Garfield County Lawyers

Beth Klein is a creative and seasoned trial lawyer. Beth litigates a wide variety of cases, including those involving personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability at both the state and federal levels. Beth limits her practice to cases in Colorado. Beth is focused on her client's needs, and with a limited practice she has time to ensure that her clients get personal attention and thoughtful and thorough representation. Her verdicts have set records!

She has earned an AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® and was the first woman to be featured on the cover of Super Lawyers®...

The time to plan for the unexpected and difficult is now. Whether you are married or single, a single parent, parents with minor children, an unmarried committed couple, a grandparent raising a grandchild, or a retired couple, whatever your circumstances, it is best to be prepared for what life may bring. A comprehensive will or trust plan is a fabulous tool to defend yourself and your family against the unexpected and to anticipate “the next steps” in the event of mental incapacity or death.

Not having the right documents in place in the event of mental incapacity, or having a will...

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....

Before entering private practice, Heidi Troxell spent seven years at the Colorado Public Defender's Office representing clients charged with all manner of felonies and misdemeanors. Ms. Troxell has negotiated thousands of cases, conducted 40+ jury trials, drafted and argued countless motions, and defended clients against everything from DUI's to homicides and sex offenses. She has also negotiated multiple dismissals and deferred sentences. Being charged with a crime can be an embarrassing and stressful experience. Through plea negotiation, cases are often resolved quickly and quietly. However, in some cases justice can only be achieved by going to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A native Coloradan, I was born and raised in Boulder where I attended Fairview High School. In 2001, I graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in History. My first assignment was at Vance Air Force Base in Enid Oklahoma. While there, I attended flight school; and, through a twist of fate, I found myself working in the Judge Advocate Office as a Legal Assistance Clerk. I immediately fell in love with the law, especially the human interaction aspects. In 2003 I moved to...

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...

Kip O’Connor was raised in a military family with a strong tradition of military service. Both of Kip’s Grandfathers, his Father and two uncles were all career Naval Officers.
Kip Graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland in 1989 and was commissioned an Officer in the United States Navy. He served in the United States Navy as a Naval Warfare Officer for seven years. After leaving the Navy, Kip worked as a chemical engineering, where he developed and interest in the study of law.
In 2000, Kip graduated from University of Baltimore School of Law with...

Based in the Aspen-Glenwood Springs area and specializing in the practice of criminal law in Western Colorado since 1973.

Sean Brown is an experienced attorney with over 22 years of legal practice. He has built a reputation for providing exceptional legal services to clients in sex abuse cases and personal injury. Over the course of his career, Sean has earned a reputation as a skilled and effective litigator, with a deep understanding of law and a commitment to serving his clients' best interests. Sean's work has been recognized by several organizations, including being named to the Alaska Super Lawyers list for multiple years in the area of personal injury. This recognition is a testament to his commitment to his clients...

Great lawyers inspire us. Ferguson Schindler Law Firm is Aspen’s preeminent law firm. Matt Ferguson has perfect independent 5.0 ratings from his clients. Martindale-Hubbell has given him their highest AV® rating. Our lead trial lawyer in Aspen, Matt Ferguson, and our Aspen and Vail attorneys all nimbly and skillfully conduct cases to win in court rooms and strike deals in boardrooms throughout Colorado, including Pitkin, Eagle, Summit, Denver and Garfield counties. Whether our client is a local, regional, or national company, a high-profile individual/entrepreneur, a neighbor, friend or well-loved local businesses, we seek justice in every case and success in...

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...

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...

Nationally recognized top high stakes trial lawyer with the talent, toughness and tenacity to get you top dollar for your case. Over 38 years experience in serious personal injury and death cases nationwide (licensed in New York, Indiana, Colorado and all federal courts). Also handling complex and catastrophic personal injury, civil rights, hospital liability, wrongful death, insurance law and product liability cases. DENVER INJURY LAW.CO-HIGH STAKES LAW

Kristen was raised in the Eagle River (Vail) Valley. After being in the mortgage business in the resort town of Vail, Kristen went to law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Kristen does general litigation with an emphasis on family law and divorce. Being a lawyer was in her blood. Her father was one of the first attorneys in Vail and Eagle County. Kristen’s grandfather was also an attorney in Missouri and he was affectionately known as the ”Bootheel Boss.” Kristen went to college at the University of Colorado, Boulder with a double major in...

Courtney Edwards graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law in May of 2013, with honors, and is a member of the Order of the Coif. During law school she was an active member of the board for the student bar association, the Potter Law Club, and a member of Wyoming Law Students for Equal Justice.

After graduating, Courtney worked as a Deputy District Attorney in Eagle, Colorado, prosecuting traffic, misdemeanor, and felony cases. During her time with the District Attorney’s Office, Courtney acted as the prosecutorial representative on the local Access to Justice Committee as well as the...

Eric Sandoval is a Real Estate and Business attorney in Aspen, Colorado. He Speaks both Spanish and English and was Born in Aspen, Colorado where he continues to reside. Eric loves the outdoors and in his free time enjoys skiing, hiking, and photography.

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...

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,...

I am a trial attorney and founding partner at Kalamaya | Goscha. I have taken over 50 cases to trial. Several of my cases have been featured in news publications like the WSJ, LA Times, ESPN and Denver Post. My practice focuses on family law, personal injuries and criminal defense in the Roaring Fork and Vail Valleys. I am a native of Colorado. In my free time, I enjoy skiing, fly-fishing, mountain biking, backpacking and traveling.

Taggart Howard began his legal career working for the Office of the District Attorney in the Fifth Judicial District in April of 1998. As a Deputy District Attorney for the Fifth Judicial District, Mr. Howard gained extensive trial experience. He managed the largest felony docket in the District which involved warrant approval, advisements, motions hearings, jury trials and sentencing hearings. He was in charge of the juvenile docket and worked closely with juveniles and their families for positive change. He also managed a large county court docket which included misdemeanors like domestic violence, wildlife crimes and traffic offenses like...

Real estate, finance and business attorney, Chelsea Rae Clark’s general legal practice focuses on commercial real estate and business law including purchase and sale transactions, land use and development planning matters, as well as business and corporate transactions. Chelsea is also suited for practice as a lawyer for charitable organizations and municipalities across the state, and she is familiar with federal regulations, local land use codes, as well as county and state policy.

Originally from South Dakota, Chelsea was raised in Fort Collins, Colorado, and has lived most of her life along the Front Range and in the...

Alan Feldman is a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated lawyer and a founding partner of Feldman & Wertz, LLP. He has a 17-year proven track record of resolving legal matters successfully and efficiently for his clients and maintains clients today from his first days practicing law. Alan grew up in Armonk, New York and London, England and is a 1999 graduate of Rutgers School of Law and also attended the The New England School of Law in Boston with Honors. Alan’s practice is focused and dedicated to the efficient handling of legal matters both in and out of...

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...

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...