Litigation lawyers in Colorado Jean Smith-Gonnell to Kylie Lovell

Firm: Messner Reeves LLP

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.

Firm: Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein, P.C.

4750 Table Mesa Dr , Boulder , Colorado 80305

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Fisher & Associates P.C.

3900 E Mexico Ave Ste 950 , Denver , Colorado 80210

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Fairfield & Woods, PC

1801 California Street , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Litigation

Kieran A. Lasater is a litigator whose practice focuses on counseling and complex commercial litigation matters including securities and banking law, automobile industry, mortgage industry, construction and surety law, trademark litigation, Internet law, mortgage buy-back and toxic assets litigation, as well as appellate matters before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and Colorado’s appellate courts. Kieran also has litigated issues involving federal class actions, derivative suits and trade secret violations. Before returning to Colorado from Pennsylvania, Kieran practiced for two years with a large regional law firm. There he focused his practice on complex commercial litigation, employment and labor defense, and construction and surety law.. During law school, Kieran served as law clerk to The Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr., of the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He also served as the Executive Editor of the Penn State International Law Review, in which his comment, "A Survey of the Domestic Approaches to Antitrust Taken by the OPEC Member Nations: Do They Practice What They Preach?," was published at 23 Penn St. Int'l L. Rev. 413 (Fall 2004). Kieran received highest honors in Remedies and Corporations. He was also inducted into the Woolsack Honor Society and was the recipient of the Adele and Leonard R. Blumberg Scholarship.

Firm: Department of Veterans Affairs

Po Box 25126 , Denver , Colorado 80225

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Kathie Troudt Riley P.C.

2903 Aspen Dr Unit D , Loveland , Colorado 80538

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP

360 S. Garfield Street , Denver , Colorado 80209

Practice Areas: Litigation

Katie focuses her practice on civil and commercial litigation.  She is an experienced case manager who has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a range of matters filed in federal courts across the country.  Most recently, Katie has worked on matters involving business litigation issues such as unfair competition and protection of trade secrets.  She works well in the demanding and fast pace of emergency proceedings which are oftentimes necessary when a business is threatened with unfair competition.  Katie has also practiced extensively in the area of mortgage industry litigation. These matters involve loan repurchase claims against originators who sold predatory and defective home loans.  The firm’s mortgage industry cases require an involved understanding of home loans and the practices of the businesses who service mortgage loans.   Katie’s legal abilities and professionalism were recognized by Law Week Colorado when she was named a Finalist for their Up-and-Coming Lawyers list in 2011.. Katie volunteers her time to an active pro bono practice and community service. She recently served as Special Counsel to the state Public Defenders Office and in that capacity represented a Defendant in the Denver County Court.  Katie regularly serves as a mentor for young law students who work at the firm in the summer associate program. She also volunteers outside of the legal field as an alumni interviewer for local high school students who have applied to Brown University.. During law school, Katie interned for the Hon. Nancy E. Rice of the Colorado Supreme Court and the Hon. Larry J. Naves in the Second Judicial District of Colorado. In these positions, she gained valuable research and writing experience as well as exposure to diverse areas of civil and criminal law.. Katie holds her law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she was a general editor and published author on the Denver University Law Review, and a student attorney in the Student Law Office Civil Litigation Clinic. She received her undergraduate degree in political science from Brown University, where she was a staff reporter for the Brown Daily Herald.

Firm: Colorado Counsel LLC

P.O. Box 1100 , Denver , Colorado 80211

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Zaner Harden LLP

1610 Wynkoop St. , Denver , Colorado 80206

Practice Areas: Litigation

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.

Firm: The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm

3900 E Mexico Ave Ste 500 , Denver , Colorado 80210

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Resnick & Louis, PC

7900 E Union Ave , Denver , Colorado 80237

Practice Areas: Litigation

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.

250 Arapahoe , Boulder , Colorado 80302

Practice Areas: Litigation

Jonathan Leinheardt is an accomplished trial attorney with extensive experience in the areas of elder law, civil and probate litigation, domestic relations, and criminal defense.. Mr. Leinheardt consistently achieves valuable results for his clients both in and out of the courtroom through passionate advocacy and care. His unique, dynamic experience investigating and prosecuting racketeering and organized crime as a Queens County (NYC) Assistant District Attorney, along with his vast trial and appellate experience, enables him to reach favorable outcomes for clients at all stages of representation in a variety of legal matters.. Since 2015, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of REACH Charter School in Denver, one of the first and only elementary schools in Colorado providing a fully inclusive learning experience for students with disabilities, as well as for their non-disabled peers. As Chair of the Board’s Governance Committee, Mr. Leinheardt manages the establishment of policies, practices, and procedures related to nonprofit organizations, monitors compliance with federal and state regulations by providing prudent and timely guidance to the board, and reviews and approves changes recommended by management, including issues regarding disclosures, policies and ethical considerations.. Mr. Leinheardt is now in his second year serving as Co-Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Boulder County Bar Association, and will continue focusing on the needs of older adults, people with disabilities, and at-risk individuals.. Mr. Leinheardt also enjoys coaching his son’s ice hockey team, the Colorado Ice Wizards, where he also serves as counsel to the Board of Directors.

Firm: Jonathan A. Hagn, P.C.

802 E 19th Ave , Denver , Colorado 80218

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: John Henry Schlie P.C.

5105 Dtc Pkwy Ste 475 , Greenwood Village , Colorado 80111

Practice Areas: Litigation

Mr. Schlie is a native of Iowa, having grown up in Hubbard and Humboldt, Iowa. Following his graduation from the University of Iowa with a major in political science and a minor in economics, Mr. Schlie obtained his law degree from the University of Denver in 1978 and passed the District of Columbia bar in 1979. From 1982 – 1990, he had a solo practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and moved back to the Denver area as a partner in Cross & Schlie, P.C. with the Honorable Christopher C. Cross. Since 1994, Mr. Schlie maintained a solo practice in Denver and Arapahoe Counties. Mr. Schlie specializes in complex commercial and securities litigation as well as federal criminal defense and has tried many jury cases in those areas in various state and federal courts. From 1999-2005, Mr. Schlie was President of the Front Range Amateur Hockey Association and on the Board of the Colorado Competitive Hockey League from 1999 – 2009.

Firm: MARKUSSON, GREEN & JARVIS

1660 Lincoln Street , Denver , Colorado 80264

Practice Areas: Litigation

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.

Firm: Coombe Curry Rich & Jarvis

1660 Lincoln Street , Denver , Colorado 80264

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Sullenberger Roskamp PLLC

700 17th St , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Litigation

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.

Firm: Lee & Kinder, LLC

3801 E Florida Ave Ste 210 , Denver , Colorado 80210

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Greenberg Traurig

1200 17th St Ste 2400 , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, PC

900 S. Main St. , Longmont , Colorado 80501

Practice Areas: Litigation

Kylie B. Lovell joined Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin in 2016 as an associate attorney practicing in the areas of probate, elder law, business litigation, and construction litigation.. Prior to joining Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, Attorney Kylie Lovell worked in corporate regulatory compliance, where she gained years of experience interpreting complex federal and state regulations and drafting and negotiating sophisticated contracts. In addition to probate and elder law, she has litigation experience representing plaintiffs in federal wage and hour employment lawsuits. Attorney Kylie Lovell prides herself on her relationship with her clients, and communication and professionalism are the foundation of her practice.. Attorney Kylie Lovell is licensed to practice in both Colorado and Texas. Though a native Texan, who is very proud of her roots, she feels so lucky to wake up and see the Colorado front range every morning. Outside the office, she and her husband are busy corralling their two daughters and two dogs.