The Law Office of Burton H. Levin

The Law Office of Burton H. Levin

With over 28 years of experience, attorney Burton H. Levin has gained a reputation for being one of the most knowledgeable and well-respected attorneys in Vail Valley.

The Law Office of Burton H. Levin

The Law Office of Burton H. Levin

With over 28 years of experience, attorney Burton H. Levin has gained a reputation for being one of the most knowledgeable and well-respected attorneys in Vail Valley.

Firm Overview

He has a proven track record of winning trials and appeals. He is committed to providing you with the highest quality legal representation. His goal is to resolve your legal matters in the most effective, cost-efficient manner.

As an advisor he communicates clearly with you about your legal rights, your obligations and the implications of your case. As an advocate, he zealously defends you in court. As a negotiator, he seeks results that are most advantageous to you, but that are also honest and ethical for all parties involved.

The Law Office of Burton H. Levin can help you with the following:
-Civil trials and appeals in the areas of personal injury, employment, real estate and business
-Employment law, including employment discrimination, wrongful termination and severance agreements
-Criminal defense, including drug charges, domestic violence, sex offenses, DUI and DWAI
-Will drafting, including powers of attorney and advance medical directives

Attorney with a reputation for integrity and outstanding service:

Burton H. Levin is known to both clients and peers for his professionalism, hard work and dedication to his clients.

"He has represented me in several sensitive civil suits in which I was sued personally. I have been highly impressed with his work and character." Kurt L. Schmoke, Mayor of Baltimore, August 28, 1998.

"He has appeared before the Maryland Court of Appeals, our Supreme Court, on a number of occasions. In each of those cases, he acquitted himself extremely well, advocating forcefully, eloquently, and persuasively on behalf of the City of Baltimore." Robert M. Bell, Chief Judge, Court of Appeals of Maryland, August 31, 1998.

Main Office

Main Office
511 Charolais Circle
Edwards, CO 81632

Phone

(970) 926-3695

DUI and DWI

The Law Office of Burton H. Levin will represent your DUI and DWI legal matters.

Practice Areas:
-Business Litigation
-Criminal Law
-Civil Litigation
-Employment Law
-Personal Injury
-Real Estate - Construction

The Law Office of Burton H. Levin
Burton H. Levin

ISLN: 905494072

Admitted:
-Maryland, 1983 (inactive)
-U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 1987
-U.S. Supreme Court, 1990
-Colorado, 1996
-U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, 1999
-U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, 2003

Education:
-University of Baltimore, J.D., cum laude, 1983
-Colgate University, B.A., 1980

Associations & memberships:
-The Colorado Bar Association
-Continental Divide Bar Association

Biographical details:
Mr. Levin is a fourth-generation attorney. He graduated from law school with honors and was a member of the law review. He started his career in 1983 as law clerk to the Hon. Richard P. Gilbert, Chief Judge of the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland. Mr. Levin thereafter practiced in the private sector in Baltimore, Maryland, concentrating in the areas of commercial disputes and insurance defense cases involving product liability, medical malpractice and general liability.

In 1989, Mr. Levin joined the Baltimore City Office of Law, where he litigated numerous trials and appeals of complex civil cases, particularly in the areas of constitutional law and employment discrimination. He achieved a very successful record of winning published appellate decisions. He also served for a period of time as Chief Legal Advisor to Baltimore's 3,000-member Police Department.

In addition to practicing law, Mr. Levin was a member of the Adjunct Faculty of the University of Baltimore School of Law. He has given lectures to the Stanford University Center for Research in Disease Prevention and the International Municipal Lawyers Association on the constitutionality of government restrictions on tobacco and alcohol advertisements.

In 1998, Mr. Levin and his wife moved to Edwards, Colorado. Upon relocating, Mr. Levin was employed as the Town Attorney for the Town of Avon, Colorado. As Town Attorney for a vibrant and growing mountain-resort community, Mr. Levin represented Avon in a wide range of practice areas, including all aspects of the real estate development process, employment matters, contracts and liquor license review, and also served as the Town Prosecutor.

In 2002 Mr. Levin established his private practice in the Vail Valley, with an office in Edwards, Colorado. Since that time he has represented individuals and businesses in a variety of legal matters, concentrating on litigation.

