Business ownership in Denver, CO, can be an extremely rewarding and lucrative endeavor, but that does not mean that it does not come with its fair share of headaches.
Whether you own a business in Colorado, California, or Alabama, there are state and federal regulations to which you must adhere. If you violate a law, are responsible for an injury, or violate a person’s rights, you may find yourself the victim of a lawsuit. To protect yourself in the event of a lawsuit, have a Denver business employment lawyer on retainer. Call the Thomas Law Firm to learn more about our practice and how we can help you.
Defending Business Owners’ Rights is What We Do
You should not wait until you are faced with a legal claim to search for an attorney. A skilled employment lawyer can help you proactively protect your business and your bottom line by advising you on everything from effective business strategies to the mitigation of employment disputes, and from how to establish a business success plan to how to prepare for tax time. Whatever your needs, our Denver employment attorneys at Thomas Law Firm can help you realize your business ownership dreams and safeguard them. Some practice areas in which we have experience include:
- Drafting and Enforcing Non-Compete Agreements;
- Mitigating and Dealing With Overtime Disputes;
- Commissions;
- Employee Classification and Independent Contractors;
- Document Review and Drafting; and
- Litigation.
Whether you need the assistance of an aggressive attorney to help you fight an unfounded overtime dispute or the advice of an informed lawyer to help you draft and finalize a foolproof non-compete agreement, our team at the Thomas Law Firm is equipped to help.
Employee Litigation
Unfortunately, there may come a time or two in your career in which you are faced with a charge of discrimination or wrongdoing from a disgruntled employee. Though you know that you are innocent, it is your burden to prove your innocence to a mediator or judge. Our attorneys have a history of aggressively representing employers in overtime disputes and other claims and of obtaining favorable outcomes. Some types of actions that we litigate include:
- Employment Contracts;
- Enforcement of Restrictive Covenants;
- Defamation;
- Unemployment Compensation;
- Wrongful Discharge;
- Enforcement of Trade Secrets;
- Employee Benefits; and
- Wage and Hour Disputes.
Each of the above claims has the potential to seriously damage both your business and your reputation. An attorney who is familiar with you, your business practices, and your procedures can help you fight unfounded claims and walk away from them unscathed.
Keep a Skilled Denver Employment Lawyer on Retainer
Whether you are the owner of a new business or an established business or are a serial entrepreneur, you can benefit from the skill and expertise of an experienced Denver employment attorney. From drafting sound business practices to preparing foolproof contracts the attorneys at the Thomas Law Firm can help you build a solid foundation for your business. From there, we will be by your side should a claim or dispute arise. Call our firm today to learn more about how we can serve you.
Civil Practice Areas
When a victim is injured and claims that your organization is responsible, you want to do all you can to protect your investment. Fortunately, there are multiple defenses available under Colorado law, which may defeat the plaintiff’s claim or reduce the compensation he or she can recover.
Auto Accident Liability Defense Lawyers
Car accidents are disturbingly common, but they can have a serious impact if your Denver business is implicated in the incident. Victims often go for the “deep pockets” of organizations, especially when the amount of the claim is higher than your insurance coverage.
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Employment Lawyers
Whether you own a business in Colorado, California, or Alabama, there are state and federal regulations to which you must adhere. If you violate a law, are responsible for an injury, or violate a person’s rights, you may find yourself the victim of a lawsuit. To protect yourself in the event of a lawsuit, have a Denver business employment lawyer on retainer. Call the Thomas Law Firm to learn more about our practice and how we can help you.
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Non-compete Agreement Lawyers
A non-compete agreement is an agreement between an employer and an employee that the employee will not seek employment with a competing employer or start a competing business after employment ends. Non-compete agreements are designed to protect employers in the form of commitment from employees and to protect employers’ investment in employees.
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Premises Liability Defense Lawyers
As a Denver business owner, you have a duty to maintain your property in a safe condition and to remedy any hazards that may cause a risk of injury to people who enter.
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Workers Compensation Defense Lawyers
You work hard to keep your Denver business thriving and a key factor in your organization’s success is workplace safety. When accidents do happen, the associated workers’ compensation claims can take an unfortunate toll.
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Wage and Hour Business Lawyer
As a Denver business owner, there are several laws and regulations by which you must abide, otherwise you risk losing money and damaging your business’s reputation. Many of those laws have to do with wage and hour disputes. The best way you can avoid wage and hour disputes is by partnering with a Denver business attorney prior to hiring employees.
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When contacting our offices one of the first questions people will often ask our defense attorneys is “What is the chance of winning a case in Colorado?” Every case is unique and presents a different set of circumstances. For example, a case in Aurora would be defended differently from a case in Denver, or a case in Lakewood. However, the sooner you contact a lawyer, the greater your chances are of getting a favorable outcome. Our attorneys have the combined experience of handling thousands of cases throughout their careers.