Jeffrey Larkin Wertz

Jeffrey Larkin Wertz

also known as Jeff Wertz

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Litigation Lawyer at Canonsburg, PA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

3935 Washington Road, Unit 805, Canonsburg, PA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008
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About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 45%

Criminal and civil litigation.

29 years | 500 cases

45%
Business 35%

I consult in the biologics/medical products and cannabis industries and represent small to medium sized companies. I bring my trial experience to the boardroom table and strive to keep my clients out of lawsuits where possible.

27 years | 300 cases

35%
Criminal Defense 10%

felony / white collar / pardons and executive clemency / victim advocacy. I am an expert on the interplay between criminal restitution claims and civil personal injury and business tort claims. Hire someone else if you simply want to plead out.

29 years | 500 cases

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Truck / Automobile / Pedestrian / Intentional Tort. Representing the catastrophically injured and their families in select cases.

29 years | 200 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 450-600 per hour

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 28 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1997

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 28 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1996

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008

Location

Jeffrey Wertz Attorney At Law

3935 Washington Road, Unit 805, Canonsburg, PA, 15317

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Jeffrey Larkin Wertz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (12) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Lucas | May 20, 2015

Knowledgable and easy to work with

Jeff has been incredibly easy to work with. He handled my case quickly and didn't bog me down with a bunch of unnecessary legalese. Should I need a lawyer again in the future, I would definitely hire him again.

Posted by Jennifer | May 19, 2015

Best lawyer I've ever hired!

Jeff Wertz is outstanding amongst lawyers. He is a fair, extremely talented, fast acting lawer who gets the job done! Having used him in many situations for myself and family, he has always gotten the best outcome possible and we are so grateful to call him our lawyer!

Posted by Giovanna | February 4, 2015

Great lawyer!!

Jeff was of great help when dealing with our case. It was really nice to have his help on a situation that we were not in fault at all, and were given a hard time from the faulty side of the accident.

Posted by anonymous | March 3, 2014

Good man in Aspen

I was introduced by a friend and then also referred by my Aspen landlord. He was willing to offer whatever services I preferred, whether hiring more aggressive outside help or handling the situation himself. He immediately gathered evidence and video records. The case was dismissed but when a some...what related issue arose, he was immediately there offering assistance and testimony if needed. I look at him as a trusted friend as well as a lawyer and he only proceeds where you want him to go. He is not a lawyer barnacle looking for an endless ride and salary stream.

Posted by Ken | March 3, 2014

Landlord Litigation

Although I used Jeff's services over five years ago, I found out that he was listed on Avvo and felt I should refer him with an excellent rating. I had rated another attorney on a corporate suit and knew that Jeff was still very active in Aspen. He did such a great job and was so helpful with a p...ersonal suit. My family had recently moved to Aspen and were being taken advantage of by a local landlord at the home we were renting. He handled it with patience and professionalism beyond my expectations. The person we were up against, the owner, was unmanageable and truly impossible to deal with. Jeff took care and command of a situation that was completely out of hand. We went to trial and the landlord returned all of our money with interest, and had her pay his fees. Jeff ,your help is still appreciated. Thanks again, Ken

Jeffrey Wertz

Replied last March 3, 2014

Thank you for the kind words, Ken. It was my pleasure helping your family. I'll never forget the sourpuss look on wackadoo's face when she handed me all your money back and all my fees. Total victory! We did it together!

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Jeffrey Larkin Wertz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Leroi

Litigation lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jeff is one of the very best attorneys that I have encountered in 24 years of practice. I have served as a judge, prosecutor, and private practice attorney and his ethics, morals, and professionalism is simply amazing. I am frankly shocked and appalled that Avvo would not give him a 10.0 rating. I refer any litigation or consultation issues for clients in the Vail-Aspen area or the middle of Colorado for that matter to only Jeff Wertz. I KNOW that they will be in the most capable of hands and that they could trust their lives with Jeff. I had a case against Jeff in which my client was more than difficult and Jeff did not hold it against me. I hold him in the highest of regards and respect him much more than the average attorney. Hiring Jeff might very well be one of the best decisions that you make in your entire life. I would hire him in a heartbeat if I needed him and lived in his geographical area."