Briefs in the U.S. Supreme Court:
-Respondents' Brief in Opposition to Petitions for Certiorari in Penn Advertising of Baltimore, Inc. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, supra, No. 95-685 and No. 96-1428.
-Respondents' Brief in Opposition to Petitions for Certiorari in Anheuser-Busch, Inc. v. Schmoke, supra, No. 95-806 and No. 96-1429.
-Respondents' Brief in Opposition to Petition for Certiorari in Wiley v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, 48 F.3d 773 (4th Cir. 1995), cert. den., 116 S.Ct. 89 (1995).
-Respondents' Brief in Opposition to Petition for Certiorari in Baltimore Teachers Union, American Federation of Teachers Local 340, AFL-CIO, et al. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, et al., 6 F.3d 1012 (4th Cir. 1993), cert. den., 114 S.Ct. 1127 (1994) (Authored consolidated brief in opposition of City and State).
-Brief Amicus Curiae of National Institute of Municipal Legal Officers (NIMLO) in support of Petition for Certiorari in Woodall v. City of El Paso, 959 F.2d 1305 (5th Cir. 1992), cert. den., 113 S.Ct. 304 (1992).
-Respondent's Brief in Opposition to Petition for Certiorari in Fields v. Durham, 909 F.2d 94 (4th Cir. 1990), reh. den., cert. den., 111 S.Ct. 786 (1991).
-Petition for Certiorari, Reply Memorandum and Supplemental Brief (in response to brief of the Solicitor General) in Kolkhorst v. Tilghman, 897 F.2d 1282 (4th Cir. 1990), cert. den., 112 S.Ct. 865 (1992).

Education

University of Baltimore
Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 1983

The Law Office of Burton H. Levin
Burton H. Levin

ISLN: 905494072

Admitted:
-Maryland, 1983 (inactive)
-U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 1987
-U.S. Supreme Court, 1990
-Colorado, 1996
-U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, 1999
-U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, 2003

Education:
-University of Baltimore, J.D., cum laude, 1983
-Colgate University, B.A., 1980

Associations & memberships:
-The Colorado Bar Association
-Continental Divide Bar Association

Biographical details:
Mr. Levin is a fourth-generation attorney. He graduated from law school with honors and was a member of the law review. He started his career in 1983 as law clerk to the Hon. Richard P. Gilbert, Chief Judge of the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland. Mr. Levin thereafter practiced in the private sector in Baltimore, Maryland, concentrating in the areas of commercial disputes and insurance defense cases involving product liability, medical malpractice and general liability.

In 1989, Mr. Levin joined the Baltimore City Office of Law, where he litigated numerous trials and appeals of complex civil cases, particularly in the areas of constitutional law and employment discrimination. He achieved a very successful record of winning published appellate decisions. He also served for a period of time as Chief Legal Advisor to Baltimore's 3,000-member Police Department.

In addition to practicing law, Mr. Levin was a member of the Adjunct Faculty of the University of Baltimore School of Law. He has given lectures to the Stanford University Center for Research in Disease Prevention and the International Municipal Lawyers Association on the constitutionality of government restrictions on tobacco and alcohol advertisements.

In 1998, Mr. Levin and his wife moved to Edwards, Colorado. Upon relocating, Mr. Levin was employed as the Town Attorney for the Town of Avon, Colorado. As Town Attorney for a vibrant and growing mountain-resort community, Mr. Levin represented Avon in a wide range of practice areas, including all aspects of the real estate development process, employment matters, contracts and liquor license review, and also served as the Town Prosecutor.

In 2002 Mr. Levin established his private practice in the Vail Valley, with an office in Edwards, Colorado. Since that time he has represented individuals and businesses in a variety of legal matters, concentrating on litigation.

Briefs in the U.S. Supreme Court:
-Respondents' Brief in Opposition to Petitions for Certiorari in Penn Advertising of Baltimore, Inc. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, supra, No. 95-685 and No. 96-1428.
-Respondents' Brief in Opposition to Petitions for Certiorari in Anheuser-Busch, Inc. v. Schmoke, supra, No. 95-806 and No. 96-1429.
-Respondents' Brief in Opposition to Petition for Certiorari in Wiley v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, 48 F.3d 773 (4th Cir. 1995), cert. den., 116 S.Ct. 89 (1995).
-Respondents' Brief in Opposition to Petition for Certiorari in Baltimore Teachers Union, American Federation of Teachers Local 340, AFL-CIO, et al. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, et al., 6 F.3d 1012 (4th Cir. 1993), cert. den., 114 S.Ct. 1127 (1994) (Authored consolidated brief in opposition of City and State).
-Brief Amicus Curiae of National Institute of Municipal Legal Officers (NIMLO) in support of Petition for Certiorari in Woodall v. City of El Paso, 959 F.2d 1305 (5th Cir. 1992), cert. den., 113 S.Ct. 304 (1992).
-Respondent's Brief in Opposition to Petition for Certiorari in Fields v. Durham, 909 F.2d 94 (4th Cir. 1990), reh. den., cert. den., 111 S.Ct. 786 (1991).
-Petition for Certiorari, Reply Memorandum and Supplemental Brief (in response to brief of the Solicitor General) in Kolkhorst v. Tilghman, 897 F.2d 1282 (4th Cir. 1990), cert. den., 112 S.Ct. 865 (1992).

