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Michael Patrick Curry

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  • Denver, CO
  • Licensed for 16 years
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About Michael

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, I obtained a B.S., in finance with a minor in economics from Miami (Ohio) University in 2000. I then spent a year working in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court and then enrolled at Case Western Reserve University, where I graduated in 2004 with a joint J.D./M.B.A. degree. My love of snowboarding, hiking, and fly fishing inspired my move to Colorado to further pursue these activities and my legal career. Until 2008, I practiced insurance law exclusively in the areas of workers' compensation and subrogation. 

 

I am rated AV Preeminent with Martindale-Hubbell, and Super Lawyers Magazine named me a Colorado "Rising Star" in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.

 

 

 Specialties

 

Construction Litigation
Auto/Trucking
Aviation
Risk Management

Practice areas

  1. Litigation: 35%

  2. Construction and development: 25%

    Representing builders, developers and subcontractors in all matters ranging from breach of contract to negligence. My clients include excavators, graders, masons, HVAC representatives, generel contractors, and various other trades.

    16 years

  3. Business: 20%

    I primarily handle small busines matters ranging from zoning disputes to financial matters.

    16 years

  4. Transportation: 20%

    Logistics, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, trucking companies and manufacturers, aviation, rail and related areas.

    9 years

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

Allen & Curry, P.C.

1125 Seventeenth Street
Suite 1275
Denver, CO, 80202

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      OHInactive200511/05/2021
      COActive200512/11/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers14
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2016
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2015
      AV PreeminentMartindale-Hubbell2014
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2014
      Rising StarColorado Super Lawyers2013
      Rising StarColorado Super Lawyers2012
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      MemberAllen & Curry, P.C.2015 - Present
      Senior AssociatePendleton, Wilson, Hennessey & Crow, P.C.2013 - Present
      Senior AssociateGrund Dagner, P.C.2008 - 2013
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc.2013 - Present
      Associated General Contractors of America2013 - Present
      Legislative Committee - Associated General ContractorsMember2013 - Present
      Legislative Committee - Associated Builders and ContractorsMember2013 - Present
      Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc.Member2013 - Present
      Colorado Lawyers CommitteeMember2013 - Present
      Defense Research InstituteMember2008 - Present
      Denver Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
      Colorado Defense Lawyers' AssociationMember2008 - Present
      United States District Court for the District of ColoradoMember of the Bar2008 - Present
      United States District Court of Appeals for the Tenth CircuitMember of the Bar2008 - Present
      Colorado Bar AssociationMember2005 - Present
      Mesa County Bar AssociationMember2005 - 2007
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Merit Builder Magazine - the magazine of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.Marijuana Use: Protected Lawful Activity or Legitimate Basis to Terminate an Employee?2014
      Pendleton, Wilson, Hennessey & Crow, P.C.Contractors Beware! Just Because You're Done with the Job Doesn't Mean You're Off the Hook!2013
      Pendleton, Wilson, Hennessey & CrowDenver Regional Counsel of Governments Issues Its Denver Metro Area Housing Study2013
      Pendleton, Wilson, Hennessey & CrowThe Automatically Renewing Contract Provision - Valid Under Colorado Law?2013
      Pendleton, Wilson, Hennessey & Crow"The Importance of Personal Counsel in a Construction-Defect Lawsuit" or "If You're My Attorney, Why are You Telling Me I need to Hire Another Attorney?"2013
      Pendleton, Wilson, Hennessey & CrowBut Wait a Minute, Didn't I Pay You to Clear the Snow and Ice?2013
      Pendleton, Wilson, Hennessey & CrowIt's All Fun and Games . . . .2013
      Pendleton, Wilson, Hennessey & CrowAhh . . . So You've Signed a Release and Waiver of Liability?2013
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of ManagementMBA2004
      Case Western Reserve University School of LawJuris Doctor2004
      Miami University of OhioBSBA2000
      Miami University of Ohio - Luxembourg CampusBSBA2000
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Dude Ranchers' Association Annual ConferenceLegal Issues2014
      Wilderness Risk Management Conference, Portland, OR"Mock Trial Jury Focus Group."2012
      America Outdoors Association Regional Conference, Daytona, FL"What to Expect When You Are Sued."2012
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Lassiter v. DriscollSummary Judgment in my client's favor.
      Garza v. The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack of Delaware, Inc., No. 10-CV-00365-REB-KLM, 2011 WL 486197 (D.Colo. Feb. 7, 2011)Judge found in my client's favor
      Garrison Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co. v. Barco, 2011 WL 9274 (D.Colo. Jan. 3, 2011)Summary judgment granted in my client's favor.

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      Lawyer John Christopher Haas

      John Haas, Construction and development Attorney on Jan 22, 2014
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Michael has proven himself to be an adept litigator and creative problem-solver in the construction defect field of law.

      Lawyer Paul Leo Vorndran

      Paul Vorndran, Construction and development Attorney on Nov 1, 2013
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Michael is expert at construction defect cases, and I highly recommend him.

      Lawyer John Christopher Haas

      John Haas, Construction and development Attorney on Jan 22, 2014
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Michael has proven himself to be an adept litigator and creative problem-solver in the construction defect field of law.

      Lawyer Paul Leo Vorndran

      Paul Vorndran, Construction and development Attorney on Nov 1, 2013
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Michael is expert at construction defect cases, and I highly recommend him.

      Lawyer Christopher Daniel Leroi

      Christopher Leroi, Litigation Attorney on Aug 20, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Mr. Curry is simply an exceptional attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. I am a former judge, former magistrate, former prosecutor, and an attorney with 24 years of experience. I still learn from his answers on Avvo on a daily basis and I am constantly impressed.

      Lawyer Douglas A Thomas

      Douglas Thomas, Construction and development Attorney on Aug 7, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Mike has the confidence, skills and professionalism for a client who seeks excellence.

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      Thomas Kranz, Litigation Attorney on Aug 1, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. He is a great young litigator.

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