Bob Weiner

Member

Bob Weiner is a trial attorney with over 20 years of prosecutorial experience.  Mr. Weiner defends individuals, corporations, and public entities in all types of complex civil litigation.

Mr. Weiner previously served as Senior Chief Deputy District Attorney for the First Judicial District Attorney’s office.  While there, he was the lead attorney on numerous complex state cases including first-degree murders, sexual assaults, crimes against children, arsons, and vehicular fatalities.  In addition to managing high-profile and high-stakes litigation, Mr. Weiner worked in conjunction with Federal agencies, advised law enforcement agencies, supervised all felony cases, and a team of Chief Deputy District Attorneys.

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, 1992
  • Pennsylvania (inactive), 1991
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

Location

Denver Office

Education

JD: Valparaiso School of Law, 1991
BA: University of Pittsburgh, 1988, Political Science

Contact

weinerr@hallevans.com

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Bob

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Professional Experience

  • Senior Chief Deputy District Attorney, First Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Golden, CO 2017-2021

  • Chief Deputy District Attorney, First Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Golden, CO 2004-2017

  • Deputy District Attorney, First Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Golden, CO 2001-2004

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Business & Community Service
  • Colorado Rush Soccer Club, Board Member, 2011-2013
  • Messiah Lutheran Church, Board Preside 1994-2001

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Other Activities
  • Mr. Weiner is an avid runner currently sponsored by Newton Running and a 2nd place finisher in the Boston Marathon Masters Division.  He is also a two-time Division I All-American, Former American Record Holder for track and field at The University of Pittsburgh.

Jacob R. Woods

Member

Jacob Woods is a solution-focused trial attorney who is committed to helping his clients achieve the best possible outcome. Jacob’s transportation practice centers on railroad real estate matters. Jacob also concentrates in handling claims under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), the Safety Appliance Act, and the Locomotive Inspection Act, as well as occupational claims and grade crossing accidents.

In addition to his transportation practice, Jacob has extensive experience handling wrongful death and serious injury tort claims, with an emphasis in premises and products liability, and recreational outfitter cases. Jacob has obtained highly favorable outcomes for his clients at trial and in pre-trial motions practice.

Prior to joining Hall & Evans in 2019, Jacob served as a Deputy District Attorney for eight years in El Paso County and Adams County, two of Colorado’s busiest jurisdictions. As a prosecutor he tried over seventy jury trials. His prosecution experience includes first-degree murder cases, robberies, burglaries, felony level vehicular cases, and narcotics and property crimes. Jacob also assisted with training programs for new attorneys, law enforcement cadets, probation officers, and citizens.

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

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

Location

Denver Office

Education

JD: University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 2010
BA: Colorado State University, 2007, Speech Communication

Contact

woodsj@hallevans.com

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Jacob

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Professional Experience
  • Deputy District Attorney, 17th Judicial District, Brighton, CO, 2013 – 2019
  • Deputy District Attorney, 4th Judicial District, Colorado Springs, CO, 2011 – 2013
  • Legal Intern, Buckley Air Force Base, 2009
  • Legal Intern, 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Denver, CO, 2009
Business & Community Service
  • Renewal Church, Leadership Team, 2017 – Present
Other Activities
  • In his spare time, Jacob enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He is also an avid cyclist, skier, and runner, and is actively involved in his local church.
Professional Associations
  • National Association Railroad Trial Counsel
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Paul T. Yarbrough

Member

Mr. Yarbrough’s practice areas focus on trucking and transportation, sports & recreation, motorsports, gig-economy matters, aviation, complex civil litigation, and general personal injury.  Mr. Yarbrough has 37 years of trial experience, and his practice includes defending complex pre-litigation and litigated matters throughout Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, and other states. He handles motorsports related matters nationwide.

Mr. Yarbrough joined Hall & Evans in 2015 after relocating to Denver, Colorado. He previously was President and Managing Director at Butt Thornton & Baehr PC, a large defense litigation firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He participates in Hall & Evans’ 24/7 accident rapid response program.

