs to find a place to live and begin practicing law.. Dustin’s hobbies include trail running, hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, and skiing.. Dustin's practice in primarily focused on personal injury.  He is a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College and a partner at Taussig & Taussig, P.C.

During law school, Mr. Chayet's grandmother, Letty Milstein, was the principle party in one of the most controversial and public elder law cases in the state of Colorado. The Estate of Milstein v. Ayers, 955 P.2d 78 (Colo. App. 1998), is a landmark probate case which upholds and protects the right to counsel and due process of incapacitated adults in Colorado and has been codified into the Colorado Uniform Protective Proceedings Act (the guardianship and conservatorship laws). This experience was the impetus for Mr. Chayet's career long practice commitment to the field of elder law and probate litigation.. Mr. Chayet is the Co-Chairman of the Elder Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association and the recipient of Colorado Super Lawyers 2009 Rising Star in Elder Law. A sampling of Mr. Chayet's broad experience in elder law and complex probate litigation includes: Litigating contested guardianship and conservatorship proceedings for adults and minors; Litigating will contests and fiduciary defense actions; Representation of guardians, conservators and fiduciaries; Trust administration and trust litigation; Drafting complex wills and complex trusts; and Contested and non-contested estate administration.. Mr. Chayet's expertise in the area of elder law has also been demonstrated through his publishing in the areas of elder law as well as public speaking appearances including appearing on the Colorado television show Senior Survival, being a frequent guest lecturer for the University of Denver College of Law Institute for Advanced Legal Studies, and lecturing on various elder law topics for Continuing Legal Education International, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Colorado Bar Association.. Mr. Chayet is an active member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys where the Academy asked Mr. Chayet to serve on the Academy's Membership Committee, Practice Development Committee as well as serving as an officer of the Colorado Chapter of NAELA. Mr. Chayet continues to be an active member of the Colorado Bar Association where fellow Colorado attorneys nominated Mr. Chayet to be a Fellow of the Colorado Bar Foundation.. Mr. Chayet, born and raised in Denver, Colorado, is continuing in the footsteps of his family in assisting the philanthropic and civic community of Colorado, by serving on the board of many not-for-profit organizations including the Guardianship Alliance of Colorado, Colorado Citizens for Accountability, Allied Jewish Apartments, Jewish Senior Recreation Network, the Foundation For Hope and the Life Source Services Hospice. Mr. Chayet received his Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado School of Law. Mr. Chayet's undergraduate training was at the University of California at Berkeley and at the University of Colorado at Boulder where he received his Bachelor of Arts.

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.

Douglas Baier’s practice focuses on insurance defense, premises liability, products liability, sports & recreation law, and high exposure personal injury claims. Mr. Baier is also experienced with workers’ compensation and social security disability matters.. After graduating cum laude from University of Miami School of Law, Mr. Baier began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in Miami, Florida, managing a felony and misdemeanor caseload. Since then, Mr. Baier has handled a wide range of civil litigation in Florida, Washington, California, and Colorado.

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.

