Red Cliff Lawyers

Justin grew up in a small ranching community in central Montana, earned a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology from U of M, and graduated Cum Laude from The Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing Michigan.

A search for a prominent public defender system and his love for the mountains returned Justin to the west and introduced him to Colorado. Justin defended clients in the Colorado Springs Public Defenders Office for nearly five years before transferring to the Arapahoe County Office in Denver.

A long-dormant passion for teaching led Justin to a year teaching high school at...

James Townsend is a dynamic attorney and strategic leader with a proven track record of growing and managing successful law practices. His legal acumen made a lasting impact in 2004 when he co-authored a pivotal Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the Colorado Supreme Court, reshaping the legal landscape for grandparent visitation rights in the state. A graduate of the University of Idaho College of Law, James sharpened his litigation skills as a trial attorney for the Colorado Office of the Public Defender before expanding his practice across multiple legal fields, including civil litigation, criminal defense, estate planning, personal injury, and...

I am a business and real estate attorney with a focus on commercial real estate transactions, including the acquisition and disposition of land, commercial and investment property, commercial development, industrial, office and retail leasing, and financing. I also handle related business transactions including formation of entities including for the purchase of real estate, membership interest purchase and sales, and business acquisitions and dispositions.

I am an attorney with 24 years of experience in the legal field, primarily focusing on criminal defense and personal injury cases. I began my career as a prosecutor in Adams County before expanding my practice to serve clients across Colorado. My trial experience is extensive, and I am confident in my abilities in the courtroom. I have successfully represented clients in a wide range of legal issues, including municipal, traffic, misdemeanor, and felony criminal cases. In addition, I provide assertive representation for my personal injury clients, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. I practice throughout Colorado in many...

At Fourth Street Law, LLC, the team believes in the importance of providing every client with the amount of individualized attention and outstanding service they deserve. Going through a criminal or divorce case can be emotionally draining, and the lawyers are prepared to handle all cases—regardless of your situation. With 15 years of experience and an extensive background in handling complex cases, you can be confident in the services you will receive in retaining the representation of the firm. Whether your situation calls for negotiation, mediation, or vigorous litigation in court, you do not have to face the Colorado legal...

Kevin Ellmann a Colorado Domestic Violence & Criminal Attorney, began his legal career in 1997 when he served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable William F. Dressel in the 8th Judicial District. (Judge Dressel is now the President of the National Judicial College). In 1998, Kevin became a Deputy District Attorney in the 18th Judicial District, District Attorney’s Office, in Arapahoe County, Colorado. After gaining legal experience prosecuting criminal cases in the County, Juvenile and District Courts, Kevin went to the Douglas County office in 2002 and continued to handle cases in the District Courts, becoming a Senior...

Leslie A. Tuft attended Stanford Law School, where she received the Hilmer Oehlmann Jr. Award for excellence in legal research and writing and the Lawrason Driscoll Moot Court Award. While at Stanford, Ms. Tuft served as Co-President of Stanford’s Kirkwood Moot Court program (2000-2001).

Ms. Tuft focuses her practice on construction defect litigation and related insurance issues and appeals. She has coauthored many articles and books concerning important construction defect, insurance, and ethics issues. She is admitted to practice before all Colorado courts.

Weeks Law Group, LLC handles employment law and personal injury cases in Colorado and Arizona. If you have been wrongfully terminated or discriminated against by a Colorado or Arizona employer, we want to talk to you. If you have been injured in a personal injury accident in CO or AZ, we have the expertise to fight on your behalf. We have obtained sizeable, confidential settlements for our clients to help them heal and move forward. • Schedule a consultation: https://www.weekslawyer.com/schedule-consultation Attorney Weeks is a successful litigator with a proven track record, having worked for some of the largest civil litigation firms in the...

Aaron P. Gaddis is the seasoned Colorado Springs attorney at Gaddis Law with an extensive background in criminal defense litigation and over a decade of professional experience. He has appeared in Court and fought for his clients and their rights thousands of times, ranging from homicide to sexual assault to driving under the influence, with countless contested hearings and trials behind him. Through successful negotiations, the pre-trial process, and successful motion hearings, he has saved his clients from lengthy prison sentences. He knows that when clients come in with criminal charges, it is likely the lowest point in their lives,...