Education

University of Baltimore Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 1983


Firm Overview

He has a proven track record of winning trials and appeals. He is committed to providing you with the highest quality legal representation. His goal is to resolve your legal matters in the most effective, cost-efficient manner.

As an advisor he communicates clearly with you about your legal rights, your obligations and the implications of your case. As an advocate, he zealously defends you in court. As a negotiator, he seeks results that are most advantageous to you, but that are also honest and ethical for all parties involved.

The Law Office of Burton H. Levin can help you with the following:
-Civil trials and appeals in the areas of personal injury, employment, real estate and business
-Employment law, including employment discrimination, wrongful termination and severance agreements
-Criminal defense, including drug charges, domestic violence, sex offenses, DUI and DWAI
-Will drafting, including powers of attorney and advance medical directives

Attorney with a reputation for integrity and outstanding service:

Burton H. Levin is known to both clients and peers for his professionalism, hard work and dedication to his clients.

"He has represented me in several sensitive civil suits in which I was sued personally. I have been highly impressed with his work and character." Kurt L. Schmoke, Mayor of Baltimore, August 28, 1998.

"He has appeared before the Maryland Court of Appeals, our Supreme Court, on a number of occasions. In each of those cases, he acquitted himself extremely well, advocating forcefully, eloquently, and persuasively on behalf of the City of Baltimore." Robert M. Bell, Chief Judge, Court of Appeals of Maryland, August 31, 1998.

Main Office

Main Office
511 Charolais Circle
Edwards, CO 81632

Phone

(970) 926-3695

DUI and DWI

The Law Office of Burton H. Levin will represent your DUI and DWI legal matters.

Practice Areas:
-Business Litigation
-Criminal Law
-Civil Litigation
-Employment Law
-Personal Injury
-Real Estate - Construction

The Law Office of Burton H. Levin
Burton H. Levin

ISLN: 905494072

Admitted:
-Maryland, 1983 (inactive)
-U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 1987
-U.S. Supreme Court, 1990
-Colorado, 1996
-U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, 1999
-U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, 2003

Education:
-University of Baltimore, J.D., cum laude, 1983
-Colgate University, B.A., 1980

Associations & memberships:
-The Colorado Bar Association
-Continental Divide Bar Association

Biographical details:
Mr. Levin is a fourth-generation attorney. He graduated from law school with honors and was a member of the law review. He started his career in 1983 as law clerk to the Hon. Richard P. Gilbert, Chief Judge of the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland. Mr. Levin thereafter practiced in the private sector in Baltimore, Maryland, concentrating in the areas of commercial disputes and insurance defense cases involving product liability, medical malpractice and general liability.

In 1989, Mr. Levin joined the Baltimore City Office of Law, where he litigated numerous trials and appeals of complex civil cases, particularly in the areas of constitutional law and employment discrimination. He achieved a very successful record of winning published appellate decisions. He also served for a period of time as Chief Legal Advisor to Baltimore's 3,000-member Police Department.

In addition to practicing law, Mr. Levin was a member of the Adjunct Faculty of the University of Baltimore School of Law. He has given lectures to the Stanford University Center for Research in Disease Prevention and the International Municipal Lawyers Association on the constitutionality of government restrictions on tobacco and alcohol advertisements.

In 1998, Mr. Levin and his wife moved to Edwards, Colorado. Upon relocating, Mr. Levin was employed as the Town Attorney for the Town of Avon, Colorado. As Town Attorney for a vibrant and growing mountain-resort community, Mr. Levin represented Avon in a wide range of practice areas, including all aspects of the real estate development process, employment matters, contracts and liquor license review, and also served as the Town Prosecutor.

In 2002 Mr. Levin established his private practice in the Vail Valley, with an office in Edwards, Colorado. Since that time he has represented individuals and businesses in a variety of legal matters, concentrating on litigation.