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Kip O'Connor

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Jeff when I was a prosecutor in Glenwood Springs and Aspen. He is a highly skilled litigator who is always prepared. His knowledge of the law is excellent. I would highly recommend Jeff to anyone look to hire an attorney."

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Gregory Gordon

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jeff is experienced, highly skilled and professional. I endorse him without reservation."

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Mark Miller

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Whenever I have had a potential client contact me regarding a personal injury or criminal defense matter in the Pitkin County/Aspen area I have referred them to Jeff. He's been very responsive and compassionate about their situation and has been generous with his time even when they might not be able to afford his services. He has also been a very active contributor and an asset providing intelligent responses to questions and issues on our statewide personal injury and criminal defense attorney ListServs."

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Robert Hoover

Litigation lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been opposing counsel against Jeff Wertz on a number of cases involving contractors and mechanics liens. Jeff has always been professional, courteous and well prepared. I highly recommend Jeff for litigation matters."

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Peter Thomas

Unknown lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with and against Jeff on numerous occasions over the past 10 years and wholeheartedly endorse him. He is an outstanding attorney."

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Michael Lindsay

Litigation lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Jeff Wertz as he is a great trial lawyer. I am a Denver attorney who has worked with Jeff on a number of matters over the past ten years. In doing so, I have been co-counsel with Jeff in cases and adverse to Jeff in other cases. Jeff is a very good trial lawyer who is smart, diligent, and invested in acting in his clients' best interests. He is motivated to reach a practical result that resolves the problems being experienced by his clients. In short, I have no hesitation in highly recommending Jeff as a first rate attorney."

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Donald Kaufman

Car accident lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have enjoyed Jeff's friendship and professionalism for 15 years and all the clients I have referred to him over the years have reported back to me that he did an excellent job representing them. I am proud to call him a friend and I would want him to represent me if I needed a lawyer. (Good Guy Who Fights Hard for his Clients!)"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008.

Reciprocal - Suspension issued in PA, 2008

updated on 11/15/2014

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Pennsylvania.

Jeffrey’s comment:

“This is based on nothing more than the Colorado matter. In October of 2003, I accepted shares of ownership in a new business formed with a former client and my firm unfortunately failed to obtain a written informed consent from a former client under R.P.C. 1.8. This oversight was not brought to my attention until 2007. In hindsight, I wish the technical violation had never occurred, but it did and I stand by my decision to accept my share of the blame. I am happy to discuss it at any time”

Suspension issued in CO, 2007

updated on 03/28/2017

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Jeffrey’s comment:

“In October of 2003, I accepted shares of ownership in a new business formed with a former client and my firm unfortunately failed to obtain a written sign-off of the former client's informed consent under R.P.C. 1.8. This oversight was not discovered nor noticed nor brought to my attention until 2007. I never denied that this occurred and I accepted responsibility. Since this matter concluded, I have been fully investigated, accepted, and admitted as a member of the Bar of England and Wales.”

Honors

2012

Bar Transfer Test, General Council of the Bar of England and Wales

2009

Certificate of Academic Standing, Bar Standards Board - London

2008

EAGLE Sponsor, CTLA EAGLE Committee

2005

Supporting Sponsor, Stirling Cup Competition

2005

Notary Public, Colorado Secretary of State

1996

Letter of Recognition for graduation with honors, Dr. John Murray, President of Duquesne University

1996

Letter of Recognition for graduating with honors, Dean Nicholas Cafardi

1996

Conferral of Cum Laude Honors, Duquesne University School of Law

1996

Certificate recognizing Meritorious Service, JURIS, Vol. 29

1996

Certificate of Meritorious Service, Duquesne University School of Law

1996

Certificate of Recognition for Meritorious Service, Environmental Law Society

1995

Editorial Staff, Duquesne Law Review

1995

Editor, JURIS Magazine Duquesne University

1995

Class President, Student Bar Association

1994

elected President of my class, Duquesne University School of Law

1991

Diploma, The American Society of Civil Engineers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Feldman & Wertz, LLP

2000 - Present

Founding Partner, Allen, Wertz & Feldman, LLP

1998 - 2023

Litigator, Private Law Practice

1997 - 1998

Deputy District Attorney, District Attorney's Office - 9th Judicial District

1995 - 1996

Law Clerk, Allegheny County District Attorney's Office

1994 - 1995

Law Clerk, Jones, Gregg, Creehan & Gerace, LLP

1994 - 1995

Law Clerk, Court Of Common Pleas Of Allegheny County

1993 - 1994

Engineer, City of Pittsburgh Water Department

Associations

2020 - Present

United States District Court - Western District of Pennsylvania

Attorney Member

2015 - Present

Asa Packer Society - Lehigh Univ.

