Washington County Lawyers

NANTIYA RUAN is Counsel at Outten & Golden LLP, where she primarily represents employees in class discrimination and wage and hour cases. Ruan works from her Denver office, where she is also the Hartje and Reese Chair of Lawyering Process at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

Prior to joining O&G in 2000, Ruan was a judicial clerk for Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. She has also clerked in the state appellate courts. From 2003 to 2004, Ruan was an associate at Goldstein, Demchak, Baller,...

Originally from Colorado, Ms. Kristofco graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1997. In 2001, she received her Juris Doctorate from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. At the Jefferson County District Court of Colorado, Ms. Kristofco clerked for the Honorable Judge James Zimmerman. Ms. Kristofco has significant experience in complex litigation matters, both locally and nationally, and has successfully litigated numerous insurance, bad faith, and employment law cases. Reported Cases: Wausau Business Insurance Co. v. US Motels Management, Inc., 341 F.Supp.2d 1180 (D. Colo. 2004). (Drafted...

As an Intellectual Property Attorney at Merchant & Gould, I specialize in helping clients protect, manage, and leverage their innovations and intellectual property rights. Based out of the Denver office and working remotely from Austin, Texas, I serve clients across Colorado, Texas, and beyond. My practice primarily focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, though I regularly advise on a wide range of IP matters, including litigation support, noninfringement and infringement analysis, freedom to operate searches, as well as trademark and copyright law. With a background in Electrical Engineering, I bring hands-on technical experience in fields such as software, machine learning and...

A former law clerk to a federal judge in the busiest trial court in the United States, Nicole’s trial practice focuses on one thing: the success of her clients. Nicole works with dedication, tenacity and commitment to prevail in significant, high-stakes business disputes that others won’t try. Nicole is experienced in representing businesses and individuals in complex business matters employing strategy and ingenuity to achieve outcomes that materially affect her clients’ economic lives. Nicole tries complex business matters, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial cases ranging from antitrust to defamation to stock market manipulation, complex contract disputes, fraud, commercial...

As I continue to develop my expertise in consumer bankruptcy, helping my clients get the full benefit of a financial fresh start remains my highest priority. I work with clients to straighten out their financial difficulties and engage creditors' attorneys and trustees while advocating for my clients' best interests. I am happy to be part of a team that is setting new standards for professionalism, capability, and organization in the consumer bankruptcy field.

My practice focuses on helping entrepreneurs, startup companies, and established businesses create and maintain a strong legal structure that allows them to focus on growing their business. I use my experience to assist clients in an affordable, cost-effective way. I have over 20 years of business law experience with high-growth and family-owned companies. I began my legal career in the corporate law department of Frost Brown Todd in Cincinnati, Ohio. I then went on to become in-house counsel with both privately-held and publicly-traded companies, including Standard Textile, a family-owned business in its third generation, Luxottica Retail, and, as general...

When you come to Stokes Law, PC, you will receive the help and support you need from a business and real estate attorney in San Diego. A lawyer at this office has dealt with all kinds of issues and is well equipped to take on your case and fight for you. You will receive the help you need for commercial developments and commercial tenancy matters. If you have questions about business and corporate transactions or real estate transactions, you will receive the help and support you’ve been searching for when you come to this firm. An attorney at the firm...

After 25 years as a paralegal, Melanie Stuckey became a licensed attorney in the fall of 2020. While continuing her full-time work at Donaldson Law, she attended the evening program at the University of Denver. She is happy to begin practicing law at Donaldson Law where she can continue her commitment to representing injured clients in Denver and throughout Colorado. Since 2000, Melanie has been an integral part of Donaldson Law and has developed a passion for advocating on behalf of serious injury victims. As an attorney, she intends to use her 20+ years of knowledge...

I am a business and real estate attorney with a focus on commercial real estate transactions, including the acquisition and disposition of land, commercial and investment property, commercial development, industrial, office and retail leasing, and financing. I also handle related business transactions including formation of entities including for the purchase of real estate, membership interest purchase and sales, and business acquisitions and dispositions.

Michelle Searcy has over a decade of significant family law practice in Colorado. While in law school, Michelle started honing her legal skills while working as student attorney, including representing clients in both civil and family law matters. Upon graduation, Michelle started her family law career in Denver. She provides her clients the knowledge and experience gathered during her ten plus years of domestic relations practice. She has handled a variety of family law cases from simple to complex, including dissolution of marriage, allocation of parental responsibilities, third-party parent cases, modifications, enforcement proceedings, child support and adoptions. Michelle also brings...

I am who I am. I stand behind my work and will never say anything that I am unwilling to back up. I went to a Tier 1 level law school and graduated in the top half of my class even though I had a baby in my last year. I have negotiated against some of the very best lawyers in Colorado. I have taken on big fortune 500 companies. I stand up and fight for my clients, and it is easier for me since I actually know my clients. When I bump into...

