Lakewood Appeals & Appellate Lawyers

I am Mark Smith, and I have been practicing family law across various jurisdictions in Colorado, including the Court of Appeals, for over 31 years. Throughout my career, I have handled every type of family law issue imaginable. My practice encompasses a wide range of family law matters, including custody issues (allocation of parental responsibilities), child support enforcement and collection, adoptions, and disputes over parenting time. I provide both full attorney representation and advisory-only services. My advisory services cover document drafting, including the preparation of financial disclosures, legal direction and assistance, and guidance through mediation and other settlement processes. For family law...

Matthew Bradley graduated magna cum laude from Colorado Christian University where he studied Accounting as well as Business Management. After his graduation from CCU, Mr. Bradley went to Notre Dame Law School. During his time in law school, Mr. Bradley worked for the Notre Dame Clinical Law School where he represented clients in the taxation clinic, served as the Executive Managing Editor of the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy, and interned with Judge David Furman of the Colorado Court of Appeals (Summer 2018) and Judge Damon Leichty of the United States District Court for the Northern...

When you need a criminal lawyer in Denver or the surrounding areas, the offices of M. Colin Bresee are ready to lend a hand. With nearly 19 years of criminal defense experience, Mr. Bresee gives you, your family and your case both personalized analysis and attention to the details when you need it most. Mr. Bresee graduated from law school in Michigan in 1992. While in law school, his academic excellence earned him a place on the Law Review. He also co-won the “Top Gun” award in his final year of law school, an award recognizing the brightest and...

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...

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"

I am a trial and appellate specialist handling criminal and personal injury cases, both trials and appeals. I graduated from the University of Denver and the University of Colorado Law School with honors including Phi Beta Kappa, Order of the Coif, and Law Review. I have successfully argued cases all over the state and in the United States Supreme Court, including such high-profile cases as the United Bank and Kathy Denson murder trial and the Jeffery Truax shooting lawsuit. I am talso he legal analyst for 9 News and KOA, I wrote legal columns for the Rocky Mountain News, and...

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,...

I counsel entities and individuals through government / SRO proceedings and conduct internal investigations. I also have successfully defended shareholder class actions and derivative lawsuits, and counsel clients facing commercial litigation concerns. My matters have involved, among other things, public company financial reporting, disclosure, and controls issues; FCPA concerns; potential insider trading; issues concerning private equity, investment advisors, and broker-dealers; cybersecurity issues; accountant liability questions; fiduciary duty concerns; and civil DOJ matters. I currently serve on the Board of Directors and as Secretary of the Faculty of Federal Advocates; serve on the SEC Historical Society's Board of...

Mr. Johnson is a skilled family law attorney with a dedication to zealous advocacy for his client's needs.

Jay grew up in Colorado and attended Pepperdine University in California where he obtained a degree in International Business in 2005 graduating cum laude. Jay earned his J.D. from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law in 2008, graduating with the Order of St. Ives academic recognition. While in law school he was a member and General Editor of the DU Law Review and was selected by his professor to tutor the first-year contracts class. Jay earned a Scholastic Excellence Award for his performance in class, and the student body voted him Outstanding Academic in 2007 and Most Professional...

Anne’s practice focuses on a broad array of civil litigation including insurance defense, premises liability, construction defect, and the representation of small businesses). Anne also has experience drafting briefs at various appellate court levels. When she’s not in the courtroom, Anne shifts her concentration to assisting individuals and couples with preparing for the future via estate planning. Anne extends this passion to the community by attending various functions throughout the front-range to discuss the importance of estate planning.

Anne opines that, in order to achieve the best outcome for a case, it’s necessary to work closely with your clients and put...

CNL Law Firm, PLLC is a family law firm based in Centennial, Colorado, dedicated exclusively to providing high-quality legal services in all aspects of family law. Led by Christopher Little, a client-focused attorney, the firm specializes in divorce, child custody, parental relocation, martial agreement drafting, adoption, and other family law matters. Chris is known for his passionate advocacy and meticulous approach, taking on challenging cases with thorough investigations and clear, transparent communication throughout the legal process. Chris brings a wealth of knowledge to CNL Law Firm, with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Colorado Mesa University, a J.D. from Drake...

