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- Telephone: 303-628-3300
- Fax: 303-628-3368
- E-Mail: marketing@hallevans.com
- Website: www.hallevans.com
Established: 1932
Practice Areas
- Accident and Health
- Administrative Law
- Appellate
- Bankruptcy
- Business Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Complex Litigation
- Construction Law
- Coverage Issues
- Coverage Litigation
- Employee Benefits
- Employment Law
- Environmental Law
- ERISA
- Estate Planning
- General Liability
- Health Care
- Insurance Law
- Insurance Litigation
- Legislative Law
- Life Insurance
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
- Public Entities
- Regulatory and Compliance
- Reinsurance
- Sports Law
- Transportation
- Trusts
- Workers' Compensation
About Us
Established in 1932, Hall & Evans, LLC is a regional law firm which focuses on complex tort and commercial litigation as more fully described in our list of practice areas on our website. Historically, our attorneys have tried more cases to verdict than any other law firm in Colorado. There are over 1,800 published decisions in the 10th Circuit, Colorado Court of Appeals, and Colorado Supreme Court.
Our attorneys handle an extensive amount of litigation in Colorado and are routinely involved in cases in nearby states. In recent years, we have expanded our regional footprint to include office locations in Illinois, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Several of our attorneys serve as coordinating counsel for companies facing nationwide litigation. The firm is involved in regulatory and government affairs, public policy work on behalf of the insurance industry, enjoys positive relations with significant public entities, and the state judiciary.
Our firm attorneys are active in organizations including ALFA International, DRI, FDCC, IADC, WSIA, and PLAC. We utilize our membership within these organizations to extend our resources on behalf of our clients.
Additional Locations
- Billings, Montana
- 175 North 27th Street
- Suite 1101
- Billings, Montana 59101
- Telephone: 406-969-5227
- Missoula, Montana
- 125 Bank Street
- Suite 403
- Missoula, Montana 59802
- Telephone: 406-532-2635
- Casper, Wyoming
- 152 North Durbin Street
- Suite 404
- Casper, Wyoming 82601
- Telephone: 307-333-6701
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- 2015 Central Avenue
- Suite C
- Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
- Telephone: 307-333-6701
- Chicago, Illinois
- 220 North Green Street
- Suite 5032
- Chicago, Illinois 60607
- Telephone: 224-335-7557
- Laramie, Wyoming
- 514 Grand Avenue
- #253
- Laramie, Wyoming 82070
- Telephone: 307-333-6701
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- 1160 North Town Center Drive, Suite 330
- Las Vegas, Nevada 89144
- Telephone: 702-998-1022
- Kansas City, Missouri
- 1111 Main Street
- Suite 700
- Kansas City, Missouri 64105
- Telephone: 816-656-2540
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- 175 South Main Street
- Suite 610
- Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
- Telephone: 801-770-4776
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- 125 Lincoln Avenue
- Suite 225
- Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
- Telephone: 505-303-4592
Client Information
Insurance Clients
- Aetna, Inc.
- AIG
- Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
- Allied World Assurance Company
- American Insurance Association (AIA)
- Arch Specialty Insurance Company
- Argo Group
- Aspen Insurance
- Assurant Health
- Assurant Specialty Property
- AXIS
- AXIS U.S. Insurance
- Banner Life Insurance Company
- Beazley
- Builders Insurance Group
- Canal Insurance Company
- Catlin Specialty Insurance Company
- CBCS
- Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
- CIGNA Insurance Company
- CNA Insurance Companies
- Copic Insurance Company
- The Dentists Professional Liability Trust
- ESIS
- Farmers New World Life Insurance Company
- Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange
- Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company
- Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
- General Star Management Company
- Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company
- Hanover Professionals
- The Hartford Insurance Company
- Hiscox USA
- Humana Inc.
- Ironshore, Inc.
- Lexington Insurance Company
- Liberty International Underwriters
- Lincoln Financial Group
- Markel
- National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI)
- Navigators Pro
- Northland Insurance Company
- OneBeacon Insurance
- Philadelphia Insurance Companies
- Preferred Physicians Medical Risk Retention Group, Inc.
- QBE North America
- RLI Corp.
