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WHAT I DO: I counsel and advise small and medium-sized businesses and influencers to gain legal advantages and protection by providing original, success-focused strategies and legal know-how. I help protect business owners from making legal mistakes by educating them with knowledge about the legal issues that affect them in business. Businesses that thrive include a lawyer as part of their success team.. WHO I WORK WITH: Since 1996 I have helped small, medium, and large businesses, local and online influencers navigate and avoid legal mistakes.. WHY IT WORKS: By providing original, success-focused strategies to help businesses grow, I educate business owners with general knowledge and information about the legal issues that affect them in their business. Owners can be more successful in business if they maintain a more detailed understanding of the legal issues they can encounter while running their businesses.. WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: My unique perspective as a trial lawyer and transactional attorney with almost 25 years of experience give businesses an advantage when it comes to their long term goals and day to day operations. Education about the law empowers you with a framework to ask intelligent questions, take smart actions, and protect yourself, your customers, and your business future.. REPORTED CASES People v. Bauer, 80 P.3d 896 (Colo. ) People v. Grady, 126 P.3d 218 (Colo. App. 2005) Righthaven v. Wolf, --- F. ----, 2011 WL 4469956 (D.Colo. 2011), 100 U.S.P.Q.2d 1476

Theresa Wardon represents clients in complex commercial, class action, and product liability matters before federal and state courts. She focuses on defense of product manufacturers in personal injury and class action cases.. Theresa has gained considerable experience taking and defending depositions, briefing and arguing pre-trial motions, and cross-examining witnesses at trial. She recently won a product liability appeal for Ford in the Colorado Court of appeals, and last year she participated on the trial team that won a defense verdict for Whirlpool in a $66 million federal certified class action jury trial in Ohio.

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!

Terence Ridley focuses his practice on civil litigation, with an emphasis on the defense of class actions, personal injury, employment, and environmental matters.  He has defended numerous bad-faith claims made against insurance companies, resolved multimillion-dollar bad-faith life insurance class actions, and defeated numerous attempts to certify class actions against insurance companies.

Steve Kelso's extensive jury trial experience enables him to strategically develop pending matters with an eye toward effective trial presentation.  Mr. Kelso's practice focuses on defending complex commercial disputes, particularly ones involving franchises.  Mr. Kelso has successfully represented franchisors in various state and federal courts, before administrative agencies, and on appeal.  He also has defended national companies in commercial, product liability, labor and employment, intellectual property, personal injury, and insurance coverage disputes.. Before joining the firm, Mr. Kelso served in the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps.  While in the Air Force, he tried over 30 jury trials and served as lead trial counsel and supervising attorney on the Air Force's most complex jury trials.

Peter is a member of RWO’s business law practice group and is active in many community activities, including, board member and legal counsel for Geneva Glen Camp, pro bono counsel for the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Colorado, a member of the Admissions Committee of the University Club of Denver, former board member (2009 – 2014) of the South Metro Denver Chamber, and former board member of the Swallow Hill Music Association. Mr. Moore is included in the 2016 edition of Best Lawyers in America® for Corporate Law (listed since 2013) and is rated AV-Preeminent (the highest rating) by Martindale-Hubbell. He received the South Metro Denver’s Leadership in Motion Award in 2013, and in 2014, he received the South Metro Denver’s Brian Vogt Community Leader of the Year award.

Paul Hanley’s business law practice involves corporate and partnership matters, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financing, real estate, tax, securities, intellectual property, and executive compensation. He often serves as local counsel for national and international firms, in addition to providing Colorado based businesses with the legal advice needed for success.

Patrick J. Russell has been a transactional and business attorney for more than thirty five years and his primary areas of practice include an emphasis on federal and state securities law, corporate and partnership law, limited liability companies, taxation, general business and commercial litigation. His securities and corporate law experience includes public and private offerings, acquisitions, mergers, venture capital financing transactions, SEC reporting requirements applicable to public companies and their affiliates, SEC enforcement actions and stock transfer matters for individuals and transfer agents. Mr. Russell also has substantial experience with issues applicable to corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and limited partnerships; individual and entity taxation matters; real estate matters; contract negotiation and preparation; secured and unsecured loan transactions; employee stock option and incentive plans; oil and gas matters; distributorships; employment matters; purchase and sale of businesses; and intellectual property matters. In addition, Mr. Russell's practice includes commercial litigation matters in both federal and state courts, and has represented clients in arbitration, mediation and regulatory matters. Mr. Russell has provided representation to a diverse group of private and public companies and individuals.. In 1985 and 1986, Mr. Russell was a part-time Instructor of Law at the College of Law, University of Denver. During 1975-76, Mr. Russell was a part-time Instructor of Accounting at Metropolitan State College located in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Russell is a Martindale-Hubbell AV rated attorney.

Patrick D. Vellone's primary area of practice is complex commercial litigation with particular emphasis on lender liability defense, securities, contract and bankruptcy adversary representation.. Mr. Vellone has been admitted to practice for particular cases in numerous federal and state courts throughout the United States.  He is a Martindale-Hubbell AV rated attorney and has been named a Colorado Super Lawyer annually since 2007. Mr. Vellone is also a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.

