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The Law Offices of Bryan E. Kuhn, Counselor at Law, P.C. have a comprehensive knowledge of employment law issues because we represent both employees and employers. This knowledge helps us effectively represent our clients in negotiations or at trial.  In the course of our employment law practice in Denver, Colorado, we have handled many employment law matters, including wrontful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment.. In addition to our employment law practice, we also have deep experience with specific business law matters.  We provide business clients with tailored advice concerning the growth of their business. This includes addressing an array of legal concerns that arise when a business is expanding, such as issues involving new employees and securing necessary capital to finance growth.  Call today for a consultation!

Shannon has years of trial experience in state and federal courts, including jury and bench trials, arbitrations, and evidentiary and procedural hearings. Shannon litigates a wide variety of complex business disputes, construction disputes, fiduciary claims, employment issues, and landlord/tenant issues, with a specialization in construction. Shannon’s construction experience extends from contract negotiations assertion and defense of construction claims of owners, HOAs, general contractors, tradesman, and suppliers in public and private construction projects.. She has also represented individuals and companies in dealing with claims arising out of officer shareholder liability, piercing the corporate veil, and derivative actions. Some of Shannon’s notable case achievements include obtaining a non-dischargeable judgment of over a million dollars on a mechanic’s lien claim; proving violation of the Colorado Trust Fund; part of trial team obtaining total defense judgment on claims over $4,000,000 associated with piercing the corporate veil; jury verdict finding in favor of client on breach of fiduciary duty; and numerous grants of summary judgment resolving all claims in her clients’ favor.. Experienced and highly versatile, Shannon believes in educating her clients to assist them through the litigation process and help them make strategic, cost-efficient decisions.. Shannon is routinely invited to industry events and often lectures on construction issues including mechanic’s liens and bond claims, discovery issues, employment matters, ethical issues in the tripartite relationship, and collection issues, including overcoming hurdles in bankruptcy.

Sandra Hagen was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where she attended college and law school.  She ultimately gave up on the sub-zero winters and followed her siblings to Colorado.  She enjoys working with a great team of lawyers at Sawaya, Rose, McClure & Wilhite, where she does trial and appellate work.

Phil Harding can be seen weekly on Great Day Colorado answering questions on car accident and personal injury cases.  Mr. Harding personally deals with his clients.  Call for a free consulation.. Education:- B.A. Chemistry University of Colorado, 1986,- J.D. University of Denver, 1990. Admissions:-Colorado Bar, 1991-United States District Court, 1992-10th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2002-United States Supreme Court, 1994. Practice Areas:Civil Litigation; Appellate Work (Colorado Court of Appeal, Colorado Supreme Court, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, United States Supreme Court) Wrongful Death; Dram Shop Actions (Liquor Store and Bar Liability) Bad Faith Breach of Contract; Construction Defects and Defense; Corporate Disputes; Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Litigation. Member:Colorado Bar Association, Arapahoe Bar AssociationLife member - Million and Multi-Dollar Advocates Forum. Awards:. - Superlawyer 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. - Top 100 Trial Attroney Colorado - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023-Golden Key National Honor Society 1995-Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges 1984-85-Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges 1985-86-Who’s Who Among Rising Young Americans 1992-Who’s Who Among Rising Young Americans 1993-Who’s Who in American Law 1996/97-Personalities of America for Contributions to Business and Law 1998-Patent #6,067,012 awarded to Phil Harding 2000. Charitable Organizations/Non-Profits:-Director, Positive Coaching 1996 - 2008-Englewood Rotary, 1997 to 2015    International Director 1999 - 2004    President 2005-06

Paul D. Godec serves as Special Counsel for Kissinger & Fellman, P.C. Paul obtained his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1983 from Rice University and his Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis in 1986. After many years in private practice, Paul joined Kissinger & Fellman in October of 2010.. Paul focuses his practice in general business and corporate law, employment law, employment contracting, public employment, employment severance agreements, medical professional licensure and credentialing, and insurance defense. Paul's practice also involves complex civil litigation including contract, health care, employment, covenants not to compete, construction, construction defect, and civil rights. Paul's extensive experience has allowed him to resolve numerous cases successfully through trials or alternative dispute resolution, and to find winning and efficient solutions to his clients' legal needs.. Paul is a member of the American Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association (Health Law Section and Construction Law Section), and the Denver Bar Association. He has also written many publications and given numerous presentations including Defensible Termination Decisions, Colorado Claims (April 2011, Vol. 9, No.1), Protect Against 'Clean' Theft of Secrets Using Data-Scrubbing Programs, Denver Business Journal (November 14-20, 2008), with Robert Lelewski, Plugging Telecommunications Leaks of Proprietary Information, Denver Business Journal (April 11-17, 2008), "You're Fired" : Well-Documented Terminations May Trump Employment Claims, at the Colorado Claims Association Law Day (March 26, 2010), and Drug Testing of Workers' Compensation Claimants, at the Professionals in Workers' Compensation Annual Education Day (November 13, 2009).

