Joseph MacHatton is an Associate Attorney at the firm of Murray & McCarthy Law in Denver, Colorado. He practices litigation in the areas of business, real estate, and criminal defense. After receiving his undergraduate degree in accounting from the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University, Mr. MacHatton received his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law.. Mr. MacHatton focuses his practice on litigation. His trial experience includes federal, state, district court, county court, and municipal court levels.. Prior to joining Murray and McCarthy Law, Mr. MacHatton was the Lead Public Defender for the City of Westminster Municipal Court while working as an Associate Attorney at Flesch and Beck Law. Mr. MacHatton also worked as an Associate Attorney at Charles H. Torres, P.C., practicing business litigation; medical malpractice; criminal defense, including white collar crime; landlord-tenant disputes; and personal injury.
Practice Areas: Trademark Application, Contracts, Business, Internet, Government Contracts
You have a name, a product or an idea … while these may be intangible, they represent your intellectual property - the unique character of your business. They are yours and yours alone, and like business owners the world over, you want to keep them that way.. A well-designed and well-researched intellectual property program helps to safeguard your names, products, business information, and ideas against infringement or copying by others. It can also save your business valuable time and money in the event a name or idea is already taken.. I have over 31 years of experience practicing law in Colorado. I work to assist new businesses create a solid foundation with entity formation, contract formation, and brand protection. I tailor an intellectual property protection program around your business's unique needs – whether you are setting up a new entity, creating a new name for a product or service, developing or negotiating contracts, registering a new brand, or preparing an advertising campaign in print or over the Internet.. Legal Assistance includes: corporate formation and maintenance, trademark selection, review, prosecution, & protection, U.S. copyright registration and protection, Intellectual property audits, general contract drafting and negotiation (including licensing, government contracts, and grants agreements), due diligence in asset sales and acquisitions, defamation, privacy & publicity, social media and Internet law issues, real estate contract issues, acquisitions, disputes, and more.. Through my mediation practice, I strive to assist others in developing creative solutions to conflict in the following areas: general business disputes, commercial, and civil disputes, real estate disputes, contractual disputes, and intellectual property disputes, including without limitation, trademark, copyright, non-compete issues, and trade secret issues.. Over my years in practice, I have worked in other varied areas including complex civil litigation and domestic issues.
As an attorney, Laura's mission statement is to help businesses grow.. Laura is known for her approachable, down-to-earth style that defies many of the commonly held stereotypes about lawyers.. Laura opened her own business - her law practice - in fall of 2012 and hasn't looked back. She knows firsthand what it takes to startup and grow a business, giving her an instant way to connect with her business oriented clients.. Laura's practice focuses on growing existing businesses through the franchising model, as it has been successful for so many companies before it in all industries. She prepares franchise disclosure documents (FDDs) and franchise agreements, in addition to reviewing the same documents for potential franchise buyers.. For both franchise and non-franchise clients alike, Laura assists in the purchase and sale of businesses, drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial leases, contracts and buy-sell agreements. She also completes trademark applications.. If your business is a startup, Laura can assure you start right so no legal problems hold you up in the future.. My Only Business is Your Business.
7555 East Hampden Ave. Suite 600 , Denver , Colorado 80231
Practice Areas: Business
Robinson and Henry senior associate Katherine Fontenot could have picked any career she wanted. Well, theoretically, she could have.. However, growing up in a family of attorneys made her choice easy. Inspired by years of post-dinnertime legal discussions, Katherine pursued and achieved a law career. Now, she brings years of valuable experience to our probate, bankruptcy, and elder law roster.. Katherine is adept at drafting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. She’s also experienced at managing conservatorships, guardianships, and negotiations among beneficiaries. Katherine credits an eight-year background in family law with boosting her skills as an attorney.. “That was lots of courtroom time, lots of hotly litigated cases,” she says, “but also lots of client interaction and lots of mediation to settle cases.”. Katherine is always ready for court but prefers mediating settlements when it’s beneficial for her clients.. With a strong background in business law, Katherine also assists clients in creating business entities such as LLCs and corporations. She can draft the necessary documents while offering sound advice on best practices. This includes how to handle various business transactions, including writing asset purchase agreements, and maintaining corporate records.. Clients who work with Katherine can expect her to be up front and informative. In matters of bankruptcy, business litigation, or the drafting of wills, Katherine ensures her clients are well-informed before proceeding.
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