Atty. Cheryl Burnside

Atty. Cheryl Burnside

Cheryl Burnside is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial litigation, construction law and 2 other areas of law. Cheryl received a B.S. degree from Drake University in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Westminster Westminster 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Cheryl Burnside at a glance

Cheryl Burnside is a business, ip, construction, and litigation attorney based in Westminster, Colorado. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1986) and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1988). Educated at University of Denver College of Law (J.D., 1986) and Drake University (B.S. Business, 1980). Serands clients in Westminster, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Cheryl Burnside is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial litigation, construction law and 2 other areas of law
  • Cheryl received a B.S. degree from Drake University in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Cheryl practices in Westminster, CO

Practice Areas Explained

Cheryl Burnside's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Cheryl Burnside is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Colorado →

Construction Law

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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 Westminster 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 Cheryl Burnside

Where is Cheryl Burnside's law office located?
Cheryl Burnside's law practice is located in Westminster, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cheryl Burnside handle?
Cheryl Burnside focuses on business, ip, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Cheryl Burnside practiced law?
Cheryl Burnside has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Cheryl Burnside go to law school?
Cheryl Burnside earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S. Business, 1980).
How can I contact Cheryl Burnside for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Denver College of Law
- 1986
B.S. Business
Drake University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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