Haswell Lawyers

I have forty years of experience. I am an AV-rated attorney and earned the Super Lawyer designation in 2021-2024. My AVVO rating is a perfect 10. Expertise.com consistently lists me as one of the best real estate lawyers in Denver. I earned law degree at the University of Colorado and earned an LL.M. in agricultural law at the University of Arkansas. My career includes services as an Air Force JAG, Special Asst. U.S. Attorney, Local Prosecutor, Municipal Judge for Boulder, Member of the Board of the Colorado Municipal League, six years on the Board of The Colorado Lawyer...

Scott was born and raised in Riverside, California. He attended Pacific Union College, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Scott specialized in psychiatric nursing while advancing his career with a Masters in Business Administration from La Sierra University. Scott earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 2004. He worked at the prominent civil litigation law firm of Fogel, Feldman, Ostrov, Ringler and Klevens. Scott moved with his wife and two children to Colorado in 2005.

Scott is a specialized attorney dedicated to the effective and efficient management of every individual's...

Carrie Frank is an experienced and skilled personal injury advocate who earned her law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Her practice focuses on cases involving wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and catastrophic injuries. She is also an authority on defective children’s products and has given many lectures on the topic.

Carrie’s approach to the cases she handles is both strategic and comprehensive. She has been included in the prestigious Super Lawyers® list and is also listed among the Best Lawyers in America®. Carrie is also one of the few women in the country who has...

Thomas A. Rodriguez is a partner at Vincent, Romeo & Rodriguez, LLC, located in Louisville, Colorado. Providing representation to clients throughout the state, he focuses his practice primarily on probate litigation involving contested conservatorships and guardianships, fiduciary representation, and similar matters. Mr. Rodriguez has also served in a fiduciary capacity, acting as a personal representative and conservator.

As an undergraduate, Mr. Rodriguez attended Hardin-Simmons University and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1995. He then pursued his legal education at Emory University School of Law and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 1998. Mr. Rodriguez is admitted to practice before all...

My practice focuses on representing financial institutions, private lenders, businesses and individuals in complex commercial real estate and financing transactions. Mike also assists his clients with the establishment and enforcement of creditors’ rights. I was named a Super Lawyer by Colorado Super Lawyers Magazine each year between 2020 and 2024. I have also been also been recognized by my peers as one of the Best Lawyers in America in Banking and Finance Law. Additionally, I have been rated as an AV Preeminent lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Ratings, indicating that I have been recognized for the highest levels of skill...

Criminal Defense Attorney Casey Krizman is a former Public Defender and also worked for the District Attorney. Mr. Krizman’s unique experience allows him to prepare individualized defenses from every angle. He fights for your rights from the first meeting until your case is finished. He combs through the evidence, attacks the prosecution’s case, and sees to the details before, during, and after the courtroom. A Colorado native, Mr. Krizman graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law where he was a member of the school’s prestigious National Trial Team. He received his bachelor’s degree in Government and World Affairs from...

James S. Helfrich spent three years in Manhattan as an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. He then moved to Colorado where he worked as an associate at Gersh & Danielson and then as a founding partner at Gersh & Helfrich, LLP. James moved to Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C. in November 2010, where he continues to focus in commercial and securities litigation. James has helped hundreds of clients obtain justice in cases involving securities fraud, breaches of contract and fiduciary duty, bankruptcy, civil rights and environmental violations, illegal business practices, Ponzi schemes, real estate disputes, and bodily injuries. He...

Sandra J. Nettleton recently retired as an experienced attorney in Colorado in her own General Practice Firm, The Nettleton Law Firm. Sandra's objective is to provide the one-on-one contact and personalized service that every person seeking legal help deserves. She brings with her life experiences to apply to each individual and each case solving their particular set of circumstances. Everyone needs help now and then and she is here to help. Before her retirement Sandra focused her practice primarily on real estate, civil litigation and bankruptcy. Sandra has retired, but she is willing to offer advice and...

Inspired by her father's role as a public defender, Haley possesses a range of legal skills and a strong commitment to helping those who have been wronged. She focuses on obtaining justice, recovery, and compensation for clients affected by negligence, prioritizing support for those unable to advocate for themselves. Her dedication to personal injury victims and expertise in civil litigation enable her to achieve outstanding results, driven by an impressive work ethic and commitment to justice.

