Member

Representative Matters

• Briefed and presented oral argument to the Colorado Supreme Court to on the legislative history of the Federal and Colorado Arbitration Acts, and obtained a dismissal of a writ of certiorari.
• Represented bank on foreclosure procedures that resulted in a favorable Colorado Court of Appeals decision and denial of certiorari by the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Briefed and presented oral argument on cases involving various issues to the Colorado Court of Appeals and the Colorado Supreme Court.
• Successfully defended a manufacturer against claims exceeding $12M by a terminated distributor before a U.S. District Court jury.
• Obtained a reduction of the tax valuation of a meat processing plant and condominium project in a Board of Assessment Appeals proceeding and Board of Equalization hearings.
• Served as an attorney fee expert in three cases involving trial testimony or depositions
• Advised a youth group and churches regarding the sales and purchases of real property.
• Advised homeowners' associations regarding the enforcement of their covenants.
• Defended a cellular telephone company in two disputes over rights to construct and operate wireless transmission towers.
• Represented a wireless service provider in a dispute over a lease for space on a wireless transmission tower.
• Represented a large, national convenience store chain in several lease disputes.

Professional Activities

• Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association
• Board Member, Second Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel, Girl Scouts Mile Hi Council,1993-2007; General Counsel to Girl Scouts Colorado Council, 2007-present
• Judicial Clerk, United State Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Judge Latham Castle, 1972-73
• Trial counsel and staff judge advocate with the U.S. Navy JAG, 1973-76
• Panel Chair and Member, Legal Fee Arbitration Committee of the Denver Bar Association
• General Counsel to Sherman & Howard, 2008-present

Publications and Presentations

• Lecturer on construction issues at continuing legal education courses sponsored by CLE International, Lorman Educational Services, and the Associated General Contractors of Colorado

Education

• Juris Doctor, University of Chicago Law School, 1972
  
  • Associate Editor, University of Chicago Law Review
• Bachelor of Arts, Marquette University, 1969