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Ralph Adrian Cantafio

DUI and DWI Attorney at Steamboat Springs, CO

5.0   4 reviews
  • State Years
    Texas - TX 10 years
    Alaska - AK 10 years
    Utah - UT 18 years
    Wyoming - WY 18 years
    Colorado - CO 36 years
    Pennsylvania - PA 38 years
    North Carolina - NC 30 years
  • Licensed for 10 years
    State TX
    Acquired 2012
    Status
    Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 10 years
    State AK
    Acquired 2012
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 18 years
    State UT
    Acquired 2005
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 18 years
    State WY
    Acquired 2004
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 36 years
    State CO
    Acquired 1986
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 38 years
    State PA
    Acquired 1985
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 30 years
    State NC
    Acquired 1993
    Status
    Inactive No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Ralph

Learn Ralph’s areas of practice.

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
  • Business Litigation
  • Business Organization
  • Business Representation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Construction Law and Litigation
  • Commercial Transactions
  • Real Estate Law
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Mineral Interests
  • Corporate Law
  Certified Legal Specialties
  • Oil and Gas: Petroleum Land Management; University of Denver, Daniels College of Business, 2011
  • Oil and Gas: Petroleum Land Management, Energy Finance and Management Track; University of Denver, Daniels College of Business, 2011
  • Real Estate: Graduate; Real Estate Institute (GRI), 2009
  • Real Estate: Short Sales and Forclosure Resource (SFR), 2010
  Professional Associations and Memberships
  • American Bar Association
  • American Trial Lawyers Association
  • Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
  • North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • Colorado Oil and Gas Association
  • Club 20
  • National Cattlemen's Beef Association
  • American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL)
  • Denver Association of Lease and Title Analysts (DALTA)
  • Denver Association of Professional Landmen (DAPL)
  • Denver Petroleum Club (DPC)
  • Energy and Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF)
  • Energy Bar Association (EBA)
  • Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA)
  • Institute of Energy Law (IEL)
  • National Association of Lease and Title Analysts (NALTA)
  • National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO)
  • Petroleum Association of Wyoming (PAW)
  • Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (RMMLF)
  Bar Admissions
  • Alaska, 2012
  • Texas, 2012
  • Utah, 2005
  • Wyoming, 2004
  • North Carolina, 1993
  • Colorado, 1986
  • Pennsylvania, 1985
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1996
  • U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 1986
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1985
  • U.S. Tax Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1996
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1989
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1990

 

 

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Cantafio Law, P.C.
345 S Lincoln Ave Ste 202
Po Box 774567
Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487
Cantafio Law, PC
1875 Lawrence Street
Suite 730
Denver, CO, 80202
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Posted by anonymous | July 9, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Ralph is a wonderful lawyer
Ralph is thorough and hard working. I would reccomend him to anyone. He helped me with a very difficult legal situation. His whole team is warm and listens to their clients issues and helps them understand.
Posted by Leslie | January 24, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Incredibly Knowledgeable!
Ralph Cantafio and his team are exceptional. They were unbelievably thorough in their research and communication throughout the duration of my legal dispute. Their main goal was to work hard to get me the best possible outcome. I felt so supported and understood during what could have been a stressful time. Their full service approach and in-depth experience in multiple legal arenas makes them the perfect law firm for legal needs big or small, corporate or personal. It is with the utmost confidence that I recommend them.
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Posted by Michele | May 25, 2015
Excellent attorney and firm!
Ralph and his great team have been our families trusted attorney for many years. His firm has always gone above and beyond in understanding and meeting our legal needs. Ralph Cantafio is respected by everyone in the community as an attorney, in business and also as a person. I would highly recommend him to anyone no matter what the issue. His knowledge and experience sets him above and beyond the competition!
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Posted by Katy | February 4, 2015
Professional and productive legal services
Ralph has represented my husband and my businesses for 5 years. He has guided us through multiple business transactions with effective, concise and productive negotiations. One of the many reasons we continue to retain Ralph for legal services is that we feel we get honest value in the time spent on our projects. His negotiations are direct, fair and produce results. We intend to rely on Ralph for legal services for many years to come.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 8.7 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • 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
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Education

  • 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
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Associations

  • 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
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Speaking Engagements

  • Periodical of the National Association of Royalty Owners
  • A Discussion of Legal Framework to Regulate Fracking: Federal, State and Local Concerns
  • 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
  • Denver Petroleum Club
  • The Battle to Determine the Right to Regulate Hydraulic Fracturing:The Preemption Doctrine
  • 2013
  • Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors
  • What Every Realtor Should Know About Foreclosure
  • 2009
  • Colorado House of Representatives
  • Testimony Regarding House Bill 09-1194
  • 2008
  • Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors
  • Conservation Easements & Land Trusts for Realtors
  • 2008
  • Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors
  • Water Rights: What Every Realtor Should Know
  • 2008
  • Montana State University
  • Oil and Gas Landowners Issues
  • 2006
  • National Association of Royalty Owners
  • Understanding the Oil & Gas Lease and Factors Affecting Termination of the Oil and Gas Lease Resulting in Cancelation
  • 2006
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Attorney endorsements

Received (7)
Given (5)
Endorse Ralph
General practice Attorney | Apr 21
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."
General practice Attorney | Apr 01
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."
Oil and gas Attorney | Apr 01
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."
Oil and gas Attorney | Apr 01
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."
Unknown Attorney | Mar 03
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."
Oil and gas Attorney | Mar 02
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."
Oil and gas Attorney | Mar 02
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."
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Steamboat Springs DUI and DWI Lawyer Ralph Adrian Cantafio
Ralph Adrian Cantafio
DUI and DWI Attorney
Steamboat Springs, CO
Licensed for 38 years