Top best Litigation Lawyers in Denver near me

Cecil is a Director in the firm of Fairfield and Woods, PC, in Denver.  Cecil graduated from the New York University School of Law, has been in practice for more than 35 years, and is a member of the California and Colorado bars.  Cecil’s practice emphasizes complex civil litigation and arbitration, mainly in the areas of securities, business, and commercial law.. Cecil also devotes a substantial part of his practice to legal ethics and attorney discipline defense.  Among other things, Cecil has been a member of Standing Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Colorado Supreme Court since it was formed; he has been an active member of the Ethics Committee of the Colorado Bar Association for more than 20 years and was Chair of the Committee in 2004-2005; and he was a member of the Conduct Committee of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado from 2005 to 2011 and was Chair of the Committee in 2010-2011.  In addition, Cecil writes and lectures frequently on issues of legal ethics.

Carolyn has practiced extensively in the federal and state courts in Colorado, and has also been admitted pro hac vice in several other states.  Her practice areas include professional liability, product liability, intellectual property, and commercial litigation.. In recent years, Carolyn has:

Caleb Durling is a complex civil and commercial litigator and appellate attorney at Fox Rothschild LLP. He represents clients in the Denver metro area and nationally and bases his law practice in Denver, Colorado. For many years, Caleb has served as outside counsel to financial services corporations and public pension funds in high-stakes litigation and appeals. He has also been at the forefront of litigation and appeals involving professional sports franchises regarding a variety of underlying legal issues. Caleb’s law practice includes lecturing and he is often asked to share his insight with public pension professionals on the legal issues that their industry faces.. Caleb balances his busy trial and appellate law practice with his dedication to pro bono work. He has worked twice with the State Public Defender’s Office serving as Special Counsel for indigent defendants in criminal matters. Caleb also partnered with the Colorado Public Defender’s Office in successful pro bono litigation that secured the reform of the bond-setting procedures for indigent defendants appearing before the Denver County Court. For many years, he has been involved with a team of lawyers through the Colorado Lawyers Committee in ongoing pro bono litigation that has led to systematic improvement in the way mentally ill defendants are treated by the Colorado criminal justice system. For their pro bono work on this case, Caleb and his colleagues have received multiple awards of recognition from the Colorado Lawyers Committee.. Caleb has been named to the Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Stars list since 2013 and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He earned a B.A. in American Studies (with a minor in French) from Northwestern University and a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law with honors. He began his legal career with a prestigious appellate clerkship with Chief Justice Mary Mullarkey of the Colorado Supreme Court. After clerking, Caleb was an associate and then partner at the Denver litigation firm Reilly Pozner LLP and a partner Rollin Braswell Fisher LLC. Prior to law school, Caleb taught for two years at an inner-city Atlanta elementary school through Teach for America.

Brian Williamson is a seasoned trial attorney with a strong client-centered approach to litigation.. After graduating from the University of Colorado and Golden Gate University School of Law, Brian accepted the Judge Lee Baxter Fellowship, a post-graduate position, at Golden Gate University School of Law.. In 2006, Brian joined the Colorado State Office of the Public Defender.  During his nearly six and a half years as a Deputy State Public Defender, Brian represented over one thousand clients in the Montrose and Arapahoe Trial Offices.. Brian has acted as lead defense counsel for a full range of felonies and misdemeanors, including first-degree murder, complex sexual assault, intricate economic crimes, complicated traffic offenses, and habitual criminal charges.

