I hired the Vaden Law Firm to assist me with some recent real estate matters. I needed their expertise in making sure the contract negotiations I was involved with would work favorably for my business. I'm sure glad I had them on my side because they provided invaluable advice in making sure there was certain terminology included to protect my business and future financial obligations.
-Steve J - Westminster CO
Wayne E. Vaden
Founding Partner
Vaden Law Firm, LLC
2015 York Street
Denver, CO 80205
Phone: (303) 377-2933 ext. 103
Fax: (303) 377-2934
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Practice Areas
- Real Estate
- Administrative Law
- Litigation
- Business Law
- Entertainment Law
- Estate Planning
- Public Affairs
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Experience
Wayne E. Vaden is the founding partner of Vaden Law Firm, LLC. Mr. Vaden is a trial attorney, focusing on real estate transactions and commercial litigation. Mr. Vaden has acted as the lead counsel in numerous proceedings, from “small trials” in front of administrative agencies to large, complex trials in state and federal court.
Prior to founding the Vaden Law Firm, Mr. Vaden was part of Mayor Hickenlooper’s administration, serving as the Clerk and Recorder for the city and county of Denver from 2003 to 2007. In that capacity, Mr. Vaden was responsible for the daily management of three municipal agencies. Mr. Vaden previously worked for the regional and national law firms, Holme Roberts & Owen LLP and Baker & Hostetler LLP. Mr. Vaden began working at Holme Roberts & Owen LLP after he received a Juris Doctor (JD) from Arizona State University, College of Law. Mr. Vaden also received a Bachelors Degree (BA) from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Masters of Law in Taxation (LLM) from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. Mr. Vaden also worked as an assistant attorney general for the state of Colorado and an assistant city attorney for the city and county of Denver.
In addition to practicing law, Mr. Vaden spends a lot of time working with youth recreation organizations. Mr. Vaden served as the head track and field coach at Montbello High School for over 10 years. While at Montbello, Mr. Vaden’s teams won three 5A Colorado State Championships. Mr. Vaden helped numerous athletes earn scholarships to major universities and was named coach of the year for 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007. Mr. Vaden is the former head track and field coach at East High School. Mr. Vaden is married to Suranetta Vaden and has two daughters, Sierra and Shyanne.
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Education
- L.L.M., University of Denver College of Law / Daniels College of Business, 1993
- J.D., Arizona State University College of Law, 1991
- B.A. University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 1989
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Admissions
- Colorado Supreme Court October 1991
- United States District Court October 1991
- United States Court of Appeals
- United States Bankruptcy Court
Stephen A. Justino
Attorney
Vaden Law Firm, LLC
2015 York Street
Denver, CO 80205
Phone: (303) 377-2933 ext. 105
Fax: (303) 377-2934
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Practice Areas
- Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Claims
- Federal Torts Claims Act Claims
- VA Benefits Claims
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Experience
Stephen A. Justino is an attorney at the Vaden Law Firm, LLC. Mr. Justino is a trial lawyer with over 21 years of experience in handling Plaintiff’s personal injury cases in Colorado. Mr. Justino has acted as the lead counsel in Plaintiff’s personal injury cases, including complex medical malpractice cases; police shooting cases; motor vehicle collision cases; and premises liability cases; skiing accident cases; and, ski lift loading and unloading accident cases. He has tried cases in both State and Federal Courts. Prior to going into private practice in Colorado, Mr. Justino was a Captain in the United States Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Corp, where he served as a Medical Claims Judge Advocate at the Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO, from 1989 to 1992; and he served as the Trial Counsel (prosecuting attorney) for the 1st Infantry Division (Forward), Boeblingen, Germany, from 1986 to 1989.
In addition to practicing law, Mr. Justino is also a political activist, acting as co-chair for Colorado Move To Amend, a grassroots issue advocacy group dedicated to amending the U.S. Constitution so that it says clearly and unequivocally that: 1) “corporations are not people” and 2) “money is not speech.” Mr. Justino is married to Christine Abueg Justino and has two daughters, Haley Rose and Nicole.
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Education
- J.D., Syracuse University College of Law, 1985 B.A.
- Kent State University, Ohio 1981
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Admissions
- Colorado Supreme Court 1992
- New York Supreme Court 1986
- Connecticut Supreme Court 1986
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Memberships
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Angela M. Hutton-Howard
Attorney
Vaden Law Firm, LLC
2015 York Street
Denver, CO 80205
Phone: (303) 377-2933, ext. 101
Fax: (303) 377-2934
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Practice Areas
- Real Estate Law
- Contract Law
- Education Law
- Business Law
- Natural Resources Law
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Experience
Angela is a first-generation college graduate. She is a licensed attorney and real estate broker. She is currently employed as a Real Estate Attorney for the Vaden Law Firm, LLC and serves as the Managing Broker of City Park Realty, LLC in Denver, CO. In the past she served as the Executive Director of the Aurora Public Schools Education Foundation, where she was involved in every facet of the organization, including scholarship administration, marketing, event planning, fundraising and media relations.
She has appeared numerous times on local TV and radio programs to promote non-profit causes. Angela has been recognized for her work in the non-profit arena, real estate and the legal industry. In 2007, she was honored by the Denver Urban Spectrum Magazine as one of “20 African Americans Who Make a Difference” in the Denver community. She was also recognized as a “2007 Outstanding Woman in Business” by the Aurora Sentinel, and as a nominee for the “2008 Woman in Business” by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. She has served on various boards and commissions in Colorado, most notably as a Commissioner for the 2nd Judicial District in Colorado where she evaluates the performance of District and County Court Judges. She is a graduate of the 2007 Leadership Aurora Class.
Angela received her bachelor of arts degree in English from Clark-Atlanta University and a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of Denver College of Law. She studied one year abroad (during her junior year) at Richmond College in London.
Angela is a Denver native. She is an avid runner and active workout enthusiast. She has completed two full marathons, five half marathons, as well as numerous 5k and 10k events. She completed her first triathlon in 2009 during the 20th Anniversary Danskin Triathlon. She is the mother of two daughters (Natalie & Nicole), who both recently graduated from college. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, especially her two grandchildren (Kye & Kassidy).
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Education
- J.D., University of Denver College of Law, 1991
- Clark College, Atlanta, Georgia, B.A. English - Cum Laude
- Jones Real Estate College, Real Estate Broker
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Admissions
- Colorado Supreme Court, 1991
- United States District Court, 2011
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