Employment & Labor Lawyers in Denver | 377 available

Firm: Elwyn F. Schaefer & Associates, P.C

460 South Marion Parkway , Denver , Colorado 80209

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

I am a graduate of Columbia (B.A., 1966) and the University of Colorado School of Law (J.D., 1969). I have been licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and the U.S. District Court of the District of Colorado since 1969. I am also admitted to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. I have practiced in Colorado since completing a clerkship with Justice Robert B. Lee of the Colorado Supreme Court. I have also served as a municipal court judge.. I have been practicing law for more than 45 years and for the last 35 of those years, have specialized in employment law. I devote approximately 80% of my practice to the representation of employees in labor and employment law disputes in the private sector.. I have represented numerous private and public employees before the EEOC, CCRD, OFO, the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board and various agencies and governmental entities. I have also represented employees in state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.. I am a long-time member of both NELA (National Employment Lawyers Association) and previously a member of the Board of Directors of PELA (Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association). I often advise colleagues with regard to legal issues that they may encounter from time to time.. Please be sure to leave email/phone number when reaching out via message. Thanks.

Firm: Richard Huttner

720 S COLORADO BLVD , Denver , Colorado 80246

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Family, Labor, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

Firm: Munro Law LLC

216 S. Milwaukee Street , Denver , Colorado 80209

Practice Areas: Appellate, Corporate, Securities, White Collar Crime, Employment & Labor

Firm: 3iLaw

3900 E Mexico Ave , Denver , Colorado 80210

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Civil, Intellectual Property, Technology and Science, Employment & Labor

Firm: Grund, Dagner and Nelson, P.C.

303 East Seventeenth Avenue   303 , Denver , Colorado 80203

Practice Areas: Construction, Corporate, Employment & Labor, Environmental, Insurance, Professional Malpractice

Firm: Leventhal Lewis Kuhn Taylor Swan PC

3773 Cherry Creek N. Dr. Suite 710 , Denver , Colorado 80209

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Nathan Davidovich

501 S. Cherry Street , Denver , Colorado 80246

Practice Areas: Civil, Employment & Labor

I have always placed top priority on representing clients vigorously and ethically to achieve the best results possible.. I have been a trial lawyer during my entire career and have appeared in Colorado State and Federal trial and appellate courts as well as trial courts in California, New Mexico, Missouri, Montana and Tennessee. I specialize in employment law and complex civil litigation and have been involved in many jury trials in both State and Federal Courts.. I pride myself in handling efficiently & professionally, virtually all kinds of complex litigation. I recognize the importance of protecting my clients’ reputations, as well as their financial & professional needs while striving to provide effective, cost-efficient representation in every aspect of my practice.. More informaiton about me as well as representative cases I have been involved in can be seen at my website at: http;//.

Firm: Colorado Employee Advocates

1999 Broadway, Suite 3225 , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

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.

Firm: Law Office of Karen Steinhauser

3900 E. Mexico Ave , Denver , Colorado 80210

Practice Areas: Civil, Construction, Employment & Labor, Medical Malpractice, Criminal Defense

Firm: Rathod | Mohamedbhai LLC

2701 Lawrence Street, Suite 100 , Denver , Colorado 80205

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Qusair is a partner at Rathod | Mohamedbhai LLC.  His practice is exclusively in the areas of plaintiff’s employment discrimination and constitutional civil rights litigation.  He advocates for the rights of employees in the workplace, and for the civil rights of all individuals against governmental and institutional abuses of power.

Firm: Inmann, Flynn, Biesterfield & Brentlinger, P.C.

1800 N Gaylord St, , Denver , Colorado 80206

Practice Areas: Employment, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Corporate, Employment & Labor

Firm: Livelihood Law Firm

3401 Quebec Street , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

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.

Firm: Rathod Mohamedbhai LLC

2701 Lawrence Street, Suite 100 , Denver , Colorado 80205

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Sid­dhartha is a part­ner at Rathod | Mohamedb­hai LLC, whose prac­tice areas include civil rights, employ­ment law, and crim­i­nal defense.  Sid­dhartha is also a mem­ber of the Guan­tanamo Bay, Cuba habeas lit­i­ga­tion team, rep­re­sent­ing five detainees from Yemen.  Sid­dhartha has been a fac­ulty mem­ber for the National Insti­tute of Trial Advo­cacy since 2011 and is Adjunct Fac­ulty at the Uni­ver­sity of Col­orado School of Law.