Jereme Baker is the owner and Managing Member of Baker Law Group. Mr. Baker has extensive experience in the various practice areas of the firm, namely, Real Estate, Business/Corporate Law, Probate, Estate Planning and Guardianship/Conservatorship Law. He has provided legal and business advice to many small to medium sized businesses through roles as both in-house legal counsel and as outside general counsel.

Some of Mr. Baker’s recent practice accomplishments include negotiating and forming a multimillion-dollar joint venture investment fund; assisting private equity client in acquiring over $30 million in real estate assets including drafting, negotiating and in the performance of due...

Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming and stressful. At Path Forward Legal, we understand the weight of the situation and are dedicated to providing you with the best possible defense for your unique case. Our skilled and compassionate team of attorneys has extensive experience in various criminal defense practice areas in Colorado. No matter what crime you’re charged with, we’re here to protect your rights and guide you through your case. Jenn has extensive experience, as she was formerly a prosecutor and knows how to tackle your case logically, even if you're in the toughest of situations. She will always...

I focus my practice exclusively on appellate representation. I clerked for a total of four years for three different judges on the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court, providing me with a unique perspective on the practice before these tribunals. In law school, I excelled in mock appellate advocacy, winning the regional competition for western states and placing in the national competition. The areas of law in which I have experience are varied and include: family law, litigation, business transactions, non-profit, employment, land use, estate planning, constitutional law, general counsel for small governments, special districts, guardian ad...

Mr. Mandelaris is a seasoned trial lawyer located in Denver, Colorado Specializing in personal injury, car accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, workers compensation, negligence, and complex commercial litigation claims. Mr. Mandelaris was admitted to the bar 2006 and has litigated hundreds of cases to successful conclusion for his clients. Mr. Mandelaris is admitted to practice law and Colorado in the US District Court for the District of Colorado.

Leslie A. Tuft attended Stanford Law School, where she received the Hilmer Oehlmann Jr. Award for excellence in legal research and writing and the Lawrason Driscoll Moot Court Award. While at Stanford, Ms. Tuft served as Co-President of Stanford’s Kirkwood Moot Court program (2000-2001).

Ms. Tuft focuses her practice on construction defect litigation and related insurance issues and appeals. She has coauthored many articles and books concerning important construction defect, insurance, and ethics issues. She is admitted to practice before all Colorado courts.

Weeks Law Group, LLC handles employment law and personal injury cases in Colorado and Arizona. If you have been wrongfully terminated or discriminated against by a Colorado or Arizona employer, we want to talk to you. If you have been injured in a personal injury accident in CO or AZ, we have the expertise to fight on your behalf. We have obtained sizeable, confidential settlements for our clients to help them heal and move forward. • Schedule a consultation: https://www.weekslawyer.com/schedule-consultation Attorney Weeks is a successful litigator with a proven track record, having worked for some of the largest civil litigation firms in the...

Guardian ad Litem (attorney representing the best interests of children in court involved matters) contracted through Colorado Office of the Child's Representative. OCR attorneys provide competent and effective legal representation to Colorado’s children involved in the court system because they have been abused and neglected, impacted by high conflict parenting time disputes, or charged with delinquent acts and are without a parent able to provide relevant information to the court or protect their best interests during the proceedings. I provide services as Guardian ad Litem in Dependency and Neglect matters; Juvenile Delinquency/Truancy; Domestic Relations; Adoption; and Mental Health cases. Juvenile Attorney...

Sean McQuaid is President of the firm practicing in the areas of personal injury, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, and criminal defense. Sean was the President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association from 2020 through 2021. Sean has made a name for himself in the legal community. He joined the firm as an associate in 2000, was made a shareholder as of Jan 1, 2006 and became a named partner in April, 2013, the fastest rise of any lawyer in the firm’s 60 year history. Now, he runs the firm, which has nearly tripled in size under his leadership. Sean’s...

Paul's solo practice, Trendak IP Law, specializes in obtaining patent protection for inventions, registering trademarks to build your brand, and advising clients as they build their portfolios of intellectual property. Paul has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Cal Tech, so there is very little technology that he can't handle. He has many years of experience in industry first doing product research and development, and then as an in-house patent attorney, so he understands the needs of companies of all sizes. As a small practice, Trendak has low overhead and Paul passes the costs savings on to...

Colorado criminal defense attorney Megan Scafiddi has vast experience winning charge reductions and dismissals in all types of criminal matters. She is especially skilled in handling serious felony motions and appellate cases. And she is devoted to clearing her clients’ records and restoring their rights. Megan Scafiddi earned her JD from California Western School of Law. And she received her BA from UC Irvine. The National Trial Lawyers has selected her as a Top 40 under 40. And AVVO granted her Client’s Choice status.

