Thomas R. Blackburn

Mr. Blackburn is an associate in the firm's Litigation Practice Group. His practice includes general litigation, finance and real estate litigation, commercial litigation, and representation of health care professionals. Mr. Blackburn's representation of large companies is enhanced by his prior experience as an intern at the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Mr. Blackburn's practice has included successful representation of clients in all forums including arbitration, mediation and trial.
Education:
University of Denver Sturm College of Law, JD, 2009
Order of St. Ives
Recipient of the Melanie Hardaway Memorial Award for Outstanding Graduate
President of the Moot Court Board
University of Colorado Leeds School of Business, B.S.B.A. 2005
Association Membership:
Denver and Colorado Bar Associations
American Bar Association
Business Section, Intellectual Property Section
Prior Experience:
Law Clerk, Leyendecker & Lemire, LLC
August 2007- January 2008
Intern, United States Securities & Exchange Commission,
January 2008-May 2008; August 2008-December 2008
Law Clerk, Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio, P.C.
May 2008-August 2008
Publications:
Research Assistant for Professor Jan Laitos, January 2008-December 2008. Edited and revised Professor Laitos' treatise on the takings clause, contracts clause, and due process entitled: Law of Property Rights Protection: Limitations on Government Powers.
Admitted to Practice: Colorado, 2009; US District Court for the District of CO, 2010; Tenth Circuit, 2010
Practice Groups: Litigation
Contact Information:
303 405.4198
tblackburn@messner.com