Member

2015 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association, International Law and Practice Section

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

International Bar Association

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Barristers and Advocates Committee - IBA

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

NORML UK

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Criminal Law Committee - Int'l Bar Ass'n

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

IBA North American Regional Forum

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

General Council of the Bar of England and Wales

Called to the Bar

2012 - Present

Inner Temple Golf Society

Member

2012 - Present

World Lionfish Hunters Association

Member

2011 - Present

Lehigh lawyers Association

Board Member

2011 - Present

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Sustaining member

2010 - Present

Sueno Del Mar Members Advisory Board

Board Member

2010 - Present

Honourable Society of the Inner Temple - London

Member

2010 - Present

Law Enforcment Against Prohibition

Member

2005 - Present

City of Aspen Liquor Licensing Authority

Board Member

2005 - Present

Aspen Young Professionals Association

Member

2005 - Present

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

National Legal Committee

2005 - Present

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Eagle Committee

Eagle Contributor

2000 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2000 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Attorney and Counselor

2000 - Present

U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

United States Court of Appeals - 10th Circuit

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Attorney and Counselor

1999 - Present

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar

Attorney Member

1998 - Present

Ninth Judicial District Bar Association

Past Treasurer

1998 - Present

Pitkin County Legal Aid

Volunteer Attorney

1997 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Aspen Men's Golf Association

Member

1996 - Present

Duquesne Law Alumni Association

Attorney Member

1994 - Present

Student Bar Association

President of Class

1992 - Present

The National Society of Professional Engineers

Member

1992 - Present

Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers

Member

1991 - Present

Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania

Member

1991 - Present

The American Society of Civil Engineers

Associate Member

2012 - 2013

Aspen Valley Marathon

Official Starter

2010 - 2012

The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple

Student Member

2000 - 2002

City of Aspen Clean Air Advisory Board

Board Member

1999 - 1999

Aspen Design Conference

Volunteer

1997 - 1998

Aspen Buddy Program

Big Buddy

1994 - 1996

Duquesne Law Review

Board Member

1988 - 1990

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

Journeyman

Sample of Legal Cases

Colorado low-impact MVA - Aspen, CO 2021

recovered full liability and UIM policy limits on all three available policies

People v. K.G.

All charges dismissed

People v. R.B.

Mixed verdict. Client acquitted on domestic violence charges and convicted on one non-domestic count

People v. Julie W. Garfield County Court

Dismissed one week before trial

people v. A.R. Pitkin District Court

Dismissed on first day of trial.

Trish v. Garcia - 2016 C 30015

trial verdict for our client

Passenger Bus Liability Phase Jury Trial

two week jury trial culminating in liability found on all defendants

J.R. v. N.B

satisfactory settlement pre-suit

L.F-J v. J. Cramer

Settled pre-suit for about 4-1/2 times medical specials

Town of Basalt v. V.C.

Innocuous plea deal the week before jury trial.

Peo. v. A.B. - Garfield County

Split jury verdict: two counts guilty, two counts not guilty

Zap Electric v B. Davis - Pitkin County Court

Mutually agreeable settlement of all matters

People v. [name omitted] Pitkin County Court

Drug charges dismissed.

G.O. v. RFTA

Settled without suit for five figures.

People v. W.T. - Pitkin County Court

Dismissed by DA two weeks before trial.

Peo. v. T.F. 13T 391 Pitkin

Motion GRANTED

parties not disclosed per agreement - Pitkin District Court

Settlement is confidential and no details are permitted to be disclosed

People v. Janette Juan 13 CR 87

We represented the crime victim. Monetary restitution judgment over $15k and return of stolen property obtained after hearing

Peo. v. C.H. - Pitkin County Court

We were able to keep the client from losing his driving privilege for even one day. court case was concluded with a plea to a reduced charge

City of Aspen v. J.G.

