Practice Areas
Industries
Education
Government Service
Bar and Court Admissions
Biography
Cases
- Won affirmance of summary judgment for USAA against breach of contract and bad faith claims following the rescission of a life insurance policy due to material misrepresentations in the application for insurance benefits.
- Sunflower Condo. Ass'n v. Owners Ins. Co., No. 18-1478, 2020 WL 598981 (10th Cir. Feb. 7, 2020) - Won a significant appeal for Owners Insurance Company against a condominium association that filed an inflated insurance claim and sought more than $5 million in total damages.
- Achieved a complete defense victory for a hospital client and staff by negotiating dismissal with prejudice—with no money paid—of a lawsuit in Colorado state court. The case involved highly sensitive criminal and civil claims of post-surgery sexual assault.
- Sunflower Condo. Ass'n v. Owners Ins. Co., No. 16-cv-02946 (D. Colo. 2018) - Won a federal jury verdict in a trial for an insurer pursuing counterclaims against a homeowners association that filed an inflated insurance claim and sought more than $5 million in total damages. The Court entered judgment for the client for the full amount that had been paid in benefits, plus interest and costs.
Publications & Speaking Engagements
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Co-author, "Giving Credit Where Credit is Due: Ensuring State Emissions Reductions Are Given Credit in Future Clean Power Plan Regulations," Public Utilities Fortnightly
Press
- Law360, "Home Insurer Turns Tables On HOA's Coverage Suit," October 22, 2018.
Legal Memberships, Activities, and Honors
Colorado Bar Association
Colorado Legal Services
Volunteer, 2013-2014
Community Memberships, Activities, and Honors
Sun Valley Youth Center, Board Member
Volunteer, 2017-2018
Attention Homes
Mentor and Volunteer, 2016-2017
Personal Interests
Skiing, golf, and travelling