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Ms. Branson joined Pollart Miller in 2013. She represents employers and insurance carriers before state courts and administrative agencies.. After graduating from law school, Ms. Branson began a judicial clerkship in the 18th Judicial District. While clerking, Ms. Branson drafted numerous orders and participated in over fifty jury trials. Following her clerkship, Ms. Branson joined Lasater & Martin, where she defended insurance carriers in complex construction defect cases. At Pollart Miller, Ms. Branson’s practice focuses on workers’ compensation and subrogation.

Ms. Benson joined Pollart Miller in 2012 and focuses her practice on insurance defense litigation, including representing companies and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation and liability matters, and criminal defense.. During law school Ms. Benson served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Barry Law Review where she was responsible for the publication of two law review journals, as well as hosting a live symposium. Ms. Benson also interned with a Fortune 500 company, served as a research assistant, and became a Certified Legal Intern in Barry University’s Children and Families Clinic where she represented juveniles charged with criminal offenses.. Upon graduating from law school, Ms. Benson gained significant trial experience by serving as a prosecutor in Volusia County, Florida. During her time with the State Attorney’s Office, Ms. Benson sat first and second chair on numerous jury trials, bench trials, and violation of probation hearings, as well as successfully argued countless motions and other pre-trial matters.. Ms. Benson left the State Attorney’s Office in 2010 to focus her practice solely on civil litigation. Ms. Benson practiced with a personal injury law firm in Orlando, Florida where she represented injured clients in medical malpractice, premises liability, nursing home neglect, auto accidents and other personal injury actions. Ms. Benson’s experience in representing plaintiffs provided a unique perspective into both the motives and drivers of her clients. Utilizing this knowledge, Ms. Benson then joined an insurance defense law firm in Central Florida and represented insurance carriers and their insureds in the defense of civil liability claims. In 2012, Ms. Benson relocated to Colorado where she continues to focus her practice on defending insurance carriers and their insureds in civil litigation and workers’ compensation matters.

Ms. Belak has practiced law for over 20 years in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, corporate and business law, intellectual property and commercial litigation.  Prior to obtaining her law degree, Ms. Belak managed a small business and worked in the banking industry.  She puts this experience to good use by delivering practical advice that balances the legal and business risks with the realities of running a business.. She acts as corporate or outside general counsel to small and mid-size businesses and advises them on a wide range of matters, including:. Ms. Belak has a substantial history in representing businesses in a wide range of lawsuits, including in the areas of:. Representative clients include:. Ms. Belak is licensed to practice in Colorado and is admitted to practice in all Colorado state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, U.S. Bankruptcy Court and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.. Ms. Belak is involved in numerous legal and community organizations, including the Denver Advisory Board, Executive Women’s Golf Association, Business Resource Alliance Group, TiE Rockies, American and Colorado Bar Associations and their Business Law and Intellectual Property subsections, Arapahoe County Bar Association, Colorado Women’s Bar Association and The Law Club. Ms. Belak has served on the boards of directors of several community organizations that assist at-risk youth and other non-profit organizations and served on the Denver/Boulder Better Business Bureau Advertising Ethics Council.

Ms. Bechmann has over 15 years of experience and is a member of the firm.  She represents a wide range of clients in workers’ compensation defense, civil litigation, insurance defense, subrogation, employment law and administrative proceedings in both Colorado and Utah.  She has extensive experience successfully representing self-insured employers, uninsured employers, and insurance carriers in all aspects of workers’ compensation claims including, but not limited to, full contest claims, penalty issues, medical benefit claims, death claims, dependent benefits, permanent total disability, subrogation matters and insurance defense of first- and third- party claims.. Ms. Bechmann partners with employers, insurance carriers and third-party administrators and communicates effectively with all parties to ensure that the interests of her clients are zealously represented.  To that end, Ms. Bechmann is mindful of her clients’ needs and tailors her approach to meet those needs, whether it is litigating a case to conclusion or obtaining leverage for early resolution.  Ms. Bechmann also frequently leads presentations and seminars to educate adjusters and employers regarding changing case law and legal developments in both Colorado and Utah.. Prior to joining Pollart Miller, Ms. Bechmann’s career focused on personal injury, workers’ compensation and general insurance defense with three well-known Denver law firms.  In addition, Ms. Bechmann has litigated complex Colorado Court of Appeals matters.. Ms. Bechmann also has extensive knowledge regarding Energy Finance and Oil & Gas law, including mineral rights, royalties, land disputes, and contract drafting and negotiation.  Ms. Bechmann holds Certifications from University of Denver Daniels College of Business in Energy Land Management with an emphasis in Energy Finance Management, and Leases, Titles and Contracts.  Ms. Bechmann is able to use her expertise in and Energy Finance to advise clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to individuals in civil, administrative and legislative matters.. Ms. Bechmann graduated from Concordia College with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy – receiving departmental honors in Philosophy.  She received her juris doctoratefrom Denver University College of Law in Colorado.. Ms. Bechmann is fluent in German.  She was born in Germany and immigrated to Australia at the age of three.  She moved to the United States over 20 years ago and now calls Colorado home.

Mr. Sisson was born in East Patchogue, New York in 1976. Mr. Sisson attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. While at West Point, Mr. Sisson played Division I college ice hockey. In 1999, Mr. Sisson graduated from West Point with a B.S. in Systems Engineering and a minor in English.. Upon graduation, Mr. Sisson received his commission into the United States Army as a Finance Officer. Mr. Sisson attended the Finance Officer Basic Course at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. After his successful completion of the Finance Officer Basic Course, Mr. Sisson was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas where he became the Training and Operations Officer for the 230th Finance Battalion in support of the 4th Infantry Division.. After completing his military service, Mr. Sisson attended law school at the University of Minnesota. During law school, Mr. Sisson received a federal externship with Magistrate Franklin L. Noel of the United States District Court of the District of Minnesota. In addition, Mr. Sisson spent his final semester of law school studying international law at Tilburg University in the Netherlands. After receiving his law degree in 2004, Mr. Sisson moved to Denver, Colorado and started a career in private practice.. For the last several years, Mr. Sisson has represented clients in various courts throughout the country. Mr. Sisson has litigated over 100 cases to verdict, in various venues such as: arbitration forums, administrative panels (including the Career Service Authority and Civil Service Commission), and State and Federal District Courts. His representation of his clients ranged from individuals and small businesses, to very large corporations, in several areas of the law. Mr. Sisson currently serves as General Counsel to the Colorado State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police (“FOP”). The FOP provides representation to over 5,000 law enforcement officers in the State of Colorado, concerning issues including internal affairs investigations, due process rights, civil litigation defense, criminal defense, and collective bargaining rights.. In addition to serving as General Counsel to the Colorado State Lodge, Mr. Sisson serves as General Counsel to four other separate FOP entities, including:. Mr. Sisson is extremely proud and humbled to be able to provide representation to the largest law enforcement organization in the United States and in the State of Colorado. Mr. Sisson is licensed in the State of Colorado and the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. Mr. Sisson is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, American Bar Association, Denver Bar Association, the Colorado Judicial Institute, and the West Point Society of Denver.. Representative Experience. Areas of Practice. Bar Admissions. Education. Honors and Awards. Professional Associations and Memberships

