Lucas T Ritchie, 475235 E 1St Ave, Denver, CO 80220

1999 Broadway Suite 3150, Denver, CO 80202

303-5731600 (Phone), 303-5738133 (Fax)

Jones & Keller, P.C., Associate (2005)

21 years

Commercial Litigation, Employment Litigation, Health Care Litigation, Investment Fraud and Business Torts, Transportation and Motor Carrier Litigation

Colorado (2004)

Sturm College of Law - University of Denver

Sturm College of Law - University of Denver, JD
University of Colorado - Boulder, BA

Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers, Colorado Rising Stars (Business Litigation), Super Lawyers

About Lucas RitchieI have practiced exclusively as a trial attorney throughout my legal career. I have represented individuals and businesses in a wide array of civil actions and administrative proce...

Faculty of Federal Advocates, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (2005)
Colorado State Bar (2004)
American Bar Association (2004)
Denver Bar Association (2004)
Colorado Bar Association (2004)

Jones & Keller A Professional Corporation
1999 Broadway, Suite 3150, Denver, CO 80202

303-8727551 (Phone), 303-5738133 (Fax)

Insurance, Litigation, Transportation, Utilities & Aviation, Healthcare, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Fraud and Deceit, Labor and Employment

American Bar AssociationColorado Bar Association (LItigation Council, 2013 - present)Denver Bar AssociationFaculty of Federal Advocates, U.S. District Court, District of ColoradoColorado Defense Lawyers AssociationColorado Motor Carriers AssociationWeeCycle Colorado

918497640

2004, Colorado, 2005, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

University of Colorado at Boulder, B.A., Philosophy, cum laude, 2001

University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2004

Represented brokerage firm in defending customer dispute alleging state and federal securities fraud and breach of fiduciary duty claims — negotiated “walk away” settlement on the eve of FINRA arbitration hearing, which enabled brokerage firm to avoid Central Registration Depository reporting Represented defrauded investor in prosecuting claims for securities fraud and other business torts against local promoter of a business scheme — obtained judgment for damages including return of investment, statutory interest and attorney fees and costs Represented local nonprofit entity and its Executive Director in defending against a wrongful termination action filed by a former employee — obtained a full defense verdict Represented startup contract carrier operation in contested application proceeding before the PUC — prevailed at hearing and obtained Interim Order and subsequent Commission Order granting requested authorityRepresented a regional vocational college in defending against Title VII racial discrimination claims asserted by a former employee — obtained summary judgment, dismissal of subsequent appeal and denial of subsequent petition for a writ of certiorari Represented landlords in numerous commercial lease disputes — obtained judgments for possession and damages Represented seller of local business in defending against claims brought by potential purchaser and in prosecuting counterclaims and cross-claims against multiple parties — obtained full dismissal after first week of trial Represented a local business in the satellite TV industry in prosecuting claims for breach of distribution agreement — obtained six-figure arbitration award Represented a regional business in the nutraceutical industry in defending against claims and in prosecuting counterclaims in commerciSignificant Representations

Luke focuses his litigation and trial practice on complex business disputes of all types including employment, securities, insurance and transportation matters. He has represented businesses and indiv...

Jones & Keller, P.C.
1999 Broadway, Suite 3150, Denver, CO 80202
855-4102171 (Office), 303-5731600 (Office)

Colorado - Active 2004

Associate Attorney at Harding & Associates, P.C. - 2004-2005

University of Denver Sturm College of LawDegree JD - Juris Doctor - LawGraduated 2004
University of Colorado at BoulderDegree BA - PhilosophyGraduated 2001

Securities / Investment Fraud - 20%, 20 years
Litigation - 20%, 20 years
Transportation - 20%, 20 years
Insurance - 20%, 20 years
Employment / Labor - 20%, 20 years

English

Colorado Bar Association, Litigation Section - Executive Council, 2013-present
Colorado Defense Lawyers Association - Member, 2012-present
Colorado Motor Carriers Association - Member, 2012-present
WeeCycle Colorado - Volunteer, 2009-present
Faculty of Federal Advocates, U.S. District Court, D. Colo - Member, 2008-present

Shareholder/Partner at Jones & Keller, P.C. I focus my litigation and trial practice on complex business disputes of all types including securities,...