Guardian ad Litem (attorney representing the best interests of children in court involved matters) contracted through Colorado Office of the Child's Representative. OCR attorneys provide competent and effective legal representation to Colorado’s children involved in the court system because they have been abused and neglected, impacted by high conflict parenting time disputes, or charged with delinquent acts and are without a parent able to provide relevant information to the court or protect their best interests during the proceedings. I provide services as Guardian ad Litem in Dependency and Neglect matters; Juvenile Delinquency/Truancy; Domestic Relations; Adoption; and Mental Health cases. Juvenile Attorney...

Attorney with over 35 years experience handling transactional matters as both in-house and outside counsel. Experience includes vessel sales, charters and financing; international and domestic joint ventures; vessel construction and repair contracts; offshore and land drilling and service contracts; acquisitions and divestitures of assets and companies; commercial real estate transactions; mergers and acquisitions; and general corporate and partnership matters. Other areas of practice include corporate general counsel services for small to mid-sized companies; FCPA due diligence investigations; and corporate compliance investigations. Experience also includes representation of both borrowers and lenders as maritime counsel in lending transactions, including preparation and negotiation...

As a product of the Northeast educational establishment, I moved to Colorado in 1981 and have practiced law in El Paso County ever since. My small firm has handled large transactions, but normally builds on experience to provide entrepreneurs, small businesses and individuals with personal quality guidance and legal service. I do not provide litigation services, but refer clients other firms for litigation. Without interrupting my law practice, I served as El Paso County Commissioner from 1995 to 2003. During that time, I collaboratively led Colorado's implementation of Welfare Reform and Child Welfare Reform and represented the National Association of...

Kimberly Maher has lived and worked in Colorado Springs for more than 13 years. She graduated from Purdue University with a B.A. in Political Science. Kimberly then moved to Washington D.C. where she served as a legislative assistant for a Florida congressman. She worked on the House Education and Labor Committee and aided in the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Kimberly then returned to Colorado and graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. While in law school, Kimberly served as President of the Student Trial Lawyers Association. Kimberly worked for five years in two different Colorado jurisdictions as...

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...

Mr. Echeverria earned an M.A. (1964) in counseling and psychology from the University of Nevada-Reno, and a J.D. (1971) from California Western Law School in San Diego, California. Mr. Echeverria specializes in education law, contracts, and construction law.

After 25 years as a paralegal, Melanie Stuckey became a licensed attorney in the fall of 2020. While continuing her full-time work at Donaldson Law, she attended the evening program at the University of Denver. She is happy to begin practicing law at Donaldson Law where she can continue her commitment to representing injured clients in Denver and throughout Colorado. Since 2000, Melanie has been an integral part of Donaldson Law and has developed a passion for advocating on behalf of serious injury victims. As an attorney, she intends to use her 20+ years of knowledge...

I am an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Bar, I have been been representing claimants before the Social Security Administration and Veterans Administration for over thirty years, primarily in Colorado and Wyoming. ​I am readily available to discuss any concerns you may have whether you have already filed a claim or claims before either of these Federal agencies or are thinking about doing so. I offer free initial consultations and work on a contingent fee basis, meaning that I do not charge fees unless we win your claim. Call me – (800) 870-4951 – if...

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...

A courtroom lawyer who believes that good things come from standing strong and fighting your case.

John has practiced law in Boulder Colorado since 1975. John has represented individuals and small businesses in a variety of matters, including divorce, family law, civil litigation and real estate. He has been the co-chair of the Boulder County Family Law Committee and served as associate judge of the Louisville Municipal Court.

Attorney Christopher Cessna brings more than 10 years of experience helping clients properly handle their criminal charges, such as drunk driving offenses. Every case that the firm takes on will be handled with personalized service and close attention to the needs of the client. The Law Office of Christopher H. Cessna has obtained countless dismissals on the behalf of its clients. Call the firm today to set up a consultation!

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...

Mr. Boyle has been designated as Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and named “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers. Since 1999, has consistently been named a “Rising Star” by Colorado Super Lawyers. Mr. Boyle is currently an active member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Colorado Bar Association, Denver Bar Association, Metropolitan Irish Counselors’ Society. In his free time, he mentors first-year law students at University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law. He is also an avid skier, which brought him to Colorado in 2001. Shortly after arriving, he met his future wife, Erica Boyle, whom he married in 2008....

