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James Newell
Boulder, CO Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Whether he is managing a real estate transaction, drafting a trust, or advising entrepreneurs who are starting a new business, each day James Newell goes to work he strives to make a positive impact on the lives of his clients. His practice is focused primarily in the areas of real estate law, small business law, asset protection and estate planning.
Being a small business owner himself, who has earned a business administration degree from the University of Nebraska, and has advised small business owners for many years, James Newell is well acquainted with entrepreneurship and the process of organizing and running...
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Ernesto Walsh
Denver, CO Attorney with 16 years of experience
Immigration
University of Colorado - Denver
Attorney Robert Ernesto Walsh, along with partner Jerry Lopez and our community-focused law firm, provide high-quality legal services for English and Spanish-speaking clients, with offices in Denver and Colorado Springs, Colorado.
In addition, we offer income-based assistance with legal fees. Request a consultation and see if you qualify for reduced rates.
We believe that no one deserves to be without legal services simply because they cannot afford most attorneys’ fees, or because they do not qualify for state-sponsored indigent services.
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Jason William Savela
Boulder, CO Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
The Trial Lawyers College and Georgetown University Law Center
Our goal is dismissal or not guilty.
Discovering the true story of your starts on day 1. It starts with you and your experience. It continues as we learn about the witnesses, police response, prosecutors and society. Motives, pressures and other blinders lead to false beliefs or false accusations. As we learn the true story, we investigate to support it, and to disprove the prosecution story. Its basis is found in science and psychology. The true story of your case provides the best way to win at trial. It also allows gets to the best...
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Linda Jane Chalat
Denver, CO Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationLegal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Denver College of Law
As a partner with Chalat Hatten Koupal & Banker, Denver, Colorado, Linda Chalat concentrates her practice on medical malpractice cases, defective product claims and recreational accidents. Prior to law school, Ms. Chalat worked in industry as a chemical engineer, and brings her understanding of the technical aspects of an accident to effectively advocate for her clients. Ms. Chalat also oversees the technology used by the firm to best serve our clients, including maintaining the firm’s several websites, social media and blogs which provide current legal information for Colorado consumers and personal injury victims. She has published articles and spoken at...
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Amanda Hood
Denver, CO Lawyer
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Tulsa College of Law
Amanda Pfeil Hood focuses her practice on personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. Amanda primarily works with clients who have suffered traumatic brain or orthopedic injuries. She also has significant experience in sports injury cases arising from an athlete’s premature return to play following a concussion.
Immediately upon graduating law school, Amanda served as a judicial clerk with a Colorado Court of Appeals, an experience that helped her develop a strong analytic skill set. Amanda’s ability to evaluate a case and consider arguments from the perspective of a judge are among her most frequently noted strengths, and qualities that provide...
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Jill Jackson
Denver, CO Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Personal Injury
I started the Law Office of Jill M. Jackson because I believe that clients come first. Each client has different goals, with needs specific to their case. I work tirelessly on behalf of my clients. A criminal charge or arrest doesn't have to be the end. I have the knowledge and experience to guide you through the legal process and put your life back on track.
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Emilio De Simone
Longmont, CO Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
University of Denver
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Christopher Perry Campbell
Denver, CO Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Real Estate and Tax
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Christopher Campbell joined Pless Law Firm in 2023 as Senior Counsel. Based in the Denver office, he specializes in assisting clients with acquisitions, dispositions, equity investments, syndications, fund formation, leasing, capital structuring, financing, 1031 exchange, and tenant-in-common structuring and finance. In his twenty years of practice, Chris has regularly worked with asset management firms, private equity funds, opportunity funds, local and regional owners and operators, investment banks, financial institutions, private lenders, investors, institutional owners, and high net worth investors throughout the country on multifamily, office, hotel, mixed-use, retail and industrial projects.
Chris has also successfully represented landlords and tenants in structuring...
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Justin Pless
Denver, CO Attorney
Business and Real Estate
University of Colorado - Denver
Justin D. Pless founded Pless Law Firm in 2009. He dedicates his practice to helping clients navigate complex commercial real estate transactions, development projects, and corporate law matters. Justin divides his time between the firm’s offices in Colorado and Texas.
