Case Studies

Results That Speak for Themselves

Our track record of success for Colorado businesses demonstrates our commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes. Here are some of our recent victories.

$2B+
Client Recoveries
500+
Cases Won
92%
Success Rate
25+
Years in Colorado
Major Breach of Contract Victory
Litigation
Colorado Manufacturing Company
$8.2 Million Recovery

Major Breach of Contract Victory

The Challenge

A Colorado manufacturer was left with millions in losses when a key supplier breached a multi-year supply agreement, threatening the company's ability to fulfill customer orders.

Our Approach

We pursued aggressive litigation, conducting extensive discovery to prove willful breach and establish damages. Our trial team prepared detailed financial analyses demonstrating the full scope of our client's losses.

Key Results

  • $8.2 million jury verdict for our client
  • Full recovery of lost profits
  • Awarded attorney fees under contract terms
  • Precedent established for supply chain disputes
Duration: 14 months
Tech Startup Acquisition
M&A
Denver Technology Company
$45 Million

Tech Startup Acquisition

The Challenge

A rapidly growing Denver tech company received acquisition interest from a larger competitor. The founders needed guidance on deal structure, earnout provisions, and protecting key employees.

Our Approach

We negotiated favorable deal terms including significant earnout protections, employee retention packages, and founder consulting agreements. Our due diligence team identified and resolved potential IP issues before closing.

Key Results

  • $45 million sale price achieved
  • Favorable earnout structure protecting seller interests
  • Key employees retained with enhanced packages
  • Clean closing with no post-close disputes
Duration: 4 months
Partnership Dispute Resolution
Litigation
Colorado Restaurant Group
Business Preservation

Partnership Dispute Resolution

The Challenge

A successful restaurant group faced internal turmoil when one partner attempted to freeze others out of management decisions and redirect business opportunities to a competing venture.

Our Approach

We obtained emergency injunctive relief to prevent further harm, then pursued claims for breach of fiduciary duty and accounting. Through strategic litigation and negotiation, we achieved a favorable buyout of the wrongdoing partner.

Key Results

  • Immediate injunctive relief obtained
  • Partner forced to sell at fair value
  • Business operations preserved throughout
  • $2.1 million in damages recovered
Duration: 8 months
Employment Class Action Defense
Employment
Regional Retail Chain
$15 Million Exposure

Employment Class Action Defense

The Challenge

A regional retailer faced a class action alleging wage and hour violations across 50+ Colorado locations, with potential exposure exceeding $15 million.

Our Approach

We developed a comprehensive defense strategy, challenging class certification and conducting detailed statistical analysis of time records. Our team also implemented prospective compliance measures to protect against future claims.

Key Results

  • Class certification denied
  • Individual claims settled for fraction of exposure
  • Compliance program implemented company-wide
  • No admission of liability
Duration: 18 months
Downtown Denver Development
Real Estate
Colorado Real Estate Developer
$120 Million Project

Downtown Denver Development

The Challenge

A developer sought to build a mixed-use project in downtown Denver, requiring complex zoning approvals, public financing incentives, and resolution of title issues with adjacent property owners.

Our Approach

We navigated the entitlement process, negotiated a TIF arrangement with the city, resolved boundary disputes with neighbors, and structured the financing with multiple lenders.

Key Results

  • All zoning approvals obtained
  • $20 million in TIF financing secured
  • Title issues resolved without litigation
  • Project on track for completion
Duration: 24 months
Non-Compete Enforcement Victory
Employment
Colorado Software Company
Trade Secret Protection

Non-Compete Enforcement Victory

The Challenge

A key executive left to join a competitor, taking proprietary customer data and trade secrets despite clear contractual restrictions. The competitor began soliciting our client's largest accounts.

Our Approach

We obtained a temporary restraining order within 72 hours of filing, followed by a preliminary injunction. We then pursued claims against both the former employee and the competitor.

Key Results

  • Immediate TRO enforced non-compete
  • Preliminary injunction granted
  • Trade secrets returned and protected
  • Settlement included payment and extended restrictions
Duration: 6 months

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