Colorado Lawyers

Civil Litigation

2596 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120, USA

Mr. Beale is the first-generation of his mother’s family born in the United States and a proud Italian-American. After five years practicing with one of Colorado’s largest plaintiff-side firms, he started Beale Legal Counselors, LLC. Mr. Beale represents Colorado clients who have been injured by car crashes, slip-and-falls, dangerous products, and corporate wrongdoing in individual and class actions. Mr. Beale has a proven record of success vigorously advocating for his clients from day one through trial, obtaining millions of dollars for his clients in both personal injury and class action cases. Mr. Beale’s philosophy is that the client always comes first and each case requires a tailored approach to maximize value. No two cases are the same. Mr. Beale can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 303-794-7498.

Civil Litigation

1975 19th St #2035, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Alexander Wright grew up in Denver, Colorado and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Colorado University in Boulder, Colorado in 1993. After college, Mr. Wright went on to attend law school at California Western School of Law in San Diego and during his time there, he made Dean’s Honors List and had various legal internships including the California Superior Court, the San Diego’s District Attorney’s Office and San Diego City Attorney’s Office. Mr. Wright’s accomplishments in law school led him to be honored with a Certificate of Apprenticeship for “outstanding and exemplary performance.” After passing the California Bar Exam, Alex began working for a boutique law firm in the San Diego area. After a while, Mr. Wright decided to move back to his hometown to be closer to his family, where he practiced for many years before making the move to open his own firm Wright Law Firm, LLC in Sterling, Colorado. Mr. Wright has many professional legal accomplishments including being named as one of the Top 100 Attorneys in Colorado by the National Trial Lawyers, one of the 10 Best Attorneys in Colorado for client service by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys and Attorney & Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys. He also has been a member of many organizations in the community including 13th Judicial Bar Association (President), High Plains Sexual Assault Center, Sterling Citizens Advisory Board (Founder; Vice President), Logan County Chamber of Commerce (President twice), Logan County Economic Development Corporation (President), Colorado East Central Small Business Development Center Advisory Board, Logan County Republicans (Precinct Committee person; Second Vice Chairman, First Vice Chairman; Chairman), Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks (Presiding Justice), Sterling Kiwanis Club (President twice), Sterling Rotary Club (President twice), and First Plymouth Congregational Church (Worship & Arts Ministry; Vice-Chair & Chair).

Family and Divorce Law

815 N Weber St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA

It has been Angela’s pleasure and honor to accompany her active-duty U.S. Army spouse throughout his career. Now permanently located in Colorado Springs, she has been overjoyed to have returned to her profession and calling. It is her passion to provide dynamic, dedicated, client-focused litigation advocacy. While she enjoyed her initial years of practice working for a large law firm and serving corporate and institutional clients, Angela finds it especially rewarding to have the opportunity to employ the skills and experience that she gained in that setting for the benefit of her individual and small business clients. Angela attended Austin Peay State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in political science, cum laude, in 1996. Her honors there included, among others, being named a Harry S. Truman Scholar. She earned her law degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1999. While in law school, Angela served as a Tennessee Law Review editor, worked as a community mediator, and was inducted into both the Order of the Coif and Phi Kappa Phi. Angela is licensed to practice law in both Colorado and Tennessee. She was admitted to the Tennessee State Bar in 1999, to the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee in 2000, to the Colorado State Bar in 2014, and to the U.S. District Court, District of Colorado in 2015. Her civil litigation experience includes family law, business, employment, real estate, and probate matters.

Family and Divorce Law

312 S Weber St suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA

Arthur W. Porter, Professional Corporation. Shareholder attorney. General litigation practice, specializing in divorce, custody, maintenance and property division. And after years of experience, is now noted as a leader in the representation of Abused Spouses. Some of his most important and rewarding work. Porter, Spencer, Burghart(f/k/a Thomas and Porter). Shareholder Attorney. President. Responsible for successful operation of medium sized business oriented firm. Advised business clients on all aspects of the birth and growth of their companies. Lead counsel on all clients’ complex civil litigation involving assembling team of lawyers and witnesses in the successful presentation of client matters in State and Federal courts and in alternative dispute resolution forums. Holland and Hart (f/k/a Spurgeon, Haney and Howbert). General litigation practice, including complex business, real estate, criminal and personal injury. Also handled business, transactions and commercial dispute resolution. Member of hiring committee responsible for meeting firm expansion objectives. Attracted and retained new clients while leading associates in work production and community service. Fulbright and Jaworski, Washington, D.C. Litigation and Administrative Law Practice Internship. Responsible for legal research and preparation of memoranda, motions, discovery pleadings and briefs before The Interstate Commerce Commission, The Railroad Commission of Texas and the various United States Courts of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Family and Divorce Law

26 W Dry Creek Cir suite 600, Littleton, CO 80120, USA

After 14 years of specializing in family law and divorce matters, Brandi Petterson has gained extensive, invaluable experience across all of the jurisdictions in the Denver Metro area, as well as several mountain counties, and both north and south of the Metro area. She has successfully litigated countless high-asset divorces and complex child custody matters. Brandi founded Colorado Divorce Law Group to focus on her vision and the need to assist the “whole client,” not only to help them successfully maneuver their way through their particular family law case, but to rise above the difficult challenges and build a better future through the adversity. Prior to founding Colorado Divorce Law Group, Brandi was a Partner/Owner of a well-respected family law firm for 6 years. Unique to Brandi’s practice is her keen ability to focus exclusively on her clients. She pursues their interests as if they were her own, while coupling over a decade of experience, to reach a successful representation. At times, it may be in the client’s best interest to settle a case through mediation or other negotiations. Of course, when settlement is not an option, Brandi is an experienced litigator in all courts surrounding the Denver Metro area and beyond.