Justin represents a broad range of clients throughout the United States in commercial real estate transactions and development projects including leasing, purchase and sale, financing, construction, and land use matters. Justin’s practice also includes the formation and structuring of business entities and joint ventures. Recognized for his legal acumen, Justin has published numerous articles and has previously taught continuing legal education...
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Calleigh Olson
Denver, CO Attorney
Real Estate
University of Akron School of Law
Calleigh Olson joined Pless Law Firm in 2022 and is based in the Firm’s Denver office. Calleigh’s practice focuses on leasing, corporate governance, and development matters.
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Sean Bradley Walsh
Denver, CO Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Denver
Sean Walsh grew up in Denver, CO and graduated from the University of Colorado business school in 2000. He graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 2003, passed the Colorado State Bar and has been practicing in Denver, CO ever since. He is a trial attorney who specializes in motor vehicle accidents, personal injury, medical malpractice, and other forms of civil litigation. He is an active member in the Colorado and Denver Bar Association, Colorado Trial Lawyer’s Association as well as the National organization of the American Association of Justice. Sean Walsh, along with his partner,...
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Todd Frank Bovo
Denver, CO Attorney with 17 years of experience
(303) 333-4686
650 South Cherry Street,
Penthouse Suite 1400
Denver, CO 80246
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
These days, a lot of attorneys are hesitant to go to trial because of the time, money and resources lawsuits require. Todd Bovo is not afraid to go to trial, which makes Bovo Law a successful litigation practice. Todd personally deals with every single one of his clients, giving them the care and attention most large practices aren’t able to offer. He has taken several cases turned down by other attorneys, and advocated effectively for those who were told they didn’t have a claim. Insurance adjusters and the attorneys who represent them know Todd works hard to get the justice...
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Lawrence Fulton King J.D.
Westminster, CO Lawyer with 47 years of experience
(303) 650-1750
8704 Yates Dr, Ste 220
Boulder - Denver Turnpike, Sheridan Park 11
Westminster, CO 80031
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
University of California - Davis
His life’s work and passion, Mr. King has limited his professional practice, Divorce Resolutions®, LLC, to full-time mediation of divorce and family law related disputes for more than 23 years, having mediated divorces and parenting matters of more than 3,000 Colorado couples. A summa cum laude graduate of Colorado College, member of the University of California Davis law review and a judicial law clerk for the Colorado Court of Appeals, Larry toured through public law serving as a Chief Deputy District Attorney, and Municipal Court Judge before founding his private family law practice and ultimately his mediation practice. A...
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William Joseph Lapham II
Denver, CO Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Akron School of Law
Joe concentrates on personal injury, car accident, semi-truck accident, drunk driving injury, brain injury, neck and back injury, and defective product cases. He is highly experienced in these areas and has an excellent track record. Joe spent his entire career helping personal injury victims recover from their injuries.
Joe is not only an experienced attorney but he fights for his clients, whether that means holding out for the best settlement offer or preparing and going to trial for his client's case. He is committed to providing quality legal guidance and direction to all of his clients and personally attends to each...
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Said Sharbini
Broomfield, CO Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Florida Coastal School of Law
Said started his career in Denver as a general practitioner handling cases in DUI/DWAI law, family law, and much more.
Said has been helping Coloradoans with many different legal situations that arise with fair-priced service. When you hire Said to represent your case you will have one of the hardest working attorneys in town, and someone that truly cares about the results of your case.
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Brock Richard Wood
Denver, CO Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Richmond School of Law
Family law attorney with over 30 years practicing law. Expert, caring, and zealous representation in Colorado divorce, child custody, and child support cases. Affordable representation with multiple options to hire.
If you are facing a divorce, child custody, or child support case in Colorado, get the advice of a lawyer before you begin to prevent costly mistakes. I offer a free, 45-minute telephone consultation. I will tell you what your rights are, what your options are, and the most cost-effective way to proceed.
Is it possible to work out a settlement with the other party? I...
