Palmer Lake Lawyers

I have been practicing law for over twenty years. I have a unique background in that I have substantial experience in both Criminal Law, Personal Injury & Divorce / Family Law. With regard to my Criminal Practice, I have handled several hundred cases including felony drug cases, white collar crime, DUI/DWI/DWAI/DUID cases, Domestic Violence and any number of any traffic cases. I spent several years working within the Denver Drug Court, which handles only felony drug crimes. With regard to my Civil Personal Injury Practice, at one time, I...

Attorney Christopher Van Hall spent over a decade representing governments in employment and civil rights matters, litigating cases in state and federal court. Now he brings his experience and insight to represent individuals who are experiencing mistreatment at the hands of their employer or the government.

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For over twenty-nine years Paul M. Gaide’s practice has emphasized superior representation of clients in state and federal courts, and in transactions.

Mr. Gaide’s unique combination of education and vocational experiences in family law, business litigation, commercial transactions, finance, insurance, tax and accounting result in his clients receiving valuable insights and exceptional service.

Mr. Gaide’s general approach, both with his clients and opposing parties / counsel, is to be direct, after gaining a full understanding of the facts, as applied to the applicable law. Mr. Gaide...

Mr. Blake started his career as a prosecutor in the Mesa County District Attorneys office. After more than 25 criminal jury trials in 6 and 1/2 years working in the D.A.'s office, Mr. Blake started his civil career as a trial attorney. He has more than 25 years experience with workers compensation claims, and during this time has handled more than 2000 workers compensation claims, and at least 800 of them have proceeded to hearing before an administrative law judge. During the last 25 years, in addition to his primary area of practice in workers compensation claims,...

Margaret Felts serves as the lead technical consultant and expert witness for law firms, regulatory agencies and private entities on energy, environmental and corporate fraud cases, concentrating her practice on behind-the-scene discovery, research and strategy design to support the development of winning cases for regional and national clients. In addition to a successful career in consulting that has spanned over 30 years, Ms Felts also held several industry positions. During the 1990's Felts was recruited to serve as Deputy Director of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), where she reorganized and managed the State Superfund program,...

Roger brings diverse experience to his law practice. He was accepted to the Louisiana Bar in 1995, and began his practice with the firm of McGlinchey Stafford in Louisiana where he worked primarily in litigation. While there, he handled business disputes, civil rights cases, employment cases, insurance matters, and complex construction litigation in the maritime industry. He moved to Colorado in 1998, was admitted to the Colorado Bar that same year, and practiced with the Denver trial firm Netzorg McKeever prior to his move to the Western Slope. While in Denver, among other things...

When legal situations threaten your business, livelihood and future, you need solutions that you can rely on. I understand the risks and consequences legal problems can have, through no fault of your own. That is why I strive to craft custom strategies that aim to produce viable results for individuals and businesses through mediation, bankruptcy representation, or consulting services for many other business problems. During my career, I have assisted many businesses and individuals in the real estate, oil and gas industries and associated industries throughout Texas and Colorado.

Allison Mahoney is the Founder and Managing Attorney at ALM Law, a civil rights and victims' right law firm. She has over a decade’s worth of experience litigating on behalf of survivors of civil rights violations, intimate partner violence (IPV), child abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, and human trafficking. Allison began her legal career at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, where she was a member of the firm’s pro bono committee and represented survivors of sexual abuse and IPV. She was later a prosecutor in New York City and investigated sex crimes, public corruption, and human trafficking rings. For the next...

Mathew Kaufman, also known as Matt, is a partner of the Law Firm of Kaufman & Kaufman, LLC. and has practiced workers' compensation law for 17 years. Helping those in need is a family tradition. Matt has always taken those in need under his wing and been there when times are tough. Matt represents workers' who are being denied the monies they need to live, the medical treatment the need to recover and the disability the have a right to receive. He has chosen this type of law out of a desire to help his fellow man.

William G. Kaufman, also known as Bill, is the founding member of the Law Firm of Kaufman & Kaufman, LLC. and has practiced workers' compensation law for over 50 years. He was an Administrative Law Judge for over ten years, and opened the Grand Junction Office. As a Judge, and as an attorney he is known as fair and ethical in all circumstances. If Bill's first love is the pursuit of Justice, his second is the great outdoors. Bill has been an avid fisherman and hunter since he was a child. Often times, you can run into Bill while...

At Hendley Law, we represent clients across the San Luis Valley. Johanna handles a wide variety of cases, including property, family, business, and estate planning matters. As a skilled litigator and compassionate advocate, Johanna is proud to call the San Luis Valley home and defend its residents.

