Litigation Resources

*CASE STUDY: $120,000 Recovery for Faulty Forklift

Jul 26, 2021

Robinson & Henry Client Collects Treble Damages for a Used Forklift that Never Worked Rosemary sought Robinson & Henry’s help t...

*Case Study: Short-Term Rental License Approval

Sep 27, 2022

CASE STUDY Hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfasts used to be the only options for a place to stay when traveling  ̶  that is, until sho...

*CASE STUDY: We Defeated HOA Bullies

Aug 25, 2021

“Home is where the heart is.” “Mi casa es su casa.” “A man’s home is his castle.” “Home, sweet home.” There are many idyllic homeowners...

3 Reasons to Collect Money You’re Owed Now… Even During a Pandemic

Jun 1, 2020

Collecting money from someone who owes you can be tough for various reasons. Collecting money from someone during a pandemic, well, tha...

3 Steps to Take if You’ve Been Sued

Nov 13, 2020

Civil Litigation Attorney Ryan Robertson gives you three steps to follow if you find yourself in a lawsuit. Set Up a Meeting Give us a ...

3 Things to Think About Before You File a Lawsuit

May 5, 2021

People file lawsuits all the time, but people often waste money on bad lawsuits that will never be won. Robinson & Henry managing p...

3 Ways to Maximize Your First Attorney Meeting

Sep 17, 2020

Knowing how to plan for your first attorney meeting will benefit you and your attorney as you move forward with your case. Civil litiga...

5 Good Pieces of Evidence for a Lawsuit

May 13, 2020

Considering a Lawsuit?  If you’re wondering whether you have a case to sue someone, you’ll need evidence. Civil litigation ...

5 Questions to Ask an Attorney Before You Hire Them

Sep 16, 2020

It’s important to hire the right attorney to represent you in your legal matter. Civil litigation attorney provides five question...

5 Tips if You’re Hurt in a Crash or Fall

Sep 11, 2020

If you’ve recently been in a car crash or a slip-and-fall accident, there are ways to strengthen your case and ensure you receive...

A Homeowner’s Defense to a Mechanic’s Lien

Feb 19, 2019

Mechanic’s liens are a legal tool contractors use to recover unpaid money from a homeowner for their work on a job, such as a remodelin...

Age Discrimination in Colorado Workplaces

Mar 2, 2022

Age discrimination is unfortunately common in the workplace. According to studies from AARP, 78 percent of workers 45 and older have se...

Avoid This if You Get Sued

May 13, 2020

Sued? Don’t Talk Too Much! Civil litigation attorney Kayla Banzali offers some sage advice for people who become a party to a law...

Breach of Contract: Making and Breaking Deals

Jul 31, 2018

This guide provides an overview of breach of contract and possible remedies. But, contracts are complex. We can help.

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Breach of Fiduciary Duty: They Can’t Do That!

Jul 31, 2018

A business partner, corporate board, banker or attorney your trust has let you down. Is this a breach of fiduciary duty or not?

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Business Owners: Let’s Get You Paid.

Oct 5, 2020

If you are a business owner, an independent contractor, or a service provider, a big part of your success depends on your ability to ge...

Can I Have an Attorney in Small Claims Court?

Oct 21, 2020

Hi, my name is Kayla Banzali. I’m a civil litigation attorney at Robinson & Henry. A question that I get asked a lot is, R...

Can I Pick My Own Jury?

Oct 5, 2020

If you decide to go to trial there’s a lot to consider, including who will be put into your jury. Not many people know that they ...

Can I Sue Colorado Seller for Failure to Disclose Defects?

Jul 24, 2019

Moving into a new home is an exciting time. That is until you discover a problem the seller never informed you about. State and federal...

Can I Sue My Contractor for Doing Unpermitted Work?

Dec 14, 2022

When you had your kitchen remodeled, you hoped it would add great value when you decided to sell your home. Now it’s the reason you can...

Can I Sue My Contractor for Overcharging?

Dec 25, 2022

You chose the lowest bidder for your home renovation project. A prudent move, so you thought. Then how come you’ve been billed twice as...

Can You Get Out of a Contract Due to the Pandemic?

Aug 7, 2020

Do you feel trapped in a contract that seems impossible to perform? If COVID has affected your ability to follow through on a job, you ...

Can You Pick Your Jury?

Oct 21, 2020

The fate of many cases is in the hands of jurors. A jury is tasked with one of the most vital roles at trial: the verdict. In the movie...

Collect Your Judgment Through Judicial Foreclosure

Feb 1, 2022

Judicial foreclosure is an effective legal tool to collect the money someone owes you. Whether you won a judgment or have a mechanic...

