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Nicole Economy Brown specializes in Colorado estate planning, probate/estate administration, trust administration and trust modification. Her clientele spans a wide demographic, from young couples to retirees, encompassing individuals with varying financial backgrounds. Ms. Brown's expertise covers fundamental estate planning methods, including wills, revocable trusts, financial and medical powers of attorney, and living wills.. Furthermore, she possesses in-depth knowledge of advanced wealth planning and transfer strategies, such as life insurance trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, intentionally defective grantor trusts, qualified personal residence trusts, charitable remainder and lead trusts, as well as limited liability companies and partnerships.. Ms. Brown has a substantial track record of guiding families through the legal processes following the loss of a family member. Throughout her career, she has successfully managed numerous estate and trust administration cases, ranging from straightforward to intricate situations. Her proficiency extends to the meticulous preparation of federal estate and gift tax returns.. Ms. Brown is a licensed practitioner in all Colorado State Courts and maintains inactive membership with the Florida Bar.. We help clients create legal documents to plan for some of life’s most challenging situations—death and incapacity. Conversely, after someone passes away, we also help clients navigate the conclusion of their loved ones’ affairs. Whether in estate planning or estate and trust administration, we meet clients where they are, listen to their goals and objectives, and create comprehensive plans to assist clients with achieving those goals and objectives.. Solutions. We seek solutions and plan for our clients’ differing situations.. Collaboration. We do not impose our plans on clients. Instead, we listen to our clients and develop plans that reflect their goals and objectives.. Meticulous. We deliver high-quality work product by the promised deadline.. Responsive. We strive to timely respond to clients’ inquiries and meet the deadlines we quote.. Teamwork. We believe that great ideas come from all members of our team. We work together to develop plans that serve our clients’ best interests.. Community. We invest in the community in which we live by volunteering our time and donating money to causes that are important to each of our team members.

Nicolas M. Geman is an award-winning criminal and DUI defense attorney who has been nationally selected as one of the top 100 trial lawyers for two years in a row.  He practices in Denver, Boulder, and the Front Range areas of Colorado.

Neil was admitted to the Colorado Bar in 1979 and has practiced in the fields of workers' compensation and social security disability for over a quarter of a century. Neil was a Peace Corps volunteer in India 1966-68, after which he worked overseas for CARE for six years providing food relief and development assistance in numerous developing and war-torn countries.

My statewide Colorado practice currently focuses on deals and disputes. I help businesses and individuals manage risk, bring greater clarity to their business decisions, and achieve successful outcomes in high-stakes litigation.. I am just as comfortable in the courtroom as I am in a boardroom. I argue and try cases before judges or juries, in court, every year. My litigation practice occasionally has me advocating on behalf of clients before regulatory panels and in administrative venues. For my clients not involved in litigation or needing to bring or defend a lawsuit, it is my goal to try to resolve issues and avoid disputes altogether. Having taken cases through verdict, I look at risk in a holistic manner from, inking the deal to defending it in court should it become necessary.. I regularly handle commercial cases and deals involving: --negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud; --contracts, partnership and sales agreements; --construction matters including contracts, payment claims, and defects; and, --employment related matters including trade secret misappropriation and enforcement and defense of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.. I also handle real estate deals and disputes involving: --HOAs; --real estate contract disputes; --development ventures and related contract disputes; and,. --landlord-tenant relationships.

My practice currently consists solely of helping veterans obtain disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. I have previous experience in criminal defense and federal capital habeas work.

My firm specializes in criminal, traffic and DUI defense and we do not practice any other area of law. I am a fierce criminal defense attorney serving the Denver Metro area and the Front Range.  I have successfully defended citizens against abuses of power, false accusations and police harassment. In all, I have assisted over 600 clients with matters both criminal and traffic related. I have a winning trial record as both a defense attorney and prosecutor.

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

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

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

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

Mr. Giometti is an AV Preeminent Rated™ civil litigation attorney, with 37 years of experience, including approximately 80 civil jury trials in Colorado courts since 1989. He is highly experienced in handling all phases of civil litigation, from discovery through appeal. His practice also includes publication of legal treatises and articles, teaching professional education seminars for attorneys and insurance carriers, expert witness testimony, and participation in professional organizations and committees. Mr. Giometti is active in the American Bar Association, serving as one of the vice-chairs of the Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee of TIPS, the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section