Wills and Trust Law

97 main street, Suite W-206, Edwards, CO 81632

Brett Steven Heckman is an attorney with Heckman & O’Connor, P.C., in Edwards, Colorado, focusing on wills and trusts and construction law. His firm profile lists him as a member and records his Colorado admission in 1985. He earned his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law that same year. His listed admissions also include the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado in 1987 and Washington in 1994. Alongside his legal work, the firm identifies Heckman as an Eagle County Planning Commissioner for the 2025–2028 term. It states that he cannot represent clients in matters adverse to Eagle County during that term. The website separately describes both Heckman and the firm as conflicted from matters involving Eagle County government, while noting that the firm continues to work on landowner and homeowner-association disputes and issues involving municipalities and metropolitan districts. At the firm level, estate-planning services range from wills and revocable, testamentary and special needs trusts to medical durable powers of attorney, advance treatment directives and guardianships. The firm also lists deeds to trusts and charitable gifts, and says many estate-planning documents are prepared for a flat fee. Its broader practice includes mechanics liens, land use and criminal defense. Based on Main Street in Edwards, Heckman & O’Connor serves communities including Vail, Avon, Eagle and Basalt, as well as Eagle and Pitkin counties.

Estate Planning Law

15530 E Broncos Pkwy unit 300, Englewood, CO 80112, USA

Carla Little earned her Law Degree from The University of Denver in 1996 and received her L.L.M. in Estate Planning and Elder Law in 2012. Carla has been doing Estate Planning and for over ten years. She understands the unique needs and processes within this very complex area of the law, and will work with you in designing the perfect Legacy for those you love. Ms. Little worked as a Judicial Law Clerk and a Criminal Defense Attorney before becoming and Trust and Estate Lawyer. She has a wide and varied practice base and will advocate for you on many levels when designing your plan. While she has a love for trial work, she also has found a passion in Estate Planning and designing legacies for end of life issues. She founded Little Law Office in 2004, when she discovered a need in providing a full-service law firm for end-of-life planning. She found that she could be more effective in helping people deal with the difficult issues in estate planning by focusing first on the client's individual situation and learning about their unique desires for their legacy. She strives to meet the client's goals while providing caring, compassionate guidance and individualizing each person's estate plan for their specific needs. Each client is unique, and their legacy is designed completely for them. Carla also provides services in Elder law, Business Formation, Probate and advanced Estate Planning. Carla Little is a member of several professional organizations including Wealth Counsel, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, The Catholic Lawyers Guild, Saint Thomas More Society as well the Colorado Bar Association.

Immigration Law

1805 S Bellaire St suite 101, Denver, CO 80222, USA

Cassandra Rosa is an attorney at Colorado Divorce Law Group in Littleton, Colorado. Her work before joining the firm centered on immigration and litigation: for several years, she represented individuals and families before the Immigration Courts and the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. An earlier part of her career was in federal government. Her Avvo employment history records an attorney advisor position with the United States Small Business Administration from 2020 to 2022, followed by a senior associate position at Pachuta & Kammerman beginning in 2022. Rosa attended the University of Akron School of Law; her Florida Bar record gives her law school year as 2019 and her admission date as September 16, 2020. Listed by the bar under her full name, Cassandra Marie Rosa, she remains a member in good standing and eligible to practice in Florida. That record names Colorado Divorce Law Group as her firm and identifies immigration and nationality as her practice area. At Colorado Divorce Law Group, the surrounding firm practice is divorce and family law. The firm lists contested child custody, complex asset allocation and financial support alongside divorce among its services. Its main office is on West Dry Creek Circle in Littleton, the same location listed in Rosa’s bar profile.

Family and Divorce Law

6898 S University Blvd, Littleton, CO 80122, USA

Christelle C. Beck is dedicated to her clients and assures that their legal rights are adamantly protected. She has over 18 years of civil litigation experience with an emphasis in Family Law and Employment Law. Christelle primarily focuses her practice in Family Law, International Family Law and Civil Litigation. Christelle has a diverse background giving her a unique perspective in her practice. Upon graduation from law school, she became a prosecutor for the City of San Diego. She moved to Colorado in 1993, setting up a successful private practice in Boulder, Colorado prior to her move to London, England in 2003. After obtaining her Master's Degree in Diplomatic Studies with Distinction, she had the opportunity to work as a Legal Officer in the Department of Civil Administration for the United Nations in Kosovo. Christelle has used her international experience teaching International Law as an adjunct professor with the University of Denver Sturm School of Law School and with international clients who have special legal issues relating to Family Law. Christelle is licensed to practice in California, Colorado and is on the Roll of Solicitors for England and Wales.

