Ethics and Professional Liability:

Co-counsel on the defense team representing a prominent Denver criminal defense attorney, the FBI, and the U.S. Attorneys Office with respect to RICO conspiracy allegations associated with Medicare and Medicaid billing practices, resulting in a dismissal of the claims and affirmation of the Judgment on appeal at the 10th Circuit.

Lead counsel in the defense of a Medicaid/Medicare services provider related to fraud and billing claims raised by the Department of Health and Human Services, resulting in dismissal of the claims and affirmation of the Judgment on appeal at the 10th Circuit.

Co-counsel with the State and acting Special Assistant Attorney General in the defense of negligence claims brought against a Colorado correctional mental health facility and its health care providers related to an inpatient inmate suicide, resulting in dismissal of the claims.

Co-counsel in the defense of dozens of attorneys, doctors, nurses and other health care practitioners and/or institutions with respect to professional liability and/or responsibility claims, including related ethical considerations.

Co-counsel for a major Colorado law firm with respect to a failed merger and the defense of client claims associated with liability for class prosecution costs, resulting in the dismissal of client claims against the law firm.

Lead counsel for a Colorado developer with respect to the defense of an attorney fee dispute with a law firm over representation in the developer’s dispute with a hedge-fund investment partner, resulting in a substantial reduction of the billed services and a resolution favorable to the developer.

Lead counsel for a Las Vegas sublandlord with respect to an attorney fee dispute with a law firm over representation in the sublandlord’s dispute with a casino operator, resulting in a substantial reduction of the billed services and the successful transition of representation to another law firm.

Lead counsel in defense of the largest equine veterinary clinic in Montana with respect to stud semen spoilage claims, resulting in a settlement favorable to the clinic and the institution of protective backstop measures for utility interruptions.

Co-counsel in defense of the largest equine veterinary clinic in Montana with respect to negligence claims, resulting in settlements favorable to the clinic and the institution of additional corporate policies and procedures for risk mitigation purposes.

Part of defense counsel team for the City and County of Denver Police with respect to Section 1983 human rights and misconduct claims against the Department.

Part of defense counsel team for the Colorado Department of Corrections with respect to sexual assault claims against a State prison guard, resulting in dismissal of the claims and reincarceration of the plaintiff due to parole violations.