Deferred Judgment on favorable terms

Bell v. Hayes Hollenbeck and JoLynne Askey - 2010 C 13 - Pitkin County Ct.

Total victory

In Re: Petition of P.L.

Order granted / matter sealed

J.O. v. M.T-L.A. Pitkin motor vehicle accident

Obtained policy limits from driver of other vehicle involved

D.L v. E.H., et al

Secured payment of the at fault driver's BI limits from the UIM carrier [six figures] and secured discounted settlement to subrogated WC carrier; UIM claim remains intact

B.A.F. v OPTUM

settled on favorable terms

People v. A.P. - Pitkin County Court

pled to to innoucuous class B infractions

Peo, v. T.F. - Pitkin and Garfield Counties

Negotiated plea bargain involving probation violation on earlier case and obtained agreeable concessions on sentence, etc.

Colo. Dept. of Revenue v. C.H.

Case dismissed during the hearing on motion; no revocation of client's driving privilege.

D.R.H. v. CDOT, Elam Const., Inc. et al PItkin District Court

$25,000.00

People v. C.H. Eagle County Court

Motion to change venue granted

Alvarado v. Bishop, Miller - Pitkin Dist. Ct.

$57k recovered including car damage

People v [name witheld]

Case never filed. Charge "dismissed" and then some

FTI, Inc. v. John Olson Builder, Inc., et al - Pitkin Dist. Ct. 10 CV 240

It took 4 years, but judgment for every penny plus interest and costs was obtained against general contractor and, through aggressive garnishment efforts, we got the judgment paid in full.

A.R.S. v. D.G. - Eagle County 14 C 80

settled at a discount with removal of all bad info to credit reporting agencies

A1C v. J.S. Pitkin 13 C 38

Mutually agreeable reduced settlement

Peo. v. E.A.N. - Garfield County

successful plea bargain reached

Roaring Fork Community Development Corp. v ABCD Soderberg - Eagle County Ct 14C30000

Negotiated payment to client for agreement to remove mobile home

Peo. v. L.S - Pitkin County Court

Misdemeanor dismissed. Fines and costs less than $100.

Peo. v. A.H. [Victims' Counsel] Pitkin Dist. Ct.

six-figure restitution and defendant convicted and sentenced

Estate of J.N. v. Jag's Bayou, LTD, et al - Garfield Dist. Ct 2013 CV 206

settlement of six figures against niteclub and BI carrier as well as a letter of apology to the family of the deceased.

City of Aspen v. K.C.

deferred prosecution

Alliance Capital v. L.K. - Pitkin Dist. Ct. 13 CV 50

Settled five-figure debt with $0.22 on the dollar

In re G.S. And C.F.

Satisfactory resolution

Claim of H.D.B.- rural Pitkin County

Policy limits obtained from driver's carrier; currently suing UIM carrier in Pitkin District Court.

Claim of J.D.P. - Highway 82 MVA

recovery from carriers maximized all around

Peo. v. Merlin [Victim's Counsel] Pitkin Dist.Ct.

Restitution Judgment of six figures

J.D.S. II v. J. Francis and B. Brumby - Pitkin Dist. Ct.

$302,352 [civil and criminal]

Peo. v. L.M. - Pitkin County Court 2013

All Charges Dismissed

B.F. v. A.S., S.P., H.P. And A.S.C.,LLC

Confidential settlement with financial participation of All Defendants

City of Aspen v. P.L.

deferred disposition / no conviction / no admission of fault

R.B. v. D.R.E, Inc., et al - Delta County District Court

[settlement amount witheld]

People v. Kunkler - Pitkin District Ct.

Client compensated prior to defendant's sentencing date

Fatal Auto v. Truck Collision

6-figures.

People v. H.G-S -Eagle County Court

plea bargain to DWAI

People v. J.B. [Pitkin County Court]

DUI dismissed, pled to non-alcohol moving violation

Ho, Li, et al v. Johnson - 12CV67 Garfield Dist. Ct.

$66,000.00

People v. Garcia - Eagle County Court

All charges dismissed.