Firm: Okunade, LLP

10200 E Girard Ave Ste C251 , Denver , Colorado 80231

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Tayo Okunade is an experienced attorney who handles litigation matters for clients across a number of industries.  He has appeared before state and federal courts, including administrative courts.  In his multidisciplinary practice he has litigated cases involving employment discrimination, probate disputes, franchise disputes, breach of contract, and other business disputes.  Tayo also counsels clients on a variety of contracts, restrictive covenant agreements, employee handbooks, severance and separation agreements, and a number of other business and employment-related matters.  Tayo's practice extends to counseling U.S. companies and non-governmental agencies (NGOs) looking to expand their operations globally on issues related to employment agreements, memorandum of understandings, breach of contract, and other business-related matters.

730 17th Street, #650 , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Corporate, Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury, Car Accidents

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

Firm: Traylor Law Group, LLC

1721 High Street , Denver , Colorado 80218

Practice Areas: Civil, Corporate, Employment & Labor

Firm: Jon Heroux

4600 S. Syracuse St , Denver , Colorado 80237

Practice Areas: Government, Business, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Government Contracts, Health Care, Employment & Labor, Divorce & Separation, Election Campaigns & Political Law, Federal Regulation, Trademark Application

Jon P. Heroux, Esq.. Jon P. Heroux is the founder and managing member of Heroux & Associates, PLLC, a law firm specializing in corporate law, business formation, regulatory affairs, administrative, and government affairs with a particular focus on small and mid-tier companies operating in the aerospace and aviation, technology, national and homeland security, energy, transportation, and economic development sectors.. Mr. Heroux also founded and serves as Chief Executive Officer of Macroux Group, LLC -- a business and strategic advisory firm headquartered in Denver Tech Center, Colorado, with offices in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.. Mr. Heroux has over two decades of business, legal, legislative, and policy experience. He has represented clients such as Harris Corporation, Jacobs Engineering, the Arthroscopic Association of North America (AANA), Geocent, LLC, MRIGlobal, Inc., both in a legal and business/strategic consulting capacity.. Mr. Heroux began his federal career as a Staff Assistant for U.S. Senator Paul Coverdell (R-GA).. Heroux first gained campaign experience as a staffer on Gov. Bob Riley's (R-AL) first bid for Congress. Mr. Heroux served for nearly five years as Riley’s Senior Legislative Assistant managing a portfolio that included agriculture, environment, federalism, local government, education, judiciary, and financial services issues.. Mr. Heroux has served as a Senior Legislative Counsel for the National League of Cities (NLC) where he advocated for cities on issues ranging from community and economic development, housing, homeland security, law enforcement, and the environment.. Heroux later joined the staff of the U.S. House of Representatives Government Reform Subcommittee on Federalism and the Census as its Counsel under committee Chairman Tom Davis (R-VA) and Subcommittee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH).. Mr. Heroux has also served in the Executive Branch as the Chief Counsel to the Vice Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). There he advised the Vice Chairman on public policy and legal matters pertaining to Federal Civil Service law.. Mr. Heroux holds Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) degrees from Georgia College and State University. He also holds a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.. During his tenure with Congressman Riley, Mr. Heroux worked closely with Auburn University and became an avid fan of Auburn Football. He currently lives in Douglas County Colorado with his wife (a trial attorney), 6-year-old daughter, and two beloved dogs Charlie and Chica.. Contact Information:. DTC Address4600 S. Syracuse StreetSuite 900Denver, Colorado 80237. Office:DC:Mobile:Email:. Bar Admissions:. ColoradoWashington DC. Education:. Georgia College & State University (BS). Georgia College & State University (MPA). University of Denver Sturm College of Law (JD). Memberships:. American Bar Association. Colorado Bar Association. Aurora Chamber of Commerce. National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) Rocky Mountain Chapter (through a client, Allied Mountain).. National Republican Lawyers Association. The Federalist Society. Security Clearances: Available upon request

Firm: Livelihood Law

3401 Quebec St.., Suite 6009 , Denver , Colorado 80207

Practice Areas: Employment, Litigation, Civil Rights, Employment & Labor

Euell Thomas Bio. Euell “E” Thomas is an Associate Attorney at Livelihood Law, LLC. Euell’s practice areas encompass all aspects of Labor and Employment Law. Euell stands ready to assist employees with issues of discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, Wage and Hour and unemployment benefits hearings. In additional, Euell has extensive knowledge of Federal employee specific administrative processes, such as, the Merit Systems Protection Board.. Euell’s past work history includes the Western Area Law Department of the United States Postal Service and the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado, School of Law. While at CU, Euell was active with the ABA Mock Trial Team and won the Jim R. Carrigan Cup Trial Competition Award. He received his undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Hendrix College.. Euell is a member of the Colorado Bar and Denver Bar Associations. In his free time, Euell enjoys playing guitar, playing squash, writing, travel and is studying to become a CMS Level 2 Sommelier.