Nancy Rodgers is a partner at Kissinger & Fellman, P.C.  She specializes in civil litigation, employment law, local government law, telecommunications law, and transportation law. Nancy represents both public and private entities, primarily focusing on general legal advisement and representation in litigation and administrative proceedings.  Nancy has represented employers in connection with Department of Labor audits, class action and individual wage lawsuits, and employee wrongful termination disputes.  She has worked with companies of all sized on various contracts, purchase agreements, and other transactional issues.  She has represented companies in contract disputes, lease terminations, business break-ups, and cargo claims.. Nancy works proactively with her clients on the development of effective contracts, drafting of policies and procedures, personnel management, and effective training and discipline.  Nancy also works with many clients on ADA compliance, telecommunication, and technology issues, including the emerging use of social media in the workplace.. Currently, Nancy serves at the Empire Town Attorney/Town Prosecutor, the Georgetown Town Prosecutor, and Counsel to the Westminster Personnel Board.  She is regularly involved on various projects for the firm's other municipal and local government clients. She has worked with local governments on a wide variety of matters, including ordinance drafting, municipal court appeals, contract negotiations, code re-writes, open records disputes, public employee policies, and land use issues.. Nancy is a member of the Colorado Municipal League, the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, and the International Municipal Lawyers Association.  She is also a member the Colorado and Denver Bar Association, a member of the COBALT Leadership Class of 2013. She serves on the Executive Committee of the William E. Doyle Inn of the Court, and is a Board member of the Colorado Women's Bar Association.

My mission: To provide the best possible client service. We know you hear that from virtually every lawyer, but I believe I am different. Helping my clients reach their goals is my No. 1 priority and I work very hard to demonstrate this in my delivery of legal services. While the caliber of my service rivals that of any firm, going the extra mile for my clients is integral to my mindset.. Just as important is to keep billing rates reasonable. I am committed to the proactive, effective use of technology. As a result, I am able to serve my clients quickly and effectively.

My lengthy experience in real estate and business litigation and transactions provides comprehensive insight into the complex issues involved in the purchase, ownership, use, development, and sale of real property.  This experience, coupled with a resourceful and tenacious nature and the personal interest I take in every client, results in integrated and pragmatic solutions to real estate opportunities and problems.  Moreover, my active involvement in a number of nonprofit organizations throughout my career, coupled with more recent legal work in philanthropic tax planning, provides a pragmatic understanding of tax-exempt organizations and philanthropic planning.

Mr. Semmens’ practice focuses on complex litigation and transactions.  Since graduating Notre Dame Law School in 2005, Mr. Semmens has successfully tried numerous cases in state and federal court and represented clients before an array of regulatory agencies including Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies, the Equal Opportunity Commission and the Government Accountability Office in Washington D.C.  Outside the courtroom, Mr. Semmens has assisted clients in a range of legal activities including commercial asset acquisition, contract drafting, loan structuring and regulatory compliance in a variety of areas including employment and banking law.. Mr. Semmens is licensed to practice before Colorado’s state and federal courts and is an active member of both the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations.  Outside the office, Mr. Semmens enjoys spending time with his family, is an avid Broncos fan as well as an amateur hiker, biker and skier.

Mr. Glasser is admitted to practice and handles cases in Colorado, Arizona and Nevada. He represents clients in matters involving complex commercial litigation, construction, real estate disputes and creditors’ rights. Mr. Glasser was named by Colorado Super Lawyers magazine as a Rising Star in 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014 and as a Super Lawyer in 2015 and 2016. In addition, Mr. Glasser has an AV Preeminent Rating, the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell.

Mark provides high-quality legal services to startup/small businesses and moderate-income clients. Prior to starting the firm in 2014, he practiced at Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP, where he represented Fortune 100 clients in complex commercial litigation at the trial and appellate levels. He previously served as a law clerk to The Honorable Monica Márquez of the Colorado Supreme Court. Prior to his clerkship, he served as Deputy Legal Counsel to the Governor of Colorado.. Mark is actively involved in the community. He serves as Chair of the Council of Advisors on Consumer Credit (appointed by Governor Hickenlooper), a nine-person assembly that advises the Colorado Attorney General's Office on consumer credit issues and has the authority to approve and repeal regulations under the Uniform Consumer Credit Code. Mark also serves on the Steering Committee for the Mile High United Way's Emerging Leaders Council, which organizes and participates in community-based projects and supports local non-profits. Mark was also asked to serve on Colorado Attorney Regulation Counsel's Proactive Management-Based Regulation advisory subcommittee, which drafted the new preamble to the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct and is creating a framework for helping small firms establish ethical practices.. In addition to this community involvement, Mark is a Captain in the U.S. Air Force, in which he serves as a reservist in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps.. Mark earned his law degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he received the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award and the CALI Excellence for the Future Award, awarded for the highest score in Notre Dame's trial advocacy course. During law school, Mark worked at the Cass County, Michigan Prosecutor's Office, where he successfully tried cases under Michigan's student practice act. He also worked at Colorado Legal Services as a recipient of the Notre Dame Alumni-Funded Fellowship. Prior to law school, he served in a variety of roles for Governor Bill Ritter's campaign and administration, including deputy finance director.. EDUCATION. EXPERIENCE. ADMISSIONS. COMMUNITY

Lee heads the Corporate & Securities Practice Group for the Colorado offices of Lathrop & Gage.

