Atty. David C. Roth
David helps employers of all sizes from across a range of industries with many aspects of employment law. He litigates discrimination, retaliation, unfair competition, and workplace-based tort claims; protects trade secrets and enforces covenants not to compete; and advises and counsels his clients on compliance and preventative solutions.
Labor And Employment Law (Management) & More Attorney · Serving Denver, CO
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About David C. Roth at a Glance
David C. Roth is a employment and litigation attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Fisher Phillips LLP. Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David C. Roth
- David helps employers of all sizes from across a range of industries with many aspects of employment law
- He litigates discrimination, retaliation, unfair competition, and workplace-based tort claims
- protects trade secrets and enforces covenants not to compete
- and advises and counsels his clients on compliance and preventative solutions
- David recognizes that the best legal representation occurs when an attorney understands a client’s objectives
- Accordingly, David collaborates with each client to garner a unique appreciation of its needs and goals and craft an appropriate legal solution
- Because he also understands the value in minimizing risk, David helps ensure his clients’ compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws by creating and reviewing policies and procedures, advising on day-to-day employment questions, and educating decision makers on recent legal developments
- Through embracing the idea of ongoing advice and counsel, David is able to build deep and meaningful relationships with those he serves to help minimize the likelihood of litigation or, if litigation occurs, maximize the chance of success
- When lawsuits do arise, David has successfully and aggressively litigated in both federal and state courts and before administrative agencies and arbitral forums such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Colorado Civil Rights Division, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- He has both first- and second-chair experience at bench trials and arbitration hearings
- Prior to joining Fisher Phillips, David clerked for the Hon. Elizabeth L. Harris on the Colorado Court of Appeals
- During law school, he interned for both the Hon. Kristen L. Mix on the United States District Court for the District of Colorado and the Hon. Nancy E. Rice, Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court
- He also earned a certificate in workplace law and served as the Comments Editor for the Denver University Law Review
Practice Areas Explained
David C. Roth's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David C. Roth handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Denver.
Employment Law in Denver
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in Denver
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 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 David C. Roth
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 David C. Roth's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, David C. Roth 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 David C. Roth attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David C. Roth Handles in Denver
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