- Sedgwick CMS
- Selective Insurance Company of America
- Sentry Insurance
- STARR Companies
- Trusted Choice Insurance Agents of Colorado
- USAA
- XL Environmental, Inc.
- York Risk Services Group, Inc.
- Zurich
Non-Insurance Clients
- American Enterprise Group
- Arch Coal, Inc.
- BNSF Railway Company
- Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc.
- City of Longmont, CO City Attorney's Office
- Colorado Charter School Institute
- Colorado Division of Human Resources
- Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants
- CoreCivic
- Costco Wholesale Corporation
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority
- Dollar Tree/Family Dollar
- Fort Collins, CO City Attorney's Office
- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
- McLane Company, Inc.
- SCL Health
- State of Colorado
- Swift Transportation Corporation
- Union Pacific Railroad Company
- Walgreen Co.
- Weld County, CO Attorney's Office
Personnel Information
Firm Members
Benton J. Barton
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: bartonb@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Professional Liability
- Product Liability
- Construction & Design
- Mediators & Arbitrators
- Premises Liability
- Environmental, Natural Resources & Toxic Tort Law
Admitted
- Texas, 1992
- Colorado, 1999
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
- U.S. District Court, District of Montana
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Tenth Circuits
- U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
- American Bar Association
- ALFA International (Construction Practice Group)
- Defense Research Institute
- Professional Liability Defense Federation
- Colorado Bar Foundation, Fellow
Education:
- Austin College, B.A., 1989
- The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1992
Born: 1967
Conor P. Boyle
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: boylec@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Appellate
- Product Liability
- Business Law
- Sports & Recreation
Admitted
- Colorado, 2008
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
- ALFA International
- Product Liability Advisory Council
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
Education:
- University of Colorado, B.A., 2005
- University of Colorado Law School, J.D., 2008
Born: 1982
Daniel J. Bristol
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: bristold@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Premises Liability
- Transportation
- Construction & Design
Admitted
- Colorado, 2006
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- Colorado Motor Carriers Association
- Transportation Lawyers Association
- Defense Research Institute
Education:
- University of Colorado at Boulder, B.A. (Dean's List), 2002
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2006
Born: 1980
Ryan P. Browne
Denver, CO
Practice Areas
- Premises Liability
- Public Entities
- Real Estate Litigation
- Transportation
- Workers' Compensation
- Construction & Design
Admitted
- Montana, 2010
- U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Memberships:
- American and Yellowstone Area Bar Associations
- State Bar of Montana
Education:
- Regis University, B.A./B.S. (Dean's List), 2007
- The University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2010
Born: 1984
Christopher D. Bryan
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: bryanc@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Real Estate Litigation
- Transportation
- Product Liability
- Premises Liability
- Professional Liability
- Construction & Design
- Hospitality & Retail
- Mediators & Arbitrators
- Sports & Recreation
Admitted
- New Jersey, 2008
- New York, 2009
- Colorado, 2010
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Memberships:
- Colorado and Denver Bar Associations
- Foodservice Industry Risk Management Association
- Colorado Restaurant Association
- ALFA International
- National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association
Education:
- Metropolitan State College of Denver, B.A., 2001
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., 2008
Born: 1974
Joseph E. Cavasinni
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: cavasinnij@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Professional Liability
- Construction & Design
- Mediators & Arbitrators
Admitted
- Ohio, 1995
- Colorado, 2018
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio
Memberships:
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
Education:
- University of Dayton, B.S. (with honors), 1987
- Capital University Law School, J.D. (cum laude), 1995
Born: 1965
Brooke A. Churchman
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: churchmanb@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Employment
- Environmental, Natural Resources & Toxic Tort Law
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
- Transportation
- Public Entity
Admitted
- Oklahoma, 2014
- Illinois (Inactive), 2015
- Colorado, 2019
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma
Memberships:
- Oklahoma and Illinois State Bar Associations
Education:
- The University of Oklahoma, B.S. (Dean's Honor Roll), 2010
- The University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D. (with highest honors), 2014
Born: 1988
Michael N. DiCanio
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: dicaniom@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Construction & Design
- Life, Accident, Health & Disability Insurance
- Professional Liability
- Coverage Litigation
Admitted
- New York, 2007
- New Jersey, 2015
- Colorado, 2021
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
Education:
- University of Richmond, B.S. (Dean's List), 2003
- Brooklyn Law School, J.D. (cum laude), 2006
Born: 1980
Lance G. Eberhart
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: eberhartl@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Transportation
- Premises Liability
- Hospitality & Retail
- Mediators & Arbitrators
Admitted
- Missouri, 1997
- Colorado, 1998
- Nebraska, 2004
- Iowa, 2021
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa
Memberships:
- Colorado and Denver Bar Associations
- ALFA International (Transportation and Hospitality Steering Committees)
- Colorado Restaurant Association
- National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association
- Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
- Transportation Lawyers Association
- Trucking Industry Defense Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
Education:
- The University of Iowa, B.A., 1994
- Washington University School of Law, J.D., 1997
Born: 1971
Jared R. Ellis
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: ellisj@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Appellate
- Medical Malpractice
- Public Entities
- Professional Liability
- Health Care
- Administrative & Regulatory Law
Admitted
- Colorado, 2005
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
- Colorado and Denver Bar Associations
Education:
- Lewis & Clark College, B.A., 1999
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2005
Born: 1977
Daniel Furman
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: furmand@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Employment
- Government Affairs
- Premises Liability
- Professional Liability
- Public Entities
- Administrative & Regulatory Law
Admitted
- Colorado, 2012
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Memberships:
- Colorado Hispanic Bar Association
- Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry, Government Affairs Council
- Colorado Civil Justice League (Legal Advisory Board)
- Federation of Regulatory Counsel
- State Law Resources
Education:
- University of Florida, B.A. (Dean's List), 1994
- Florida State University, M.P.A., 1994
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2011
Language:
- Spanish
Born: 1972
Valerie Garcia
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: garciav@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
- Environmental, Natural Resources & Toxic Tort Law
- Construction & Design
- Community Association Law
- Sports & Recreation
Admitted
- Colorado, 1998
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Memberships:
- Colorado and Denver Bar Associations
- Women's Construction Litigation Alliance
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Home Builders Association’s Quality Construction
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
- Defense Research Institute
Education:
- University of Colorado at Denver, B.A., 1992
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., 1998
Born: 1969
Kendra G. Garstka
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: garstkak@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Workers' Compensation
Admitted
- Illinois (Inactive), 2012
- Colorado, 2017
- Utah, 2018
Memberships:
- Colorado and Denver Bar Associations
- Professionals in Workers’ Compensation
- ALFA International, Steering Committee, Workers’ Compensation Practice Group
Education:
- American University, B.A. (magna cum laude), 2009
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 2012
Born: 1986
David B. Gelman
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: gelmand@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
- Administrative & Regulatory Law
- Employment
- Health Care
- Medical Malpractice
Admitted
- Illinois (Inactive), 1992
- Colorado, 1996
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Tenth Circuits
Memberships:
- Colorado Assisted Living Association
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
- Defense Research Institute
- The American Association of Nurse Attorneys
Education:
- University of Colorado at Boulder, B.A., 1988
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D. (magna cum laude), 1992
Born: 1966
Jill M. Gerdrum
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: gerdrumj@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Premises Liability
- Professional Liability
- Public Entities
- Transportation
- Employment
- Product Liability
- Hospitality & Retail
- Appellate
Admitted
- Montana, 2006
- Wyoming, 2022
- Idaho, 2022
- U.S. District Court, District of Montana
- U.S. District Court, District of Idaho
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal and Ninth Circuits
Memberships:
- Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
- Transportation Lawyers Association
- Trucking Industry Defense Association
Education:
- The University of Montana, B.A., 1997
- The University of Montana, J.D., 2006
Born: 1974
Chad K. Gillam
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: gillamc@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Employment
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
- Public Entities
- Business Law
- Administrative & Regulatory Law
- Medical Malpractice
- Health Care
Admitted
- Kansas (Inactive), 1994
- Missouri (Inactive), 1995
- Colorado, 1997
- Wyoming (Inactive), 2015
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- American Health Lawyers Association
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
- Defense Research Institute
Education:
- The University of Kansas, B.A. (summa cum laude), 1990
- The University of Kansas School of Law, J.D. (Order of the Coif), 1994
Born: 1967
Steven M. Hamilton