Lawrence has lived in the Roaring Fork Valley and Aspen since 2002, and currently serves as Of Counsel for Feldman Wertz. He has years of experience advocating for his clients, practicing law at several prominent litigation, property, and family law firms. Prior to joining Feldman/Wertz, Lawrence worked at Balcomb and Green, P.C., in Glenwood Springs, for the firm’s litigation division, where he maintained a primary focus on family law, real estate, and business development. Experience • Feldman / Wertz, P.C., Of Counsel, 2021-Present • Roaring Fork Transportation Authority, 2016 - 2021 • Balcomb & Green, P.C., 2014-2016 • Whatley Kallas, P.C., 2013-2014 • Skoloff and Wolfe, P.C. 2010-2013 • Tax Court...

Carole C. Schriefer is an attorney who has in excess of 25 years of experience in representing and advising health professionals and providers. Her practice encompasses most aspects of health law and nursing law, professional licensing and credentialing matters, professional board representation, administrative hearings, contracts, licensure issues, corporate matters, transactional matters, Medicare and Medicaid audits, products liability litigation and criminal defense litigation. Ms. Schriefer is a registered nurse in the state of Colorado. She earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Kentucky College of Law and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Virginia and Florida. After receiving...

Shannon Soignier is a partner at The Soignier Law Firm, LLC. She is an experienced attorney who has represented workers’ compensation claimants before the Office of Administrative Courts and social security claimants at their social security hearings.

As a former Registered Nurse in varying clinical settings, Ms. Soignier has reviewed and evaluated thousands of pages of medical documents in both her nursing practice and in her legal practice. She understands the challenges associated with complex cases that involve voluminous medical records.

Ms. Soignier graduated from Fort Lewis College with a BA in International Relations in 1999 and received her law degree from...

For the past 28 years, Brad Wright has either been in private practice or serving as general counsel for two multi-million dollar companies, providing him with experience in many areas of the law, finance, business and management. Mr. Wright obtained his education in the form of a bachelor’s degree in Business Finance from Brigham Young University in 1984. He then pursued his law degree from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University graduating cum laude in 1987. Mr. Wright is licensed to practice in the State and Federal Courts of Colorado, California and Idaho as well as...

Serving Colorado's Western Slope since 2000. Experienced civil litigation, real estate, and regulatory attorney with a focus on Industrial Hemp regulatory compliance.

Greg has represented people in workers' compensation matters for over 25 years. He lives in New Castle where he has been elected to the Town Council three times. From his offices in both Glenwood Springs and Rifle he has represented people from across the State of Colorado whose cases require careful attention to medical and benefits issues. Initial consultation is free. Greg combines many years' experience with personal attention to the details of your claim to seek the best result from the courts, claims handlers, and your care providers. See Greg's 5 star reviews at...

William Trent Palmer established WTP | LAW with loyal clients and an uncommon vision: Fiercely pursue each client's objectives. Communicate with absolute transparency to develop lasting relationships. Mr. Palmer arrived in Aspen | Snowmass soon after graduating from Santa Clara University School of Law. The idea was to establish a respected practice while pursuing life in the mountains. However make no mistake, Aspen lawyers handle deals and disputes that are as sophisticated as those in New York, Chicago or Los Angeles. Mr. Palmer's litigation experience stems from his dealings with fallout...

Pete Thomas is the founder of Praxidice, a boutique law firm specializing in complex commercial and civil litigation, trials and appellate advocacy. Pete has received the highest AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating™, has been selected as a Colorado Super Lawyer in six practice areas including litigation and real estate (only the top 5 percent of practicing lawyers are selected nationally), has attained the designation of Master Advocate with the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, serves on the Faculty of Federal Advocates, and is named as one of Colorado’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers with the National Trial Lawyer’s Association. ...

Fred Long graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University in 2014 with bachelor’s degrees in political science and history. He received his juris doctor degree from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2017 and was recognized on the Dean’s List for four of his six semesters. During law school, Fred also worked as a teaching assistant for the College of Law’s legal research and writing courses, clerked for the law firm of Bell, Gould, Linder & Scott P.C., and found time to coach soccer for the Laramie Blizzard.

After passing the bar, Fred joined Bell, Gould, Linder & Scott, P.C....

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...

We help people who have been injured or who have suffered damages due to the negligence or intentional acts of other persons. If you were injured on the job, we can help. If you were injured by a drunk driver, we can help. If you suffered damages because because of negligent construction or if you are a contractor who has not been paid, we can help. With 25 years experience in the construction industry before I became a lawyer I know what it is like to work hard and I understand the importance of having someone...

Todd Juneau is an accomplished patent attorney focused on counseling high tech clients on intellectual property issues, particularly on patent and trademark related matters. His experience spans all aspects of U.S. and international patent law, including patent procurement, licensing, enforcement, transactional support, and technology transfers, as well as all aspects of trademark law including trademark procurement, licensing, enforcement, and cancellation/opposition proceedings. Todd was a partner at a Washington D.C. law firm for 10 years before starting the law firm of Juneau & Mitchell in 2005.

I am a trial attorney. Litigators take depositions. Trial attorneys try lawsuits to verdict. I graduated from law school magna cum laude. I am AV rated. I am a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). I have practiced law for more than 30 years and still look forward to coming to work everyday.