J. Kirk McGill is a Shareholder stationed in the firm's Denver Office but practices throughout the country in essentially all of the firm's practice areas. Kirk leverages his knowledge, skills, training and experience to effectively and efficiently assist his clients with transactional, litigation, and administrative/regulatory matters. Kirk holds the highest Martindale-Hubble peer review rating of AV Preeminent, and the highest client review rating of Platinum (Client Champion). As an appellate lawyer, Kirk's practice broadly encompasses all of the firm’s practice areas, and routinely involves Federal and state appeals, commercial litigation, constitutional law, tax (including planning and controversies/litigation), estates and trusts...

One mistake does not have to mean an automatic judgment against you. I have extensive experience fighting for clients’ Constitutional rights and making sure the government is held to the highest standard possible. I am one of the only lawyers ever to win an unanimous life verdict in a Louisiana capital murder trial, and I bring that skill and passion for excellence to every case.

Ben King is a Colorado native and third-generation trial attorney. Mr. King attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, Leeds School of Business where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Marketing. Subsequently, he received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Miami’s School of Law in Florida and is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts of Colorado, and the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS). Mr. King began his legal career with a prestigious Denver family law firm where he specialized in litigating highly-contested divorces and child custody cases. Additionally, he also has...

Thomas Howard has for 28 years been handling intellectual property litigation nationwide, including patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret litigation. Mr. Howard also conducts complex civil litigation, including breach of contract, interference with contract, fraud and similar business dispute related claims. Mr. Howard has won and successfully settled multiple intellectual property cases both at the trial and appellate levels. For instance, in Savant Homes v. Collins, attorney Howard represented Colorado defendants sued for copyright infringement. He successfully had all claims dismissed and obtained an award of attorney’s fees from the US District Court for the District of...

I focus my practice exclusively on appellate representation. I clerked for a total of four years for three different judges on the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court, providing me with a unique perspective on the practice before these tribunals. In law school, I excelled in mock appellate advocacy, winning the regional competition for western states and placing in the national competition. The areas of law in which I have experience are varied and include: family law, litigation, business transactions, non-profit, employment, land use, estate planning, constitutional law, general counsel for small governments, special districts, guardian ad...

I am an attorney at Thorburn Law Group, LLC specializing in cannabis tax and general business matters, as well as commercial real estate, commercial construction, land use and zoning, hemp, and litigation.

Throughout the Denver Metro area since 1998, people facing complicated and tough legal challenges have depended upon and entrusted the Law Offices of Randy B. Corporon PC to provide effective, thoughtful and proven solutions. At the Law Offices of Randy B. Corporon, P.C., our attorneys listen carefully to your wishes and goals and use their comprehensive knowledge to seek lasting solutions.

Communication is key, no matter what stage you're at; negotiation, arbitration, mediation, trial or appeal. Our attorneys are ready to take on the inherent demands and obligations whether in complex litigation, an aggressive criminal defense or an amicable divorce. Our...

Russel Murray III, P.C. Expert in International Family Law and Child Custody issues, including Hague Convention cases and all forms of Colorado Divorce and Family Law Litigation. Divorce, child custody, child abductions, division of assets, grandparent rights, third-party custody rights, alimony and maintenance, child and spousal support, and all family law related issues. The firm has handled cases involving over 30 countries and each of the six inhabited continents. Mr. Murray is a past chair of the statewide Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association (2001-2002) and remains active in the Executive Council of the Section. He twice...

Colorado’s most prolific author on construction disputes and related insurance issues.

Ryan C. Shellady is an associate attorney with Burnham Law and has a practice dedicated to Family law. Before moving to Colorado, Ryan graduated from the University of Iowa in 2016, receiving his B.A., with high distinction and honors, in Ethics and Public Policy. He received his J.D., with distinction, from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2019. During law school, Ryan was involved in the Pro Bono Society, was a Student Writer for the Iowa Law Review, a member of the National Moot Court Team, and a Student Representative for the Iowa Student Bar Association. He received the...

A notorious night-owl, I am the trial lawyer and managing member of Peters Schulte Odil & Wallshein LLC, where we focus on resolving disputes in and out of court. My practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, probate and trust litigation, oil and gas matters, and appeals. I routinely handle trials both to a jury and to the court, and have argued appellate cases in the Colorado Court of Appeals, Colorado Supreme Court and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. I received my undergraduate degree from the Metropolitan State University of Denver, and law degree from the University...