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Mr. T. Markus Funk
Denver, CO Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Perkins Coie
1900 Sixteenth Street, 14th Floor
Denver, CO 80202
Appeals, Business, Criminal Defense and Health Care
Northwestern University and Oxford University
T. Markus Funk is a partner in Perkins Coie’s Litigation practice and a member of the firm’s Investigations & White Collar Defense group. A seasoned trial attorney and investigator who helped establish the firm's Corporate Social Responsibility and Supply Chain Practice, Markus counsels corporate and individual clients in the areas of complex commercial litigation, internal investigations, compliance, and corporate white collar criminal defense. Markus focuses on corporate social responsibility and global supply chain compliance and due diligence, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, Corporate Social Responsibility, Trafficking & Supply...
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Kaitlin Johnson
Denver, 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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Vandana Koelsch
Denver, CO Attorney with 22 years of experience
Communications, IP, Patents and Trademarks
University of Colorado Law School
I am an experienced Colorado transactional attorney and commercial litigator with a focus on privacy and intellectual property claims. I was recently promoted to Shareholder and serve on the Ethics Committee for the Colorado Bar Association.
Prior to joining the Firm, I served as General Counsel to a publicly traded intellectual property licensing company and served as Chief IP Counsel to a telecommunications company.
I clerked for the Hon. Justice Alex J. Martinez (Ret.) of the Colorado Supreme Court.
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Gavin Marie Halligan
Denver, CO Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationThe University of Denver Sturm College of Law
As Gavin Halligan grew up in Colorado there was never any question she would be a lawyer one day. Her parents just knew. Early in life, Gavin showed a strong sense of fairness and the seemingly innate ability to articulate it. Often.
A continual refrain in the Halligan home: “It’s not fair!” “Save it for when you’re a judge.”
Gavin attended The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., then the University of Denver Sturm College of Law – where, as predicted, she loved the law while discovering an affinity for litigation. She chose family law because it offered her the chance...
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Bobbie Masters
Thornton , CO Lawyer with 19 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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James Alan Davis
Denver, 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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Daniel Vedra
Denver, CO Attorney with 13 years of experience
Consumer and Real Estate
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Dan Vedra is a Colorado native and founding partner of Vedra LawLLC, one of the few law firms in Colorado focusing on consumer rights. Dan focuses on issues affecting consumers ranging from abusive debt collection and lending to bad faith insurance claims. He takes pride in standing up against large interests.
Dan grew up in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, where he graduated magna cum laude. After working in the financial services industry, he attended the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he was elected to the Order...
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Douglas R Griess
Denver, CO Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Business, Construction, IP and Real Estate
University of Virginia School of Law
Douglas R. Griess is a partner with Hackstaff Snow Atkinson & Griess, LLC, in Denver, Colorado focusing on business law, estate planning, and intellectual property for small businesses. Early in his career, Mr. Griess learned contract analysis working on insurance coverage matters, commercial litigation, and construction defects. Mr. Griess opened The Griess Law Firm, LLC, in 2010 to provide business counsel to clients, and then merged with Hackstaff & Snow, LLC in 2016 to expand his practice areas and resources. He represents various individuals and businesses based in Colorado and around the nation in business matters, non-profit matters, transactions, civil...
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Ryan Newburn
Denver, CO Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Cannabis Law, Energy and Securities
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
Ryan M. Newburn’s practice areas include corporate formations, corporate governance, commercial contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, energy and natural resource law and contract general counsel services. Ryan’s clients have ranged from startups to billion dollar established enterprises and he has served as a key executive in numerous companies including as Vice President and General Counsel of ARB Midstream, LLC, Chief Commercial Officer and General Counsel of Black Canyon Midstream, LLC, contract General Counsel of Taproot Energy Partners, LLC and Vice President and Assistant General Counsel of American Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: AMID).
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Katherine Ellis
Denver, CO Attorney with 17 years of experience
Appeals, Divorce, Family and International
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Katherine Ellis was voted a "Rising Star" by Colorado Super Lawyers in 2014, 2015, 2016 , and 2017. and a Super Lawyer in 2022. In 2014, Ms. Ellis was named a member of the Fellows of the Colorado Bar Association. Katy served as vice-chair of the International Law Section of the CBA from 2012-2014 and as chair from 2014-2016. She has also served as President of the Byron White Inn of Court. Ms. Ellis represents clients in divorce and custody cases and with family law appeals. Ms. Ellis earned her bachelor's degree from Lewis & Clark...
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Eric Solem
Englewood, CO Attorney with 51 years of experience
Englewood, CO 80110
Elder, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Experienced elder law and disability rights attorney, active in bar association and non profit boards, trial and appellate experience, married with two adult daughters
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Jeffrey Wolf
Denver, CO Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Denver
Jeffrey Wolf is the founder and lead criminal defense lawyer at Wolf Law. Mr. Wolf founded Wolf Law in order to provide excellent and compassionate criminal defense to anyone accused, investigated or facing criminal charges. Mr. Wolf was born, raised, schooled and continues to live in the Denver Metro Area. Having lived and worked in Colorado his entire life, Mr. Wolf has built an extensive network in the area that his clients benefit from. Mr. Wolf is truly a “Denver lawyer.”
Jeffrey Wolf is a trained, skilled criminal defense attorney. Mr. Wolf’s entire career has been...
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Alex O. Rodriguez
Denver, CO Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Washburn University School of Law
Born and raised in Colorado, Alex Rodriguez graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a B.S. in political science. Alex earned his J.D. from Washburn University Law School where he graduated with Dean’s Honors. Alex was a staff writer for the prestigious Washburn Law Journal during his second year of law school and his legal research comment was picked for publication. Alex also served on the Journal’s board of editors as Executive Comments Editor during his third year, while at the same time working as a Legal Research Assistant for Professor Joseph Mastrosimone, who specialized in employment law.
Alex has been practicing...
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James Kelly Vucinovich
Denver, CO Attorney with 59 years of experience
Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
William Mitchell College of Law
Jim Vucinovich is President and Managing Partner of Rossi Vucinovich PC located in Seattle, WA and Denver, CO. James is a nationally-recognized FELA attorney with over 20 years of committed representation of injured railroad workers and their families. From the beginning of his legal career Jim has focused his practice on the individual, recognizing that it is often the “little guy” who needs the most help in winning settlements and verdicts in personal injury cases. Every client is important and every case is unique and, therefore Jim approaches each and every one of his clients with compassion, honesty and commitment...
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Andrew McKenna
Denver, CO Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Andrew F. McKenna promises compassionate, personal legal assistance based on his 27 years of experience with consumer bankruptcy proceedings.
Based in Colorado, Andrew F. McKenna understands the crisis of financial debt in the area and is committed to utilizing his legal acumen to help the debtors in his community. His credentials include:
– NACBA membership
– BBB accreditation with an A+ rating
– Membership with the Tom Martino Referral List for over 5 years.
At the Law Office of Andrew F. McKenna, you will find a team that is committed to giving you respectful, expert support....
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Jane Roberson
Denver, CO Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Denver
Denver Bankruptcy Law Firm
BANKRUPTCY IS OUR PRIMARY BUSINESS.
We are a boutique bankruptcy law firm, located in Denver. We specialize in Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and business bankruptcies, as well as debt settlement and offers and compromises with the Internal Revenue Service.
Our attorneys and staff are experienced in all of these areas.
OUR ATTORNEY:
Jane M. Roberson, Owner
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Tillman Scott Roots
Denver, CO Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law
Tillman Roots joined Pless Law Firm in 2022 and is based in the firm’s Austin office. Prior to, he served over ten years as General Counsel for one of the fastest growing counties in the United States (Comal County) handling the county’s real estate transactions, procurement and construction contracts, and subdivision plat matters.
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Trent Trani
Denver, CO Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of Colorado Law School
Trent founded the firm, M. Trent Trani & Associates, P.C., in 2005, with the goal of establishing a practice focused upon defending the rights and interests of the criminally accused. He is the senior attorney at the firm and has been intimately involved in achieving many favorable verdicts at trial in both misdemeanor and felony charges. Trent is a skilled negotiator, and when a case demands a plea bargain, he's been successful in getting charges or penalties reduced significantly. Many cases are full of police errors, and in these cases, he zealously seeks to have the charges entirely dismissed. The...
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Sarah J.W. Wilkonson
Denver, CO Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Vermont Law School
I am dedicated to my clients. Having gone through my own divorce, I know how it feels.
I am Colorado native and went to the University of Colorado Boulder, before attending Vermont Law school.
I began my carrier in criminal defense, probate, and Social Security disability before transitioning to family law.
My experience provides the unique ability to look at the big picture of family law cases while addressing the specific needs of each of my clients.
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Colleen McCoy
Denver, CO Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Juvenile
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
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James Murphy
Denver, CO Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
Santa Clara University School of Law
Jay completed in undergraduate studies at U.C. Davis and Santa Clara University in California. There is obtained a B.S. degree in Accounting. Jay then went on to attended law school in California at Santa Clara University. He has been a licensed attorney for over 26 years now, practicing personal injury law since 1990. In 1995, Jay formed McCormick & Murphy, P.C. along with Kirk McCormick. Jay and Kirk have successfully handled hundreds of cases, adding to their reputation as being among the finest attorneys in Colorado.