Brdaley A. Levin, a shareholder in the law firm of Levin Rosenberg PC, focuses his practice on tort and commercial litigation, especially insurance bad faith andinsurance coverage disputes.. Mr.Levin received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University, with distinction, where he was elected Phi Beta Kappa. He graduated from the University of California,Hastings College of Law, and served as editor-in-chief of the Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly.. In addition to teaching legal writing and research at Hastings College of Law, Mr.Levin has lectured frequently in the areas of insurance coverage and bad faith law. He is licensed to practice in California and Colorado. He is a member of the Denver, Colorado, and American Bar Associations. Mr. Levin belongs to the Colorado Association of Trial Lawyers as well as the American Trial Lawyers Association. He serves on the Colorado Supreme Court Committee on Civil Jury Instructions, the Colorado State Commission on Judicial Performance, and the Colorado Bar Association Appellate subcommittee.  Mr. Levin has also served as the Chair of the Mountain States Regional Board of theAnti-Defamation League of B’nai B’rith.. In 2004, Mr. Levin was voted bet Denver insurance lawyer by his peers and recognized in the Denver Business Journal.  Mr. Levin was also elected by his peers to The Best Lawyers in America for his work with insurance law and honored by the CTLA for the many amicus briefs he has written in the past three years.  He has Martindale Hubbell's highest AV rating as also voted by his peers.

Born in Longmont, I grew up in Grand Junction and I think my heart still resides in Western Colorado.  However, I did enjoy my college years down in Colorado Springs.  My wife and I also spent three wonderful years in Washington, DC and five years in Germany, back when I was a tax accountant.. We've been living in a new development out near Buckley AFB.  We've enjoyed the prairie and the incredible views of the Front Range from out there.  My kids attend an APS school called Quest Academy, which I would recommend to just about anybody.. Like a lot of Dads, I spend the majority of my free time coaching kids soccer, keeping up with Cub Scouts and Robotics Club.. I enjoy working with small and medium-sized business owners.  However, I have also enjoyed serving the legal needs (typically business related) of Germans, Swiss and Mexican nationals.. I try to make myself available to clients at all times while I'm awake, except Sundays.  Feel free to call me on my cell:.. <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.avvo.com/assets/badges-v2.js">

Bailey Pompea practices general civil litigation in both state and federal courts, with a focus in commercial, insurance, construction and bankruptcy litigation.. Prior to joining the firm, Bailey practiced civil litigation in the Bay Area, California, where she was successful in litigating complex cases and negotiating favorable settlements in both court and arbitral proceedings. After moving back to Denver, she worked as an associate at a well-known Colorado-based personal injury and mass tort firm, where she frequently handled insurance claims and insurance bad faith cases. She now primarily represents individuals and small businesses in all phases of commercial litigation, including through arbitration and trial.. Bailey has experience as both a plaintiff and defense attorney, which gives her a unique perspective throughout the litigation process. She was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in both 2022 and 2023.. In her free time, Bailey enjoys traveling and hiking with her husband and dog, Mia, and exploring the Denver food scene.

Averil K. Andrews specializes in complex commercial litigation & business disputes. Prior to joining Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C., Averil practiced in Miami and Los Angeles, handling all aspects of litigation in federal and state courts and arbitrations including jury trial and appellate work. Her practice has touched an array of industries and areas of law including, intellectual property, entertainment, technology, securities, real estate, pharmaceuticals, corporate divorce, legal malpractice, and international law.. Averil earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Virginia and her Law Degree from the University of Miami School of Law with cum laude honors. While in law school, she served as the Research & Writing Editor for the Business Law Review Journal, as an intern in the Human Rights Clinic where she advocated for domestic violence policy reform, and as member of the International Moot Court Program where she briefed and argued the University of Buenos Aires International Commercial Arbitration Moot entirely in Spanish. Averil also served as an intern to the Honorable Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp of the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida in West Palm Beach. Prior to law school, Averil lived in Malaga, Spain where she taught English to children and adults. Averil also worked as a criminal and immigration law legal assistant in Washington, D.C.

Attorney focused in the area of insurance litigation. Extensive experience zealously representing clients during all stages of litigation, from initial filing through trial.

