Kayla Dreyer is recognized in the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers We are proud to announce that Jones & Keller shareholder Kayla Dreyer has been named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers, a national guide recognizing the lawyers employers turn to when the stakes are highest. The Lawdragon 500 Leading… Read more »
Ryan Searson has joined the Jones & Keller as an Associate. Jones & Keller, P.C. is pleased to announce that Ryan Searson has joined the firm’s Denver office, focusing his practice on complex commercial litigation and securities matters — representing clients in commercial disputes and advising securities and financial professionals through regulatory inquiries and investigations…. Read more »
Jones & Keller, P.C. attorney Nicole Westbrook is leading the defamation case for Pastor Steve Smothermon, the longtime leader of Legacy Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Smothermon filed a defamation lawsuit against Keith Hodge, Kevin Hodge, and Hodgetwins, LLC, the internet personalities known collectively as the “Hodgetwins,” whose Facebook page reaches more than 6.3 million… Read more »
Jones & Keller, P.C. attorney Nicole Westbrook took part in a milestone moment for one of her earliest mentors: the June 26th unveiling of a formal portrait honoring Chief U.S. District Judge Alia Moses. Marking a Judicial Legacy The ceremony, held at the San Antonio federal courthouse that serves as the headquarters for the Western District of… Read more »
Your reputation is one of your most valuable assets as a medical professional. Years of education, specialized training, and patient trust can be severely damaged when false statements spread throughout your workplace. Workplace defamation often reaches far beyond an uncomfortable interaction with a colleague. It can jeopardize hospital privileges, licensing opportunities, referrals, leadership positions, research… Read more »
Jones & Keller, PC is proud to recognize the attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2027 Best Lawyers® and Ones To Watch in America™ list for their excellence in law and litigation. Jones & Keller, P.C. is proud to announce that 16 of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of… Read more »
A rumor posted online, a false complaint made to a licensing board, or an inaccurate news report can quickly damage a hard-earned personal or professional reputation. For high-achieving professionals, reputational harm often translates into lost business opportunities, damaged professional relationships, and lasting financial consequences. If you believe someone has made false statements about you, one… Read more »
Defamation happens when someone makes a false statement of fact, communicates it to someone else, and damages your reputation in the process. Professionals often face false accusations, such as unfounded malpractice or fraud allegations, that can threaten careers, business relationships, professional licenses, and livelihoods. Determining whether these claims are actionable requires understanding Colorado’s defamation laws…. Read more »
A physician’s reputation carries significant professional and financial value. Patient volume, referral relationships, hospital privileges, board certifications, and partnership equity all rest on colleagues’ and patients’ trust in your competence. When a false statement damages that trust, the harm is not abstract. It can show up in canceled referrals, stalled credentialing, and lost income. Colorado… Read more »
Not all false statements are treated equally in Colorado courts, and this distinction can determine the outcome of a case before it reaches a jury. Some accusations are so inherently damaging that harm is presumed, while others require plaintiffs to provide evidence of specific losses. Understanding the difference between defamation per se vs per quod… Read more »