Hooper Lawyers

Since earning his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Attorney Joseph VanLandingham has practiced in several areas of the law. Today, his own practice – VanLandingham Law – focuses on family law cases. Motivated by a desire to help others, Mr. VanLandingham represents clients in their challenging family matters, adapting his legal skills to fit each client’s unique needs. He offers legal services for cases that involve divorce, child custody, adoption, guardianship, alimony, and a variety of other matters.

I served as a Worker's Compensation Judge for many years, so I have a very different perspective from all other attorneys. As a Judge, I saw attorneys present cases from both sides, so I know exactly what evidence I need to present to the judge to get him to rule in your favor. Since leaving the bench as a Judge, I have limited my practice solely to representing injured workers in workers compensation cases. I know the law, and I know how to get you all of the benefits that you deserve. Unlike many other attorneys, I do...

My practice focuses on helping entrepreneurs, startup companies, and established businesses create and maintain a strong legal structure that allows them to focus on growing their business. I use my experience to assist clients in an affordable, cost-effective way. I have over 20 years of business law experience with high-growth and family-owned companies. I began my legal career in the corporate law department of Frost Brown Todd in Cincinnati, Ohio. I then went on to become in-house counsel with both privately-held and publicly-traded companies, including Standard Textile, a family-owned business in its third generation, Luxottica Retail, and, as general...

Paul's solo practice, Trendak IP Law, specializes in obtaining patent protection for inventions, registering trademarks to build your brand, and advising clients as they build their portfolios of intellectual property. Paul has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Cal Tech, so there is very little technology that he can't handle. He has many years of experience in industry first doing product research and development, and then as an in-house patent attorney, so he understands the needs of companies of all sizes. As a small practice, Trendak has low overhead and Paul passes the costs savings on to...

Grant is an award-winning trial attorney specializing in complex civil and criminal litigation. Throughout his career, Grant has conducted more than 50 jury trials, including a host of high-profile homicide trials. Grant has a wide range of legal experience including clerking for a district court judge, working in the legal department of a fortune 100 company, and honing his litigation skills as a prosecutor for the 18th Judicial District. Grant manages the personal injury section of the firm, bringing a wealth of knowledge and passion to all the cases he works on. To successfully win a personal injury case, the insurance companies...

Paige is an associate with Colorado Legal Group, Denver's premier family law firm. Paige uses her knowledge of the law, skills as a negotiator, and ability to connect with her clients to further her clients' interests. Every case is unique and Paige uses her skills and knowledge to personalize a case strategy for each client and their specific goals.



Paige earned her undergraduate degree in political science at the University of Vermont. After graduating, Paige felt a desire to explore more of the country and travelled west to obtain her juris doctorate from Gonzaga University School of Law....

Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming and stressful. At Path Forward Legal, we understand the weight of the situation and are dedicated to providing you with the best possible defense for your unique case. Our skilled and compassionate team of attorneys has extensive experience in various criminal defense practice areas in Colorado. No matter what crime you’re charged with, we’re here to protect your rights and guide you through your case. Jenn has extensive experience, as she was formerly a prosecutor and knows how to tackle your case logically, even if you're in the toughest of situations. She will always...

I focus my practice exclusively on appellate representation. I clerked for a total of four years for three different judges on the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court, providing me with a unique perspective on the practice before these tribunals. In law school, I excelled in mock appellate advocacy, winning the regional competition for western states and placing in the national competition. The areas of law in which I have experience are varied and include: family law, litigation, business transactions, non-profit, employment, land use, estate planning, constitutional law, general counsel for small governments, special districts, guardian ad...

Prior to establishing Gold Law, L.L.C., Matthew Spencer Gold was a felony prosecutor, serving Colorado's First Judicial District (Jefferson and Gilpin Counties). Matthew began working in the District Attorney's Office as a legal intern in 2011 and after becoming a sworn Deputy, worked his way up from handling misdemeanor and traffic cases to prosecuting all manner of felony cases up to and including First Degree Murder. During that time Matthew handled thousands of DUI and domestic violence cases. Matthew also worked in the Juvenile unit, where he gained specialized knowledge in the area of juvenile law. As a felony prosecutor,...