Dorothy Walsh Ripka doesn’t just practice family law, she lives and breathes it. With over two decades of relentless dedication to her craft, Dorothy is not just an attorney; she’s a passionate advocate committed to crafting innovative legal strategies tailored to each client’s unique situation.. As a seasoned litigator with over twenty-four years of experience, Dorothy thrives in the heat of high-conflict and complex family law matters. Licensed in six states, her expertise is sought after across the nation, but her heart lies in the Denver Metropolitan area, where she has honed her skills and built a reputation for excellence.. Throughout her career, Dorothy has not only represented her clients with compassion and determination but has also served as a beacon of knowledge and mentorship for fellow attorneys. Her commitment to education and leadership shines through in her role as a Litigation Partner at a national family law firm, where she spent twenty-one years shaping the next generation of legal minds.. Dorothy’s journey to becoming a powerhouse in family law began with a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from St. Louis University. Her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, obtained from the University of Illinois-Springfield, adds a unique perspective to her legal practice, enriching her understanding of human behavior and emotions in the courtroom. Dorothy was a nationally ranked tennis player while attending University of Illinois Springfield and was inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015.. “ I have a passion for what I do, and am strengthened by the opportunities to be an advocate for my clients. I approach each case with a creative and individualized litigation strategy. It is my obligation to both prepare to litigate as well as settle a case based upon my client’s personalized goals and needs.” Her approach to each case is not just strategic; it’s deeply personal. Dorothy understands that every client’s story is different, and she approaches each challenge with creativity and empathy, ensuring that her clients’ goals and needs are at the forefront of every decision.. When she’s not navigating the complexities of family law, you’ll find Dorothy on the tennis court, where her competitive spirit still burns bright. Off the court, she cherishes moments with her husband, daughter, and loyal canine companion, finding balance and joy in both her professional and personal pursuits.

Dorian Geisler earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of California at Berkeley, his Master’s Degree from the University of Iowa, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan Law School, where he graduated cum laude.. He focuses his practice primarily in the areas of family law and criminal defense. Prior to his employment as an associate at the Law Offices of Rodger Daley, Dorian clerked for the Honorable Diana Terry at the Colorado Court of Appeals.. Dorian combines a fierce attention to detail in his written work, rooted in his experience as a Clerk, and an empathetic approach to clients, rooted in his experience as a teacher, with a pragmatic outlook on cases. Dorian is able to negotiate without compromise, collaborate across differences, or take a case to trial, as necessary.

Divorce work can be trying and can also be challenging and sometimes very complicated, but because I care so much about people, I find joy in doing the job every single day. Having worked as a family law lawyer exclusively for the past 20 years I can easily say that I am an expert in my field and that I have built a team of experts that provide excellent service and top-notch legal skills.  I have had the opportunity to enhance or help the lives of many individuals and their families during their most difficult and challenging times. Whether it is a divorce, a custody battle, a modification of maintenance or child support or modification of a custody or parenting time order, defense or prosecution of a contempt matter or mediation of one of those matters, I have been there to ease my client's minds and provide them with top notch legal representation (or settlement, in the event of mediations). My goal is always to negotiate an amicable settlement or resolution, but when matters require trial or court, I have a total of 24 years of litigation experience and I have taken hundreds of cases to trial. I am a published author of a legal article, a continuing legal education presenter and currently the Vice Chair of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. And a former Chair of the Colorado Bar Association's Family Law Section. My former associate, Jamie Rutten, and current associate Melina Moses have filed several appeals and with two, successful in creating or upholding new law related to non-parent paternity and maternity actions.  Every year since 2011, my peers rated me as a Super Lawyer, and since 2012 I have been rated as a Top 100 Colorado Super Lawyer, a Top 50 Colorado Women Super Lawyer, and since 2015 a 5280 Top Lawyer. I have been named Best Lawyer in the family law  and mediation fields by Best Lawyers, and CCB has been named a Best Firm by the same and US News.  I have built multiple teams of excellent, highly-rated family law lawyers during my years as a mentor and leader of the family law section in our firm(s).  I and am proud to say my team is as successful as I am at providing the specialization and expertise a client needs in a family law case.  My personal specialty is working on high asset, high net-worth, high income divorce and custody matters. I also work on many divorces where business are involved, and/or complex financials, trusts, pre-nuptials and pos-nuptials, and other complex issues. My team includes ten associates, ranging in gender, age, and years of experience and we are supported by 5 experienced family law paralegals.  My firm, Ciancio, Ciancio Brown, P.C. (CCB) has total of 15 attorneys that specialize in most "typical" areas of law, including business disputes, real estate, commercial and civil litigation, criminal law, personal injury law, wrongful death, and employment law. Our strengths include our "specialization" our "expertise" and our "dedication" to our clients. This gives me, my team and our firm the edge that is necessary in today's complex and challenging legal world.   We practice law throughout the State of Colorado with offices located in Denver, Broomfield,  and Breckenridge. Recently we also acquired a long-time all mediation/arbitration business that handles all types of family law mediations, where we offer a variety of mediators, experience, rates, hours, and all new high-tech means of scheduling and settlement procedures. If you need a legal expert I hope you consider CCB in your time of need, and I promise you'll be impressed.

