Aaron P. Bradford is a battle-tested trial attorney with a passion for serving companies and individuals in the areas of technology, healthcare, and hospitality. He has been recognized as one of the best attorneys in Colorado by the Denver Post, a SuperLawyer in Intellectual Property Litigation by 5280 Magazine, Barrister’s Best Health Care Lawyer in Colorado by Law Week Colorado, and as a “40 under 40” by the Denver Business Journal. After working in a leadership role at several national firms, Mr. Bradford opened BRADFORD, LTD to serve clients who need a trial lawyer to partner with them at all times—not simply when they have been sued.
Mr. Bradford was one of the managing members at Pryor Johnson Carney Karr Nixon from 2006-2009. He moved his practice to Lathrop & Gage in 2009, and was ultimately named Team Captain for West Coast Litigation at the 350-person litiation firm headquartered in Kansas City. In 2014, Holland & Knight asked Mr. Bradford to open, lead, and grow its Rocky Mountain operations. Mr. Bradford served as the Executive Partner for Holland & Knight's Denver Office before founding BRADFORD, LTD in 2016.
Education
Bar and Court Admissions
Practice areas
Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret and Copyright counseling, protection and litigation for clients in the automotive, consumer electronics and medical device.
14 years
14 years
14 years
Representing rural health in litigated matters before state and federal courts. Provide experienced and battle tested advice to CEOs, CMOS and GCs of rural hospitals and health systems in an ever changing regulatory and litigious environment.
22 years
Represent clients from the US and China in patent infringement cases filed across the country.
14 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Active | 2011 | 05/30/2021 |
| CO | Active | 1999 | 05/13/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Barrister's Best Healthcare Lawyer | Law Week Colorado | 2016 |
| Intellectual Property Litigation | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
| Intellectual Property Litigation | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
| Intellectual Property Litigation, Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Property Litigation, Rising Star | 5280 Magazine | 2013 |
| Intellectual Property Litigation, Rising Star | 5280 Magazine | 2012 |
| Intellectual Property Litigation, Rising Star | 5280 Magazine | 2011 |
| 40 Under 40 | Denver Business Journal | 2010 |
| Intellectual Property Litigation, Rising Star | 5280 Magazine | 2010 |
| Young Lawyer of the Year | Denver Bar Association | 2009 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2009 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | BRADFORD, LTD | 2016 - Present |
| Executive Partner | Holland & Knight | 2015 - 2016 |
| West Coast Intellectual Property Litigation Team Leader | Lathrop & Gage, LLP | 2009 - 2015 |
| Managing Member | Pryor Johnson Carney Karr Nixon, P.C. | 1998 - 2009 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Denver Sturm College of Law | J.D. | 1999 |
| Arizona State University | B.S. | 1996 |
Wadi Muhaisen, Litigation Attorney on Jun 21, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mr. Bradford for 20 years, and as an attorney I have retained his services in several matters. Aaron is one of the best attorneys in the region, and would recommend his services to anyone who needs litigation or intellectual property advice and representation.
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