Criminal Defense Law

13075 W 15th Dr, Golden, CO 80401, USA

Christen Keller is multidisciplinary attorney with an unwavering commitment to her clients’ rights. Recognized as one of the top 40 Colorado trial lawyers under the age of 40, she has built a reputable practice focused on providing exceptional legal representation in her specialty, criminal defense matters, and more. Licensed in Colorado, Florida, and Wyoming, Ms. Keller’s extensive trial experience and deep understanding of the law make her an effective advocate for those facing criminal charges.

Family and Divorce Law

8100 East Maplewood Avenue, Suite 230, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Chris R. Basler is a successful and persuasive negotiator and litigator who offers both bundled and unbundled services. He is a compassionate and empathetic attorney who believes that open communication, vigorous preparation and a reasonable position are the keys to a positive and desired resolution. Additionally, Mr. Basler understands that a domestic relations client is living through one of most emotionally challenging periods of their entire life. Mr. Basler’s goal is to help his clients navigate through these difficult and confusing times as well as help them move forward with their lives in a healthy and positive way.

Wills and Trust Law

2725 Rocky Mountain Ave suite 300, Loveland, CO 80538, USA

Corey W. Moore is a transactional attorney with Otis & Bedingfield, LLC. His practice focuses on estate planning and business, as well as estate administration. His work calls for his involvement in planning transfers of significant wealth involving closely held or family-held businesses; planning to minimize the potential liability for gift and estate taxes; planning the sale or acquisition of a closely held or family-owned business and other general business counselling; and administering trusts and estates. Corey obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley and his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law, where he focused on business and on estate planning. He also served as a fellow for Pepperdine’s Geoffrey H. Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law, where he counseled community members in developing and implementing business plans. Named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine, Corey is a member of the Weld and Larimer County Bar Associations as well as the Colorado Bar Association, including the Trust and Estate and Business Sections.

Personal Injury Law

7354 S. Alton Way, Suite 203, Centennial, CO 80112

D. Chadwick Calvert is a personal injury attorney in Centennial, Colorado, where he practices through the Law Office of D. Chadwick Calvert. According to the office, he has handled thousands of Colorado automobile, motorcycle and trucking accident cases since 1987. His work also involves pursuing compensation from insurance companies after accidents. Bicycle injuries are another part of his work. The office names Calvert as an attorney who assists injured bicycle and e-bike riders with Colorado bicycle laws. Its bicycle practice description ranges from trail rules to riding on roads, with separate references to bicycles and pedestrians and to e-bike laws. For truck collisions, the office describes his role as investigating claims and answering questions. The firm lists bus transport accidents and other commercial vehicle collisions in that same practice area. The broader practice serves people injured in Colorado motor vehicle accidents, seeking compensation for medical bills and earnings lost because of injuries. On its motorcycle practice page, the firm identifies several kinds of harm: broken bones, spinal cord and back injuries, head and brain trauma, and skin burns or abrasions. Not all of its listed cases involve vehicles. The office also handles slip-and-fall injury claims involving property owners and neglected safety measures. Calvert’s office is at 7354 S. Alton Way, Suite 203, in Centennial. The firm offers consultations without charge.

Personal Injury Law

950 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Mr. Schanker’s primary profession is that of a trial lawyer. His cases are spread throughout the nation, and he has tried different types of injury cases as the lead counsel in many federal and state courts all over America. With a focus on his home state of Colorado, he has litigated and tried cases stretching from Alaska to Florida; New York to California. He has experience with cases involving defective medical devices, pharmaceuticals, medical malpractice, civil sex assault, negligent security, and car accidents. Darin has had great success in court, including achieving the largest medical malpractice jury verdict ever in Colorado history, and the largest compensatory defective hip jury verdict in America. Aside from traditional personal injury litigation, Mr. Schanker is also an expert in collective action and mass tort litigation. He has extensive experience with dangerous drugs and products, handling many complex cases that have gained national attention. These medical devices and products have been known to cause injuries: Biomet Hip Implants, Pinnacle Hip Implants, ASR Hip Implants, Taxotere, Hernia Mesh and IVC Filters. Darin Schanker was the past president of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) and, in 2003, he was named Outstanding Trial Attorney for the State of Colorado by said organization. The Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, founded in 1953, is the largest specialty bar association in the state. It strives to protect and enhance individual rights while also promoting skilled trial advocacy, high ethical standards and professionalism among its members. Ultimately, it seeks to improve America’s system of jurisprudence for everyone. Over the years, Mr. Schanker has given countless lectures on trial skills to both local and national audiences. Darin’s abilities have been recognized by his peers at various institutions such as the American Association of Justice (AAJ), the Colorado Bar Association, and Harris Martin. Mr. Schanker is an experienced and respected figure when it comes to voir dire, which is the process of jury selection. Darin knew that voir dire was a crucial component to the outcome of every trial, so he made it his mission to extensively study this subject. His methodology is so successful that attorneys all around the nation have decided to adopt it. Darin provides lectures and consultations to attorneys throughout the nation on this particular subject. Darin has worked to create legislation that benefits consumers and has testified multiple times at the Capitol on topics related to insurance law with the goal of protecting consumer rights. His work on legislation has largely influenced the laws surrounding accidents and victims in Colorado.

