Flagler Lawyers

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

Mr. McKinney, a Colorado native, graduated cum laude from Western State College in 1993 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska in 1996. Mr. McKinney has been assisting the legal needs of clients in Colorado Springs since 1998 and is well-aware of our local community needs and compassionately works towards resolution in difficult times. Mr. McKinney has been married to Jill McKinney since 1989. Together they have two children, Natalie and Jacob, who attend school in Woodland Park, CO and are very involved scholastically and sing with the Colorado Springs Children's Chorale. Mr. McKinney devotes his personal...

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

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

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

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

David has been practicing immigration law exclusively, including business, family, asylum and deportation defence, since 1999. He has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyer's Association since 1999, served on the AILA Colorado Chapter's Executive Committee from 2004 to 2009, and was the Chapter Chair for AILA Colorado from 2007-2008. He is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, serves on the Executive Council for the Immigration Law Section (2009-11), and currently serves as the Section Chair (2009-10). David was named an "Up-and-Coming" lawyer by Law Week Colorado in 2007. He served as the vice chair for...

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...

I am an intellectual property and business attorney in Denver. While much of my experience involves civil litigation and business transactions, my primary interests are in patent prosecution, copyright and trademark protection, and intellectual property litigation. Additionally, I assist my clients with contract negotiations, liability assessment, and business strategy planning.

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...

Mari Newman is a civil rights and employment law attorney who has spent over twenty years advocating on behalf of the underdog and disenfranchised against corrupt government and corporations. She is a founding member of Newman | McNulty, LLC, a law firm rooted in client-centered advocacy, movement lawyering, pro bono work, and representing marginalized communities. For over two decades, Mari Newman has been a fierce advocate in many of Colorado’s most challenging civil rights and employment cases, across a broad spectrum of issues including police brutality, workplace discrimination, and LGBTQ+ rights, to name just a few. She has achieved...

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

Charles is a former Deputy D.A., Assistant U.S. Attorney, and was the head of Denver City Attorney Office Litigation section. While in the U.S. Attorney's office, Mr. Torres tried numerous white collar criminal cases, many of which received media attention, such as the "Cattle King" case in which he successfully prosecuted a meat packing plant sending spoiled meat to schools throughout the country. After entering private practice, more of Mr. Torres' cases received media attention.

I have been focused primarily on family law, including divorce, establishment of parenting time, and modification and enforcement of orders, for over two years. I know that each case is unique, and I work with clients and provide personal attention tailored to your case and your needs. I work hard to meet your goals and help find your new start.

I advocate for clients on appeal by writing persuasive appellate briefs, motions, and petitions for postconviction relief. I also help clients with clemency applications, parole applications, and deregistration petitions. I have experience in Colorado trial and appellate courts and am able to work with opposing counseling, law enforcement, and probation personnel to ensure success for my clients.

I am Jessica Meza, the founder and managing partner of Meza & Associates, LLC. With over 17 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to vigorously and effectively advocating for my clients in criminal, family, and immigration matters. My journey in law began as a Colorado State Public Defender, where I defended clients in a variety of cases through to trial. Throughout my career, I have successfully defended both adults and juveniles charged with offenses including sexual assault, homicide, drug offenses, DUI/DWAI, domestic violence, theft, and parole/probation violations. In addition to my work in criminal defense, I have expanded my...

Benjamin E. Wick graduated magna cum laude from the Washington College of Law, American University in 2005. During his last semester of law school Mr. Wick began working with Gary M. Gilbert, a retired Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) Administrative Judge, in Washington, D.C. As an associate attorney, Mr. Wick provided legal representation to public and private employers and employees with a focus on representing federal sector employees and employers before the EEOC and Merit Systems Protection Board (“MSPB”). In 2007, Mr. Wick returned to his home state of Colorado where he continued to work for The Law Offices of...

A trial lawyer representing clients in criminal defense and related civil litigation in state and federal court in Colorado. Previously practiced in the State of Oregon from 1981 until 1998. Member of the Federal Criminal Defense Panel for the United States District Court of Colorado.