Black Forest Lawyers

I have been a practicing attorney for 26 years, which gives me the expertise and knowledge needed to help you successfully resolve your legal issues. My practice includes bankruptcy, personal injury, driving under the influence (DUI), criminal defense, juvenile delinquency, family law with a focus on dependency and neglect issues, and estate planning. I have 10 years of experience working in the Colorado District Attorney’s offices, as the elected district attorney for the Thirteenth Judicial District, which encompasses the seven counties of North Eastern Colorado. This experience gives me unique insight into the criminal justice process, which gives me the experience...

John B. Rediker has a varied litigation practice which involves real estate litigation, construction litigation, landlord tenant law, environmental law, securities litigation and general commercial and business litigation. Mr. Rediker has litigated a number of complex multi-party cases before state and federal courts throughout the state of Colorado and the United States. A former attorney at preeminent class action law firm in New York City, Mr. Rediker has broad experience in all phases of litigation for a variety of class action securities and consumer fraud cases. Mr. Rediker was a member of the trial team for In re Walt...

Cathleen H. Heintz is Special Counsel with the Denver litigation firm of Hall & Evans, LLC. Before joining the firm in 2004, Ms. Heintz worked for nearly ten years within the insurance industry for several major insurance companies in the disciplines of contracts, compliance, and underwriting. Ms. Heintz now specializes in insurance coverage and insurance defense. She has litigated a wide variety of cases, including: personal injury, premises liability, construction defect, ERISA, oil and gas, professional liability, employee benefits, products liability, and commercial auto. Ms. Heintz is a frequent lecturer and author on insurance-related topics.

I partner with my clients to help them manage risk via legally-compliant compensation and employee benefits programs for their employees. My law practice covers all aspects of employee benefits plans, programs and arrangements. I educate and advise clients on the design, documentation, implementation, administration, communication and compliance of executive compensation, equity compensation, qualified and nonqualified plans, defered compensation, health and welfare, and fringe benefit programs; as well as compensation and benefits issues in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and financial transactions. My law practice focuses on: Tax-qualified plans: defined benefit, cash balance, defined contribution, 401(k), profit sharing, money purchase, ESOP; Health...

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...

Rich Masana is the Managing Partner of Masana Bankruptcy Law. Rich, a native New Yorker who had moved to Colorado for law school, is a graduate of the University of Colorado Law School (Class of 2011). Prior to attending law school, Rich had completed his undergraduate studies and masters studies, at St. John’s University, in Queens, NY, where he served as both Vice-President and President of St. John’s University’s Student Government. After Law School, Rich went to work as a legal administrator for a bankruptcy firm, where he developed a strong working knowledge of bankruptcy law, as...

Facing a criminal charge can be an incredibly daunting experience, and taking immediate action is essential. My name is Mark Kraynak, and for over 25 years, I have committed myself to serving my community. At my practice, KraynakLaw, I strive to be the aggressive attorney that you need. My aim is to provide each client with the personalized attention they require and deserve, ensuring that their rights are protected and their voices are heard, whether it's in front of law enforcement, the prosecutor, or in the courtroom. At KraynakLaw, I dedicate time to thoroughly understand each client's legal situation by getting...

My environmental law experience includes a decade as an attorney for the Environmental Protection Agency, rising to Regional Counsel Section Chief; a decade as an Equity Partner for a 200 attorney litigation firm, rising to Chair of their Environmental Practice Group; and a decade running my own Environmental Law Boutique Firm in Chicago before opening my Firm's second office in Denver Colorado in 2011.

I earned a Juris Doctorate, a Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering, and a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the University of Illinois in Urbana Champaign.

...

Besides being a FINRA public arbitrator, I mediate family issues in Denver while still shadow lawyering clients in New York. I encourage the preemptive approach to law to head off legal difficulties and I take pride in exemplary, personalized client service.

Andrew Kroll received his undergraduate degree from Colorado State University, a law degree from the Washington College of Law at American University, an MBA from the University of Colorado, and a Master of Laws in Taxation degree from the University of Denver. Andrew is licensed to practice law in Colorado and Florida and has been practicing law since 1998. His primary areas of practice are wills, trusts, estate planning, asset protection, business planning, and estate administration. Andrew has written and spoken on a wide range of topics. He is a member of the Trusts and Estates and Tax...

Raymond K. Bryant is a trial lawyer and litigator specializing in plaintiffs’ civil rights and police misconduct actions. Before coming to Denver, Raymond was a political campaign consultant, political activist, and teacher in various cities across the country. Raymond’s graduate work in the philosophy of education, legitimacy of government action, and civil and constitutional rights has helped hone his desire for justice; while recognizing that others may need further convincing through lawsuits. Thus, Raymond’s legal practice reflects his belief that the law should be used as a sword, not just a shield, for everyday people to fight the violation of...