June 15, 2018 – The Mid-Market Report quotes Sherman & Howard trial attorney, Peter G. Koclanes, in the article “Call Me: Many Components to Building a Local Counsel Book of Business, Lawyers Say.” Law firms across the country intermittently find themselves handing matters in jurisdictions where they lack “boots on the ground” and reach out to other lawyers to help with representation. This can be a vital way for a lawyer to build their own practice.

“When meaningful litigation arises in our courts here…when lawyers from these coastal firms need local counsel, they call me,” said Mr. Koclanes. “For both me and the firm, it’s an important part of our practice.”

Starting his legal career on the East Coast helped Mr. Koclanes build a strong network of lawyers that still reach out to him when they are in need of local representation. Building a relationship with national counsel is only a piece of the puzzle. Having a strong practice also means having “outstanding credentials, a good reputation, cooperation, and an all in 24-7 commitment to the case,” Mr. Koclanes said.

Throughout his practice, Mr. Koclanes has represented both private and public companies in complex business disputes and has served as local counsel representing companies all over the nation in securities and consumer class actions as well as in other commercial litigation matters. He has developed a notable track record of successful representations in a variety of business cases and is known for putting the client’s best interest at the forefront.  Across the United States, Mr. Koclanes is the person to call when an attorney is seeking local counsel in Colorado.

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