Peter C. Middleton
Member
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.
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
Education
JD: DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, IL, 1997, Cert. of Health Law
BA: University of Illinois, 1994
Contact
Career Distinctions & Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell®, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- Colorado Super Lawyers®, Civil Litigation Defense, 2013-2015, 2025-2026
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.
Blog Posts About Peter
- Hall & Evans Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
- Peter Middleton and Ryan Winter Present at Colorado River Outfitters Association’s Annual Convention
- Hall & Evans Attorneys Named to 2025 Colorado Super Lawyers & Rising Stars List
- H&E Attorneys Present at Colorado River Outfitters Association’s Annual Convention
- Malcolm Mead Quoted in Law360 on Appellate Win Involving Outfitter Liability
- H&E Attorneys Present at Colorado River Outfitters Association’s Annual Conference
- Peter Middleton and Ryan Winter Present at Colorado River Outfitters Association’s Annual Conference
- Defense Verdict for Hall & Evans’ Client in Construction Defect Case
- Peter Middleton Presenting at America Outdoors’ Annual Conference and Outfitter Expo December 12th
- Defense Verdict for Hall & Evans’ Client in Dram Shop Case
- Hall & Evans Attorneys Present at Colorado River Outfitter Association’s Annual Convention
- Colorado Courts Consistently and Continually Enforce Liability Waivers in The Recreational Context
- H&E Attorneys Speaking February 7-8 at Colorado River Outfitters Association Convention
- Pete Middleton and Ryan Winter Presented at the America Outdoors Association’s Annual Conference
- Releases of Two Hall & Evans’ Outfitter Clients Enforced in Back-To-Back Decisions
- Hall & Evans Attorneys Listed in 2015 Super Lawyers
- Hall & Evans Rocky Mountain Litigation Reporter
- Hall & Evans Well Represented in List of 2014 Colorado Super Lawyers
