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Biography
Cases
Commercial Litigation
- Represented 100-year-old precious metals refiner against a Newmont Corporation subsidiary's allegations of civil theft, claiming our client stole millions in gold and other precious metals. Resolved matter for a significant monetary recovery to our client and secured the Newmont subsidiary's public withdrawal of all civil theft allegations and dismissal of all claims with prejudice.
- Won affirmative summary judgment for a Canadian company in a dispute to recognize a $9 million breach-of-contract judgment entered in Alberta, Canada. WTO lawyers persuaded a Colorado federal court to recognize the judgment without an evidentiary hearing under the Uniform Foreign Country Money Judgments Recognition Act.
- Won summary judgment for an insurance company client on defamation claims.
- Won a Kentucky appeal for a law firm accused of aiding and abetting a client's breach of fiduciary duty in a $500 million estate dispute.
Other Representative Experience
- 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.
- Won a defense jury verdict for a lawyer and law firm facing outrageous conduct and malicious prosecution claims.
- 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.
- 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.
- Representing a leading medical technology company in nationwide litigation regarding MRI contrast dye. Obtained successful voluntary and court-ordered dismissal of dozens of cases.
Publications & Speaking Engagements
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"Giving Credit Where Credit is Due: Ensuring State Emissions Reductions Are Given Credit in Future Clean Power Plan Regulations," Co-Authored, 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 Super Lawyers
Rising Stars, Business Litigation, 2022-2023
Colorado Legal Services
Volunteer, 2013-2014
The Best Lawyers in America
Ones to Watch - Commercial Litigation, 2022, 2023
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 traveling