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: hamiltons@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Product Liability
- Premises Liability
Admitted
- Montana, 1997
- Colorado, 2003
- U.S. District Court, District of Montana
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Tenth Circuits
Memberships:
- Colorado, Silver Bow County and Denver Bar Associations
- State Bar of Montana
- ALFA International (Product Liability Steering Committee)
Education:
- Montana State University, B.A., 1994
- The University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 1997
Born: 1971
Matthew J. Hegarty
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: hegartym@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Appellate
- Coverage Litigation
- Employment
- Public Entities
- Life, Accident, Health & Disability Insurance
Admitted
- Colorado, 2010
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- Faculty of Federal Advocates
- Defense Research Institute
Education:
- Liberty University, B.A. (summa cum laude), 2007
- Liberty University School of Law, J.D. (cum laude), 2010
Born: 1986
Katherine N. Hoffman
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: hoffmank@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Appellate
- Employment
- Public Entities
Admitted
- Massachusetts, 2010
- Colorado, 2021
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- Massachusetts Women’s Bar Association
Education:
- Boston College, B.A., 2007
- Suffolk University Law School, J.D. (cum laude), 2010
Born: 1984
Frank H. Ingham
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: inghamf@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Construction & Design
- Professional Liability
Admitted
- Colorado, 2007
- Iowa, 2022
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Memberships:
- Colorado and Denver Bar Associations
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Education:
- Drake University, B.A., 1991
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2006
David M. Jones
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: jonesd@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Health Care
- Medical Malpractice
- Professional Liability
- Product Liability
- Administrative & Regulatory Law
Admitted
- Colorado, 2004
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Memberships:
- Medical Professional Liability Association of America
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Education:
- Colby College, B.A., 1999
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2004
Born: 1977
Mary P. Kaluk
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: kalukm@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Professional Liability
- Health Care
- Medical Malpractice
Admitted
- Colorado, 2002
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
- Colorado and Denver Bar Associations
- Colorado Healthcare - Associated Risk Managers
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
- Defense Research Institute
Education:
- University of Colorado, B.A., 1999
- University of Colorado Law School, J.D., 2002
Born: 1977
Douglas J. Kotarek
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: kotarekd@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Workers' Compensation
Admitted
- New Mexico (Inactive), 1988
- Colorado, 1992
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- Colorado (Workers' Compensation Section) and Denver Bar Associations
- ALFA International (Steering Committee, Workers' Compensation Practice Group)
- Colorado Self-Insurers' Association (Legislative Committee)
- Professionals in Workers' Compensation
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Education:
- Brigham Young University, B.A., 1985
- J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, J.D., 1988
Language:
- Spanish
Born: 1961
Gary L. Kuhn
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: kuhng@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
- Construction & Design
- Environmental, Natural Resources & Toxic Tort Law
- Sports & Recreation
Admitted
- Colorado, 2000
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- Colorado and Denver Bar Associations
- Defense Research Institute
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Education:
- Indiana University, B.S., 1995
- Vermont Law School, J.D., 1999
- Vermont Law School, M.S.E.L., 1999
Born: 1973
Lynn Kuznitz
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: kuznitzl@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Healthcare/Medical Malpractice
- Hospitality & Retail
- Premises Liability
- Professional Liability
- Public Entities
- Transportation
- Product Liability
Admitted
- Illinois, 2014
- Colorado, 2019
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Memberships:
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Education:
- University of South Florida, B.A. (magna cum laude), 2011
- University of Illinois College of Law, J.D. (magna cum laude), 2014
Jaclyn S. Laferriere
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: laferrierej@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Premises Liability
- Professional Liability
- Transportation
Admitted
- Montana, 2010
- North Dakota, 2017
- Colorado, 2020
- U.S. District Court, District of Montana
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Memberships:
- State Bar of Montana
- State Bar Association of North Dakota
- Yellowstone Area Bar Association
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
Education:
- Montana State University, B.S. (with high honors), 2007
- Vermont Law School, J.D. (cum laude, Dean's List), 2010
Born: 1984
Deanne McClung
