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

D. J. Marcus is a trial attorney with years of experience in the courtroom. He has built a portfolio of trial victories in complex commercial litigation and real estate disputes. Able to guide clients through mediation to obtain favorable settlements, D. J. is also ready to take cases all the way to verdict. He appears in districts across the state of Colorado and the Colorado Court of Appeals.. He is Colorado’s expert on The Hague Convention on Service Abroad and the Colorado Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act, litigating and successfully domesticating judgments from Hong Kong, South Korea, and other foreign countries. D. J. has tried cases involving Colorado’s Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA) and the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act. He helps businesses protect trade secrets and competitive advantage through enforcement of non-disclosure, non-solicitation, and non-compete agreements and defends employees from overzealous assertions of the same. D. J. resolves commercial and residential landlord/tenant disputes and conflicts arising out of the purchase and sale of commercial and residential real property. He also aids in corporate structuring, helping clients avoid or minimize litigation risk while setting up LLCs, partnerships, or small, closely-held corporations, and assists clients in resolving tax controversies on both state and federal levels.. D. J. recognizes that obtaining a judgment is only half the battle, so he has developed a talent for collecting on the judgments he wins for his clients. He has successfully asserted fraudulent transfer claims against judgment debtors hoping to hide assets and has an extensive toolbox to make his clients whole after prevailing at trial.

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

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

Corey Holton is a trial lawyer who represents individuals injured by someone else's negligence. Corey is passionate about standing up for his clients rights.

Consecutively named by Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” in Construction Law, Product Liability, and Real Estate, and among only 2.5% of lawyers in Colorado named by Super Lawyers as “Rising Stars”, Mr. Krueger has a successful track record as an Attorney and Counselor. His experience includes shepherding and litigating all phases of complex disputes in state and federal courts, and he advises sophisticated clients on business transactions and risk management.. Mr. Krueger also has extensive political experience including organizing, campaign management and fundraising.

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

Commercial litigation partner at Poulson, Odell & Peterson, LLC focusing on complex natural resources litigation and administrative law. Licensed in all state courts in Colorado, Wyoming, and North Dakota. Licensed in all federal courts in Colorado and Wyoming, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Experience before the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, the Bureau of Land Management, the Interior Board of Land Appeals, and the Office of Hearings and Appeals (Department of the Interior).

Colorado criminal defense attorney Megan Scafiddi has vast experience winning charge reductions and dismissals in all types of criminal matters. She is especially skilled in handling serious felony motions and appellate cases. And she is devoted to clearing her clients’ records and restoring their rights.. Megan Scafiddi earned her JD from California Western School of Law. And she received her BA from UC Irvine. The National Trial Lawyers has selected her as a Top 40 under 40. And AVVO granted her Client’s Choice status.

Colorado criminal defense attorney Kaitlin Johnson has devoted her entire legal career to defending people charged with crimes. She excels at negotiating favorable plea deals so clients can avoid the time and expense of trials.. Kaitlin received her J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and her B.A. from the University of Texas at El Paso.

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

Colleen Kelley is an associate attorney at Wolf Law. She has dedicated her practice to providing excellent and compassionate representation of the highest quality in criminal cases. She understands that every criminal case is as unique as the individuals involved.   From the very beginning of her practice, Ms. Kelley has witnessed the enormous and often life changing consequences that criminal charges and convictions can have on a person.

Co author of, Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Practice Guide (practical legal advice, guidance, and strategies for employees, HR professionals, and attorneys).

Clients want to know, is my case worth fighting? After reviewing the facts of your case, Nicole will let you know. Her insights are hard-fought in 12+ years of litigating business matters and achieving outcomes that improve her clients’ lives. From defamation to breach of fiduciary duties to fraud, complex contract disputes, commercial real estate litigation, and all else between, Nicole tries and argues matters from both sides of the aisle, plaintiff and defendant, in federal and state courts and arbitration venues throughout the United States.. A former federal law clerk in the busiest trial court in the United States, Nicole’s trial practice focuses on one thing: the success of her clients. She works with dedication, tenacity and commitment to prevail in significant, high-stakes business disputes that others won’t try. Past successes in underdog cases of IP theft and trade secret litigation have restored claimant property to the rightful owners and defended against millions of dollars in claimed damages.. Putting the client first also means giving clients greater access to talented and skilled attorneys. Nicole is an instructor for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), where she builds up skills of fellow litigators. She’s been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star and recognized as an “Up and Coming Lawyer” and a “Compleat Lawyer” by Law Week Colorado. Nicole was also nominated “Forty Under Forty” by The Denver Business Journal.

