Gateway Lawyers

David brings 20+ years experience in assisting clients with estate planning, probate and legal life coaching. His breadth of expertise also includes real estate and corporate counsel. As the head of the firm, David is a natural born leader and counselor. He has the ability to provide intelligent legal advice while also making people feel extremely relaxed and comfortable in his presence. David graduated in 1992 with honors from Touro Law Center in Huntington, NY. He was Founder and first President of the Touro Dispute Resolution Society, which continues to provide mediation training and certification to...

Dave Harrison has retired from the practice of law and is not taking on new cases.

With more than 10 years of experience working in the legal field, I bring a client-oriented approach and superior attention to detail to each case. I am a compassionate and diligent advocate for my clients and strive to make the immigration process as understandable and painless as possible. I practice in the field of immigration law helping clients with family-based immigration petitions, naturalization applications, DACA applications, asylum, and many other immigration matters. I received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. I have been licensed to practice law in Colorado since 2012. I am...

Barrett Weisz specializes in criminal defense, personal injury and insurance bad faith litigation in state and federal courts.

Mr. Weisz began his career as a Colorado State Public Defender and has tried more than 90 cases to verdict in courts throughout Colorado. Mr. Weisz is well known and respected by prosecutors at both the state and federal level. Mr. Weisz has successfully defended persons accused of murder, sexual assault, domestic violence, drug possession and trafficking, firearms offenses, DUI, and white collar crimes. Mr. Weisz has argued criminal appeals before the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court and the United...

I practice strictly in the field of disability law, handling Social Security, ERISA, and Long and Short term disability claims. I have 39+ years of experience practicing law in Colorado in all state and federal courts.

James Bailey founded Bailey & Peterson, P.C. in 1992 and has practiced law in Colorado since 1971. He has practiced before state and federal courts engaging in litigation involving complex commercial transactions, bankruptcy reorganizations, antitrust and securities class actions, receiverships, municipal financing, commercial torts, constitutional law, and personal injuries. He has represented individuals, small businesses, large corporations, quasi-municipal corporations, special districts, local and interstate banks, and international resorts. He has extensive experience with Commercial Litigation, Business Organizations, Land Use and Planning, Corporate Special Council Investigation Engagements, Creditor Representation, Real Estate, Construction, Litigation, Estate Planning, Special Districts, Municipal Law, Zoning, and...

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.

The Law Offices of Tray Stephany provide quality criminal defense for competitive rates. Defending the rights of the accused is a serious task. It is an honor to represent. Call for a free initial strategy session.

Justin Tucker, Esq. has been serving the San Luis Valley area as one of the top south-central Colorado attorneys with proven success. He is knowledgeable, compassionate, and professional, giving each new case his complete attention while walking you through each step of the legal process. His first-hand experiences with both divorce & custody give him a unique legal perspective that drives his commitment to getting the best possible resolution to your particular challenges. Justin will discuss the realities of current laws with you, help you set realistic goals, then use his extensive knowledge to fight to achieve them with you. Call...

When legal situations threaten your business, livelihood and future, you need solutions that you can rely on. I understand the risks and consequences legal problems can have, through no fault of your own. That is why I strive to craft custom strategies that aim to produce viable results for individuals and businesses through mediation, bankruptcy representation, or consulting services for many other business problems. During my career, I have assisted many businesses and individuals in the real estate, oil and gas industries and associated industries throughout Texas and Colorado.

Bob’s practice encompasses a broad spectrum of criminal defense, civil litigation, homeowners associations, real estate, business, and other transactional matters. He also serves as the municipal court prosecutor for the Town of Breckenridge.

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...

David Tenner is a trial lawyer, an arbitrator and a special master appointed by Denver-area trial courts. His trial practice focuses on the representation of businesses and individuals in both state and federal court and in arbitrations. He tries complex business, intellectual property and tort cases to both judges and juries. He also tries complex claims in both domestic and international arbitrations. Mr. Tenner regularly provides clients with pre-litigation advice focusing on the resolution of disputes prior to the initiation of formal claims. He represents a broad range of clients; from Fortune 500 companies, to...

David J. Pigott, Esq. is a Colorado lawyer. Mr. Pigott is licensed to practice before all Colorado county and district courts, the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court, United States District Court, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Pigott is a member of the Adams and Broomfield County Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Pigott and his firm maintains a diverse practice including personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning estate planning services.

Prior to forming Hampton & Pigott LLP, Mr. Pigott...

Kylie repeatedly gets results for her clients by passionately fighting for clients charged with criminal offenses and clients going through a divorce or child custody battle. Kylie spent seven years as a prosecutor prior to going into private practice giving her extensive trial experience. She is a a great in the courtroom and experienced in negotiating and settling cases. Kylie has an inside knowledge of the local courts, which gives her clients a leg up. Kylie maintains close personal contact with her clients throughout the pendency of their case. Let Kylie help you with your DUI, domestic violence, assault, or...

