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Thomas J. Overton

Thomas J. Overton

Location:
Denver, Colorado
Phone:
888-600-7208
303-261-8800
Fax:
303-832-5303
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Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy

Since graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Law with High Honors in 1982, Thomas J. Overton has practiced exclusively as a trial attorney. Mr. Overton is certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, an organization accredited by the American Bar Association. Mr. Overton is trial tested.  He has been lead counsel in numerous trials and appeals in both federal and state courts in Colorado and across the country.

Mr. Overton acts as a Hearing Officer for the Colorado Supreme Court Attorney Regulation Board.  He has served on several community boards, including the Denver Children's Home (past president) and the Colorado Intermountain Fixed Guideway Authority.  He is also active in the American Inns of Court.

Mr. Overton founded The Overton Law Firm in 1991 after spending several years with a large nationwide law firm. His clients include multinational corporations, professionals, entrepreneurs, small and medium sized businesses, and individuals and families.

Mr. Overton is committed to fighting the battles that have to be fought to protect his client's rights and interests. His experience includes a wide variety of complex business litigation as well as cases involving serious personal injuries and death. Because of his recognized expertise, Mr. Overton is often hired by other lawyers to act as special trial counsel on cases they are handling.

Mr. Overton has been selected as a Super Lawyer every year since selections began in Colorado in 2006. He was selected as one of the top 50 lawyers in Colorado by Super Lawyers in 2008 and 2010.

Mr. Overton is highly experienced in handling contentious litigation. He works closely with his clients to achieve their goals and favorable results on their cases.

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Certified as Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist, Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education & Specialization
  • Graduate, National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Boulder, Colorado, 1986

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, 1982
  • Tennessee, 1988
  • U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 1982
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee, 1995
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1982
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1985

Education

  • University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, Tennessee
    • J.D. - June, 1982
    • Honors: Order of the Coif
    • Honors: Phi Kappa Phi
    • Honors: With High Honors
    • Law Review: University of Tennessee Law Review, Assistant Editor, 1980 - 1982
    • Law Review: Tennessee Judicial Newsletter, Editor-in-Chief, 1981 - 1982
  • Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina
    • A.B. - June, 1979

Classes/Seminars

  • Speaker, Effective Use of Powerpoint in the Courtroom, CTLA Blockbuster, 2006
  • Faculty, Professionalism Seminar, Colorado Bar Association, 1997
  • Faculty, Expert Witness, Practical Advice for the Practicing Trial Lawyer, Lorman Education Services, 1997
  • Chair, Dialog with the Judiciary Series, Colo. Bar Assn, Litigation Section, 1998 - 2000
  • Chair, Control in the Courtroom, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 2000
  • Chair, Objections, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 1999
  • Chair, Colorado Law Update, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 1997
  • Chair, Selling Your Case to a Jury, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 1996
  • Lecturer, How to Set Up a Group Practice and Stay Out of Jail, Colorado Chiropractic Society, 1998
  • Lecturer, How to Avoid Legal Pitfalls as Your Business Grows, National Association of Mortgage Brokers Convention, 1997
  • Guest Lecturer, The Professionals' Workshop and Several Local College Classes, 1988 - Present

Honors and Awards

  • Diplomat, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 1995 - Present
  • Fellow, American Bar Foundation
  • Fellow, American Academy of Trial Counsel
  • AV-Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Colorado Super Lawyers, 2006 - 2010

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • National Board of Trial Advocacy, Member, Board of Examiners, 2000 - 2005
  • National Board of Trial Advocacy, Member, Board Directors, 2000 - 2005
  • National Board of Trial Advocacy, Colorado State Coordinator, 1998 - Present
  • Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Member, Board of Directors, 1997 - 2003
  • American Bar Association
  • Thompson G. Marsh American Inn of Court, President, 2002 - 2003
  • Faculty of Federal Advocates
  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Denver Bar Association
  • The American Association of Justice

Pro Bono Activities

  • Hero for Kids, CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties, 2006
  • Member, Colorado Intermountain Fixed Guideway Authority, 1998 - 2000
  • Member, Board of Directors, Denver Children's Home, 1993 - 1997
  • Member, Denver Children's Home Advisory Board, 1997 - 2005
  • Member, Board of Directors, Denver Entrepreneurship Academy, 1992 - 1996
  • Member, Board of Directors, The Colorado Ballet, 1989 - 1992
  • Past President, Colorado Lawyers for the Arts
  • President, Denver Children's Home, 1996 - 1997
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