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Andrew L. Bryant
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
University of Kentucky College of Law
Mr. Bryant has lived in Colorado Springs since he was fifteen years old. He has grown up in this community and wanted to return to it after he graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He started practing law in 2006 when he started his career at the El Paso County District Attorney's Office. During that time, he prosecuted cases ranging from traffic tickets, Misdemeanors, and DUI's, to homicides and high-profile sexual assault cases.
Mr. Bryant started his practice in May of 2012. His goal is to aggressively represent clients and their interests in order...
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Sean Timothy Olson
Dillon, CO Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
University of Denver
I am Sean Olson, a trial lawyer and the founding member of Olson Personal Injury Lawyers. My practice is dedicated to representing individuals in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Throughout my career, I have handled cases involving truck crashes, medical malpractice, and various catastrophic incidents. Currently, I lead a team of dedicated and passionate lawyers who assist clients throughout the Rocky Mountain West.
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Mary Daugherty
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(719) 215-0577
104 S. Cascade Ave. Suite 200-C
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Immigration
Saint Louis University School of Law
Throughout her career, Mary has focused on giving her clients a hand up. Most recently Mary has endeavored to advocate for immigrants, domestic violence victims, and families through private practice in Colorado Springs.
Before going into private practice, Mary represented migrant farmworkers in immigration and wage issues as part of the Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. Fort Myers, Florida offce during 2012 and 2013. She then moved to the Lakeland office of Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. to recruit other attorneys to represent low-income families at no cost in divorce and custody matters and represent clients herself in collection,...
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Joseph Ellis Jestus
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and White Collar Crime
Yeshiva University
Se habla español. Denver criminal defense attorney Joseph Jestus began his career as a deputy public defender in Greeley, Colorado. As lead attorney in several felony and misdemeanor trials, Joseph mastered courtroom advocacy. He is also a seasoned negotiator, able to achieve charge reductions or dismissals for most of his clients without a trial.
Joseph earned his J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he earned placement on the Moot Court Honor Society, Criminal Defense Clinic, Bet Tzedek Legal Services Clinic, and Suspension Representation Project. He earned his B.A. from Villanova.
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James Alan Davis
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Wyoming College of Law
As a former deputy public defender in Colorado, Denver criminal defense attorney Alan Davis gained invaluable experience in all types of matters ranging from low-level petty offenses to the most serious class of felonies. Now he brings that depth and breadth of skills to Colorado Legal Defense Group, where he works tirelessly to fight for his clients' rights and freedom.
In the majority of cases, Alan can negotiate very favorable settlements with prosecutors where charges get reduced or dismissed. Alan has even convinced prosecutors to dismiss a second-degree murder case. But if necessary, Alan is always prepared to fight zealously for...
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Mark Thomas Savoy
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Kansas School of Law
Denver criminal defense attorney Mark Savoy had the best available training to fight criminal allegations: As a deputy district attorney with the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office, Mark learned firsthand how "the other side" thinks. Now he uses that insider information to stay one step ahead of prosecutors in his pursuit of reduced and dismissed criminal charges for his clients.
Mark earned his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law. While in Kansas, he gained invaluable experience by working at Legal Aid and the Legislative Research Department. He is licensed to practice law in both Colorado and Kansas.
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Michael Stuzynski
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationSecurities
University of Colorado - Boulder
A personal injury and criminal defense lawyer with years of experience helping clients face the legal system and come out the other side with favorable court decisions. I have successfully won countless personal injury claims for car, motorcycle and truck accidents, wrongful deaths and various other types of injury & accident claims as well as not guilty verdicts on many criminal cases including felony burglary, 1st degree assault, aggravated motor vehicle theft, domestic violence, assault on a police officer, felony menacing and various sex crimes. With an extensive background of experience as a trial lawyer, injury lawyer and criminal justice...
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Bryson D. Perkins
Colorado Springs, CO Attorney with 18 years of experience
(719) 300-5300
102 S. Tejon St., Suite 1050
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Mr. Perkins focuses on criminal defense and family law. He began his law career as a prosecutor in Idaho in 2007. After 2 years, he started his own practice doing criminal defense and family law. Mr. Perkins relocated with his family to Colorado in 2014, and, after getting licensed in Colorado, worked for a Colorado Springs law firm doing family law. In 2016, Mr. Perkins decided to again start his own practice focusing on criminal defense and family law.
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Elizabeth A. McClintock
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(719) 375-0112
620 North Tejon Street
Suite 101
Colorado Springs, CO 80903-1082
Free ConsultationAppeals
University of Wyoming College of Law
Elizabeth McClintock (formerly Chapman) graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 1995. Shortly thereafter, she moved to Colorado and began practicing law with the Pueblo firm of Koncilja & Koncilja, P.C. During that time, Ms. McClintock’s practice focused primarily on plaintiff’s personal injury, worker’s compensation and social security disability litigation. Ms. McClintock took a position at the Office of the Fourth Judicial District Attorney in 1996. During her years as a Deputy District Attorney (D.D.A.), she worked in the County, Juvenile and District Courts, litigating a range of cases from traffic violations to serious...
