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Provided by Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

DGS lawyers – including many former prosecutors and public defenders – have substantial records of trying lawsuits in front of juries and judges. Their extensive jury trial experience gives them an advantage in narrowing claims and negotiating favorable settlements. The firm also conducts litigation planning, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution, all forms of pre-trial motion and discovery practice and trials and appeals at all levels.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Colorado

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP is a strong and diverse law firm that impresses in a range of matters including antitrust, telecommunications, personal injury and IP litigation. The firm draws on a bench of experienced trial lawyers who are adept across industries. The team has developed particular strength in energy, environmental, commercial and securities matters. It represents clients in disputes involving bankruptcy, intellectual property, securities, mining, environmental/toxic tort, telecommunications and white-collar criminal defense.

Work Highlights

  • Davis Graham & Stubbs represented renewable energy developer Invenergy in litigation contesting the development fees required to obtain the necessary local government permits for its wind and solar energy projects.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Chad Williams
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Chad Williams
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Band 1

Chad Williams practices civil and criminal litigation with a focus on complex white-collar defense. He is experienced in handling cases at the federal level and representing public and private corporations as well as high profile individuals. He currently acts as co-managing partner of Davis Graham & Stubbs.

He's a very strong white-collar professional who gets good cases. He's very well respected in the community.

Chad Williams is smart, creative, purpose-driven and very knowledgeable.

Chad does terrific work in both civil and criminal practice, as well as managing a major law firm in the Denver market.

Chad has an excellent demeanor and is well respected by clients from business leaders to all levels. He also has great, business-oriented judgment.

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Theresa Wardon Benz
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Band 1

Theresa Wardon Benz leads the appellate practice at Davis Graham & Stubbs and has worked on high stakes appeals in areas such as product liability and environmental litigation.

Jacqueline V. Roeder
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Jacqueline V. Roeder
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Band 3

Jacqueline Roeder currently serves as the chair of the firm's trial department and leads the white collar defense and investigations group. Her focus is on internal investigations and white collar defense. She has experience handling cases involving the SEC and DOJ.

Jacqueline Roeder is smart, dedicated and always prepared.

Mark Champoux
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Mark Champoux
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Band 3

Mark Champoux currently serves as the head of the trial and appellate practice at Davis Graham & Stubbs. He has former experience at the US Department of Justice and handles complex litigation matters, in industries covering the energy, defense, real estate, contracts, business torts and product liability sectors.

Clients trust him on big litigation.

Mark is pleasant to work with and a clear, concise communicator.

He's a really smart guy and a sharp lawyer.

Mark is a great litigator who is easy to work with.

He is exceptional at managing complex cases through the court system.

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Tess Hand-Bender
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Band 4

Tess Hand-Bender is an experienced commercial litigator sought after by a wide array of clients, including those from the telecommunications and real estate sectors.

She's thoughtful and a real counsellor who helps clients get what they need through the litigation process.

Tess is a real smart lawyer who does great work.

Ranked Lawyers at
Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

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Colorado

Litigation: Appellate

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Theresa Wardon Benz
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Band 1
Litigation: General Commercial

Mark Champoux
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Mark Champoux
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Band 3
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Tess Hand-Bender
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Band 4
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Chad Williams
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Chad Williams
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Band 1
Jacqueline V. Roeder
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Jacqueline V. Roeder
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Band 3