David A. Lane
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008 About David A. Lane
David A. Lane is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. David A. Lane is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Denver, Colorado
- Civil Rights Law
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Employment Law - Individuals
- First Amendment Law
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Killmer Lane LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1980
Location: Denver, CO
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