Atty. Darren E. Nadel

Atty. Darren E. Nadel

Darren E. Nadel represents employers nationally in complex litigation and employment law.

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About Darren E. Nadel at a glance

Darren E. Nadel is a employment attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin, Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association, California, The State Bar of California, and Colorado, Colorado Bar Association. Educated at University of California Berkeley (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Darren E. Nadel represents employers nationally in complex litigation and employment law. He represents clients in high risk, high value cases involving trade secrets and unfair competition, employee benefits litigation and whistleblower and Sarbanes Oxley matters.

Darren has represented employers in litigation brought under:

  • Trade secrets and unfair competition laws
  • The Employee Retirement Income Security Act
  • Sarbanes-Oxley and other whistleblower laws
  • Wage and hour laws
  • Anti-discrimination laws
  • Various common law theories

    Darren frequently presents and recently authored materials on employment law topics including the various agreements employers enter into with their executives and employees, trade secrets and unfair competition litigation, and ERISA litigation.

    Prior to joining Littler Mendelson, Darren worked as in-house counsel at a Fortune 100 company where he served as vice president responsible for employment and labor law. That experience gives him a unique insight into working with his clients to understand and help them realize their corporate goals.

Practice Areas Explained

Darren E. Nadel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Darren E. Nadel 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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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 Darren E. Nadel

Where is Darren E. Nadel's law office located?
Darren E. Nadel's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Littler. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Darren E. Nadel handle?
Darren E. Nadel focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
Where did Darren E. Nadel go to law school?
Darren E. Nadel earned their education at (J.D., 1996).
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What awards or recognition has Darren E. Nadel received?
Darren E. Nadel's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Named, America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Chambers USA, 2013.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California Berkeley
- 1996

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Chambers USA, 2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Denver)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Denver)
- 2020

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
California, The State Bar of California
Colorado, Colorado Bar Association

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