Colorado “Red Flag” Firearm Lawyers Defend Coloradans Right to Bear Arms

May 31, 2019

The Law On Friday, April 12 2019, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed the “Extreme Risk Protection Order,” more commonly called the “R...

Colorado Criminalizes Unenforceable Non Compete Agreements

Feb 8, 2022

Employers who violate Colorado’s restrictive covenants statute, commonly known as noncompete agreements, could now face jail time after...

Colorado Domestic Violence Laws | Statute of Limitations

Aug 15, 2019

Domestic violence has major consequences for victims and abusers. That’s why it is taken seriously in Colorado. During the past decade,...

Commercial Litigation: Solve Your Colorado Business Dispute

Mar 19, 2019

Most likely, when you opened your small business you had big dreams, albeit dreams slightly tempered by the reality of the responsibili...

Common Claims: Collect the Money You’re Owed

Nov 28, 2022

Whether you are owed a debt or you owe money, the laws around collection are complex and numerous. Our attorneys can help you sort it a...

Contractor Damaged Your Property?

Dec 15, 2021

If your contractor damaged your property instead of improving it, you may be able to recover money for the damage. If you find yourself...

Contractor’s Guide to Mechanic’s Liens in Colorado

Jul 31, 2018

You have one chance to record and foreclose on a mechanics lien. Get it right. Hire a professional to help you.

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Create a Legally Sound Promissory Note

Mar 22, 2022

A promissory note is a written agreement to pay back money in a certain time with specific terms. It is often used in real estate, vehi...

Cryptocurrency Scams: Recover a Fraudulent Investment

Nov 11, 2022

Cryptocurrency investment is the gold rush of the smartphone age. Techno-based currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum allow people to pur...

Cyberbullying: Legal Options to Help Your Child

Feb 23, 2023

Our virtual world has created the perfect environment for relentless cyberbullying. The tormenting can lead to anxiety, depression, and...

Dealing with a Difficult Contractor: What Kind of Lawyer Do You Need?

Dec 13, 2022

The new addition on your home wasn’t supposed to feel like a subtraction. However, due to hiring the wrong contractor, your long-term i...

Denver’s Short Term Rental Law Strikes Again

Sep 12, 2019

Just last month, another Denver resident, high-profile immigration attorney Aaron Elinoff, was arrested on the charge of “attempting to...

Did the Bank Botch Your PPP Application? You May Have a Claim.

May 1, 2020

The Paycheck Protection Program was funded by Congress. Again, there’s another chance to get at that money to keep your business ...

Discriminatory Failure to Promote

Feb 17, 2022

You’re probably familiar with the term “glass ceiling.” This colloquial term refers to an invisible barrier that prevents qualified wom...

Displaying Flags and Signs in an HOA Community

Apr 8, 2022

Colorado law now prohibits homeowners associations from restricting you from displaying flags or signs on your property in most instanc...

Dispute with Neighbor about Holiday Decorations

Dec 3, 2020

November and December is that wonderful time of year where we get to decorate our homes and our yards in order to enjoy time and festiv...

Do You Have A Case?

Aug 13, 2018

Litigation is complex and unpredictable. Consult an attorney before filing a lawsuit.

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Do You Have a Right to a Speedy Trial During a Pandemic?

Aug 3, 2020

When unexpected world emergencies, such as COVID, interrupt the normal motion of things, it can be hard to determine how everything wil...

Drones and My Privacy: What Can I Do About It?

Jun 5, 2019

If you’ve ever looked around for a large swarm of bees or a chainsaw coming your way but don’t see anything, you’ve likely heard a dron...

EEOC Complaints: Tips for Colorado Businesses

Aug 25, 2018

An employee complained about your company to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Now what?

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EEOC Complaints: What Business Owners and Employees Should Know

Feb 10, 2022

Imagine this: A newly hired employee comes into work and casually mentions to another staff member that she is six months pregnant. The...

Employer Refuse You Paid Sick Leave To Get Tested for Coronavirus? You May Have a Case.

Mar 12, 2020

Colorado Issues Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy for Some Employees If your employer does not give you paid sick leave to get tested fo...

Employers Must Pay Out Unused Vacation Time

Jun 28, 2021

Unused vacation time must be paid out to an employee when they leave a Colorado company. That’s what the Colorado Supreme Court r...

Employment Lawyer: Know Your Rights

Nov 7, 2018

If you believe your employer has violated the law in some manner and treated you wrongfully, you should contact our highly experienced ...

Enforcing a Promissory Note

Mar 7, 2022

A promissory note is a valuable tool for financial institutions and individuals alike. It establishes a clear record of a loan and puts...

FAQ: What are a Creditor’s Rights When a Debtor Files for Bankruptcy?

