Aaron joined Burnham Law as an attorney in 2016. Prior to joining the firm, he served as law clerk for the Honorable Gilbert M. Román on the Colorado Court of Appeals. Before that, Aaron worked in a Denver-based firm advocating for victims in civil rights and employment discrimination cases.
Aaron graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he was the Editor in Chief of the Denver University Law Review, a position in which he honed his research and writing skills. In practice, Aaron applies these skills in his meticulous approach to understanding the key details of individual cases and the nuances of the law. His dedication to fighting for victims’ rights coupled with his exceptional writing skills makes him a passionate and persuasive advocate who is particularly effective in achieving clients’ desired outcomes and winning the hard cases.
Aaron is a former executive board member for the National Ecological Observatory Network Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, a board member on the Denver University Law Review Advisory Board, and a member of the American Association for Justice.
He lives in Gunbarrel and enjoys skiing, camping, live music, vegetable gardening, the Minnesota Vikings, and spending time with his wife and daughter.
Practice areas
Civil litigation
Appellate
Languages spoken
English
The Burnham Law Firm, PC.
2760 29th Street
Suite 1E
Boulder, CO, 80301
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 2014 | 06/08/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Law Clerk | Colorado Court Of Appeals | 2014 - 2016 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Association for Justice | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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CLE | Family Law Basic Skills Colorado | 2017 |
Georgetown Law Journal | The New Public Accommodations (co-authored with Nancy Leong) | 2017 |
Denver University Law Review Online | From Writs to Remedies: A Historical Explanation for Multiple Remedies at Common Law | 2016 |
UCLA Law Review | Enforcing Rights (co-authored with Nancy Leong) | 2015 |
Western State University Law Review | Putting the “Review” Back in Rational Basis Review | 2014 |
Denver University Law Review | Comment: The Audacity of Ignoring Hope:How the Existing Qualified Immunity Analysis Leads to Un-Remedied Rights | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Denver | JD | 2014 |
Western State College of Colorado | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2007 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Sixth Annual Junior Faculty Federal Courts Workshop | Enforcing Rights | 2013 |
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Rosemary Rizk, Civil rights Attorney on Sep 9, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Samuel Brightwell, Appeals Attorney on Sep 4, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Aaron is a capable and skilled appellate advocate. He knows the intricacies of the appellate process, including the strict timing requirements and standards of review. He's the appellate guru!
Jessica Lasky, Appeals Attorney on Oct 11, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Aaron is just plain brilliant. He understands the intricacies of complex litigation and is a passionate advocate.
Jennifer Scott, Family Attorney on Feb 21, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Aaron is highly intelligent and knows the law better than most. His clients benefit from his persistence and commitment to excellence.
Autumn Scardina, Family Attorney on Oct 19, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Working with Aaron on a contested dissolution with children was a breath of fresh air. While most attorneys in family law seem to want to fight simply to increase their bills, Aaron understood what issues were worth fighting for and what issues should be resolved. Thankfully with him as opposing counsel, we were able to reach a good resolution for all parties and I look forward to working with him again.
Randall Gause, Wrongful termination Attorney on Aug 14, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
I had the opportunity to work with Aaron on a case involving personal injury, workers' compensation and wrongful termination claims. I found Aaron to be an extremely knowledgable and strategic attorney. I endorse this lawyer and highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal representation.
Matthew Tanda, Family Attorney on Aug 10, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Aaron is a hardworking attorney with a sharp mind and excellent attention to detail. Throughout the divorce/custody process, whether in litigation or settlement negotiation, he keeps his focus on the big picture without losing track of the myriad smaller issues to reach fair and well balanced outcomes. He is an excellent advocate committed to providing solid, honest, and personalized advice to all of his clients
Todd Burnham, Family Attorney on Aug 10, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
A former Editor in Chief for DU Law Review, and former Court of Appeals clerk to Hon. Gilbert A. Roman, Aaron has quickly made a name for himself in the Denver Metro area. Aaron has a brilliant legal mind and is regularly called upon to handle complex litigations issue. Aaron is a huge asset to this firm.
Danielle Davis, Family Attorney on Aug 10, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Aaron is an excellent lawyer with some amazing experience under his belt. He is knowledgable, friendly, and respected for his professionalism in the legal community. I highly recommend Aaron for any Clients seeking strategic, intelligent, and aggressive representation.
Stephanie Randall, Family Attorney on Mar 3, 2017
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Aaron is keenly intelligent in his advocacy for clients, thinking creatively outside of the box to achieve results that other attorneys simply did not consider. His ability to research, analyze, and lay out arguments in writing showcases his time working for the Colorado Court of Appeals. I am not only proud to work with Aaron, but he is a credit to the Burnham Law Firm team. Aaron is also talented in litigating civil and contracts matters, as well as evaluating cases for potential appeals. I can't recommend him highly enough.
John Prentiss, Family Attorney on Nov 3, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Aaron is an amazingly smart, talented attorney. His knowledge of the law and dedication serve his clients well. I have no hesitation in endorsing him.
Trista McElhaney, Family Attorney on Nov 2, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Aaron is a tireless advocate for his clients. He's passionate about what he does and he gets results. I would not hesitate to recommend Aaron for any family law related matter.