Clients recovering from an injury sustained during auto or other accident need support in their recovery. I am passionate about ensuring my clients receive the compensation and support they require to reach maximum recovery.. My philosophy is take care of the legal aspects of my clients' return to health so that they can focus their energy on what's most important.

Clement is the founding attorney of Block45 Legal. He is a registered patent attorney and well versed in advising clients on business, Taxation, and Intellectual Property matters. His breadth of experience allows him to provide innovative yet realistic solutions to any growing business.. Clement is a graduate of the University of Colorado, Boulder where he earned a degree in Evolutionary Biology. Mr. Hayes then attended St. Mary’s University School of Law where he graduated Cum Laude. During his time at St. Mary’s he served as the Editor in Chief of the St. Mary’s Law Journal on Legal Malpractice and Ethics and was a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Edward C. Prado of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Prior to launching Block45 Legal, Mr. Hayes was an attorney with Messner Reeves LLP where he managed the intellectual property portfolio of a fortune 200 company. Mr. Hayes is a long-standing member of the American Intellectual Property Association (AIPLA) and Vice President of the Denver Chamber of Commerce Leads Group D.. Outside of the office, Clement and his wife Audrey are parents to their two-year-old daughter. The Hayes family are Colorado natives and enjoy taking trips to the mountains to hike with their French Bulldog, Tuesday and Boxer, Sebastian.

Clayton E. Wire graduated from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in both Editorial Journalism and Political Science, with a focus on international relations. Mr. Wire received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. While attending law school, Mr. Wire served as Editor in Chief of the globally recognized Denver Journal of International Law and Policy. Mr. Wire was also an intern at the Colorado State Public Defender’s Appellate Division. Upon graduation, Mr. Wire was admitted to the Order of St. Ives, an honors society for Sturm College of Law graduates within the top percentiles of each graduating class.. Prior to joining Starrs Mihm, LLP, Mr. Wire clerked for the Honorable Nancy J. Lichtenstein of the Colorado Court of Appeals.. Mr. Wire’s practice includes the areas of civil rights, employment litigation, professional malpractice, business torts, and general civil litigation. Mr. Wire is admitted to practice in the State of Colorado, as well as in the United States District Court for the State of Colorado.

Clare focuses her practice on civil and commercial litigation. She has worked on complex business disputes involving a variety of companies, from family businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. Clare has experience in all aspects and phases of litigation including e-discovery, trial preparation, trial, and appeal. She is an experienced case manager who has directed the work of trial teams on some of the firm’s largest cases. Clare’s legal research and writing skills allow her to tackle the most difficult, and often novel, issues faced by the firm’s clients.. Before entering private practice, Clare served as judicial law clerk to the Hon. Nancy E. Rice of the Colorado Supreme Court. Through the clerkship Clare gained valuable research and writing experience as well as exposure to diverse areas of civil and criminal law.. Clare ranked fourth in her graduating class at the University of Colorado School of Law. In law school, she served as an articles editor for the Colorado Journal of International Environmental Law and Policy. She also won the Rothgerber Moot Court competition. She holds dual undergraduate degrees in political science and philosophy.

Christopher joined McGeady Becher as a special district attorney in 2019. He is a graduate of the University of Denver College of Law, where he earned an Environmental and Natural Resources Law Certificate.. Of his special district practice, Christopher says, “Growing up in rural Colorado, I am thrilled to be able to work with property owners, developers and local governments to find creative solutions that provide services to meet the ever-changing needs of Coloradoans.”. Prior to joining the Firm, Christopher worked as an associate attorney for a Denver law firm where he gained litigation and jury trial experience. Following law school, he also served as a Judicial Fellow for the Honorable Judge Bachmeyer in the 1st Judicial District, Golden, CO, and as a Policy Analyst for the Colorado Senate Office.. Awards. Best Advocate (2015), Buffalo-Niagara Mock Trial Competition (Buffalo, NY)Community Involvement. Mentor, DU Law Professional Mentorship ProgramVolunteer juror/judge for mock trial competitionsGet to Know Christopher Better…. When he is not practicing law, Christopher enjoys spending time on the Western Slope, the Denver Botanic Gardens, and playing card and board games with friends.

