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Joshua Kirk McGill

Joshua Kirk McGill

Full service litigation & transactional attorney at Hall Estill
  • Appeals & Appellate, Business Law, Civil Rights ...
  • Colorado, Montana, Oklahoma, Texas, United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
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Biography

J. Kirk McGill is a Shareholder stationed in the firm's Denver Office but practices throughout the country in essentially all of the firm's practice areas. Kirk leverages his knowledge, skills, training and experience to effectively and efficiently assist his clients with transactional, litigation, and administrative/regulatory matters. Kirk holds the highest Martindale-Hubble peer review rating of AV Preeminent, and the highest client review rating of Platinum (Client Champion).

As an appellate lawyer, Kirk's practice broadly encompasses all of the firm’s practice areas, and routinely involves Federal and state appeals, commercial litigation, constitutional law, tax (including planning and controversies/litigation), estates and trusts (including both planning & litigation), commercial & business law (including contracts, commercial transactions, mergers & acquisitions, and bankruptcy), administrative law & regulatory compliance (including oil & gas and antitrust), intellectual property (including copyright, trademark, and name/image/likeness), Native American & Indian law, and information technology & cybersecurity. Kirk is also a strong advocate for civil liberties and is one of the few attorneys in the United States who routinely represents both plaintiffs and defendants in civil rights matters involving governmental entities such as law enforcement use of force disputes. He also represents defendants in civil rights and other employment law cases involving private employers.

Kirk believes that clients are best served by zealous advocacy that is nevertheless tempered by appreciation for the experiences of all stakeholders, which creates opportunities for a mutually beneficial resolution of even the most acrimonious disputes and is as prepared to create a transactional solution to a client's problem or to carry out a client's objectives as he is to litigate or arbitrate a resolution to a dispute.

Practice Areas
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Native American Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Communications & Internet Law
Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Antitrust Law
Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Utilities
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Insurance Defense
White Collar Crime
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Additional Practice Area
  • Cybersecurity
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
    The firm may accept contingency fee arrangements but generally only accepts hourly clients.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Colorado
Colorado Supreme Court
ID Number: 53413
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Montana
State Bar of Montana
ID Number: 59226671
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Bar Association
ID Number: 34859
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Texas
State Bar of Texas
ID Number: 24124569
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United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation
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Utah
Utah State Bar
ID Number: 17388
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Washington
Washington State Bar Association
ID Number: 60947
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Wyoming
Wyoming State Bar
ID Number: 7-6360
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5th Circuit
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9th Circuit
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10th Circuit
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Cherokee Nation Tribal Courts
ID Number: 859
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Choctaw Nation Tribal Courts
ID Number: 688
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D.C. Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribal Courts
ID Number: 972
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Tenth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Montana
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Wyoming
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington
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U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Western, and Southern Districts of Texas
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U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Oklahoma
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U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
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U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
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U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
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U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Oklahoma
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U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Western and Southern Districts of Texas
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U.S. Supreme Court
ID Number: 316261
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United States Court of Federal Claims
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United States Court of International Trade
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United States Tax Court
ID Number: MJ22472
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Shareholder
Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C.
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Special Counsel
Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C.
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Partner
Godfrey|Johnson, P.C.
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Associate
Godfrey|Johnson, P.C.
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Legal Intern
Godfrey|Johnson, P.C.
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Law Clerk
Ben K. McGill, Inc.
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Federal Auditor
United States Department of Defense
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Revenue Agent
Colorado Department of Revenue
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Education
Capella University
Doctor of Business Administration (2023) | Management
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University of Denver
J.D. (2019) | Law
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Certificate in Legal Research Certificate in Advanced Legal Research
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University of Colorado - Denver
M.S. (2014) | Accounting
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Specialization in Auditing & Forensic Accounting Specialization in Taxation
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Regis University
B.S. (2009) | Accounting
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Honors: Suma Cum Laude
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Regis University
B.S. (2009) | Business Administration
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Emphasis in finance.
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Awards
Rising Star in Appellate Law
Super Lawyers
Ones to Watch in Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers
AV (Preeminent) Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubble
Platinum (Client Champion) Client Review Rating
Martindale-Hubble
Rising Star in Appellate Law
Super Lawyers
Ones to Watch in Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers
Recognition for Pro Bono Services
colorado supreme court
Professional Associations
Colorado Bar Association
Member
Current
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Wyoming Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member
Current
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Faculty of Federal Advocates (Colorado)
Member
Current
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Member
Current
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Information Systems Audit and Control Association
Member
Current
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Institute of Internal Auditors
Member
Current
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Institute of Management Accountants
Member
Current
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Publications
Speaking Engagements
Adventures in Whistleblowing, Fall Conference, Dallas, Texas
Dallas Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Certifications
Certified Information Systems Auditor
Information Systems Audit and Control Association
Certified Government Auditing Professional
Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Government Auditing Professional
Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Management Accountant
Institute of Management Accountants
Certified Internal Auditor
Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Public Accountant
State of Colorado
Certified Fraud Examiner
Associate of Certified Fraud Examiners
Chartered Global Management Accountant
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Websites & Blogs
Website
Godfrey|Johnson Home Page
Contact & Map
Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C.
Denver Office
7730 East Belleview Avenue, STE A-300
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
US
Telephone: (303) 607-5450
Fax: (918) 594-0400
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: Closed
Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C.
Tulsa Office
521 East 2nd Street South, Suite 1200
Tulsa, OK 74120
US
Telephone: (918) 594-0400
Fax: (918) 594-0505
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C.
Oklahoma City Office
100 North Broadway Ave., Suite 2900
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
US
Telephone: (405) 553-2828
Fax: (405) 553-2855
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C.
Arkansas Office
75 N East Ave., Suite 500
Fayetteville, AR 72701
US
Telephone: (479) 973-5200
Fax: (479) 935-1266
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed