Atty. Michael Joseph Potraffke

Atty. Michael Joseph Potraffke

Michael Joseph Potraffke is a lawyer practicing commercial and business litigation, construction, complex tort and casualty and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Indiana University Bloomington in 2009, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Denver Denver 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Joseph Potraffke at a glance

Michael Joseph Potraffke is a personal injury, employment, business, ip, and product liability attorney based in Denver, Colorado. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Indiana U.S. District Court Colorado U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District (2012) and Colorado (2017). Educated at Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School of Law (J.D., 2012) and Indiana University Bloomington (B.A., 2009). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Joseph Potraffke is a lawyer practicing commercial and business litigation, construction, complex tort and casualty and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Indiana University Bloomington in 2009, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Michael practices in Denver, CO

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Potraffke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Joseph Potraffke handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

Michael Joseph Potraffke is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Colorado →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael Joseph Potraffke is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Colorado →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael Joseph Potraffke is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Colorado →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael Joseph Potraffke is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Colorado →

Product Liability

Michael Joseph Potraffke is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Colorado →

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 Michael Joseph Potraffke

Where is Michael Joseph Potraffke's law office located?
Michael Joseph Potraffke's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Potraffke handle?
Michael Joseph Potraffke focuses on personal injury, employment, business, ip, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Michael Joseph Potraffke practiced law?
Michael Joseph Potraffke has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Michael Joseph Potraffke go to law school?
Michael Joseph Potraffke earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.A., 2009).
How can I contact Michael Joseph Potraffke for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School of Law
- 2012
B.A.
Indiana University Bloomington
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Indiana U.S. District Court Colorado U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District
Admitted: 2012
Colorado
Admitted: 2017

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