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chris@richardscarrington.com After serving as a state prosecutor, Chris transitioned into private practice, where he handles civil and commercial litigation, business disputes, agricultural issues, and legal malpractice claims. He has tried more than 50 cases to verdict and has litigated cases across the country. He is licensed to practice in Colorado’s state and federal courts, as well as in New York state court, and has argued before the Colorado Supreme Court and the Colorado Court of Appeals.
In 2024, the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado appointed Chris to the federal court’s Committee on Conduct. Additionally, Chris is on the board of the Colorado Lawyers Committee, is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, and has repeatedly earned selection to Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America.
Successes
- McCormick v. HRM Res., LLC, 1:24-CV-00823-CNS-CYC, 2025 WL 90148 (D. Colo. Jan. 14, 2025). Successfully represented landowners against a motion to dismiss in fraudulent transfer action seeking to hold oil and gas company liable for cleaning up abandoned oil wells.
- Represented outdoor advertising company Street Media Group in Denver District Court against the Colorado Department of Transportation, resulting in a ruling in client’s favor on an equal protection “class of one” theory. Read more about it here: https://richardscarrington.com/richards-carrington-partner-chris-carrington-secures-legal-victory-for-billboard-company-in-case-against-the-colorado-department-of-transportation/
- Represented ORP Surgical, LLC through trial in the United States District Court, District of Colorado, against Stryker Corporation for contract violations, including the solicitation and diversion of client’s sales representatives, resulting in an award of more than $5.8 million in damages and sanctions against both the Stryker Corporation and its lawyers for their litigation misconduct. Read more about it in the following key federal court decisions:
- ORP Surgical, LLC v. Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 2024 WL 3252052 (D. Colo. 2024) (federal court order sanctioning opposing counsel more than $274,000 for litigation misconduct);
- ORP Surgical, LLC v. Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 92 F.4th 896 (10th Cir. 2024);
- ORP Surgical, LLC v. Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 647 F.Supp.3d 1068 (D. Colo. 2022) (ruling on attorneys’ fees and requests for sanctions);
- ORP Surgical, LLC Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 2022 WL 4298189 (D. Colo 2022) (factual findings and conclusions of law).
- Brad Smith v. Harold Gorden (In re Gorden), 1:22-AP-01162 (Lead Case: 22-10550-EEB) (Bankr. Colo. June 15, 2023). Represented a family trust through trial in Colorado bankruptcy court (adversary proceeding) against the family’s trustee for the theft and misappropriation of trust assets, resulting in a judgment awarding clients $3.69 million in damages and attorney fees.
- Dep’t of Nat. Res. v. 5 Star Feedlot, Inc., 486 P.3d 250 (Colo. 2021). Represented cattle feedlot through trial and appeal in a governmental enforcement action for unlawful wildlife takings filed by Colorado Attorney General, resulting in a complete defense verdict and entry of judgment for client following the successful appeal to the Colorado Supreme Court.
- State of Colorado v. Castle Law Group, LLC, 457 P.3d 699 (Colo. App. 2019). Represented prominent Colorado law firm in appeal by Colorado Attorney General of trial verdict in favor of law firm on all but one count, resulting in affirmance of verdicts in law firm’s favor, reversal of single count against law firm, and entry of judgment in favor of law firm.
- State of Colorado v. Robert J. Hopp & Associates, et al., 422 P.3d 617 (Colo. App. 2018). Represented two law firms and a title company as lead trial counsel in defense of governmental enforcement action filed by Colorado Attorney General, resulting in denial of government’s request for award of more than $3.7 million in restitution.
- BSLNI, Inc. v. Russ T. Diamonds, Inc., 293 P.3d 598 (Colo. App. 2012). Represented demolition company as lead trial counsel in pursuit of negligence claims against subcontractor that caused more than $1 million in damages, resulting in verdict in favor of client.
