Chad K. Gillam

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Chad Gillam is a health care lawyer and trial lawyer. He represents health care providers in all aspects of their practices.  Chad has represented individual providers and entities such as hospitals, health care institutions, pharmacies, clinics, surgery centers, long-term care facilities, and correctional care companies in defense of lawsuits and in investigation and defense of claims across Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and Wyoming. Chad defends physicians, mental health professionals, nurses, and allied health providers before regulatory agencies and licensing boards.  Chad regularly consults clients regarding licensing matters, credentialing, regulatory compliance, HIPAA Privacy and Security, employment, staffing and retention issues, corporate practice, risk management, patient safety and incident investigation. Chad represents hospitals and physicians regarding medical staff issues, investigations, disciplinary matters, clinical privileges, peer review, and fair hearings. 

Chad also represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil rights matters, privacy issues, and general liability litigation. 

Chad is a frequent lecturer and presenter on a variety of mental health and medical legal issues, health care regulation, and litigation topics.  He is proud to be a former Board Member of the Maria Droste Counseling Center, a non-profit organization serving the people of Colorado by providing mental health care in schools, and to individual, families, child abuse victims, and victims of domestic violence, regardless of their ability to pay. 

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, 1997
  • Kansas (inactive), 1994
  • Missouri (inactive), 1995
  • Wyoming (inactive), 2015
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit

Location

Denver Office
1001 17th Street
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

Education

JD: University of Kansas School of Law, 1994, Order of the Coif
BA: University of Kansas, 1990, Philosophy, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Contact

gillamc@hallevans.com

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Career Distinctions & Honors
  • Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Professionalism Award, 2024
  • 5280 Magazine, “Top Lawyers,” Medical Malpractice: Defense, 2016 – 2025
  • Colorado Super Lawyers®, Healthcare, 2010 – 2025
  • Martindale-Hubbell®, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
  • American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence, 1994
Professional Associations
  • American Health Lawyers Association
  • Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
  • Defense Research Institute
Professional Experience

Prior to joining Hall & Evans, Chad was a Director at Fennemore Craig, P.C. and previously a Shareholder at Kennedy Childs, P.C. where he was the Chair of the Health Care Industry Practice Group.

