Palisade Lawyers

No one really wants to have to hire a lawyer. Often we are called upon to serve at life's worst moments - where the client is generally encountering some kind of threat to self, family, home or livelihood. Other times a client might simply have anxiety about a new business venture or investment, or entering into an important contract, and wants to make sure it is done right. At such stressful times, my approach to my practice is, purely and simply, to be a hands-on helper and problem solver for my clients - many of whom have come back to...

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.

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 went to law school to work as a public defender. As I saw it, poor folks needed great representation, and I dedicated most of my life to the Colorado Public Defender's Office. During my work, I litigated complicated cases where I achieved great results. After almost 18 years, I decided to leave and apply my honed skills as a litigator to private practice. Since going private in 2013, I continued defending many people accused of DUI to homicide. However, litigation skills apply to any hearing, conference, or trial. Thus, I expanded my practice and litigated in a whole host...

Dear Visitor, I strive to include passion, dedication & excellence in all aspects of my life, both professionally & personally. This dedication includes sharing the blessings of my good fortune through various charitable works & endeavors. While I am experienced in many aspects of business law, my law practice focuses on the following: 1. Securities & finance law (including regulatory compliance and mergers & acquisitions) 2. Business & corporate law 3. Real estate law (including transactions and development) Please feel free to get in touch if you are in need of legal services or wish to discuss other ways in which we can work together, whether...

Ms. Martinez is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana. Ms. Martinez focuses her practice primarily on Family Law, Collaborative Family Law, Real Estate Law, and Probate and Estate Administration. PRIOR EXPERIENCE For many years, prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Martinez worked in the finance industry as a Vice President of commercial loans. After graduating from law school, she practiced in Montana for a large firm where she gained experience in complex commercial transactions and litigation. She then acted as general counsel for a financial holding company and its subsidiary bank and wealth management company where she had exposure to...

Specialties: Purchase and sale of businesses. Contract preparation and review/revision. Establishing franchising systems and advising franchisors. Advising business owners and managers on employment law, employee policies, employee terminations, employment agreements, and independent contractor agreements. Advising individuals on employment agreements, employment terminations, and independent contractor agreements. Trademark registration and intellectual property licensing. I also assist clients with commercial real estate transactions.

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...

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...

Concentrating in promotions and marketing for Fortune 100 and 500 Companies, and large and small Promotion, Event and Advertising agencies. Roz specializes in on-line, retail and social media sweepstakes, contests, trade incentives, offers and other consumer directed activities providing counsel from concept to in-market execution.

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.

Steven Anderson has been awarded Martindale-Hubbell’s highest, preeminent, rating in legal ability and ethical standards, named in Lawyers Of Distinction, listed in Marquis Who’s Who, annually named by 5280 Magazine as a Top Lawyer in Denver and named among the Best Lawyers In America.

Mr. Anderson has represented and consulted thousands of individuals, corporations and estates with civil and criminal tax controversies before the Internal Revenue Service, state and local taxing authorities, the United States Tax Court, the United States District Courts, the United States Courts of Appeals and even a leading case in the United States Supreme Court. He served...

Phil J. Shuey is a Past Chair of the Colorado Bar Association Solo/Small Firm Section, has been a member of the CBA Long Range Planning Committee, and a Co-Editor of the Law Practice Management/Technology columns for the Colorado Lawyer. He is a Past Chair of the Law Practice Management Section of the American Bar Association as well as an Inaugural Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management. He was a five-time Chair of the ABA’s TECHSHOW™ and has been a speaker at fifteen ABA TECHSHOW conferences. He has served on two ABA Presidents’ Advisory Committees. He has served...