Michael initially joined the firm of Bruno, Colin, Jewell & Lowe as a law clerk, becoming an associate attorney for the firm after passing the bar. Michael has thus focused his practice on the representation of public safety employees for his entire legal career. A trial lawyer appearing primarily for the defense, he deals with the unique complexities of representing public safety employees in civil, criminal, and administrative cases. In his career he has tried cases through to verdict in Colorado State and Federal Courts, as well as argued appellate matters before the Colorado and 10th Circuit Courts of Appeal. He has been an Adjunct Professor of Trial Practice at the University of Denver College of Law, and in that capacity coached the University of Denver ABA Trial Team for three years. During his career, Mike has responded to over 350 critical incidents and represented over 1,000 involved first responders in that capacity.
He received his undergraduate education at the University of Colorado, Boulder, taking a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with a minor in Philosophy. He received his J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law, where he was a General Editor for the Law Review and a member of the ABA Trial Team. He would later return to coach the ABA Trial Team as an Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy. He is a member of the Colorado State Bar, United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as the Faculty of Federal Advocates.
EDUCATION
- J.D., University of Denver, 2001
- General Editor, University of Denver Law Review
- B.A., University of Colorado, 1997
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE:
Colorado
United States District Court, Colorado
10th Circuit Court of Appeals
LEGAL MEMBERSHIPS
Colorado State Bar
Faculty of Federal Advocates
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Michael’s primary personal focus is his family. He is also an avid alpine climber, spending the winter months on Colorado’s abundant ice and the summer months on its abundant rock.
DAVID M. GODDARD
SHAREHOLDER
HEIDI J. HUGDAHL
Of Counsel
HEATHER D. KUHLMAN
Associate Attorney
JULIE BOZEMAN
Paralegal
JENNIFER FATE
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR