Mr. Knight's practice focuses on civil litigation, transportation law, property matters and construction law. Chad represents national transportation companies in the railroad and trucking industries in Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) cases, grade crossing accidents (initial response, investigation and litigation), highway traffic accident investigation and defense, contract litigation, property disputes, and quiet title actions. Chad applies his extensive construction and real estate experience in representing contractors and developers in construction defect litigation, premises liability defense, and contract negotiation and drafting.

Chad's trial experience has produced a successful record of defense verdicts in state and federal courts, and includes difficult wrongful-death jury trials. His appellate experience includes oral arguments before the United States Court of Appeals and five reported decisions.

Before joining Hall & Evans, Chad was a partner in a 50-attorney firm based in Jackson, Mississippi, focusing on transportation law and products liability defense. Chad then operated a private practice representing individuals and business entities in real estate and financing transactions, litigation matters, and regulatory compliance.

Career Distinctions & Honors

· Martindale-Hubbell®, Peer Review Rated

Professional Associations

· American Bar Association - ABA

· Colorado Defense Lawyers Association - CDLA

· Colorado Bar Association - CBA

· Denver Bar Association - DBA

· National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel - NARTC

Articles & Publications // Presentations // Webinars

· Author, "Attorney Liability Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act," Kentucky Law Journal, 1996

Business & Community Service

· Boulder Outreach for Homeless Overflow

· Youth sports coach for soccer and baseball