Criminal Defense Law

102 S Tejon St Suite 1100, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA

David W. Foley honed his criminal law and litigation skills as a Deputy District Attorney in the Fourth Judicial District. As a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Foley prosecuted misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses and handled a wide variety of criminal procedure issues. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Foley appreciates the importance of defending the rights of the accused, and uses all available means to ensure that his clients receive high caliber representation and access to justice. His clients come from all walks of life and need a law firm with an experienced, creative criminal defense lawyer who gets the right results. Mr. Foley has earned an outstanding reputation in the Colorado Springs legal community and is known for his efforts to repair an often-unjust criminal justice system. His reputation comes by way of hard work, belief in his clients, and an intimate knowledge of Colorado criminal law and procedure. In addition to his criminal law practice, Mr. Foley also applies his litigation skills to family law, divorce, child custody and child support. He earned his B.A. from Drake University before attending University of North Dakota School of Law, where he earned his J.D.

Civil Litigation

1873 South Bellaire St, Suite 1400, Denver, CO 80222

Area of Practice: Litigation

Labor Law

1670 York St, Denver, CO 80206, USA

Area of Practice: Employment Law

Personal Injury Law

1730 S. College Avenue, #202, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Emily Benight, a proud Wyoming native, has a remarkable educational background. She completed her B.S. in Finance, with a focus on Real Estate, and a minor in International Business at the University of Wyoming. Following this, Emily pursued her J.D. and master's in public administration from the same university in 2013. During her time in law school, she served as the director of the Prosecution Clinic, where she had the rare opportunity to successfully argue cases before the Wyoming Supreme Court. Emily is admitted to practice law in various jurisdictions, including Colorado (state and federal courts), Wyoming (state and federal courts), Nebraska (state courts), Oregon (state courts), and Washington (state courts). Emily actively participates in multiple trial lawyers' associations, such as the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association, Washington State Association for Justice, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, and The Trial Lawyer's College. In July 2017, she graduated from The Trial Lawyer's College and was elected by her peers to serve on the F-Warrior Board, which is the alumni association of The Trial Lawyer's College, as a class representative. Emily has held various leadership positions within the F-Warrior Board since 2019, including serving as the president-elect from 2019 to 2021 and currently serving as the President from 2021 to 2023. Emily's exceptional legal skills have earned her recognition from prestigious organizations. The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys named her one of the "10 Best Attorneys" in Colorado in 2017 and "10 Best Female Attorneys" in Colorado in 2020. Additionally, the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys ranked her in the "Top 10 under 40" in both 2017 and 2018. In her practice, Emily focuses on advocating for individuals who have suffered serious injuries in motor vehicle crashes, motorcycle crashes (she carries an MC endorsement), and trucking crashes. Outside of work, she enjoys the splendid weather of Colorado and cherishes quality time with her family.

Personal Injury Law

605 Parfet St ste. 102, Lakewood, CO 80215, USA

Eric Staton lived in Illinois until he was in the second grade, then in Spring, Texas, until his junior year in high school. His family moved to Littleton, Colorado in 1990, where he finished high school at Heritage High School. After high school, Eric studied English and Philosophy in Regis University, so the practice of Law appealed to him because he wanted a career that utilized his strengths in writing and analytical thinking. Eric studied Law at Rutgers School of Law. Eric was mentored in the area of workers’ compensation by one of the best lawyers who ever practiced in that area in Colorado, and he focuses his legal practice primarily on workers’ compensation claims, wrongful death claims, and injury claims of all types. Eric Staton has been a licensed Colorado lawyer for over twenty (20) years and has been with the Mintz Law Firm, LLC since March 2005 as a personal injury lawyer. Outside of the office, Eric enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to the theater, backpacking, and playing inline hockey.

Corporate and Transactional Law

1805 Shea Center Drive, Suite 420, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Eric R. Thompson is a health care attorney and the owner of Thompson Law Firm, LLC, based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. His work for physicians, physician groups and other providers covers both employment matters and the corporate needs of their practices. Contracts are one part of that work: he examines and drafts employment and vendor agreements, leases, and agreements for buying or selling a practice. Thompson previously worked in Dallas at The Kennedy Law Firm before joining Kresl & Johnson, P.C. in Denver. At the Denver firm, he worked with hospitals and health systems as well as individual practitioners and physician groups. He later opened his own practice. His background includes administrative proceedings involving government health care programs, disputes over hospice provider cap overpayments, and appeals before the Provider Reimbursement Review Board. Not all of his experience came from law firms. As staff attorney for Cambridge Healthcare Properties, Inc. in Dallas, Thompson assisted the company’s general counsel on legal matters. He also worked with its chief operations and marketing officers on business development strategies, including health system research and market analysis. His other legal work has included medical board and licensing matters, corporate formation, federal tax resolution and corporate litigation. For estate planning clients, he prepares wills, trusts and powers of attorney. The firm also provides outside general counsel services to businesses for operational and growth needs.

