Gateway Business Lawyers

For more than 25 years, attorney Richard J. Banta, has focused primarily on criminal law, defending the rights of individuals and businesses charged in all matters, from drug charges and DUI to grave accusations of federal crime and felony. You can be assured that your case will be handled in a manner that best protects your interests now and in the future following the outcome of the case. You will deal directly with your attorney throughout the case, from beginning to end. Answers and information are quickly available, and you will be provided a clear and direct perspective on where your...

I graduated from the University of Denver College of Law and have been licensed to practice law in California and Colorado. During my 34 years of practice, I have developed experience in Contract Law, Employment Law, Products Liabilty, Estate Planning, and the Law related to Property Taxes. I have also served as an Arbitrator and Judge.

A Denver native, Gabe attended the University of Colorado in Boulder where he graduated in 2007 summa cum laude and with Distinction. Gabe received his B.A. in Political Science, as well as a minor in History and a certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies. Gabe received his law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2010. Gabe was inducted as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, into the Alpha of Colorado Chapter, in April 2006. Gabe also received the Jacob Van Ek Scholarship Award in May 2007. This award is given by the University of Colorado’s...

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.

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.

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...

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...

Assistant Director Music Business, Colorado State University Principal, Music City Counsel & Brand X Management Adjunct Professor, Belmont University A member of both the California and Tennessee State Bars, Eric Griffin owns and operates Music City Counsel, a boutique law office based in Nashville. MCC acts as both legal counsel and business consultant to a wide variety of clients. In addition to having a healthy transactional law practice that focuses on entertainment related transactions, the office assists developing businesses in their birth, planning, or ongoing operations. Areas covered by the firm include incorporation, 501(c)(3) compliance, drafting of business plans, branding...