Mr. Orona joined Pollart Miller in 2015 as a partner to the firm.  He represents a diverse group of clients including individuals, public entities, employers, insurance carriers and fortune 500 companies before federal and state courts in Colorado and surrounding states.  He has extensive experience with complex commercial litigation, class action defense, breach of contract claims, employment law matters, insurance bad faith defense, personal injury defense, toxic tort claims, medical malpractice, wrongful death and defense of Colorado Consumer Protection Act claims.  Additionally, Mr. Orona is well-versed in state and federal administrative procedure, including OSHA, EEOC and FRA actions.. In 2004, Mr. Orona began his career with a well-known insurance defense firm, splitting his time between its Denver and Colorado Springs offices.  As a Pueblo, Colorado, native, Mr. Orona is accustomed to diligently litigating cases in all Colorado jurisdictions, paying special attention to the intricacies of each potential jury pool.  Mr. Orona has litigated a multitude of first- and third-party insurance matters over the last decade.  He is also skilled in implementation of immediate response and early investigation of large-loss incidents as a method of mitigation of potential damages.  In addition, Mr. Orona provides non-litigation support to his clients by assisting with drafting of claims manuals, employee manuals and other compliance-related documentation as well as providing on-site education and training.. Prior to law school, Mr. Orona studied Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and obtained his undergraduate degree in Technical Management.  He has co-authored several scientific articles regarding molecular biology and, specifically, dopamine transport in the brain.  Mr. Orona’s concentrated medical and technical background enables him to provide to his client a greater understanding of medical records and analysis related to injuries claimed by adverse parties.. Mr. Orona was nominated Colorado Super Lawyer Rising Star in the area of Insurance Defense from 2010 through 2014.

Mr. Mitchell, a Colorado native, joined Pollart Miller LLC in 2007. Mr. Mitchell specializes in litigation. His practice focus includes torts, contract disputes, insurance contract litigation and insurance coverage issues. He began his career at White and Steele in 2003 where his practice primarily focused on medical malpractice and nursing homes. Mr. Mitchell moved to Godfrey and Lapuyade, P.C. in 2004, where he worked with one of the largest insurance carriers in the country, handling litigation in complex trucking accidents, auto accidents, medical malpractice, and UM/UIM bad faith litigation. Due to the severity of injuries associated with these type of claims, Mr. Mitchell has litigated death cases, traumatic brain injury cases, burn cases and amputation losses. Mr. Mitchell has continued to expand his practice to include product liability, construction defect and warranty claims. Mr. Mitchell represents large national corporations, insurance carriers and corporate insureds in federal and state courts and administrative agencies. Mr. Mitchell has successfully argued both contractual and tort related litigation before the Colorado Court of Appeals. Mr. Mitchell's practice includes premises liability, indemnification and third-party litigation, personal injury, trucking claims, professional malpractice, products liability, and bad faith disputes. Mr. Mitchell has also worked to enforce the rights of his clients in subrogation recovery for Workers' Compensation insurers and employers in addition to more traditional property damage subrogation. He represents his clients' interests in all phases of litigation from discovery through jury trials, court trials and mediation. As a result of Mr. Mitchell's knowledge and experience with liability issues involving corporations and small business employers, he also provides guidance and legal representation for employment law claims, assisting employers with termination disputes, wage claims and employee and safety handbook drafting.

Mr. Irwin specializes in employment, liability defense, subrogation, and workers’ compensation litigation.  He has invaluable litigation experience in prosecuting and defending hundreds of bench and jury trials before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.  He takes seriously the role of counselor – helping companies formulate sound preventative measures to avoid disputes prior to their inception.  However, when litigation is appropriate, he believes in an aggressive team-oriented approach combined with the experience necessary to bring about a successful conclusion.. Mr. Irwin is a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado.  He began his litigation practice with the City of Colorado Springs, providing counsel to all City departments including airport, fire, hospitals, human resources, police and the largest four-service municipality owned utility in the nation.  He was the City’s primary litigator in employment, subrogation, and workers’ compensation matters.  In 2007 he was recruited to Ritsema & Lyon, P.C., specializing in workers’ compensation, subrogation and general insurance defense litigation.  In 2009 he formed Irwin, P.C., a law firm specializing in all aspects of employer needs, including employment law advisement and litigation, subrogation, and workers’ compensation.  Wanting to provide his clients with the advantages of a top tier full service law firm, Mr. Irwin joined Pollart Miller LLC in 2012.