Mari Newman is a founding member of Newman | McNulty, where her practice emphasizes Civil Rights and Employment Law, rooted in client-centered advocay, representation of martinalized communities, movement lawyering, and pro bono service. Mari has dedicated her entire career to advocating on behalf of the underdog and disenfranchised against government and corporate abuse.. Mari Newman has been honored by Best lawyers in America as Denver’s top Civil Rights lawyer and Denver’s top Employment lawyer for individuals. She was voted one of the top ten lawyers in the State of Colorado by Super Lawyers, across all areas of legal practice, and has been named a Super Lawyer for her civil rights and employment work for many many years. Mari Newman has received numerous awards for her work from organizations including the Southern Center for Human Rights, the ACLU of Colorado, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association Foundation, the LGBT Bar Association Foundation, and the Colorado Press Association, to name just a few.. Mari has been inducted into the very selective National College of Labor and Employment lawyers in recognition of her “devoted and distinguished career in the practice of labor and employment law in accordance with the highest ethical and professional standards,” and she has been repeatedly recognized as a top labor and employment lawyer by 5280 Magazine.. Martindale-Hubbell has rated Mari as AV Preeminent, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. Mari has also been honored as a Fellow of the Colorado Bar Foundation, a designation bestowed upon no more than five percent of the lawyers in Colorado for “outstanding dedication to the welfare of the community, the traditions of the profession and the maintenance and advancement of the objectives of the Colorado Bar Association.”. Mari’s civil rights work and community service extend outside the courtroom, where she serves on the Board of Directors for organizations including the Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and the Colorado LGBT Bar Association Foundation. Mari also advocates in the legislature, writes, lectures, and marches for social justice.

Laura works passionately and thoughtfully with businesses and individuals to maximize the benefit of their legal rights and to understand their legal obligations. She accomplishes this task by providing day-to-day advice, drafting customized policies and procedures and implementing those policies through employee trainings. She believes that clear guidelines—for managers as well as employees—is the best path to a productive workforce and litigation avoidance.. When litigation is necessary, Laura is an undaunted advocate for her clients in the courtroom. Laura litigates employment issues in federal courts and before administrative bodies as well as traditional civil matters in state and federal court, such as breach of contract, non-competition and trade secret litigation, landlord tenant disputes, construction defect cases and other business disputes.. Laura spends a substantial amount of time working with youth serving organizations including early childhood education centers, child care facilities, camps, community organizations and single skill building trainings. As a result of her board service in this area and her extensive experience representing youth serving organizations, Laura provides customized solutions and real world solutions to licensing issues and in response to county investigations.. Laura has received numerous awards for her work.

John A. Culver has advocated for the protection of civil rights both within and without the employment context for more than twenty five years. Mr. Culver graduated from the University of Kansas with honors in 1987 and from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1992. Mr. Culver is admitted to practice in front of the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and all Colorado state courts.Mr. Culver’s skills and achievements have been repeatedly recognized by his peers, as well as the Colorado judiciary. Most recently, Mr. Culver was elected to be a Fellow in the exclusive and prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. He was also named the 2014 Civil Rights Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers, the 2015 Colorado Constitutional Lawyer of the Year by Global Law Experts and the 2018 Lawyer of the Year for Employment and Labor Law by Lawyer Monthly. Mr. Culver has also been acknowledged as one of the Best Lawyers in America and one of the Top Rated Labor and Employment Lawyers in America by the National Law Journal and the American Lawyer. Since 2006, Mr. Culver has been recognized as one of Colorado’s top attorneys through Law and Politics and 5280 Magazine’s “Super Lawyer” nominations. From 2008 to the present, Mr. Culver has been voted as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in Colorado by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He has also received a prestigious AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for Preeminent Skills and Ethics. Martindale-Hubbell has also designated Mr. Culver as a Top Rated Lawyer in Employment and Labor Law. He has been named a Top Lawyer in Colorado by Best Lawyers, a Best Lawyer in Denver by the Denver Post, and a Top Lawyer in Denver and Beyond by 5280 Magazine.Mr. Culver’s knowledge of employment and civil rights law is without peer. Since 1997, Mr. Culver has instructed future lawyers in employment law, public sector employment law, civil rights litigation, and civil litigation as an adjunct professor at the Denver University College of Law. He also regularly instructs members of the Bar regarding similar topics, including as a lecturer at the National Convention for the National Employment Lawyer’s Association, the Annual Retreat of the Plaintiff’s Employment Lawyers Association, and numerous others. He has also appeared on Denver’s local network affiliates, as well as the ABC Nightly News, HBO Inside Sports, The Reggie Rivers Show and TheBradshaw Difference concerning his civil rights work. Mr. Culver is a former Co-Chair of the Colorado Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section.Mr. Culver is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer with a proven track record of success for his clients. As just two examples, Mr. Culver served as lead counsel in the certified age and benefits discrimination class action, Vaszlavik, et al. v. Storage Tech., which settled for $5 million and significant affirmative relief. He was also lead counsel in Drake v. TalMor Capital Management, LLC, and Edmond Melhado, in which this firm obtained a $3.5 million judgment (including attorney fees and interest) on behalf of their client. This is one of the very largest single plaintiff judgments in a Colorado employment case.Mr. Culver is a member of the American Arbitration Association’s panel of employment law arbitrators. Mr. Culver is currently accepting arbitrations.