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: mcclungd@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Health Care
- Medical Malpractice
- Professional Liability
Admitted
- Colorado, 1996
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
- Colorado Visiting Nurses Association
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
- Defense Research Institute
Education:
- University of South Florida, B.A., 1993
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., 1996
Born: 1960
Peter C. Middleton
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: middletonp@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
- Employment
- Health Care
- Medical Malpractice
- Premises Liability
- Life, Accident, Health & Disability Insurance
- Environmental, Natural Resources & Toxic Tort Law
- Hospitality & Retail
- Sports & Recreation
Admitted
- Illinois, 1997
- Indiana, 1998
- Colorado, 2000
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- Illinois State Bar Association
Education:
- University of Illinois, B.A., 1994
- DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1997
Born: 1972
Brian P. Molzahn
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: molzahnb@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Professional Liability
- Real Estate Litigation
- Appellate
- Construction & Design
- Environmental, Natural Resources & Toxic Tort Law
Admitted
- Illinois (Inactive), 1994
- Colorado, 2002
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2001
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- Professional Liability Defense Federation
- ALFA International
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Education:
- Wheaton College, B.A., 1990
- DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1994
Born: 1968
Stephanie A. Montague
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: montagues@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Coverage Litigation
- Government Affairs
- Professional Liability
- Administrative & Regulatory Law
Admitted
- Colorado, 1995
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- American, Colorado, Colorado Women's and Denver Bar Associations
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Education:
- The University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1991
- University of Denver College of Law, 1995
Born: 1969
Timothy M. Murphy
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: murphyt@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy
- Business Law
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
- Transportation
- Construction & Design
- Environmental, Natural Resources & Toxic Tort Law
- Hospitality & Retail
Admitted
- Colorado, 2003
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- Colorado Creditor Bar Association
Education:
- The University of Kansas, B.A. (Dean's List), 2000
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2003
Matthew J. Ninneman
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: ninnemanm@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Professional Liability
- Construction & Design
Admitted
- Colorado, 2002
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Memberships:
- American (Forum on Construction Law), Colorado (Litigation Section) and Denver Bar Associations
- Association of General Contractors of Colorado
- Colorado Bar Foundation, Fellow
Education:
- University of Minnesota, B.A., 1999
- William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2002
Born: 1976
Elizabeth K. Olson
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: olsone@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
- Construction & Design
Admitted
- Arizona, 2008
- Colorado, 2009
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- Colorado and Denver Bar Associations
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Education:
- Rice University, B.A., 2002
- Arizona State University College of Law, J.D., 2008
Born: 1980
Mark S. Ratner
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: ratnerm@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy
- Business Law
- Coverage Litigation
- Employment
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
- Public Entities
- Real Estate Litigation
- Transportation
- Environmental, Natural Resources & Toxic Tort Law
Admitted
- Michigan, 1994
- Illinois (Inactive), 1997
- Arizona, 1998
- Colorado, 2007
- Kansas (Inactive), 2016
- U.S. Virgin Islands, 2020
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Maryland
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Tenth Circuits
Education:
- Michigan State University, B.A., 1990
- Michigan State University School of Law, J.D. (Dean's List), 1994
Born: 1968
Andrew Reitman
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: reitmana@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Transportation
- Construction & Design
- Hospitality & Retail
Admitted
- Colorado, 2010
- Wyoming, 2017
- Nebraska, 2018
- Kansas, 2020
- Missouri, 2023
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming
- U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
- U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Memberships:
- Minoru Yasui Inn of Court
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
- Nebraska Defense Counsel Association
Education:
- Colorado State University, B.A./B.S. (Dean's List), 2007
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2010
Born: 1983
Andrew D. Ringel
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: ringela@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Appellate
- Employment Law
- Public Entities
- Professional Liability
- Life, Accident, Health & Disability Insurance
- ERISA
- Directors and Officers Liability