Business & Community Service
  • Maria Droste Counseling Center, Former Board of Directors
  • Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee
  • Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee
  • Denver Bar Association / Denver Public Schools, Volunteer Guest Teacher
Articles & Publications // Presentations // Webinars
  • Presenter, “Nursing Documentation and Litigation,” SCL Health, Platte Valley Medical Center, Brighton, CO, June 29, 2021; St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, CO, September 7, 2021
  • Presenter, “Perilous Waters – Mental Health Providers and High Conflict Divorce,” Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee, Boulder, CO, November 6, 2019
  • Presenter, “Colorado Tackles Youth Suicide: HB 19-1120 – But are 12-Year-Old’s Now in Charge?,” Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee, Denver, CO, September 3, 2019
  • Presenter, “COPIC Mock Trial Program,” Medical Center of the Rockies, Loveland, CO, April 30, 2019
  • Presenter, “Legal and Mental Health Professionals Working In High Conflict Divorce,” AFCC Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO, January 29, 2019
  • Presenter, “If It’s Not Charted, Did It Happen? Legal Issues for Nurses,” Regis University, Loretto Heights School of Nursing, Denver, CO, November 19, 2018
  • Presenter, “Ethical Issues for Professionals in High Conflict Divorce,” AFCC Colorado, Ft. Collins, CO, January 23, 2018
  • Faculty Speaker, “Confidentiality of Mental Health Records,” The Annual Advanced Family Law Institute, Denver, CO, December 1, 2017
  • Presenter, “Risk Management for Mental Health Professionals and Attorneys Working in High Conflict Divorce,” Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee, Denver, CO, November 7, 2017
  • Presenter, “72 Hour Holds in Emergency Departments, How to Best Protect Patients’ Rights and Wellbeing and Support Involved Staff,” CHARM (Colorado Healthcare Associated Risk Managers), Denver, CO, May 4, 2017
  • Presenter, “Caught in the Web: Risk Management for Therapists Working in High Conflict Divorce,” Colorado Mental Health Professionals Conference, The University of Denver, Denver, CO, April 2017
  • Presenter, “Telemedicine: Liability and Regulatory Risks,” HealthOne, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL, Denver, CO, December 14, 2016
  • Presenter, “The Anatomy of a Professional Liability Trial, Mock Trial,” COPIC Insurance Company, Saint Mary’s Hospital, Grand Junction, CO, August 2016
  • Presenter, “Perioperative Medical Malpractice Mock Trial,” Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Surgical Conference and Expo, Anaheim, CA, April 2016
  • Presenter, “When Secrets Aren’t Secret: Therapist-Patient Privilege, Pointers for Providers and Practitioners,” Boulder IDC, Millennium Harvest House, Boulder, CO, October 2015
  • Presenter, “Mental Health, Privilege, and Subpoenas,” Regis University, Broomfield, CO, October 2015
  • Author, “Risk Considerations When a Patient Requests a Letter or Completed Form,” In Session with Allied World, Vol. 5, Issue 2, Spring 2015
  • Presenter, “Confidentiality, Responding to Subpoenas and Other Legal Hurdles,” Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee, The Wellshire Inn, Denver, CO, May 2015
  • Presenter, “Topics in Mental Health Care and the Law – Roundtable Discussion,” Denver Therapists Network, Denver, CO, June 2014
  • Presenter, “Anatomy of Medical Malpractice Case and Mock Trial,” Exempla Good Samaritan Hospital, Lafayette, CO, June 2013
  • Presenter, “Charting, The Good, The Bad and The Consequences,” Rocky Mountain Vein Institute Annual Retreat, Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs, CO, January 2013
  • Presenter, “The New Bull’s Eye: DORA’s Review of CFI and PRE Grievances,” Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee, Red Lion Hotel, Aurora, CO, June 2012
  • Presenter, “Communication Issues and Medical Malpractice, Mock Trials,” St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, CO, September 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 2011
  • Author, “Navigating the Legal Framework Governing the Practice of Psychology and Grievances and Lawsuits against Psychologists in Colorado,” The Colorado Psychologist, Volume XXXVII, Issue 2, March/April 2009
  • Presenter, “Malignancy, Delayed Diagnosis and Causation,” Catholic Health Initiatives Defense Counsel Conference, Covington, KY, October 28-29, 2008
  • Faculty Speaker, “Grievances and Lawsuits against Health Professionals,” Bench & Bar Family Law Institute, Breckenridge, Colorado, August 10-12, 2007
  • Presenter, “Topics in Long Term Care Litigation in Colorado Setting Up and Managing Facility Based Risk Management Programs,” Charitable Service Providers Reciprocal, Eaton Senior Programs, Lakewood, Colorado, April 5, 2007
  • Presenter, “Mock Trial – A Real Emergency Room Case,” 5th Annual Wilz Trauma Symposium, Pueblo Convention Center, Pueblo, Colorado, February 19, 2005
 
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Kendra K. Smith

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Kendra Smith is an employment litigation attorney representing public and private companies and government entities.  She litigates cases in the courts and before administrative agencies, through trial and appeal.  Her clients include global and national organizations, hospitals, nonprofits, utilities, municipalities, and regional and local businesses.  She advises clients through employment litigation and avoidance, internal and external investigations, dispute resolution, policies and trainings, and risk management.

Prior to joining Hall & Evans in 2017, Kendra practiced at a well-respected employment litigation firm in Chicago. She believes understanding the employer and its core values is paramount to successful representation.  Kendra tailors her case management approach to the strategic goals, business efficiencies, and culture of her clients.

