Jared West (he/him/his), an Avvo “superb” and five-star rated attorney, is an experienced litigator and transactional attorney who focuses his practice on products liability and commercial litigation in both Colorado state and federal courts.. Before joining Childs McCune, Jared gained significant experience at an elite litigation firm in Boulder where he garnered awards such as Rising Star, multiple Top Attorney awards by Colorado Springs, the Magazine (for Landlord Tenant Law, Contract Law, Civil Litigation, and Business Commercial Law), and Avvo’s Client Choice Award for his litigation and transactional work. There, he helped individuals and businesses with a broad range of litigation and transactional issues.. Indeed, throughout his career, Jared has amassed experience in both civil and commercial litigation, having prosecuted and defended intentional torts (including defamation, assault, battery, malicious prosecution, abuse of process, fraud, conspiracy, securities fraud, and deceptive trade practices), professional liability and negligence claims, partitions, evictions, personal protection orders, HOA disputes, construction defect claims under CDARA, trademark infringement, shareholder disputes, premises liability claims, and products liability claims.. Jared also has assisted clients with a variety of commercial and real estate transactions, such as forming and selling businesses and drafting various contracts, including residential and commercial leases, independent contractor agreements, and construction contracts. Additionally, he served the cannabis industry, assisting clients with their licensing, regulatory, and compliance needs.. During law school, Jared developed his legal skills through a wide range of professional experiences, including working for the Albuquerque Public Defenders Office (where he participated in a first degree murder trial that was featured on an episode of ABC’s Dateline), the Lincoln City Attorney’s Office, the Lancaster County Attorney’s Office, a nationally recognized Band 1 cannabis law firm, a boutique Denver law firm focusing on civil litigation and business transactions, and Kiewit Construction, a Fortune 500 company. In addition to serving on several executive boards including the Student Bar Association, Jared participated in both moot court and law review, having won Best Brief in moot court and having his law review article, Nebraska Nonsense: Trojan Horse or Cash Crop?, about the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act, published in the Nebraska Law Review.. Jared is also very active in his communities. For example, he regularly volunteers as a scoring judge for the Boulder Mock Trial Competition and mentors a University of Nebraska law student. In addition to his extensive pro bono and volunteer efforts, Jared has presented The Eviction Process to the Colorado Association of Professional Interpreters (CAPI) at their Fall Conference 2022, and currently as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Cannabis Law Section of Colorado Bar Association.. Jared lives in Boulder County with his wife, dog, and two cats. Inspired by his previous career in the hospitality industry, he likes all things food-related, including cooking and trying new restaurants. He also enjoys being active outdoors in beautiful Colorado, running in the foothills of the Flatirons, playing guitar, and spending time with his family.
My practice is focused on civil litigation, family law, corporate work with an emphasis on small businesses, probate and estate planning. I represent men and women, moms and dads, in all areas of family law including divorce, custody, child support and post-decree matters. I have also achieved successful results in my representation of business clients, general contractors, subcontractors, property managers, owner/developers, and property owners. My civil litigation practice is focused on the defense of construction defect, product defect, personal injury, and commercial litigation.. I am a born advocate, which is why my mom told me when I was a young girl that I would probably grow up to be an attorney. After graduating from Kansas State University with a Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education and teaching English to high school seniors, I started law school at the University of Kansas, during which I received a top notch legal education while staying true to my commitment to public service. I have volunteered for the Douglas County Legal Aid Society and the Douglas County Adult Protective Services during her law school education. I also have been a Metro Volunteer Lawyer pro bono attorney since I started practicing law in Colorado, and have given my time to the Rape Awareness and Prevention Program for several years.
101 University Blvd Ste 350 , Denver , Colorado 80206
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate
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
Joe received his B.A. in philosophy from the University of North Florida and his J.D. from Florida State University. After moving to Colorado in 2012, he practiced law in Colorado Springs, with a focus on personal injury. He then moved to Denver in 2015. Joe's practice is now solely focused on personal injury litigation. Joe believes that people should be fairly compensated for injuries they suffer as a result of someone else's negligence and enjoys making insurance companies pay for what they owe. In his spare time, Joe attends concerts throughout the Denver area and summits mountains in the high country in his endeavor to summit all of Colorado's 14ers.
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Wills, Litigation
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.
Jason Astle provides clients with solutions to problems and disputes either before, during, or after a law suit has been filed. He also offers advice and representation in the areas of employment, real estate, lending, commercial litigation, real and personal property, domestic disputes, and business formation and disposition. His practice is focused primarily on litigation in both state and federal courts, but includes some transactional support. He has successfully represented clients in a variety of disputes, ranging from personal injury claims to complex class action and multi-district product liability and banking litigation.
Jason communicates with his clients regularly and provides information and strategy relating to all aspects of the litigation process using a goal-oriented approach to achieve favorable outcomes.
Jason's career includes a clerkship with the Colorado Supreme Court, the federal court in the Southern District of New York, and litigating in New York and Colorado state and federal Courts. As a proud Colorado native, he is pleased to be back home, fighting for the people of Colorado.