Mr. Frederick earned his Bachelors of Arts with a double major in English and Philosophy, Cum Laude, from Regis College (now Regis University) and his Juris Doctor from the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., completing specialized certificate programs in both Public Policy and International Law. Mr. Frederick was admitted to th e Bar in the State of Maryland in 1996 and to the Bar in the State of Colorado in 1997. Mr. Frederick initially practiced in both civil and criminal litigation with a concentration in criminal appeals. In 1999, Mr. Frederick began working as a Deputy District Attorney in Arapahoe County (18th Judicial District) where, after his promotion to felony prosecution in 2000, he continued as a prosecutor for over ten years, ending his tenure with the Arapahoe County District Attorney’s Office in 2010. Mr. Frederick has extensive trial experience as a felony prosecutor and has expanded his litigation skills since leaving the Arapahoe County DA's Office into the civil arena with a small firm and with a strong emphasis in Insurance Bad Faith, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and business litigation.. In 2013, Mr. Frederick formed the partnership of Frederick | Ganderton LLP with a former fellow prosecutor at the Arapahoe County DA's Office, Mr. David Ganderton, who since 2011 has expanded his practice with both small and large firms into Insurance Bad Faith and Personal Injury (with experience as well in Insurance Defense), Criminal Defense, and business litigation. Frederick | Ganderton LLP continues to serve its current clients.. Frederick Law LLC was launched in May of 2024 and is a vibrant law firm located in Greenwood Village.  With experience and tenacity, Michael Frederick is dedicated to personally handle your case from the initial evaluation to settlement, disposition, or trial.. Michael has handled numerous cases and conducted many jury trials in the criminal and civil arenas.. In the civil arena, Mr. Frederick has represented, and litigated against, some of the largest insurance companies in the nation.  We have tried million dollar cases on behalf of the plaintiff, which gives us a unique and advantageous perspective in representing your rights.  Whether you have an insurance claim or injury claim as a result of a traffic collision, been injured as a result of another person’s negligence, a property claim, or have been treated unfairly by an insurance company, Frederick Law has the knowledge and ability to represent your rights.. In the criminal arena, Michael Frederick has many years of experience prosecuting criminal cases, ranging from traffic offenses and misdemeanors to high-profile homicide cases, and including economic crimes, assaults, domestic violence, theft, juvenile cases, and most other felony and misdemeanor charges under Colorado law. Mr. Frederick well understands the inner workings and policies of a district attorney’s office which can often be crucial in negotiating and defending your criminal case. Whether you have been charged with a traffic offense, arrested for DUI, or have been investigated, arrested and/or charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense, Frederick Law has the knowledge and experience to evaluate and fight for your rights and to defend your case from the pre-filing of charges, initial investigation, arrest, arraignment, and through trial.. Located just off of I-25 and Belleview in Greenwood Village in the Denver Tech Center, Frederick Law handles cases throughout the Denver metro area, Boulder, Ft. Collins, Colorado Springs, as well as throughout Colorado.. Frederick Law ensures that your case will be given the attention that your case deserves and requires.  When working with our firm, you will be working directly with Michael Frederick in each phase of your representation.. At Frederick Law, we are dedicated to achieving the results your case merits.

Mike Hinds is the Managing Attorney of Hinds and Hinds Family Law, P.C. A Colorado native, Mike attended Eckerd College in Saint Petersburg, Florida, majoring in International Business and Modern Languages. Before returning to Colorado for Law School, Mike spent significant time abroad in several countries including Croatia, Czech Republic, and Mexico as a language and geography teacher.. Mike received his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver - Sturm College of Law, as well as his Master in Business Administration from the Daniels College of Business. During his time in school, he clerked for the Honorable Angela Arkin as well as Cheif Judge King in the 18th Judicial District of Colorado.. Mike joined his family's firm in June of 2012, knowing his father and brother's reputation for conflict resolution in an area of practice that is often associated with extreme emotional difficulties and sensitive issues.. Mike's desire to work in family law stemmed in large part from his years of working with children and adolescents in Summer programs who were often facing the challenges of divorce and changing family dynamics.. Mike's practice focuses on alternative dispute resolution techniques to minimize conflict and have the parties and thier children transition into the next stage of their lives in the healthiest manner possible in the circumstances. Mike is also a trained mediatior.

