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Diane Vaksdal Smith

Diane Vaksdal Smith

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Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 50% Employment / Labor
    27 years
  • 50% Appeals
    27 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (35%-45%), Hourly ($350-$400/hour)

Contact Information
  • Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C.
    40 Inverness Drive East
    Englewood, CO 80112
    Office: 303-792-5595
    Office: 888-895-2080
    Fax: 303-708-0527
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I focus my practice on employment issues, representing both employers and employees, in cases involving claims of wrongful discharge, wrongful termination and... more

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License

28 years since Diane Vaksdal Smith was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Colorado Active 1984 05/06/2012
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Work Experience
Position Duration
Shareholder at Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine, PC 1997–present
Contract Magistrate Judge at 17th Judicial District 1996–2002

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Denver College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1984
University of Wisconsin, Superior BS - Bachelor of Science 1980

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Preeiminent Martindale-Hubbell 2011
2011 People's Best Employment Lawyer Colorado Law Week 2011
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Arapahoe County Bar Association
Executive Board Member Association of Wage and Hour Attorneys
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Answers: 3 Legal Answers
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1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications
Article Publication Date
The Common Law Employee Versus the Independent Contractor: A Legal Primer ABA Law Practice Magazine 2010
Hostile Workplace Claims: The New Battleground Burg Simpson 2006
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Real Property Legal Issues Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veterans 2011

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