Jamie Cotter

About Jamie Cotter

Jamie is a litigator who practices in the areas of employment and real estate litigation. Specifically, Jamie represents both employers and governmental and quasi-governmental entities with respect to all of their litigation needs. Jamie has litigated cases in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, various Colorado state courts and offered oral arguments in the Colorado Court of Appeals. Jamie is also a practicing member of the Wyoming Bar Association. Specialties: Eminent Domain/Condemnation Employment Law Civil Litigation Bankruptcy

Experience

1. Partner

   Spencer Fane LLP

   Aug 2012 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Jamie is a litigator who focuses on real estate litigation, litigating disputes on behalf of governmental and quasi-governmental entities, and employment issues. Jamie helps governmental and quasi-governmental entities that are facing litigation by advising them on how to pursue or defend against claims, so that they can move through the litigation process as efficiently and successfully as possible. She has a keen understanding of the specific laws affecting these entities and has represented them in the district court and appellate court level. She continually helps them minimize the risk of litigation, and helps them through the litigation process when it becomes necessary. Jamie has also represented both condemning authorities and landowners throughout Colorado with respect to eminent domain issues including: acquisition of access rights, the impact of blight on property values, remainder valuation and remainder damages, easement versus fee taking, easement valuation and inverse condemnation. Jamie strives to understand her clients\' businesses and lives such that she can effectively guide them through the condemnation process. In addition, Jamie helps employers navigate the myriad of employment laws so that they can focus on what is really important - running a productive business. Jamie represents employers in state and federal court litigating employment issues ranging from wage and hour issues to allegations of wrongful termination. Jamie enjoys working with business owners to help them avoid employment disputes.

Education

• University of Denver - Sturm College of Law

  JD

  2005 — 2008

• Colorado College

  Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

  2000 — 2004