Cline Williams is privileged to have 23 lawyers named to Best Lawyers in America® in 2022. Best Lawyers in America are chosen through an extensive peer driven evaluation. Lawyers are recognized for their professional excellence in their area of practice. The newest award initiative, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, listed 6 of our attorneys. Lawyers who are early in their careers are recognized for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
Cline Williams is also proud to announce that four firm attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America® 2023 as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice. They received this distinction based upon peer ratings. Only a single lawyer in each practice area in each community annually is honored as a “Lawyer of the Year."

A new Colorado law takes effect on August 10, 2022, that significantly limits the enforceability of non-compete agreements made with employees working or living in Colorado. HB 22-1317 amends Colorado’s current statute addressing non-compete agreements. While the law is not retroactive, it significantly narrows the exceptions previously permitted under Colorado law for covenants not to compete. The new law also imposes strict notice requirements and introduces new penalties for employers who attempt to enter into, present an employee with, or attempt to enforce a void non-compete agreement.

Cline Williams is honored to announce its rankings in the Chambers and Partners 2022 USA Guide. The publication recognized 10 attorneys and 2 of the firm's practice groups. Our Litigation: General Commercial practice group is ranked in the top-tier Band 1 and our attorneys are recognized across seven practice areas.