Marsha M. Piccone

Practice Areas

Marsha is a seasoned trial and appellate lawyer and Co-Chair of the firm’s Appellate Practice Group. A former judge on the Colorado Court of Appeals, she has served as lead trial and appellate counsel in high-stakes litigation involving multimillion-dollar claims.

Businesses of all sizes rely on Marsha to navigate their most complex legal problems through trial and appeal in state and federal courts throughout the country. She is frequently asked to consult on trial strategy, appeals and complex legal briefing. She centers her practice on cases involving complex commercial disputes, product liability, and torts . Marsha has a particular depth of experience in defending consumer product companies in cases involving vaccines, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. She also serves as an arbitrator in commercial disputes.

As an appellate judge, Marsha authored more than 200 opinions and served on three-judge panels deciding hundreds of other civil and criminal cases involving complex and novel legal concepts. Her experience as a judge and her years of practice as a trial and appellate lawyer have made her a respected and trusted resource for professionals and businesses involved in complex litigation.

Professional Memberships

Colorado Supreme Court Committee on Pattern Civil Jury Instructions | American Arbitration Association | American Bar Foundation, Fellow | Colorado Bar Association | Colorado Bar Foundation, Fellow | American, Colorado, Denver, Arapahoe County and Colorado Women’s Bar Associations | Denver Bar Association | Board of Trustees (former member) | International Association of Defense Counsel | Former Editor, Defense Counsel Journal | Defense Research Institute

Education