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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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Chat withLicenses
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 Jennifer Kammerer | October 11, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly recommended litigator
Larry has represented me on a number of matters and--compared to my other attorney experiences--has distinguished himself for his tremendous ability to rapidly assimilate a lot of detailed information and concisely discern essential arguments [both on my behalf and for preparatory defense]. This abi...
Lawrence Michael Zavadil's Lawyer Endorsements
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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