At Ventola Mediation, our clients consist of businesses, partnerships, individuals, and religious organizations.. This firm’s biggest priority is to make our clients successful in all of their legal pursuits.. I have a wide variety of experience in mediation litigation and legal education.  In addition to being an attorney, I am a mediator, hearing officer, labor relations professor, and lecturer on litigation, employment, and First Amendment issues. I have been an attorney on both sides in business litigation, employment disputes, probate litigation, and personal injury cases.. I have over 30 years’ experience in:. Commercial MediationGeneral LitigationBusiness Law and LitigationEmployment Law and LitigationFirst Amendment LitigationEstate Planning and Probate Litigation. I have also achieved the rating of AV Preeminent® by Martindale Hubbell.. EDUCATION. Juris Doctor, 1988 – University of Colorado, School of Law; Order of the CoifBachelor of Arts, Political Science and Philosophy, 1985, University of Colorado. BARS AND COURTS. Admitted to practice before:. All Colorado state courtsFederal District Court for the District of ColoradoTenth Circuit Court of AppealsPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS. Colorado Bar AssociationDenver Bar AssociationDenver Metro Chamber of CommerceBetter Business Bureau MediatorBetter Business Bureau ArbitratorAlliance Defending Freedom Allied Attorney

As an advisor and an advocate, I represent corporate, governmental, and individual clients, and deliver consistently successful results, whether through pre-filing negotiations, settlements, or trial. Maintaining close, long-term relationships allows me to see the big picture, from both the legal and business perspectives, and to work cooperatively with clients to avoid disputes when possible, and resolve them efficiently and effectively when necessary.. To assist my clients in realizing their goals, I provide the level of  personalized attention required to gain an in-depth understanding of each case.  When an evaluation reveals that trial is necessary or unavoidable, I bring the resources and the experience necessary to frame, develop, and present a case in court, and have been recognized by Judges, arbitrators, and other counsel for my skill in examining witnesses and arguing cases at trial.  Consequently, trial of complex commercial matters is an increasing portion of my practice.

As a wildlife biologist and natural resource attorney, I am able to couple a deep understanding of the scientific principles underpinning environmental and natural resource issues with a thorough grasp of the law to represent my clients’ interests in private and public land use and development.  I am an experienced litigator, primarily specializing in litigation focused on administrative appeals, judicial review of administrative decisions, and state and federal land use plans and determinations involving wildlife management, mining claims, oil and gas development, timber harvest, livestock grazing, and other uses of public and private lands.. Additionally, I regularly prepare comprehensive original, updated, and supplemental drilling, division order, and acquisition mineral title opinions involving fee, state, and federal lands.  I have authored numerous title opinions covering lands in the Bakken, Niobrara, Powder River, and Denver-Julesburg Basins, and frequently assist clients in title curative matters, including negotiating and drafting varied mineral and surface title instruments.

As a member of the Trial Section, Diana focuses her practice on general commercial litigation. She handles all aspects of a case starting from initial assessment, discovery and depositions, through trial and everything in between. She also represents clients in alternative dispute resolution, such as mediations and arbitrations.. Prior to joining Moye White, Diana served as a Deputy District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District, comprised of Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties. Diana was in the specialty Domestic Violence Unit, where she handled a voluminous felony docket. During her tenure at the DA’s office, Diana worked tirelessly to advocate and seek justice for victims in her cases. In connection with those efforts, she conducted more than 30 trials before a jury and prepared over 100 trials during her tenure at the DA’s office. She also spent much of her time in courtrooms conducting hearings, motions, and various proceedings.. In light of her experience and skill in the courtroom, Diana served as an Adjunct Professor at Denver Law School, where she taught trial practice, and evidence concentrated courses. Before joining the DA’s Office, Diana also worked as the Assistant Director of the Center for Advocacy at Denver Law where she formulated different programs to prepare law students for the practice of law. During the early stages of her legal career, Diana also worked at other law firms where she represented small businesses, advised on employment law issues, handled complex construction defect, and eminent domain litigation.. Diana is fluent in Arabic. In her spare time, Diana enjoys cooking and attempting to explore the outdoors, but mostly spending time with her friends and family.