William B v Top of Village Assn -10CV391 Pitkin Dist. CT.

Recovery via negotiated settlement short of trial

People v. Robert S_______

All charges dismissed

People v. Nathan B.

All charges dismissed.

Robert W______ v. SBH

Confidential Settlement

Castle Creek Const. v. Eagle Pines, et al-05CV216 Pitkin Dist. Ct.

Court trial verdict for client

People v. J_____ G____

All charges dismissed / arrest records sealed

People v. Susan S.

Favorable plea arrangement; no conviction on client's record

Caleb K v. C. Sailor - 12CV102 Pitkin Dist. Ct.

Recovery for client via settlement before matter set for trial

K.S. v. L. Fernandez - 10 CV 73 - Pitkin Dist. Ct.

Judgment for plaintiff

Town of New Castle v. E_____ S_______

all charges dismissed

R.A. v. B. Merlin

$100,000

Kimberli R__-A____ v. Susies Ltd of Aspen

confidential recovery short of trial

B. Sorenson v. St. Johns - Pitkin -2011CV166

$20,000 judgment for our client

People v. E.R.

All Charges Dismissed

Midland Credit v. H.C. 11C266 - Pitkin County Ct.

Acceptable settlement with significant reduction

Castle Creek Const., Inc. v. Kaney

acceptable settlement short of filing foreclosure suit

Barker v. Aspen Barker Top, LLC, et al - 2006 CV 70

All claims dismissed with prejudice. recovered costs and partial fees

People v. A____ F______

deferred judgment successfully completed - case dismissed.

People v. Jeffrey K.

Motion to exclude evidence granted

People v. Tina B_________.

deferred sentence to reduced charge of DWAI

People v. Gregory D____________

License retained

Eric S. v. J.S.

Matter fully dismissed against my client mid-trial

HAC Construction v. Tatedaisy, LLC -09CV284 - Pitkin Dist. Ct.

Settled to the clients' satisfaction

People v. L. Johnson

All charges dismissed.

DTG OPerations, Inc. v. John G.

Case dismissed

People v. Francis [victim's advocate] 10CR79 Pitkin Dist. Ct.

$105,000

People v. Tim R.

Evidence suppressed - case dismissed

S.L. v. GEICO

Deceased at-fault driver had no assets; we recovered limits for client on several policies including UIM of client and BI for at fault vehicle driver.

Town of New Castle v. Gregory S_______

all charges dismissed

Norma R. v American Family Insurance [Arbitration]

$62k

Blair M______ v. AYC and Geo M_______

$62,500.00

Roy S. v. AllState Ins.

Settled after initial disclosures

people v. Keith G_______________

90 day deferred judgment on a nolo plea to reduced petty offense

Armand G. v. RFTA

settlement short of filing suit

Tom Gering Plumbing & Htg v. Raines - 10CV215 - Pitkin Dist. Ct.

Obtained judgment against property owner

People v. Derek Clark (victim's counsel)

Obtained restitution judgment for past medicals and future plastic surgery

People v. T.A.K.

case dismissed

MRIC v. Hyman Levy

Judgment in favor of client after trial to court

People v. Gregory S.

All charges dismissed

City of Aspen v. J____R______

case dimissed after short deferral

Buaer v. Kipling - U.S. Dist. Ct D.Colo

client's pleased with trial verdict

People v. Garcia

all charges dismissed

Munoz-Hoyos v. D.R.M. 08CA1301

Case dismissed after appellate practice

Roy S. v. Rho

5-figure recovery prior to filing civil claim

Colorado Electric v. Gregory S

settled short of trial

People v. Brian W.

deferred judgment - no conviction on record

Sandra A___v. Levin Revocable Trust, et al - 07CV007 - Pitkin Dist. Ct.

Claims dismissed ultimately on statute of limitations

W. Leonard v. Aspen-Pitkin Housing Authority

Settled out of court

R.S. v. McKechney

Settlement in early stage of district court civil action

Heritage Builders, Inc. V. ZHL, LLC - 06CV148 - Pitkin District Ct.

extricated client from case for no payment at all

People v. D____ Long [#2]

All charges dismissed short of trial

Laybourn v. Reed - Pitkin Dist. CT.

