Atty. I. Thomas Bieging
Tom Bieging is of counsel with the firm. He focuses his practice in the areas of banking and commercial litigation.
Banking And Finance Law & More Attorney · Serving Denver, CO
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About I. Thomas Bieging at a Glance
I. Thomas Bieging is a business and litigation attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Otteson Shapiro LLP. Admitted to practice in Colorado, United States, Colorado, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Tenth Circuit, and Colorado, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1970) and Georgia Institute of Technology (BS). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law (2026). Serves clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About I. Thomas Bieging
- Tom Bieging is of counsel with the firm
- He focuses his practice in the areas of banking and commercial litigation
- Mr. Bieging’s financial institutions practice includes holding company and change of control applications, loan documentation, regulatory compliance advice, loan work outs, board representation, and the sale, acquisition, and merger of banks and bank holding companies
- Mr. Bieging has litigated with government agencies on financial institution policy matters with national implications
- His extensive financial institution regulatory practice includes the negotiation of regulatory agreements, business and capital plans, acquisitions, and chartering
- He also has been involved in administrative trials relating to cease and desist orders and civil money penalty proceedings
- Mr. Bieging has extensive trial experience in commercial litigation
- He has tried cases to juries and courts on such diverse topics as RICO, securities fraud, director and officer liability, professional liability, lender liability, construction contracts, corporate governance, and trademark infringement
- He has also served as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and as counsel to professional review committees in the health services industry
- In addition to his client work, Mr. Bieging has lectured extensively on many banking law topics
- He served as an instructor for the Western States School of Banking
- He also served as counsel to the Colorado Privacy Task Force, an organization chartered by the Colorado legislature to develop legislative strategies in high technology areas
- Mr. Bieging has been named to The Best Lawyers in America© every year since 2007 and has been recognized for his work in Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Financial Services Regulation Law, and Litigation-Banking and Finance
- Best Lawyers® also named Mr. Bieging a “Lawyer of the Year” in 2011 (Banking and Finance Law), 2014 (Financial Services Regulation Law), and 2016 (Banking and Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law)
- Mr. Bieging was named to the list of Colorado Super Lawyers 2010-2016 in the practice areas of Banking and Business Litigation
- Denver’s top lifestyle publication, 5280 magazine, named Mr. Bieging to its list of Top Lawyers in the “Banking” category in both 2015 and 2016
- Mr. Bieging has an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating with Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards
- He is a graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center and received his Bachelor of Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology
Practice Areas Explained
I. Thomas Bieging's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases I. Thomas Bieging 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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Why Clients in Denver Choose I. Thomas Bieging
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 I. Thomas Bieging's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Colorado, United States, Colorado, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Tenth Circuit, and Colorado, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, I. Thomas Bieging can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, I. Thomas Bieging 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 I. Thomas Bieging 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 I. Thomas Bieging Handles in Denver
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