Lisa has a strong passion for being in the courtroom.   In her time as a Denver Deputy District Attorney, she prosecuted thousands of felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases, including attempted murder, sexual assault, first degree assault, and aggravated robbery.  Her experience as a District Attorney greatly enhances her ability to successfully litigate and zealously advocate for her clients, both in the realm of criminal defense and family law.. Outside of the office, Lisa enjoys running, yoga, and spending time with family and friends.

Kurt Leyendecker specializes in intellectual property law, including the procurement of United States patents for individual inventors and small entrepreneurial companies.. He graduated with an engineering degree from the University of Illinois and a law degree from the University of Denver. Kurt has practiced law at two national law firms with prestigious patent law groups. Prior to founding Leyendecker & Lemire, LLC, he also had a successful solo practice.. Before Kurt decided to become a patent lawyer, he was employed as an engineer with two Fortune 100 companies. He was involved in the fabrication of several NASA spacecraft and pursued several research and development projects related to the use of non-metallic materials in space launch vehicles and aircraft. In the early ’90s, Kurt founded the Denver Bicycle Design Center, a company that produced high-end mountain bike components of his invention and design.. Kurt has also authored and co-authored several articles and has been published in academic journals. He writes an article exercising his patent and intellectual property expertise for ColoradoBiz Magazine. His online articles can be found here.. Kurt’s diverse background and experience allow him to provide unique insight and perspective to his clients. Kurt views himself as a partner in his client’s ventures, and accordingly, he is committed to providing his clients and prospective clients with forthright and honest feedback to help ensure a long, mutually beneficial business relationship.

Kasey is an experienced commercial litigation attorney. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation, including business disputes, trade secret and non-compete litigation, product liability, personal injury, insurance defense, and financial services. Kasey also consults with businesses on in-house legal needs and provides legal guidance prior to litigation arising. Her skills in motions practice, oral argument, settlement negotiations, working with experts and taking depositions has earned her recognition as a “Rising Star” in the Colorado legal community.. Prior to joining Rollin Braswell Fisher LLC (RBF Law), a boutique litigation and appellate firm in Greenwood Village, Kasey served as a law clerk for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Denver. She then practiced at a large, full service law firm and later at a litigation firm. Kasey earned her law degree Order of St. Ives from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she received numerous awards and scholarships. She also holds a master’s degree, summa cum laude, in higher education from the University of Mississippi.. Kasey is an active member of the Colorado Women’s Bar Association and has demonstrated her commitment to the community through pro bono work for the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN), and as a volunteer for Denver Legal Nights, the Legal Services Committee, and the Colorado Civil Justice League.

Jon Boesen has over 31 years of experience and is the founder of Boesen Law, LLC.  Boesen law has 9 lawyers that focus on specific areas of personal injury.  Mr. Boesen's primary emphasis is in personal injury where he has successfully handled wrongful death, car crash, truck crash, motorcycle crash, slip and fall, dog attack, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury cases. In addition to personal injury matters, Jon also handles workers compensation & social security disablity cases and has handled and continues to oversee Mass Tort and Class Action Cases.