Mr. DeChant practices criminal defense with expertise in DUI/DWAI, vehicular assault, and vehicular homicides. He will go above and beyond to listen to your story and take your story to trial, no matter the allegations.. He was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona where he obtained a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice at Arizona State University. He moved to Denver, Colorado where he attended University of Denver for law school. While in law school, he began honing his trial advocacy skills with the National Trial Team.. Mr. DeChant continued practicing trial advocacy and client focused representation at the Colorado Public Defender’s Office in both Denver and Brighton where he found his calling defending the accused. He is willing to take any case to trial if a favorable disposition is unobtainable. He has focused his career on trial advocacy by regularly attending trial advocacy trainings around the country to ensure he has the most effective set of tools at his disposal. Having these skills in your back pocket is priceless.. Mr. DeChant understands that most clients come to him at the lowest points in their life. This is why it is so important that he tells it like it is and does not make any promises that he cannot guarantee. If you want to hear the cold hard truth, Mr. DeChant will lay it all out on the table for you so you can make an informed decision on how to best proceed with your case. The primary goal is to explore every possible avenue to reach the best possible outcome for each and every client, no matter the situation the client finds themselves in. Mr. DeChant has negotiated favorable plea agreements in every kind of case from traffic tickets to first degree homicide cases.

Mr. Cairns’ practice focuses on workers’ compensation litigation and related employment law. Mr. Cairns attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Psychology in 1975. He also attended the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee where he pursued a Master’s in industrial psychology. Following graduate school, he obtained his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1982. Mr. Cairns has been licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado since 1982.. Mr. Cairns has thirty-seven years of experience as an attorney in matters relating to workers’ compensation and employment law. He has published several articles in The Colorado Lawyer concerning employment issues, and has been a frequent speaker concerning workers’ compensation, fitness for duty testing, medical marijuana, and the special needs of older workers with injuries.  He has taught basic legal research in the paralegal training programs for Metropolitan State College in Denver and the Denver Paralegal Institute. In addition, he is the founder and principal instructor for The Center for Workers’ Compensation Training, a private occupational school.. Mr. Cairns, who hails from Wisconsin, currently serves as president of Cairns & Associates, P.C. in Denver, Colorado. In 2003 he was named an “Outstanding Lawyer in America.” In 2010, he received the Lance Butler Award for service to the Colorado workers’ compensation community. He has served as President of Professionals in Workers’ Compensation and the Denver Law Club.. An avid bicyclist and hiker, Mr. Cairns was also a regular parody song writer and actor for the Denver Law Club.. He is grateful to have enjoyed a wide and varied experience in the world of Colorado worker’s compensation.. Learn more about our specialized services in workers’ compensation training and medical testing of employees.

Mr. Bendinelli’s practice is devoted to representing individuals and families who suffered injury or death caused by the negligence or wrongful conduct of others. Over the course of his career, Mr. Bendinelli has litigated cases, not only in Colorado, but across the country. From Los Angeles to Miami he’s been involved in all types of personal injury cases. Whether it is Semi-Truck, Wrongful Death, Insurance Bad Faith, Car Accident, Motorcycle, and Drunk Driving Victim cases, he has achieved a long history of success. Mr. Bendinelli’s reputation as a highly respected trial attorney has been earned one case at a time, by trying numerous cases to juries, successfully obtaining large verdicts.

Michael Rex is a distinguished attorney who specializes in personal injury and insurance disputes. Michael is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognizing attorneys who have achieved settlements or verdicts exceeding $1 million. Michael Rex is also a Super Lawyer for 2025, a peer nominated award which places him in the top 5% of lawyers in Colorado.. Michael Rex is the founder of Rex Legal, a boutique personal injury and insurance bad faith firm in Denver, Colorado.

Michael received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and his Juris Doctorate from the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University. Michael is licensed to practice law in both Colorado and Michigan. Michael is the former President of the Workers’ Compensation Education Association (WCEA), which is the leading attorney advocate group for injured workers in Colorado. Since 2002, Michael has been a WCEA board member actively involved with authoring new legislation and rules to better the Colorado Workers’ Compensation system.. Professional Players Unions have sought Michael’s assistance representing their injured players. He is one of only two NFL Players Association-appointed Colorado panel counsels. He also assists the NHLPA, MLSPA, MLBPA, and the Professional Hockey Players Association (PHPA).. Michael is a Fellow of the Colorado Bar Association Foundation (less than one percent of all active Colorado attorneys are honored by being made a Fellow).. In 2016, Michael received the Lansford F. Butler Award for his outstanding service, dedication, and commitment in the field of Colorado WC; This is the most prestigious award given to a WC practitioner in Colorado.. Michael was honored by the Professionals in Workers’ Compensation Organization with 2007, 2009 & 2015 WC Outstanding Claimants Attorney awards and the 2008 PWC President’s Award.. The National Institute has recognized Michael for Trial Advocacy. The Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation has recognized Michael for his service on the 2006 & 2008 Medical Treatment Guidelines Task Force. Michael has also assisted the Division of Workers’ Compensation with developing and revising the Workers’ Compensation Rules of Procedure on several occasions.. Michael has given numerous presentations to help educate the Workers’ Compensation community on behalf of the Nation Business Institute, Colorado Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Education Association, the Professionals in Workers’ Compensation Association, and Sterling Educational Services.