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Joel M. Pratt
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Appeals
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Joel M. Pratt is originally from Denver, Colorado. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, after which he started his career in family law right here at Dailey Law, P.C. as a legal assistant. He left the office to go to the University of Michigan Law School, where he graduated magna cum laude and Order of the Coif, an honor society for top law school graduates. During law school, he clerked for a large law firm and interned for Hon. Alan Loeb of the Colorado Court of Appeals. After graduation, he clerked for the University...
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Chloe Gleichman
Colorado Springs, CO Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Denver
Denver Criminal Defense Attorney Chloe Gleichman has proven herself to be a charismatic negotiator in and out of the courtroom. With an extensive background in advocacy, Chloe finds a way to articulately defend those who need defending and has a track record to prove it. Her attention to detail and the ability to view all sides of a story has put her in the favor of many Colorado Judges and District Attorneys.
Compassionate with her clients and assertive in the courtroom, Chloe makes it exceedingly clear that she will not shy away from a challenge in order to achieve...
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Gregory Quimby
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Denver
Attorney Greg Quimby is an accomplished family lawyer and – most importantly – a loving father and grandfather. He uses both his personal and professional experiences to inform his approach to the practice of family law, estate planning, and probate.
Greg earned his bachelor’s degree from Boston College with honors and went on to become a police officer in the Prince George's County Police Department in Maryland. From there, he earned an accounting degree and then became a Certified Public Accountant. He moved to Colorado Springs in 1985 where he earned his MBA from the University of Colorado in Colorado...
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Aaron Gaddis
Colorado Springs, CO Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
University of Denver
Aaron P. Gaddis is the seasoned Colorado Springs attorney at Gaddis Law with an extensive background in criminal defense litigation and over a decade of professional experience. He has appeared in Court and fought for his clients and their rights thousands of times, ranging from homicide to sexual assault to driving under the influence, with countless contested hearings and trials behind him. Through successful negotiations, the pre-trial process, and successful motion hearings, he has saved his clients from lengthy prison sentences. He knows that when clients come in with criminal charges, it is likely the lowest point in their lives,...
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James Murphy
Colorado Springs, CO Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
Santa Clara University School of Law
Jay completed in undergraduate studies at U.C. Davis and Santa Clara University in California. There is obtained a B.S. degree in Accounting. Jay then went on to attended law school in California at Santa Clara University. He has been a licensed attorney for over 26 years now, practicing personal injury law since 1990. In 1995, Jay formed McCormick & Murphy, P.C. along with Kirk McCormick. Jay and Kirk have successfully handled hundreds of cases, adding to their reputation as being among the finest attorneys in Colorado.
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Erik A. Johnson
Eagle, CO Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Bankruptcy
University of Denver
Erik Johnson is dedicated to defending your rights. His legal experience includes but is not limited to: serious felonies; misdemeanors such as DUI, harassment, domestic violence, theft, bankruptcy, and many more. Erik is committed to providing the best legal representation for his clients, and maintains the highest rate of client satisfaction due in large part to his exceptional work ethic, diligence and overall concern for his client’s interests and well-being. Erik practices and lives his strongly held commitment to treating everyone with equal respect especially when clients are dealing with difficult legal issues.
Mr. Johnson is a steadfast advocate in court,...
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Janine Treu
Eagle, CO Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation
Pepperdine University School of Law
I have nearly two decades of experience in all areas of family law, including divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, relocation, prenuptial agreements, dependency and neglect and appellate proceedings, and I have served as both attorney and mediator. My approach is to work collaboratively with clients and professionals involved in an effort to preserve the family's assets and the family's ability to function as a unit, all the while zealously protecting my clients' interests in court when negotiation is not successful. I co-authored “Parental Rights and Responsibilities of Grandparents and Third Parties,” published in the Colorado Lawyer in...
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Melissa L. Decker
Minturn, CO Attorney with 27 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation and Bankruptcy
University of Colorado Law School
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Donald J. Kaufman
Glenwood Springs, CO Attorney with 29 years of experience
(970) 947-1776
2520 South Grand Avenue
Suite 110
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Workers' Comp
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
You need help? Call me 24/7! I am an attorney who helps injured workers. I can get you results FAST. Look you have value. You case matters. Don't go to a 1-800 factory - go to your neighbor who has devoted his life to helping the injured. You matter. This matters. This is not a joke - its your life. Get the best now. I care. I represent injured workers in Colorado. I am in Glenwood Springs. I help injured workers on the Western Slope....
