Michael Fairhurst

Michael Fairhurst

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Employment & Labor, Constitutional, Criminal Defense

1543 Champa Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 50%

12 years | 20 cases

50%
Employment and Labor 30%

12 years | 15 cases

30%
Constitutional 10%

My civil rights and criminal defense cases very frequently involve issues relating to the United States Constitution. Thus, well over 50% of my cases have constitutional components.

12 years | 5 cases

10%
Criminal Defense 10%

12 years | 15 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 12 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Killmer Lane, LLP

1543 Champa Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO, 80202

Killmer Lane, LLP

201 Main St., Carbondale, CO, 81623

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Michael Fairhurst's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alexandra | October 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Employment & Labor Attorney

Michael provided counsel to me on two separate healthcare employment issues and in both instances, favorably resolved the matter with thoughtful engagement with opposing counsel. He is thorough and strategic - leveraging his vast knowledge of Colorado employment law to navigate complexities in both e...mployment contracts and health system bureaucracy. I would highly recommend Michael, he is a pleasure to partner with!

Posted by Jason | February 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you, Mr Fairhurst.

Michael represented me in a matter of police brutality and was professional and helpful through the process of discussing, mediating, and ultimately settling the lawsuit. His advice and estimations of our outcome were spot on. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Michelle | January 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Caring Attorney Representation

When I contacted Michael, I was broken. I had been discriminated against, was very ill, and I felt defeated. Michael listened; that was the biggest thing for me. Instantly I felt relief, like someone besides me cared. I received exceptional advice and Michael understood my anger and gently helped me ...move past that. Michael is extremely knowledgeable on civil rights and all the other areas of law that will support your case. He is kind, patient, attentive to your needs and never forces his opinion on you. These are the things that make Michael an exceptional and caring attorney. When you think about the reasons you seek attorney representation isn't it important someone first listens to you and follows through? Not one message was ignored, not one thought dismissed. I was the most important client he had and I felt the genuineness of that. I would recommend Michael without any hesitation as an attorney who listens to his clients and follows through to get you the absolute best results.

Posted by jeanne | January 13, 2015

efficient attorney

I have been a client of Michael's for a little over a year now. From the start, Michael has shown that he is both a knowledgeable and compassionate attorney. He is tenacious in discovering all the facts concerning my case and always takes the time to listen to what I have to say. In addition to ...his many positive attributes, Michael is extremely prompt and informative with his correspondence. I strongly recommend Michael and his firm to anyone in our community.

Posted by Yasir | January 11, 2015

Very Satisfied client!

Micheal Fairgust is very professional, reputable, and everything is filed and done in an appropriate manor. I'm very satisfied after working with him!

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Michael Fairhurst's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Maxted

Civil rights lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an experienced and very smart civil rights lawyer who achieves great results for his clients. We worked together on a case recently and Michael brought strategic insight and also wrote brilliant legal pleadings. We ended up winning a great outcome. I wholeheartedly recommend him to any potential client seeking representation in civil rights cases."

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Zachary Warren

Civil rights lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is one of the leading civil rights attorneys in Colorado. Talented, compassionate, ethical, and deeply committed to his clients, Michael has the legal skills and depth of knowledge to successfully litigate the most challenging cases. His track record of exceptional results is proof of his ability, and his sterling reputation within the civil rights community is a real asset to his clients. As a fellow attorney, I consider Michael to be an authority on civil rights law and one of the most effective advocates in the field."

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David Maxted

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Zachary Warren

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Killmer, Lane & Newman, LLP

2012 - 2013

Clerk, Sheppard, White & Kachergus

Associations

2019 - Present

Colorado Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association

Board Member

2017 - Present

Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition

Board Member

2017 - 2019

Colorado Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association

Treasurer

2016 - 2017

Colorado Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association

Outreach Officer

Sample of Legal Cases

Smith v. Kremmling, et al.

plaintiff's verdict

Bauman v. Bishop, et al.

directed verdict in favor of plaintiff

Walton et al. v. City and County of Denver et al.

plaintiffs' verdict

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Education

2012

University of California - Berkeley

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Williams College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

CTLA Blockbuster CLE

Defeating Claims of Qualified Immunity in Civil Rights Cases under Colorado and Federal Law

2020

CTLA civil rights committee

Defeating Claims of Qualified Immunity in Civil Rights Cases

2017

CTLA civil rights committee

Pleading and Proving Municipal Liability Claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983

Publications

2013

Quinnipiac Health L.J. Traffic-Light-Labeling on Restaurant Menus: A Call for the Communication of Nutrition Information through Color-Coded Prices
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