As a litigator of 10-years, I began my career in plaintiffs’ personal injury work and, after three years, transitioned to an in-house position at a major ski company in Colorado, primarily managing injury defense and commercial disputes. My time working for a large company gave me a deep understanding of what is required to aid a business as an attorney and employee. I appreciate becoming proficient regarding an organization’s business practices and working to further its objectives and becoming an expert regarding a single client. I then transitioned to an outside counsel role, which gave me exposure to different types of businesses and their legal needs.  At my current firm, I manage a broad commercial and civil litigation practice. I also assist clients on transaction matters when the opportunity arises, and I am trending my practice and career search in that direction.

Areas of interest are:. Criminal Defense. Commerical Litigation. Commerical Real Estate Transactions (including leasing, acquistions and financing). Employment Law (including litigation and general counsel). Business Transactions. Entity Formation and Governance. Estate Planning. Tort Defense (focusing on representation of self-insured clients in the transortation and real estate industries)

Anthony Giacomini is a partner at Reilly Pozner LLP.. He works primarily in the firm's class action practice group, focusing on multi-state class actions and products liability mass actions. Given his extensive experience with class actions, Mr. Giacomini has lectured on the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, which expanded federal jurisdiction over many large class action lawsuits and mass actions.. Aside from his class action practice, Mr. Giacomini represents plaintiffs in intellectual property litigation, trade secrets litigation, personal injury litigation and appellate law. Mr. Giacomini served as the managing attorney for more than 20 cases across the country protecting a national life insurance company’s trade secrets and non-competition agreements, achieving a significant amount of settlements and verdicts through temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.. Currently, Mr. Giacomini spends much of his time managing the intake of mass tort products liability matters and administration of settlements in those cases.

Andrew Swan is a founding shareholder of Leventhal Lewis, an AV Preeminent®-rated civil litigation firm (Martindale-Hubbell’s highest possible rating for professional ability and ethical standards). Andrew litigates high-stakes cases throughout the United States. He has represented internationally prominent individuals and a number of high-profile companies. Andrew practices employment law, general civil and commercial litigation, class and collective actions, and crisis management.. Repeatedly voted by his peers as a “Top Attorney” in multiple practice areas, Andrew has been awarded Avvo’s top rating of Superb. Now selected as a “Super Lawyer,” Andrew was a Super Lawyers® “Rising Star” litigator for four years. An experienced litigator described Andrew as “one of the best attorneys in the country,” and a federal judge praised his “excellent legal and litigation abilities.” Because of those abilities, Andrew has represented lawyers, judges, and political figures in a variety of matters.. Andrew Swan Andrew zealously pursues successful resolution of his clients’ legal issues in adversarial proceedings. He has served as lead counsel in numerous multi-million dollar actions and has won trials in state, federal, and administrative courts. In his successful appellate practice, Andrew has set precedent in a variety of fields, including, among others, subject matter jurisdiction and whistleblower protection. Another attorney said that “Andrew is an extraordinarily effective advocate because he knows how to distill complex legal issues to their core.”. Noted by his clients and other attorneys for his creativity, attention to detail, and absolute dedication, Andrew brings this same focus to mediations and settlement conferences and has reached remarkable outcomes for his clients without having to go through trial (including several seven-figure settlements).. Andrew assists in developing proactive approaches to minimize risk and liability, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and respond to the fallout, both legal and public relational, of operational complications. He works directly with diverse stakeholders not just to understand, but to hone and clarify, his clients’ objectives.. Andrew studied law at the University of Denver, George Washington University, and Georgetown University. He was a teaching and research assistant in constitutional law and legal research and writing courses. After law school and post-graduate legal study, Andrew served a judicial clerkship in Washington.. He has written in a wide range of fields, including environmental law, oral advocacy, and bioethics. Andrew consults nationally on litigation strategy and has taught public speaking at the United States Air Force Academy, the University of Colorado at Boulder, the University of California Los Angeles, and Stanford University. Outside of the office and the courtroom, Andrew enjoys travel, opera, and spending time with his family.

