Lawrence Leff

Arbitrator and Mediator

Samuel Cheris

"Having served on an American Arbitration Association panel chaired by Mr. Cheris, I was able to observe first hand his exceptional handling of a complex matter. I have served on many arbitration panels for both the AAA and the NASD and would rate Mr. Cheris as one of the best...

Arbitrator and Mediator

John Sass

Mediator

Jean Stracy

"Ms. Stracy provides training, consulting and mentoring for the City of Denver's Peer Mediation program... she has provided leadership in designing and conducting the quarterly meetings, mentoring, co-mediation and coaching for the peer mediations. In addition, Ms. Stracy provides...

Arbitrator and Mediator

Lawrence Cerrillo

"As the Zoning Administrator for Jefferson County, ... it has been my good fortune to work with Mr. Cerrillo on several different issues. I have found Larry to be the consummate professional, with an outstanding ability to lead persons from two different sides of an issue, to find common...

Mediator

Diana Ward-Collins

"In the Postal Service, Ms. Ward-Collins' resolution rate of about 90% exceeded the average resolution rate of 70%. All of the disputes were EEO complaints. Ms. Ward-Collins acted professionally at all times. She has a very good understanding of EEO law and procedures....

Mediator

Janet Koin Dampeer

"Janet's extensive business background (in areas such as accounting, real estate, investment and small business) augments her qualifications as a conflict resolution practitioner. She has applied this combination of skills and experience to succeed as a mediator, facilitator, and...

Arbitrator and Mediator

Lawrence Leff

Arbitrator and Mediator

Kent Enwright

“Kent is a man of very high integrity. He's calm under pressure, always upbeat, and has a way of finding the good in everything. Kent is an expert mediator, resolving conflicts without alienating either party. He's trained many, many people through the years on numerous topics, both corporate...

Mediator

Judy Larkins

“Judy Larkins has built a very deserving reputation for ADR excellence. She is skilled as a mediator/arbitrator and also as program manager. She has both vision and drive to increase the use of ADR and to arrive at creative solutions that satisfy parties.” Deborah Schick Laufer,...

Arbitrator and Mediator

Charles Kuechenmeister

Arbitrator and Mediator

James Eichberg

"I've had the priviledge of knowing Jim for four years, initially as my professor at the University of Denver, then as a mentor and participant in the conceptualization and formation of Colorado Mediators & Arbitrators. His insights and guidance continue to be invaluable. ...

Arbitrator and Mediator

Carl Bosland

"Mr. Bosland has adjudicated a number of arbitration cases concerning Labor/Management issues here in New Mexico. Our system of selection is one of mutual agreement. Anytime both sides of the aisle can agree on a single arbitrator, you have the highest recommendation possible....

Mediator

Rita Hyland

"Rita has been my colleague for more than twenty years... I have always found Rita to be extremely knowledgeable about insurance issues, including policy coverage and claim evaluations. Her intelligence and extensive experience in the insurance industry provide her with a realistic...

Arbitrator and Mediator

Hazel Hanley

"I have known and worked with Ms. Hanley for over 12 years, and can personally attest to her impeccable character, superior legal abilities and creative problem-solving skills. Ms. Hanley has extensive experience in resolving disputes between employers, employees and labor unions as an...

Arbitrator and Mediator

Jeffrey Pond

"I have known Mr. Pond for approximately 17 years... Simply stated, Mr. Pond is one of the finest attorneys whom I have met. He is exceptionally intelligent, works very hard, and is always well prepared. He also has an excellent ability to cut through the extraneous noise to...

Profession
Attorney / Mediator / Arbitrator / Contract Hearing Office Family Law, Employment Law, and Construction Litigation practitioner since 1974; Home Owner Association practitioner since 1982. Currently a contract Hearing Officer for the Denver Civil Service Commission; and a panel member for the Denver Court Appointed Mediation Program sponsored by the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations.
Employment History
Partner Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP 1997 - Present Hearing Officer/Mediator Denver Civil Service Commission 2007 - Present Associate Frazin and Carrington 1976 - 1979 Associate Berger & Rothstein 1974 - 1976 Law Clerk Hornbein, McDonald & Fattor Summer 1974
Practice Areas
Federal and State Court litigation with emphasis in family law, including juvenile law Employment Law under Federal and State statutes and common law Homeowner Association Litigation and Construction Defect Litigation, including mechanic's liens. Many of these cases have been resolved through conciliation, mediation and settlement negotiations, as well as arbitration.

Other Work Experience
Volunteer U.S. Peace Corps Thailand 1966 - 1968Served as a rural volunteer working closely with local health workers in educating and organizing villagers in developing water sanitation and hygienic practices for the communities Teacher St. Louis City, MO Board of Education 1968 - 1970 High School History and Assistant Track Coach
Education
1970-1974	Joint Degrees in Law and Social Work
	JD Washington University School of Law, St Louis MO
	MSW George Warren Brown School of Social Work, St Louis MO
1962-1966	AB Degree Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
	Recognition: Who's Who In American Colleges and University
Professional Licenses and Bar Admissions Admitted to the Bar: Colorado 1974 Federal District Court for the District of Colorado1974 10th Circuit Court of Appeals 1985 The U.S. Supreme Court 2002
Memberships American Bar Association Colorado Bar Association Subsection memberships in Labor & Employment Committee Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Litigation and Family Law sections Local Bar Memberships: Denver and Arapahoe
Volunteer Activities Denver Family Law Courts Denver CAMP

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