Upon graduating from Creighton Law School in 1987, John J. Donohoe’s desire was to be a trial attorney representing individuals instead of corporations or the government. John never had the desire to be a prosecutor or an insurance defense attorney, rather he wanted to represent the “little guy” who had been falsely accused of a crime, or who was battling an insurance company over getting proper compensation for injuries and damages. John moved to Colorado Springs in October of 1987 and went to work for a law firm that specialized in personal injury. John not only served as their lead...

Kim is an attorney at The Harris Law Firm. Kim began her career as a staff attorney at Pikes Peak Legal Services. In 1989, Kim opened up her own family law practice, at which time she became a trained mediator and focused on representing victims of domestic violence and families. Kim later became a partner at Ebner & Gent, specializing in Social Security Disability law and mediation. Kim’s accolades include the Recognition of Excellence in Representing Children and the John Marshall Award. Currently, Kim works in our LawYourWay? center where she helps individuals explore the option of representing themselves.

A staunch champion of injury victims throughout her career, Chrissy Hagen works as a personal injury attorney Zinda Law Group in Denver, Colorado, where she practices in such areas as wrongful death, automobile and trucking accidents, traumatic brain injuries, dog bites, and more.

Chrissy keenly understands the physical, emotional, and financial burdens suffered by her clients. She works tirelessly to provide them with not only outstanding legal representation but also care and compassion, and her effective communication skills and friendly nature have garnered her the admiration of clients and colleagues alike.

For Chrissy, standing up for the injured is not just a...

Della Nelson is a personal injury attorney focusing her practice on Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation. As the parent of a traumatic brain injury victim, Ms. Nelson understands that each brain injury is unique, not only in terms of the victim’s symptoms and prognosis, but also for the family. Her goal in personal injury litigation is for TBI victims to receive settlement or trial won damages to cover the full range of current and projected treatment needs, while ensuring that no compensable element of loss is overlooked in the presentation of the damages claim.

Mark J. Bourassa Esq. is the founding Member of The Bourassa Law Group, LLC. Mr. Bourassa’s practice focuses on litigation and trial work in civil matters representing clients in state and federal courts in consumer claims against abusive debt collectors, construction defect claims against negligent builders and personal injury matters. Prior to founding The Bourassa Law Group, Mr. Bourassa was a partner in the Las Vegas office of a multi-jurisdictional law firm with a substantial litigation practice in complex multi-party tort litigation, construction defect claims and general liability litigation. Over the course of his career, Mr. Bourassa has...

Facing criminal prosecution can be a very scary and confusing ordeal. It seems like the prosecutor has all the cards, but having a former prosecutor by your side can be the ace you need up your sleeve.

Jason Thacher spent years honing his legal skills as a former prosecutor, and he can bring the inside track and way of thinking and knowledge of the opposite side that can help you through this difficult time in your life. Mr. Thacher learned the strengths and weaknesses of handling criminal cases and criminal procedure from the angle of a prosecutor and therefore understands -down...

AV rated lawyer by Martindale Hubbell Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Colorado 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum Seen Weekly on Channel 2's Colorado's Best "Ask the Attorney"

Kevin D. Allen specializes his practice in employment law and commercial litigation. In the area of employment law, Kevin is experienced in matters involving federal and state civil rights litigation, restrictive covenant and misappropriation of trade secrets litigation and other business tort litigation arising out of the employment setting. He is also experienced in providing counsel regarding a full range of other personnel and workplace issues, primarily on behalf of employers. Kevin is a Martindale-Hubbell AV rated attorney and has been named a Colorado Super Lawyer since 2007.

Erika is an attorney at The Harris Law Firm and recipient of the Colorado Office of Respondent Parent Counsel's Family Defender of the Year award, known for her zealous advocacy for parents. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver Sturm College Law. With her experience at the Department of Human Services, Erika can represent clients in a wide range of divorce, child custody, and other family law matters. Erika aims to defuse high-conflict situations and educate her clients while vigorously defending their interests to achieve the best solutions in court.

Foresight and preparedness should drive every case. Advising with foresight helps clients make good decisions. Practicing with preparedness helps the Court make good decisions.

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....

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...

Personal injury attorney Victoria Swanson is certified by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification as a civil trial specialist. In order to gain this certification, she demonstrated to the National Board that she has been an attorney in good standing in Colorado and Michigan, that she has practiced law for a substantial period of time, has tried a substantial number of complex cases to jury verdict, continued her education in the field of law, and that her attorney and judge peers have recommended Victoria’s abilities for certification. From 1992 to 1993, Victoria served as President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers...

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,...