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Lawrence Michael Zavadil
About Lawrence
Biography
Skilled attorney with 35 years of experience representing clients in resolving complex commercial disputes through litigation, arbitration, mediation and settlement. Trial practice includes significant background of federal and state cases in trade secrets, non-competes, securities, banking and finance, fraud, fraudulent conveyances, real estate disputes, business torts and business divorces, and employment agreements. Skilled and experienced in federal and state court and jury trials, arbitrations, and other evidentiary hearings such as preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order hearings, in addition to vast experience in mediations. Best Lawyers: Commercial Litigation (2012 – 2024); Colorado Super Lawyers: Business Litigation (2009 – 2024); Martindale-Hubbell: AV Preeminent (1999 – present).
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Litigation
100%
39 years | 400 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 225-400 per hour
Contingency
10%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Colorado for 35 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Zavadil Law Offices LLC
5618 S. Eaton Street, Denver, CO, 80123
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Lawrence Michael Zavadil's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Quick, agile, and to the point
Mr Zavadil works hard for his clients and is always there when they need him. He gets the job done quickly and efficiently.
Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Non-Compete
I always feel that Larry has our best interests in mind and he is extremely knowledgeable in this area. He takes the time to explain the issues, concerns and strategy around any action that we took. I would highly recommend Larry.
Posted by Brooke | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Larry's excellent
Larry is level headed, listens well, is helpful and very responsive. This adds to his knowledgable expertise as a bonus. I would highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2017 | Contracts & Agreements
Fantastic counsel on short notice
Larry was kind enough to take on the worst sort of client; myself coming to him with a last minute request. He not only dealt with the particular ask, but also walked through other pertinent items in the agreement document to provide context for me to consider going forward. He came highly recommende...
Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Securities & Investment Fraud
Very responsive and helpful
Larry represented my fund as a co-council on a securities fraud case. Larry was capable and realistic. He helped provide the appropriate level of skepticism to ensure that our expectations were realistic. We ended up settling for a satisfactory amount and Larry was instrumental in achieving this ...
Lawrence Michael Zavadil's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
Tobin Kern
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Health care lawyer
Kathryn Reilly
Antitrust and trade law lawyer
Barbara Grandjean
Employment and labor lawyer
Richard Harris
Family lawyer
Jack Chammas
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
1986
Executive Editor, Law Review, Univ. of Nebraska
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Managing Member, Zavadil Law Offices LLC
2014 - 2016
Of Counsel, Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell
2011 - 2014
Partner, Husch Blackwell
2002 - 2011
Partner, Jacobs Chase
1990 - 2002
Senior Counsel, Holme Roberts & Owen
1987 - 1990
Associate, Stinson Mag & Fizzell
Associations
1986 - Present
Federalist SocietyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Dalzell v. RP Steamboat Springs, 2015 WL 1299843 (10th Cir. 2015)
Prevailed on Appeal
Education
1987
University of Nebraska College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
General Counsel Meeting
Protecting Your Business From Employee Competition
2014
Continuing Legal Education
Non-Compete Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements and Other Restrictions on Employee Competition
Publications
2005
The Colorado Lawyer
Invoking the Attorney-Client Privilege Against Former Officers and Directors
2004
The Colorado Lawyer
Rule 103(a) and Harmless Error
2004
The Colorado Lawyer
Rule 403: The Balancing Test
2003
The Colorado Lawyer
"Admissibility of 'Other Act' Evidence under CRE 404(b)
1998
The Colorado Lawyer
Rule 301--Overcoming Presumptions
1996
The Colorado Lawyer
Rule 106 and the Doctrine of Completeness
1995
The Colorado Lawyer
Res Gestae Evidence
1994
The Colorado Lawyer
Use of 404(a) Character Evidence in Civil Cases
1993
The Colorado Lawyer
Authentification of Private Documents by Non-Expert Witnessest
N/A
The Colorado Lawyer
Prior Consistent Statements: Rule 801(d)(1)(b)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Slander in family court, what can I do to stop Mother from claiming abuse?
28 Aug 2018
Q&A
How would I comply with this permanent injunction?
28 Jul 2017
Q&A
Is there a proper way for a pro se civil defendant to request dismissal for a progressive illiness?
29 Jun 2017