- Wrongful DeathOur first priority is to ensure personal injury clients receive the compensation they deserve to live full, happy lives. We have a diverse personal injury practice and offer representation in these areas: general negligence; vehicular accidents; products liability; professional negligence; medical malpractice; wrongful death; insurance bad faith; recreational injuries; premise liability, including slip and fall.
- FraudObtained summary judgment and denial of class certification in multi-million dollar securities fraud action asserted against financial institution.
- Corporate LawSalowa Khan is a senior paralegal at Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C. She has over 8 years of experience in assisting with civil and corporate litigation matters. She provides support to our attorneys with research, document review and trial with a particular emphasis on e-discovery.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsPractice areas include: raising capital through debt or security offerings, mergers and acquisitions, maintaining compliance, venture capital financing, buy-outs and privatization.
- Business FormationJennifer regularly counsels businesses on a range of commercial contracts, including licensing agreements, vendor agreements, merchandising agreements, distributor agreements, SaaS agreements, purchase and sale agreements, commercial lease agreements, business formation and entity organizational documents, among others.
- Business DisputesAveril K. Andrews specializes in complex commercial litigation & business disputes. Prior to joining Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C., Averil practiced in Miami and Los Angeles, handling all aspects of litigation in federal and state courts and arbitrations including jury trial and appellate work. Her practice has touched an array of industries and areas of law including, intellectual property, entertainment, technology, securities, real estate, pharmaceuticals, corporate divorce, legal malpractice, and international law.
- Business TransactionsThe transactional lawyers at Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C. provide careful legal planning and guidance in: contract negotiations, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, partnership, shareholder, supplier and licensing agreements, business and commercial transactions, and trademark and patent protection.
- Limited Liability CompaniesPatrick J. Russell has been a transactional and business attorney for more than thirty five years and his primary areas of practice include an emphasis on federal and state securities law, corporate and partnership law, limited liability companies, taxation, general business and commercial litigation. His securities and corporate law experience includes public and private offerings, acquisitions, mergers, venture capital financing transactions, SEC reporting requirements applicable to public companies and their affiliates, SEC enforcement actions and stock transfer matters for individuals and transfer agents. Patrick also has substantial experience with issues applicable to corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and limited partnerships; individual and entity taxation matters; real estate matters; contract negotiation and preparation; secured and unsecured loan transactions; employee stock option and incentive plans; oil and gas matters; distributorships; employment matters; purchase and sale of businesses; and intellectual property matters. In addition, Patrick’s practice includes commercial litigation matters in both federal and state courts, and has represented clients in arbitration, mediation and regulatory matters. Patrick has provided representation to a diverse group of private and public companies and individuals.
- Trade Secrets
- Intellectual PropertyPrior to joining the Firm, Vandana served as General Counsel to a publicly traded intellectual property licensing company and served as Chief IP Counsel to a telecommunications company.
- Workers CompensationKrystal L. Bigley, MSLA, is an experienced Firm Administrator. She holds a B.A. from Metropolitan State College of Denver, Colorado in Political Science with certificate in Public Administration. After graduation, Krystal worked in operations management focusing on human resources, workers compensation, unemployment, payroll, and accounting at Job Store Staffing. While working, she completed studies at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and obtained a M.S. in Legal Administration. Krystal graduated and worked as an office administrator for a national employment law firm before joining the team at Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C. in 2010. As the Firm Administrator, she has a strong skill set in law firm management, she performs human resources, financial, accounting, payroll, facilities, information technology, and marketing duties.
- Wrongful TerminationWe successfully represent both plaintiffs and defendants in matters of employment law. Our broad-based practice has resulted in Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C.’s impressive position as a leading Colorado employment law specialist. Areas of representation include: employment contracts, Title VII discrimination, disability and age discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment training, whistleblower protection, wage disputes, trade secret and non-compete protection, and litigation.
- Employment Discrimination
- Employment ContractCounseling. We help our clients take stock of the IP they own, IP that they should acquire, and assets that could be sold or monetized. We review and update employment agreements that fail to adequately protect our client’s IP or alternatively we provide guidance to employees transitioning and safeguard against inadvertent technology transfer.
- Employment LitigationWe are also closely monitoring the legal implications raised by these events. We are prepared to offer guidance to navigate the myriad challenges posed by COVID-19, including employment issues, contractual obligations, force majeure events and other legal matters. Whatever your legal requirement, we remain available to assist you.
- Non-compete AgreementCo-Presenter: Employment Contract Issues: Independent Contractor v. Employee and Non-Disclosure and Non-Compete Agreements, Boulder Area Human Resources Association Annual Legal and Benefit Update, August 2009.
- Severance AgreementBrenton L. Gragg practices both transactional law and litigation because he finds that knowledge of one area augments his practice in the other. In his transactional practice, Brenton drafts and negotiates residential and commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, employment and severance agreements, and mechanic’s liens and assignments. Brenton also assists clients with corporate structuring and formation, documenting loans, and private securities transactions. Brenton frequently works with start-ups and marijuana companies as they navigate the legal landscape.
- Sexual Harassment
- Real Estate LitigationAllen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C.; Colorado Lawyers; Denver Colorado Attorneys: civil litigation, complex civil litigation, commercial litigation transactional banking law, employment law, intellectual property, business securities and real estate law
- Construction LitigationMost often, we’re able to negotiate resolutions that avoid costly trials. But if we go to court, expect tenacious litigators on your side, among the most skilled and respected in these matters: bankruptcy, contract disputes, employment issues, anti-trust matters, mergers and acquisitions, securities, business torts, lender liability, real estate disputes, insurance issues, and construction disputes.
- Real Estate TransactionsEric R. Jonsen’s practice primarily focuses on litigation, commercial litigation, real estate transactions, malpractice and insurance. Starting in 2006, in addition to his private practice, Eric became general counsel to a local bank, as well as to a real estate developer on a $100,000,000 real estate project in Broomfield, Colorado.
- Personal InjuryWe understand the physical, emotional and financial hardship that a negligent action can create. Our goal is to help personal injury victims recover their lives in every way possible.
- Medical MalpracticeTerri began her career as a Medical Malpractice Legal Assistant in California. She attended Humphreys University studying Paralegal Studies and is a member of NALA The Paralegal Association. She has more than 24 years of experience as a legal assistant/paralegal in various areas of the law and has worked at the Firm for over 20 years.
- Estate PlanningReal Estate Litigation. We successfully represent property owners and mangers, developers, commercial tenants and real estate professionals.
- Probate
- BankruptcyBailey Pompea practices general civil litigation in both state and federal courts, with a focus in commercial, insurance, construction and bankruptcy litigation.
- ForeclosureBrenton’s litigation practice ranges from tenant evictions in county court to appeals in the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He represents clients in individual actions, class actions, contentious business breakups, bankruptcy proceedings, and arbitration before the American Arbitration Association. Brenton litigates mechanic’s liens in state court foreclosure actions and bankruptcy proceedings.
- Tax Law