Lakewood Lawyers

Michael V. Switzer is dedicated to helping families in the Denver metro area and front range who are in need of family legal guidance. He handles all cases, big or small, involving divorces, same-sex marriages, modifications, children’s issues, adoption, appeals, mediation, arbitration, and more. Michael is a Colorado native who studied at the University of Northern Colorado for his undergraduate degree in history as a secondary education teacher, and then earned his law degree at the University of Denver in 1998. From 1998 to 2014 Michael was with the well-known firm of Litvak Litvak Mehrtens Epstein &...

I grew up in Iowa and graduated from Wartburg College with a Bachelor's degree in History and Political Science. I attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and graduated in 2004. I worked as a real estate agent for several years until I started the Kuennen Law Firm in 2010. My law firm represents individuals filing bankruptcy in Jefferson and Denver counties. Bankruptcy can be difficult and stressful, but I enjoy helping people through the process. After filing bankruptcy, my clients are in a better position, both financially and...

As the managing partner in Novo Legal Group's Washington Office, Luis Cortes Romero focuses exclusively on immigration litigation. With extensive experience in trial and appellate cases, Luis has tackled a wide variety of immigration-related matters, including constitutional issues, immigration detention challenges, immigration consequences of criminal convictions, and waivers of inadmissibility. His expertise extends to high-profile constitutional litigation involving equal protection and due process claims, as well as representation in governmental investigations. A DACA recipient himself, Luis made a significant impact as co-counsel in the landmark case DHS v. Regents of the University of California, which led the US Supreme Court to...

Patent attorney assisting small businesses and start-ups to protect their intellectual property with provisional patent applications, utility patents, design patents, and trademarks.

After more than 20 years of practicing law in both Indiana and Colorado, Amy Griner decided there had to be a better way to run a law firm. Tired of seeing good people in need of assistance being turned away because of high retainers, inflexible payment options or being over billed, Amy decided that something had to be done. After graduating from Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Amy started a successful 10 year career as a deputy prosecutor before taking her talents to a private practice and finding her passion in criminal defense and family law. She became a...

Thomas Bulger is a graduate of Canisius College (honors in History, and International Affairs) and Rutgers University School of Law (1993). He has worked for a United States District Court Judge and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in its criminal and Organized Crime Divisions. He has been successful as sole trial counsel and also before appellate courts. Tom’s record in jury trial includes verdicts for our clients of $640,000.00 (motorcycle accident), $160,000.00 (auto accident). Recently his advocacy on appeal preserved a $470,000.00 judgment that he had won in Adams County in a slip and fall case. Tom has also obtained millions...

As a dedicated partner at Novo Legal Group, Bryce serves clients across the United States, representing them before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the Department of State (DOS). With a strong commitment to immigrants' and workers' rights, Bryce actively collaborates with labor unions to assist their members with immigration issues. In addition to his legal practice, Bryce frequently shares his expertise by providing legal analysis and explaining immigration law and policy on local news and radio programs. Memberships and Affiliations: Colorado Bar Association, Member Denver Bar Association, Member American Immigration...

Meredith R. Callan has nearly a decade's experience in civil and criminal defense law. Ms. Callan's background as an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Division and as a trial lawyer in private practice brings a wealth of experience to her clients' benefit. Ms. Callan's talent for finding solutions both in and out of the courtroom is much appreciated by her clients and by others. In addition to her legal work, Ms. Callan devotes pro bono hours every month to the Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veterans Clinic and to artists at the Denver Art Society.

Born in Alamosa, Colorado, Attorney, Ike Lucero, Jr. obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Computer Information Systems from Colorado State University – Pueblo in 2006. Ike attended Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, graduating in 2009. He is a strong advocate for his clients, has high moral and ethical values, and was brought up on the concept that a man is only as good as his word. He works vigorously and tirelessly on your case to ensure that you receive the best outcome possible while simultaneously guiding you through the legal process....

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.

Doug Holden is a husband, father, lawyer, law professor, business entrepreneur, youth coach and witty public speaker. Doug Holden is the legal translator for regular people in Colorado. “For most people, legalese is a foreign language. Because Doug is fluent in that world, you don’t have to be. He explains the law to you, and you to the law.” Doug listens to you. Then, he converts the legalese surrounding your life’s events into language and terms you can understand. Once you are clear on your options and opportunities, Doug customizes a package for...

I represent clients in criminal defense appeals and criminal postconviction proceedings, including appeals from postconviction litigation at the Noble Law Firm, where I have been since February 2020. Prior to that, I clerked at the Colorado Court of Appeals for the Honorable Judge Hawthorne for over two years. I worked on 60+ appeals during my time there, assisting the Judge with research, briefing, and drafting appellate opinions. It taught me how to structure arguments to effectively present the issues and give clients the best opportunity for success. Before clerking, I worked for a trial criminal defense firm, the Eichner Law...

My practice is devoted to protecting the rights of my people (not clients - people). This includes drafting estate documents that reflect and protect their rights and their wishes; probate and litigation that makes sure their estate is handled in the way they expressed to me; and providing guardianship and conservatorship representation to protect them from abuse. If there is nursing home abuse, I will work to make sure that your family member is compensated and receives the care they deserve. I am on the executive council of the Elder Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association...

I advocate for clients on appeal by writing persuasive appellate briefs, motions, and petitions for postconviction relief. I also help clients with clemency applications, parole applications, and deregistration petitions. I have experience in Colorado trial and appellate courts and am able to work with opposing counseling, law enforcement, and probation personnel to ensure success for my clients.

I have 17 years experience practicing law in personal injury and insurance law. I graduated law school with honors and was an associate editor on the Indiana Law Review.

My father, a pastor and seminary professor, taught me that we should serve others and care for those in need. This means more than getting a client a financial settlement. When a person is seriously injured, they need someone to listen, guide them through the medical and financial struggles and fight for them when dealing with insurance companies. The insurance companies are often not “good neighbors” or “on...

I have been in practice in the Denver area since 1985. I am in solo practice. Most of that time I have worked in the area of Landlord/Tenant Law. I have represented both Landlords and Tenants. I have done volunteer work through the Colorado/Denver Bar Associations and Metro Volunteer Lawyers and have been a presenter several times at Landlord/Tenant Law seminars. In my spare time I have worked at many sporting events in the area in concessions and have worked as a football official in the area.

Rich Masana is the Managing Partner of Masana Bankruptcy Law. Rich, a native New Yorker who had moved to Colorado for law school, is a graduate of the University of Colorado Law School (Class of 2011). Prior to attending law school, Rich had completed his undergraduate studies and masters studies, at St. John’s University, in Queens, NY, where he served as both Vice-President and President of St. John’s University’s Student Government. After Law School, Rich went to work as a legal administrator for a bankruptcy firm, where he developed a strong working knowledge of bankruptcy law, as...

Andrew Kroll received his undergraduate degree from Colorado State University, a law degree from the Washington College of Law at American University, an MBA from the University of Colorado, and a Master of Laws in Taxation degree from the University of Denver. Andrew is licensed to practice law in Colorado and Florida and has been practicing law since 1998. His primary areas of practice are wills, trusts, estate planning, asset protection, business planning, and estate administration. Andrew has written and spoken on a wide range of topics. He is a member of the Trusts and Estates and Tax...

James M. Manley