In defense of a Jefferson County quiet title action that was merged into a Denver Probate case, after four days of contested hearings, Mr. Willett secured a defense verdict for $77,764.22. The case is currently on appeal. Estate of Joseph T. Gallegos, Case No. 2020PR420 (Denver Probate). TRIAL M... Read On
In a Boulder child sexual assault case, after a week-long trial in which the jury was deadlocked 11-1 for a not guilty verdict, a mistrial was declared by the court. Within 45 days, the Boulder County District Attorney moved to dismiss the case. The case has been sealed and therefore case informa... Read On
In a Denver County Court case, Mr. Willett obtained a $15,881.24 judgment for a countertop installer who was not paid by the countertop company. Castellon v. Bellagio Stone, Case No. 2023C54110 (Denver County). TRIAL MATTERS Read On
In a felony case charging an elderly woman with assaulting her elderly husband, the Boulder County District Attorney moved to dismiss the entire matter. The case has been sealed and therefore case information may not be disclosed. TRIAL MATTERS Read On
In a governmental immunity case, judgment of the trial court dismissing the case under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act reversed and remanded. Case is pending a petition for certiorari to the Colorado Supreme Court. Dozier v. Jefferson County, Case No. 2021CA1726 (Colorado Court of AppealsM... Read On
The Colorado Court of Appeals reverses a trial court judgment on Speedy Trial grounds, ordering the lower court to vacate the convictions. The case is pending a petition for certiorari to the Colorado Supreme Court. People v. Brown, Case No. 2022CA0238 (Colorado Court of Appeals December 14, 2023... Read On
In a bad faith insurance case, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals reverses the United States District Court's judgment granting dismissal of the bad faith claim. Auer v. State Farm Insurance Co., Case No. 23-1062 (United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit February 27, 2024). APPEALS Read On
In a contract and trespass case, the Idaho Supreme Court in a published opinion reverses a judgment against a limited partnership and reinstates the trespass claims denied by the trial court. Axelrod v. Reid Limited Partnership, Case No. 49628 (April 17, 2024). APPEALS Read On