Samuel Ventola
Ventola Mediation
At Ventola Mediation, our clients consist of businesses, partnerships, individuals, and religious organizations.
This firm’s biggest priority is to make our clients successful in all of their legal pursuits.
Sam has a wide variety of experience in litigation, legal education, and mediation. He has been an attorney on both sides in business litigation, employment disputes, probate litigation, and personal injury cases. In addition to being an attorney, he has been a mediator, hearing officer, labor relations professor, and lecturer on litigation, employment, and First Amendment issues.
Sam has over 30 years’ experience in:
General Litigation
Business Law and Litigation
Employment Law and Litigation
First Amendment Litigation
Estate Planning and Probate Litigation
Mediation
He has also achieved the rating of AV Preeminent® by Martindale Hubbell.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, 1988 – University of Colorado, School of Law; Order of the Coif
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Philosophy, 1985, University of Colorado
BARS AND COURTS
Admitted to practice before:
All Colorado state courts
Federal District Court for the District of Colorado
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Colorado Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
Better Business Bureau Mediator
Better Business Bureau Arbitrator
Alliance Defending Freedom Allied Attorney
- Dispute Resolution
- Mediation
- Litigation
- First Amendment
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Colorado
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- 10th Circuit
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- Federal Circuit
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- Mediator
- Ventola Mediation
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- Founding Partner
- Law Office of Samuel Ventola
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- Special Counsel
- Rothgerber, Johnson & Lyons
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- University of Colorado Law School
- J.D. (1988) | Law
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- University of Colorado - Boulder
- B.A. (1985) | Philosophy
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- Activities: Forensics Team
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- University of Colorado - Boulder
- B.S. (1985) | Political Science
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- Activities: Forensics Team
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- Outstanding Community Service Award
- Sisters in Service
- Awarded for community service.
- AV Preeminent Rating
- Martindale Hubbell
- Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
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- Better Business Bureau
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- Colorado Bar Association
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- Denver Bar Association
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- Classic Literature Edited?
- samventola.com
- Free Speech in School? Well Sort Of
- samventola.com
- Can You Speak Freely on the Internet? Ask Courtney Love
- samventola.com
- Constructive Discharge Law in Colorado
- Mondaq.com
- Analysis on the Supreme Court ruling regarding the Hobby Lobby case on the Dan Caplis Show, Analysis on the Supreme Court ruling regarding the Hobby Lobby case on the Dan Caplis Show, The Dan Caplis Show
- Law Office of Samuel Ventola
- RFRA and the First Amendment Explained for Small Business Owners, RFRA and the First Amendment Explained for Small Business Owners, Webinar
- Law Office of Samuel Ventola/Business in Blue Jeans
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbvbs_9Z0TA#action=share
- 40 Hour Mediation Training
- Mares-Dixon & Associates
Mediation in Practice: Business Divorce
When breaking up, personally or professionally, it can be quite painful. In this podcast, we discuss business divorces and their ramifications. Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free...
Mediation in Practice: Types of Mediation
We conclude our "Mediation in Practice" s series by discussion various types of civil mediation. Whether probate, business or employment matters, mediation is an effective tool to resolve disputes,...
Mediation in Practice: Probate Mediation
The loss of a family member can be further complicated by disagreements. Sometimes, old grievances can rear their ugly head and create probate disputes. In this podcast, Sam...
Probate - Dysfunctional Family Feud
Unlike movies or TV shows, there isn't usually a grand "reading of the will" in most probate cases. However, in this podcast, we discuss what actually happens in a...
Mediation in Practice - Earnest Money Deposit Disputes
In "The Importance of Being Earnest," Oscar Wilde was not referring to earnest money deposit disputes. Sam, our resident Answer Man, does discuss earnest money disputes and how those...
At Will Employment Agreements
As your business grows, you probably want to hire employees. There are several issues that you may want to address such as vacation time, how to report an incident and...
Mediation in Practice - Landlord Tenant Disputes
For tenants, landlords are almost always difficult. Always on your back about rent and never there when you need them. On the other hand for landlords, it's always...
Non-Compete Agreements
Non-competes are agreements entered into between employer and employee
Car Accidents, Lawyers and Contingent Fee Agreements
In this podcast, Sam discusses car accidents and what you should do, and the dirty little secret about contingent fee agreements. Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free...
Mediation In Practice: Employment Disputes
In this podcast, Sam discusses the role of the mediator in workplace disputes. How is the best way to resolve conflict while reducing stress in the office? Music:...
Current Constitutional Issues
In this podcast, Sam discusses current Constitutional issues such as the electoral college, the military draft, plans to amend the First Amendment and free speech rights of corporations. Music:...
Defamation
Defamation comes in different forms such as libel and slander. In this episode, we discuss defamation and its impact on business owners and celebrities. Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free...
Business Formation
In this episode of our Sam the Answer Man podcast, Sam discusses business formation and things you as a business owner should think about before starting your company. Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free...
Mediation in Practice - Contract Disputes
In this first of our Mediation in Practice series, Sam discusses the various issues regarding contract disputes with a mediation perspective. Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free...
Copyrights
In this episode of our podcast, we discuss copyrights including the Happy Birthday controversy, John Fogerty and Huckleberry Finn. Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free...
Litigation
In this episode of our podcast, we focus on litigation. Find out what you, as a business owner, can do. Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free...
Trademarks and Trolls
In this episode, we discuss trademarks and the trolls that try to take them away from business owners. Music:
Independent Contractor or Employee?
In this podcast, we discuss the issues business owners face when faced with the decision of hiring an independent contractor or an employee. Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free...
Estate Planning
Bottom line: what is going to happen to your stuff when you pass? How are you going to provide for your family? In this podcast, we examine the...
Contracts
In this podcast episode, we discuss contracts and what to look for or to look out for before you sign on the dotted line. Music:
Mediation
As the Beatles said, "life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend." Mediation is about trying to reach an agreement. In this...
Preparing for Deposition
What do you do when you receive that deposition notice? Sam addresses that and so much more! Music:
Stare Decisis
Sam the Answer Man answers your questions regarding stare decisis and how it impacts the Supreme Court. Music:
Free Speech
Sam the Answer Man answers your questions regarding free speech and the First Amendment. Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
RFRA and the First Amendment Explained for Small Business Owners - Can you turn away business?
Webinar
- Q. Who's fault is it if a bicyclist is hit going against traffic on the sidewalk at high speeds crossing a enrtyway?
- A: I sympathize with you because you wouldn't normally be looking for somebody coming against traffic and at a high rate of speed on the sidewalk. I'd say the bicyclist was at least part at fault, but that doesn't mean somebody couldn't conclude you were also at fault. I'm not expert on traffic tickets but I'd probably fight it. However, even if you are convicted or pay the ticket, it probably won't be admissible in any lawsuit by the bicyclist.
- Q. My aunt died back in January and left me a substantial amount of money in her estate. How do I get the money?
- A: It all depends on the language of your aunt's will. You should probably have an attorney review it and if you have rights to write a letter for you or submit a claim if necessary.
- Q. Can I leave home at 16 without parents permission? I have a steady job and a child and aswell as a car.
- A: No, not unless you become emancipated.
