Ward Lawyers

Franklin D. Azar founded Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C. in 1987 with the goal of effectively representing clients by ensuring that they receive full and fair compensation for their injuries, regardless of the cause. Over the years Mr. Azar has built the firm into the largest plaintiff centered personal injury firm in Colorado with offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Trinidad. President and owner of Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C., Mr. Azar has earned widespread recognition as one Colorado’s top plaintiff’s attorneys.

Facing criminal prosecution can be a very scary and confusing ordeal. It seems like the prosecutor has all the cards, but having a former prosecutor by your side can be the ace you need up your sleeve.

Jason Thacher spent years honing his legal skills as a former prosecutor, and he can bring the inside track and way of thinking and knowledge of the opposite side that can help you through this difficult time in your life. Mr. Thacher learned the strengths and weaknesses of handling criminal cases and criminal procedure from the angle of a prosecutor and therefore understands -down...

After graduating from Tulane Law School in 1994, I settled in the Denver area. Over the course of the next nine years I worked for two prestigious law firms in the Metro area. In 2004 I opened my own practice focusing solely on family law. I have been admitted to the Colorado Bar, the United States District Court, District of Colorado, and the United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit.

Robert Mills is a skilled bankruptcy attorney with over a decade of legal experience.

Mr. Jones was raised in Auburn, Alabama and also obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Auburn University where his father taught for many years. After college, he moved to Colorado where he obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1996 from the University of Denver, College of Law.

In law school, Mr. Jones focused his efforts in the area of trial practice and appellate argument. He was active in Moot Court routinely representing his law school in mock trial competitions all over the nation. In 1995, his team won the American Bar Association’s Regional Trial Competition and at the end of that...

Mark J. Bourassa Esq. is the founding Member of The Bourassa Law Group, LLC. Mr. Bourassa’s practice focuses on litigation and trial work in civil matters representing clients in state and federal courts in consumer claims against abusive debt collectors, construction defect claims against negligent builders and personal injury matters. Prior to founding The Bourassa Law Group, Mr. Bourassa was a partner in the Las Vegas office of a multi-jurisdictional law firm with a substantial litigation practice in complex multi-party tort litigation, construction defect claims and general liability litigation. Over the course of his career, Mr. Bourassa has...

David Tenner is a trial lawyer, an arbitrator and a special master appointed by Denver-area trial courts. His trial practice focuses on the representation of businesses and individuals in both state and federal court and in arbitrations. He tries complex business, intellectual property and tort cases to both judges and juries. He also tries complex claims in both domestic and international arbitrations. Mr. Tenner regularly provides clients with pre-litigation advice focusing on the resolution of disputes prior to the initiation of formal claims. He represents a broad range of clients; from Fortune 500 companies, to...

AV rated lawyer by Martindale Hubbell Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Colorado 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum Seen Weekly on Channel 2's Colorado's Best "Ask the Attorney"

Kevin D. Allen specializes his practice in employment law and commercial litigation. In the area of employment law, Kevin is experienced in matters involving federal and state civil rights litigation, restrictive covenant and misappropriation of trade secrets litigation and other business tort litigation arising out of the employment setting. He is also experienced in providing counsel regarding a full range of other personnel and workplace issues, primarily on behalf of employers. Kevin is a Martindale-Hubbell AV rated attorney and has been named a Colorado Super Lawyer since 2007.

Della Nelson is a personal injury attorney focusing her practice on Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation. As the parent of a traumatic brain injury victim, Ms. Nelson understands that each brain injury is unique, not only in terms of the victim’s symptoms and prognosis, but also for the family. Her goal in personal injury litigation is for TBI victims to receive settlement or trial won damages to cover the full range of current and projected treatment needs, while ensuring that no compensable element of loss is overlooked in the presentation of the damages claim.

A staunch champion of injury victims throughout her career, Chrissy Hagen works as a personal injury attorney Zinda Law Group in Denver, Colorado, where she practices in such areas as wrongful death, automobile and trucking accidents, traumatic brain injuries, dog bites, and more.

