Atty. Valeri Pappas

Atty. Valeri Pappas

Litigation Practice Part of Davis & Ceriani’s trial team, Ms. Pappas’s experience as a litigator includes participating in all phases of multi-million dollar litigation, in jury trials as well as FINRA arbitrations.

Denver Denver 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (303) 534-9000 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Valeri Pappas at a glance

Valeri Pappas is an attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practforg at Davis & Ceriani PC. They haand 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1998). Educated at University of Colorado at Boulder (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Litigation Practice Part of Davis & Ceriani’s trial team, Ms. Pappas’s experience as a litigator includes participating in all phases of multi-million dollar litigation, in jury trials as well as FINRA arbitrations
  • Her practice areas include securities litigation, employment law, complex commercial litigation, personal injury and general civil litigation
  • Her securities experience over the past twenty years includes cases across the country representing institutional investors bringing securities fraud claims resulting from municipal bond purchases
  • Employment Law Practice Ms. Pappas also advises employers on a variety of matters such as drafting and revising employee handbooks, conducting workplace investigations as well as company-wide and individual sensitivity, discrimination and harassment training
  • Ms. Pappas assists both employers and employees on matters such as dispute resolution, drafting and negotiating severance agreements, non-compete agreements and other workplace and employment issues
  • In her employment practice, Ms. Pappas co-authored “Workplace Bullying Legislation – A Primer for Colorado Employers and Employees” published in Trial Talk June/July 2008

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

Practforg law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Valeri Pappas's law office located?
Valeri Pappas's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Davis & Ceriani PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Valeri Pappas practiced law?
Valeri Pappas has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Valeri Pappas go to law school?
Valeri Pappas earned their education at (J.D., 1998).
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What awards or recognition has Valeri Pappas receiandd?
Valeri Pappas's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation.

Education

J.D.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1998

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Superlawyers 2015 to present
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (Denver)
- 2023

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1998

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