Christine E. Breen, Esq. grew up in an oil and gas family in the heart of the oil and gas industry in Houston, TX. In accordance with the "family business," she practices Oil and Gas Law as an Associate Attorney with Cantafio Hammond, P.C. in its Denver, CO office. Ms. Breen takes pride in working with, and representing, Oil and Gas Companies, as well as mineral owners. She is a member of the American Association of Professional Landmen, the Denver Petroleum Club, and the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation.. Christine joined Cantafio Hammond PC in May 2013. While she mainly focuses on Oil and Gas law, Christine also practices as a commercial litigator, and negotiates commercial transactions. Christine's other areas of practice include employment, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and alternative dispute resolution.. Giving back to her community is of utmost importance to Christine. She volunteers as an attorney with Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veterans; a free clinic serving Colorado's veterans. She provides pro-bono and means based representation to veterans in need. Ms. Breen is awaiting her certification from the Veterans' Administration and intends to practice military law once certified.. As a descendent of original Colorado pioneers, Christine moved to Colorado after obtaining her Masters in Environmental Law and Policy and Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School. She intends to reconnect with her ancestral roots, and work to secure the energy future of Colorado.. In addition to her degrees from Vermont Law School, she also holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy; both from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.. While Christine likes to joke that she bleeds Oil and Gas, she also enjoys the Arts, playing with her dog Sasha, and taking advantage of the other natural resources this great state provides via rock climbing, skiing, hiking, and most other outdoor activities.

Chris was born and raised in Kansas and graduated from Newton High School in 1994. Upon graduating from high school, Chris enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed on board the guided missile cruiser USS ANZIO. After being honorably discharged, he moved to Manhattan, Kansas where he intended to earn a college degree.. Prior to entering his first semester, he was hired by the Manhattan Fire Department and worked as a professional firefighter/EMT for several years before leaving that position to move to Denver and begin his undergraduate studies at the University of Colorado. After completing several semesters at CU, Chris transferred to Rutgers University where he completed his degree in political science with highest honors before earning his law degree from the University of Kansas in 2007.. Once admitted to the Colorado bar, he worked as an associate at a large defense litigation firm representing doctors and other healthcare professionals in malpractice and licensing issues along with construction companies in defect litigation.. Since 2009, Chris has concentrated his practice on representing individuals who have been harmed by the acts of other people, professionals, corporations, and insurance companies. These claims include significant injuries from car, tractor-trailer, and motorcycle collisions,  wrongful death, premises liability, and  insurance bad faith/illegal claims handling. Chris is an experienced litigator having recovered millions of dollars for his clients through settlements and numerous trials.

Chris transitioned into private practice after serving as a state prosecutor in the 18th Judicial District. He is licensed in Colorado and New York, and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He has litigated cases throughout the country—including Colorado, New York, Florida, and California.. After serving as litigation counsel to the Lehman Brothers estate for the past decade, Chris’ practice has expanded to nearly all aspects of business and commercial litigation, from contract and fraud disputes to legal malpractice and land partition and fraudulent transfer/successor liability cases.. Chris has tried over 40 jury trials, with a particular emphasis on cases against the Colorado Attorney General and post-judgment litigation. He also regularly speaks to the Colorado Livestock Association regarding legal issues impacting Colorado’s agriculture industry.. Chris is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and has been listed as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2013-2019. He has also earned selection to the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.. Some of his successes include:

Chris Koupal is Of Counsel to Parker Lipman, LLP, where his practice concentrates on civil trial work, with an emphasis on automobile accidents, ski and snowboard accidents, medical and legal malpractice and premises liability.. Chris has repeatedly been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America. Martindale-Hubble recognizes Chris’s skills with an “AV-Preeminent” rating, the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards based upon a lengthy peer review process. Chris has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” and a “Rising Star” by Colorado Super Lawyers / 5280 Magazine. Chris has been named one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” for Colorado by The National Trial Lawyers for 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. In 2012, Chris was named “Top 40 Under 40” by The National Trial Lawyers.. Chris is a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice, where he is the co-founder and co-chair of the AAJ Ski Area Litigation Group. He is also a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Denver Bar Association, and the Judge William E. Doyle Inn of Court. Chris regularly writes and speaks on issues related to personal injury, ski accident and medical malpractice litigation.. A Colorado native, Chris graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and the University of Denver College of Law. While in law school, Chris served as a member and a general editor for the Denver University Law Review.. Chris is proud to give his time and serve as Chair of the Board of Trustees for Havern School, a school for children with learning disabilities in Littleton, CO. He enjoys spending time in the Colorado outdoors camping and skiing with his wife and his three children.