Dianne Sawaya was born and raised in the great city of Denver, Colorado, which makes helping the people of Denver that much more special. She attended University of Colorado in Boulder where she was a pre-medicine student and received her Bachelor of Arts. Her pre-medicine undergraduate studies help her to understand what her personal injury clients are truly coping with. It allows her to communicate with doctors and medical professionals, as well as explain complicated medicinal issues to people.. She first knew she wanted to be a lawyer when she read that iconic Family Circus cartoon. It says, “When I grow up, I don’t want to be a lady–I want to be a lawyer.” And that is exactly what she did!While the cartoon inspired her as a child, it was her advocacy skills and drive to help the people of Denver that led her to law school, where she received her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver College of Law. While attending law school, she also worked as a law clerk at the Denver District Sawaya’s desire to bring a more personal, compassionate approach as a Denver personal injury lawyer led her to found The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya. After all, they call it “personal injury” for a reason – you’re injured, and it’s personal.. She is so incredibly passionate about taking everything her team–attorneys, paralegals, etc.– has to offer and finding the best outcome for her clients. She truly values the trust her clients place in her and the moments when she is able to give them the relief they’ve been searching for. Her belief in personal attention and providing services tailored for each client who has been seriously injured has led her to become the most visible female personal injury lawyer in Denver. She devotes her law practice to victims of car accidents, truck accidents, those injured on the job, and those who have been harmed by the negligence or carelessness of others.. Dianne is licensed to practice law in Colorado and the District of Columbia. Dianne Sawaya has practiced law for over 30 years, and has devoted 20 of those years to achieving personal injury settlements for accident victims. She practices law in Colorado District Courts, U.S. District Courts in Colorado and Washington, D.C., and U.S. Courts of Appeals in Colorado and Washington, D.C. Dianne has also written a free legal guide, Fighting for Justice, to help fight those who have harmed you, available here:. Her legal career has even extended to the halls of Congress and a wide range of state legislatures, and she has served as an elected representative in Washington, D.C.. Dianne consistently cheers on the Denver teams–go Broncos, Nuggets, and Avs! In general, she still loves exploring everything Denver has to offer–this is Dianne’s city. There is a great Lebanese restaurant with an unmistakable ambience that she frequents, and will eat Italian every day of the week if she can. She strives to shop and eat local, always trying to invest in the Denver community.. To relax and unwind, she’ll watch her favorite television shows–Andy of Mayberry and Anthony Bordain. Dianne couldn’t tell you how many times she’s seen her favorite films–Seabiscuit and Rocky.. Areas of Practice:. Car AccidentsSemi-Truck AccidentsDrunk Driving AccidentsMotorcycle AccidentsBrain InjuriesSpinal Cord InjuriesBirth InjuriesSlip & Fall AccidentsPremises LiabilityDog BitesBicycle & Pedestrian AccidentsNursing Home Abuse and NeglectWrongful DeathProduct LiabilityConstruction AccidentsBurns, Explosions & ElectrocutionsWorkers’ Compensation

Diane O’Neil’s experience spans the energy sector from the
point of extraction at the wellhead and mine to the downstream public utility
consumer, and from the traditional oil and gas and mining extractive industries
to renewable and new energy technologies.. Diane earned a B.A. in biology with a specialization in
marine sciences from the Boston University in 2002 and a law degree from the University
of Denver in 2007. In addition she was admitted to practice patent law through
the United States Patent and Trademark Office in 2007.