Atty. Courtney E. Bartkus

Atty. Courtney E. Bartkus

With an analytical approach and a knack for fostering collaboration, Courtney Bartkus focuses on solving clients’ problems in her litigation practice. Her work has largely focused on corporate and commercial disputes, securities and financial services regulation, Section 1983 civil rights litigation and employment discrimination issues.

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About Courtney E. Bartkus at a glance

Courtney E. Bartkus is a business and litigation attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • With an analytical approach and a knack for fostering collaboration, Courtney Bartkus focuses on solving clients’ problems in her litigation practice
  • Her work has largely focused on corporate and commercial disputes, securities and financial services regulation, Section 1983 civil rights litigation and employment discrimination issues
  • Courtney has experience researching and drafting memoranda on complex commercial issues involving the Exchange Act, the Dodd-Frank Act, the False Claims Act, employment discrimination, municipal liability and corporate regulation as well as investigating potential consumer protection violations
  • She has drafted complaints, motions, appellate briefs, mediation statements, protective orders and other pleadings, and prepared initial and expert disclosures, responses to written discovery and civil investigative demands
  • Prior to Brownstein, Courtney was an associate at a national firm, where she managed paralegals and staff working on cases along with her legal work
  • She clerked during law school for the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, where she aided in consumer protection investigations and analyzed antitrust concerns for a proposed financial merger
  • Courtney also interned with the Arapahoe County and Jefferson County district attorney’s offices
  • Before entering the legal field, Courtney worked in the financial services industry

Practice Areas Explained

Courtney E. Bartkus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Courtney E. Bartkus 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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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 Courtney E. Bartkus

Where is Courtney E. Bartkus's law office located?
Courtney E. Bartkus's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Courtney E. Bartkus handle?
Courtney E. Bartkus focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
Where did Courtney E. Bartkus go to law school?
Courtney E. Bartkus earned their education at (J.D., 2016).
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What awards or recognition has Courtney E. Bartkus received?
Courtney E. Bartkus's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Denver
- 2016

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026

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