Family and Divorce Law

650 S Cherry St., 500, Denver, CO 80246

Erika Alese Gebhardt is an attorney licensed in Colorado, who offers clients efficient and effective representation and tailors her services to the unique needs of each individual client. Erika’s practice focuses exclusively on family law, where she both litigates and serves as a child-expert. Erika provides services to all counties in the Denver Metro area, as well as some of the front range and mountain regions. Erika’s clients have the added benefit of her litigation experience in the areas of employment law and complex commercial litigation. Her previous experience in these areas provides her with a unique perspective and skill set, which enable her to successfully navigate more complicated issues that may arise in cases involving business interests and trusts. Erika has a wide breadth of experience in family law matters, to include unique parenting time issues, non-traditional families, and high net worth families and individuals. Erika has extensive training and experience with LGBTQ+ issues, domestic violence, and children with sensory issues/autism. Erika works closely with her clients to ensure that their case is handled and resolved in a manner that enables them to transition smoothly beyond the legal system. Erika also works with the firm’s post-decree Estate Planning department, to ensure that the assets clients receive in their dissolution of marriage are protected, even posthumously. Given her passion for child advocacy, Erika has extensive experience working as a Child and Family Investigator, Parenting Coordinator and Decision Maker, Child Legal Representative, Special Master, and is one of the leading child experts in the state of Colorado. Erika strives to minimize the conflict in any case in which she is involved, given the significant harm being placed in the middle of parental conflict causes to children. Whether she is working as a mediator, third party neutral expert, collaborating with other professionals, or advocating for her clients in court, Erika’s strength is her tireless dedication to making sure that each client is heard and their needs and goals considered in the pursuit of the best possible results. It is Erika’s philosophy that resolving family law cases outside of the courtroom offers families the best opportunity to move forward positively; however, she is the vigorous advocate clients need and trust when litigation becomes necessary. Erika graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where, due to her academic achievement, she was awarded membership to the Order of St. Ives. Prior to becoming an attorney, Erika began her legal career as a judicial intern for the honorable Judge Nancy Hopf in a courtroom dedicated to a domestic and civil docket. She also interned for Denver District Court Judge Robert McGahey, Jr., of the Second Judicial District, where she was able to gain valuable experience in motions practice and courtroom procedure.

Family and Divorce Law

1122 N El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Ezra Hurwitz is a family law attorney and founding partner of Helland & Hurwitz Attorneys at Law in Colorado Springs. His family law work includes divorce and child custody matters, and his professional background also includes military legal service. Hurwitz began his legal career as an active-duty U.S. Army Judge Advocate General officer, representing soldiers both in court and outside it. After leaving active duty, he joined KHM Attorneys at Law as an associate and later became a partner. He subsequently founded H&H Attorneys at Law with Jenni Helland. KHM’s website announces the dissolution of that firm and identifies Hurwitz among the attorneys continuing at Helland & Hurwitz. The new firm lists its Colorado Springs office at 111 South Tejon Street, Suite 700. His current firm biography identifies him as the Staff Judge Advocate in the Wyoming Army National Guard. It also lists his membership in the Colorado Bar Association, El Paso County Bar Association, and Military and Veterans Bar Association. He previously chaired the El Paso County Family Law Section and is also licensed in Wyoming and Georgia. Hurwitz earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Georgia and a JD/MSICP from Valparaiso University School of Law. Raised in Richmond, Virginia, he enjoys running, triathlons, skiing, and camping, along with spending time at his family’s cabin in the Colorado High Country.

Personal Injury Law

14426 E Evans Ave, Aurora, CO 80014

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 of Colorado’s top plaintiff’s attorneys. Mr. Azar is actively involved in cases across the country concerning wage and hour violations, insurance bad faith, products liability, and various mass torts concerning pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices. Given his expertise in effectively representing injured clients, Mr. Azar was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the Multi-District litigation involving DePuy’s faulty Pinnacle hips. Additionally, Mr. Azar helps to curb corporate corruption by actively assisting whistleblowers with enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Criminal Defense Law

26 S Tejon St suite 202, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA

With a unique background as both a defense attorney and prosecutor, Gannon Becker brings a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system to every case he defends. He served as a Deputy District Attorney in Colorado’s 4th Judicial District (El Paso County), where he prosecuted hundreds of felony cases and thousands of misdemeanor cases. His prosecutorial experience included handling the most serious violent crimes: homicide, attempted homicide, aggravated robbery, burglary, and first-degree assault. This extensive trial experience and insider knowledge of how prosecutors build cases now gives him a significant advantage in defending his clients against criminal charges.

Family and Divorce Law

98 Inverness Drive East, Suite 360, Englewood, CO 80112

Hannah Van Roekel is a family law attorney in Englewood, Colorado, and the founder and owner of Van Roekel Law Firm, LLC. Divorce, separation, custody and child support are the subjects of her work, which includes both settlement efforts and courtroom litigation. She practices exclusively in domestic relations. Van Roekel studied Law, Politics and Society as an undergraduate at Drake University, then earned her Juris Doctor at Creighton University School of Law, graduating with honors. An externship took her to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Her bar admission is in Colorado. At Robinson & Henry, P.C., she held an associate position from 2015 to 2016 and a senior associate position from 2016 to 2019. She moved to The Harris Law Firm in 2019, working there as an associate through 2023. That year marks the start of her attorney-owner role at Van Roekel Law Firm. The firm lists spousal maintenance among its services, along with divorce, custody and child support. Her volunteer work has included Metro Volunteer Lawyers and the Arapahoe County Pro Se Family Law Clinic. In 2017 and 2018, she also volunteered as an attorney at the Denver District Court Ask-a-Lawyer Clinic. Outside work, Van Roekel enjoys travel, outdoor activities and time with her husband and twin daughters.