Nov 14, 2022

Someone owes you or your business money, but they’ve just filed for bankruptcy. As a creditor, you understand that once you’ve been not...

Federal Asset Forfeiture: Recover My Seized Property

Nov 15, 2022

Did you know that the federal government can confiscate your car, house, or boat if it suspects you drove it to transport illegal drugs...

Fight a Denied Homeowner’s Insurance Claim

Jan 13, 2022

Coloradans whose homes are destroyed or damaged expect their homeowner’s insurance to cover the loss. Unfortunately, some homeown...

Fight a Homeowner’s Insurance Claim Denial

Nov 11, 2021

It’s a common scenario: a Colorado homeowner faithfully pays her homeowner’s insurance premiums on time, but when she needs her insuran...

Fight Back Against a Hostile Work Environment

Jan 24, 2022

“A hostile work environment is like a disease. It can have many symptoms, some of which change over time, but all of which stem f...

Fight Wage Discrimination in Colorado

Dec 15, 2021

Colorado became the first state in the U.S. to require employers to disclose compensation in their public job postings after Senate Bil...

Find Out if Your HOA is Power Hungry

Aug 16, 2021

If you own a house or townhome, there’s a good chance you belong to a homeowner’s association. Robinson & Henry’s...

FX Audio Software Inc. Sues 123 Coloradans

Oct 3, 2018

In December of 2012 FX Audio Software, Inc. (“FX Audio”) brought suit in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado ...

Get the Money You Won in Court!

May 1, 2020

If you won a judgment in a lawsuit, you deserve to receive that money. We will tell you a simple way to collect an unpaid judgment. Lit...

HOA Targeting You? Here’s What You Can Do

Feb 17, 2021

Living in a house and being part of a neighborhood can be great until it begins to feel like your HOA is nitpicking everything you do. ...

Homebuyers! Undisclosed Defects Do Not Have To Result In A Money Pit

Oct 5, 2020

One common mistake new homebuyers make is assuming that everything in their house will work perfectly because it’s brand new to them. D...

Homeowners Can Use Their HOA’s Insurance

Apr 15, 2022

If you live in a community regulated by a Homeowner’s Association, then you’re familiar with that extra payment you make each mon...

How a Corporate & Business Attorney Can Help You

Aug 25, 2018

Starting, operating, or dissolving a business in Colorado can be complicated. Seemingly simple decisions you make about your business c...

How a Litigation Attorney Can Help You

Aug 27, 2018

You open your door and the next thing you know someone is handing you a summons and complaint. You’re being sued! What should you do no...

How an Attorney Successfully Defends a Deposition

May 6, 2022

During a deposition, presenting a defense is as important as it will be during the trial. Everything you say will be recorded by a cour...

How Insurance Works When It’s Not Your Fault

Dec 1, 2021

You should use your insurance when it’s not your fault. Yes, you read that correctly. Robinson & Henry Lead Litigation Attorn...

How Juries Are Selected

Feb 8, 2021

The legal process can seem complicated and mysterious, especially the jury selection process. Do you get a say? Does your lawyer? If yo...

How Settling a Lawsuit Gives You More Power Than You Think

May 27, 2020

Did you know that settling a lawsuit could actually provide a better outcome for your case than taking it to court? It could! If you...

How to Avoid Paying Your Lender’s Outrageous Attorney Fees

May 1, 2020

It’s standard practice that a borrower pay lender attorney fees – or at least some of the lender’s legal fees. You sh...

How to Collect the Money Awarded to You in a Lawsuit

Feb 19, 2021

Winning a lawsuit may be satisfying, but that’s not always the end of it. Now you must be reimbursed for your loss. What if the o...

How to Deal With a Bad Contractor

Sep 23, 2022

You should be able to trust your contractor to create the kitchen of your dreams or perform emergency repairs on your office. When a ba...

How to Deal With a Deadbeat Contractor

Apr 30, 2020

How to Get a Refund From a Contractor Who Disappeared Paying a contractor upfront for a project is usually part of the process, but som...

How to Enforce a Verbal Contract

Dec 2, 2021

The best way to ensure you can enforce a contract is to get it in writing. However, if you did not put those elements down on paper, yo...

How to Enforce Your Colorado Arbitration Award

Aug 29, 2018

Collecting an arbitration award can be tough unless the complicated arbitration process is followed correctly.

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How to Find the Best Breach of Contract Attorney for Your Case

Feb 28, 2019

Get the Best Breach of Contract Attorney for Your Case Contracts are a huge part of our daily lives. Think about how many times you use...

How to Get a Civil Protection Order or No-Contact Agreement

Jun 10, 2022

In Colorado, individuals may seek a civil protection order that prohibits another person from having any indirect or direct contact wit...