Brandi Pummell

Brandi J. Pummell and the Pummell Law Firm, LLC provide appellate representation and freelance legal writing services for practicing attorneys in the Denver metro area and throughout Colorado. I can help when you: • have a case you want to appeal; • want to consult with an experienced appellate attorney about a case; • want to collaborate on a case or project with an experienced civil litigator with significant appellate experience; • have more work than you can handle; • have a motion or brief deadline that you can’t meet on your own; • need legal research conducted using the latest online research tools; • need effective pleadings, motions and briefs with supporting case law and authorities; or • want to be first chair in trial but need someone who can handle the “behind the scenes” work. I enjoy collaborating with top-notch attorneys about their cases. I have written successful dispositive motions and appellate briefs, evaluated the merits or defenses of cases, and attended settlement meetings and mediations for hiring attorneys. I can quickly understand both the factual and legal issues of a case.

• General Civil

• Free Consultation

Colorado

Since 1999

Attorney Member

Pummell Law Firm, LLC

2007 - Current

Provide legal assistance and counsel with civil appeals in state and federal courts. Knowledge of employment, personal injury, family law, civil rights, and complex commercial litigation. Research and analyze complex legal questions and prepare legal memoranda, motions, trial briefs, and appellate briefs on a variety of subjects including fraud, civil conspiracy, the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, the Colorado Wage Act, discrimination, breach of contract, defamation, trademark infringement, government contracts, FARs, DFARs, and construction defects. Conduct discovery and analyze evidence in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trial. Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials. Provide guidance and assistance to less experienced attorneys.

Associate

Darling Bergstrom & Milligan, P.C.

2005 - 2007

Represented employment, eminent domain, and personal injury clients in county, district, and federal courts, including hearings, settlement conferences, and trials. Consulted with clients and experts to develop trial strategy. Conducted discovery and analyzed evidence in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials. Researched and wrote memorandum, motions and appellate briefs on a variety of subjects including condemnation, fraud, age discrimination, wrongful discharge, the Colorado Wage Act, governmental immunity, breach of contract, bad faith breach of insurance contract, premises liability, workers’ compensation, and torts.

Research Associate

University of Colorado, Litigation Department

2002 - 2005

Researched and wrote memoranda, motions, and appellate briefs in education and employment law, including §1983, §1981, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, governmental immunity, negligence and torts, for a large public university. Evaluated claims and advised University officials about potential liability and trial strategy. Conducted discovery and analyzed evidence in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trial.

Law Clerk

Colorado Supreme Court

2000 - 2002

Researched and wrote opinions and certiorari memoranda on civil and criminal issues, including insurance, water, search and seizure, grand juries, defamation, CERCLA, RCRA, professional responsibility, discovery, workers’ compensation, murder, and property. Prepared and edited legal correspondence. Served as a liaison for internal and external communication with the chambers and scheduling. Proof-read draft opinions. Assisted with screening of applicants for future clerkships. Scheduled and coordinated Nominating Commission activities and maintained contact with Commission members.

The University of Denver Sturm College of Law

J.D. (1999) | Law

1996 - 1999

GPA 3.151, top 30%.

Honors: Florence Scrivner Memorial Scholarship; Publication: The Timor Gap: Who Decides Who is in Control?, 26 DEN. J. INT’L L. & POL’Y 655 (1998).

Activities: DENVER JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL LAW & POLICY (Business Editor 1998-99, Research and Technical Editor 1997-98); DENVER UNIVERSITY LAW REVIEW; International Law Society (President 1997-98); Phi Alpha Delta; Research Assistant 1997-98.

University of Colorado - Boulder

B.A. (1996) | International Affairs & Japanese

1991 - 1996

GPA 3.425.

Honors: Graduated magna cum laude in International Affairs; Honors Thesis: Renunciation of War and Japan’s Self-Defense Forces. Golden Key National Honor Society, Kittredge Honors Program Scholarship, Sigma Iota Rho - International Affairs Honor Society.

Activities: Kittredge Honors Program Student Leader; Phi Alpha Delta.

Japan Center for Michigan Universities - Hikone, Japan

None | Japanese Langauge and Culture

1994 - 1995

Colorado Women's Bar Assocation

2014 - Current

CBA Pro Bono Appeals Program

Member of Screening Commitee

2011 - Current

Colorado State Bar  # 31185

Member

1999 - Current

Denver Bar Assocation

Attorney Member

1999 - Current

East Timor: Who Decides Who is In Control?

Denver Journal of International Law and Policy

1998