Firm: The Law Office of Gretchen E. Lipman, LLC

1776 S. Jackson St. , Denver , Colorado 80210

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

I focus on my client's individual needs and goals, because each client is different and has his or her own perspective.  I aim to be a problem-solver and work to get the best result possible for my client, whether through taking a case to trial or thoughtful settlement.  I will walk with you every step of the way.. In my spare time I love to travel and spend time with my family and friends.  I try to take nothing for granted and focus on the good things in life.

Firm: Swain Law, LLC

1721 North High Street , Denver , Colorado 80218

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

My law practice is dedicated to helping employees fight for fairness and dignity in the workplace.  I represent employees at all levels (from minimum wage workers to highly compensated executives) in all types of employment-related legal matters.

Firm: Lowrey Parady LLC

1725 High St., #1 , Denver , Colorado 80218

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

I've focused on employment law since my second year in law school.  I work with people who need help with handling problems with their current or former employers.  I am happy to help if you've experienced difficulty obtaining family or medical leave, had problems receiving wages or employment benefits, or if you've experienced discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Firm: Newman McNulty, LLC

1490 North Lafayette Street , Denver , Colorado 80218

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Constitutional, Criminal Defense, Discrimination, Employment & Labor

Mari Newman is a founding member of Newman | McNulty, where her practice emphasizes Civil Rights and Employment Law, rooted in client-centered advocay, representation of martinalized communities, movement lawyering, and pro bono service. Mari has dedicated her entire career to advocating on behalf of the underdog and disenfranchised against government and corporate abuse.. Mari Newman has been honored by Best lawyers in America as Denver’s top Civil Rights lawyer and Denver’s top Employment lawyer for individuals. She was voted one of the top ten lawyers in the State of Colorado by Super Lawyers, across all areas of legal practice, and has been named a Super Lawyer for her civil rights and employment work for many many years. Mari Newman has received numerous awards for her work from organizations including the Southern Center for Human Rights, the ACLU of Colorado, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association Foundation, the LGBT Bar Association Foundation, and the Colorado Press Association, to name just a few.. Mari has been inducted into the very selective National College of Labor and Employment lawyers in recognition of her “devoted and distinguished career in the practice of labor and employment law in accordance with the highest ethical and professional standards,” and she has been repeatedly recognized as a top labor and employment lawyer by 5280 Magazine.. Martindale-Hubbell has rated Mari as AV Preeminent, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. Mari has also been honored as a Fellow of the Colorado Bar Foundation, a designation bestowed upon no more than five percent of the lawyers in Colorado for “outstanding dedication to the welfare of the community, the traditions of the profession and the maintenance and advancement of the objectives of the Colorado Bar Association.”. Mari’s civil rights work and community service extend outside the courtroom, where she serves on the Board of Directors for organizations including the Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and the Colorado LGBT Bar Association Foundation. Mari also advocates in the legislature, writes, lectures, and marches for social justice.

Firm: Matt Cron

2701 Lawrence Street, Suite 100 , Denver , Colorado 80205

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Matthew Cron is a partner at Rathod Mohamedbhai LLC whose practice consists of litigating civil rights and employment claims on behalf of individuals. Matt has represented minors who have had their federal and constitutional rights violated by school officials, disabled individuals who were unlawfully evicted from their homes, individuals who were subjected to excessive force (including deadly force), wrongful arrest, malicious prosecution, cruel and unusual punishment, and other constitutional violations by law enforcement, and employees who were discriminated and retaliated against on behalf of their sex, race, national origin, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. Matt has also represented employees in breach of contract disputes and whistleblowers who suffered retaliation.

Firm: Marilee E. Langhoff PC

1001 South Monaco Parkway , Denver , Colorado 80224

Practice Areas: Civil, Employment & Labor, Insurance

Firm: Lewis, Bess, Williams & Weese P.C.