Steven was raised in the Denver area and has spent most of his life in Colorado. He graduated from Colorado State University at which time he became a deputy sheriff with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. As a sheriff's deputy he started to recognize the injustices against those accused of committing a crime. The system always seemed to be stacked against them. He decided to leave the sheriff's office to attend law school to support the rights of those accused. Mr. Franger graduated Cum Laude from Thomas M. Cooley in Lansing Michigan. After graduation...

My goal is always the same, to work closely with clients that find themselves in legal proceedings and to help them receive, from that process, the flexibility and options they need to live a meaningful and enriching life. The criminal justice system can stop a life right in its tracks. I try to help people return to that life as quickly and as fully as possible.

NANTIYA RUAN is Counsel at Outten & Golden LLP, where she primarily represents employees in class discrimination and wage and hour cases. Ruan works from her Denver office, where she is also the Hartje and Reese Chair of Lawyering Process at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

Prior to joining O&G in 2000, Ruan was a judicial clerk for Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. She has also clerked in the state appellate courts. From 2003 to 2004, Ruan was an associate at Goldstein, Demchak, Baller,...

Phil Clark, J.D. Senior Associate Attorney Phil Clark is a seasoned criminal defense attorney whose legal pedigree spans five generations. His distinguished lineage includes Jonas J. Clark, appointed by President Abraham Lincoln as the United States Attorney for the District of Kansas City in 1861, and William Clark, the renowned explorer of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Mr. Clark earned his law degree from the University of Denver, where he demonstrated early excellence in trial advocacy. Prior to bar admission, he completed over 35 supervised trials—an extraordinary feat in modern legal training. In 1990, he passed the Colorado Bar Exam with such distinction...

Sam Townsend, J.D. Senior Associate Attorney Sam Townsend brings extensive experience in the practice of Family Law. Specializing in matters such as divorce, child custody, grandparent rights, as well as estate planning and probate. His practice spans a broad range of jurisdictions, having represented clients in numerous county and district courts across Colorado, from the eastern plains to the western slope, in addition to the Colorado Court of Appeals. Sam earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Virginia before pursuing his legal education at Vermont Law School, where he served as a committee chairman within the Environmental Law Society. Before...

Mallory Kindsfather, J.D. Associate Attorney at the Bagley Law Firm, LLC Mallory Kindsfather is an Associate Attorney who practices exclusively in the field of family law. With more than seven years of experience as a licensed attorney in Colorado, she has dedicated her career to guiding families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Prior to entering law school, Mallory gained valuable experience working as a law clerk and paralegal, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the legal profession from an early stage. Mallory is known for her empathetic yet honest approach to problem-solving. She provides thoughtful and effective...

Nick De Castro, J.D. Senior Associate Attorney Nick De Castro is a Senior Associate Attorney at The Bagley Law Firm, where he focuses on criminal defense, civil litigation, and personal injury matters. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nick earned a double Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Music from Birmingham-Southern College in 2017. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law, a nationally ranked institution, in 2020. A grandson of Cuban political refugees, Nick was inspired to pursue a legal career to safeguard individual rights and defend against governmental overreach. Prior to joining The Bagley Law...

As a dedicated partner at Novo Legal Group, Bryce serves clients across the United States, representing them before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the Department of State (DOS). With a strong commitment to immigrants' and workers' rights, Bryce actively collaborates with labor unions to assist their members with immigration issues. In addition to his legal practice, Bryce frequently shares his expertise by providing legal analysis and explaining immigration law and policy on local news and radio programs. Memberships and Affiliations: Colorado Bar Association, Member Denver Bar Association, Member American Immigration...

