Andrew John Contiguglia
The Contiguglia Law Firm, P.C. 138 W 5th Avenue Denver, CO 80204 Practice Area(s): Business Law, Criminal Defense visit website
Biographical Information
I am here to help lead you or your company through unfamiliar situations. I will guide you where I have skill, and provide insight on your case and in your industry. I will help counsel you on avoiding mistakes. I strive to compliment you and your organization and to be approachable on issues that affect you concerning the law and your industry while maintaining a true direction to help you accomplish your goals.
I appreciate that each of my clients, and their respective cases, are unique. As such, I approach each case with individual care and with concern for each client’s legal issue. I maintain a tough, smart and aggressive stance when the time is right, all the while maintaining a very personable approach with my clients.
My firm’s law practice is broad, covering areas of business law and litigation, criminal defense and personal injury. Yet, we endeavor to maintain effective advocacy for our clients by maintaining communication, being relentless in our positions, and always being prepared.
My firm has the ability to provide unique, original solutions to complicated legal problems. Our skill and insight will help you reach a solution to your case, whether it is a business dispute, a criminal allegation, or an injury received at the hands of another. We are always sympathetic to the needs and best interests of our clients.
I have experience in many facets of business relationships, from drafting contracts to starting up business entities, partnership agreements, operating agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and business sales. In instances where these deals go awry, I help protect my client’s rights and stand up for their position while assisting them with a resolution to best achieve their objectives. My experience with business contracts, intellectual property and other transactions allows me to formulate a unique perspective against general litigators who lack such business experience.
In criminal matters, my experience working at the United States Attorney Office in the District of Colorado and the Jefferson County District Attorney office helps me advocate for my clients and achieve a resolution to their cases whether it is through plea bargain or trial. I represent clients in criminal matters including felonies, misdemeanors, DUI and traffic. I have handled cases across the spectrum of criminal complaints, including murder and sexual assaults. I have handled criminal cases in state and federal court. Every client receives the same quality representation, regardless of the severity of the charges against him or her.
Admission Dates & Jurisdictions
— United States 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2011
— United States District Court, Southern District of New York, 2011
— California State Bar, 2010
— New York State Bar, 2006
— Colorado State Bar, 1996
— United States District Court, Colorado, 1996
Education
— 1995 University of Denver Sturm College of Law
— 1992 Columbia University
Professional Experience
The Contiguglia Law Firm, P.C.; Denver, CO – January 2015 – Present; Owner / Shareholder: Practicing in areas of Commercial and Civil Litigation, Corporate and Business Law, Criminal Defense, First Amendment Law and Entertainment Law
CONTIGUGLIA / FAZZONE, P.C; Denver, CO – July 2008 – December 2014; Owner / Shareholder: Practicing in areas of Commercial and Civil Litigation, Corporate and Business Law, Criminal Defense, First Amendment Law and Entertainment Law
CONTIGUGLIA, P.C.; Denver, CO – September 2007 – July 2008; Owner / Shareholder: Practicing in areas of Commercial and Civil Litigation, Corporate and Business Law, Criminal Defense, First Amendment Law and Entertainment Law
Miller & Steiert, P.C.; Littleton, CO – December 1999 to September 2007; Associate Attorney: Practicing in areas of Commercial and Civil Litigation, Corporate and Business Law, Criminal Defense, First Amendment Law and Entertainment Law
Arapahoe Community College; Littleton, CO – Spring 2004 to Present; Adjunct Professor: Paralegal Department, Contracts, Civil Litigation, Business Organizations, Constitutional Law, Entertainment Law
Law Office of Andrew J. Contiguglia; Denver, CO – June 1996 to July 1998 and October 1999 to December 1999; Solo Practitioner: Experience in jury and bench trials, hearings, negotiations, depositions, mergers and acquisitions. Prepared numerous civil and criminal cases for hearing or trial. Practiced in the areas of Domestic Relations, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, Litigation, Business Law and Bankruptcy.
Hull & Zimmerman, P.C.; Arvada, CO – July 1998 to October 1999; Associate Attorney: Experience in jury and bench trials, negotiations and depositions. Prepared numerous civil and criminal cases for hearing and trial. Practiced in areas of Domestic Relations, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, Personal Injury, General Litigation and Business Law.
Alternate Defense Counsel for Jefferson County; June 1996 to August 1999 and 2007 to Present; Public Defender conflict appointment legal defense counsel for indigent defendants; District, Juvenile and County Court.