Jereme Baker is the owner and Managing Member of Baker Law Group. Mr. Baker has extensive experience in the various practice areas of the firm, namely, Business/Corporate Law, Probate, Guardianship/Conservatorship Law and Real Estate. He has provided legal and business advice to many small to medium sized businesses through roles as both in-house legal counsel and as outside general counsel.. Some of Mr. Baker’s recent practice accomplishments include negotiating and forming a multimillion-dollar joint venture investment fund; assisting private equity client in acquiring over $30 million in real estate assets including drafting, negotiating and in the performance of due diligence; and assisting client in the negotiation and drafting of a $60 million-dollar commercial real estate development venture in Denver. Mr. Baker has also provided advisement regarding governance, management and operation of privately held investment ventures, advisement regarding regulatory/compliance review, formation and drafting of corporate governance documents and board books, drafting of business formation and partnership agreements, drafting of commercial loan agreements, and negotiating, resolving, and litigating contractual disputes. In addition, he has advised regarding various real estate matters, including drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, drafting residential and commercial leases, and conducting real estate title and due diligence review. In the areas of probate and estate planning, he has experience litigating contested wills/trusts and probate contests, and advising clients regarding probate administration.. Jereme started Baker Law Group in 2011. He earned his B.A. from Rutgers University and his J.D. Degree from the University of Colorado. He has two preschool aged boys, and he loves taking them camping, hiking, and fishing and watching them grow up. He is a 2014 Recipient of the Billy Lewis Young Lawyer Award – Courage Under Fire Award.

Jennifer has been licensed in Colorado since 2000 when she began her career as a transactional and litigation attorney in several large, national firms. She was first introduced to family law as a staff attorney at the Colorado Court of Appeals where she drafted appellate opinions in family law and dependency and neglect cases. After working for a premier family law firm, Jennifer founded Schaffner Law to focus on providing high-end legal services to clients in all family law matters.. An experienced appellate practitioner, Jennifer serves as a member of the Appellate Pro Bono screening committe, which helps select appeals for the Colorado Bar Association Appellate Pro Bono program. Her clients appreciate her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively with opposing parties and counsel. While comfortable in the courtroom, Jennifer also practices Collaborative Law and serves on the board of the Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals.. With her diverse legal background, Jennifer is comfortable with the many areas that intersect with family law such as commercial litigation, mergers and acquisitions and business transactions. She has a particular interest in cases that raise novel issues of law and enjoys delving into complex research of the Rules of Procedure and Title 14. Jennifer has worked in specialized areas such as common law marriages, UCCJEA issues, and parenting time concerns. Jennifer firmly believes that in addition to the legalities and case law in divorce practice, there must also be a recognition of family dynamics and attention paid to the impact on children of divorce.

Jeff provides family law excellence in divorce, child and spousal support, parenting rights and obligations, property division, marital and separation agreements, name changes, modifications, and more. Whether you need advice, consultation, settlement, and litigation support, Jeff can help.. Jeff has been an attorney for over a decade, practicing both in Connecticut and Colorado.  He has also worked directly with Judges and Magistrates while employed as a research and law clerk by the judicial branch.. Jeff has published articles and legal anntoations that appear in both national and federal products.. Prior to studying law, Jeff studied theoretical and applied philosophy, with a focus on legal philosophy.  His interests includ music performance, rock limbing, exercise, and partering with his wife to provide excellent parenting to their two children.

J. Kirk McGill is a Shareholder stationed in the firm's Denver Office but practices throughout the country in essentially all of the firm's practice areas. Kirk leverages his knowledge, skills, training and experience to effectively and efficiently assist his clients with transactional, litigation, and administrative/regulatory matters. Kirk holds the highest Martindale-Hubble peer review rating of AV Preeminent®, and the highest client review rating of Platinum (Client Champion).. As an appellate lawyer, Kirk's practice broadly encompasses all of the firm’s practice areas, and routinely involves Federal and state appeals, commercial litigation, constitutional law, tax (including planning and controversies/litigation), estates and trusts (including both planning & litigation), commercial & business law (including contracts, commercial transactions, mergers & acquisitions, and bankruptcy), administrative law & regulatory compliance (including oil & gas and antitrust), intellectual property (including copyright, trademark, and name/image/likeness), Native American & Indian law, and information technology & cybersecurity. Kirk is also a strong advocate for civil liberties and is one of the few attorneys in the United States who routinely represents both plaintiffs and defendants in civil rights matters involving governmental entities such as law enforcement use of force disputes. He also represents defendants in civil rights and other employment law cases involving private employers.. Prior to earning his J.D., Kirk served for two years with the State of Colorado as a Revenue Agent, and for six years with the Department of Defense specializing in regulatory compliance audits and forensic investigations. In addition, Kirk is a Colorado Certified Public Accountant, and holds a number of professional certifications in accounting, auditing, and financial investigations. Kirk also provides his expertise (including as an expert witness) to companies and other law firms in a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, commercial finance, corporate governance, tax, and both financial & forensic accounting and auditing.. Kirk believes that clients are best served by zealous advocacy that is nevertheless tempered by appreciation for the experiences of all stakeholders, which creates opportunities for a mutually beneficial resolution of even the most acrimonious disputes and is as prepared to create a transactional solution to a client's problem or to carry out a client's objectives as he is to litigate or arbitrate a resolution to a dispute.

