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Commercial Litigation

It is a fact of life and business that disputes will arise โ€“ among business partners, shareholders, competitors or anyone affected by their transactions. When our clients find themselves facing such a dispute, our trial lawyers zealously represent their interests throughout the process, whether that is at trial, arbitration, during settlement, or on appeal. Our trial attorneys are battle tested. We regularly try state and federal, civil and criminal cases for clients of all sizes before juries, courts, arbitrators and administrative hearings officers โ€“ in Colorado and throughout the nation. Our trial lawyers conduct litigation planning, all forms of pre-trial motions and discovery, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution, trials, and appeals at all levels. Our extensive experience gives us an advantage in preparing cases for trial and negotiating favorable settlements. We are proud of the substantial record of our trial lawyers โ€“ including many former prosecutors and public defenders.

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP trial attorneys have particular expertise in high-stakes and high-value business disputes, civil litigation, and natural resources litigation. Our team has represented clients in industries that run the gamut from oil and gas to wind and solar, technology to construction. With a team of more than 40 lawyers, clients benefit from our bench strength and the specialized knowledge each individual attorney carries.

The best resolution may not mean going to the ends of the earth. This is why we take great care to evaluate cases, efficiently staff them, conduct targeted discovery, and employ appropriate technological support, such that our litigation makes the ultimate business sense for our clients.

DGS lawyers offer alternative methods of dispute resolution when conventional litigation is not available or is not the most effective way to resolve a problem. We counsel clients on interpretation of arbitration and dispute resolution clauses, as well as choice of law and forum selection provisions.

The DGS litigation team is frequently recognized for their trial achievements. Chambers & Partners recently remarked that the DGS โ€œtrial department continues to impress in the Colorado market.โ€ Several DGS partners have been named Litigation Stars by Benchmark Litigation, and have been named in Colorado Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.

Representative Experience

  • Defended a $15 million class action in federal court alleging that our client, a large insurance exchange company, did not provide a discount for safety features to the class of auto insureds in violation of a Nevada statute. A jury trial was avoided when our motion for judgment on the pleadings was granted on the grounds that the matter should have been handled administratively.
  • Represented software app company against a large aviation company in connection with the development of apps for the display of aviation airport charts. The jury awarded $43.1 million in favor of our client on claims of breach of contract, fraud, and intentional interference.
  • Represented an independent energy company in a putative class action brought on behalf of royalty owners seeking the recovery of royalties on all gas flared from North Dakota wells. We served as lead counsel of a joint defense group in approximately 10 related cases making similar allegations against all major North Dakota producers. All of these cases were dismissed.
  • Regularly handle environmental and natural resources claims valued in excess of $100 million for several major oil and gas companies.

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News & Events

DGS Ranks Among 2023 Best Law Firms

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP was named among the 2023 U.S. News โ€“ Best Lawyersยฎ โ€œBest Law Firmsโ€ by publisher...

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Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP was named among the 2022 โ€œBest Law Firmsโ€ by publisher Woodward/White, Inc. in the latest...

Emily Mendoza Joins DGS As an Associate

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP is pleased to announce that Emily Mendoza has joined the Trial Group as an associate...

Colorado Supreme Court Clarifies Time Requirements for Asserting Third-Party Claims in Construction Defect Litigation

A recent Colorado Supreme Court case has clarified the statutory tolling provision concerning third-party construction defect claims. In Goodman v...

Denver Area Attorneys Shortlisted for Chambers Diversity Awards

DENVER - May 31, 2016 - Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP partner Kenzo Kawanabe and Xcel Energy assistant general counsel...

DGS Hires Three New Trial Attorneys

DENVER - June 1, 2016 - Ericka Houck Englert, Tess Hand-Bender, and Michelle Steinfeld have joined the Trial Department of...

Chambers USA Ranks DGS at the Top for Corporate/M&A and Natural Resources & Environment Practices

DENVER - May 27, 2016 - The 2016 edition of the Chambers USA ranked Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP first...

Kenzo Kawanabe Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers

DENVER - MARCH 15, 2016 - Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP partner Kenzo Kawanabe has been named a Fellow of...

Erin Murphy Joins DGS

DENVER - JANUARY 7, 2016 - Erin Murphy has joined the Trial Department of Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP as...

DGS Names Two New Partners

DENVER - DECEMBER 8, 2015 - Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP has elected two new partners. Mark Champoux and Sam...

DGS Adds Four New Attorneys

DENVER โ€“ November 16, 2015 โ€“ Laura Cerezo and Anna Minkinow have joined the Finance & Acquisitions Department, and Kyler...

DGS Adds Two New Lawyers

DENVER - August 21, 2014 - Jacqueline V. Roeder and Emily L. Wasserman have joined the Trial Department of Davis...

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DGS Expands Trial and Natural Resources Departments with the Addition of Three New Lawyers

DENVER โ€“ MARCH 14, 2014 โ€“ Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP has added three new associates across two of its...

DGS Elects Three New Partners

DENVER โ€“ December 12, 2013 โ€“ Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP has elected Radcliffe Dann IV, Lamont Larsen, and Kristi...

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DGS Partner Chad Williams Named Trial Department Chair & Executive Committee Member

DENVER โ€“ JULY 25, 2013 โ€“ Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP has appointed Chad Williams as chair of the firmโ€™s...

DGS Partner Jeffrey R. Pilkington Appointed District Court Judge For Colorado's First Judicial District

DENVER โ€“ JULY 12, 2013 โ€“ Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today that he has selected Davis Graham & Stubbs partner...

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DENVER โ€“ MAY 24, 2013 โ€“ The 2013 edition of the Chambers USA ranked Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP first...

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DENVER โ€“ MAY 22, 2013 โ€“ Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP attorney Terry Miller was recently honored by the Colorado...

Associate Lauren Merrell Joins DGS

DENVER โ€“ APRIL 4, 2013 โ€“ Lauren Merrell has joined the Finance & Acquisitions Department of Davis Graham & Stubbs...

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