Claims against client dismissed

Nesvat v. Brooks Mims Talton III - 07CV149 - Pitkin Dist. Ct.

$45,000.00 via settlement

Town of SMV v. Halle

not avalaible

People v. Drusilla W_______

all charges dismissed. Records sealed

Town of Carbondale v. Jose H____-P____

case dismissed

Duarte v. Harbert Lumber

Favorable settlement pre-suit.

Garfield County v. Gregory S. - 08CV301 - Garfield Dit. Ct.

settled short of trial via consent decree

AW&F v. Leonard G. Gordon

Money judgment after trial to court

People v. Palmer

split jury verdict

Bauhan Const. v. Aspen Brewery -08CV201 - Pitkin Dist. Ct.

negotiated settlement

Belcher v. ValleyView Hospital, et al -08CV89 - Garfield Dist. Ct.

five figure recovery from hospital

people v. Russell Thompson - Eagle Dist Ct

Successfully got Post-conviction reduction to zero of a $50k fine imposed on the defendant.

DEI v. Murphy - 08CV84 Pitkin Dist. Ct.

judgment for client - trebled damages

People v. Thomas K--

All charges dismissed.

Roberts v. Olivas - 08CV30 Pitkin District Ct.

$160,400

H___ and M___ v. Luis Miguel Basteri - 06CV59 - Pitkin Dist. CT.

confidential settlement prior to trial

People v. [Name Withheld]

negotiated disposition short of any conviction requiring sex offender registration

R.K. v. Wallace - Pitkin Dist. Ct. 07 CV13

Settled to client's satisfaction

City of Aspen v. Fly Lounge Aspen

all dismissed / restitution mitigated fully

People v. Adam P.

deferred judgment, eventual dismissal

Johnson v. H. Louise "Bug" Mead - 06C241 Pitkin County Court

Trial verdict in our favor plus costs and all fees

Wolters v. Sandersfeld

Stipulated judgment for client; payments over time

People v. Alan H__________

All charges dismissed

Teissler v. Christian Locher - 06 CV 85 - Garfield Dist. Ct.

$1.47 million judgment for client

Wright v. Mark Justin, Inc. et al

Favorable settlement negotiated; trial avoided

American Medical Security v. Talbot Agency - 05CV90 - Pitkin Dist. Ct.

Satisfactory settlement negotiated after matter was set for trial

People v. D. Long [#1]

All charges dismissed

People v. Lance T_______

jury verdict of not guilty on all charges

T____C______ v. Douglas Wilson

amicably ended

City of Aspen v. Robert P__06A1148

All charges dismissed

People v Matthew T.

All charges dismissed

Harrington v. Stewart Title of Colorado, Inc.

Successfully obtained all monies sought short of trial

Geifer v. Israel [Pitkin County Court - 05 C 31]

Split verdit

Walker-Zanger v. Weitz, et al

Satisfactory settlement short of tiral

People v. Jose H__-P__

All charged dismissed.

People v. H.__ G___ - Eagle District Court

Split verdict

Tomb v. Wheeler

victory

Villevecchia v. Carol Chapman

Order made permanent.

People v. Gonzalez-Sanchez

Appeal was withdrawn due to inability to secure audio record of trial testimony despite audio enhancement efforts

Town of Snowmass Village v. Nardi

Deferred prosecution followed by dismissal

Axe Trucking - incident October 2005

settled satisfactorily

Hyperpanel University, Inc. v. Commercial Scientific, et al - Pitkin District Court

5-day trial resulted in complex findings and vesting of real property and associated debts

Investigation of N. L.

Charges never filed; case closed

People v. Chad D____________

all charges dismissed

Ventura v. City of Aspen

$27,500.00 in gross recovery.

People v. Fredy O______

partially successful motion practice resulted in split verdict

Behrend v. William K.

Victory after hearing on TRO; order vacated

Pinela v. George Hodor, et al Pitkin Dist. Ct 2003 CV213

Satisfactory settlement reached one month before scheduled trial

Hughes v. Canterbury, et al - Mesa Dist. Ct 2003 CV 155

Amicable settlement.