1560 Broadway , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Corporate, Labor, Employment & Labor

Firm: Baird & Quinn LLC

2036 E 17th Ave , Denver , Colorado 80206

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Now in his 32nd year of practice, J. Mark Baird has represented individuals and businesses in employment, labor-management, and commercial matters throughout his career. He has extensive experience as a litigator, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, retaliation, unfair labor practice, non-compete/employee loyalty, breach of contract and commercial fraud matters. He has tried jury and non-jury cases to verdict on multiple occasions in federal and state courts, and in arbitral forums. Mr. Baird regularly represents clients before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (where he worked as a Senior Trial Attorney), United States Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Colorado Civil Rights Division, and other state agencies. Mr. Baird’s practice encompasses labor arbitrations, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and labor contract administration. He also provides comprehensive counseling and advice to clients about workplace issues, including compliance issues, litigation avoidance strategies, human resources counseling, wage and hour compliance, and reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. He also assists clients in negotiating, drafting and litigating issues under employment contracts and non-competition and non-solicitation agreements. Mr. Baird has been selected as a Top 100 Civil Defense Litigator and Colorado Super Lawyer in multiple years, and been recognized as a notable employment law practitioner by Chambers USA in multiple years. He is “a smart and thorough lawyer who is skilled at innovation in court, and whose client’s think the world of him.” Law Week Colorado, July 7, 2008. He has been a Contributing Editor to the Developing Labor Law, and chapter author in “Colorado Employment Law.” Mr. Baird is admitted to practice law before the United States Supreme Court, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and State of Colorado. Prior to forming a boutique employment law firm in 1998, Mr. Baird was a Senior Trial Attorney with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, an attorney with Sherman & Howard, LLC, in Denver, Colorado, and an attorney with Watson, Ess, Marshall & Enggas in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa in 1986, where he earned the American Jurisprudence Awards in Constitutional and Criminal Law.

Firm: H&K Law, LLC

3900 E. Mexico Ave. , Denver , Colorado 80210

Practice Areas: Corporate, Employment & Labor, Administrative Law

Laura works passionately and thoughtfully with businesses and individuals to maximize the benefit of their legal rights and to understand their legal obligations. She accomplishes this task by providing day-to-day advice, drafting customized policies and procedures and implementing those policies through employee trainings. She believes that clear guidelines—for managers as well as employees—is the best path to a productive workforce and litigation avoidance.. When litigation is necessary, Laura is an undaunted advocate for her clients in the courtroom. Laura litigates employment issues in federal courts and before administrative bodies as well as traditional civil matters in state and federal court, such as breach of contract, non-competition and trade secret litigation, landlord tenant disputes, construction defect cases and other business disputes.. Laura spends a substantial amount of time working with youth serving organizations including early childhood education centers, child care facilities, camps, community organizations and single skill building trainings. As a result of her board service in this area and her extensive experience representing youth serving organizations, Laura provides customized solutions and real world solutions to licensing issues and in response to county investigations.. Laura has received numerous awards for her work.

Firm: Pendleton, Wilson, Hennessey & Crow, P.C.

1875 Lawrence Street , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Lowrey Parady, LLC

1725 High St Ste 1 , Denver , Colorado 80218

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Yates Law Firm, LLC

1900 Wazee Street   203 , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Civil, Employment & Labor, Environmental, Insurance

Firm: Raghunath Law Firm LLC

Po Box 372299 , Denver , Colorado 80237

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Katherine Grier, P.C.

2000 S. Colorado Blvd. , Denver , Colorado 80222

Practice Areas: Administrative, Drugs & Medical Devices, Employment & Labor, Government Agencies, Health Care & Hospitalization, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Social Security Benefits & Disability, Toxic Substances, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Agilis Legal PC

600 17th St Ste 2800 , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Administrative, Insurance, Professional Malpractice, Employment & Labor

Firm: HKM Employment Attorneys LLP

730 17th Street , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

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.

Firm: Tiemeier Stich PC

1000 E 16th Ave , Denver , Colorado 80218

Practice Areas: Employment, Medical Malpractice, Litigation, Employment & Labor

Firm: King & Greisen, LLP

1670 York Street , Denver , Colorado 80206

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Discrimination, Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination

Firm: Starrs Mihm and Caschette LLP

707 Seventeenth Street   2600  80 , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Civil, Corporate, Employment & Labor

Firm: Law Offices of Hartley Alley

1223 Race St. , Denver , Colorado 80206

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Hartley Alley has over 25 years experience.  In Construction Law, he represents architects, engineers, and other construction professionals when they are sued for malpractice in Colorado or in California.  In Employment Law, he represents employees who are subject to adverse employment actions, with a focus on federal employees nationwide and state employees in Colorado and California.  Resume available at .

