Practice Chair

David B. Meschke

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Background

Experienced commercial litigator who focuses on high-stakes, complex matters and also has expertise with state ballot initiatives and title board work. Known for his strong writing, analytical and research skills. Committed to his community through meaningful pro bono contributions.

David Meschke helps clients avert crisis through his complex commercial litigation practice. He leads high-stakes commercial matters and is known for his exceptional writing, analytical and research skills. David has defended clients in cases involving real estate and land use disputes, breach of contract, securities law, antitrust, class actions and special district litigation. He has tried multiple cases in Colorado and New Mexico, argued before both the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and the Colorado Court of Appeals, and is a co-chair of the firm’s appellate practice. He also draws from his experience working as a law clerk/judicial assistant to Colorado Supreme Court Justice Brian D. Boatright.

David also assists clients with statewide and local citizen-initiated ballot measures, advocating before the State Title Board and leading Brownstein’s Colorado Ballot Initiative Tracker, a comprehensive guide to proposed measures at the state level.  Through this work, David finds clients creative solutions to address their litigation and policy needs.

Deeply committed to pro bono service, David has advanced issues related to education, civil rights and immigration. He has represented children in protection order cases, refugees seeking permanent residency and religious organizations challenging discriminatory restrictions.

David’s leadership extends beyond his legal work. He serves on the Executive Committee of the Colorado Lawyers Committee and co-chairs its Education Task Force. He also co-chairs the board of directors for New Legacy Charter School, which supports teen parents and their children. David further gives back by teaching intersession trial advocacy at the University of Colorado law school.

Practices:

Representative Matters

  • In a two week trial, successfully defended a major brokerage and investment bank against securities fraud claims asserted by purchasers of millions of dollars of municipal bonds. The plaintiffs alleged under the Colorado Securities Act that defendants made material misrepresentations and omissions in connection with the sale of the bonds, and that our client could not show that it exercised appropriate due diligence according to the standard of care. The judge rejected the plaintiffs’ claims and concluded that our client satisfied the standard of care for a municipal underwriter of securities and that the alleged misrepresentation most strongly contested at trial was not material.

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Credentials

Education

  • J.D., 2014, University of Colorado Law School, Order of the Coif
  • B.A., 2009, Middlebury College, magna cum laude

Admissions

  • Colorado
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit

Memberships

American Bar Association

Colorado Bar Association

Denver Bar Association

Community Involvement

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Vice Chairman and Board of Directors, New Legacy Charter School

Executive Committee and Education Taskforce Co-Chair, Colorado Lawyers Committee

Colorado High School Mock Trial Coach (2014-2015)

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Project (2013-2014)

Recognition

AWARDS

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, 2023-2026

Colorado Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2023-2025

Jeffrey S. Rugg Pro Bono Team Award

Associate Editor, University of Colorado Law Review

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