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Alan C. Friedberg
A trial lawyer for four decades, Mr. Friedberg concentrates his litigation practice in the commercial area, including securities, business disputes, real estate matters, insurance, and professional liability cases.
He maintains an active and diverse trial and appellate practice. In addition to cases before the Colorado appellate courts and the 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Mr. Friedberg argued the case of Howsam v. Dean Witter before the U.S. Supreme Court in October 2002, which resulted in a favorable 8-0 decision.
Mr. Friedberg is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review ratings system. He was also selected to Colorado Super Lawyers in the field of business litigation from 2006 through 2020 and was named in the 2008 through 2016 “Colorado Super Lawyers – Corporate Counsel Edition.”
Prior to joining BHGR, Mr. Friedberg spent more than 36 years with Denver-based Pendleton, Friedberg, Wilson & Hennessey P.C. Previous to private practice, he served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps where he prosecuted and defended hundreds of courts martial. Mr. Friedberg completed paratrooper training at the U.S. Army Airborne School and completed tours of duty in Colorado and Vietnam, earning a Bronze Star. After his military service, he clerked for Judge Robert H. McWilliams on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.
Mr. Friedberg earned his J.D. from Yale Law School and his undergraduate degree from University of Virginia. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
A long-time member of the Boulder County, Denver, Colorado, and American Bar Associations, Mr. Friedberg is a graduate of Leadership Boulder. He formerly served as a member of the Colorado Bar Association Board of Governors, Chairman of the Denver Bar Association’s Legal Services Committee, and adjunct professor for the University of Denver School of Law. He has been an instructor at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) and has presented at numerous continuing legal education seminars.
Mr. Friedberg was the Commercial Law Editor for Trial Talk, a publication of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, from 1990 through 2017.
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EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS
JURIS DOCTOR
YALE LAW SCHOOL, 1970
BACHELOR OF ARTS
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, PHI BETA KAPPA 1967
Virginia (Inactive)
1970
Colorado
1973
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
U.S. District Court, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Court of Claims
U.S. Supreme Court
Professional Associations
American, Colorado, Denver, and Boulder County Bar Associations
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
Faculty of Federal Advocates
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA)
Honors & Awards
Super Lawyer in the practice of Business Litigation. Colorado Super Lawyers List 2006-2020
Colorado Super Lawyers – Corporate Counsel Edition 2008-2016
Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rating AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5
Published Cases
Mercantile Adjustment Bureau v. Flood, 278 P.3d 348 (Colo. 2012)
Barrett v. Inv. Mgmt. Consultants, Ltd., 190 P.3d 800 (Colo. App. 2008)
Howsam v. Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc., 537 U.S. 79 (2002)
Keller Cattle Co. v. Allison, 55 P.3d 257 (Colo. App. 2002)
Johnston v. CIGNA Corp., 14 F.3d 486 (10th Cir. 1993)
Johnston v. CIGNA Corp., 789 F. Supp. 339 (D. Colo. 1992)
In re Marriage of Wright, 841 P.2d 358 (Colo. App. 1992)
O’Connor v. R.F. Lafferty & Co., 965 F. 2d 893 (10th Cir. 1992)
Colorado Land & Res., Inc. v. Credithrift of Am., Inc., 778 P.2d 320 (Colo. App. 1989)
Colorado Inv. Servs., Inc. v. Hager, 685 P.2d 1371 (Colo. App. 1984)
A.R.A. Mfg. Co. v. Brady Auto Accessories, Inc., 622 P.2d 113 (Colo. App. 1980)
Pottern v. Bache Halsey Stuart, Inc., 589 P.2d 1378 (Colo. App. 1978)
Alexander Dawson, Inc. v. Sage Creek Canyon Co., 546 P.2d 969 (Colo. App. 1976)

Alan’s Blog

Understanding the EEOC’s Proposed “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” and How Your Business Should Respond
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking public comment on its proposed “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” through November 1, 2023. The proposed guidance provides a legal analysis of standards for harassment and...
What is Civil Litigation? An Overview of the Civil Litigation Process
This article provides general information only. It is not legal advice. Individuals or entities considering legal action should consult with an attorney to understand the unique aspects of their case and the court systems in which their cases may be filed or pending....

Client Alert: Colorado Places New Restrictions on Non-Compete Agreements Between Employers and their Employees
Colorado has long disfavored non-compete agreements within the state. Historically, under C.R.S. § 8-2-113, restrictive covenants were void and unenforceable except for under specific circumstances, including: the purchase and sale of a business or the assets of a...
In the News
Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti Sponsors the 2024 Construction SuperConference
Our team is en route to Hollywood, Florida, to attend the 2024 Construction SuperConference. This is the firm's third year sponsoring this national construction event, and we are thrilled to see our colleagues and friends over the next few days. Attending this year's...
Recognizing Our Native Lands
All over the United States, we occupy lands that are recognized by treaty as the territories of Indigenous Nations. For Native American Heritage Month, BHGR wanted to recognize the territories of Indigenous Nations that our offices occupy.Boulder/Denver Office Many of...
LGBTQ+ Through History
LGBTQ+ History Month is a month-long celebration of the history of the diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community as well as the importance of civil rights movements in progressing gay rights. In 1995, a resolution passed by the General Assembly...
Firm Happenings
Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti Sponsors the 2024 Construction SuperConference
Our team is en route to Hollywood, Florida, to attend the 2024 Construction SuperConference. This is the firm's third year sponsoring this national construction event, and we are thrilled to see our colleagues and friends over the next few days. Attending this year's...
Understanding the EEOC’s Proposed “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” and How Your Business Should Respond
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking public comment on its proposed “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” through November 1, 2023. The proposed guidance provides a legal analysis of standards for harassment and...
What is Civil Litigation? An Overview of the Civil Litigation Process
This article provides general information only. It is not legal advice. Individuals or entities considering legal action should consult with an attorney to understand the unique aspects of their case and the court systems in which their cases may be filed or pending....