Kendra is licensed to practice in Illinois, Colorado, the federal district courts of Illinois and Colorado, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, 2017
  • Illinois, 2011
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit

Location

Denver Office
1001 17th Street
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

Education

JD: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2011
Certificate: Labor and Employment Law, 2011
BS: University of Wisconsin – Madison, 2008, Legal Studies, Phi Beta Kappa with Distinction

Contact

smithk@hallevans.com

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Career Distinctions & Honors
  • Sandra P. Zemm Labor Practice Prize, 2011
  • CALI Awards: Legal Writing, 2009
Articles // Publications // Presentations // Webinars
  • Presenter, “Legal Hot Topics Webinar,” ALFA International, September 2018
Professional Associations
  • The Chicago Bar Association
Other Activities
  • Avid skier and skilled golfer.
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Andrew D. Ringel

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Mr. Ringel’s practice focuses on trial and appellate litigation. His practice includes litigation of claims involving civil rights, constitutional law, employment discrimination, land use, insurance bad faith, ERISA, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, health care, premises liability, and other civil and commercial litigation. Mr. Ringel regularly litigates claims under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, 42 U.S.C.§ 1983, 42 U.S.C. § 1981, the Equal Pay Act, RFRA, RLUIPA, and other federal and Colorado statues. Mr. Ringel represents a wide variety of public entities, public officials and employees, non-profits, businesses, corporations, and insurers in litigation matters before federal and state trial courts and appellate courts in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, 1994
  • Wyoming, 2021
  • Montana, 2021
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
  • U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
  • U.S. District Court, District of Montana
  • U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Location

Denver Office
1001 17th Street
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

Education

JD: Georgetown University Law School, 1994, cum laude
BA: Claremont McKenna College, 1991, Literature and History, magna cum laude, Best History Major Award, Dunbar Fellowship, Honors Thesis

Contact

ringela@hallevans.com

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Andrew

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Career Distinctions & Honors
  • Colorado Super Lawyers®, Employment Litigation: Defense, 2011, 2013-2019
  • Colorado Super Lawyers®, “Rising Star,” 2009
  • Judicial Law Clerk to The Honorable John C. Profilio, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, 1994-1996
  • Staff Member for U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Washington, D.C., 1993
  • Recipient, ABA Section of Urban, State, and Local Government Law Certificate of Recognition in the Study of Land Use Law, 1994
  • Georgetown International Environmental Law Review: Staff, 1993-1994
  • Articles Editor, 1994, Research Asst., Professor Daniel R. Ernst, Georgetown University Law Center, 1992-1993
Professional Associations
  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Denver Bar Association
  • Faculty of Federal Advocates
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Articles & Publications // Presentations // Webinars
  • Presenter, “Ethics and Legal Liability for Prosecutors,” Arapahoe County District Attorney’s Office, 2014
  • Speaker, “State of Harassment Litigation 2013,” ExecuSummit, 8th Annual National Employment Practices Liability Insurance Seminar, 2013
  • Speaker, “Board Member Liability – Protecting Your Family, Your House, Your Reputation,” American Fraternal Alliance Annual Meeting, September, 2011
  • Speaker, “Defending Police and Sheriff Liability Claims in Colorado,” Lorman Educational Services, 2009, 2011, and 2013
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Peter C. Middleton

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Mr. Middleton has over twenty years of litigation experience representing local, state, national and international insured and self-insured companies in complex catastrophic tort litigation, including multidistrict litigation.  He has enjoyed a thriving and diverse practice and successfully defended property owners, product manufacturers, outdoor recreational companies, event promoters, trucking and towing companies, hotels, bars, restaurants, healthcare and mental health providers, municipal organizations, construction design professionals, insurance companies and other businesses.  He regularly speaks at regional and national conferences for the sports, entertainment, recreation and hospitality industries.

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, 2000
  • Illinois, 1997
  • Indiana, 1998
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit

Location

Denver Office
1001 17th Street
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

Education

JD: DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, IL, 1997, Cert. of Health Law
BA: University of Illinois, 1994

Contact

middletonp@hallevans.com

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Career Distinctions & Honors
  • Martindale-Hubbell®, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
  • Colorado Super Lawyers, Civil Litigation Defense, 2013-2015, 2025
Decisions

Recent notable decisions include:

  • August 2022: Jury trial defense verdict in premises liability case by quadriplegic plaintiff seeking $50M+ in damages against event promoter
  • July 2021: Hamric v. Wilderness Expeditions, 6 F.4th 1108 (10th Cir. 2021): summary judgment affirmed in rappelling fatality case against outdoor recreational company
  • April 2019: Jury trial defense verdict in liquor liability case against a tavern
Professional Associations
  • Illinois State Bar Association
Articles & Publications // Presentations // Webinars

