Heather A. Thomas
Member
Heather Thomas is an experienced trial attorney focused on achieving her clients’ goals and objectives for litigation whether it be trying a case to verdict or reaching an early and efficient resolution. Heather began her career working for her father’s construction supply company and now, she represents and defends builders, contractors and design professionals in various construction disputes and litigation.
Heather also worked as field counsel for a Fortune 500 Global Insurance Company where she was one of two attorneys in the Denver office approved to handle and defend clients against high exposure, million-dollar claims, including products liability and catastrophic personal injury claims. As field counsel, Heather appeared on behalf of her clients in courtrooms throughout the State of Colorado, including the U. S. District Court for the District of Colorado. In 2018, Heather served as first chair in a ski collision case in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado where the jury determined the plaintiff was 49% at fault for her alleged injuries and damages.
Upon moving to Hall & Evans, Heather’s practice now includes representation of homeowner associations in various commercial disputes. Regardless of the type of case, Heather’s experience now allows her to evaluate and develop strategies early in the representation of her clients to determine how best to garner the most leverage and resolve the case in a manner most optimal for her clients. Early evaluation and case management help Heather to steer her cases to the best possible outcome for the client, whether it be litigation, mediation or settlement.
Heather communicates with her clients often during any case to ensure she understands their concerns and goals, and that they are keenly aware of the status of the matter throughout the litigation. Heather also evaluates the claims against her clients to assist with developing the evidence in a way most helpful in obtaining leverage in any given case whether it be via testimony or motions practice to gain a tactical advantage whether it be for trial or settlement. Heather is a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent® rated attorney who welcomes new challenges and clients to her practice.
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 2001
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Location
Denver Office
1001 17th Street
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202
Education
JD: University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 2001
LLM: University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 2009, Environmental & Natural Resources Law & Policy
BS: Colorado State University, 1995, Natural Resources Management, Minor in Economics
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Career Distinctions & Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell®, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Decisions
- Patricia Klug v. E.B., a minor, 1:14-cv-03185-WYD (D. Colo. 2018)
Appeals
- Munger v. Farmers Insurance Exchange, 174 P.3d 563 (Colo. App. 2007)
Professional Associations
- Claims & Litigation Management Alliance
- Colorado & Denver Bar Associations
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
- National Ski Patrol
- Home Builders Foundation, Board Member, 2013-2020
- Home Builders Association, Government Affairs Committee, 2013-2016
- Metro Housing Coalition, Board Member, 2013-2016
Articles & Publications // Presentations // Webinars
- Speaker, “A Perfect Marriage: Resiliency and Insurability,” Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Construction Conference, June 2020