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Ian Rochstein
Denver, CO Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Immigration
Boston University School of Law
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Stephen H. Cook
Lafayette, CO Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationNursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Colorado Law School
Stephen Cook earned his J.D. in 1975 from the University of Colorado and, after serving as an associate with the personal injury law firm of Bragg & Dubofsky for two years, he opened his own practice in 1978. Since that time, he has been helping lead his Colorado neighbors every day for over 40 years.
Stephen Cook has procured substantial settlements or judgments for dozens of clients. In 1993, for instance, he won what was at the time the largest toxic tort jury verdict in Colorado obtaining over $3,000,000, with interest and punitive damages, against Louisiana Pacific Corporation.
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Ralph Michael Martin
Longmont, CO Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP, Patents and Trademarks
Nova Southeastern University
Ralph (Rick) Martin,patent reg. no. 32267, has issued over 1000 patents since 1986 using his B.S. Physics from Bucknell University, 1966.Prior to law school at age 40, Rick was an IBM computer salesman in NYC and then managed a 40 person software firm. Rick himself invented a space weapons system, US Pat 9,346,563, and authored a fiction submarine novel RUSSIAN DECEPTICON on Amazon. Rick helps clients with business plans and marketing as well. His team includes full time litigators who have gone against Walmart, Lowes, Apple and others for solo inventors on full or partial contingent patent infringement lawsuits.Rick helped...
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Suzanna Wasito Tiftickjian
Denver, CO Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Appeals, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Notre Dame
Denver Estate Planning Attorney
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Scott T. Melin
Longmont, CO Attorney with 13 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
University of Colorado Law School
Scott Melin, J.D., M.A.
Senior Managing Associate Attorney
A senior managing associate at the Bagley Law Firm, LLC, Scott’s practice focuses on high-value civil matters, where his recent accomplishments include $1.58 million, $1.2 million, and $612,500 recoveries for his clients.
Scott’s cases include personal injury, appeals, civil rights issues, business disputes, and other matters which may require complex litigation. Scott also handles high-conflict family matters, to which he brings years of family law experience.
Born and raised on the Colorado Front Range, Scott attended Colorado State University, where he studied philosophy and English. Thereafter, Scott received a merit scholarship to attend the University of...
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Sarah Schielke
Loveland, CO Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Boston University School of Law
Sarah Schielke was born and raised in Rochester, New York. She attended Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont where she received a bachelor of arts (B.A.) in Psychology and graduated magna cum laude.
Sarah then went on to law school at the Boston University School of Law on a full academic merit scholarship. There, Sarah was the Managing Editor of the Boston University Law Review. While in law school, Sarah studied under the tutelage of famed race & criminal law professor Tracey Maclin, who opened Sarah’s eyes to the truly broken state of the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights in our...
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Brett Michael Hill
Fort Collins, CO Attorney with 27 years of experience
Estate Planning
Lewis & Clark Law School
For over two decades, Brett has successfully practiced law and become one of the leading Estate planning and Probate attorneys in Fort Collins. His practice was established at his family firm, Hill and Hill LLC. He represents several successful Fort Collins businesses and does all of their contract and corporate work. He also is the lawyer for a local Homeowner’s Association and has recently been involved in protecting homeowner’s rights in disputes with HOAs.
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Richard Clark
Ft.Collins, CO Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Tax
New York University School of Law and The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Taught tax classes at CSU and participated in numerous continuing education lectures on issues of tax at CPA, attorneys and enrolled agents seminars.
Earned degrees at CSU with a BS, at University of Denver Law School with a JD and New York University with a LLM in taxation.
Born and raised in Colorado.
Served as a trustee for a charitable organization granting scholarships to students working on degrees in schools advancing education and skills for industry
Played the viola in a chamber orchestra in Pueblo, CO
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Erik Gene Fischer
Fort Collins, CO Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Colorado - Boulder
I started my career in the Denver District Attorney's office where I tried my first murder case, 6 months out of law school. In 1994, I went into to private practice representing thousands of clients in both criminal and civil litigation. I have tried over 300 jury trials with great success. I place all my emphasis on getting the best outcome for my clients in any given situation. No case is too big or too small.