Securities Law

5290 DTC Parkway, Suite 150, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Mr. Schlueter has represented both domestic and international public and private corporations and other clients in various merger and acquisition transactions. On an international basis, he has advised and negotiated with his clients for the acquisition of companies in Germany and Canada by one of his Hong Kong based clients, and the acquisition of U.S. companies for clients based in Germany. In connection with these transactions, Mr. Schlueter assists in the structuring and negotiation of the transaction in order to attempt to optimize the legal and tax structure for the client, and coordinates the work of local legal and tax counsel on international transactions. Mr. Schlueter travels to China, Hong Kong, Germany and elsewhere in Europe on a regular basis. Mr. Schlueter assists clients in the preparation and filing with the SEC of registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and periodic reports the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. He counsels clients as to applicable exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and applicable state "Blue Sky" laws, and assists in the preparation of offering materials for the private placement of securities. He advises clients of the duties and requirements of issuers of registered and publicly traded securities, and listing requirements. Mr. Schlueter also represents clients in dealing with enforcement actions and investigations with the SEC and FINRA as well as other federal and state agencies, on both a formal and informal basis. Mr. Schlueter has been involved with counseling, negotiation, preparation and review of agreements, disclosure documents and other materials on behalf of a broad variety of business interests with respect to venture capital financings, joint ventures, and recapitalizations. Prior to founding Schlueter & Associates, P.C. Mr. Schlueter was a partner with the national law firm of Kutak Rock (formerly Kutak Rock & Campbell). Before entering private practice, Mr. Schlueter served with the SEC in Washington, D.C., in several positions with the Division of Corporation Finance. Mr. Schlueter is admitted to practice in Colorado and Wyoming, as well as before the U.S. District Courts for the District of Wyoming and the District of Colorado, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Schlueter is also registered as a “Foreign Lawyer” with the Hong Kong Law Society in Hong Kong. Mr. Schlueter was a finalist in 2006 for securities law in Best of the Bar, a recognition of leading attorneys in their respective areas of practice in Colorado. Mr. Schlueter is also listed on the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (“FINRA’s”) roster of Public arbitrators, and he is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the world’s preeminent certifying / qualifying authority for international arbitrators.

Corporate and Transactional Law

3052 East Nichols Cor, Centennial, CO 80122

Herrick is a business lawyer who practices in the areas of business transactions, including limited liability company and corporate formation and organization, taxation, mergers and acquisitions, ethics, and securities. He is well-known in the Colorado legal community as a successful attorney and an accomplished author. In addition to his legal practice, Herrick has been an adjunct professor of business law at both the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and the University of Colorado Law School, and frequently presents to professional organizations on topics related to securities law, ethics, limited liability companies, corporations, and partnerships. Herrick has served numerous times as an expert witness in cases involving corporate, limited liability company, partnership, securities and ethics matters. I have been qualified as an expert witness in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, the District Court for the City and County of Denver, Colorado, the District Courts for Arapahoe, Adams, Boulder, and Jefferson Counties, Colorado, and various arbitration tribunals. Herrick has both aided in drafting bills and testifying on behalf of the Colorado Bar Association before the Colorado General Assembly on numerous bills. Throughout his storied legal career, Herrick has served in various leadership positions, including as President managing his former law firm (January 2012-January 2020), on the Colorado Securities Board and as a member (and past chair) of the Executive Council of the Colorado Bar Association’s Business Law Section, as well as on the Colorado Secretary of State’s Business Advisory Board. Herrick has been honored for his dedication to the principles of legal professionalism with various awards recognizing his contributions to the advancement of Colorado business law and for his efforts to enhance the quality of business law practiced by attorneys throughout the state. In addition, Herrick has published more than 30 articles in the Colorado Lawyer (CBA) and other law reviews and more than 100 papers in various newsletters (including the CBA’s Business Law Section newsletter). A retired Lieutenant Commander with the U.S. Navy, Herrick graduated from Cornell University in 1971 and earned his law degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1978.

Workers Compensation Law

5700 S Quebec St, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Ilene Feldmeier?s practice primarily focuses on representing employers and insurance clients in workers? compensation claims in Arizona, Colorado, and Idaho. She has litigated hundreds of workers? compensation cases and prevailed on many appellate cases. Ilene represents employers and insurance carriers in all aspects of workers? compensation claims. Ilene also assists clients with employment law issues including resignations, termination, release of claims, and ADA considerations. She graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor?s degree in Entertainment Management in 2002. Ilene graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in December 2007 and passed the Colorado Bar in February 2008.

Civil Litigation

4725 S. Monaco Street, 200, Denver, CO 80237

Ivan Sarkissian has an office in Englewood, CO and attended Tulane. This attorney handles cases in Insurance and has been licensed for 23 years.

