Super Lawyers - Colorado 2017

JAMES J. L. AHERN

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19751 East Main Street Suite 270

Parker, CO 80138

Tel: 303-840-1190

Fax: 303-841-7620 james@sfullerlaw.com www.sfullerlaw.com James is an award-winning litigator with extensive trial experience. He is a former prosecutor who now focuses his practice on family law, criminal defense, and large, complex personal injury cases. James is a problem solver who practices law with compassion and empathy. He is known not only for his zealous advocacy and trial skills, but also for his ability to artfully negotiate and creatively resolve cases. James routinely handles complex, high-asset divorces for high-net-worth individuals. He regularly assists clients with emotional and often highly contested child related issues. In his criminal defense practice, James has successfully defended numerous clients facing serious felony and misdemeanor charges including assault, sexual assault, burglary, menacing, domestic violence, and DUI/DWAI.

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FAMILY LAW
ALANA M. ANZALONE

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2727 Bryant Street Suite 102

Denver, CO 80211

Tel: 877-256-6933

Fax: 570-826-2719 alana.anzalone@anzalonelaw.com www.anzalonelaw.com Attorney Alana Anzalone moved to Colorado after 6 years of practicing in the Pennsylvania location and opened a branch office of Anzalone Law Offices in Denver, Colorado. Attorney Anzalone dedicates her efforts in representing personal injury clients and those who were injured as a result of another’s negligent conduct. Throughout her practice, Attorney Alana Anzalone has obtained many favorable settlements for victims of motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice claims, and slip and falls. Alana Anzalone is an active member in the Colorado Bar Association, Denver Bar Association, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Colorado Women’s Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Pennsylvania Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice.

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAIN TIFF
REBECCA R. BAER

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1772 Emerson Street Denver, CO 80218 Tel: 303-832-4200

Fax: 303-832-9322 rebecca@littmanfamilylaw.com www.littmanfamilylaw.com Rebecca devotes her practice exclusively to family law. She is dedicated to serving her clients with integrity, efficiency and an understanding that every client has unique needs. A compassionate and tenacious attorney, Rebecca will work vigorously to successfully settle your case and has effective litigation experience when settlement cannot be reached. It is important to Rebecca that she and her clients are partners in the legal process. She ensures her clients are able to make informed decisions in their best interests.

FAMILY LAW
CHRISTOPHER D. BRYAN

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625 East Hyman Avenue Suite 201

Aspen, CO 81611

Tel: 970-925-1936

Fax: 970-925-3008 cbryan@garfieldhecht.com www.garfieldhecht.com Christopher D. Bryan is a shareholder with the Aspen-based law firm Garfield & Hecht, P.C., a full-service, AV-rated firm with offices throughout the western slope of Colorado. He has appeared in hundreds of hearings, trials, and appeals in the state and federal courts, including arbitration proceedings. Chris has handled diverse business, commercial, and banking cases, along with construction litigation and real estate disputes. He also practices bankruptcy law and appellate litigation. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago Law School.

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BUSINESS LI TIGATION
CASEY S. CASSINIS

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9596 Metro Airport Avenue Broomfield, CO 80021

Tel: 303-867-1567

Fax: 303-867-1565 cscassinis@schadenlaw.com www.schadenlaw.com Casey S. Cassinis is a partner at Schaden & Cassinis, PLLC where she practices civil litigation. Ms. Cassinis has been fighting for her clients’ rights for over a decade in cases involving personal injury, product liability, bad faith insurance, aviation, and contract disputes. She has litigated in multiple jurisdictions in both state and federal courts, argued in front of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and successfully appealed an issue before the Alabama Supreme Court. In 2014, Ms. Cassinis secured a $10.7 million judgment in a contract matter. Ms. Cassinis is a member of the Colorado Bar and proudly serves on the Board of the Colorado Women’s Bar Association and The Colorado Lawyer.

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CIVIL LI TIGATION: PLAIN TIFF
SARA M. CATES

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1725 Gaylord Street Denver, CO 80206 Tel: 303-331-1700

Fax: 303-355-0252 scates@blochchapleau.com www.blochchapleau.com Ms. Cates’ practice is primarily dedicated to representing men in high conflict divorces and parenting time disputes. Consequently, a majority of Ms. Cates’ practice involves complex financial issues including business valuations, asset and debt division, spousal maintenance and child support, as well as defense of protection orders and parenting time restrictions. Ms. Cates also focuses on representing clients in same-sex relationships, and has published several articles in Out Front Magazine concerning Civil Unions, second parent versus same parent adoptions, and the changing landscape of same sex marriage in Colorado. Ms. Cates’ primary goal is to guide her clients with honesty and compassion while maintaining her role as an aggressive advocate.

FAMILY LAW
ROBERTSON B. COHEN

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1720 South Bellaire Street Suite 205

Denver, CO 80222

Tel: 303-933-4529

Fax: 866-230-8268 rcohen@cohenlawyers.com www.cohenlawdenver.com Board Certified as a Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist by the American Board of Certification, Rob Cohen is an advocate for his clients and dedicated to the profession of law. Cohen’s practice includes serving as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Panel Trustee for the District of Colorado, in addition to representing debtors and creditors within consumer and business bankruptcy matters. Cohen has spent hundreds of pro bono hours serving in various legal aid clinics and via the Faculty of Federal Advocates. Rob is a regular speaker at CLEs and continues to publish as time permits. Through many years of hard work and a determination to achieve justice for his clients Cohen has earned a well-deserved reputation for getting results.

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JAMES M. CORDES

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Denver, CO 80237

Tel: 303-458-5500

Fax: 303-964-1900 jcordes@kaplan-law.com www.kaplan-law.com James M. Cordes is an attorney at Kaplan Law, L.L.C., a boutique family law and legal malpractice litigation and appellate firm. James has tried complex family la w and civil cases in courtrooms across Colorado, working with clients to develop an aggressive legal strategy tailored to their budget. James’ experience at both the trial and appellate level helps him give clients expert advice on whether to maximize their outcome through settlement or proceed to trial. He has successfully tried nearly every aspect of family law cases, from initial dissolutions and emergency restrictions to complex contempt cases. James is a contributing author to the Colorado Lawyer and has been selected as one of the top 100 family law attorneys by the National Advocates. He is honored to be selected to 2017 Rising Stars.

FAMILY LAW
CHARLES CRICHTON

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730 17th Street Suite 635

Denver, CO 80202

Tel: 303-393-6666

Fax: 303-393-0132 ccrichton@kandkpc.com www.kandkpc.com Charlie Crichton is an experienced Denver personal injury attorney who is a tireless and zealous advocate for his clients. He started working at Kidneigh & Kaufman, P.C. in 2011 and became a partner in 2015. Since joining the firm, Charlie has obtained numerous successful settlements on behalf of his clients, and has significant courtroom experience in both state and federal court, including trials and appeals. Charlie has had the privilege of representing clients on a wide variety of cases, including premises liability, slip and falls, car accidents, trucking accidents, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, bad faith, products liability, and medical malpractice, to name just a few. His favorite part of the job is being able to represent victims and and assist those people who were hurt by someone else’s negligence.