Michael William Haskins

I met Michael first in 2012 while prepping a film we were shooting in Denver. At first he was kind enough to volunteer his time to help us get a tax rebate, which he successfully did. A few days prior to principal photography we ran into trouble with one of the financiers, which threatened to colla...pse the financing. To make a long story short, we officially hired him and he rectified the situation and forced the financier to fulfill his obligation and saved the production We hired him again recently to review and modify a few production contracts and again did a terrific job.

Mike is a true professional! I hired him to oversee all my personal and business legal matters. He is thorough, knowledgable, reliable and easy to work with. I always felt he had my best interests in mind and trusted his advice. Though he handled several of my business contracts, one that spe...cifically comes to mind was a client who kept changing his mind and adding or subtracting negotiation points. I was getting extremely confused and frustrated. Mike was able to calm me down and help see the negotiation process through to final contract. What made this even more memorable and appreciated was that he availed himself to me and the client all through the holiday time between Christmas and the new year because the client was at a time crunch to finalize the contract. Like doctors that won't make house calls anymore, finding that kind of customer service from an attorney is also, for most cases, a lost benefit. Though I have relocated to a different state now, Mike will be the attorney I will call first for legal advice.

We brought Michael in on a number of different projects over the past few years. It can be very challenging to find an attorney in Colorado who is experienced in the nuances of the entertainment industry. Many claim that knowledge, but few possess it in a way that covers both the nuts and bolts of co...ntracts, letters of intent and deal memos, as well as the long term approach to developing properties. In fact, one of Michael's greatest assets is his willingness to let let you know when something is beyond his experience. We first brought Michael in when we were dealing with a financial and contractual crisis that was putting a major project in imminent danger. Michael's ability to analyze the situation as well as understand our goals allowed him to present strategies that allowed us to salvage both the project and the relationships involved. He was able to take us out of crisis mode and show us that our knee-jerk, emotional reaction was not the best way to proceed. His demeanor allowed us to proceed with clarity and remove our emotions from the equation while still honoring our position. I have found Michael to be honest and very reliable. I plan to use him as our attorney for as long as he will have us.

We were looking for an attorney for our new entertainment venture. One that was knowledgeable and offered comprehensive legal services is what we were shopping for. We found all of that and more when we were fortunate enough to find Michael. Always available when we needed him to help us negotia...te a production contract, offered invaluable advice and guidance, at an affordable rate. His expertise in his field is immense. We look forward to a long and enduring relationship.