Chrissy keenly understands the physical, emotional, and financial burdens suffered by her clients. She works tirelessly to provide them with not only outstanding legal representation but also care and compassion, and her effective communication skills and friendly nature have garnered her the admiration of clients and colleagues alike.

For Chrissy, standing up for the injured is not just a...

Sadie is Staff Attorney with the Denver Housing Unit at Colorado Legal Services.

Fred Long graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University in 2014 with bachelor’s degrees in political science and history. He received his juris doctor degree from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2017 and was recognized on the Dean’s List for four of his six semesters. During law school, Fred also worked as a teaching assistant for the College of Law’s legal research and writing courses, clerked for the law firm of Bell, Gould, Linder & Scott P.C., and found time to coach soccer for the Laramie Blizzard.

After passing the bar, Fred joined Bell, Gould, Linder & Scott, P.C....

Molly Greenblatt, a seasoned attorney based in Denver and proud alumna of San Jose State University, expertly integrates her Division 1 golf discipline into her legal practice, relying on the values of respect, integrity, perseverance, and honesty. Her unwavering dedication consistently yields exceptional client outcomes and has earned her esteemed roles such as on the Colorado Board of Governors for the American Association for Justice. Clients describe her as “a devoted advocate who is both compassionate and fiercely protective of my interests,” reinforcing the trust she builds in each engagement. Molly is equally passionate about empowering youth through golf, as...

In my 40+ years' experience as a transaction attorney, I have formed and counseled numerous public and private companies in diverse industries. I have negotiated, drafted and reviewed thousands of commercial agreements. As a trained mediator, I have learned how to ascertain what is most important to another party to a transaction or dispute and then craft resolutions that meet the needs of both parties.

I have been an instructor for Continuing Education of the Bar courses on Organizing and Advising Businesses, a lecturer for courses at the University of Colorado/Anschutz Medical Center on Entity...

Jennifer Longtin founded JLongtin Law to serve the community’s criminal defense needs in a new way. Dedicated to serving the mentally ill who are involved in the criminal justice system; she litigates issues of competency, sanity, and uses a client's situation and history to find treatment alternatives to incarceration. Jennifer has worked with veterans, those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury, individuals with serious mental illnesses and mood disorders, victims of domestic violence, and the developmentally delayed, to make sure that the prosecution understands how their unique life experiences play into their current situation and needs.

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A great majority of my clients have never retained an attorney previously. Criminal charges, divorce, job loss, family, business or employment problems cause individuals to find themselves ensnared in civil and/or criminal courts. Law abiding citizens are normally completely unprepared when they are served with court papers and are at a loss as to how to respond. If you are arrested you should not give any statement to the police without legal counsel. Please contact me directly if you have legal questions. If my law office cannot help you I should be able to refer you to attorneys that may...

I have served as legal and general counsel for business, professional and non-profit enterprises engaged in biotechnology, charitable organizations (art, education and human services), financing, health care, real estate, software and other industries, services and technologies. I enjoy the excitement of working with start-ups and entrepreneurs. As legal and general counsel to closely and more widely held businesses and professional practices, I advise my clients in the areas of corporate governance, entity formation, employment matters, financing, IP licensing, marketing/distribution, mergers and acquisitions, protection of trade secrets and intellectual property, purchase and acquisition matters, real estate transactions, risk management, shareholder/ownership disputes,...

I’ve spent the past 19 years representing consumers in bankruptcy and I can’t imagine doing anything else! It creates such a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction in my professional life.

Having filed bankruptcy myself after uninsured medical treatment and credit card bills overwhelmed my young family, I understand the pain financial difficulties bring.

After seeing the struggles my clients were experiencing with student loans, I decided to expand my practice to include providing solutions to the crippling debt of federal and private student loans.

I seek to relieve the guilt, shame and self-doubt that threaten to overwhelm my clients. By guiding them through...

