Atty. Daniel "Dan" Wartell
Dan is a passionate trial lawyer who focuses on complex business litigation, financial fraud and business torts, and professional liability. His clients range from individuals and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Denver, CO
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About Daniel "Dan" Wartell at a Glance
Daniel "Dan" Wartell is a business and litigation attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Ciancio Ciancio Brown PC. Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel "Dan" Wartell
- Dan is a passionate trial lawyer who focuses on complex business litigation, financial fraud and business torts, and professional liability
- His clients range from individuals and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies
- His experience includes litigation regarding breach of contract, unfair competition and misappropriation of trade secrets, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, embezzlement, intellectual property litigation, and appeals.He frequently serves as co-counsel or local counsel on a full range of matters and he also represents individuals in professional liability matters including legal malpractice, business and real estate broker malpractice, and accountant malpractice
- Dan is a fourth-generation Coloradan with strong ties to the Denver community
- Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his two daughters – the loves of his life
- Dan also has an active pro bono practice with recent contributions including work for the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center, the filing of an amicus brief with the Colorado Supreme Court on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, and representation of the Colorado Trial Lawyer’s Association to preserve the First Amendment and confidentiality rights of its members
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel "Dan" Wartell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel "Dan" Wartell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Denver.
Business & Corporate Law in Denver
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Denver
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Denver
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 venue, 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.
Denver Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Denver-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Denver Choose Daniel "Dan" Wartell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel "Dan" Wartell's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Daniel "Dan" Wartell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Denver
A Denver-based practice means Daniel "Dan" Wartell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Daniel "Dan" Wartell Handles in Denver
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