Atty. Brian L. Duffy

Atty. Brian L. Duffy

Brian L. Duffy is a president of the firm and previously served as Chair of the firm’s 600-member Global Litigation Department from 2009-2013.

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Profile Summary

About Brian L. Duffy at a glance

Brian L. Duffy is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Colorado, Colorado Bar Association. Educated at University of Colorado at Boulder (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian L. Duffy is a president of the firm and previously served as Chair of the firm’s 600-member Global Litigation Department from 2009-2013
  • He focuses his practice on trial and appellate work in the class action, employment, energy, commercial contract and product liability areas, serving as national, regional and local counsel in high-profile cases
  • Brian represents public and privately-held entities and their principals in complex business-related disputes arising from both internal and external sources
  • Brian focuses on a broad array of industries including consumer goods and retail, food processing and restaurants, and energy and natural resources
  • Brian has handled numerous jury and non-jury trials, bench trials, proceedings before arbitration tribunals, mediation sessions, and appeals in state, federal and alternative dispute resolution settings throughout the country
  • In class action defense, Brian formulates a case strategy which includes a variety of tactics from arguments to win on summary judgment, defeating class certification, or negotiating a favorable settlement
  • When necessary, Brian can also build a team to take a case to trial and successfully to verdict
  • Brian’s objective is to independently analyze claims while developing strategies designed to achieve an early and cost-effective resolution
  • Brian’s employment practice includes wage and hour claims, employment breach of contract, discrimination defense, whistleblower and wrongful termination defense
  • He also assists clients with a variety of contract and business tort and disputes, including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and unfair competition

Practice Areas Explained

Brian L. Duffy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian L. Duffy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian L. Duffy

Where is Brian L. Duffy's law office located?
Brian L. Duffy's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian L. Duffy handle?
Brian L. Duffy focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
Where did Brian L. Duffy go to law school?
Brian L. Duffy earned their education at (J.D., 1991).
How can I contact Brian L. Duffy for a consultation?
You can contact Brian L. Duffy directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian L. Duffy received?
Brian L. Duffy's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy); Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1991

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law360 "Appellate Practice Group of the Year," 2010
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The BTI Client Service All-Star Team for Law Firms, 2010-2011
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law360 "Product Liability Practice Group of the Year," 2011
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law360 "Employment Practice Group of the Year," 2011 & 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Colorado Super Lawyers, 2006-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Guide, 2013
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Colorado, Colorado Bar Association

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