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Biography
Willie is a trial lawyer with broad experience in real estate, commercial, and natural resource litigation. Willie has enjoyed success in several jury trials, bench trials, appeals, and judicial and administrative hearings representing both plaintiffs and defendants.
Willie's trial practice focuses on commercial, real estate, and natural resource disputes. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving sales contracts, leases, mineral rights, water rights, business torts, adverse possession, easements, shareholder liability, implied covenants in mineral development, mechanics' liens, construction contracts, and oil and gas royalty accounting.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
80%
21 years
Appeals
20%
21 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Colorado for 20 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Dufford, Waldeck, Milburn & Krohn LLP
744 Horizon Court, Ste 300, Grand Junction, CO, 81506-3947
Dufford, Waldeck, Milburn & Krohn, LLP
744 Horizon Ct Ste 300, Grand Junction, CO, 81506-3947
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William S Deford's Lawyer Endorsements
"Willie DeFord is a tenacious opponent and top notch attorney. As important as his professional skills are his frankness, honesty, and commitment to the rule of law."
Lance Timbreza
Litigation lawyer
Jason Bailey
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Experience
Honors
2013
Charlie Traylor Pro Bono Award, Pro Bono Project of Mesa County, Inc.
2004
William O. DeSouchet Award for Trial Advocacy, University of Colorado School of Law
2000
David O. McKay Essay Award, Brigham Young University
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Dufford Waldeck Milburn & Krohn, LLP
2005 - 2013
Associate, Dufford Waldeck Milburn & Krohn, LLP
2004 - 2004
Judicial Intern, Denver District Court
Associations
2005 - Present
Mesa County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
J. Reuben Clark Law SocietyMember
Education
2005
University of Colorado School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Rocky AHMA
Hot Topics in Fair Housing Law 2014
2013
Mesa County Bar Association
Colorado’s Civil Unions Act
2010
Pro Bono Project of Mesa County
A Guide to Small Claims Court in Mesa County
2009
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Termination and Eviction from Federally Assisted Housing
2007
Redlands Lions Club
Neighbor Disputes
Publications
2014
Dufford Waldeck Quarterly
A Visit to Colorado’s Canyons
2013
Dufford Waldeck Quarterly
State Supreme Court Advises Who Owns Land Under Railroads: The Centerline Presumption and Its Limits
2012
Dufford Waldeck Quarterly
When an Address Isn’t Enough
2011
Dufford Waldeck Quarterly
New Colorado Law Redefines Agricultural Property for Property Taxation
2010
Dufford Waldeck Quarterly
Turning Disputes into Deals: Three Questions for Resolving Conflicts
2008
Dufford Waldeck Quarterly
Is Your Covenant Not to Compete a Paper Tiger?
2008
Dufford Waldeck Quarterly
Law Creates New Duties for Landlords and Tenants
2008
Dufford Waldeck Quarterly
Landmark Case Probes the Limits of Eminent Domain
2007
Dufford Waldeck Quarterly
Colorado Legislature Hears the Cries of Landowners
2006
Dufford Waldeck Quarterly
Residential Leases
2005
University of Colorado Law Review
The Dilemma of Expressive Punishment
Languages
English