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Michelle Schindler is a trial and appellate attorney, who concentrates her practice in the area of civil litigation. Michelle has handled numerous jury and bench trials involving a variety of legal issues including business disputes, real estate, construction, fraud, fiduciary duties, manufacturing and distribution. Michelle has successfully handled appeals in various appellate courts, including the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court. She has represented clients before federal and state courts across the nation.
Michelle grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, and started her legal career working for a large law firm in Chicago, Illinois. After seven years of practicing in Chicago, Michelle, her husband (Dieter Schindler) and their young daughter moved to the Roaring Fork Valley.
While in law school, Michelle was a member of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Team (Vienna, Austria) and a member of the Canada-United States Law Institute Niagara International Moot Court Team.
In her free time, Michelle enjoys skiing, hiking, traveling and spending time with her family.
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State: Colorado
Acquired: 2015
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2011
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State: Indiana
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2007
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119 South Sprint Street., Suite 201, Aspen, CO, 81611
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Posted by Kipling | October 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Best Colorado HOA Lawyer ever!!
One of the most thorough and trustworthy lawyers I have ever worked with. Understands Colorado HOA laws and is a very down-to-earth person to talk to. One of the best in the Valley!!
Posted by Bob | October 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
I have been in business for over 43 years in Aspen, Colorado and can say with confidence Michelle Schindler and the entire Ferguson Schindler Law Firm have been my Go-To legal team ifor potential lititgation , negotiations and more recently some complicated transactional issues. Michelle has been m...
Posted by Tom | October 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney
Michelle did an outstanding job on my behalf with a defective products claim. Very knowledgeable, very thorough - just an excellent attorney.
Posted by Macky | October 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Aspen’s Best!
Michelle is a fantastic attorney. She has represent us multiple times, and I will absolutely use her in the future!
Posted by Wes | October 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Sharp, efficient, and operates with high integrity.
Michelle is very sharp and the most professional lawyer I have ever dealt with. She is very responsive and makes her client feel a sense of urgency that she can deliver on. She is also efficient and does not waste time in getting a task done or delivering her advice. I would want nobody other than he...
"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is an awesome addition to our law firm."
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014 - Present
Partner, Ferguson Schindler Law Firm, P.C.
2007 - 2014
Senior Attorney, Dykema Gossett
The jury rendered a $2.55 million verdict in favor of Ms. Schindler's client on claims of breach of contract and tortious interference with the contract.
The case settled on mutually acceptable, confidential terms. Upon completion of the settlement, the client resumed its prior role as the exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand.
The court ruled in favor of the client. The client had authority to act on behalf of the limited liability company without the consent of other members due to their conflict of interest.
Secured summary judgment in favor of Merrill Lynch on claims of breach of employment agreement filed by employee.
Bench trial verdict entered in favor of commercial landlord on claims of breach of lease concerning a large commercial space in downtown Chicago.
Bench trial verdict entered in favor of commercial landlord on claims of breach of lease concerning a large commercial space in downtown Chicago.
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
English
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