Montrose Lawyers

Shannon Soignier is a partner at The Soignier Law Firm, LLC. She is an experienced attorney who has represented workers’ compensation claimants before the Office of Administrative Courts and social security claimants at their social security hearings.

As a former Registered Nurse in varying clinical settings, Ms. Soignier has reviewed and evaluated thousands of pages of medical documents in both her nursing practice and in her legal practice. She understands the challenges associated with complex cases that involve voluminous medical records.

Ms. Soignier graduated from Fort Lewis College with a BA in International Relations in 1999 and received her law degree from...

For the past 28 years, Brad Wright has either been in private practice or serving as general counsel for two multi-million dollar companies, providing him with experience in many areas of the law, finance, business and management. Mr. Wright obtained his education in the form of a bachelor’s degree in Business Finance from Brigham Young University in 1984. He then pursued his law degree from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University graduating cum laude in 1987. Mr. Wright is licensed to practice in the State and Federal Courts of Colorado, California and Idaho as well as...

Attorney James Frazier received his J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School after receiving a bachelor's of science in biopsychology from the University of Michigan. Mr. Frazier worked with the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office in Colorado Springs and clerked for the 1st and 18th Judicial District Courts in Jefferson and Arapahoe counties.

Attorney James Frazier has experience with family and criminal law matters ranging from allocation of parental responsibility to first degree murder. That experience is the result of James Frazier's hard work and extensive knowledge about Colorado's state courts.

James feels privileged to apply his legal acumen to...

A native Coloradan, I was born and raised in Boulder where I attended Fairview High School. In 2001, I graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in History. My first assignment was at Vance Air Force Base in Enid Oklahoma. While there, I attended flight school; and, through a twist of fate, I found myself working in the Judge Advocate Office as a Legal Assistance Clerk. I immediately fell in love with the law, especially the human interaction aspects. In 2003 I moved to...

William G. Kaufman, also known as Bill, is the founding member of the Law Firm of Kaufman & Kaufman, LLC. and has practiced workers' compensation law for over 50 years. He was an Administrative Law Judge for over ten years, and opened the Grand Junction Office. As a Judge, and as an attorney he is known as fair and ethical in all circumstances. If Bill's first love is the pursuit of Justice, his second is the great outdoors. Bill has been an avid fisherman and hunter since he was a child. Often times, you can run into Bill while...

I grew up in Northern California, where I lawyered for 5 years before moving here to Grand Junction in 1981. I free-lanced as a Para-Legal until passing the Colorado Bar in 1982, and opened my first law office that May. I have been continuously licensed & practicing trial law in Western Colorado ever since, and specialize in domestic and family law, which includes a broad range of legal issues that impact upon more people than any other in the law. My goal is to help my clients achieve the best possible outcomes for themselves and, most...

Mr. Blake started his career as a prosecutor in the Mesa County District Attorneys office. After more than 25 criminal jury trials in 6 and 1/2 years working in the D.A.'s office, Mr. Blake started his civil career as a trial attorney. He has more than 25 years experience with workers compensation claims, and during this time has handled more than 2000 workers compensation claims, and at least 800 of them have proceeded to hearing before an administrative law judge. During the last 25 years, in addition to his primary area of practice in workers compensation claims,...

Since 2004, my practice has focused on trial litigation. I believe recovering damages in any personal injury or wrongful death claim is particular to each client. In other words, no formula determines the relief a person receives.

When I take on a client to prosecute her claim, I advanced all costs necessary for my client to recover reasonable compensation for the damages a wrongdoer caused

I recognize the intricacies involved in prosecuting a claim involving Colorado's Wrongful Death Act and Survival Actions.

I have handled cases against major trucking carriers that involved both personal injuries and wrongful death.

I...

EDUCATION:
Boston University School of Law J.D.
New York University School of Law, LL
EXPERIENCE:
Ernst & Young, LLP, San Jose, CA
Nutter, McClennen and Fish Law Firm, Boston, MA
Howard, Rice, Nemerovski, Canady, Falk & Rabikin Law Firm, San Francisco, CA
O'Connor Cavanagh Law Firm, Phoenix, AZ

Kip O’Connor was raised in a military family with a strong tradition of military service. Both of Kip’s Grandfathers, his Father and two uncles were all career Naval Officers.
Kip Graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland in 1989 and was commissioned an Officer in the United States Navy. He served in the United States Navy as a Naval Warfare Officer for seven years. After leaving the Navy, Kip worked as a chemical engineering, where he developed and interest in the study of law.
In 2000, Kip graduated from University of Baltimore School of Law with...

Mr. Thomas is the Founder and Principal at Praxidice, an AV rated boutique litigation law firm located in Aspen, Colorado. Mr. Thomas regularly lines up against some of the biggest law firms in the country, he has handled numerous litigation matters and closed billions in complex transactional matters. The philosophy at Praxidice begins with extending individualized attention to every client. Please visit our website:www.praxidice.com .

Ms. Martinez is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana.

Ms. Martinez focuses her practice primarily on Real Estate Law, Probate and Estate Administration, Family Law, Collaborative Family Law and Municipal Law.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE
For many years, prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Martinez worked in the finance industry as a Vice President of commercial loans. After graduating from law school, she practiced in Montana for a large firm where she gained experience in complex commercial transactions and litigation. She then acted as general counsel for a financial holding company and its subsidiary bank and wealth management company where she had...

Carisa Acker puts her clients first. She treats every person with courtesy and respect. She is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for every client. She is an effective, passionate advocate who takes the time to listen and to understand their specific needs and challenges. Simply put, Carisa Acker provides confident, compassionate representation. Serving Westren Colorado. Initial consultations are free. Payment Plans are available. Evening and Weekend appointments are available. 1-970-812-4111 (Phone) 1-877-333-9830 (Toll -Free)

Amos L. Soignier is originally from Southern Louisiana. Mr. Soignier received a BA from Fort Lewis College in 1999 and his law degree from the University of Idaho School of Law in December of 2003, and has practiced law in Durango since 2004.

In addition to his law practice, Mr. Soignier is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying Colorado activities like hiking, camping, boating, ski, snowboarding and the like. Mr. Soignier has lived in the Durango area for over 20 years and is intimately familiar with the Durango community and caters to the needs of families in the southwestern Colorado.

I concentrate my practice on Colorado Workers Compensation Law and in particular injuries which prevent workers from returning to work.

Based in the Aspen-Glenwood Springs area and specializing in the practice of criminal law in Western Colorado since 1973.