I was born and raised in a small town just south of Kansas City, Missouri. I am the youngest of three children, and come from a family of public educators. After high school I attended the University of Central Missouri where I was the captain of the wrestling team. I earned my law degree from the University of Missouri School of Law. While in school I clerked for the Honorable Judge George W. Draper III at the Missouri Supreme Court, then worked at the Missouri State Public Defender office in Fulton, Missouri. I moved to Denver in 2014 and have been representing those injured at work and through the negligence of others since.

In his first years of practice, Mike worked on the Western Slope of Colorado, in a general civil litigation firm, having his first jury trial within months of obtaining his license to practice law. He was hired away from that firm by the nation's second largest insurance company and became Senior Trial Attorney for its Rocky Mountain Region; a position he held for over 5 years. Thereafter, Mike has decided to utilize his special skills and knowledge derived from working with insurance companies, to assist people who are hurt, seek fair and just compensation for injuries, damages and harm caused by others, whether they be people, companies or governmental entities. Because of his talent, Mike even finds himself occasionally hired by other lawyers and law firms to help them in trial, to add to their success in Court.Mike is a native to Colorado, having been born and raised in Grand Junction, on the Western Slope, graduating from Grand Junction High School and Mesa College, n/k/a Colorado Mesa University.. Having played college football and many years of rugby on the national level, Mike’s competitive drive will be put to use for your benefit.

Ilya Lyubimskiy is the founder and managing attorney of Premier Legacy Law. Ilya is knowledgeable and experienced in estate planning, wills and trusts, probate and trust administration, and business formation planning. Ilya takes pride in helping his clients navigate the complexities of estate planning with expert guidance and compassion. He enjoys getting to know each client and is committed to providing the highest level of service as he prepares plans tailored to his clients’ unique needs.. Prior to establishing his own law firm, Ilya practiced law at a prestigious Denver law firm where he handled estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters. Ilya’s experience includes preparing comprehensive estate plans ranging from wills to complex trusts. He also prides himself on providing compassionate guidance to clients handling the tasks and responsibilities of a personal representative and/or trustee. Ilya is frequently praised by his clients for his legal expertise and ability to communicate clearly and consistently throughout the legal process. Ilya is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed legacy planning and estate administration decisions. He regularly educates both members of the public and other professionals on various legal topics within the legacy planning and estate administration realms.. In addition to his estate planning experience, Ilya’s professional background encompasses other roles that have shaped his legal career. As a former Deputy District Attorney in Colorado’s 17th Judicial District, he passionately advocated for victims of crime, with a particular focus on protecting the rights of elderly and at-risk individuals, through his work in the Economic Crime Unit. Furthermore, his experience clerking for judges in Colorado exposed him to civil, domestic, and criminal matters, broadening his understanding of the legal landscape.. Ilya graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he distinguished himself as an editor for the Criminal Law Review. Additionally, he holds a Certificate in Legal Research from the University of Denver, Westminster Law Library. Ilya also brings added value to his clients as a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Colorado and as a Certified Fraud Examiner with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.. Beyond his legal pursuits, Ilya cherishes time spent with his wife, Vanya, and two dogs, Dexter and Sammy. He is an avid Colorado sports fan and enjoys hiking, embracing the beauty of the Colorado outdoors.

