Dean Richardson is a trial lawyer with extensive litigation experience representing a variety of clients in commercial, trade secret, real estate, and franchise disputes. He offers counsel in cases involving business torts, contracts, securities, director and officer defense and franchise law. Dean also protects and enforces client interests in shareholder disputes, unfair competition, vendor relationships, and situations involving breach of fiduciary duty. Within the scope of his real estate practice, Dean provides counsel in real property conflicts related to land ownership, construction defects, leasing disputes, and title insurance defense.
Dean has prosecuted and defended cases in state and federal courts in Colorado and throughout the country. He has drafted and successfully argued numerous appellate briefs on behalf of his clients.
In time away from the office, Dean volunteers as a coach for the Mountain Vista High School Mock Trial team. He also enjoys traveling, playing golf, snowboarding, stand-up comedy, and watching The University of Tennessee football team win national championships.
Recent Publications
Co-Author, "How New Rules Can Affect Your Business Lawsuits: Business Litigation Under the New Civil Access Pilot Project," Moye White Opportunities & Challenges, December 2011
Author, "A Not-So-Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," Moye White Opportunities & Challenges, February 2011
Author, "Preventing Small Business Fraud," Moye White Opportunities & Challenges, April 2008
Published Opinions
A Good Time Rental, LLC v. First American Title Agency, Inc., 259 P.3d 534 (Colo. App. 2011)
Walter v. Walter, 181 Md. App. 273; 956 A.2d 255 (2008)
JD Parker Const. v. Eastern Equity Partners, L.L.C., 2009 WL 151491 (D.Colo. January 22, 2009)