Jennifer E. Schlatter focuses her practice on protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights, including: trademark prosecution, counseling, licensing and enforcement, including representation of clients in trademark proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; copyrights prosecution, counseling, licensing and enforcement; international trademark and copyright issues; IP and related litigation, including trademark infringement, false advertising, copyright infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition; publishing related transactions, including preparation and negotiation of publishing agreements; and transactional entertainment law.  She represents individual artists in preparing and negotiating business agreements, and protecting and licensing intellectual property rights.  Ms. Schlatter assists clients in entertainment-related matters as well.. Ms. Schlatter’s practice also includes the representation of clients in the area of employment law, including litigation of discrimination, restrictive covenant litigation, and advising clients regarding various personnel and workplace issues.

I have always placed top priority on representing clients vigorously and ethically to achieve the best results possible.. I have been a trial lawyer during my entire career and have appeared in Colorado State and Federal trial and appellate courts as well as trial courts in California, New Mexico, Missouri, Montana and Tennessee. I specialize in employment law and complex civil litigation and have been involved in many jury trials in both State and Federal Courts.. I pride myself in handling efficiently & professionally, virtually all kinds of complex litigation. I recognize the importance of protecting my clients’ reputations, as well as their financial & professional needs while striving to provide effective, cost-efficient representation in every aspect of my practice.. More informaiton about me as well as representative cases I have been involved in can be seen at my website at: http;//.

I am a graduate of Columbia (B.A., 1966) and the University of Colorado School of Law (J.D., 1969). I have been licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and the U.S. District Court of the District of Colorado since 1969. I am also admitted to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. I have practiced in Colorado since completing a clerkship with Justice Robert B. Lee of the Colorado Supreme Court. I have also served as a municipal court judge.. I have been practicing law for more than 45 years and for the last 35 of those years, have specialized in employment law. I devote approximately 80% of my practice to the representation of employees in labor and employment law disputes in the private sector.. I have represented numerous private and public employees before the EEOC, CCRD, OFO, the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board and various agencies and governmental entities. I have also represented employees in state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.. I am a long-time member of both NELA (National Employment Lawyers Association) and previously a member of the Board of Directors of PELA (Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association). I often advise colleagues with regard to legal issues that they may encounter from time to time.. Please be sure to leave email/phone number when reaching out via message. Thanks.

Daniel Combs represents employers in all aspects of federal and state court litigation and proceedings before federal and state administrative agencies. He has litigated claims under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, ERISA, and the FLSA, as well as state-law contract and court claims. Mr. Combs counsels employers on employee relations matters including hiring best practices, investigations, disciplinary actions, termination decisions, policies and procedures, confidentiality and restrictive covenants, protected concerted activities, and accommodation issues.. Mr. Combs also represents employers in NLRB representation and unfair labor practice proceedings, and has substantial hearing and trial work before the NLRB and in labor arbitration.. Mr. Combs is admitted to practice in Colorado; the United States District Court for the Districts of Colorado and the Eastern District of Wisconsin; and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Certified in Labor and Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2017 - “Warrior of Justice” Award (SCBA). 2022 - "Top Lawyers ~ Landlord Tenant Law" (Denver 5280 Magazine). April L. Jones, Esq., is in solo practice at Colorado Affordable Legal Services, LLC which is a limited-scope modern law practice.  April obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree (English) from the University of Utah (’02) and is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law School (’05).  She is a veteran tenant rights & fair housing law attorney that presents regular educational clinic’s and workshops on landlord tenant related matters in Denver, Jefferson and Arapahoe Counties.  April is also the 2017 recipient of the Sam Cary Bar Association “Warrior of Justice” Award.. April is also the Co-founder & Legal Services Director at the Colorado Eviction Defense Center (CEDC).  The Mission of the CEDC is to be a valuable community stakeholder that provides information on the legal rights of tenants, the legal process, legal procedures and affordable legal representation when needed to “Balance the Scales of Justice”.. The CEDC is a non-profit, self-sustaining law firm that provides tenants with Access to Justice in the form of advocacy based upon the principles of a Modern Law Practice Initiative (unbundled).  The CEDC developed the Housing Eviction Legal Program (HELP) project to close the civil justice gap in Colorado and to minimize the direct negative effect of eviction actions that can often lead to homelessness.  Call for eviction defense legal assistance.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.