Firm: Sherman & Howard

633 17th Street , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Corporate, Employment & Labor, Litigation

Firm: Gokenbach Law, LLC

Industry Commercial Building , Denver , Colorado 80216

Practice Areas: Construction, Corporate, Employment & Labor

Firm: Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart

1700 Lincoln , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Appellate, Civil, Corporate, Labor, Social Security Benefits & Disability, Employment & Labor

Firm: U.S. Postal Service

1745 Stout St Ste 500 , Denver , Colorado 80299

Practice Areas: Civil, Employment & Labor, Employee Benefits

Firm: Minor and Brown, P.C.

1100   Cherry Creek Plaza II  802 , Denver , Colorado 80246

Practice Areas: Corporate, Employment & Labor, Insurance, International & Trade

Firm: Sawaya, Rose, Mcclure & Wilhite, P.C.

1600 Ogden Street , Denver , Colorado 80218

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Environmental, Government Agencies, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Transportation, Litigation

Sandra Hagen was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where she attended college and law school.  She ultimately gave up on the sub-zero winters and followed her siblings to Colorado.  She enjoys working with a great team of lawyers at Sawaya, Rose, McClure & Wilhite, where she does trial and appellate work.

Firm: Greisen Medlock

6110 E Colfax Ave , Denver , Colorado 80220

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Scott has practiced law since 2005, and is a founding partner of Greisen Medlock in Denver, Colorado. Before returning to Denver, Scott began his legal career with the Texas Civil Rights Project, then practiced for eight years with the civil rights and personal injury firm of Edwards Law in Austin, Texas.. Practicing with Edwards Law, Scott won one of the largest civil rights jury verdicts in the Texas Panhandle ($1,000,000), won a preliminary injunction on behalf of elderly and disabled prisoners to protect them from extreme temperatures, successfully defended multiple important civil rights issues on appeal to the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and settled dozens of prisoner wrongful death, police shooting, false arrest, and personal injury cases on terms favorable to his clients, recovering millions of dollars (including many of the largest civil rights settlements ever against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the City of Austin).. Practicing with the Texas Civil Rights Project, a non-profit, Scott built the agency’s prisoners’ rights program from the ground up, going from being the sole attorney to supervising a practice group with three lawyers, a legal assistant, and numerous law students and undergraduate interns. In very difficult cases, Scott recovered millions of dollars for inmates and their families, and forced county jails, juvenile prisons, and the state prison system to make important policy changes to protect prisoners’ rights. He also protected the rights of non-violent demonstrators, and citizen groups denied public information.. Scott became one of the nation’s leading voices for prisoners, and has been quoted by publications including: the New York Times, Huffington Post, Houston Chronicle, and Texas Tribune. Scott has also had op-ed pieces published by Time Magazine, and the Houston Chronicle. He has presented at continuing legal education seminars for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Association, El Paso County, Texas Public Defenders Office, and the State Bar of Texas Individual Rights Section.. As TCRP’s pro bono coordinator, Scott engaged attorneys at major law firms to provide thousands of hours of free legal services to low-income Texans whose civil rights had been violated. Under Scott’s direction, the pro bono program protected Texans from warrantless searches, extreme temperatures in prisons, retaliation for exercising their free speech rights, violations of religious liberties, and the rights of people with disabilities. Scott continues to mentor young attorneys practicing civil rights law.. Scott is the youngest recipient of the prestigious J. Chrys Dougherty Legal Services award, given annually by the State Bar of Texas to an outstanding legal services program staff attorney. He was named a Legal Leader on the Rise in 2013 by The Texas Lawyer, and a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2014 to 2019, an honor given to less than five percent of Texas attorneys. In 2021, he was named a Texas Super Lawyer. For three years he was a barrister in the Barbara Jordan American Inn of Court, and a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association. He is now a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, the Colorado Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association, and the National Employment Lawyers Association. Scott also assisted in teaching the Constitutional Litigation seminar course at the University of Texas School of Law.. Scott believes in the importance of pro bono work and community service, and served on the board member for the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project, which provided free legal services to immigrant domestic violence survivors. LSVAP empowered immigrant clients to escape abusive relationships and legally immigrate to the United States. He also served as a member of the Texas State University Institutional Review Board to review the ethics of potential research studies involving prisoners. Scott worked to protect people from gun violence with the Austin chapter of Moms Demand Action, and has represented the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence as local counsel in suits filed in Texas.. A native of Denver, Scott returned to his home town to practice civil rights and employment law with King & Greisen in 2021, before founding Greisen Medlock. Scott is a graduate cum laude of Northwestern University, and with honors of the University of Texas School of Law. Scott is licensed to practice law in all state and federal courts in Colorado and Texas, as well as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Firm: HKM Employment Attorneys, LLP