Jodi is a founding Partner in Martin Law Office LLC and has 18 years of experience as an attorney. At Martin Law Office LLC, Jodi focuses her energy and legal experience on providing legal services to a diverse client base, to include a focus on legal matters impacting the LGBT community, their allies, and individuals impacted by HIV. Jodi works with clients to strengthen and protect themselves and their families through planning and when necessary, litigation.

Straight talk is what you’ll get from us. We listen, two heads (yours and ours) are better than one. Your case affects your life – we don’t make a claim or file a lawsuit without fully communicating with you about your reasonable needs and objectives. We are not a “volume” law firm, and have never advertised. All of our work has been done on a referral basis since 1992! We do our best to help with all of the “other” stuff that comes with a significant injury to a family member – sorting out the domino effects...

Eric Ballou represents people injured by individuals, corporations, and insurance companies, obtaining millions on their behalf at trial and in settlement. Raised in Madill, a manufacturing and agricultural county seat in southern Oklahoma with a grand courthouse in town square, he continues to rely on small-town values: hard work, relationship building, and willingness to help others in his practice today as a trial attorney at The Frickey Law Firm. Eric earns an excellent reputation in the legal community and forges strong working relationships with judges, mediators, and other attorneys. Taking a practical, no-nonsense approach to cases, he has the necessary expertise...

Dr. Roz Maiorino is a dual trained medical doctor/attorney with over 9 years of experience in providing corporations with general counsel legal services relating to corporate life cycle, including advising on corporate formation, employment agreements, employment termination, sales or service contracts, licensing agreements, partnership agreements, and corporate dissolution. As a former patent examiner with the Unites States Patent and Trademark Office, Dr. Maiorino has over 5 years of experience in prosecuting and examining patent applications in the fields of medical devices and surgical equipment.

EDUCATION

J.D., Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, 2007

M.D., The George Washington University, School of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Providing caring, experienced service in the areas of family law, criminal defense, consumer bankruptcy, and personal injury since 1998. Vast experience litigating complex cases in state and federal courts. Down to earth style, reasonable fees.

I am a healthcare practice attorney representing physicians, dentists and other healthcare providers on a variety of issues in their practices including Employment Contract Review and Drafting, Licensure and Disciplinary Matters, Practice Start-Up / Formation, Compliance with Laws and Regulatons, Employment law relating to office and staff matters and Collections of Debts and Accounts receivable for healthcare practices and non-healthcare businesses and individuals.

David L. Owen, Jr. began practicing law in Missouri in 1989 as an Assistant Federal Defender. He spent 18 years gaining insight into the various strategies employed by both federal and state prosecutors. During his time as a public defender in Missouri, he worked on cases involving all kinds of crimes, including high-profile cases. The types of crime he has experience with includes: • White-collar crime • Drug crime • Computer crime/cyber crime • Conspiracy • Death penalty defense Now a Denver criminal defense lawyer, David Owen focuses his practice on federal- and state-level crime in Colorado. He is focused on upholding the rights of...

Being charged with a crime puts your life in the hands of a judicial system that all too often does not care about the truth - the truth of who you are, the truth of what happened, the truth of what a conviction would mean for you and your loved ones. It is an experience that is terrifying and leaves you feeling lost, powerless, and unheard. I've dedicated my life to being a voice for the accused, because the truth is no matter the situation, you also have a story to tell and deserve to be heard. Whether that means fighting...

I am an attorney and CPA. I started my career with the Department of Justice, Tax Division, Western Criminal Enforcement Section in Washington DC where I prosecuted federal criminal tax cases around the country. I left the Justice Department in 2004, and have been in private practice ever since. I specialize in assisting taxpayers will all kinds of tax issues including audits, collection, employment tax and trust fund penalties, innocent spouse claims, cases before the United States Tax court, voluntary disclosures of offshore bank accounts, criminal tax matters, failure to file, filing false tax returns and tax...

Sean McQuaid is President of the firm practicing in the areas of personal injury, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, and criminal defense. Sean was the President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association from 2020 through 2021. Sean has made a name for himself in the legal community. He joined the firm as an associate in 2000, was made a shareholder as of Jan 1, 2006 and became a named partner in April, 2013, the fastest rise of any lawyer in the firm’s 60 year history. Now, he runs the firm, which has nearly tripled in size under his leadership. Sean’s...