Summary

Christian is a trial lawyer whose focus includes disputes arising out of commercial contracts, banking and financial matters, tort claims, and construction, business, and real estate issues. He practices in state and federal courts and regulatory proceedings, primarily in Colorado, and in arbitration proceedings across the country. Christian’s wide-ranging litigation practice enables him to see disputes from many angles, promoting efficient, effective, and, where appropriate, early resolution.

Awards

  • Honoree, Colorado Super Lawyers, Business Litigation (2016 – 2024)

  • Honoree, Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation (2024 – present)

  • Honoree, Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Business Litigation (2011 – 2015)

All Service Areas

Education

  • University of Colorado School of Law (2000)

    J.D.

  • New Mexico State University (1997)

    B.A., Government, With Honors

Admissions

  • State - Colorado
  • Federal - District of Colorado
  • Federal - Southern District of Texas
  • Federal - 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Federal - U.S. Supreme Court

Notable Matters

  • Trial and appellate experience in numerous state and federal courts, and represents businesses and individuals in regulatory agency hearings and proceedings, legislative matters, and arbitrations.
  • Represents lenders and creditors in hearings, trials, and arbitrations on various collection and workout matters, pursues claims to recover secured collateral, and defends lender liability claims.
  • Represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and construction lenders in defect, warranty, payment, delay, lien, trust fund, and other general construction claims.
  • Represents business entities of varying types, sizes, and industries in matters involving contracts, ownership, management and control issues, landlord/tenant, real estate, fraud, and related disputes.
  • Defends tort claims asserted against businesses and individuals, including basic negligence, premises liability, defamation, and wrongful death claims.
  • Consults with businesses and individuals on pre-litigation and trial strategy, and works to facilitate negotiations and dispute resolution before, during, and after trial.

Speeches and Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Termination – The Last Straw, Annual Colorado Construction Law Seminar, March 8, 2024.
  • Legislative Update, Annual Colorado Construction Law Seminar, Feb. 3, 2023.
  • 2022 (Early) Legislative Update, Annual Colorado Construction Law Seminar, March 4, 2022.
  • Walks Like a Fraud, Talks Like a Fraud…Now What? Not-for-Profit Conference, COCPA, May 21, 2021.
  • An Unwitting Pioneer’s Reflections on Remote Advocacy, July 2020.
  • Mediation – Setting It Up for Success, Annual Colorado Construction Seminar, March 2020.

Professional Affiliations

  • New Mexico State University Foundation

    Immediate Past Chair, Board of Directors

  • National Institute for Trial Advocacy

    Faculty Member

  • American Arbitration Association

    Arbitrator