 

  • Speaker, “Legal Liability Updates – What’s the Latest?,” Colorado River Outfitters Association Annual Conference, February 2022
  • Speaker, “Get Your House in Order – Colorado’s Premises Liability Act,” Colorado River Outfitters Association Annual Conference, March 2021
  • Speaker, “Legal Update – What Line Are You Taking?,” Colorado River Outfitters Association Annual Conference, February 2020
  • Speaker, “Legal and Business Mindfulness,” Colorado River Outfitters Association Convention and Trade Show, 2019
  • Author, “Public Accommodation: Colorado Determines that Refusal to Allow a Service Dog on a Chairlift is Not Discriminatory,” America Outdoors, Spring 2018 Newsletter
  • Speaker, “Legal Headwaters: Preparing for the Choppy Waters of Minors, Accident Investigations, and Potential Harassment Complaints,” Colorado River Outfitters Association Convention and Trade Show, February 2018
  • Speaker, “There Must be Some Kind of Way Out of Here: A Rock and Roll Take on Risk Management for Outfitters and Guides,” America Outdoors Association Annual Conference, December 2017
Other Activities

Mr. Middleton is the proud papa of an 19 year old daughter and 17 year old son.  He is an avid mountain biker.  Mr. Middleton also plays guitar, bass and harmonica and has occasional gigs in two different rock bands.

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Matthew J. Hegarty

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Mr. Hegarty joined the firm in 2012 and was promoted to Member effective September 2019. Mr. Hegarty’s practice concentrates on trial and appellate litigation, chiefly the defense of matters implicating public entities and their employees under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, of a wide variety of employment discrimination claims, and of ERISA and long-term disability claims, along with defense representation in recreational use law, premises liability matters, construction defect matters, land use matters, and other civil claims. Mr. Hegarty’s clients include a wide variety of municipalities and public officials, small- to medium-sized businesses, and nonprofits throughout Colorado and other Rocky Mountain states. Mr. Hegarty also provides pro bono immigration representation to undocumented women and their families via referrals from Denver’s Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Clinic.

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, 2010
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit

Location

Denver Office
1001 17th Street
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

Education

JD: Liberty University School of Law, 2010, cum laude
BA: Liberty University, 2007, Communication, summa cum laude

Contact

hegartym@hallevans.com

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Matthew

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Career Distinctions & Honors
  • Colorado Super Lawyers®, “Rising Star,” Employment & Labor, 2018-2020
  • Managing Editor, Liberty University School of Law, Law Review
  • Finalist, Moot Court ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition
  • Recipient, Founders Scholarship
Appeals
  • Lincoln v. Maketa, 880 F.3d 533 (10th Cir. 2018)
  • Cvancara v. Reams, 676 F. App’x 774 (10th Cir. 2017)
  • Sherman v. Klenke, 653 F. App’x 580 (10th Cir. 2016)
  • Felkins v. City of Lakewood, 774 F.3d 647 (10th Cir. 2014)
  • Lovern v. Dorscheid, 576 F. App’x 869 (10th Cir. 2014)
Professional Associations
  • Faculty of Federal Advocates
  • Defense Research Institute
Professional Experience
  • Senior Appellate Law Clerk, Colorado Court of Appeals, Honorable David Furman
  • Summer Clerk, United States Attorney’s Office, District of Colorado
Articles & Publications // Presentations // Webinars
  • Speaker, “Legal and Business Mindfulness,” Colorado River Outfitters Association Convention and Trade Show, 2019
  • Author, “The Law of Life Insurance: Key Issues in Each State,” DRI Defense Library Series, pp. 47-60, Robert B. Delano ed., 1st ed., 2017
  • Co-Author, “Lessons for Lawyers New to Civil Appellate Practice in Colorado Courts,” The Colorado Lawyer, December 2014
  • Contributing author, “Probate Bond Manual Second Edition,” American Bar Association
Business & Community Service
  • Volunteer, Street Law – teaching at-risk and incarcerated youth about legal issues.
  • Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Clinic – assisting victims of domestic violence with various legal issues.
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