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LITIGATION

Wood, Ris & Hames' litigation department, a traditional strength of the firm, encompasses insurance, business and corporate defense work, as well as representation of plaintiff's claims. The firm has an accomplished and experienced staff of attorneys prepared to handle all aspects of civil litigation, including personal injury, product liability, environmental and toxic tort, property, professional malpractice (legal, dental, medical, real estate, etc.), construction defect, defamation, contracts, employment and wage discrimination, ski liability, workers compensation, municipal and governmental entities, real estate litigation, insurance coverage matters, subrogation and architects', engineers' and contractors' liability. The firm also handles cases involving environmental claims include those involving asbestos, toxic spills, exposure, etc. The firm's litigation practice is soundly based in every area of civil litigation and appellate practice before all state and federal courts in Colorado.

The firm has handled insurance and insurance coverage matters for more than 50 years. These matters include representation of company insureds, first party coverage disputes and representation in "bad faith" litigation and contract disputes.

The firm recognizes the importance of prompt resolution of all contested matters and is well versed and experienced in every area of alternative dispute resolution. In addition, several of the firm's attorneys have been trained as "mediators" prepared to handle resolution of contested matters referred to them for arbitration or settlement.

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONAL

The firm's business practice provides comprehensive counseling to businesses of all sizes, from small emerging companies to diverse multi-national corporations, as well as institutional clients. We serve clients at various stages of development from planning and initial start-up decisions, such as business organization and structure, to disposition by acquisition or merger. Our lawyers familiarize themselves with each client's business goals and objectives. By knowing more about a particular client's business, we are uniquely qualified to provide advice regarding day-to-day needs, as well as major business decisions. We have substantial experience in mergers and acquisitions, preparation and review of business contracts, employment and personal issues, tax matters, business restructuring, bankruptcy and commercial litigation. Wood, Ris & Hames is committed and prepared to assist our clients' needs concerning the ever changing and complex business environment. We provide a wide range of services and counsel to corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, developers, lending institutions, insurance companies, professional organizations and individuals.

REAL ESTATE

The firm’s real estate practice has a long and established history of representing clients in all areas of commercial, industrial, and residential real estate law. We provide a full range of legal services necessary for the purchase, sale, leasing, financing, development, and foreclosure of real property. In addition, we have substantial experience in negotiating, preparing and reviewing complex leases for both landlords and tenants, with extensive experience in office, industrial and warehouse leasing. We also handle the purchase, sale or lease of residential property for individual clients, executives and employees of corporate clients.

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