Andrew Neiman specializes in real estate and construction litigation and represents small and large companies on a range of matters, including contract-based issues, complex litigation, professional malpractice, construction defects, and business-related torts. In guiding his clients through the litigation process, Mr. Neiman is a diligent problem solver who devises innovative and holistic solutions, considering his clients’ unique desires, challenges, and budget.. Mr. Neiman also has experience serving as outside general counsel for closely held businesses, providing general business advice, and advice on employment matters. He helps companies advance their business interests and avoid future problems by drafting contracts and internal policies.. Presentations & Publications. • Drafting Contracts to Mitigate Litigation Risk: Useful Tips from a Litigator, January 29, 2025. • Protect Your Trademark & Avoid Litigation, May 12th, 2023. • Monkeypox Offers Employers an Opportunity to Reevaluate LGBTQ Discrimination Protection Policies, October 3rd, 2022. • When Workers Take Part in Violent Protests: What Are an Employer’s Options? January 21st, 2021. • Cybersecurity in a Pandemic: What Companies Must Do to Secure Sensitive Data and Information as Workers Transition to Working From Home, March 30th, 2020. • Regulating CBD As A Dietary Supplement: What Does This Mean? February 21st, 2020. • A Policy of Trust: Software Developer Pre-Certification as a Viable Solution to Protect Patients and Promote Innovation for ‘mHealth’ Applications, March 1st, 2019. • Awakening Global Governments: An International Survey of Internet of Things Regulation, September 10th, 2018. • Personal Data Stored on Smartphones Implicated in Case about Searches by Customs and Border Enforcement, September 25th, 2017. Deals & Cases. • Negotiated a $500,000 settlement for a healthcare technology company in a commercial dispute in California District Court involving a complex earn-out agreement.. • Recovered $500,000 on summary judgment in Colorado State Court on behalf of a seller in a contractual dispute with the buyer in a $10 million commercial real estate transaction.. • Obtained an order setting aside a $150,000 judgment in a contractual dispute in Colorado State Court because it was inconsistent with the court’s prior rulings.. • Negotiated a settlement of $35,000 paid in equal installments over 2 years on behalf of an employer in a $150,000 wage action filed by a former employee in Colorado State Court.. • Negotiated a $23 million settlement on behalf of a minority owner of a closely held corporation in an action in Colorado State Court with his former partners related to a business divorce.. • Won a $300,000 judgment in a bench trial on behalf of an independent contractor in an equity dispute with a former billion-dollar agriculture firm in Colorado State Court.

Andrea M. LaFrance is an associate attorney who represents a broad range of clients in patent and trademark litigation in federal court, as well clients involved in business litigation and professional liability matters. Ms. LaFrance also counsels clients through all stages of trademark prosecution and works with clients to develop and manage their intellectual property portfolios.

Amy Arlander's practice focuses on representation of landowners and condemning authorities in eminent domain litigation; and representation of corporations, businesses and individuals in a variety of real-estate related matters inlcuding zoning, C.R.C.P. 106 challenges to land use decisions, and contractual disputes.  Her clients range from Fortune 500 companies to special districts, to individuals.  Ms. Arlander's practice encompasses all aspects of litigation; drafting complaints, drafting and answering written discovery; mediation; motiion practice; negotiation of settlement; trial and appellate work.  She also regularly advises clients and negotiates pre-litigation resolutions of disputes.

Alan D. Sweetbaum is the founding shareholder of the law firm of Sweetbaum Sands Anderson PC. He founded the law firm in 1994 and has grown the practice from two lawyers to its present size. Mr. Sweetbaum has been practicing law continuously since 1983. He represents individuals and companies both large and small. He has handled numerous appeals in Federal and State courts, many of which are published opinions having significant consequences in the business arena. Mr. Sweetbaum lectures frequently on various real estate, title insurance and litigation issues. He is frequently asked to be an expert witness on various legal matters. For many years Mr. Sweetbaum was the host of several radio shows on KOA radio and KTLK radio in Denver. He is an "AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5" rated lawyer by Martindale Hubbell and has had the honor of being selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers by Law and Politics Magazine for every year since its inception in 2006, making him a member of the top 5% of attorneys in Colorado as voted by his peers. Mr. Sweetbaum was also selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 in the field of Commercial Litigation.

