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Lyons Gaddis proudly welcomes Gunnar Paulsen to its Water Practice Group—a move that further strengthens the firm’s deep bench of talent serving clients across the state. Paulsen brings extensive experience representing municipalities, special districts, agricultural operations, ski resorts, industrial clients, and individuals across Colorado. He has successfully appeared in all seven of Colorado’s water courts, […]
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As we move into the next phase of the May 6, 2025 regular special district election cycle, we are providing another update on next steps. Cancelled Election. If the election has been cancelled, the Designated Election Official (DEO) must publish the Notice of Cancellation (“Notice”) and post a copy of the Notice at (i) each […]
Lyons Gaddis is proud to announce that attorney Jennifer Spitz was included on the 2025 Colorado Super Lawyers list and Brian Allard was selected to the Colorado Rising Stars list, a testament to their exceptional legal expertise and commitment to client service. Super Lawyers is a rating service that identifies outstanding lawyers who have achieved […]
As Colorado’s population grows and climate pressures increase, obtaining water supplies is one of the most critical challenges facing our local governments, agribusiness, developers, and others secure sufficient water for the future. As the playing field shifts, and creative solutions are essential. These pressing issues will take center stage at the upcoming BizWest Confluence Colorado […]
New Team Members Strengthen Government and Real Estate Law Practices Lyons Gaddis, a Colorado legal firm providing innovative legal solutions to complex challenges across Colorado, is pleased to welcome Robyn Smith and James Godbold to its team of attorneys. Smith joins the Government Practice Group, representing school districts and special districts in employment law, contracts, […]
On Monday, February 10, 2024, the Department of Government Efficiency terminated 89 U.S. Department of Education Contracts totaling nearly $900 million. These cancellations are part of the Administration’s efforts to scale back the U.S. Department of Education. Further cuts to federal spending and contracts related to education may be likely, given President Trump’s consistent messaging around reducing […]
The Trump Administration continues to express its priorities related to education with executive orders and other frequent communications. Some of the recent executive orders are largely informational and do not include substantive changes to how schools must operate. As part of our commitment to keep you up to date on developments in education law, we […]
Lyons Gaddis, a Colorado legal firm known for solving complex issues and for its staff of exceptional talent, announced today that Alison Gorsevski and Erin Pierce have been promoted to shareholders. In their new roles as shareholders, Gorsevski and Pierce will take on greater responsibility for the firm’s strategic direction, client service initiatives, and overall […]
On Monday, January 20, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security issued a directive that rescinds the Biden Administration’s guidelines for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforcement actions in or near so-called “sensitive” areas, including schools. Pursuant to the directive, ICE may now take immigration enforcement actions at schools. While […]
January – February 2025 As we prepare for the May 2025 elections, here are the key deadlines and actions for January and February: Board Adoption of Election Resolution. No later than your February Board meeting, the Board should adopt an Election Resolution appointing a Designated Election Official (DEO) and specifying the type of election (mail […]
With the beginning of President Trump’s Administration and a recent federal court decision that vacated the most recent Title IX rules, there is rising concern about protecting individuals from discrimination in schools. Fortunately, Colorado has several laws that prohibit discrimination in schools, including the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, Title IX, and other state laws. These laws […]
Expanding Expertise to Meet the Growing Legal Needs of Colorado’s Business and Real Estate Communities Lyons Gaddis, a premier law firm rooted in Northern Colorado, is pleased to welcome Nick Larson to its real estate practice group. Larson brings a proven track record in navigating complex real estate transactions and bolsters the firm’s capacity to […]
