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Derek C. Blass

Mr. Blass specializes in civil litigation and regularly represents clients at hearings and at trial, alone and as part of a trial team. Significantly, he has served as first chair in complex civil litigation and construction defect actions in state and federal courts. He has also developed trial and settlement strategies; conducted lay person and expert depositions; drafted motions, findings and orders; and argued before courts and administrative tribunals.

Mr. Blass also has transaction experience, working with public and private companies on securities, acquisition, contract and formation issues. A proficient Spanish-speaker, Mr. Blass is developing his practice representing members of the Latino/a business community.

Education

University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2005

  •     Scholastic Excellence Award recipient for Counseling and Negotiation
  •     DU Schimberg Diversity Scholarship recipient for academic excellence and community involvement
  •     President - Latino Law Student Association
  •     Chair of Speakers for Eighth Annual Latino/a Law Student Conference


Duke University, B.A., Economics and English,

Community Involvement

2002Co-Chair of Denver Latino Commission, 2007-present

Delegate to City and County of Denver's Human Rights and Community Relations Agency's Advisory Board , 2007-present

Member of Federal Magistrate Judge Michael Watanabe's Dream Team for Diversity Pipeline Program, 2008-present

Board member and volunteer attorney for Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, 2006-present

Board member for Escuela Tlateloco, 2008-present

Member of Dean's Diversity Pipeline Working Group, 2007-2008

Career fair volunteer for Colorado UpLift, 2006-present

Associations

American Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
Colorado Hispanic Bar Association
Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Prior Experience

Associate, Zupkus & Angell, P.C. (2006-2009)
Law Clerk, Fowler, Schimber & Flanagan, P.C. (2005-2006)
Law Clerk, Safeco Law Offices (2004-2005)

Publications

Top Five Reasons to Retain a Spanish-Speaking Attorney to Represent Your Spanish-Speaking Client, American Bar Association, Minority Trial Lawyer Section

Awards

2010 Colorado Hispanic Bar Association Outstanding Young Attorney of the Year
2010-2012 Colorado Superlawyer "Rising Star"
Title: Associate
Admitted to Practice: 2006
Practice Groups: Litigation
Contact Information:
303.623.1800
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