Atty. Michael R. Lancto
Michael Lancto received his undergraduate education at Colorado State University. He received his legal education at the University of Denver College of Law.
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Michael R. Lancto is a Partner based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Nathan Dumm & Mayer, P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on employment, construction, slip & fall, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1990). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1990) and Colorado State University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Arapahoe County, Jefferson County and Colorado Bar Associations Colorado Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Michael Lancto received his undergraduate education at Colorado State University
- He received his legal education at the University of Denver College of Law
- After graduation, he served for two years as a law clerk to the Honorable Michael J. Watanabe, formerly District Court Judge, Arapahoe County, 18th Judicial District and now Magistrate Judge, United States District Court for the State of Colorado
- Thereafter, Mr. Lancto joined Nathan Dumm & Mayer P.C
- Since joining this firm 23 years ago as an associate and continuing today as a shareholder and trial lawyer, Mike has been involved in all aspects of insurance defense litigation in personal injury, property damage, commercial liability claims before the District Courts of the State of Colorado and the U.S
- District Court
- This work has included premises liability, construction defect litigation, automobile related claims, bad faith claims, legal malpractice, product liability and dram shop liability claims
- He has represented both subcontractors and general contractors in construction defect litigation
- Mike has had positive outcomes in many trials and arbitrations he had participated in
- Mike lectures and gives presentations to business and claim's handling organizations
- Upon request, he serves as an arbitrator or mediator in selected civil cases
- He is a member of the Colorado Defense Lawyers' Association, Defense Research Institute, Arapahoe County, Jefferson County and Colorado Bar Associations
- Mr. Lancto is a graduate of the Insurance Counsel Trial Academy
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Michael R. Lancto's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael R. Lancto handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael R. Lancto is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Colorado →
Michael R. Lancto is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Colorado →
Michael R. Lancto is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Colorado →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael R. Lancto is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Colorado →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael R. Lancto is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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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