White & Steele, P.C.; Denver, CO – September 1995 to May 1996; Law Clerk: Conducted legal research and prepared motions for summary judgment, complaints and briefs for attorneys on various Civil Law issues ranging from personal injury defense to employment law and wrongful death.
Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office; Golden, CO – September 1994 to September 1995; Legal Intern: Conducted jury and court trials, arraignments and pre-trial conferences on various County Court cases ranging from traffic infractions to third degree assault. Conducted juvenile detention hearings in District Court. Researched and wrote motions and briefs for County and District Court.
Department of Justice, Office of the U.S. Attorney, District of Colorado, Denver, CO – January 1994 to August 1994; Law Clerk: Wrote memoranda of law for the District Court as well as appellate briefs to the 10th Circuit. Conducted legal research in the criminal division on various issues and assisted attorneys in trial preparation.
Honors & Awards
Super Lawyers – 2015
National Association of Distinguished Counsel – 2015
Avvo.com Rated 10.0
American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 100 Criminal Lawyers in Colorado — 2015
Colorado’s Top Lawyers as Identified by the Denver Post — 2015
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, Client Satisfaction Award — 2014
Lead Counsel Rated
Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training program (COBALT). COBALT is a competitive, interactive leadership training program designed specifically for lawyers with demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to the legal community. The program not only teaches leadership skills, but also addresses challenges faced by leaders in the legal community and the general community, inspires and energizes students, and facilitates a group learning experience., COBALT, Colorado Bar Association , 2009
Professional Associations
— First Amendment Lawyers Associtaion, Officer, Board of Directors, 2013
— State Bar of California, Member, 2010
— Colorado Bar Foundation, Member, 2010
— Colorado Bar Association, Executive Board of Governors, Vice President, 2010
— American Trial Lawyers Assocation, 2007
— State Bar of New York, Member, 2006
— Minoru Yasui, Inn of Court, Member and Board Member, 2005
— First Amendment Lawyers Association, Member, 2002
— Arapahoe County Bar Association, Member, Board of Directors, 2000
— Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, 1999
— Colorado Bar Association, Member, 1996
Representative Cases
— Reported Cases People v. Bauer, 80 P.3d 896 (Colo. App.2003) People v. Grady, 126 P.3d 218 (Colo. App. 2005) Righthaven v. Wolf, — F.Supp.2d —-, 2011 WL 4469956 (D.Colo. 2011), 100 U.S.P.Q.2d 1476
Speaking Engagements
— Internet Law Update First Amendment Lawyers Association, Winter Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada 2015 Internet Law Update First Amendment Lawyers Association, Summer Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2014 Internet Law Update First Amendment Lawyers Association, Winter Meeting, Honolulu, HI 2014 Internet Law Update First Amendment Lawyers Association, Summer Meeting, Philadelphia, PA 2013 Internet Law Update First Amendment Lawyers Association, New Orleans, LA 2013 Internet Law Update First Amendment Lawyers Association, San Diego, CA 2012 Internet Law Update First Amendment Lawyers Association, Chicago, IL 2012 Internet Law Update First Amendment Lawyers Association, Washington, DC 2011 Internet Law Update First Amendment Lawyers Association, Minneapolis, MN 2011
— Contracts 101 – Pitfalls to Avoid in your Entertainment Deals NATAS 2007
— Contracts 101 Colorado Lawyers for the Arts 2008
— Cybersquatting Arapahoe County Bar Association, Spring CLE, San Diego, CA 2009
— Adjunct Professor, Arapahoe Community College, Paralegal Department; teaching courses in contracts, civil litigation, business organizations, constitutional law, and entertainment law. (2004 to present)
Publications
| The Legal Satyricon | Andrew Contiguglia on School Search and Seizure Case | 2007 |
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Service Activities
— The Summer of 2014 provided some unique opportunities. I was asked by State House Representative Amy Stevens to assist her in the promotion of Colorado’s new “Revenge Porn” bill. Under the law, it is a misdemeanor to publish explicit images of someone on the Internet without their consent. To help promote the law, I testified before both the Colorado State House and Senate Judiciaries. The law passed unanimously before both legislative branches.
— Colorado Office of Alternate Defense Counsel, Public Defender conflict counsel representing indigent criminal defendants (2007 to present)