Reid's practice focuses on all aspects of high-stakes commercial litigation and trials, including complex litigation such as securities work and class actions. Reid practices in the state and federal courts of Colorado, including appellate courts.
In 1996, Reid moved to Denver to work as court-appointed defense counsel in the federal death penalty trial of Terry Lynn Nichols, defendant in the Oklahoma City Bombing case.
Reid began his legal career working as an associate for a law firm in Washington D.C., where he focused on complex litigation and libel defense.
Prior to law school, Reid worked for two years as Junior Economist for the Majority Staff of the Budget Committee of the United States House of Representatives.
Awards & Recognitions
· Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2005-2012
· Colorado Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, 2006-2012
Professional Associations & Memberships
· American Bar Association
· Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
· Faculty of Federal Advocates, Former President; Former Board Member
· The William E. Doyle American Inn of Court
Clerkships
· The Hon. Stanley Sporkin, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, 1993-1994
Experience
· Successfully brought suit on behalf of public shareholders of restaurant chain, obtaining favorable settlement exceeding $7 million for shareholders squeezed out in corporate merger. Nickerson v. The Quizno's Corporation, Case No. 04 CV 0455 (Dist. Court for City and County of Denver, 2004)
· Successfully tried to jury breach of contract and fraud case against manufacturer of diesel truck performance parts, resulting in judgment exceeding $1 million. Swails v. Automotive Transmission Specialist, Inc., 05 CV 1350 (District Court for Jefferson County, Colo.)
· Successfully represented plaintiffs in multimillion-dollar breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty claims against Adelphia Communications Corp., resulting in 2007 settlement of more than $6 million. Downey v. Adelphia Communications Corp., 02-B-757 (MJW) (D.Colo.)
· Successfully represented Hispanic tax preparer in civil rights injunction action against county district attorney who had unconstitutionally sought tax records of Hispanic workers in identity theft investigation
· Successfully defended multinational cable television company in intercontinental employment dispute with former executive
· Successfully brought and tried in arbitration a breach of contract claim against parts distributor on behalf of manufacturer of motorcycle engine fuel injection controllers
· Achieved appellate reversal of dismissal order involving application of Colorado's forum non-conveniens doctrine to international partnership dispute. UIH-SFCC Holdings, L.P. v. Brigato, 51 P.2d 1076 (Colo. App., 2002)
· Represented national tabloid in a case concerning defamation and invasion of privacy of Hollywood starlet. Gilbert v. National Enquirer, 43 Cal. App. 4th 1135 (1996)
· Represented national tabloid in a case regarding invasion of privacy claim. Solomon v. National Enquirer, 24 Media L. Rep. 2269 (D. Md., 1996)
· Court-appointed co-counsel for Terry Lynn Nichols in Oklahoma City Bombing trial. Presented witnesses, drafted pleadings, wrote appellate briefs and argued points of law. Tried to verdict. United States of America v. McVeigh & Nichols (D. Colo.)
News & Publications
News
3.2.12, Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2012 Names 17 Husch Blackwell Attorneys
9.6.11, More Than 100 Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers 2012
7.13.11, Husch Blackwell Continues Strategic Denver Expansion With Addition of 24 Attorneys
Publications
2.27.12, New Federal Rules to Change Role of Magistrate Judges in District of Colorado, Law Week Colorado
Events
4.19.12, Business For Breakfast Roundtable - Don't Get Boiled By Boilerplate: Part Two
Denver, CO
Seminar
2.28.12, Business for Breakfast Roundtable - Don't Get Boiled by Boilerplate
Denver, CO
Seminar
1.1.12, Colorado Federal District Court Trial Advocacy Program
12.1.09, Legal Dev elopments Surrounding the Democratic National Convention, Faculty of Federal Advocates Conference
7.1.08, Effective Use of Courtroom Technology, Faculty of Federal Advocates Conference
9.1.07, Deposition Conduct: What is Permitted and What is Not, Faculty of Federal Advocates Conference
8.1.07, The U.S. Attorneys Office and Litigating With the Government, Faculty of Federal Advocates Conference
9.1.06, Rule 65 - Practice and Procedure: Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions in Federal Court, Faculty of Federal Advocates Conference
6.1.06, Everything You Need to Know About Settlement Conferences, Faculty of Federal Advocates Conference
6.1.06, How to Get Your Expert's Opinion Into Evidence, Faculty of Federal Advocates Conference