730 17th Street , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Kontnik | Cohen, LLC

201 Steele Street , Denver , Colorado 80206

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Spencer is an experienced trial attorney who specializes in employment and disability law. His practice also includes contract and business litigation. While working for a prominent defense law firm in Colorado, Spencer litigated cases throughout the United States and was one of Chipotle’s trial attorneys in a high stakes, multi-million dollar lawsuit. His wide breadth of experience is valuable in advising his clients, developing strategies, and navigating lawsuits. Spencer is a fearless advocate who works tirelessly to ensure that his clients’ goals are met.. Spencer’s disability practice focuses primarily on working with Deaf, and deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Spencer’s employment practice focuses on discrimination claims involving age, race, gender, sex and disability discrimination. Spencer’s employment practice also includes wage and hour claims including claims for unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and rest/break periods. His litigation experience includes cases before juries, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD).. Spencer was born with a profound hearing loss. When Spencer was six, he lost his hearing in his left ear; thus, he has unmatched personal knowledge of the legal issues that are related to hearing loss. Nonetheless, through the use of a cochlear implant and hearing aids, Spencer has excelled as a trial attorney. He is one of three individuals, in the history of the DU Law School, to receive the prestigious “Directors Award” for his work as a leading member of the National Trial Team. He takes pride in ensuring that all of his clients have an opportunity to be heard.. Spencer is involved with several charities in the Denver area. He is the co-founder of The Smile and Nod Project, a non-profit that is dedicated to bridging communication barriers for those with hearing loss. He also a member of Denver Active 2030 Children’s Foundation, which donates over a million dollars per year to at-risk youth in the Colorado community.

Firm: Murray Law LLC

1888 Sherman St , Denver , Colorado 80203

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Discrimination, Employment & Labor

Steven Murray is an experienced attorney in employment law, civil rights, and trial practice. Steven’s legal experience has been virtually exclusively devoted to practicing private and public sector employment and civil rights law, representing clients in jury trials, litigation, and appeals before federal and state, trial and appellate courts, and in federal, state, and local government agency proceedings. This experience includes representing employees, supervisors, managers, executives, professionals, applicants, former employees, professional entities, and employers.. Steven Murray, as lead trial counsel, has successfully represented clients in all phases of employment and civil rights cases. In civil rights actions, Steven represented prevailing individuals in multiple and consecutive jury trials before the United States Court for the District of Colorado-achieving verdicts in favor of employees, applicants, and former employees, against private sector employers, the United States Government, and the City and County of Denver. He has represented prevailing public sector employees before the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and government agencies, including the United States Merit Systems Protection Board, the United States Foreign Service Grievance Board, and the Career Service Board for the City and County of Denver.. Prior to opening this practice, Steven Murray served as a Senior Trial Attorney with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Steven represented the EEOC in civil rights cases before United States District Courts in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Arizona.. Prior to serving with the EEOC, Steven Murray practiced as an employment and civil rights attorney. Steven worked as a private practitioner, law firm partner, and lawyer for a public sector labor organization attorney in Denver, and served as a law firm attorney and labor organization lawyer in Washington, D.C.. Steven Murray received a Masters of Laws degree in Employment and Labor Law from the Georgetown University Law Center. Steven received a Juris Doctor degree from the Saint Louis University School of Law, where he served on the Saint Louis University Law Journal. He has written published articles addressing public and private sector employment and labor law, political patronage and First Amendment issues in public sector employment, and constitutional law--the articles appearing in the DePaul Law Review [Lead Article], Saint Louis University Law Journal, and Government Executive Magazine [co-author]. Steven Murray is admitted to practice law in Colorado, the District of Columbia, and Illinois [inactive]. Steven is admitted to practice before United States District Courts for the District of Colorado, and the District of Columbia, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth, Federal, Third, and Fourth Circuits. He is a member of the Denver Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association, and the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association.

Firm: King & Greisen

1670 York St , Denver , Colorado 80206

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

621 17th St Ste 925 , Denver , Colorado 80293

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor