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Attorney Paul F. Lewis

Paul spent nearly three decades practicing law with two terrific Seventeenth Street firms, Sherman & Howard, LLC and Moye White, LLP, before he decided it was time for the next great adventure and formed his current firm in 2012.

Paul is a 1984 graduate of Stanford Law School, a 1981 graduate of Weber State University, and a 1974 graduate of Manitou Springs High School.

Paul served in the United States Air Force as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician from 1975 to 1979, when he was honorably discharged. His tours of duty included Incirlik CDI, Turkey and Hill AFB, Utah.

AV Preeminent Rating Paul and his wife have five children and several totally adorable grandchildren that Paul will be happy to show you pictures of if you ask. Paul is a director of the El Paso County Bar Foundation and spent several years as a Big Brother volunteer.

Paul has a general business practice, emphasizing commercial litigation, intellectual property protection, employment, and transactional matters. Paul also serves as a mediator in complex commercial disputes.

Paul has the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell peer rating, AV® Preeminent™.

Paul’s view of the practice of law is best summarized in an aspiration written by his former law partner, Charles Luce: “A good lawyer will walk through fire to accomplish his client’s goals. He also has the sense not to carry a client into a burning house, even if that is where the client wants to go.”

Attorney Michael D. Kuhn

Michael Kuhn, a founding shareholder of Leventhal Lewis, is widely regarded as one of Colorado’s preeminent civil litigation attorneys. He works in the firm’s Colorado Springs and Denver offices. Among other fields, Michael practices employment law (with a particular focus on overtime compensation matters), complex corporate litigation, legal malpractice litigation, and probate litigation.

Michael Kuhn - Rising Star Sophisticated clients from across the country — both individuals and business entities — seek out Michael’s legal abilities. They do so for good reason: Over the last several years, Michael’s peers in the legal community have nominated Michael for more “Top Attorney” nominations than any other attorney in the region. He has been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for each of the past five years.

In the words of one prominent attorney in Denver, “Michael Kuhn is the best civil tactician I know. A chill would run down my spine if I saw him on the other side of a case.” Whether in meetings, in trial, in arbitration, or on appeal, Michael’s no-nonsense approach typically obtains excellent results for his clients. As another employment attorney describes, “If you’re looking for a hug, Michael isn’t your guy. If, however, you want to win, he’s your best choice.” Michael’s candor and integrity have caused him to be a trusted advisor and advocate.

From small disputes to bet-the-company litigation, and from jurisdictional arguments to constitutional challenges, Michael’s experience is as broad as it is successful. His work has resulted in numerous favorable outcomes as well as published opinions in state and federal courts.

Trained initially as an economist, Michael is an Order of St. Ives graduate of the University of Denver College of Law where he earned the highest grade in Civil Procedure, Advanced Civil Procedure, Employment Discrimination Law, Real Estate, Criminal Procedure, and Agency, Partnership, and the LLC. Before he helped establish Leventhal Lewis in 2013, Michael practiced in both the litigation and employment departments of Sherman & Howard LLC, one of the Mountain West’s leading firms. He welcomes the opportunity to be of service to clients and often accepts local counsel arrangements.

Michael serves as a trustee on the El Paso County Bar Foundation, an active member of the Ben S. Wendelken Inn of Court, and an attorney advisor with Colorado Springs Teen Court. 

Attorney Andrew E. Swan

Andrew Swan is a founding shareholder of Leventhal Lewis, an AV Preeminent®-rated civil litigation firm (Martindale-Hubbell’s highest possible rating for professional ability and ethical standards). Andrew litigates high-stakes cases throughout the United States. He has represented internationally prominent individuals and a number of high-profile companies. Andrew practices employment law, general civil and commercial litigation, class and collective actions, and crisis management.

Repeatedly voted by his peers as a “Top Attorney” in multiple practice areas, Andrew has been awarded Avvo’s top rating of Superb. Now selected as a “Super Lawyer,” Andrew was a Super Lawyers® “Rising Star” litigator for four years. An experienced litigator described Andrew as “one of the best attorneys in the country,” and a federal judge praised his “excellent legal and litigation abilities.” Because of those abilities, Andrew has represented lawyers, judges, and political figures in a variety of matters.

AVVO 10.0 Superb Badge - Attorney Andrew Swan Andrew zealously pursues successful resolution of his clients’ legal issues in adversarial proceedings. He has served as lead counsel in numerous multi-million dollar actions and has won trials in state, federal, and administrative courts. In his successful appellate practice, Andrew has set precedent in a variety of fields, including, among others, subject matter jurisdiction and whistleblower protection. Another attorney said that “Andrew is an extraordinarily effective advocate because he knows how to distill complex legal issues to their core.”

Noted by his clients and other attorneys for his creativity, attention to detail, and absolute dedication, Andrew brings this same focus to mediations and settlement conferences and has reached remarkable outcomes for his clients without having to go through trial (including several seven-figure settlements).

AV Martindale-Hubbell badgeAndrew assists in developing proactive approaches to minimize risk and liability, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and respond to the fallout, both legal and public relational, of operational complications. He works directly with diverse stakeholders not just to understand, but to hone and clarify, his clients’ objectives.

Andrew studied law at the University of Denver, George Washington University, and Georgetown University. He was a teaching and research assistant in constitutional law and legal research and writing courses. After law school and post-graduate legal study, Andrew served a judicial clerkship in Washington.

He has written in a wide range of fields, including environmental law, oral advocacy, and bioethics. Andrew consults nationally on litigation strategy and has taught public speaking at the United States Air Force Academy, the University of Colorado at Boulder, the University of California Los Angeles, and Stanford University. Outside of the office and the courtroom, Andrew enjoys travel, opera, and spending time with his family.

Attorney Rabea Taylor

Ms. Taylor combines a background in business with a wide range of legal and personal experience to provide her clients with a uniquely practical perspective. Ms. Taylor left the corporate world and now practices primarily in the areas of estate and gift planning, probate, guardianship, asset protection, and estate administration. Ms. Taylor provides a holistic approach to estate planning by not only focusing on protecting her clients’ financial wealth but also help preserve their legacy, such as life stories and heirlooms. She is honored to have assisted hundreds of clients in their legacy planning.

Ms. Taylor earned her first law degree from the University of Tübingen in Germany and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

Outside the office, Ms. Taylor enjoys a wide variety of activities, including yoga, hiking, skiing, walking her dog, Cade, and motorcycling. She  earned the Bronze Presidential Volunteer Service Award in 2010 for her work at the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

Ms. Taylor is committed to promoting the highest standards of excellence in the profession. Ms. Taylor is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation.* Ms. Taylor is a member of the Colorado and El Paso County Bar Associations. She serves on the Board of Governors and on the Board for Continued Legal Education for the Colorado Bar Association. She also served as the chairperson of the El Paso County Probate Section from 2018 to 2019. She is admitted to practice law in Colorado state courts and to represent clients before the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Attorney Zoey Tanner

Zoey Tanner is an associate attorney at Leventhal Lewis. Prior to joining the firm, Zoey worked for the Colorado Office of the State Public Defender for nearly eight years. She is an experienced litigator who is passionate about ensuring her clients are informed, supported, and understood. Among other things, Zoey handles conservatorships, guardianships, and probate proceedings.

Zoey graduated with distinction from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology before joining the Office of the Public Defender as an investigator. She received the Chancellor’s Scholarship to attend the University of Denver Sturm College of Law where she graduated at the top of her class as a member of the Order of Saint Ives. After law school, Zoey returned to the Office of the Public Defender as an attorney before beginning her career in private practice with Leventhal Lewis. Zoey remains dedicated to helping her clients navigate the complexities of legal matters in times of need.

Zoey is a Colorado native. When she is not working, she enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling. She raises bees for honey with her dad in the mountains of Northern Colorado.

Attorney Kevin M. Bemis

Kevin Bemis provides legal counsel to clients in a wide range of business, estate planning, and employment matters. He has a diverse background in commercial and employment law, both in-house and with a leading litigation firm. Prior to joining Leventhal Lewis in the firm’s Denver office, he was General Counsel and Director of Operations for an established Colorado construction firm where he gained extensive experience with contract drafting and negotiations, regulatory compliance, independent contractor and operations management, and employee policy development. Kevin also worked for over eight years with a large litigation firm in Denver. At that firm, Kevin practiced complex civil, securities, and employment litigation throughout the United States.

Kevin is known by his peers as a creative advocate who supports his legal advice with practical business acumen. Clients, from individuals to growing businesses, find him to be approachable and always willing to help them understand complex legal issues and their rights. He was selected as a “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers and was twice selected as a Super Lawyers® “Rising Star.”

Kevin enjoys helping clients in commercial transaction matters, including contract drafting and negotiations, entity formation and corporate governance, estate planning and business succession planning, leasing, employee policies and standard contract forms, employment discrimination, joint ventures, fraud, independent contractor relationships, and construction disputes. In addition to working as outside general counsel in the construction industry, Kevin serves clients in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, securities, legal cannabis, property management and leasing, consumer retail, oil/gas, licensing, consumer and legal services, and auto sales.

A Colorado native, Kevin divides his time between Denver and Summit County so that he can enjoy the outdoors with his family as often as possible. Kevin is an avid skier, cyclist, and yoga student. Kevin is currently accepting clients in the Denver metro area, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Summit and Eagle Counties (Frisco, Silverthorne, Breckenridge, Dillon, and Vail), and nearby Colorado areas. Kevin, who has lived throughout Europe, is fluent in French and is pleased to serve French-speaking clients.

Attorney Jennifer Kuhn

Jennifer Kuhn is of counsel at Leventhal Lewis. She is an experienced attorney who focuses her practice on estate planning, including drafting wills, trusts, and advanced directives. Ms. Kuhn is well versed in providing strategic estate planning advice, empowering her clients to accomplish their goals. Ms. Kuhn assists with matters ranging from simple wills to complex multi-million dollar trusts.

Ms. Kuhn graduated from the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver and the Sturm College of Law, also at the University of Denver.

In law school, Ms. Kuhn clerked for Colorado Supreme Court Justice William W. Hood III who, at the time, was a Denver District Court Judge. After graduating from law school, Ms. Kuhn went into solo practice and thereafter joined Leventhal Lewis in 2014 at of counsel.