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.
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.
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.
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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
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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
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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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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."