- Civil Rights
Admitted
- Colorado, 1994
- Montana, 2021
- Wyoming, 2021
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
- U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
- U.S. District Court, District of Montana
- U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth, Ninth and Tenth Circuits
- U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
- Colorado and Denver Bar Associations
- Faculty of Federal Advocates
- Defense Research Institute
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Education:
- Claremont McKenna College, B.A. (magna cum laude), 1991
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D. (cum laude), 1994
Born: 1969
Gina M. Rossi
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: rossig@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
- Transportation
- Mediators & Arbitrators
- Construction & Design
- Health Care
- Medical Malpractice
- Hospitality & Retail
- Environmental, Natural Resources & Toxic Tort Law
Admitted
- Illinois, 2008
- Colorado, 2014
- Utah, 2018
- Missouri, 2020
- Kansas, 2020
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Utah
- U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Memberships:
- Utah State Bar
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Education:
- University of Dayton, B.A. (magna cum laude), 2005
- The John Marshall Law School, J.D. (magna cum laude), 2008
Born: 1982
Craig A. Sargent
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: sargentc@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Health Care
- Medical Malpractice
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
- Transportation
Admitted
- Colorado, 1988
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- American, Colorado (Professionalism Committee), Arapahoe County and Denver Bar Associations
- Colorado Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Defense Research Institute
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Education:
- The Ohio State University, B.A., 1984
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., 1988
Born: 1962
Curtiss S. Schreiber
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: schreiberc@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Appellate
- Business Law
- Employment
- Healthcare/Medical Malpractice
- Premises Liability
- Professional Liability
- Product Liability
Admitted
- Illinois, 2011
- Colorado, 2022
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Memberships:
- Chicago Bar Association
- Chicago Healthcare Risk Management Society
- Appellate Lawyers Association
Education:
- Augsburg College, B.A. (summa cum laude), 2008
- The University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 2011
Kendra K. Smith
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: smithk@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Employment
- Public Entities
- Administrative & Regulatory Law
Admitted
- Illinois, 2011
- Colorado, 2017
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- The Chicago Bar Association
Education:
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S., 2008
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 2011
Born: 1987
Joshua A. Sommers
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: sommersj@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy
- Hospitality & Retail
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Transportation
- Sports & Recreation
Admitted
- Colorado, 2014
- Nevada, 2014
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
Memberships:
- State Bar of Nevada
- American Health Lawyers Association
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Education:
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.A., 2007
- William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, J.D., 2012
Born: 1983
Brian L. Taylor
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: taylorb@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Product Liability
- Public Entities
- Transportation
- Construction & Design
- Sports & Recreation
Admitted
- Montana, 1997
- U.S. District Court, District of Montana
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Memberships:
- State Bar of Montana
- Cascade County and Yellowstone Area Bar Associations
- Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
- International Association of Defense Counsel
Education:
- Montana State University, B.A., 1994
- Gonzaga University, J.D. (magna cum laude), 1997
Born: 1971
Heather A. Thomas
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: thomash@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Construction & Design
- Coverage Litigation
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Real Estate Litigation
- Environmental, Natural Resources & Toxic Tort Law
- Hospitality & Retail
- Sports & Recreation
Admitted
- Colorado, 2001
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Memberships:
- Colorado Bar Association
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Education:
- Colorado State University, B.S., 1995
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2001
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, LL.M., 2009
Born: 1972
Theresa A. Vogel
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: vogelt@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Appellate
- Coverage Litigation
- Employment
- Premises Liability
- Professional Liability
- Public Entities
- Transportation
- Product Liability
- Hospitality & Retail
- Construction & Design
- Administrative & Regulatory Law
Admitted
- Colorado, 2005
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- American, Colorado, Colorado Women's and Denver Bar Associations