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Shawn Hillewaert
Colorado Springs, CO Attorney
(719) 578-3315
102 S. Tejon Street
Suite 1100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Wyoming College of Law
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...
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Robert P. Odle
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(719) 559-4099
121 South Tejon Street
Suite 900
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Texas Tech University School of Law
At Odle Law LLC, protecting our clients’ rights and dignity is our highest priority. We understand that bad things can happen to good people, and we make sure your legal matter impacts your life and your family as little as possible. Odle Law LCC is a full-service law firm in Colorado Springs, offering a variety of legal services led by the experienced and compassionate attorney Robert P. Odle. If you need attentive representation, and lawyers who will fight for your case, contact Odle Law today.
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Richard Travis
Colorado Springs, CO Attorney with 33 years of experience
Appeals
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Richard Travis is committed to providing thorough, effective, compassionate legal representation to all of his clients. Over the 23 years of practicing law, Rich has earned a reputation as a tough, aggressive, ethical litigator. He is licensed in the states of Colorado, Massachusetts, and Maine.
Rich began his law career in a small Boston firm. Then in 1993, he joined the Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Corp (JAG). While a JAG officer, Rich provided legal assistance to soldiers and their dependents. He also represented Evans Army Community Hospital in cases involving medical malpractice. However, for most of his military career, Rich was...
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Kim Welch
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(888) 590-5510
108 E. St. Vrain St.
Ste. 11
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Insurance Claims
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
A Former Insurance Defense Attorney Specializing in Personal Injury & Bankruptcy
Ms. Welch is a former insurance defense attorney, who now thrives on fighting for the rights of victims of the negligence of others regarding personal injury and truck and auto accidents. She also helps her clients get back on their feet, financially, with her bankruptcy services.
She has received the following awards and recognitions for her dedication to the practice of law:
- Personal Injury Attorney of the Year (Colorado), as part of the Legal Elite Awards 2020 by US Business News.
- Selected as a Top 100 trial lawyer for the...
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Stephen Hyde Swift
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(719) 520-0164
733 E. Costilla St., STE A&B
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Saint Louis University School of Law
Located in Colorado Springs, CO, The Law Office of Stephen H. Swift, P.C. specializes exclusively in bankruptcy. We provide one-on-one service and a personalized debt solution for every client. Founder Stephen H. Swift has worked as a bankruptcy attorney for over 30 years. Both he and attorney Matthew Hansen bring much expertise to the table with their comprehensive understanding of and expertise in Colorado bankruptcy laws. The mission of the Law Office of Stephen H. Swift, P.C. is to strengthen individuals and families by resolving difficult debt situations. We strive to do this with excellence while respecting the dignity...
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Stephanie Bergner
Carbondale, CO Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationThe John Marshall Law School
Stephanie Bergner was licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado in October, 2012. Shortly after, she started the Bergner Law Office. The Bergner Law Office specializes in family law and civil litigation. We recognize the collateral aspects of divorce and custody disputes and always attempt amicable resolution before heading to the courthouse. Bergner Law Office is focused on addressing the emotional and financial impact that legal proceedings have on both parents and children. We offer income-based fees for legal services and are driven to provide quality, affordable, and efficient legal services that are accessible to...
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Benjamin Brickweg
Conifer, CO Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
William Mitchell College of Law
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Timothy Canty
Evergreen, CO Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Real Estate and Tax
Lewis & Clark Law School
Licensed in all Colorado and Federal courts
Locations in Evergreen and Lakewood or I will meet you somewhere convenient. Always a free consultation.
(303) 670-2185
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Michael Thomas Allen
Colorado Springs, CO Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
Colorado Springs Family Law attorney Michael Thomas Allen (“Mike”) earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR and his Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, MN.
Throughout Law School, Mike took every opportunity to earn court room experience through interning at both Public Defender and District Attorney Offices in Colorado and Minnesota. These in the court room experiences gave him real world litigation experience prior to graduating UST Law in 2017. Since becoming an attorney in Colorado, Mike has served citizens of El Paso County through prosecuting misdemeanors,...
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Carrie Kelly
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
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Edward Paul Sands
Rifle, CO Attorney with 47 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law
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Erica Vasconcellos
Colorado Springs, CO Attorney with 21 years of experience
Erica Vasconcellos is a hardworking, family-focused attorney practicing at the Law Office of Greg Quimby, P.C., the firm her father founded in 1998. She earned her degree in political science from the University of Colorado and her J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law. She has been licensed to practice law in Colorado since 2003.
Erica is extremely passionate about the field of family law because she is a mother and wife herself. Family is everything to Erica. She enjoys helping other families through some of the most difficult times of their lives, assisting with matters involving adoption, alimony,...
