Montrose County Lawyers

Shawn Hillewaert joined Fisher and Associates after starting his legal career as an intern for a Denver-based corporation where he supported the in-house legal team and project engineers in developing a 1,000 turbine wind energy project and a 750-mile transmission line.

Mr. Hillewaert, a fifth generation Coloradan, received his J.D. from the University of Wyoming College of Law and holds degrees in Economics and Spanish from the University of Utah.

Prior to entering law school, Mr. Hillewaert enjoyed successful careers in call center management and as an underground miner. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it’s on his motorcycle...

Kevin Ellmann a Colorado Domestic Violence & Criminal Attorney, began his legal career in 1997 when he served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable William F. Dressel in the 8th Judicial District. (Judge Dressel is now the President of the National Judicial College). In 1998, Kevin became a Deputy District Attorney in the 18th Judicial District, District Attorney’s Office, in Arapahoe County, Colorado. After gaining legal experience prosecuting criminal cases in the County, Juvenile and District Courts, Kevin went to the Douglas County office in 2002 and continued to handle cases in the District Courts, becoming a Senior...

As a dedicated partner at Novo Legal Group, Bryce serves clients across the United States, representing them before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the Department of State (DOS). With a strong commitment to immigrants' and workers' rights, Bryce actively collaborates with labor unions to assist their members with immigration issues. In addition to his legal practice, Bryce frequently shares his expertise by providing legal analysis and explaining immigration law and policy on local news and radio programs. Memberships and Affiliations: Colorado Bar Association, Member Denver Bar Association, Member American Immigration...

David Wool specializes in innovative and creative strategies to win high stakes cases at both the trial and appellate levels. The breadth of Mr. Wool’s practice spans from toxic torts to pharmaceutical and medical device cases. Recently, Mr. Wool helped secure a $26 million verdict as trial counsel in Hardeman v. Monsanto Company, the first federal trial involving claims that Roundup caused non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Mr. Wool served as lead counsel for the appeal of Hardeman before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, where he achieved a complete win on both federal preemption and Daubert challenges. Adept in the courtroom and working...

Being charged with a crime puts your life in the hands of a judicial system that all too often does not care about the truth - the truth of who you are, the truth of what happened, the truth of what a conviction would mean for you and your loved ones. It is an experience that is terrifying and leaves you feeling lost, powerless, and unheard. I've dedicated my life to being a voice for the accused, because the truth is no matter the situation, you also have a story to tell and deserve to be heard. Whether that means fighting...

When you come to Stokes Law, PC, you will receive the help and support you need from a business and real estate attorney in San Diego. A lawyer at this office has dealt with all kinds of issues and is well equipped to take on your case and fight for you. You will receive the help you need for commercial developments and commercial tenancy matters. If you have questions about business and corporate transactions or real estate transactions, you will receive the help and support you’ve been searching for when you come to this firm. An attorney at the firm...

Torrey Livenick, Esq. is a fourth generation Colorado lawyer. Although she was born in California and raised in Nevada, she spent every summer in Colorado and knew she planned to make Denver her home.

After graduating from Bryn Mawr College with a degree in Classical Culture and Society, she returned to Las Vegas to work as a paralegal. Once she spent five years building her skills and confirming her interest, she attended Emory University School of Law.

After graduation, Torrey moved to Colorado, and upon her admission to the Colorado Bar, she founded Livenick Law, LLC focused on helping small business and...

Elizabeth (Liz) Hart is a personal injury lawyer. She spent her first years of law practice defending insurance companies and large corporations in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, and catastrophic loss. Liz shielded insurance companies and corporations from paying out millions of dollars in personal injury claims. In some of her landmark cases, she was responsible for the complete dismissal of an $11,000,000 default judgment entered against her corporate client and obtaining defense verdicts at trial.
Years ago, Liz switched sides, bringing to bear the valuable insight gained as a defense attorney to effectively represent injured people...

Patrick D. Vellone’s primary area of practice is complex commercial litigation with an emphasis on lender and fiduciary liability, intellectual property litigation, securities, contract and bankruptcy adversary representation. For over 30 years, Patrick has been admitted to practice for particular cases and has litigated in numerous federal and state courts throughout the United States. He is a Martindale-Hubbell AV rated attorney and has been named a Colorado Super Lawyer annually since 2007. Patrick pursues every case with proactive, innovative and aggressive approaches designed to lead to a positive value result.

Bradley E. Smith is a skilled and dedicated attorney that specializes in criminal defense and personal injury. During his career he has served as a Deputy District Attorney in Mesa County, Colorado and as an Denver Assistant City Attorney. He is a founding partner of Smith & Weidinger PLLC and one of the most effective trial lawyers in the state. Bradley is available for a free consultation and is ready to help you during one of the most difficult times in your life. Licensed in the state and federal courts of Colorado. Graduate of the University of...

