Brett C. Painter
About Brett C. Painter
Brett C. Painter is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Brett C. Painter is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Denver, Colorado
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Davis Graham LLP
Education: University of Denver, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Denver, CO
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