Sunset Const. v. Wm. Small

Trial verdict for full amount sought by client

Miller v. Morris -U.S. District Court [D.COLO] 04 F 1478

$600,000

Brush Creek Saloon [Dram Shop defense]

all claims against client dismissed

Rowars Custer Ziffer v. Allen - US District Court - D.Colo 03 K 1533

Claims dismissed with prejudice

Pekkala v. Fox -02C008 - Pitkin County Court

Victory mid-trial via motion to dismiss

Koehler v. City Market, Inc. - Garfield 2003CV61

five-figure settlement

People v. [Name Witheld]

hung jury - charges not refiled - client walks free

People v. Dominguez-Jimenez 2002 CR 21 Pitkin

hung jury 10-2 in favor of acquittal

People v. Charles D_____

Motion to suppress granted /case dismissed

Robin S.____ v. City Market

Settled short of trial [$17,500]

Ian G____ v. Damian O_____

Satisfactory settlement obtained post-filing of suit

Sander v. AllState

7500.00

Gigawatt Electric, Platte Valley Lumber v. Sullivan

Settled just prior to trial.

R.S. v. Kroger

Settled before trial

Weil v. James S.- Pitkin Dist. Ct. 01 CV 88

Court trial verdict was far more favorable than the best pre-trial dollar figure we could get on the table.

Nieuwenhuizen and May v. Ahasic and Ahasic -00CV243 - Eagle Dist. Ct.

Trial verdict in our favor

People v. Lance T_______________

Jury verdict of not guilty on all counts

Cockings v. Taylor Family Investment Co. Pitkin District Court 2001 cv 0032

settled satisfactorily

M.B. & W.B. v. Baird - Garfield County Ct 2001 C 33

substantial jury verdict

Sloan v. City Market - Pitkin 2001CV119

five-figure settlement

Dugery v. Colombo International

$240,000.00

Rosenberg v. Engelman - Pitkin Dist. Ct.

All claims dismissed by plainitff

The Marble Shop v. Petrick - Pitkin 2001 C 40

Successful receipt of payemtn

Blizzard Landscape Inc. v. Lora Lewis - Pitkin Dist Ct 2001 CV 248

Obtained negotiated payment satisfactory to the client

People v. E.K.

Jury Verdict of Not Guilty

McCoy v. Linehan - Pitkin Dist. Ct. 2000 CV 22

We negotiated a "BASHOR Agreement" where client signed over his right to sue his own carrier to the injured party in exchange ofr protection from arbitrated award against him.

Highlands Hill Investment Partners, LTD v. KG Enterprises, et al Pitkin 99CV117

Obtained payment for all clients

Chance v. Nardi - Pitki County Court 2000 C 237

Obtained judgment for client that was satisfied in full

People v. Robert C.

Not Guilty - Jury out 20 minutes

People v. Ralph G.

Jury verdict of Not Guiltyon all counts. The jury took only 45 minutes to acquit my client of all counts.

Peo. v. Buergler - Pitkin County Court

plea disposition and probation requirements allowed to be met internationally

DeLuca v. Haman - Pitkin Dist. Ct. 98CV328

settled amicably to client's satisfaction

In re (a juvenile)

Excellent outcome

People v. Jeff M.

charges dismissed

people v. A.C. - Pitkin Dist. Ct.

deferred judgment, dismissal and then the sealing of the criminal records

People v. Knight

jury verdict of Guilty

People v. Thomas - Garfield County Court

Not guilty verdict from the Court

Comm. of Pa. v. Majeed, 694 A.2d 336

Conviction affirmed by PA Supreme Court.

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NO STRANGER TO THE BAR: Charles Dickens of the Middle Temple

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Pitkin County Legal Aid

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2014

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2013

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2012

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2010

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2009

Aspen, CO

Round Table Discussion on Developments in State Marijuana Laws

2004

Duquesne University School of Law

Criminal Law

1999

Ct. of Appeals - Oral Arguments at GWS High School

Student Audience Preparation and Q&A

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University of Pittsburgh

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Aspen Daily News McCorory Has Experience...

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Aspen Public Radio Aspen Bus Crash Trial

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2006

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2006

Mountain Business Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 39 Face Time with Jeff Wertz

1999

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694 A.2d 336 (PA.1997) In the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania: Comm. of Pa. v. Abdul Majeed

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