As an experienced trial advocate, Al guides financial institutions, businesses and fiduciaries through complex, high-stakes disputes.

Overview

Al understands that clients in litigation want results, not process for its own sake. They rely on him to advise them and press their position when conflicts escalate and the consequences are significant. That starts with understanding what success looks like for each client, whether that means pursuing claims aggressively, maximizing financial recovery, clearing a fiduciary of liability, or crafting a negotiated business solution that resolves the dispute on the client's terms.

Al's clients range from national financial institutions and corporate trustees to closely held companies and business owners in conflict over control and ownership. In every matter, he brings the perspective of a seasoned litigator and former felony prosecutor who has first-chaired more than 35 jury trials and 100 contested hearings. That courtroom experience informs how he assesses risk and how he leverages each phase of the litigation process, from discovery through dispositive motions and trial, to move the matter toward an outcome that serves the client's interests.

Experience

  • Litigated a Fortune 50 lender's enforcement of a defaulted $32 million commercial loan against a major developer, resulting in an eight-figure settlement on the eve of trial.
  • Secured a judgment for defendants on all claims in a bankruptcy-related fraudulent transfer action seeking approximately $18 million, following a seven-day bench trial.
  • Won a complete defense award for a national real estate developer against contract and business tort claims exceeding $1.2 million, following a final arbitration hearing on the merits.
  • Recovered $655,000 for an agricultural company in multi-defendant fraud and civil theft litigation after extensive discovery and motion practice.
  • Obtained a confidential settlement for a former top-tier distributor against a Fortune 1000 multi-level marketing company shortly before the final arbitration hearing.
  • Achieved a complete discharge from liability for a Fortune 50 corporate trustee in a contested fiduciary dispute, including withdrawal of all objections and court approval of the trustee's accounting.

Recognitions

Recognitions

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, 2023-2025

Professional & Civic Activities

Professional & Civic Activities

Jefferson Center for Mental Health, Former Chair, Board of Directors

Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs

Faculty of Federal Advocates

Colorado Bar Association

Denver Bar Association

Mile High United Way Catalyst Society

Admissions

  • Colorado
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Education

Harvard Law School, J.D.

Ithaca College, B.A., Psychology, summa cum laude

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