Born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Josh moved to Colorado to attend law school at the University of Colorado Boulder after graduating with an undergrad degree from the University of Florida. Attracted by the culture of the west, and the call of the mountains, Josh quickly found a home in the CU Law community, and on the slopes of the Rockies. Like many entrepreneurs, Josh believes that “success” is more a product of freedom in your life than the cash in your bank account. It is that driving philosophy, among other things, that compelled Josh to start Troxel...

Graf & Associates, P.C. located in the Denver Tech Center provides high-quality legal services for individuals and businesses throughout the Denver metro area. The firm handles legal matters in three main practice areas: complex criminal defense, divorce / domestic relations and civil litigation . Visit our website at www.graflaw.com. The firm has more than 30 years experience in criminal law practice, serving as prosecutors, defense counsel and judges. The attorneys in the practice include Gregory Graf, J. Scott Bertram, Benjamin A. Bertram, Barry R. Bertram and Justin Graf. Criminal defense matters handled by Graf & Associates, P.C. include: Drug possession...

NANTIYA RUAN is Counsel at Outten & Golden LLP, where she primarily represents employees in class discrimination and wage and hour cases. Ruan works from her Denver office, where she is also the Hartje and Reese Chair of Lawyering Process at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

Prior to joining O&G in 2000, Ruan was a judicial clerk for Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. She has also clerked in the state appellate courts. From 2003 to 2004, Ruan was an associate at Goldstein, Demchak, Baller,...

Straight talk is what you’ll get from us. We listen, two heads (yours and ours) are better than one. Your case affects your life – we don’t make a claim or file a lawsuit without fully communicating with you about your reasonable needs and objectives. We are not a “volume” law firm, and have never advertised. All of our work has been done on a referral basis since 1992! We do our best to help with all of the “other” stuff that comes with a significant injury to a family member – sorting out the domino effects...

A courtroom lawyer who believes that good things come from standing strong and fighting your case.

Dr. Roz Maiorino is a dual trained medical doctor/attorney with over 9 years of experience in providing corporations with general counsel legal services relating to corporate life cycle, including advising on corporate formation, employment agreements, employment termination, sales or service contracts, licensing agreements, partnership agreements, and corporate dissolution. As a former patent examiner with the Unites States Patent and Trademark Office, Dr. Maiorino has over 5 years of experience in prosecuting and examining patent applications in the fields of medical devices and surgical equipment.

EDUCATION

J.D., Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, 2007

M.D., The George Washington University, School 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...

Max is focused on transactions, counseling and brand management for creators across the digital media landscape. His clients include influencers/content creators, podcast producers/hosts, musicians and songwriters, TV/film writers and producers, advertising, marketing and start-up businesses. His specialties include negotiation and document drafting social media, brand partnership and collaboration agreements, production services agreements, option agreements and recording contracts, distribution agreements, talent management agreements, as well as intellectual property registration and enforcement, entity formation, licensing and publishing agreements.

Max graduated from Southwestern Law School in 2013 and is licensed to practice in both the State of California and State of New...

I am a healthcare practice attorney representing physicians, dentists and other healthcare providers on a variety of issues in their practices including Employment Contract Review and Drafting, Licensure and Disciplinary Matters, Practice Start-Up / Formation, Compliance with Laws and Regulatons, Employment law relating to office and staff matters and Collections of Debts and Accounts receivable for healthcare practices and non-healthcare businesses and individuals.

Jacob E. Martinez is a Denver native who earned his undergraduate degree from the Colorado College and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado. Having dedicated many years to his legal career, Mr. Martinez is a strong, knowledgeable, and committed advocate for his clients. Indeed, he is the smart choice at a time that matters most. Prior to starting The Law Office of Jacob E. Martinez, Mr. Martinez spent six years with another of Denver’s respected criminal defense law firms. While at that firm, Mr. Martinez learned the skills necessary to be a top flight Denver...

I do not believe in frivolous lawsuits. I believe in providing client’s access to justice in an aggressive, but responsible manner. I demand responsibility in others because I demand the same for myself. I’m a thorough and determined attorney who focuses on what’s important: you. Together, we handle your legal dispute, simply but powerfully, in a way that educates you, informs you, and puts you in charge the results.

My statewide Colorado practice currently focuses on deals and disputes. I help businesses and individuals manage risk, bring greater clarity to their business decisions, and achieve successful outcomes in high-stakes litigation.

