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Rita L. Booker 
Englewood, Colorado
Shareholder, since 2001
phone 720-875-9727 (Direct)
fax 720-875-9141
email Email Me

Ms. Booker joined HKJP as an associate in 1997, and advanced to a shareholder position in 2001.  While her main office is in Englewood, she makes herself available to Colorado Springs clients who prefer to meet at the S. Tejon Street office.  Mr. Booker’s practice area are employment law and civil litigation.  She has represented employers in various employment disputes, ranging from arbitrations, state and federal agency matters, wage disputes, and Title VII based discrimination claims in both state and federal court.  Ms. Booker has drafted and developed several employee handbooks and guidelines, and has also assisted employers in investigating and mediating employee conflicts and disputes. 

 

Ms. Booker’s civil litigation practice over the past 15 years has included the successful defense of one of the world’s largest retailers in various tort-based liability claims, including premises liability, asset protection, and retail security.  Ms. Booker has tried more than 70 civil jury trials in her 20+ years of practice, and is frequently asked to step in and try cases on short notice. 

 

Areas of Practice:
Employment Law (defense of employers)
Civil Litigation
Certification/Specialties:
BV-Rated, Martindale-Hubbell


BV Rated Distinguished In Legal Ability and Ethical Standards


Bar Admissions:
Colorado, 1990
U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1991
Education:
University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado, 1990
J.D.


Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, 1986
B.A.


Classes/Seminars Taught:
Instructor, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 1999


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Colorado Bar Association


Denver Bar Association


Sam Cary Bar Association, President, 2011
Secretary, 1992


Colorado Women's Bar Association


Colorado Defense Lawyers Bar Association


Volunteer Work
Colorado Youth at Risk, mentor, 2008-2011


Past Employment Positions:
Anderson, Campbell & Laugesen, P.C., Associate, 1992 - 1997


Holland & Hart, Associate Attorney, 1990 - 1992


Fraternities/Sororities:
Delta Theta Phi
Birth Information:
Tacoma, Washington, United States of America

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Denver-Englewood Office

10333 E. Dry Creek Road
Suite 300
Englewood, CO 80112
Phone: 720-875-9140
Fax: 720-875-9141

Colorado Springs Office

111 South Tejon Street
Suite 307
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-635-4588
Fax: 719-635-7605