- J.D., University of Colorado Law School, Associate Editor - University of Colorado Law Review
- M.S., University of Oxford, United Kingdom
- B.A., University of Colorado, with Distinction
- Colorado
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Lisa is a seasoned trial attorney who represents clients in a variety of general business and construction disputes. She provides representation to public and private clients involved in major infrastructure projects.
Lisa routinely represents her clients from pre-litigation through appeal, providing cost-effective continuity of service throughout the life of a case. She provides practical advice and counsel in forming contractual relationships and resolving disputes without litigation. When litigation or arbitration becomes necessary, Lisa is an aggressive and strategic advocate for her clients. She is adept at managing voluminous electronic discovery; coordinating with subject matter experts; engaging in effective motions practice; and probing witnesses at deposition and trial. As a former criminal prosecutor and law enforcement advisor, Lisa often uncovers crucial facts through third-party subpoenas, open records requests, and public domain searches. She has tried over fifty cases to jury verdict and appeared on clients’ behalf before the Colorado Court of Appeals, Colorado Supreme Court, and United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Lisa has a special emphasis on cases involving misconduct such as harassment, assault, theft, fraud, civil conspiracy, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
Government Service
- Honorable Monica M. Marquez, Colorado Supreme Court, Law Clerk
- Obtained a 2023 jury verdict in favor of a municipality on its claims against engineering consultant;
- Acted as trial and appellate counsel for private client in a $1.5 billion transportation infrastructure project;
- Advised a public power utility in a dispute that threatened a solar renewable energy project;
- Achieved dismissal of claims against regional animal welfare non-profit relating to abuse and neglect investigations;
- Negotiated favorable settlement mid-arbitration on behalf of corporate client in a fee dispute and legal malpractice suit;
- Conducted internal investigation for client regarding allegation of non-compliance with federal immigration law animal;
- Prevailed at the Colorado Court of Appeals in an action against an insurance company for bad faith denial of benefits.