Personal Injury Law

1801 California St #4800, Denver, CO 80202, USA

For more than 30 years, Kyle Bachus has devoted his career to representing injured people and families who have lost loved ones. He does not represent insurance companies. He does not represent large corporations. His entire professional life has been spent standing across the aisle from insurers and corporate defendants, fighting for families facing permanent and life-altering harm. When a fatal crash, catastrophic injury, or preventable death turns a family’s world upside down, families across Colorado seek out Kyle because helping people through exactly that crisis is his life’s work. Kyle’s authority is not grounded in slogans but in Colorado law itself. The statutes protecting injury victims and Colorado Supreme Court decisions enforcing insurance obligations exist entirely because of his work.

Civil Litigation

405 Mason Ct, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA

James B. Conte brings a wealth of success and experience in all facets of commercial litigation, commercial transactions, patent matters, and trademark matters. In the patent, trademark, and copyright space, James represents large and small businesses and individuals on worldwide intellectual property acquisition, transactions, and enforcement. He routinely obtains key patents and trademarks in the United States (US) and internationally. In more detail, in his patent practice, James is an expert in the preparation and filing of United States provisional patent applications to protect ideas in the early stages of product development. He prepares and successfully prosecutes to a grant of patent United States non-provisional patent applications to protect US innovation, international patent applications to provide protection for inventions in foreign countries, and US and foreign design patent applications to protect the look of a products. In his trademark practice, James has extensive experience in acquisition of word and design marks and the obtention of trade dress protection for the look of industrial and consumer products and architecture, including acquisition of trade dress in the look of restaurants. He develops strategies to protect alphanumeric designations that started as part numbers. He also develops local trademark protection in key states in which a client needs to enforce trademark rights. In his Patent litigation practice, James has first- and second-chair federal and state trial court experience. He vigorously defends clients against charges of patent and trademark infringement. He has successfully defended clients against claims asserted by Starbucks, Talking Rain, and H & R Block. On the flipside, he successfully enforces the rights of clients in patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets, and non-compete matters. James provides counseling in the area of patent and trademark risk assessment, legal management, contracts and regulations and has specialized knowledge obtained as a bank auditor. In connection with his commercial litigation practice, James has litigated breach of contract matters, commercial fraud, breach of warranty, breach of duty of loyalty, and theft of trade secrets.

Personal Injury Law

950 S Cherry St, STE 600, Denver, CO 80246

Mr. Puga is a devoted and dedicated trial lawyer, nationally recognized in the areas of personal injury and medical malpractice with a keen understanding of medical procedures and standards of practice. Jim’s dogged determination on behalf of his clients and relentless pursuit of justice for those injured by the negligence of others has resulted in multiple multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Jim won the largest medical malpractice jury verdict in the history of the state of Colorado, $17.9 million, on behalf of a child with brain damage. Jim has successfully tried, settled, or is currently handling cases throughout the United States, including the states of Colorado, Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon, Ohio, Washington, and Wyoming and is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. Jim was a University Scholar at the University of Denver, graduating cum laude and with honors in political science and history. Jim then attended the University of Denver College of Law on a College of Law scholarship, graduating in 1989. Jim is well-versed in all manners of personal injury law and medical malpractice, but has a specific emphasis on birth injury cases, representing babies and children who suffer serious injuries resulting in cerebral palsy. Jim is a past co-chair of the American Association of Justice’s Birth Trauma Litigation Group, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the AAJ Birth Trauma Litigation Group.

Civil Litigation

6125 Sky Pond Drive, STE 250, Loveland, CO 80538

She focuses on commercial litigation, probate and trust litigation, and appeals. Jennifer received her undergraduate degree from the Metropolitan State University of Denver, and her law degree from the University of Colorado, where she was a published member of the Colorado Journal of International Law & Policy. She is admitted to practice in Colorado, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Jennifer is a long-standing member of the board of the Weld County Bar Association, and currently serves as one of its representatives to the Board of Governors of the Colorado Bar Association. She is also a member of the Colorado Bar Association, serving as a District Vice President in 2008-2009 and on the Ethics Committee, the Colorado Womens’ Bar Association, and the Larimer County Bar Association. She previously served as the Weld County Bar Association President from 2010-2011. Jennifer was a member of the City of Greeley’s Civil Service Commission from 2005-2011, and served as the Municipal Court Judge for the Town of Kersey from 2004-2011.

Environmental Law

23 S Kalamath Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80223

Mr. John Paul (“Jep”) Seman Jr. attended the University of Colorado School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 1988. He was admitted to the Colorado State Bar in 1988. In addition to his membership to the Colorado State Bar, Mr. Seman also belongs to the Denver Bar Association. With more than 25 years of legal experience, Mr. Seman has handled legal matters within a wide range of fields for non-profit, association and corporate clients in federal, state and local capacities. Mr. Seman focuses on strategy development and direct policy advocacy, in addition to administrative law and litigation for various clients including the oil and gas and automobile manufacturing industries.

Family and Divorce Law

1777 S Harrison St #1050, Denver, CO 80210, USA

Joe’s practice has focused on high-conflict and complex divorce, parental responsibilities (custody), child relocation, and child support matters. His attention to family goes beyond the law and follows him to soccer fields and basketball courts where he coaches his daughter's teams. He teaches discipline, the benefit of hard work, and teamwork which are required to succeed whether it's a game or family law case. By setting both short and long term goals, he helps his players and clients alike fulfill their wants and needs to meet their goals and put them in the best long term position. Joe stands out at assisting clients through the family law process by helping them make reasonable decisions to protect their finances, and most importantly, maintain and foster positive relationships with their children.

