La Plata County Employment Lawyers

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.

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I represent clients in state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings, including those before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Colorado Civil Rights Division, Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, and the U.S. Department of Labor (including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Wage & Hour Division). I handle cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, wrongful termination, wage & hour, post-employment restrictive covenants (noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements), severance and separation agreements, and breach of contract.

I advise and represent employee clients in all aspects of state and federal employment law claims involving their current or former employers.

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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...

Franklin D. Azar founded Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C. in 1987 with the goal of effectively representing clients by ensuring that they receive full and fair compensation for their injuries, regardless of the cause. Over the years Mr. Azar has built the firm into the largest plaintiff centered personal injury firm in Colorado with offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Trinidad. President and owner of Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C., Mr. Azar has earned widespread recognition as one Colorado’s top plaintiff’s attorneys.

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...

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...

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.

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 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...

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 partner with my clients to help them manage risk via legally-compliant compensation and employee benefits programs for their employees. My law practice covers all aspects of employee benefits plans, programs and arrangements. I educate and advise clients on the design, documentation, implementation, administration, communication and compliance of executive compensation, equity compensation, qualified and nonqualified plans, defered compensation, health and welfare, and fringe benefit programs; as well as compensation and benefits issues in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and financial transactions. My law practice focuses on: Tax-qualified plans: defined benefit, cash balance, defined contribution, 401(k), profit sharing, money purchase, ESOP; Health...

Throughout my life and career, I have worked tirelessly to educate myself and build the skills that make an effective lawyer. In addition to my law degree, I have a master's degree in judicial administration. I also worked as a judicial law clerk, which gave me valuable experience working with judges. I am admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Colorado and Kansas. I was born and raised reared in upstate New York and relocated to Colorado with my family in 1973. I attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with...

Raymond K. Bryant is a trial lawyer and litigator specializing in plaintiffs’ civil rights and police misconduct actions. Before coming to Denver, Raymond was a political campaign consultant, political activist, and teacher in various cities across the country. Raymond’s graduate work in the philosophy of education, legitimacy of government action, and civil and constitutional rights has helped hone his desire for justice; while recognizing that others may need further convincing through lawsuits. Thus, Raymond’s legal practice reflects his belief that the law should be used as a sword, not just a shield, for everyday people to fight the violation of...

The Law Offices of John W. McKendree has served clients in the areas of criminal law, civil rights and employment law for decades. Dedicated to providing their clients with the quality legal services that they deserve, the firm is unyielding in their efforts to provide clients with consultation about legal strategy and federal court procedures.

Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th, 10th Court and for the Federal District Court, John W. McKendree has established himself as a trusted name in the legal profession. With over fifty three years of experience...

Over 20 years experience in Criminal and Employment law. All areas of Criminal Defense including felonies, drug cases, DUIs, domestic violence, misdemeanors and traffic Employment Law including all areas of employer â employee relations such as wage disputes, minimum wages, overtime, discrimination claims, employment contracts and severance agreements. Workers Compensation Law. Personal Injury Law emphasizing auto accidents. Experienced Trial Lawyer leechristianpc.com