Briefs in the U.S. Supreme Court:
-Respondents' Brief in Opposition to Petitions for Certiorari in Penn Advertising of Baltimore, Inc. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, supra, No. 95-685 and No. 96-1428.
-Respondents' Brief in Opposition to Petitions for Certiorari in Anheuser-Busch, Inc. v. Schmoke, supra, No. 95-806 and No. 96-1429.
-Respondents' Brief in Opposition to Petition for Certiorari in Wiley v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, 48 F.3d 773 (4th Cir. 1995), cert. den., 116 S.Ct. 89 (1995).
-Respondents' Brief in Opposition to Petition for Certiorari in Baltimore Teachers Union, American Federation of Teachers Local 340, AFL-CIO, et al. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, et al., 6 F.3d 1012 (4th Cir. 1993), cert. den., 114 S.Ct. 1127 (1994) (Authored consolidated brief in opposition of City and State).
-Brief Amicus Curiae of National Institute of Municipal Legal Officers (NIMLO) in support of Petition for Certiorari in Woodall v. City of El Paso, 959 F.2d 1305 (5th Cir. 1992), cert. den., 113 S.Ct. 304 (1992).
-Respondent's Brief in Opposition to Petition for Certiorari in Fields v. Durham, 909 F.2d 94 (4th Cir. 1990), reh. den., cert. den., 111 S.Ct. 786 (1991).
-Petition for Certiorari, Reply Memorandum and Supplemental Brief (in response to brief of the Solicitor General) in Kolkhorst v. Tilghman, 897 F.2d 1282 (4th Cir. 1990), cert. den., 112 S.Ct. 865 (1992).

Education

University of Baltimore
Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 1983

The Law Office of Burton H. Levin
Burton H. Levin

ISLN: 905494072

Admitted:
-Maryland, 1983 (inactive)
-U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 1987
-U.S. Supreme Court, 1990
-Colorado, 1996
-U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, 1999
-U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, 2003

Education:
-University of Baltimore, J.D., cum laude, 1983
-Colgate University, B.A., 1980

Associations & memberships:
-The Colorado Bar Association
-Continental Divide Bar Association

Biographical details:
Mr. Levin is a fourth-generation attorney. He graduated from law school with honors and was a member of the law review. He started his career in 1983 as law clerk to the Hon. Richard P. Gilbert, Chief Judge of the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland. Mr. Levin thereafter practiced in the private sector in Baltimore, Maryland, concentrating in the areas of commercial disputes and insurance defense cases involving product liability, medical malpractice and general liability.

In 1989, Mr. Levin joined the Baltimore City Office of Law, where he litigated numerous trials and appeals of complex civil cases, particularly in the areas of constitutional law and employment discrimination. He achieved a very successful record of winning published appellate decisions. He also served for a period of time as Chief Legal Advisor to Baltimore's 3,000-member Police Department.

In addition to practicing law, Mr. Levin was a member of the Adjunct Faculty of the University of Baltimore School of Law. He has given lectures to the Stanford University Center for Research in Disease Prevention and the International Municipal Lawyers Association on the constitutionality of government restrictions on tobacco and alcohol advertisements.

In 1998, Mr. Levin and his wife moved to Edwards, Colorado. Upon relocating, Mr. Levin was employed as the Town Attorney for the Town of Avon, Colorado. As Town Attorney for a vibrant and growing mountain-resort community, Mr. Levin represented Avon in a wide range of practice areas, including all aspects of the real estate development process, employment matters, contracts and liquor license review, and also served as the Town Prosecutor.

In 2002 Mr. Levin established his private practice in the Vail Valley, with an office in Edwards, Colorado. Since that time he has represented individuals and businesses in a variety of legal matters, concentrating on litigation.

Briefs in the U.S. Supreme Court:
-Respondents' Brief in Opposition to Petitions for Certiorari in Penn Advertising of Baltimore, Inc. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, supra, No. 95-685 and No. 96-1428.
-Respondents' Brief in Opposition to Petitions for Certiorari in Anheuser-Busch, Inc. v. Schmoke, supra, No. 95-806 and No. 96-1429.
-Respondents' Brief in Opposition to Petition for Certiorari in Wiley v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, 48 F.3d 773 (4th Cir. 1995), cert. den., 116 S.Ct. 89 (1995).
-Respondents' Brief in Opposition to Petition for Certiorari in Baltimore Teachers Union, American Federation of Teachers Local 340, AFL-CIO, et al. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, et al., 6 F.3d 1012 (4th Cir. 1993), cert. den., 114 S.Ct. 1127 (1994) (Authored consolidated brief in opposition of City and State).
-Brief Amicus Curiae of National Institute of Municipal Legal Officers (NIMLO) in support of Petition for Certiorari in Woodall v. City of El Paso, 959 F.2d 1305 (5th Cir. 1992), cert. den., 113 S.Ct. 304 (1992).
-Respondent's Brief in Opposition to Petition for Certiorari in Fields v. Durham, 909 F.2d 94 (4th Cir. 1990), reh. den., cert. den., 111 S.Ct. 786 (1991).
-Petition for Certiorari, Reply Memorandum and Supplemental Brief (in response to brief of the Solicitor General) in Kolkhorst v. Tilghman, 897 F.2d 1282 (4th Cir. 1990), cert. den., 112 S.Ct. 865 (1992).

Education

University of Baltimore Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 1983


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