Real Estate Law

174 Locust Street, Denver, CO 80220

Corporate and Transactional Law

6312 S Fiddlers Green Cir, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, USA

Attorney Justin Vaughn is a problem-solver; a strategic ability that has served him well since he began his legal career as a licensed attorney in state and federal courts in 1994. A successful litigator and transaction attorney, he prides himself on his commitment to his clients and the legal profession as a whole. He views his role as both a legal advisor and educator, providing comprehensive advice and information to his clients to help them in the decision-making process. Justin represents clients with the highest level of integrity, delivering results that exceed his clients’ expectations. Licensed to practice in both Colorado and Arizona, Justin has appeared in numerous state, federal and tribal courts. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Justice Studies from Arizona State University in 1991, and graduated from Arizona State University College of Law in 1994 at the top of his class in contract law.

Real Estate Law

625 E Hyman Ave suite 201, Aspen, CO 81611, USA

Kelcey joined Garfield & Hecht in 2020 and became the firm’s Managing Shareholder on June 1, 2023. Kelcey’s practice focuses on real estate acquisitions and sales, small business transactions, and estate planning for business owners. Her clients include private land-owners, small businesses, and start-up companies. Her transactional work is informed by a strong background in litigation and business. Kelcey maintains the AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability. She was named as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in the area of real estate in 2019, 2020, and 2021 (a recognition given to only 2.5% of attorneys in Colorado). Kelcey was a founding partner at Wood Nichols, LLC in Carbondale, Colorado. She previously litigated property disputes with the Simons Firm, LLP in New Mexico. Prior to becoming an attorney, Kelcey worked for media-related start-up companies in New York and Colorado. She is a native of Colorado and grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley.

Personal Injury Law

4725 S Monaco, Suite 120, Denver, CO 80237

Mr. Fiedler is the founder of Kenneth Fiedler Injury Law. He attended DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1997. Prior to law school, Mr. Fiedler attended University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois as well as Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. He is admitted to practice law within the following jurisdictions: Supreme Court of Colorado, Supreme Court of Illinois, U.S. District Court District of Colorado, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Illinois, Colorado, Illinois, U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois. His areas of practice include Catastrophic Medical Malpractice, Catastrophic Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Transportation Law – Auto, Trucking and other Commercial Vehicles, Premises Liability and Insurance Bad Faith. In addition to being recognized by Lawyers of Distinction for excellence in the practice of law, Mr. Fiedler is a member of various professional associations including Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, American Association of Justice, Colorado Bar Association and Arapahoe County Bar Association. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Families Forward Resource Center. Mr. Fiedler has volunteered to help mentor and judge law students at moot court competitions. Mr. Fiedler also volunteers for the Arapahoe Youth League as a Coach and Mentor for Youth Basketball.

Estate Planning Law

1730 Chapel Hills Dr suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, USA

Kevin was born in San Antonio, Texas, at Wilfred Hall on Lackland AFB. Kevin’s father was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force. Kevin has two brothers, one older, Norman, and one younger, Paul. Kevin’s family moved around while he was younger to California, Texas and Izmir, Turkey. Then, in 1987, Kevin’s family moved to Colorado Springs where Kevin and his brothers grew up on the United States Air Force Academy. Kevin attended school in District 20 going to Pine Valley Elementary, Eagleview Middle School and then Air Academy High School. At Air Academy, Kevin was involved in marching band, concert band, baseball and Chamber Choir. Kevin was part of the 1994 Kadet Marching Band that was the first Kadet marching band to win the 4A State title. Go Kadets! Kevin met his wife, Kisa, in high school. Though, not high school sweethearts, they started dating right after high school. They both attended the University of Wyoming where Kevin got a bachelor’s degree in History, focusing on WWII Europe, with a minor in American Indian Studies. Kisa graduated with a BSN in nursing. In Wyoming, Kevin was a fencer on the UW club team fencing all three swords, including epee, foil and saber. One of Kevin’s claims to fame and favorite stories is of the time he disarmed one of the play actors/swordsmen at the Renaissance Festival in Larkspur after being challenged to a sword fight. Kevin went to law school at Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas. Kevin and Kisa married in 2002 after Kevin’s first year in law school. Kevin fashioned his law school career and experience to become a JAG in the United States Air Force. After law school, Kevin applied and received a direct appointment to the USAF JAG, but he could not get a commission due to a “history of kidney stones”. Yes, you can say his JAG career was literally stopped by a pebble. In 2005, after law school and after the JAG career did not pan out, Kevin and Kisa moved back to Colorado Springs where Kevin began his law career working for, now Colorado State Senator, Robert S. Gardner. Kisa began her career working as an oncology nurse at Memorial Hospital. Their son, Westin, was born in September 2006, and their daughter, Grace, followed closely behind in September 2007. Over his now fifteen-year career, Kevin has practiced in several areas of law, including civil litigation, government contracts, real estate transactions, real estate litigation, bankruptcy, collections, estate planning, probate and trust/estate administration. Kevin credits his wife, Kisa, for helping him move into estate planning because she was the one who taught him how to talk openly with other people about difficult topics like death and the process of dying.