Rebecca L. Shandrick, Esq. is the principal of the Law Offices of Rebecca L. Shandrick, LLC. She has been practicing law for over 30 years and is experienced in the areas of Elder Law, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Estate Planning, Medicaid eligibility and appeals, Wills and Trusts, estate litigation, fiduciary representation, Powers of Attorney, Probate, estate planning for persons with special needs and special needs trusts and all related areas.
Ms. Shandrick is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Law and served on the Board of Editors of the University of Colorado Law Review. She...

Matthew Bradley graduated magna cum laude from Colorado Christian University where he studied Accounting as well as Business Management. After his graduation from CCU, Mr. Bradley went to Notre Dame Law School. During his time in law school, Mr. Bradley worked for the Notre Dame Clinical Law School where he represented clients in the taxation clinic, served as the Executive Managing Editor of the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy, and interned with Judge David Furman of the Colorado Court of Appeals (Summer 2018) and Judge Damon Leichty of the United States District Court for the Northern...

I am Mark Smith, and I have been practicing family law across various jurisdictions in Colorado, including the Court of Appeals, for over 31 years. Throughout my career, I have handled every type of family law issue imaginable. My practice encompasses a wide range of family law matters, including custody issues (allocation of parental responsibilities), child support enforcement and collection, adoptions, and disputes over parenting time. I provide both full attorney representation and advisory-only services. My advisory services cover document drafting, including the preparation of financial disclosures, legal direction and assistance, and guidance through mediation and other settlement processes. For family law...

Denver personal injury attorney Geoffrey S. Gulinson: Compassionate and dedicated legal representation. Advocate for justice. Chicago native with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability. University of Denver College of Law graduate. Building connections and making a difference in Denver. Fighting for justice against insurance companies in personal injury cases. Geoffrey, equipped with insider knowledge, knows how to tackle their tactics and strategies to ensure fair compensation. Geoffrey has a knack for turning lemons into lemonade. He gets compensation where other firms give up because it doesn't work with their high volume number churning system. He is the kind of attorney who...

“By design, my firm is not a TV advertiser or a high-volume mill. Instead, we devote ourselves to a small number of injured individuals whose lives will never be the same again. For over 30 years, my firm has focused making a genuine difference in the lives of those who have suffered major injury or the death of a family member through the negligence of others. This dedication and focus allows us to pursue every ounce of justice on their behalf.” Through his care, competence and compassion, Bill has received rave reviews and recognition from...

Attorney Dennis Champine is more than just an attorney he’s a compassionate lawyer who understands how difficult and overwhelming it can feel to be in the midst of legal problems. A practicing lawyer in Aurora for criminal defense including DUI, felonies, misdemeanors, domestic violence and other criminal violations, Dennis believes people who are facing charges, or who are in the midst of painful times in their lives, have the right to be heard and to earn a new start. Dennis focuses on helping them do just that.
Dennis’s background includes years of experience in public service, including two elected 4...

Brian has always had a passion for helping others, and being a lawyer is the perfect way for him to help clients in need, people who need direction to navigate through the legal system. He earned a B.A. in Psychology from University of Colorado and his Juris Doctorate from Sturm College of Law at University of Denver. He started his own law firm, Matlin Injury Law in 2020. Brian likens an interaction with the law to a new and unexplored journey. For many, being tied up in a legal issue is akin to taking a hike in an unexplored mountain range,...

Edra J. Pollin has been a legal practitioner in Denver, Colorado since 1980. Edra’s practice is limited to family law so she is highly knowledgeable in the area of domestic relations including, but not limited to, divorce, child custody, child support, maintenance, post Decree modification proceedings,, and division of marital property. Edra has specialized in family law for the past thirty four years. Her office is conveniently located in Southeast Denver on the corner of Hampden Avenue and Tamarac Drive.
Edra graduated with distinction with a B.A. from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1976. ...

Dane Torbenson is a Denver Native, and grew up in the Park Hill neighborhood in east Denver. After attending Denver East High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre from the University of Colorado, Boulder. After a number of years as a starving actor, and jobs ranging from waiter to stuntman to private investigator to paralegal, Dane enrolled at the University of Denver College of Law, and received his J.D. in 1998. Dane began practicing criminal defense law at the law firm of Newell and Martens, and eventually became partner in the firm...

