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I am the founding Partner of Killmer Lane's Western Slope office based in Carbondale, CO. I've devoted my entire legal career to representing people whose rights have been violated. I have only represented people – and never corporations or other large entities – who have been subjected to abuses of power. I have extensive experience with issues ranging from police misconduct to prisoners' rights to disability rights to employment discrimination and retaliation, and more. I joined Killmer Lane as an Associate Attorney in 2013. Since then, I have been part of the winning trial team in several major employment and civil rights cases. This includes the Marvin Booker v. City and County of Denver case, which resulted in the largest civil rights jury verdict at the time in Colorado history. I became a Senior Associate Attorney in 2016 and a Partner in 2018.
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Acquired: 2013
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1543 Champa Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO, 80202
201 Main St., Carbondale, CO, 81623
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Posted by Alexandra | October 16, 2023 | Hired 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...
Posted by Jason | February 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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
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 ...
Posted by jeanne | January 13, 2015
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 ...
Posted by Yasir | January 11, 2015
Micheal Fairgust is very professional, reputable, and everything is filed and done in an appropriate manor. I'm very satisfied after working with him!
"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."
"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."
Civil rights lawyer
Civil rights lawyer
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
2013 - Present
Partner, Killmer, Lane & Newman, LLP
2012 - 2013
Clerk, Sheppard, White & Kachergus
2019 - Present
Colorado Plaintiff Employment Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2017 - Present
Colorado Cross-Disability CoalitionBoard Member
2017 - 2019
Colorado Plaintiff Employment Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
2016 - 2017
Colorado Plaintiff Employment Lawyers AssociationOutreach Officer
plaintiff's verdict
directed verdict in favor of plaintiff
plaintiffs' verdict
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2023
Defeating Claims of Qualified Immunity in Civil Rights Cases under Colorado and Federal Law
2020
Defeating Claims of Qualified Immunity in Civil Rights Cases
2017
Pleading and Proving Municipal Liability Claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983
2013