Chris is an experienced trial lawyer and one of the founding partners of Make Right Law. He focuses his practice on serious personal injury and wrongful death claims as well as fire damage resulting from negligently started wildfires. He is a second-generation trial lawyer who literally grew up living in his father’s law firm which was on the first floor of Make Right Law’s current Texas office. Chris and his father, Tim Hoffman, lived upstairs above the law firm and Chris grew up working every job in the firm before going to college at the University of Texas where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy with Honors. He then went to the University of Texas Law School where he bested 63 fellow students to win the Thad T. Hutcheson 1st Year Moot Court Competition. He graduated near the top of his class in 1997 with Honors.. His first job out of law school was as a staff attorney for the Texas Department of Insurance where he pursued enforcement actions against insurance companies who violated Texas insurance laws. But after a year, the inevitable return to his father’s firm happened and he went to work for Hoffman, Sheffield & Sauseda where he worked until 2001 when he was made a partner and the firm became Hoffman, Sheffield, Sauseda & Hoffman, PLLC.. Chris’s first trial with the firm resulted in what, at the time, was the single largest medical malpractice verdict in Potter County history. Since then, he has been representing those who are the victims of reckless behavior and safety rule violations, including car wrecks, truck wrecks, medical malpractice, construction injuries, burn injuries and all manner of personal injury and wrongful death cases. Although Chris has represented a broad spectrum of people and families, his passion is representing children injured by negligence and families who have lost a child due to negligence. The strength of these children and their families in times of unspeakable tragedy has inspired Chris both personally and professionally to maintain a positive attitude and work hard to get the best results he can for all of his clients.. Chris is actively involved in several professional associations. He is the former President of the Panhandle Trial Lawyers Association and former Board Member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Chris is also a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association participating in the Auto/Truck Injury and Medical Malpractice practice groups. Chris is a frequent contributor to four litigation forums where injury attorneys exchange ideas and assist one another. Chris’s peers included him as a Texas Rising Star in 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2011 and have named him a Texas Super Lawyer for 2024. Chris has earned the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, which signifies the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards. His clients have frequently reviewed his services and on the strength of those reviews he has also been named a Platinum Client Champion.. In 2010, Chris became licensed in Colorado and his family moved to Denver, where he opened a second office for Hoffman, Sheffield, Sauseda & Hoffman. He actively practices law in both Texas and Colorado. In 2023, after his partners Tim Hoffman, Mike Sheffield, and J.E. Sauseda had transitioned to Of Counsel roles, Chris joined forces with distinguished trial lawyer Joe Lovell to form Make Right Law. The recent formation of Make Right Law has further energized Chris as he has added new fields of law to his repertoire including representing the victims of negligently caused wildfires.. Chris has two sons with whom he enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and hiking in the mountains of Colorado. He is passionate about music, playing guitar, attending live concerts whenever he gets the chance and spending time in front of his stereo listening to his collection of vinyl records. Chris’ motto as a trial lawyer is a rough paraphrase of a Maya Angelou poem: Rather than dwelling on accepting the things I cannot change; I prefer to change the things I cannot accept. He believes that while getting just compensation to his clients is tremendously important and sometimes life changing, the real aim of being a trial lawyer is to make things right for his clients by preventing what has happened to his clients from happening again, being a voice for his clients, helping his clients through some of the worst times of their lives, and holding those who are responsible for his clients’ injuries accountable. His desire to make it right for his clients, was the inspiration for the firm’s name, Make Right Law.

Chod Law, LLC is a boutique law firm dedicated to helping all individuals who have been the victims of personal injury through the negligent acts of others with a specialty in representing railroad employees and their families throughout the United States.  Our mission is to vigorously defend the rights of every client, provide guidance through the complex world of civil litigation, and obtain the maximum possible recovery for all harms and losses sustained.  This mission is accomplished through a commitment to hard work, regular client communication, attention to detail, and a dedication to assisting those needing help the most.