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, 2015
  • New Mexico, 1988
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit

Location

Denver Office

Education

JD: University of New Mexico, 1988
BA: University of New Mexico, 1984, Economics and Political Science

Contact

yarbroughp@hallevans.com

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Paul

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Career Distinctions & Honors
  • 5280 Magazine, “Top Lawyers,” Transportation, 2021-2024
  • Martindale-Hubbell®, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
  • The Best Lawyers in America®; Transportation Law, 2007-2026, and Insurance Law, 2018-2026
  • American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Best Lawyers®, “Lawyer of The Year” in New Mexico for Transportation, 2015
  • Southwest Super Lawyers, 2013-2015
  • New Mexico State Personnel Board, Chairman, 2011-2015
  • State Bar of New Mexico, “Outstanding Contribution Award”, 2000
  • National Coordinating Counsel, National Hot Rod Association – NHRA
  • National Counsel, SFI Foundation, Inc.
Business & Community Service
  • New Mexico Christian Legal Aid, Homeless Counseling
  • Motorsports Safety Education Foundation, Inc.
  • La Vida Llena Life Care Community, Past Board Member
  • Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Chairman of Schools Consultative Council
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Rio Rancho, NM, Finance Committee Chairman
  • St. Thomas Aquinas School, Rio Rancho, NM, Chairman of Advisory Board
  • Boy Scout Troop 702, Corrales, NM, Chaplain and Assistant Scout Master
  • Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Denver, CO, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
  • Christ in the City, Volunteer, Feeding and Counseling of Urban Homeless
  • Order of Malta, Provisional Member
Articles & Publications // Presentations // Webinars
  • Mr. Yarbrough is a regular contributor and presenter for trucking transportation and motor sports topics and publications.
Professional Associations
  • Trucking Industry Defense Association – TIDA; Board Member, 2022-present; 2019 Annual Seminar Program Chair
  • ALFA International, Inc., Transportation Practice Group; Steering Committee; Past Chairman
  • American Board of Trial Advocates – ABOTA, Member
  • American Inns of Court, Master Bencher
  • American Trucking Associations – ATA, Member
  • Colorado Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • Defense Research Institute, Member
  • New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association, Member
  • State of New Mexico, Personnel Board, Chairman
  • Claims & Litigation Management, Member
  • Transportation Lawyers Association – TLA, Member
  • Legatus International, Member, Denver Chapter
Other Activities

  • Running, road bicycling, skiing, golf, and clean mountain living with his wife of 40 years. Completed the 2022 Triple Bypass 110 mile bike race over three Colorado mountain passes.  After graduating from Las Cruces High School and becoming an Eagle Scout, Mr. Yarbrough “grew up” in the law from the age of 18 by working throughout college for a criminal defense attorney who represented inmates involved in the 1980 New Mexico State Penitentiary riots, and other notorious characters.  He interned for the United States Senate Budget Committee in Washington, DC in 1983 and put himself through UNM courtesy of American Legion speech scholarships.  He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He began clerking at Butt Thornton & Baehr in 1986 during law school and remained with the firm until 2015. Mr. Yarbrough and his wife have three exceptional adult sons, three outstanding daughters-in-law, and the three wonderful grandchildren.

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Valerie Garcia

Member

Valerie Garcia is an experienced trial attorney with a proven track record for success. Starting her legal career in the courtroom as an Assistant Deputy Public Defender, Valerie is well prepared to represent her clients through all phases of litigation, including deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial. Early case analysis helps Valerie chart the appropriate strategy for a winning outcome, be it settlement, mediation, or litigation. With a focus on resolution, Valerie helps her clients preserve valuable relationships and see their way to optimal resolution based on cost-containment, damage control, and legal strategies.  When an aggressive defense at trial is the best course, Valerie is a vigorous advocate in any litigation setting. Valerie was voted one of the Top 100 Lawyers (2017-2021, 2023, 2025-2026) and Top 50 Women (2015, 2017-2026) in Colorado by Colorado Super Lawyers®.

Location

Denver Office

Education

JD: University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 1998, Chancellor’s Scholar
BA: University of Colorado – Denver, 1992, Political Science