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Randy Scott Metz
Carbondale, CO Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Defense
Temple University Beasley School of Law and Western New England University School of Law
Randy S. Metz is a Partner at Park & Metz, LLP. He focuses his practice on complex civil litigation matters. Over the past nine years, Randy has represented and advised insurance carriers and their policy holders and self-insured corporations in connection with a wide range of civil litigation matters in Pennsylvania’s state and federal courts. These include personal injury, property damage, premises liability, auto negligence, construction defect cases, products liability, breach of contract, indemnification, government immunity and defamation. Randy has argued before the Pennsylvania Superior Court and Pennsylvania’s trial courts throughout the Commonwealth. In 2010, Randy was selected...
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Carrie Frank
Basalt, CO Attorney with 37 years of experience
Products Liability
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Carrie Frank is an experienced and skilled personal injury advocate who earned her law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Her practice focuses on cases involving wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and catastrophic injuries. She is also an authority on defective children’s products and has given many lectures on the topic.
Carrie’s approach to the cases she handles is both strategic and comprehensive. She has been included in the prestigious Super Lawyers® list and is also listed among the Best Lawyers in America®. Carrie is also one of the few women in the country who has...
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Inga Haagenson Causey
Edwards, CO Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationTulane University School of Law
Ms. Causey is an attorney and mediator with the law firm of Causey & Howard, LLC and her practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation, employment, business transaction and victim representation. Prior to starting Causey & Howard, LLC, Ms. Causey was in-house counsel to Amware Logistics Services, LLC, an international logistics company, Traer Creek Development Company, a commercial development company, and Bright Future Foundation, a non-profit organization representing the interests of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Ms. Causey was also partner with the law firm of Dunn & Causey, LLC. Ms. Causey is currently the town...
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Johanna L Hendley
Alamosa, CO Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
University of Colorado Law School
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.
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David William Burford
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
I'm a small town lawyer at heart. I advise people faced with the incapacity or death of loved ones, and I help small business owners navigate the ins and outs of our increasingly complicated lives. I keep my fees reasonable and my advice practical. I prefer planning over panicking, diplomacy over advocacy, realism over idealism, and mercy over justice, but I won't back down from a fight when I’ve got one coming. Those old-fashioned values guide my practice and my personal life. God made my smile crooked, but my path straight. I’ve owned the same Ford since I was thirteen....
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William Andrew Wills II
Colorado Springs, CO Attorney with 41 years of experience
(719) 633-8500
121 S. Tejon Street
Suite 900
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Insurance Claims
University of Colorado Law School
Drew began his legal career defending liability claims against individuals, businesses and professionals on behalf of insurance companies in a broad range of civil litigation from automobile collisions to hospital negligence and medical malpractice actions. In the early 1990’s, Drew changed course and begin representing the individuals and their families who have suffered serious injury or death as a result of the negligent, careless or reckless actions of others. His first-hand knowledge of claims handling by insurance companies and their counsel has proven to be a significant asset in obtaining recoveries for the people he represents. His success is due...
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Matthew Clawson
Colorado Springs, CO Attorney
(719) 602-5888
115 East Vermijo Avenue
Suite 101
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Insurance Claims
University of Denver
Matthew Clawson is a managing attorney at the Colorado Springs law firm Clawson & Clawson, LLP. He is a second-generation trial lawyer who handles a wide range of legal matters such as personal injury, workers’ compensation, Social Security disability and more. He has been named a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” by the National Trial Lawyers Association, rated 10 out of 10 “Superb” on Avvo, voted “Best Lawyer by the CS Independent and other marks of legal excellence. Matthew is a graduate of University of Denver Strum College Of Law who has earned the respect of many in the legal community....
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Lance Sears
Colorado Springs, CO Attorney with 50 years of experience
(719) 471-1984
2 N. Cascade Avenue
Suite 1250
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Business
University of Colorado - Boulder
Lance Michael Sears is a past President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, a state–wide professional association of Colorado lawyers who practice civil trial law. After service as President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association from 1988–1989, Lance was elected to represent Colorado as a member of the Board of Governors of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) for six years.
Lance was raised in Boulder, Colorado and received both his undergraduate degree (magna cum laude) and his law degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder. From 1975 to 1979, he was Deputy District Attorney in El Paso...
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Melissa C. Guggisberg
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
William Mitchell College of Law
Mrs. Guggisberg was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated cum laude from Minnesota State University in 2007. In 2012, she acquired her Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Lawand moved immediately to the mountains of Colorado. In addition to her legal experience, she has a background in finance and business, and brings that knowledge into her practice of law. Mrs. Guggisberg has been married to her husband, Alan, since 2011, and they recently had their first child. In her spare time, Mrs. Guggisberg enjoys playing with her lab-heeler mix, teaching adult-education courses at Ft. Carson,...
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Gabriel Montalvo
Colorado Springs, CO Attorney
(719) 223-9522
2 North Cascade Avenue
Suite 1000
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Appeals, Business, Real Estate and Trademarks
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University