Atty. John Voorhees
John Voorhees focuses his practice on the rail sector and has advised on major rail acquisitions and disputes across the USA. As a veteran litigator, John also advises clients on compliance counseling, particularly on environmental, health care, fraud and white-collar matters.
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John Voorhees is a Shareholder based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, white collar, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1988) and Massachusetts (1989). Educated at The Catholic University of America (J.D., 1976) and Emerson College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Voorhees focuses his practice on the rail sector and has advised on major rail acquisitions and disputes across the USA
- As a veteran litigator, John also advises clients on compliance counseling, particularly on environmental, health care, fraud and white-collar matters
- John has defended Superfund, Clean Water Act and financial cases and other civil and criminal cases during a 47 year career
- Voorhees has also served as a federal prosecutor in high-profile cases, represented Fortune 100 companies in high-stakes litigation, and individuals and non-profit organizations in pro bono matters
- Concentrations •Rail & Transit Industry Practice •Logistics & fulfillment centers •Environmental Litigation •Investigations (rail, environmental, health care) •Environmental Regulatory Policy and International Standards •Environmental, Social and Governance Policy •Complex Civil and Criminal Litigation Judicial Clerkships •Hon John W. Kern, III, District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 1976-1977 Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States •Dispute Resolution Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action - Defense - Toxic Tort, 2024 •Team member, 'Law Firm to Watch - Rail and Road,' 2022 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America •Administrative/Regulatory Law, 2020-2026 •Litigation - Health Care, 2015-2026 •Environmental Law, 2021-2026 •Criminal Defense: White-Collar, 2025-2026 •Named, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Litigation - Health Care, Denver, 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2024 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition,'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John Voorhees is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Colorado →
John Voorhees is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Colorado →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Voorhees is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Colorado →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
John Voorhees is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Colorado →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
John Voorhees is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Colorado →
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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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