Top best Labor Lawyers Near me in ZIP 80202

Tammy Westerberg's practice focuses on a wide range of commercial litigation matters in federal and state courts. She has represented clients from Fortune 500 companies to small business entities and individuals in securities actions, employment disputes, corporate governance matters, contract and partnership disputes, and internal investigations.

Stephen is an associate with Kelly & Walker. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, employment law, and appellate advocacy. While attending the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Stephen served as an intern with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and as an editor of the Denver Law Review.. Aside from being an accomplished attorney, Stephen is also an avid singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is also professionally involved in the Minoru Yasui Inn of Court and local bar associations.

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

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

Michelle Gibson is a passionate advocate who enjoys helping her clients navigate through the civil legal process to achieve justice. Ms. Gibson’s practice areas encompass all areas of Labor and Employment Law, including discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.. Prior to joining Livelihood Law, LLC. Ms. Gibson worked at Bachus & Schanker, LLC and the Colorado State Public Defender. Ms. Gibson obtained her juris doctorate at Washington and Lee University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and was an active member of the Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice and Vice Magister of Phi Delta Phi International Honor Society. Ms. Gibson obtained her undergraduate degree in Political Science, Russian Studies, and Gender and Women’s Studies from University of Arizona where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors.. In her free time, Michelle enjoys watching the Colorado Rockies, attending concerts, reading, and hiking.. Michelle is currently the Secretary for the Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association.. Michelle is on the Young Professionals Board for Maria Droste Counseling Center.

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

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

I am originally from North Dakota, and attended the University of North Dakota where I received my undergraduate degree.  Prior to law school, I worked as a small business consultant, retail manager, and high school teacher.  I attended the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver.  In law school, I focused on labor and employment, earning the Workplace Law Certificate.

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

Born in Flint, Michigan, Ms. Hunter is the daughter of an auto worker and a first grade teacher.  She grew up enjoying the lakes and beautiful Michigan hikes.  Since moving to Colorado in 2007, she loves hiking and skiing in the mountains.  She also ranches on the weekend on her family's ranch in Wheatland, WY.

Attorney Justin M. Plaskov is an employment law attorney in Denver and partner at Jester Gibson & Moore, LLP. Mr. Plaskov is an aggressive, effective, and understanding employment lawyer who has also obtained several multi-million-dollar settlements and jury verdicts in employment discrimination and retaliation lawsuits. In 2015, he was part of a trial team who was awarded a nearly $15 million jury verdict against Matheson Trucking and in 2020 he helped negotiate a $20.5 million settlement against Jackson National Life Insurance. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he studied at the University of Colorado Law School, where he received his Juris Doctor in 2012.