Appellate

We represent individuals, small businesses, insurance carriers, and Fortune 500 companies in complex, high-stakes appeals before state and federal courts.

We approach appellate litigation with the same strategic focus we bring to trial work. In many matters, we manage a case from pre-litigation strategy through trial and appeal, preserving key issues throughout the life of the case. We are also frequently retained after another firm has tried the case to assume responsibility for the appeal, providing a fresh perspective to evaluate outcomes, identify appellate issues, and present the strongest possible arguments on review. Our attorneys are both seasoned appellate advocates and experienced trial lawyers, allowing us to frame issues persuasively, position cases strategically, and deliver clear, effective arguments that resonate with appellate courts. 

Our firm has been directly involved in hundreds of appeals and has helped shape the law in Colorado and the American West through published decisions, including matters certified by the United States District Court for the District of Colorado to the Colorado Supreme Court. We are admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the intermediate appellate and supreme courts of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. We are committed to delivering practical, innovative appellate solutions that protect our clients’ interests at every stage.