Dave Furgason, Co-Managing Director
Dave Furgason's practice consists primarily of commercial and employment litigation. Throughout his legal career, he has represented a variety of businesses and individual clients in business transactions as well as litigation. He is well versed in specific statutory matters, including employment discrimination laws, environmental laws, the Railway Labor Act, and the Federal Railroad Safety Act, along with other commercial and employment matters. He has also represented clients in cases as well as trademark and trade dress disputes.
Dave has successfully tried cases on behalf of employers in State and Federal courts, before administrative bodies, and in arbitration hearings. In addition, he has resolved many employment disputes without going to trial.
Given the cost, stress, and general disruption to parties that can result from litigation, resolving a dispute without the necessity of a trial is often more satisfying to his clients than a victory in court.
Because of Dave's experience, clients call him for general advice, as well as advice on what actions to take to avoid litigation.
Dave's training and experience also enable him to act as a mediator or arbitrator for others who desire or are required to resolve their differences by means of some form of alternative dispute resolution. His background in commercial and employment litigation serves him well in this aspect of his practice.
Career Highlights
Litigated on behalf of a debtor-in-possession, a $300 million Superfund Claim in Bankruptcy Court
Represented a railroad in negotiations with the United States Corps of Engineers, resulting in relocation of one of the railroads lines of track and additional cash compensation
Represented a tier one company in litigation brought by the Department of Justice asserting violations of the federal price freeze laws
Represented a railroad in litigation involving its common carrier status, territorial rights and rights to compensation
Community Involvement & Affiliations
Member of the American, Colorado, and Denver Bar Associations
President of the Denver Bar Association, 1998-1999; Past Member of the Board of Trustees, Denver Bar Association; and Board of Governors, Colorado Bar Association
Member of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Colorado Supreme Court on Rules Concerning Case Management, Disclosure/Discovery and Motions Practice in Civil Litigation
Member of the Admission on Motion Committee of the Colorado Supreme Court
Former President and Board Member, Porter Memorial/Littleton Hospitals Foundation
Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
Fellow of the Colorado Bar Foundation
Selection as a Colorado Super Lawyer, 2006 and 2007
Faculty Member for the Hanley Advanced Advocates Program of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Retired as a Captain, Judge Advocate General Corps., U.S. Naval Reserve
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