Catharine (Katie) Armstrong has over 10 years of experience in the legal profession. Some of that experience is as a criminal investigator and some as a former public defender. Katie's well rounded experience provides her clients with the most effective representation. Katie knows that good people make mistakes or can be falsely accused of crimes they didn't commit. While serving as a public defender, Katie represented hundreds of clients on many different types of criminal cases. Katie knows her way around a courtroom and can effectively argue before a judge and jury. Katie has a vast amount of courtroom experience that...

Growing up, I was immersed in sports, which instilled in me a strong competitive drive. That same spirit led me to enroll in a Moot Court class competition during law school, where I argued appellate cases against fellow students before panels of guest judges and attorneys. I earned the school’s award for Best Oralist and received the Eve August Moot Court Scholarship for achieving the highest grade in the class. This success secured me a spot on my law school’s national moot court team, where we traveled across the country to compete. Our team won the regional competition and advanced...

Eric Steele, a dedicated lawyer and former competitive bike racer, brings a unique blend of determination and personal care to his practice. He combines the strategic drive of his athletic background with a genuine human connection, ensuring each client receives dedicated attention and tailored legal strategies. He has recovered millions for clients through his approach.

Attorney with over 35 years experience handling transactional matters as both in-house and outside counsel. Experience includes vessel sales, charters and financing; international and domestic joint ventures; vessel construction and repair contracts; offshore and land drilling and service contracts; acquisitions and divestitures of assets and companies; commercial real estate transactions; mergers and acquisitions; and general corporate and partnership matters. Other areas of practice include corporate general counsel services for small to mid-sized companies; FCPA due diligence investigations; and corporate compliance investigations. Experience also includes representation of both borrowers and lenders as maritime counsel in lending transactions, including preparation and negotiation...

Doug’s practice focuses on virtually all aspects of business and real estate law, with particular emphasis in the areas of commercial litigation, construction litigation, real estate, lender liability (banking) and landlord/tenant litigation.

Michael Zimmerman is a partner at Hull & Zimmerman, P.C. where he handles cases regarding personal injury law, workers compensation law, and social security disability law. Zimmerman received both his bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver. Soon after completing his education in 1985, he worked as an insurance defense attorney. However, Zimmerman was dissatisfied working against the needs of injured people and joined Hull & Zimmerman, P.C. in 1992. Since joining the firm, he has chosen to pursue his goal of helping the injured and disabled receive legal assistance. He has served as an adjunct professor...

Scott was born and raised in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He graduated magna cum laude from Texas Christian University with a degree in economics and political science. He obtained his law degree from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2010. At the University of Colorado, Scott was an associate editor of the Law Review and also represented criminally-accused clients in the Legal Aid and Defender Clinic. Scott is admitted to practice in all Colorado courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, and the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. He has...

Kevin Cahill knows that being charged with a criminal offense is an awful thing to go through. Many people feel shocked, angry, embarrassed, or scared – and it is not uncommon to experience all of these emotions at the same time. Friends and family members may look at you differently. Employers and neighbors can turn their back on you. But as bad as being charged is, it is nowhere near as life-altering as being convicted. Regardless of whether you are facing a felony or a misdemeanor, it is vital that you take the charges seriously and seek out...

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Grant is an award-winning trial attorney specializing in complex civil and criminal litigation. Throughout his career, Grant has conducted more than 50 jury trials, including a host of high-profile homicide trials. Grant has a wide range of legal experience including clerking for a district court judge, working in the legal department of a fortune 100 company, and honing his litigation skills as a prosecutor for the 18th Judicial District. Grant manages the personal injury section of the firm, bringing a wealth of knowledge and passion to all the cases he works on. To successfully win a personal injury case, the insurance companies...

William Morton joined Pless Law Firm in 2022 as Senior Counsel with the Firm’s expansion into the Texas market. Based in the Austin office, he specializes in assisting clients with raw land and developed properties, handling due diligence matters, drafting declarations and other restrictive covenants, construction contracts, and retail and office leasing. Additionally, Bill focuses on representing clients in the acquisition and redevelopment of existing office and retail sites. Prior to Pless Law, Bill worked in both large scale multi-disciplinary law firms and smaller boutique firms focused solely on commercial real estate. He has successfully represented developers from the acquisition stage...

Richard Self joined Pless Law Firm in 2021, bringing six years of expertise in real estate and business transactions. He began his practice working in San Francisco focusing on construction related litigation. Rich went on to receive his masters from the University of Denver in Real Estate Development and then working at a mid-size firm where he provided counsel to real estate clients in a variety of areas including drafting and reviewing purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, lease amendments, and other transactional agreements. He currently centers his practice around assisting clients with business governance documents, negotiation of commercial leases, loan...