At Colorado Trusts & Taxes, I understand that life’s transitions can be daunting, especially when it comes to navigating complex legal matters surrounding death and taxes. I have a passion for simplifying tough legal concepts, and I am dedicated to providing accessible guidance and support to individuals and families across Colorado. Outside of work, I’m an outdoor enthusiast who cherishes time spent with my wife Rachel, two young boys, and friends. Whether I’m exploring the wilderness, experimenting in the kitchen, or delving into the pages of science fiction and fantasy novels, I bring a diverse perspective and genuine empathy to...

Chad is a midwest transplant who fell in love with Colorado's blue skies and great outdoors. Prior to law, he served as a pararescue candidate and crew-chief in the United States Air Force in Japan, Korea, the Phillipines, Texas, and Virginia and also worked in financial planning and banking. He studied law at DePaul University College of Law in Chicago before returning to Denver where he practices estate planning, business law, and probate administration and litigation. His main goal is to help families understand their options during difficult times and help clients avoid litigation and conflict through advanced estate planning.

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...

Kurt Leyendecker specializes in intellectual property law, including the procurement of United States patents and trademarks for individual inventors and small entrepreneurial companies. He graduated with an engineering degree from the University of Illinois and a law degree from the University of Denver. Kurt has practiced law at two national law firms with prestigious patent law groups. Prior to founding Leyendecker & Lemire, LLC, he also had a successful solo practice. Before Kurt decided to become a patent lawyer, he was an engineer with two Fortune 100 companies. He was involved in the fabrication of several NASA spacecraft and pursued several research...

Denver personal injury attorney Geoffrey S. Gulinson: Compassionate and dedicated legal representation. Advocate for justice. Chicago native with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability. University of Denver College of Law graduate. Building connections and making a difference in Denver. Fighting for justice against insurance companies in personal injury cases. Geoffrey, equipped with insider knowledge, knows how to tackle their tactics and strategies to ensure fair compensation. Geoffrey has a knack for turning lemons into lemonade. He gets compensation where other firms give up because it doesn't work with their high volume number churning system. He is the kind of attorney who...

CHRISTINA L. DIXON is the Managing Member and Lead Attorney at The Dixon Law Firm, LLC in Denver, Colorado. Ms. Dixon is licensed with the Colorado State Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado and the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Christina Dixon has successfully defended insurers and their insureds in a wide of range of cases. She regularly handles first-and third-party bad faith cases, coverage litigation, employer liability, and catastrophic losses. Christina continues to act as litigation and monitoring counsel for insurers involving multiple lines. Ms. Dixon is actively participates in...

Todd is the managing partner of the Denver office of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP and is the national chair of the firm's Antitrust and Competition and Government Investigations practice groups.

I am a corporate finance transactions lawyer trained in tax and securities regulation. I am typically involved in equity and debt financings of small and middle market companies, but have occasionally been asked to represent one or more parties in $500 million + sized deals. Our firm is a 76 year old 50 lawyer full service group based in Denver with many experienced lawyers bearing recognitions on lists such as Best Lawyers in America, SuperLawyers, Top 100 [insert speciality] Lawyers in America, and the like.

My practice focuses on representing financial institutions, private lenders, businesses and individuals in complex commercial real estate and financing transactions. Mike also assists his clients with the establishment and enforcement of creditors’ rights. I was named a Super Lawyer by Colorado Super Lawyers Magazine each year between 2020 and 2024. I have also been also been recognized by my peers as one of the Best Lawyers in America in Banking and Finance Law. Additionally, I have been rated as an AV Preeminent lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Ratings, indicating that I have been recognized for the highest levels of skill...

Rob specializes in estate planning, estate administration and trusts. In his practice, Rob works with clients to create estate plans, which often include wills, trusts, living trusts, living wills, and powers of attorneys. He has also helped many clients obtain guardianships for loved ones that need someone to help care for them and conservatorships to help manage their loved one's finances. He helps clients in administering estates (probate) and trusts.

Hansen Law Firm, LLC is a Colorado law firm specializing in the pursuit and defense of claims related to breach of contract. For individuals and small to large businesses in need of contract preparation, contract interpretation or contract enforcement, Hansen Law Firm, LLC provides affordable and effective legal counsel. For more than 25 years, Nick Hansen, the firm's principal, has successfully pursued and resolved claims related to contracts for some of the largest corporations in the United States. He has won trials in eight different states and has served as lead counsel in more than 200 cases. ...

Since 1987, the Andersohn Law Office, P.C. has represented businesses and successful individuals in a wide range of business matters, real estate transactions, contracts, employment agreements, sales and purchases of businesses, estate planning, probate administration, oil and gas leases and agricultural law. The firm has represented national and international construction supply companies for over thirty years, specializing in mechanic’s liens, bond claims, and related litigation. Mr. Andersohn has successfully represented clients in district courts, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the Colorado Supreme Court.

Nathan L. Andersohn, Esq. was raised in the Midwest with family farming roots back to the 1850s....