Matthew R. Giacomini is a third generation Colorado lawyer born in Sterling, Colorado, on May 24, 1958. Mr. Giacomini is married with two sons and lives in Lakewood, Colorado. As a member of Springer and Steinberg, P.C., in Denver, Colorado, since 2002, Mr. Giacomini represents clients from the Denver area as well as Northern Colorado and Wyoming. Mr. Giacomini was licensed to practice law in Colorado in 1984 after graduating that year from the University of Colorado Law School where he was president of his class. Mr. Giacomini was also admitted to practice law in Wyoming in 1993.. Mr. Giacomini is an experienced trial lawyer. His practice focuses on the following areas of litigation: personal injury, including catastrophic injuries, automobile accidents, wrongful death and premises liability; criminal matters, including DUIs and felony charges; and commercial and business matters serving plaintiffs and defendants.. After leaving law school, Mr. Giacomini served as a Deputy District Attorney in Adams County, Colorado, until 1987. By joining the Denver law firm of White & Steele in 1987, he gained valuable knowledge and experience in civil litigation. In 1989, he joined the Burg Simpson firm. As a partner at Burg Simpson, Mr. Giacomini served both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury and business litigation matters. In 2002, Mr. Giacomini joined Springer and Steinberg, P.C., where his civil law practice has continued to flourish in serving personal injury and commercial clients. At Springer and Steinberg, P.C., Mr. Giacomini also serves clients in criminal matters ranging from DUIs to felony cases.. Mr. Giacomini has been named a Colorado Super Lawyer since 2009 and has been named an AV Preeminent* attorney, a designation that results from peer review by judges and attorneys in recognition of the outstanding practice of law and high ethical standards of an attorney.

Marc Harden is a committed and passionate advocate for victims of serious injuries and unfair insurance companies.  His clients include victims of orthopedic trauma, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, nerve damage, and families that have suffered the wrongful death of a loved one.  Mr. Harden specializes in cases arising from auto collisions, unsafe premises, and insurance disputes.. Mr. Harden is a dedicated and experienced Colorado trial lawyer.  He has served as lead trial counsel on behalf of hundreds of injury victims and has obtained numerous significant jury verdicts in Colorado.  Mr. Harden has recovered tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients.. Mr. Harden has been designated a Super Lawyers Rising Star, a recognition for the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in Colorado under the age of 40. He has also been recognized as a top 40 trial lawyer under the age of 40 by The National Trial Lawyers, a limited invitation extended exclusively to lawyers that exemplify superior qualifications, trial results and leadership. Mr. Harden currently serves as Co-Chair of Colorado Trial Lawyers Association EAGLE and is an active member of the American Association for Justice.. Mr. Harden is a Colorado native, husband, and proud father of three young children.

M. Trent Trani is an award winning, nationally ranked, DUI and criminal defense attorney based in Denver, Colorado.  Mr. Trani has 20 years of experience representing clients charged with felony, misdemeanor, and DUI matters in Denver, state courts throughout Colorado, and select state jurisdictions throughout the United States.. Mr. Trani is known for his tenacious and aggressive trial skills, and his courtroom presence.  It is his philosophy that meticulous preparation is a necessary component for trial excellence and success.  He has successfully obtained Not Guilty verdicts in almost every state Court in Colorado including Denver District and County Courts, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Douglas, and Adams county district and county courts. He has successfully represented select clients throughout the U.S.  Notably, a Not Guilty verdict in a very serious felony matter in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas.. In addition, Mr. Trani has successfully negotiated thousands of cases for clients in almost every jurisdiction in Colorado. He is respected by judges and prosecutors throughout the state.. Mr. Trani has successfully represented clients charged with:. Murder, Domestic Violence , DUI, Assault, Murder, Vehicular Homicide, Sex Assault, Rape, Sexual Assault on a Child, Possession of Drugs and other Controlled Substances, Child Abuse, Theft, White Collar Offenses, Manslaughter, Computer Crimes, and many other Felony and Misdemeanor violations of law.. Mr. Trani's work on many of these cases has garnered both local and national media attention from television programs such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, Hannity, and Dateline.. The Firm's offices are located in the Cherry Creek neighborhood of Denver, Colorado.  The Firm represents people accused of criminal matters in Denver, all other Colorado jurisdictions, and Mr. Trani is available for select, specialized, services in all jurisdictions throughout the U.S.

