Beth Michaels is a seasoned appellate practitioner and commercial litigator. With a sharp focus on appeals, Beth excels at navigating the complexities of appellate procedures, presenting compelling arguments, and making strategic decisions that drive outcomes.
In her appellate practice, Beth leverages her deep understanding of commercial litigation to assess and address issues from every angle, blending detailed knowledge of trial-level issues with a high-level appellate perspective. Her comprehensive approach enables her to craft arguments that are both legally sound and aligned with the practical and business considerations often central to commercial disputes. Beth’s prior experience as an appellate clerk offers invaluable perspective on how judges analyze legal issues, while her ongoing work as an appellate practitioner has honed her ability to guide clients through complex appellate challenges.
In addition to her appellate practice, Beth maintains a robust commercial litigation practice, utilizing her appellate skills to enhance her effectiveness in high-stakes disputes and providing clients with the comprehensive legal counsel they need to achieve their business objectives.
Beth is deeply committed to pro bono work, frequently representing parties or amici curiae in high profile cases with broad reaching impacts. She also sits on the Colorado Lawyers Committee Young Lawyers Division Board and serves on the Strategic Planning Team.
Outside of her legal practice, Beth enjoys baking, yoga, and hiking in the Colorado mountains.
Representative Experience
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- Represented a group of voters before the Colorado Supreme Court in a pivotal case protecting voters’ rights to a fair and open electoral redistricting process under Colorado law.
- Filed an amicus curiae brief before the Colorado Supreme Court in a precedent-setting case clarifying the accrual of claims for statute of limitations purposes.
- Represented a business owner before the Colorado Court of Appeals in a complex appeal involving unique questions related to stock transfer and ownership.
- Represented a homeowner before the Colorado Court of Appeals in a case challenging an unlawful taking by a homeowners’ association.
- Defended on appeal a verdict awarding damages to a small business for environmental injury to its real property.
- Challenged on appeal post-trial orders awarding attorney fees and costs.
- Litigated high-stakes multi-party contract disputes on behalf of a major energy company, navigating complex commercial and regulatory considerations.
- Represented a business owner in a contentious intra-owner dispute over ownership, control, and dissolution of a closely held entity.
- Represented a franchisor in state and federal courts in a dispute with a franchisee over intellectual property and business practices.
Professional & Civic Engagement
- Colorado Lawyers Committee Young Lawyers Division, Board Member - Strategic Planning Team
- Colorado Bar Association Appellate Subsection, Member
- Colorado Women’s Bar Association, Member
- Colorado Women’s Bar Association Foundation, Circle of Minerva Member
- Faculty of Federal Advocates, Member
Honors & Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America, "Ones to Watch," Appellate Practice, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2025
- Recognized in Colorado Rising Stars (Thomson Reuters), 2022-present