Adam Lewis is an associate in Bryan Cave's Denver office. His practice is focused on complex commercial litigation, business disputes, construction litigation, and consumer financial services litigation.. Mr. Lewis’ civil litigation practice focuses on the representation of businesses in matters involving business torts, real estate, contracts, intellectual property, competition, trade secrets, and banking issues. He has extensive experience representing local, national, and multinational clients in all aspects of litigation and arbitration. He recently obtained a number of key dismissals for a Fortune 500 company and successfully defended a favorable disposition on appeal before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Mr. Lewis also handles a wide range of disputes for national banking clients, defending wrongful foreclosure actions and other claims asserted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, as well as various state law claims. Mr. Lewis has obtained numerous dismissals and favorable settlements in many of these matters.

Aaron D. Goldhamer is a litigator who represents businesses and individuals who have been defrauded or injured by someone in a position of trust. His clients have included individuals, municipalities, large and small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. He has represented clients in a variety of disputes before both Colorado courts and administrative agencies. Mr. Goldhamer has worked on cases where the stakes ranged from two thousand to two billion dollars. Aaron zealously advocates for all of his clients, bringing dedicated and creative problem solving to every case.. During law school at the Georgetown University Law Center, Mr. Goldhamer obtained Dean's List honors and participated in the Criminal Justice Clinic. Aaron graduated cum laude and with distinction in his B.A. major of Ethics, Politics, & Economics from Yale University while also completing the Teacher Preparation program, earning a teaching certification in high school English.. Mr. Goldhamer is from Denver and has strong ties to the community, serving various local organizations. He has officiated a double-digit number of weddings, traveled to 49 U.S. states, is an avid soccer player and cyclist, and enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.

A Colorado native, Molly is an associate in Richards Carrington's Denver office, focusing on civil and commercial litigation.. Prior to joining Richards Carrington, Molly served as in-house counsel for a federal savings bank, advising the firm on its consumer lending and financial products and services. While there, she was instrumental in the successful operation of a strategic credit card partnership, whereby over $2 billion in receivables was acquired by one of the nation’s largest banks. Molly managed all of the bank’s litigation, including disputes arising under the Truth in Lending Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Molly also oversaw the escalated complaint process with state and regulatory authorities, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and she led remediation efforts due to audit findings, control reports, and other internal or external discovery.. Molly began her legal career as law clerk to Judge Catherine A. Lemon of the Colorado 2nd Judicial District Court. She then joined a national law firm as an associate in the consumer financial services and litigation group. Working on both compliance and litigation, she had a broad portfolio with a wide range of matters—from mortgage loan originators and loan servicers to investors in class actions, individual lawsuits, contested foreclosures, and bankruptcy proceedings.. Molly received her Juris Doctorate from Boston College Law School. Molly earned a degree in accounting at the University of Colorado Boulder, with membership into the Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society. During law school, Molly was active in the university’s Civil Litigation Clinic. In addition, she spent a semester in London, England, working in the Corporate and M&A group at Freshfields Bruckhaus Derringer and studying international law and business at King’s College.

A Colorado native, Joe has lived in the Denver area most of his life and has developed a large social and professional network.  Joe  balances family, business, public service and recreation. He believes in health- in mind, body and spirit. He enjoys snowboarding, long-boarding, traveling with his family, and perfecting his spaghetti sauce for his annual family spaghetti sauce contest.. The bulk of his practice is family and personal injury; however, with 30 years of legal experience,  he has litigated cases in the following areas:  bankruptcy, collection, contract, criminal, domestic, general commercial, insurance bad faith, personal injury, securities, landlord/tenant, civil defense and estate litigation.  He has successfully argued appellate cases before the Colorado Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.