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Kaitlin Johnson
Loveland, CO Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Colorado criminal defense attorney Kaitlin Johnson has devoted her entire legal career to defending people charged with crimes. She excels at negotiating favorable plea deals so clients can avoid the time and expense of trials.
Kaitlin received her J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and her B.A. from the University of Texas at El Paso.
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Jennifer Lynn Peters
Loveland, CO Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Energy and Real Estate
University of Colorado Law School
A notorious night-owl, I am the trial lawyer and managing member of Peters Schulte Odil & Wallshein LLC, where we focus on resolving disputes in and out of court. My practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, probate and trust litigation, oil and gas matters, and appeals. I routinely handle trials both to a jury and to the court, and have argued appellate cases in the Colorado Court of Appeals, Colorado Supreme Court and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. I received my undergraduate degree from the Metropolitan State University of Denver, and law degree from the University...
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Bobbie Masters
Greeley, CO Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Immigration
University of Montana School of Law
Immigration Attorney Bobbie C. Masters has dedicated herself to the practice of U.S. Immigration Law. She handles all types of immigration cases on behalf of immigrants desiring to become lawful residents of the United States.
Attorney Masters has distinguished academic credentials. After graduating from the University of Montana School of Law, Attorney Masters obtained an advanced LLM (“Masters of Laws”) degree from American University Washington College of Law in Washington D.C.. This advanced law degree was in International Law with a focus in human rights.
While living in Washington D.C., Attorney Masters worked on multi-billion dollar antitrust litigation and represented...
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Mark Thomas Savoy
Greeley, CO Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Kansas School of Law
Denver criminal defense attorney Mark Savoy had the best available training to fight criminal allegations: As a deputy district attorney with the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office, Mark learned firsthand how "the other side" thinks. Now he uses that insider information to stay one step ahead of prosecutors in his pursuit of reduced and dismissed criminal charges for his clients.
Mark earned his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law. While in Kansas, he gained invaluable experience by working at Legal Aid and the Legislative Research Department. He is licensed to practice law in both Colorado and Kansas.
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James Alan Davis
Greeley, CO Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Wyoming College of Law
As a former deputy public defender in Colorado, Denver criminal defense attorney Alan Davis gained invaluable experience in all types of matters ranging from low-level petty offenses to the most serious class of felonies. Now he brings that depth and breadth of skills to Colorado Legal Defense Group, where he works tirelessly to fight for his clients' rights and freedom.
In the majority of cases, Alan can negotiate very favorable settlements with prosecutors where charges get reduced or dismissed. Alan has even convinced prosecutors to dismiss a second-degree murder case. But if necessary, Alan is always prepared to fight zealously for...
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Joseph Ellis Jestus
Greeley, CO Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Yeshiva University
Se habla español. Denver criminal defense attorney Joseph Jestus began his career as a deputy public defender in Greeley, Colorado. As lead attorney in several felony and misdemeanor trials, Joseph mastered courtroom advocacy. He is also a seasoned negotiator, able to achieve charge reductions or dismissals for most of his clients without a trial.
Joseph earned his J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he earned placement on the Moot Court Honor Society, Criminal Defense Clinic, Bet Tzedek Legal Services Clinic, and Suspension Representation Project. He earned his B.A. from Villanova.
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Joseph Alain Moro
Denver, CO Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Immigration
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Attorney Joseph Alain Moro is the founder and managing attorney of Moro Legal, LLC, a law office dedicated exclusively to the practice of U.S. immigration and naturalization law.
Mr. Moro focuses his practice on family visas, employment visas, permanent residence/green cards, consular processing, and U.S. citizenship.
Joseph is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Mr. Moro is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
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Jennifer Garcia
Denver, CO Lawyer
Free ConsultationWestern Michigan University Cooley Law School
Jennifer has been practicing in family and criminal law since 2006 and is licensed in Colorado and Michigan. After law school, Ms. Garcia obtained a position clerking for a family court judge where she gained valued experience involving all juvenile and family law related matters. After her 2 years as a law clerk, Jennifer opened her own office as a solo practitioner in Flint, Michigan, where she handled cases involving diverse issues focusing primarily on family law.
