Seven candidates running for mayor of Denver appeared in the Manual High School auditorium for the Denver mayoral forum hosted by the City Park West Registered Neighborhood Association (RNO). Tom Werge, a board member for the RNO, asked the candidates a series of questions on issues ranging from development, crime, waste management, neighborhood preservation, and homelessness. More information on the forum, including a list of the seven candidates that participated, and a link to view video from the event is available HERE. Ballots for Denver’s municipal election go out to voters the week of April 15, and voting continues though May 7, 2019. If no single candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election will be held on June 4, 2019. Now get out there and vote!
Werge Selected as Super Lawyers Rising Star for Fifth Consecutive Year /
Super Lawyers Colorado has selected Tom Werge as a 2019 Rising Star. This is the fifth consecutive year Tom has been recognized. Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer influenced, rating system for outstanding lawyers. Selected lawyers have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Rising Stars acknowledges no more than 2.5% of lawyers in Colorado. Werge Law is honored to be included. We look forward to continuing to provide high-quality and efficient legal services to our clients.
Werge Law Hits the Slopes /
Pictured (left to right): Brianna Champ, Dan Williams, Tom Werge, and Peggy Quines
The Werge Law team had a wintry change of pace, and spent a day cruising the slopes of Arapahoe Basin. The mountain setting was a perfect respite from the bustling law office, and the team took advantage of the time to discuss the “bigger picture” and future direction of Werge Law. Whether the team was flying down a mogul run or chatting on the chairlift, the day trip created ample opportunities for team building. We are happy to return to work refreshed, a little sore, and energized to continue to provide our clients with effective and efficient representation.
- Brianna Champ, Law Clerk, Werge Law LLC
Werge Law Prevails in Overturning State’s Employment Determination /
Werge Law recently won an appellate reversal of a troubling underlying determination made by the Colorado Division of Unemployment Insurance. A worker informed the Division that he was an independent contractor and that he was not seeking unemployment compensation from Werge Law’s client, a small government contractor. Nevertheless, in an extraordinary move, the Division unilaterally made the determination that the worker was not an independent contractor, but was instead an employee. Werge Law filed the appeal and represented the company at the evidentiary appeal hearing. The worker did not appear at the hearing, but instead the Deputy who made the Division’s determination appeared to oppose the appeal. After considering the evidence, the Hearing Officer reversed the Deputy’s determination, finding that the worker was indeed an independent contractor, ruling wholly in favor of Werge Law’s client. If you or your small business is experiencing issues related to independent contractor status for workers, Werge Law is here to help.
Happy Holidays from Werge Law /
The team at Werge Law wishes you a very happy holiday season. A huge thanks goes out to all of our clients, family, and friends that have made 2018 an amazing year. We look forward to continuing to provide our clients with high-quality and efficient legal services focused on litigation, small business, and music law into 2019 and well beyond.
- Tom, Dan, Peggy & Getssemany
*Art drawn by our very own Dan Williams!
Daniel Williams Named Associate Attorney /
We are proud to announce the appointment of Daniel Williams as Associate Attorney. Dan was sworn in to practice before the Supreme Court of Colorado on Monday, November 5, 2018, following his graduation from the University of Colorado School of Law in May. Dan passed the bar exam on his first attempt, after spending the summer studying while at the same time assisting Werge Law as our law clerk.
Dan originally joined the Werge Law team in March 2017. We look forward to continuing to serve our clients through Dan’s great work. Congratulations counselor!
To learn more about Dan’s background in litigation, the Colorado music industry, and the creative arts, check out his BIO
Werge Celebrates Three Years of Independent Practice /
Werge & Hahn LLC is excited to celebrate the three-year anniversary of its independent legal practice. In September 2015, Tom Werge left Denver’s largest litigation-only law firm and started his independent legal practice, representing small businesses in litigation, business, and music law matters. Three years down the road, Werge & Hahn is proud to continue that practice as it rededicates itself to continue its focus on representing small businesses and individuals, especially in navigating litigation matters. We look forward to continuing to help our clients achieve their goals for years to come.
Werge & Hahn Welcomes Summer Associate Marty Whalen Brown /
Werge & Hahn is excited to welcome Summer Associate Marty Whalen Brown! Marty is in her third year at the University of Colorado Law School. She brings extensive experience to the firm, including from her years as a paralegal with the Murgallis Law Firm prior to law school. During law school Marty has also interned with the Colorado Supreme Court, the State Court Administrators Office, the Office of the State Controller, Boulder County Court, and the Colorado Department of Transportation. Marty has also worked as a student attorney with the Natural Resources and Environmental Law Clinic. Marty is on the Board of Editors for the University of Colorado Law Review and will be published in the Law Review’s upcoming volume 90. Marty grew up in Colorado and attended Cornell College for her undergraduate degree. She lives in Broomfield with her family.