Ursula Honigman is an attorney at the Harris Law Firm. She received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Ms. Honigman has worked in the Office of the Denver District Attorney’s Juvenile Diversion program, the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office, and interned with the Rocky Mountain Victims Law Center advocating for victims of domestic violence and other crimes. Additionally, she interned for The Hon. Richard Caschette, assisting in domestic, civil, and criminal matters. Ms. Honigman has practiced in the field of civil litigation, specifically first and third-party insurance defense, as well as special education law.

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.

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Dan is an attorney at The Harris Law Firm with over 30 years of law experience. He earned his law degree at Pepperdine University School of Law and Hamline University School of Law. In addition, he obtained his certification in Divorce and Family Mediation from Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. Due to his many years in the field, Dan can assist clients in cases, including but not limited to, divorce, stepparent adoptions, child custody and support, grandparent/third person rights, non-traditional family cases, maintenance, alternative dispute resolution, and marital property agreements.

Michelle has worked on immigration cases at USCIS, Immigration Court and at Consulates around the world. She has represented clients from China, Cambodia, Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, Congo, Tunisia, France, UK, Australia, Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Honduras, Egypt, Nigeria, Togo, South Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sierra Leon, Yemen, Afghanistan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, South Korea, the Philippines, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Israel, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, India, Poland, Cuba, Ecuador, Libya, the Dominican Republic, Azerbaijan and Eritrea.
As a military veteran Michelle focuses pro bono time on military immigration cases.

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...

Nathaniel works for Mountain Legal, LLC in Denver CO, and fights for people accused of Denver DUI, Colorado DUI, Assault, Domestic Violence, and Violent felonies. Most recently, Nathaniel has represented individuals in violent felonies and drug cases as well as Denver DUI, Colorado DUI, Domestic Violence Cases, Property Crimes, and White Collar Crimes.

Jason Cuerdon has a long history in the criminal justice system - starting with being a defendant. His experience as a defendant motivated him to go to Howard University so he could protect individual rights. Mr. Cuerdon has worked in all areas of the criminal justice system but has been doing criminal defense work for the bulk of his career.

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Todd is the managing partner of the Denver office of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP and is the national chair of the firm's Antitrust and Competition and Government Investigations practice groups.

Levi Price is an experienced trial attorney who is dedicated to representing clients who are charged criminally. He has defended thousands of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies including drug importation, sexual assault, financial fraud, and first-degree murder. This experience has given him the confidence needed to handle the toughest of cases. Levi received his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. In law school he was the winner of multiple trial competitions. In addition to being a strong courtroom advocate, Levi served as Staff Editor and Senior Editor of the Denver University Law Review....

Mr. Jay Hsu, Esq. currently works for the Parkes Law Group, LLC. He is a bankruptcy attorney practicing Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Denver, Colorado. He has assisted hundreds of clients in obtaining a bankruptcy discharge. Call Mr. Hsu for a confidential, free bankruptcy consultation to go over your debt-relief options. The office # for Parkes Law Group, LLC's Bankruptcy Law Office is 303-781-1533.

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...

I am a client-centered attorney with skill in managing courtroom proceedings and a proven record of success. With 8 years experience as an associate with established law firms in the Denver area, I have managed a large and diverse caseload in both litigation and non-litigation roles, and I always work to ensure my clients' interests are represented. I have successfully represented clients in a variety of cases, including criminal trials. I also provide general legal advice and services. I am a leader with extensive mentoring experience. As an active member of the community through my work with the Colorado...

Chad is a midwest transplant who fell in love with Colorado's blue skies and great outdoors. Prior to law, he served as a pararescue candidate and crew-chief in the United States Air Force in Japan, Korea, the Phillipines, Texas, and Virginia and also worked in financial planning and banking. He studied law at DePaul University College of Law in Chicago before returning to Denver where he practices estate planning, business law, and probate administration and litigation. His main goal is to help families understand their options during difficult times and help clients avoid litigation and conflict through advanced estate planning.