As the owner of a seven attorney general practice, Mr. Cantafio possesses extensive experience in civil litigation and commercial transactions. His practice includes regular representation of clients in Alaska, Colorado, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Wyoming and those District Courts statewide, as well as the United States District Court. His caseload emphasizes law related to commercial, corporate, construction, and oil and gas law.
Areas of Practice
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2012 | 02/17/2022 |
AK | Active | 2012 | 03/05/2022 |
UT | Active | 2005 | 05/07/2022 |
WY | Active | 2004 | 04/09/2022 |
NC | Inactive | 1993 | 04/28/2022 |
CO | Active | 1986 | 03/05/2022 |
PA | Active | 1985 | 03/15/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Adjunct Professor | Western State Colorado University | 2015 - Present |
Lecturer | University of Colorado, Denver | 2015 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | Colorado Mountain College | 2014 - Present |
Municipal Judge | Town of Oak Creek, Colorado | 2008 - Present |
Owner | Cantafio Law, PC | 2001 - Present |
Partner | Cantafio and Hardy-Moore | 1992 - 2001 |
Attorney | McGill Professional Law Corporation | 1986 - 1992 |
Staff Attorney | Central Pennsylvania Legal Services | 1985 - 1986 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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14th Judicial District Performance Commission | Member | 2013 - Present |
Denver Association of Lease and Title Analysts | Member | 2012 - Present |
Petroleum Association of Wyoming | Member | 2012 - Present |
National Association of Lease & Title Analysts | Member | 2012 - Present |
Institute of Energy Law | Member | 2012 - Present |
Independent Petroleum Association of America | Member | 2012 - Present |
Energy Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Energy and Mineral Law Foundation | Member | 2012 - Present |
Denver Petroleum Club | Member | 2012 - Present |
Denver Association of Professional Landmen | Member | 2012 - Present |
Colorado Supreme Court Hearing Board | Member | 2011 - Present |
Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource | Real Estate | 2010 - Present |
American Association of Professional Landmen | Member | 2008 - Present |
Old Town Hot Springs | Board of Directors | 2008 - Present |
Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation | Member | 2007 - Present |
Real Estate Institute | Real Estate Broker | 2007 - Present |
National Association of Royalty Owners | Member | 2004 - Present |
American Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Steamboat Springs RE-2 Technology Commission and Fund Board | Board of Directors | 1999 - 2005 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Wordpress | The student is now the teacher: GEM alumnus to teach for program | 2015 |
PRWEB | Chinese Executives Educated in Calgary on the Oil and Gas Indusrty | 2014 |
PRWEB | Two Respected Law Firms Unite | 2014 |
PRWEB | Law Office Helps Veterans and Community | 2014 |
Utah Bar Journal | Efficient Use of Arbitration: Drafting Arbitration Clauses | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Colorado - Denver | MS - Master of Science | 2013 |
University of Denver | Daniels College of Business | 2011 |
Colorado School of Mines | MS - Master of Science | 1992 |
University of Colorado School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1984 |
University of Nevada-Las Vegas | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1981 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Petrometer International Education Co. Ltd | Oil & Gas Law Contracts, Economics & Land Managment | 2014 |
Periodical of the National Association of Royalty Owners | A Discussion of Legal Framework to Regulate Fracking: Federal, State and Local Concerns | 2013 |
Denver Petroleum Club | The Battle to Determine the Right to Regulate Hydraulic Fracturing:The Preemption Doctrine | 2013 |
Colorado County Attorney's Association | Overview of Permitting of Oil & Gas Wells in Colorado: Understanding the Doctrine of Preemption and the Authority of "Home Rule" Municipalities | 2013 |
2013 Fall Conference | Successful Development of Renewable Energy Projects: Navigating the Cloud of Bureaucracy | 2013 |
Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors | What Every Realtor Should Know About Foreclosure | 2009 |
NARO Colorado Conference | Statue of Limitations & Deadlines to Contest Underpayment of Royalties | 2009 |
Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors | Water Rights: What Every Realtor Should Know | 2008 |
Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors | Conservation Easements & Land Trusts for Realtors | 2008 |
Colorado House of Representatives | Testimony Regarding House Bill 09-1194 | 2008 |
National Association of Royalty Owners | Understanding the Oil & Gas Lease and Factors Affecting Termination of the Oil and Gas Lease Resulting in Cancelation | 2006 |
Montana State University | Oil and Gas Landowners Issues | 2006 |
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Lynaia South, General practice Attorney on Apr 21, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Ralph is a solutions based attorney. He does not simply go straight to litigation if that is not necessary. I consider him to be very wise.
Francis Cuddihee, General practice Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Ralph is a meticulous and skilled advocate. He manages his practice with integrity and is always focused on the best interests of his clients. I highly recommend this attorney.
Lynaia South, General practice Attorney on Apr 21, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Ralph is a solutions based attorney. He does not simply go straight to litigation if that is not necessary. I consider him to be very wise.
Francis Cuddihee, General practice Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Ralph is a meticulous and skilled advocate. He manages his practice with integrity and is always focused on the best interests of his clients. I highly recommend this attorney.
Cheryl Hardy-Moore, Oil and gas Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I have worked with Ralph for over 20 years and have recommended him time and again to folks for all areas of civil litigation. Ralph is a very very bright, hard working, ethical, "think outside the box" lawyer who gets good results for his clients, plus he's just a really nice man.
Richard Eddington, Oil and gas Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I highly recommend Ralph Cantafio as an attorney that is highly qualified to handle any Oil and gas deal as well as other complex business litigation matters. He has tremendous experience litigating and resolving all kinds of complex cases. Not only does he share his vast knowledge teaching advanced college classes, he also takes the time to help mentor younger and less experienced attorneys. Ralph really cares about all of his clients and goes the extra distance to make sure that all their legal needs are met and that they are kept abreast of what's going on with their case.
Claire Elster, Unknown Attorney on Mar 3, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Ralph Cantafio is an excellent attorney. He has extensive knowledge and experience as a litigator and he is a pleasure to work with, always treating those around him with respect.
Wesley Eddington, Oil and gas Attorney on Mar 2, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of knowing Ralph for several years and working for him the past year. He treats all his clients, employees, and other attorneys with the utmost respect. He is an extremely hard worker, who really cares about his clients.
Mark Fischer, Oil and gas Attorney on Mar 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Cantafio and against Mr. Cantafio over the years. He is an excellent litigator, especially complex cases. He teaches Oil and Gas at the college level.