Ilene Feldmeier’s practice primarily focuses on representing employers and insurance clients in workers’ compensation claims in Arizona, Colorado, and Idaho. She has litigated hundreds of workers’ compensation cases and prevailed on many appellate cases.  Ilene represents employers and insurance carriers in all aspects of workers’ compensation claims including defending full contests, medical benefit claims, safety rule violations, termination for cause, death benefits involving determination of common law spouse, penalty claims, recouping overpayments, withdrawing admissions, fraud, mental impairment, permanent total disability, apportionment, and many other issues.  Ilene also assists clients with employment law issues including resignations, termination, release of claims, and ADA considerations.. Ilene joined Pollart Miller LLC as a Law Clerk in 2007 while finishing law school.  In May 2008, after passing the Colorado Bar, Ilene became an Associate with the Firm.  In 2016, Ilene became a Partner with the Firm.  Prior to graduating from law school, Ilene completed a judicial internship for the Colorado Office of Administrative Courts, gaining valuable experience in workers’ compensation and general services administrative law.  Since joining Pollart Miller LLC, Ilene has worked continuously in litigation involving Colorado workers’ compensation claims.  In 2017, at the specific request of a client that valued Ilene’s work in Colorado, Ilene began practicing workers’ compensation law in Idaho and has handled claims involving compensability, medical benefits, and subsequent injuries.  In 2018, Ilene began practicing workers’ compensation law in Arizona and has already assisted clients with cases involving compensability, physician designation, and settlement.. Ilene is a St. Louis native and she graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Management in 2002.  Following, this Ilene worked in restaurant management for 3 years and gained valuable experience with customer service, personnel management and other various employment issues that helps her comprehend and relate to the concerns of her clients.  Ilene graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in December 2007 and passed the Colorado Bar in February 2008.  In her spare time, Ilene enjoys spending time with her children, running, and volunteering.  Ilene has completed several half marathons and full marathons, including the Leadville Heavy Half Marathon and Disney’s 48.6 mile Dopey Challenge, and regularly volunteers for various organizations throughout the community.

I'm an Attorney with widespread experience in resolving worker’s compensation and insurance defense cases. Drawing from a diverse background, I leverage my research skills to investigate, identify, assess, interpret, and report evidence. Whether handling clients, negotiating strategies, preparing litigation, or gathering information for trial, I believe my track record of success stems from my commitment to maintain in-depth understanding of legal processes and procedures. It’s important to me to be able to understand and translate complex legal information and legal analysis into clear findings, explanations, and reports for technical and non-technical audiences.

I will soon start my 27th year practicing law in the wonderful State of Colorado.  I have spent all of those years in our courtrooms, travelling across the state to fight for clients in personal injury and family law (divorce and post-divorce) matters.  I work as an adjunct professor at both of Colorado's law schools, and I travel around the nation teaching advocates how to stand up before judges and juries and "do it" the right way.  There is very little that I have not encountered in the legal world, so if you need help dealing with anything, feel free to track me down to see if I can either steer you in the right direction or offer a bit more.. When seeking legal counsel, "fit" matters.  You need to make sure you have comfort and security working with your lawyer.  I know that when people need attorneys, the circumstances usually aren't the best. At my firm, we work hard to meet your needs and give you the guidance in challenging times. While we can never promise you a result, we can promise to do evereything we can to deliver the outcome you seek!  We also promise that before we ever agree to work with you, that the "fit" is there for your sake and ours.. Chances are whatever you are facing in our justice system, we have seen it in our practice.  Give us a call if you think we can help!

I was born and raised in Colorado.  I have been representing clients through Colorado in bankruptcy matters since 1985 and in estate planning matters since 2006.. I understand that facing legal issues can be intimidating.  I will help you understand your options and make your decisions with care, respect and an attention to detail.  I am very passionate about helping my clients.