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
Education:
- Macalester College, B.A., 2000
- The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D., 2005
Born: 1978
Zachary D. Wagner
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: wagnerz@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Appellate
- Employment
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Public Entities
- Real Estate Litigation
Admitted
- Colorado, 2011
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Memberships:
- Colorado and Denver Bar Associations
Education:
- University of Arkansas, B.A. (summa cum laude), 2007
- University of Colorado Law School, J.D., 2011
Born: 1985
Bob Weiner
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: weinerr@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Employment
- Hospitality & Retail
- Premises Liability
- Transportation
- Sports & Recreation
Admitted
- Pennsylvania (Inactive), 1991
- Colorado, 1992
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Education:
- University of Pittsburgh, B.A., 1988
- Valparaiso School of Law, J.D., 1991
Born: 1965
Ryan L. Winter
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: winterr@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
- Public Entities
- Premises Liability
- Construction & Design
- Hospitality & Retail
- Sports & Recreation
Admitted
- Colorado, 2000
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (Denver Chapter Vice President)
- ALFA International
Education:
- Kansas State University, B.A. (Phi Beta Kappa), 1996
- University of Colorado Law School, J.D., 2000
Born: 1973
Jacob R. Woods
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: woodsj@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Transportation
- Hospitality & Retail
- Sports & Recreation
Admitted
- Colorado, 2010
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- National Association Railroad Trial Counsel
Education:
- Colorado State University, B.A., 2007
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2010
Born: 1985
James C. Worthen
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: worthenj@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Coverage Litigation
- Employment
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
- Transportation
- Construction & Design
- Environmental, Natural Resources & Toxic Tort Law
- Healthcare/Medical Malpractice
- Hospitality & Retail
- Sports & Recreation
Admitted
- Wyoming, 2005
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Shoshone and Arapahoe Tribal Court
Memberships:
- Wyoming State Bar
- Natrona County Bar Association
- Defense Lawyers Association of Wyoming
- J. Reuben Clark Law Society
- ALFA International
- Defense Research Institute
Education:
- University of Wyoming, B.S. (Pi Sigma Alpha), 2001
- University of Wyoming College of Law, J.D., 2005
Born: 1979
Paul T. Yarbrough
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: yarbroughp@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Transportation
- Sports & Recreation
Admitted
- New Mexico, 1988
- Colorado, 2015
- U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Memberships:
- State Bar of New Mexico (Personnel Board)
- ALFA International (Transportation Practice Group, Steering Committee)
- American Board of Trial Advocates (Associate Member)
- American Inns of Court (Master Bencher)
- American Trucking Association
- Colorado Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Defense Research Institute
- Transportation Lawyers Association
- New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
- Trucking Industry Defense Association
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Education:
- The University of New Mexico, B.A., 1984
- The University of New Mexico, J.D., 1988
Born: 1962
Ethan E. Zweig
Denver, CO
- E-Mail: zweige@hallevans.com
Practice Areas
- Appellate
- Construction & Design
- Professional Liability
- Public Entities
- Coverage Litigation
Admitted
- Colorado, 2012
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Education:
- Ithaca College, B.S., 2001
- Brooklyn Law School, J.D. (magna cum laude), 2012
Born: 1980
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- Robert M. Ferm
- William R. Floyd
- Kenneth H. Lyman
- Joyce H. Nakamura
- Susan G. Ridgeway
Of Counsel
- Mark A. Bartholomaei
- Thomas L. Beam
- Deborah M. Kellam
- Richard L. Murray Jr.
- T. Thomas Singer
- Gainer M. Waldbillig
Counsel
- Alexandria L. Bell
- Kurt R. Bonds
- Yuliya Brady
- Alice A. Craig
- Talia G. Damrow
- Troy R. Dickerson
- Ike M. Eckert
- Thomas W. Farrell
- W. Andrew Figel
- Steven L. Gonzales
- Elizabeth M. Judy
- Brian D. Kennedy
- Edmund M. Kennedy
- Adam R. Knecht
- Kristan E. Lehtinen
- Cari E. Neill
- Ronald E. Neroda
- Nadia H. Patrick
- John F. Peters
- Meghan A. Sheridan
- J. Fred Simpson
- Erin E. Snow
- Todd B. Tuggle
Senior Associates
- Tucker E. Allen
- Francesca M. Coleman
- Nicholas J. Deaver
- M. Taylor Feero
- Tanya M. Fraser
- Amanda G. Hunter
- Emma K. Knight
- David M. Sexton
Associates
- Madison M. Aguirre
- Tyler D. Baker
- David A. Belsheim
- Jordan M. Brickman
- Christopher T. Brousseau
- Sean T. Carlson
- Standley J. Cassavant
- Jeff D. Clarke
- Svetlana V. Como
- Cella P. Dabelea
- Charles E. Deskins II
- Catherine A. Freeman
- Serena S. Gudino
- Dakotah L. Hamilton
- Michael C. Helland
- Aaron A. Helmberger
- Greyson D. Hill
- Austin D. Huff
- Shannon M. Hurley
- Edward A. Khatskin
- Robin A. Koogler
- Lauren M. LaRance
- Geraldo E. Parrilla
- Jarod B. Penniman
- Josh M. Raaz
- Dan W. Ray
- Stephen P. Ruiz
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- Madeleine E. Young
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