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James E Merson
Longmont, CO Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Gonzaga University School of Law
Mr. Merson is a criminal defense attorney practicing in Longmont, CO. James Merson was a public defender in Greeley from 2005 to 2019, and was awarded "Attorney of the Year" in 2010. Mr. Merson provides criminal defense representation to clients throughout Northern Colorado. His areas of practice include felony charges, misdemeanor charges, sex offense charges, DUI's and DWAI's, drug charges, and domestic violence. James Merson believes providing the best possible defense to each of his clients is his top priority. If you need the services and legal representation of an experienced defense attorney, contact James Merson at Merson Law Office,...
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Adam Kielich
Denver, CO Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Employment and Personal Injury
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Front Range Injury Attorneys helps people across Colorado get compensated for personal injury claims caused by someone else's negligence. We help clients with car accidents and other auto collisions, slip and fall injuries, product liability claims and workers' compensation. Visit our website to learn more about how we can help you.
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Melissa Jo Winthers
Denver, CO Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Melissa Winthers represents injured clients who were hurt because of another’s negligence or intentional conduct. Melissa dedicates herself to understanding your unique needs following an injury including your medical and rehabilitation needs now and in the future, your financial needs resulting from work loss or diminished working capacity, and your personal and emotional needs. She understands that an injury affects not just you but your entire family. Melissa knows the importance of talking with your health care providers, your family, your friends, and your co-workers about how your injuries have impacted all facets of your life. Melissa tells your story...
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Stephanie Haley Williams
Elizabeth, CO Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(303) 588-2200
724 E. Kiowa Ave, Ste. 5
P.O. Box 456
Elizabeth, CO 80107
Free ConsultationBusiness, Family and Real Estate
Samford University
I practice primarily civil litigation, family law, and probate. My office is located in Elizabeth, Elbert County, but I regularly practice in courts all over the state of Colorado. I previously practiced, primarily bankruptcy/creditors' rights, civil litigation, and family law, in Alabama and Arkansas for several years.
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T. Edward Williams
Denver, CO Lawyer with 15 years of experience
250 Fillmore Street
3rd FL
Denver, CO 80206
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, International and Real Estate
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Mr. Williams' experience includes both trial and transactional work. Mr. Williams has appeared in Federal and State courts, representing individuals and businesses in various matters, including claims involving Employment Discrimination, Bankruptcy Adversarial Proceedings, Breach of Contract, Real Estate Disputes, Real Estate Partition, Real Estate Litigation, Shareholder Disputes, and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP).
On the transactional side of his practice, Mr. Williams focuses on Private Placement Memorandum (PPM), Choice of Entities issues, Partnership Dissolution, Post-and-pre-nuptial Agreements, and Trusts and Estate Planning.
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Scott E Brenner
Louisville, CO Attorney
(303) 665-9845
842 W. South Boulder Rd.
Suite 200
Louisville, CO 80027
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, IP and Trademarks
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Scott Brenner is a Member of Thomas P. Howard, LLC. His practice focuses on all aspects of trademark prosecution and litigation, unfair competition, domain name disputes, copyrights, and related protection of intellectual property. Scott handles all areas of trademark prosecution and litigation, copyright registration and enforcement, and unfair competition disputes. He is admitted to the Colorado Bar and the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
He advises clients on developing and protecting their intellectual property. He counsels clients on strategic plans for managing, enforcing, and defending trademarks relating from coaching services to apparel to nutritional supplements. Scott has litigated...
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Michael Cross
Denver, CO Lawyer
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Construction and Insurance Claims
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Mike helps businesses navigate the turbulent waters of litigation, often when the fate of the company is at stake. Mike focuses particularly on construction litigation, representing developers, subcontractors, and everyone in between. Mike understands the devastating effect of even a single project going off the rails. He works with his clients during contract negotiation and in the initial stages of the dispute to put them in the best position possible, then aggressively litigates on behalf of his clients through trial and beyond.
Mike also represents those who have been harmed by the negligence of others. Mike specializes in difficult cases, obtaining...