Atty. Troy A. Eid
Troy A. Eid co-chairs the firm’s American Indian Law Practice Group and represents companies in criminal and civil investigations and enforcement actions.
American Indian Law & More Attorney · Serving Denver, CO
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About Troy A. Eid at a Glance
Troy A. Eid is a Shareholder based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on personal injury, white collar, litigation, environmental, and government. Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1991) and Stanford University (A.B., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Law360 Editorial Advisory Board, Native American, 2024-2025, •President Emeritus, Navajo Nation Bar Association, and •Adjunct Professor of Native American Tribes and Federal Law, University of Denver - Sturm College of Law. Serves clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Troy A. Eid
- Troy A. Eid co-chairs the firm’s American Indian Law Practice Group and represents companies in criminal and civil investigations and enforcement actions
- Troy is highly sought nationally as a mediator to resolve complex disputes between Indian tribes and energy companies, and between tribes and state governments
- Troy served as Colorado’s 40th United States Attorney appointed by President George W. Bush
- During the Obama Administration, Troy was appointed to chair the Indian Law and Order Commission, the national advisory board to the President and Congress for strengthening public safety for all 573 federally recognized tribes in the United States
- Before joining GT, Troy served on the cabinet of former Colorado Governor Bill Owens as Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor and later as the Executive Director of the Department of Personnel & Administration, where he directed Colorado’s 72,000-member civil service system and provided mission-critical business, financial, technology, real estate, and operational services to the state’s $8 billion government
- Troy served as the elected President of the Navajo Nation Bar Association
- He has been honored for excellence by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S
- Secret Service, and more than two dozen federal, state and tribal departments and agencies across the country
- Meet Troy Eid Judicial Clerkships •Judge Edith H. Jones, U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 1991-1992 Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Native American Law
- Environmental Law
- Natural Resources Law
Criminal Defense
- White-Collar, 2013-2026 •Named, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Native American Law, Denver, 2020, 2022, 2024, and 2026 •Team Member, a Law360 'Environmental Practice Group of the Year,' 2022 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2010-2025 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Colorado Super Lawyers, 2006-2009, 2011-2026 •Recognized, The Legal 500 United States •Industry Focus Native American Law •'Leading Lawyer,' 2022-2023 •'Recommended Lawyer,' 2022 •Dispute Resolution - Appellate: Courts of Appeal, 2021 •Dispute Resolution - Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action- Defense: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, 2021 •Environment - Litigation, 2017-2020 •Listed, 5280 The Denver Magazine, “Top Lawyers, Native American Law,” 2015-2016, 2020, 2025-2026 •Listed, Denver Business Journal, 'Who's Who in Energy,' 2014-2018 •Team Member, Indian Country Today, '2016 Hot List: Indian Law Practitioners,' 2016 •Recognized for distinguished public service by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S
- Secret Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and more than two dozen federal, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies and professional organizations. •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016 •Selected, Law Week Colorado, 'Barrister’s Best - Environmental Law,' 2015 •Team Member, a U.S
- News - Best Lawyers 'Government Relations Law Firm of the Year,' 2014 •Selected, Navajo Nation Bar Association, “Member of the Year” •Selected, Law Week Colorado, 'Colorado Lawyer of the Year' •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
Practice Areas Explained
Troy A. Eid's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Troy A. Eid handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Denver.
Personal Injury in Denver
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.
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White Collar Crimes in Denver
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Civil Litigation in Denver
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental Law in Denver
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Government & Administrative Law in Denver
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Denver Choose Troy A. Eid
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 Troy A. Eid's practice in the field of personal injury, white collar, litigation, environmental, and government.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, white collar, and litigation, Troy A. Eid 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 Troy A. Eid 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 Troy A. Eid Handles in Denver
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