Erica Payne
Senior Counsel
Background
Erica Payne focuses her practice on complex civil litigation and appeals. She has significant experience in a variety of fields including insurance bad faith, breach of contract, business disputes, and property damage.
Erica’s work has led her to represent a wide array of clients including individuals, companies, homeowners, business owners, owners’ associations, commercial building owners, and nonprofits. She relies on her background in the natural sciences and her experience with expert witnesses when it comes to complex matters. Erica has tried cases in federal and state courts. She has also briefed multiple issues for the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court and has argued before the Colorado Court of Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Education
- B.A., Boston University
- J.D., University of Colorado – Boulder School of Law
Court Admissions
- Colorado
- Oregon
- United States District Court, District of Colorado
- Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Affiliations
- Colorado Defense Lawyer’s Association
Other team Members

Aaron Bakken
Founding Partner

Josh Smith
Founding Partner

Jack Hardwick
Senior Associate

Steven Phillips
Special Counsel

Brickelle Bro
Associate Attorney
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