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Jonathan Booker
Denver, CO Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
University of Toledo College of Law
Jonathan Booker is a Shareholder, and Director of Criminal Law at Hernandez & Associates P.C., where he focuses his practice exclusively in the field of criminal defense. Jonathan is an accomplished trial attorney, winning a substantial number of not guilty verdicts while assisting hundreds of individuals as they navigate our complex judicial system. Jonathan represents his clients with the highest degree of professionalism, guided by obtaining the most favorable individual results possible.
Jonathan's education, personal, and professional experiences continue to motivate him as a trial attorney. Jonathan represents individuals facing charges of driving under the influence, violent crimes, drug offenses,...
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Monte J. Robbins
Denver, CO Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
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Chris Braddock
Denver, CO Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
University of Denver
Christopher Braddock received his undergraduate degree in Engineering Physics from Washington University in St. Louis in 1988 and his Juris Doctorate from University of Denver in 1993. He has been licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and in the Federal Courts since 1993. His passion for defending the criminally accused began in 1991 when, while still in law school, he interned with Office of the Colorado State Public Defender, in their Arapahoe County Office. There he witnessed first-hand how the power and resources of the government were being used against its citizens. In pursuit of his...
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David Littman
Denver, CO Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Washington University School of Law
"I enjoy the challenge of resolving family law problems and the sense of mutual accomplishment I feel with clients when they can move forward with their lives. I really appreciate hearing from clients and knowing how they are doing long after our work together has been completed." David Littman, a Family Law attorney, who is a highly experienced litigator, believes in utilizing Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) techniques including Collaborative Law or Mediation, when possible, before turning to the courtroom to resolve family law disputes. These approaches generally lower the cost and shift the pace and control of the...
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Martin Champagne
Denver, CO Attorney with 23 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of Florida
I have extensive trial and litigation experience before state courts, administrative tribunals and federal courts in the areas of business and commercial disputes and claims under various federal laws. I have tried significant damage cases and represented parties through all phases of litigation through trial and appeal.
My primary practice areas are focused on business and commercial litigation representing parties in disputes involving breach of contract, partnership and shareholder disputes, business divorce, foreclosure of liens and other complex business and commercial litigation. I do not practice transactional business law - my only focus is litigation of business and commercial lawsuits....
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Sharon Liko
Denver, CO Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Denver
Attorney Sharon Liko has focused exclusively on men’s rights in the area of domestic relations and family law since establishing her law firm in 1991. Liko received her Bachelor of Science Degree in accounting from Arizona State University. She received her Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Denver. She is admitted to the state bars of both Colorado and Texas. Liko formerly served for five years on the Board of Directors of AMEND where she was the Chairman of the Board for her last two years. She is an active member of the Denver Bar Association and the Family...
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Erik Neusch
Denver, CO Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Legal Malpractice, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
University of Colorado Law School
As a former civil prosecutor of financial fraud for the Colorado Attorney General, Erik Neusch recently served as lead counsel on large and complex investigations, enforcement actions, and trials where he and his team confronted and took down the most powerful and sophisticated businesses that the Attorney General faced, stopped all the targeted business practices, and returned millions to victims.
Erik’s team obtained and collected the largest judgment and most victim restitution in the history of consumer protection enforcement cases by the Attorney General.
Neusch Law provides individuals and businesses with the skill, mentality, and approach of a highly experienced and...
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Laurence I Gendelman
Denver, CO Attorney
Estate Planning, Family and Probate
University of Colorado Law School and Suffolk University Law School
Laurence I. Gendelman, Esq. was raised in the south Denver suburbs, attended Cherry Creek High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts in both Economics and Political Science as well as his Juris Doctor at the University of Colorado – Boulder.
Trained in a large family law firm, Laurence gained experience working with high-asset, high-conflict, and complex divorces and child custody issues. He also advocated for and advised clients regarding the division of complex financial assets including executive compensation packages and retirement benefits.
At Gendelman Klimas, Ltd., Laurence aggressively, yet mindfully, represent clients in the following types of cases:
Probate Litigation
Estate and Trust...
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Michael Joseph McCarroll
Denver, CO Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
Arizona State University
I specialize in immigration law and provide free consultations. My law practice is dedicated to keeping families together in the United States. I am readily accessible, and charge affordable flat-fee rates.
I have front-line experience representing clients in immigration detention centers throughout the United States and winning appeals and motions to reopen before the Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”). I have handled some of the most difficult immigration cases successfully.
I regularly assist immigrants and their families dealing with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the National Visa Center and US consulates around the world....
