Law Offices of Courtenay Patterson is a dedicated legal practice specializing in labor and employment law, civil litigation, and business law, serving clients in Colorado and California. Founded by an accomplished litigator with extensive trial experience, the firm stands out for its robust defense of both employers and employees, as well as its strategic handling of complex business and civil disputes.
With a background as a former Deputy District Attorney and Labor and Employment Attorney, Courtenay Patterson brings over a decade of experience, including more than 40 jury trials and hundreds of bench trials and hearings. The firm is adept at representing a diverse clientele, including businesses, individuals, public and private universities, cities, school districts, and municipalities, focusing on assertive advocacy and personalized legal strategies.
Services Offered
- Labor & Employment (representing employers and employees)
- Employment contract disputes
- Whistleblower cases
- Wrongful termination/retaliation
- Civil litigation
- Breach of contract
- Child custody and adoption
- Negligence
- Defamation
- Fraud/misrepresentation
- Debt collection
- ADA/Title III representation
- Representation for businesses being sued
- Representation for individuals facing discrimination
- ADA inspections, audits, and reports
- ADA compliance consultation
- Landlord-tenant disputes (evictions, security deposit disputes, assignments/subleases)
- Drafting of leases
- Business formation
- Non-compete/non-disclosure agreements
- Employment contract drafting
- Business acquisition
- Business sales & dissolution
- Criminal defense (DUI, domestic violence, sexual assault, and other misdemeanor and felony offenses)
- Restraining orders
- Property disputes
- Plagiarism cases
- Mediation, arbitration, and deposition representation
The firm is licensed to practice in Colorado and California, leveraging its founder’s education from Santa Clara University School of Law and University of Colorado, Boulder. It has successfully defended numerous businesses in ADA/Title III lawsuits and handles cases involving domestic violence, insanity pleas, and sexually violent predator matters, ensuring comprehensive legal support across a wide spectrum of needs.
