Philosophy:
Maria Zalessky was born in Ukraine and has lived in Colorado since 1996. She graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Maria’s practice focuses on civil litigation defense. Maria believes that great attorneys are half researchers who leave no stone in a case unturned and half communicators who effectively articulate their clients’ points of view to diverse audiences.
Practice Areas:
Torts and General Casualty
Dram Shop Actions
Nursing Home and Care Facility Defense
Non-Profit Defense
Law School:
University of Denver
Year degree obtained: 2018
Undergraduate University and Degree:
University of Northern Colorado, B.A. English with Writing Minor
Year degree obtained: 2014
Honors: Summa cum laude, English Department Honors
Honors/Awards:
2014 Winner of the University of Northern Colorado Student Literary Awards
Rosenberry Prize
First Place Poetry
First Place Creative Nonfiction
First Place Fiction
Notable Reported Cases/Career Highlights:
Law Clerk to the Honorable Cynthia D. Mares, 18th Judicial District, District Court of Colorado
Publications/Presentations:
Author, “Gathering the Heap,” published in The Docket, December 2017.
Professional Organizations:
Colorado Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
Colorado Defense Lawyer’s Association
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