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Burns, Figa & Will Attorney Candace Cole Figa Appointed to Serve on Arapahoe County Ethics Committee by Commissioners

Candace Figa

Greenwood Village, CO – October 18, 2011 – Burns, Figa & Will is pleased to announce Candace Cole Figa, a shareholder at Burns, Figa & Will P.C., has been appointed to serve on the Arapahoe County Ethics Committee as a representative for Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Sharpe. The term is effective immediately. The committee advises the County Commissioners on ethical issues relating to employees and elected officials.

Ms. Figa maintains a wide-ranging litigation practice including commercial leases, contracts, commercial development and land use issues, partnership dissolutions, employment, attorney’s fees and estate litigation.

She has represented local businesses, large and small, national companies, and individuals. Ms. Figa is admitted to practice in the Colorado State courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Figa has also served as an arbitrator and special master in several areas of commercial and personal injury litigation.

Ms. Figa is also active in civic affairs and served on the Greenwood Village City Council from November 1993-2001. She served as Mayor Pro Tem from 1999-2001. She has also served on numerous community boards and commissions.

"I’m honored to have this opportunity and I look forward to advising the Commission to continue making Arapahoe County a great place to live, work and play”, said Candace Figa.

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Since 1980, Burns, Figa & Will attorneys have provided exceptional legal services, practical solutions, and individualized attention for their clients. Attorneys at the firm focus in a broad range of specialized practice areas including: Business law and transactions; Commercial litigation; Environmental law; Estate planning; Legal ethics; Real estate; Securities law; and Water law.

Dana L. Eismeier Appointed Head of Burns Figa & Will’s Litigation Department

Dana L. Eismeier

Greenwood Village, CO – August 31, 2011 – Burns Figa & Will is pleased to announce Dana L. Eismeier, a shareholder at Burns Figa & Will P.C., has been appointed head of the firm’s Litigation Department.

Mr. Eismeier specializes in commercial, employment and environmental litigation. He also handles intellectual property matters and whistleblower/qui tam litigation. His clients range from large, national corporations to small, local business entities. Mr. Eismeier has substantial trial and appellate experience in Colorado and other states throughout the Rocky Mountain region. He has also appeared several times before the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation.

Mr. Eismeier is a frequent lecturer at various legal conferences in Colorado. He has also published many legal articles, including "The Alter Ego Doctrine in Colorado," published in The Colorado Lawyer and articles regarding the Economic Loss Rule published in the Colorado and Washington Journals.

"I welcome the opportunity to lead one of the firm’s most dynamic practice areas," said Mr. Eismeier. "I look forward to working with my fellow shareholders and associates to continue our growth and success in this important practice area for the firm.”

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J. Kemper Will named Senior Statesman and Scott Clark named "Up and Coming" attorney by Chambers USA

Excerpted from Chambers Magazine:

J. Kemper Will

Scott Clark

"J. Kemper Will is considered the "anchor of the practice" at Burns Figa & Will P.C., He has a wealth of experience in environmental law, hazardous waste, contaminated property transactions and environmental litigation. His colleague Scott Clark is singled out by peers for his impressive work and rapidly growing profile in the environment arena. He undertakes a broad spectrum of work, including remediation and litigation, as well as matters involving water quality and water rights issues."

Since 1990, Chambers USA has published the world's leading guides to the legal profession and has built a reputation for in-depth, objective research. Chambers has a team of 100 highly qualified full-time researchers who conduct thousands of interviews with lawyers and their clients worldwide. Working with our editors, they identify and rank the world's best lawyers (i.e. those who perform best according to the criteria most valued by clients – such as technical expertise, business acumen, prompt delivery, value for money).

Matt Dillman Appointed Head of the Firm's Real Estate
Practice Group

The Firm continues its tradition and expertise in all aspects of real estate development, transactions, and real estate litigation.

Matt Dillman

Mr. Dillman's practice focuses on real estate transactions, land use development, and real estate and commercial litigation. His clients include buyers, sellers, and developers of commercial, residential, and industrial real estate, real estate brokers, and commercial landlords.

Englewood City Council Appoints David M. Pittinos, to Board of Adjustment and Appeals.

The Englewood City Council recently appointed David M. "Merc" Pittinos, to its Board of Adjustment and Appeals.

Merc Pittinos