Jennifer has been working closely with Neil since 2018. She is originally from a small beach town in Orange County, California.. She earned a Bachelors of Science in Anthropology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. After surviving the Chicago winters, she moved to Denver, Colorado to enjoy the mountains and all the outdoor activities this wonderful city has to offer.. Jenn is the heart and soul of the firm, expertly managing a heavy case load across all of the firm’s practice areas. She is always incredibly organized, which puts her adversaries at a significant disadvantage. Her communication and negotiation skills with clients, opposing counsel, and opposing parties are unmatched. Compound her ability to accomplish favorable settlements with a tenacious, never-back-down attitude in litigation, and Jenn is a daunting adversary you would rather have on your side than against you.
Jeffrey M. Kolokoff is a trial lawyer and retired judge. In addition to trial work, he works as a private judge, arbitrator, mediator, special magistrate, and attorney's fee expert. Judge Kolokoff is a magna cum laude graduate of Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude 2006; Certificate in Advanced Legal Drafting, Research, and Writing, Law Review, Moot Court, Dean's List all semesters, Merit Scholarship Recipient) and Bucknell University (B.A. Economics, 2001). Additionally, Judge Kolokoff is a Certified Fraud Examiner and a skilled financial, banking, mortgage, and insurance fraud investigator. Judge Kolokoff is admitted in State and Federal Courts in Florida and Colorado, and in the District of Columbia, as well as numerous other courts.. Prior to receiving his law degree, Judge Kolokoff worked at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley and gained valuable experience in consumer finance, financial markets, and stock brokerage.. Judge Kolokoff began his legal career as a prosecutor in Miami and focused his practice on complex white collar fraud and tried numerous jury trials to verdict. In addition to fraud cases, Judge Kolokoff also prosecuted drug trafficking, violent crimes, and other crimes. Judge Kolokoff served as Assistant Chief of County Court from 2007-2008 and supervised nearly seventy misdemeanor prosecutors.. Judge Kolokoff joined a South Florida boutique firm in 2012 where he represented clients in a broad range of matters focusing in civil litigation, major provider fraud, and defense of fraudulent claims. He was appointed to the Miami-Dade County bench in 2020 and served until 2023. He presided over criminal and civil cases as a County Court Judge and Acting Circuit Judge and was the most trial active judge in the Circuit during his term. He then joined a national firm where zelously represented institutional clients and private clients in many matters including breach of contract, misappropration of intellectual property, civil theft, premises liability, and wrongful death.. Judge Kolokoff served as Chair of The Florida Bar Standing Committee on the Unlicensed Practice of Law (Chair 2015-2017; Vce Chair 2014; Member 2011-2017) and also on the Professional Ethics Committee of The Florida Bar (2018-2024). He is a member of numerous organizations including the Miami-Dade Bar and League of Prosecutors.. Judge Kolokoff is a die-hard Miami Heat Fan (and longtime season ticket holder), personally witnessed the Miami Dolphins last playoff win, and throughly enjoyed the Florida Panthers Stanley Cup defense. He is married to a practicing family lawyer and has three children.
3858 Walnut St, Suite 144 , Denver , Colorado 80205
Practice Areas: Litigation
Jean E. Smith Gonnell is one of the nation's leading cannabis practitioners. She is an attorney at Messner Reeves LLP, where she practices cannabis commercial/administrative litigation, specializing in all facets of Colorado marijuana law. Ms. Smith Gonnell also routinely provides advice to cannabis industry businesses about medical/retail/recreational marijuana, licensing, regulatory compliance, general business transactional law, and the intersection of state and federal law.. Ms. Smith Gonnell's clients include a number of businesses both in and out of the marijuana industry, as well as individuals and those facing a variety of legal proceedings at the District level. She has served the cannabis industry full time since 2012. In November 2011, as a law clerk, Ms. Smith-Gonnell assisted in the development of an article for The Colorado Lawyer, a publication of the Colorado Bar Association, entitled "Colorado's Emerging Medical Marijuana Legal Framework and Constitutional Rights.". Because of her hard work and experience, Jean has an intimate understanding of the cannabis industry, its regulatory framework, and the prominent industry actors. Ms. Smith Gonnell's work has been highlighted in the Denver Post, Colorado Springs Independent, Westword, and Fox 31 News. She earned her J.D. degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
I am dedicated to working for the best possible results for my clients. After graduating from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2006, I joined the Nineteenth Judicial District Attorney’s Office and began my career as a Deputy District Attorney.. I left the D.A.’s Office for private firms where I have practiced in myriad areas of civil and criminal law representing both corporations and individuals in all phases of litigation including trials and appeals.
Consecutively named by Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” in Construction Law, Product Liability, and Real Estate, and among only 2.5% of lawyers in Colorado named by Super Lawyers as “Rising Stars”, Mr. Krueger has a successful track record as an Attorney and Counselor. His experience includes shepherding and litigating all phases of complex disputes in state and federal courts, and he advises sophisticated clients on business transactions and risk management.. Mr. Krueger also has extensive political experience including organizing, campaign management and fundraising.
Practice Areas: Litigation, Health Care & FDA Practice, Marketing, Advertising, Sweepstakes & Promotions Law, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care, Life Sciences & Medical Technology, Government Law & Policy, Gaming, Proposition 65 & Green Chemistry, Class Action Litigation, Federal Regulatory & Administrative Law, Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
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