Contact

garciav@hallevans.com

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Valerie

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Professional Associations
  • Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, Greater-Denver Chapter
    • National Chair, Regions 6-10, 2022-present
    • Region 8 Co-Chair, 2016-2022
    • Vice President, 2015-2016
    • Secretary, 2014
    • Education Chair, 2012-2014
  • Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Colorado Bar Association
    • The Colorado Lawyer Advisory Committee, 2022-present
  • Denver Bar Association
    • Mentoring Program, Program Chair, 2010-2011
    • Board of Trustees, 2008-2011
  • Home Builders Association’s Quality Construction Committee Participant, 2006
  • Women’s Construction Litigation Alliance, Midwest Regional Chair, 2014-present
  • International Association of Defense Counsel
Articles & Publications // Presentations // Webinars
  • Colorado Editor & Co-Author, Selected from over 700 attorneys nationwide, “CLM Claims Handling Guide”
  • Speaker, “Developments in Additional Insured Endorsements and Colorado Legislative Efforts at Construction Litigation Reform,” Colorado Claims Association, Annual Meeting, October 2015
  • Speaker, “Marijuana in the Mainstream: Practical Implications for Attorneys and Claims Professionals,” Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), Greater-Denver Chapter Meeting, August 2015
  • Speaker, “Construction Litigation Claims 101,” United Fire Group Claims & Underwriter Training, April 2015
  • Speaker, “Recreational Marijuana and Claims,” Construction Defect Claims Managers Association, September 2014
  • Speaker, “Top Ten Things that Keep Claims Professionals and Risk Managers Awake at Night,” Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Construction Conference, August 2014
  • Speaker, “Presenting Exhibits from you iPad at Trial – TrialPad for Lawyers,” Colorado Defense Lawyers Association, May 2014
  • Speaker, “Beyond the Glass Ceiling,” University of Denver, Mentoring Program, 2014
  • Speaker, “Advising Your Clients regarding Marijuana in the Workplace,” Colorado Defense Lawyers Association, March 2014
  • Presiding Judge, Mock Trial and Presenter on Litigation Best Practices, Colorado Association of Real Estate Appraisers, October 2013
  • Speaker, “Ethical Considerations for Partnerships between Claims and Counsel,” Colorado Defense Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, August 2013
  • Speaker, “Negotiation Strategies for Claims Professionals,” Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Training Session, May 2013
  • Speaker, “Real Estate Appraiser Liability Issues,” Northern Colorado Association of Real Estate Appraisers General Membership Meeting, April 2013
  • Speaker, “Hot Topics for Real Estate Appraiser Liability,” Colorado Association of Real Estate Appraisers General Membership Meeting, September 2012
  • Speaker, “Best Practices for Working with your Corporate Client’s Legal Department and Risk Management Group,” Panel Counsel Meeting at Defense Research Institute, April 2011
  • Speaker, “Practicing More Efficiently, While Staying Out of Trouble,” Denver Bar Association, 2010
  • Speaker, “Practicing with Professionalism,” University of Denver Law School Orientation, 2009
  • Speaker, “Risk Management for Contractors,” Turner Construction & University of Denver, 2006
  • Co-Author, “Developments in Construction Litigation,” Colorado Defense Lawyers Associations, 2004
  • Author, “Construction & Product Liability Legislative Update,” Denver Claims Magazine, 2003
Career Distinctions & Honors
  • Martindale-Hubbell®, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
  • Colorado Super Lawyers®, Construction Litigation, 2014-2022; Civil Litigation: Defense, 2023-2026
  • Colorado Super Lawyers®, Top 50 Women in Colorado, 2015, 2017-2026
  • Colorado Super Lawyers®, Top 100 Lawyers in Colorado, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025-2026
  • Denver’s Top Rated Lawyers 2013-2018
  • Women Leaders in the Law 2014-2018
Business & Community Service
  • Appointed by Gov. Hickenlooper to the Judicial Performance Commission, 18th Judicial District, 2016-2019
  • Appointed by Douglas County Sheriff to Douglas County Cold Case Review Team, 2015-present
Professional Experience
  • Before joining Hall & Evans, Valerie was an equity shareholder at Kennedy Childs PC.
Appeals
  • Brown v. Installed Building Products, 14CA2266 (Colo. App. April 2016)
  • Winkler v. Shaffer, 356 P.3d 1020 (Colo. App. 2015)
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Kenneth H. Lyman

Senior Counsel

Mr. Lyman is a trial attorney with a diverse litigation practice. Based on his substantial experience defending catastrophic personal injury claims, including serious brain, spinal cord and burn injuries, Mr. Lyman guides his clients through the complex process of investigation, discovery, mediation, and trial.

Energy and transportation companies rely on him to defend claims of personal injury and property damage arising out of mining operations, oil and gas exploration, oil field service operations, cranes, and trucking/transportation activities.

Mr. Lyman handles large and frequent product liability claims arising out of alleged recurrent design, manufacturing defects, or recall problems.

Mr. Lyman represents national retail chains and various national and local property owners in connection with the full range of tort claims.

Companies have also called upon Mr. Lyman to assist with disputed commercial transactions, including litigation of insurance coverage, bad faith, unfair claim practices, misappropriation of intellectual property, and contract disputes.

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, 1982
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit

 

Location

Denver Office

Education

JD: University of Colorado School of Law, 1982
MBA: University of Colorado Graduate School of Business, 1982
BA: University of Colorado, 1975

Contact

lymank@hallevans.com

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