Brian Pushchak became a personal injury attorney to help others. Based in Denver, he is able to advocate for clients throughout the surrounding areas. Brian is committed to being a legal professional who is easy to talk to, helping his clients feel comfortable and confident along the way. Over the years, Attorney Pushchak has had great success in and out of the courtroom, negotiate and litigating hundreds of personal injury cases on behalf of his clients. He has a track record of success and is committed to taking cases on a contingency fee basis. Whether you need to set up...

Ryan Clement, the Principal Attorney at BTLG has been a Colorado licensed attorney for almost 20 years and has extensive experience in all matters related to software and technology law, data rights and content, intellectual property, data privacy and security, business startups/formation, commercial transactional matters, general business counsel, and compliance, both corporate and regulatory. Ryan graduated with high honors from University of California, Santa Barbara before attending the University of California, Davis School of Law and graduating in 2004. Post-law school, he completed an esteemed two-year judicial clerkship at the Second Judicial District Court of Nevada. In 2007, he became a licensed...

Attorney Christelle C. Beck is the founder and managing partner of Frost & Beck, PC, law firm in Centennial, Colorado. A top-ranked lawyer with more than 30 years of legal experience, Ms. Beck focuses her practice solely on family law, international family law and estate planning. She provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout the greater Denver metro. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Beck served as a prosecutor for the City of San Diego in California, where she gained invaluable trial experience. She then relocated to Colorado. Ms. Beck gained extensive international law experience from studying abroad in England...

30+ years of legal experience focusing on estate planning, probate and business law.

Joanne Crebassa is an experienced litigator who has represented both business and individual clients in Colorado since 1998. Her passion is for helping families navigate life-altering legal issues including  divorce, legal separation, mediation, complex division of personal and business assets, allocation of parental responsibilities, Child Family Investigations, Parental Responsibilities Evaluations, child support, post-decree modifications, paternity, and domestic violence.

Ms. Crebassa is a highly-skilled trial and appellate attorney as demonstrated in the following representative cases: 

In re Marriage of Foss, 30 P.3d 850 (Colo. App. 2001)(Successful appeal on behalf of parent requesting post-decree extrapolation from child support guidelines); Varupa v. Industrial Claim Appeals...

Mr. Adams is an experienced and highly trained attorney and counselor at law who has deep roots in Colorado. Mr. Adams received his law degree (J.D.) from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Mr. Adams prepares every case as if it will go to trial, in a thoughtful, thorough manner. Since before law school, Mr. Adams has been an advocate on behalf of individuals and businesses. He has a knack for relating to people, and the skills necessary to fairly represent his clients in Colorado and U.S. District Court.

Jay Hermele brings more than a decade of legal experience to High Plains Law, offering tailored legal solutions for businesses and individuals. Over the years, Jay has successfully guided clients through high-stakes commercial litigation, complex corporate and business transactions, and intricate intellectual property matters. His broad skill set includes trial work, negotiating and drafting contracts, forming business entities, managing business acquisitions and sales, and prosecuting trademarks. Jay has helped clients across a diverse range industries such as technology, real estate, finance, cannabis, media, oil and gas, and franchise. He takes pride in understanding the unique challenges and opportunities of each sector,...

To find out more about me and my firm, please visit our webpage at the following links: My Profile: http://www.gelmannorberg.com/lauren-selinger/ Homepage: http://www.gelmannorberg.com Blog Site: http://www.gelmannorberg.com/blog/

Attorney Gabriel N. Schwartz is a founding shareholder of Justice for Colorado. After graduating from the University of Colorado with his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Communication, Mr. Schwartz went on to earn his Juris Doctorate in 2004 from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. He started off his career as managing partner of the Law Offices of Sandomire & Schwartz, Inc. where he took on many high-profile cases. Since then, his practice has transformed over the years into Justice for Colorado: Colorado’s premier personal injury law firm. Here, Attorney Schwartz dedicates his practice...