Josh Mangiagli's practice focuses on eminent domain law, real estate litigation, and real estate transactions. Before joining Alderman Bernstein, Josh worked as a Legal Analyst for the Colorado Secretary of State's Office, and as a Deputy District Attorney in Jefferson County, Colorado.. Josh grew up in Denver, Colorado, and graduated from Denver East High School. After high school, he attended the University of Vermont where he studied Political Science and graduated with honors. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, Josh became a middle school social studies teacher in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he taught for four years before deciding he wanted to become an attorney.. Josh returned home and attended law school at the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, where he was an Associate Editor of the Denver Law Review and a member of the National Trial Team. During law school, Josh also served as a judicial intern for the Colorado Court of Appeals, and as a legal intern for the Colorado Public Defender’s Office, and the United States Department of Education. Josh graduated law school with honors and was inducted into the Order of the Coif.. Outside of work, Josh loves being a husband and a father. He enjoys hiking, reading, and playing chess. Josh is also a volunteer coach for a high school mock trial team.. Areas Of Practice: Eminent Domain, Real Estate Litigation, Real Estate Transactions. Bar Admissions: Colorado, 2018. Past Positions: Colorado Secretary of State's Office, Legal Analyst, 2019 to 2020; Jefferson County District Attorney's Office, Deputy District Attorney, 2018 to 2019

John Streelman has litigated cases in 20 states and reached verdicts in six trials, including in federal and state courts, administrative tribunals, and arbitrations. His practice focuses on complex civil litigation involving business and contract disputes, franchise, employment, premises liability, personal injury, and professional liability matters. Throughout his career, John has handled dozens of dealer terminations, establishments, relocations, and audits nationwide for multiple major automobile manufacturers.

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 served as legal and general counsel for business, professional and non-profit enterprises engaged in biotechnology, charitable organizations (art, education and human services), financing, health care, real estate, software and other industries, services and technologies. I enjoy the excitement of working with start-ups and entrepreneurs.. As legal and general counsel to closely and more widely held businesses and professional practices, I advise my clients in the areas of corporate governance, entity formation, employment matters, financing, IP licensing, marketing/distribution, mergers and acquisitions, protection of trade secrets and intellectual property, purchase and acquisition matters, real estate transactions, risk management, shareholder/ownership disputes, and the  myriad legal issues and challenges that business enterprises face on a daily basis.. I assist clients in resolving commercial, organizational and personal disputes through negotiation, mediation and, when necessary, litigation. I am a trained, neutral mediator and as both an advocate and mediator have successfully resolved many complex disputes without litigation.. I approach my clients first as a business or businessperson with many interests and concerns apart from the legal issues on which my counsel and advice are sought. I work to develop an understanding and appreciation of my client’s broader business concerns and interests so that my legal counsel and services make business sense and fit my client’s overall business positioning and strategy.  I am viewed by my clients as a valued advisor to their ongoing business interests and concerns.

I have over 30 years of experience advising clients on Wills, Trusts, Probate and Trust Administration, Estate and Wealth Transfer Planning Matters, Tax Planning, Tax Disputes with the Internal Revenue Service, Business Matters, LLCs, Partnerships and Corporations.. I began my law career in 1981 with the Office of Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service.  Since 1985, I have been in private practice with both large and small firms in Philadelphia, Colorado Springs and Denver.  I now maintain my own law office.. My goal in my law practice is to provide clients with peace of mind by solving problems and resolving conflicts with creative solutions.  I strive to help preserve your wealth and protect your future in a rapidly changing world.  This mission is exemplified in the Case Studies described on my website ().. I invite you to visit my website to learn more about me and my law practice.  I welcome your comments and look forward to hearing from you.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I have been practicing in the areas of family law, wills and estates, real estate, business law, and commercial litigation since November 1969.. My mission statement is to provide "Effective legal services at a reasonable rate."

I am a shareholder at the firm of Senn Visciano Canges & Rosenstien, P.C.  I specialize in litigation.. In addition to a solid family law and civil practice, I have an extensive probate litigation and estate planning practice.. I believe that the law is a profession which requires a serious commitment.  To be successful, you must not only know the law, you must be able to communicate the law and the facts in every case, every time.. I strive to provide effective representation with every client, every time.

Graduated third in class; Graduated Order of Saint Ives; Recipient of Morrisard and Rossi Honorary Scholarship Award; American Jurisprudence Award; University of Denver Law Review - General Editor and Associate Research and Technical Editor; Who's Who Among American Law Students; member of Phi Alpha Delta and Student Bar association; and participant in Hoffman Cup trial competition.

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).