Atty. Robert T. Fishman
Mr. Fishman joined Ridley, McGreevy & Winocur at its founding in January 2006.
Appellate Practice Attorney · Serving Denver, CO
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About Robert T. Fishman at a Glance
Robert T. Fishman is a appellate attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Landy Leedy McGreevy & Winocur. Educated at Michigan State University (B.A., 1989) and University of Colorado at Boulder (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Denver) (2022). Serves clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert T. Fishman
- Mr. Fishman joined Ridley, McGreevy & Winocur at its founding in January 2006
- His practice focuses on appellate representation, and he is routinely retained by other law firms seeking to defend or challenge results obtained at the trial level, particularly in cases involving complex and/or novel questions of law
- Mr. Fishman has argued civil and criminal appeals involving a wide array of federal and state constitutional, statutory and common law matters in numerous federal and state appellate courts, including the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and the Colorado Supreme Court
- On occasion, he is retained to help develop legal strategies at the trial level in particularly difficult cases
- After studying political philosophy in college, Mr. Fishman graduated (Order of the Coif) from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1992, where he served as Articles Editor of the University of Colorado Law Review
- After graduating, Mr. Fishman clerked for Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Luis D. Rovira and Judge Wade Brorby of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Practice Areas Explained
Robert T. Fishman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert T. Fishman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Denver.
Appellate Practice in Denver
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Robert T. Fishman
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 Robert T. Fishman's practice in the field of appellate.
Focused Appellate Practice
Concentrating on appellate means Robert T. Fishman's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Denver
A Denver-based practice means Robert T. Fishman 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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