Roger Allbrandt

Associate

Roger Allbrandt’s practice includes construction & design, premises liability, and homeowner’s association law in Colorado.

Mr. Allbrandt began his career as an Assistant Public Defender with the State of Maryland representing criminal defendants in over 50 bench and jury trials, including first-degree murder. He previously served as a Hearings Officer for the State of Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. As a certified mediator, he handled over 150 eviction mediations in the Denver County Courts. Mr. Allbrandt also spent six years in the construction trades and has experience with concrete design and placement defects, management and expediting of commercial construction permits, property management, building plans, bids, and contracts.

Location

Denver Office

Education

JD/MBA: University of Miami School of Law, 2003

BA: University of Colorado, 1996, Environmental Biology

Contact

allbrandtr@hallevans.com

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Roger

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Professional Associations
  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Denver Bar Association
  • Arapahoe County Bar Association
Professional Experience
  • Captain, Honorable Discharge, U.S. Army, 1996-2000
Certifications
  • Certified Mediator
Business & Community Service

  • Volunteer Mentor, 2nd Judicial District, Denver Veterans Treatment Court

  • Mediator, Court Mediation Services, Denver County Courts

Julie N. Katz

Senior Associate

Julie Katz’s practice focuses on general civil litigation including transportation, premises liability, hospitality, and retail. 

Before joining Hall & Evans, Ms. Katz managed a successful solo practice where she represented county departments of human services and advocated for parent and child clients in dependency and neglect actions. She is also experienced with employment and family law and is a certified mediator.

Ms. Katz began her career as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge Brimmer with the U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming.  She then served as a Deputy District Attorney with the 11th Judicial District in Colorado before moving to private practice.  Prior to law school, Ms. Katz was a Probation Officer with the 9th Judicial District.

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

Colorado, 2009

Location

Denver Office

Education

JD: University of Wyoming College of Law, 2009
BS: Colorado State University, 2005, Human Development and Family Studies

Contact

katzj@hallevans.com

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Julie

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Career Distinctions & Honors
  • Judicial Nominating Commission, 11th Judicial District, 2021-2026
  • Excellence in Advocacy Award, 2009
  • University of Wyoming College of Law, Dean’s List, 2007 & 2008
Professional Associations
  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Heart of the Rockies Bar Association
Articles & Publications // Presentations // Webinars

  • Podcast Guest, “Episode 3: Legal Deserts,” Stairway to ATJ, Colorado Bar Association, 2020

  • Speaker, “Enforcing or Changing Parenting Time,” Legal Resource Day, Fremont County, 2018 & 2019

Business & Community Service

  • Volunteer Attorney, San Luis Valley Legal Services Virtual Clinics

Other Activities

  • Outside of work, Ms. Katz enjoys skiing, kayaking, reading and travel.​

Julie L. Sanpei

Counsel

Julie Sanpei is a seasoned civil litigator and estate planning attorney with over 30 years of experience.  Her civil practice includes complex business litigation, contract disputes, real estate, insurance defense, creditor law, receiver representation, judgment enforcement, and appeals before the Nevada Supreme Court and U.S Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  She represents clients through all phases of litigation in state and federal court and has assisted entities in defense of NERC and EEOC claims.  Ms. Sanpei also assists individuals with guardianship, general estate planning, wills, revocable trusts, probate and trust administration.

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Nevada, 1994
  • California (inactive), 1993
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of Nevada

Location

Las Vegas Office

Education

JD: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 1993
BA: University of California, Los Angeles, 1989, Psychology

Contact

sanpeij@hallevans.com

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Julie

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Professional Experience
  • Prior to joining Hall & Evans, Ms. Sanpei practiced at a boutique law firm in Las Vegas, Nevada for 27 years. While attending law school, Ms. Sanpei participated in pro bono programs assisting underserved community members facing legal challenges.
Professional Associations

  • Clark County Bar Association

Nolan W. Wright

Associate

Nolan Wright focuses on the defense of personal injury and premises liability claims. Mr. Wright represents drivers of personal and commercial vehicles, common carriers, retail stores, and restaurants throughout all phases of litigation.  Mr. Wright is also experienced with matters involving construction, real estate, contract disputes, intra-business disputes, local government law, and misdemeanors and traffic defense.  Before joining Hall & Evans, Mr. Wright was an Associate at a general civil litigation firm in Wichita, KS where he gained extensive litigation experience.

Mr. Wright graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law. He is licensed in Kansas and Missouri. While earning his J.D., he was a Law Intern with the Honorable Judge Eric Melgren in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas, interned for a civil defense firm in Topeka, Kansas, and for the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas.

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Kansas, 2018
  • Missouri, 2026
  • U.S. District Court, District of Kansas

Location

Kansas City Office

Education

JD: University of Kansas School of Law, 2018
BSW: University of Kansas, 2014, Social Work

Contact

wrightn@hallevans.com

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Nolan

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Career Distinctions & Honors

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America; Municipal Law; Trusts and Estates; Litigation – Trusts and Estates; 2025-2026

  • Wichita Business Journal, Young Professionals, Legal Services 2023

  • Kansas Association of Defense Counsel, Horizon Award, 2021

  • Intern, U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, Hon. Eric F. Melgren, 2016

Professional Associations

  • Kansas Association of Defense Counsel

Hannah Huval

Associate

Hannah Huval joined Hall & Evans, LLC as an Associate in 2025. Ms. Huval’s practice includes general insurance defense, construction defect, trucking matters, premises liability, real estate matters, special district and municipal law, and complex business transactions. 

Ms. Huval graduated magna cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law.  While in law school, she clerked at a transactional firm in Mississippi and a corporate firm in Krakow, Poland. She also served as Staff Editor for the Journal of Space Law, participated in several law school societies, and was the recipient of the 1L Dedication Award and Outstanding Student Award. 

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, 2022
  • Montana, pending
  • Texas, pending
  • Arizona, pending
  • Wyoming, pending
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

Location

Denver Office

Education

JD: University of Mississippi School of Law, 2021, magna cum laude
BA: Millsaps College, 2016, Sociology-Anthropology, and History, Minor in Archaeology

Contact

huvalh@hallevans.com

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Hannah

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Career Distinctions & Honors
  • Outstanding Student Award, Phi Delta Phi International Honor Society, Fall 2019
  • O’Brien Service Scholarship, 1L Dedication Award
  • Staff Editor, Journal of Space Law, 2020-2021
Professional Associations
  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Denver Bar Association
  • American Bar Association

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