For over thirty years, Mr. Miklave has represented employers and management in all areas of employment, civil rights, and traditional labor law, including issues arising under federal and state anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation statutes; non-compete agreements and other post-employment restrictions; wage and hour investigations and
litigation; multi-employer
pension plan withdrawal liability and administration; collective - bargaining negotiations, administration and enforcement proceedings; corporate restructurings, reorganizations and plant closings; and employment
practices and policies.
Chris provides business and corporate advice, including advice related to sales and acquisitions, commercial leasing, contracts, real estate conveyance and financing; broad commercial
litigation representation including contracts and other business disputes, commercial and residential construction defect claims, religious entity law, advice regarding employment disputes and compliance, including ADA, ADEA, Title VII, Colorado Wage Act, FLSA compliance, and administrative proceedings before EEOC and DORA - Colorado Civil Rights Division; representation in administrative proceedings, C.R.C.P. 106 (a)(4) appeals and interlocutory appeals regarding governmental immunity, defense and pursuit of 42 USC § 1983 actions in federal and state court; representation of public
pension funds in
litigation and administrative matters; and appellate
practice before the Colorado Court of Appeals, Colorado Supreme Court, and the 10th Circuit.