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.

Larry Free has practiced exclusively in the area of Workers’ Compensation since 1995. His understanding and appreciation of workers began through his own employment history. In his early years, he worked at a variety of jobs in the food service industry, cabinet making, carpentry, appliance repair, and delivery. He originally joined the firm as a “runner” and worked as a clerk during law school. He became an associate following graduation and was admitted to partnership in 1999.

Kristina Bergsten is the owner and founder of The Animal Law Firm. She started practicing animal law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania before moving to Colorado to be close to mountains and, of course, lots of animals! As a vegan, her passion for animal rights extends to every area of her life. Her current pet projects (pun intended) consist of writing, directing, and producing her podcast, titled "Fighting for the Underdog", founding a charitable foundation to help human and animal welfare organizations, writing novels, and spending lots of time with her furry children, Maggie and Sophie.. Kristina is a 2018 COBALT Class graduate, a Board Member of Colorado Voters for Animals and the Denver Indian Family Welfare Center, an active member of the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations, a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and a nationally and internationally recognized animal advocate.

KRISTIN A. CARUSO holds a B.S. from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, an M.B.A. from the University of Denver, and a J.D. from the University of Denver, where she served as an editor of the Denver Journal of International Law and Policy. She is also a Medicare Set-Aside Consultant, Certified.  Ms. Caruso is admitted to practice in the State of Colorado as well as the United States District Court for Colorado. She practices litigation in the area of general civil litigation, including workers' compensation defense with a specific focus on high profile cases including professional sports. There is no issue or claim in Workers’ Compensation law or procedure that Ms. Caruso has not analyzed for employers and their insurers.  From risk management counseling to defense of claims to appeals, her practice covers all aspects, including: Employers/Insurers on Workers’ Compensation Claims, Administrative Penalties, Bad Faith Claims, Arbitration, Mediation, Settlement, Appeals, Subrogation, Complex Case Analysis and Evaluation, Remedial Writs, Exclusivity of Remedy, Specialized Services, Medicare Secondary Payer Act and Complex Structured Settlements, Conditional Payments and Appeals, and legislation.  She has litigated countless workers’ compensation cases for various insurance companies and large self insured companies, and argued appellate issues in all of Colorado's appellate courts. Ms. Caruso enjoys lecturing on current legal issues, and has done so at the request of multiple bar associations and organizations.

Kevin Cheney wanted to be an attorney for as long as he can remember.  He always envisioned standing in the courtroom fighting for the rights of the little guy.  His heroes included Atticus Finch and Gerry Spence.  As Mr. Cheney grew up he learned just how stacked the deck was against the common man.  Insurance companies and the government often have vast resources.  They do not always fight fair. Mr. Cheney realized that his life-long dream had become more important than ever.  Over a decade later, Mr. Cheney still believes in protecting rights and promoting justice.. Mr. Cheney was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming, where he learned the importance of hard work and looking out for your neighbors. Those values define Mr. Cheney today. Hard work is essential in any profession but nowhere is it more important than the legal profession. Sometimes just having a lawyer that will go that extra mile or spend that extra hour focused on your case is what makes the difference in the final outcome. Hard work, in turn, comes from passion. Mr. Cheney passionately believes that no person should ever have to face the entire might of the government alone. Mr. Cheney passionately believes that every victim deserves their opportunity to seek justice.. Since co-founding CGH, Mr. Cheney continues to devote himself to helping others and the passionate practice of law.  He has represented injured victims and helped them navigate the often difficult process of negotiating with the insurance companies. But if those companies refuse to negotiate in good faith, Mr. Cheney has no problem taking them to court. Outside the courtroom, Mr. Cheney is active in the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. That includes sitting on its Legislative Committee where he fights at the Legislature on behalf of consumers.. Mr. Cheney also is passionate about defending the rights of those accused of crimes. He has secured not guilty verdicts for those wrongly accused for crimes ranging from DUI to large-scale felony theft. He has reached favorable plea deals with local prosecutors for those clients who just made a mistake. Mr. Cheney has handled a wide array of cases from misdemeanor dui and assault charges to serious felonies like sexual assault and second degree assault with a deadly weapon.. Prior to forming CGH, Mr. Cheney attended law school at the University of Colorado, serving as Vice-President of his class. While there, he successfully argued that the City of Boulder’s “Use of Fighting Words” ordinance violated the First Amendment and the trial court declared the City’s law unconstitutional. Mr. Cheney then prevailed on appeal when the City of Boulder challenged the trial court’s ruling.. When Life Happens to his clients, Mr. Cheney is there to help.