Hunter Boone practices in such areas as corporate & commercial law, international business law and healthcare compliance law. He helps his clients throughout all phases of the company management. International practice focuses on compliance with U.S. international trade and anticorruption laws and regulations. As for healthcare compliance law, Hunter Boone consults healthcare providers regarding regulatory, compliance, and general corporate and commercial matters.

Andrew Lopez is the owner of Sequoia Legal. Andrew practices in such areas as international business law and corporate & commercial law. He has a great success in counselling clients on securities and regulatory matters, commercial agreements, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and so on. Also, Andrew is trusted to manage all phases of the businesses. As for international business issues, Andrew engages in all aspects of U.S. national security and foreign policy export controls, sanctions and embargoes, and licensing and compliance in these same areas as well.

Christina R.O. Murray practices in such areas as corporate & commercial law and international business law. Christina works with small and mid-size businesses helping them with all aspects of the business life cycle. She engages in the importation of goods, international trade, transactional and anti-corruption compliance matters.

My practice focuses upon estate and tax planning for farmers, ranchers, owners of closely held businesses and professional practices. I provide an integrated legal and tax advice and counsel. I was born and raised in rural Southwestern Nebraska, where my great grandfathers homesteaded and I participate in this legacy by managing our family farm partnership, operating irrigated farmland and ranch property with crop share tenants. This background combined with my 30 years of law practice brings depth and understanding to my agricultural clients.

Kurt Leyendecker specializes in intellectual property law, including the procurement of United States patents and trademarks for individual inventors and small entrepreneurial companies. He graduated with an engineering degree from the University of Illinois and a law degree from the University of Denver. Kurt has practiced law at two national law firms with prestigious patent law groups. Prior to founding Leyendecker & Lemire, LLC, he also had a successful solo practice. Before Kurt decided to become a patent lawyer, he was an engineer with two Fortune 100 companies. He was involved in the fabrication of several NASA spacecraft and pursued several research...

At Colorado Trusts & Taxes, I understand that life’s transitions can be daunting, especially when it comes to navigating complex legal matters surrounding death and taxes. I have a passion for simplifying tough legal concepts, and I am dedicated to providing accessible guidance and support to individuals and families across Colorado. Outside of work, I’m an outdoor enthusiast who cherishes time spent with my wife Rachel, two young boys, and friends. Whether I’m exploring the wilderness, experimenting in the kitchen, or delving into the pages of science fiction and fantasy novels, I bring a diverse perspective and genuine empathy to...

Suzanne has specialized in family law for the past 40 years. She graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Law degree in 1978, and practiced in South Africa for 15 years. After being granted permanent residency in the United States, based upon her extraordinary ability in the field of family law, she relocated to Denver. Suzanne is a highly skilled and experienced litigator who feels comfortable handling complex financial and child related cases. She has extensive experience in analyzing trusts, stock options, corporate interests, and investigation of hidden or undisclosed...

Licensed in all Colorado courts, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. We handle personal injury and wrongful death cases. We solve legal problems from initial consultation and legal analysis through settlement, plea or verdict.

Marc Patoile’s award-winning practice focuses on complex litigation, where he brings a law and business based education, which includes an M.B.A., together with a Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, and a diverse range of courtroom experience to these matters. Mr. Patoile has developed a regional reputation as a Douglas County lawyer handling contested hearings in family law and trials in criminal matters throughout the courts of Colorado. With over 22 years of experience, he has assisted over 1000 clients. He receives many referrals from judges, other attorneys, clients and, often times, even from the opposing parties...

A Colorado native, I began my practice as compliance attorney where I handled a variety of regulatory matters. I then changed gears and became a Deputy District Attorney for Jefferson County, where I handled criminal cases and became an experienced litigator. Coming from a single-parent household I use my upbringing to provide a different perspective when handling criminal cases and ensuring that actual justice to all persons involved was served rather than getting a “win.” I use this a similar approach in my family cases working to get the parties to come to an agreement that is best suited to...

"Levine Law is a full service Denver accident law firm that specializes in representing plaintiffs who have suffered injuries due to the negligent or willful acts of other people and entities. Our firm is comprised of dedicated support staff and AV-rated attorneys who have been honored with the designation of Super Lawyers based on our track record of skilled legal advocacy and high ethical standards.

Unlike many law firms, our Denver personal injury attorneys are not afraid to tackle the hard cases. We represent clients facing catastrophic injuries, spinal cord damage, serious burn injuries and traumatic brain injuries. We take on...

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