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Brian Donald Smith
Denver, CO Attorney with 44 years of experience
Communications, IP, Patents and Trademarks
Duquesne University
Experienced patent, trademark, copyright and other intellectual property services with an emphasis on trademark and patent infringement litigation. Success against US and foreign corporations.
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James Donivan Evans
Denver, CO Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder and Estate Planning
South Texas College of Law
Since 1979, it has been my goal to serve my clients so as to make a difference in their lives. I consider this as my highest calling in the practice of law. With guidance, clients can find opportunities; calm their fears; reassure loved ones; preserve what matters most; discover their strengths; overcome adversity; feel good about their progress, and – most importantly – achieve peace of mind. Successful planning is infrequent and uncommon in most families, but not for my clients. My planning process is less about the documents and more about achieving results. I Use a unique planning approach...
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Mac Hester
Denver, CO Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of South Carolina School of Law
Mac Hester is an experienced trial lawyer. He has litigated and tried personal injury and commercial law cases in South Carolina and Colorado since 1986. He has also handled appeals in the Supreme Court of South Carolina and the Supreme Court of Colorado.
Mac Hester graduated from Clemson University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and he continues to apply economic principles and analysis to his cases in order to maximize gain for the client while minimizing cost. He was awarded the Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina Law School in 1986. He has...
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Sarah T. McCain
Denver, CO Attorney with 18 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Michigan State University College of Law
Sarah T. McCain is a senior associate at Plog & Stein P.C. who has devoted most of her legal career to the practice of family law. As a compassionate Denver divorce attorney, she believes that cementing a solid attorney-client relationship is essential in order to obtain the judgments and orders her clients need to move on with their lives. She derives great satisfaction from being able to help her clients transition into the next chapter or their lives after divorce with the tools and resources they need to be better prepared. She has handled family law matters of varying complexity,...
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John R. Fuller
Denver, CO Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Denver
Fuller Personal Injury Law was started in 2002 with the commitment to help injured people receive the treatment, benefits, and compensation they deserve to help return their lives to normal. Fuller Personal Injury Law’s experienced car accident lawyers and legal team is dedicated to helping injured victims take back control of their lives and futures. We function individually, diligently, and resourcefully to ensure our clients receive the maximum financial recovery for the harms and losses incurred.
Fuller Personal Injury Law’s car accident attorneys expertly guide clients through the complex damage claim process and pursuit of their legal claims. We pride...
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Chad Patrick Hemmat
Greenwood Village, CO Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Chad Hemmat is co-founding partner at the Denver, Colorado personal injury law firm, Anderson Hemmat, LLC.
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Clint Lee
Greenwood Village, CO Attorney with 2 years of experience
8400 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 1500
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law
Clint Lee is a personal injury attorney and Vice President of Operations at Bailey & Galyen. He is licensed to practice law in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Mr. Lee has also been admitted to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of North Texas Dallas College of Law.
Mr. Lee’s primary focus is on helping those who have been seriously injured and those who have lost loved ones as a result of someone...
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Kim Cook Smith
Greenwood Village, CO Attorney
8400 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 1500
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Workers' Comp
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
With the fall of Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, North Vietnamese forces swiftly moved in to seize the city. At just eighteen months old, I—along with tens of thousands of South Vietnamese refugees—was forced to flee my homeland in April 1975. My American father refused to leave without me or my Vietnamese mother. In the chaos of mass evacuation, we boarded a military cargo plane with nothing but the clothes on our backs as the Vietnam War ended and a communist regime took hold.
Looking back over four decades, I realize that my journey was shaped not by chance but...
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Steven Owens
Greenwood Village, CO Attorney
(720) 529-9800
6041 South Syracuse Way
Suite 103
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Attorney Steven R. Owens is a fourth generation Colorado native. He earned his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree with honors from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Attorney Owens received his Juris Doctorate degree with honors from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. While attending the University of Wisconsin, Attorney Owens was the articles editor of the Wisconsin Law Review. In addition, he was a member of The Order of the Coif, a group reserved for lawyers who graduate in the top 10 percent of their class. Attorney Owens founded The Law Office of Steven R. Owens, P.C. in Sedona, Arizona in...
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Travis Keith Riley
Greenwood Village, CO Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Divorce and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
Travis Riley's practice focuses on family law, commercial litigation, and construction defect law. Travis is well versed in high conflict litigation, and he has extensive experience preparing complex cases for trial in state and federal court.
Prior to joining Heckenbach Law PC, Travis was a trial attorney at Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, PC, where he represented clients in a wide range of complex business and commercial litigation matters. Travis began his legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Henry J. Bemporad of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.