Best Lawyers logo
  • Lawyers
  • Methodology
  • NEW! Ones to Watch
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In
  • Lawyers
    • Advanced Search
    • COVID-19 Assistance
    • Featured Ones to Watch
    • Lawyer of the Year
    • Highlighted Lawyers
    • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Methodology
    • Overview
    • Ones to Watch
    • Editorial Timelines
    • Practice Areas
    • Publicizing Guidelines
    • FAQ
  • Publications
    • Employment Law
    • Pennsylvania
    • New England
    • Connecticut
    • Injury & Malpractice
    • Georgia
    • Colorado
    • Real Estate
    • Family Law
    • Canada
    • New York Area
    • Southern California
    • South Florida
    • Northern California
    • Tampa
    • Global
    • Midwest
    • Washington, D.C.
    • Litigation
    • Australia
    • Texas
  • Legal Insights
    • Featured Articles
    • In the News
    • Advisory Board
    • Meet the Board
    • Press & Events
  • About
    • Global Presence
    • Company History
    • Leadership
  • Ones to Watch
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In Log In
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In

Lawyer Profile

Image of Michael J. Carrigan

Michael J. Carrigan

Holland & Hart LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2014
  • Recognized in:
    Commercial Litigation
    Insurance Law
  • Law School:
    University of Colorado at Boulder
  • Lawyer Page:
    http://www.hollandhart.com/mca...
  • Website:
    https://www.hollandhart.com
  • Phone Number:
    303-295-8314
  • E-mail:
    mcarrigan@hollandhart.com
  • Languages:
  • Location:
    555 Seventeenth Street, Suite 3200
    Denver, CO 80202-3979

Michael represents companies and individuals in complex business disputes involving government investigations, privacy, and cybersecurity.

An experienced member of the firm's government investigations group, Michael focuses on both federal and state investigations, including by the Colorado Attorney General. A former Denver Senior Deputy District Attorney, Michael has tried over one hundred cases to judge and jury and has litigated civil and criminal cases in various federal and state courts, including the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court, the US District Court for the District of Colorado, and the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Michael also advises clients regarding data breaches, privacy notifications, law enforcement investigations, and ransomware. Michael also has a national reputation as litigation and compliance counsel for numerous national and international internet retailers, including with regard to consumer protection issues.

As part of his dedication to community service, Michael served twelve years as a publicly-elected member of the University of Colorado Board of Regents. In 2012 and 2013, his colleagues elected him chair of the Board of Regents, which oversees the $3.8 billion University of Colorado, the third largest employer in the state of Colorado. Michael has been interviewed on higher education issues by CNN, Fox News, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and other media outlets. In September 2014, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock appointed Michael to the city's Crime Prevention and Control Commission.

Michael clerked for the Honorable Clarence A. Brimmer, United States District Judge for the District of Wyoming.

Continue Reading
  • Lawyer Bio
  • Client Comments
  • Lawyer Practice Areas
  • Firm Details
  • News & Media

Lawyer Bio

Michael represents companies and individuals in complex business disputes involving government investigations, privacy, and cybersecurity.

An experienced member of the firm's government investigations group, Michael focuses on both federal and state investigations, including by the Colorado Attorney General. A former Denver Senior Deputy District Attorney, Michael has tried over one hundred cases to judge and jury and has litigated civil and criminal cases in various federal and state courts, including the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court, the US District Court for the District of Colorado, and the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Michael also advises clients regarding data breaches, privacy notifications, law enforcement investigations, and ransomware. Michael also has a national reputation as litigation and compliance counsel for numerous national and international internet retailers, including with regard to consumer protection issues.

As part of his dedication to community service, Michael served twelve years as a publicly-elected member of the University of Colorado Board of Regents. In 2012 and 2013, his colleagues elected him chair of the Board of Regents, which oversees the $3.8 billion University of Colorado, the third largest employer in the state of Colorado. Michael has been interviewed on higher education issues by CNN, Fox News, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and other media outlets. In September 2014, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock appointed Michael to the city's Crime Prevention and Control Commission.

Michael clerked for the Honorable Clarence A. Brimmer, United States District Judge for the District of Wyoming.

Read more on firm website
  • Education
  • Bar Admissions
  • Affiliations
  • Award List

Education:

  • University of Colorado at Boulder , J.D., graduated 1994
  • University of Notre Dame, B.A., graduated 1990

Bar Admissions:

Affiliations:

  • -

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Law
 

Awards:

 

Lawyer Client Comments

-

Lawyer Practice Areas

Key: Awarded in Best Lawyers Not Currently Awarded for this Area in Best Lawyers

Firm Details

Image for Holland & Hart LLP View Firm Profile
Holland & Hart LLP
https://www.hollandhart.com
 
Headquarters
555 Seventeenth Street, Suite 3200
Denver, CO 80202-3979
303-295-8000
16 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Alaska

Alaska

Anchorage, AK

1029 West Third Avenue, Suite 550

Anchorage, AK 99501

United States

907-865-2600

Get Directions

Colorado

Colorado

Aspen, CO

600 East Main Street, Suite 104

Aspen, CO 81611

United States

970-925-3476

Get Directions

Boulder, CO

1800 Broadway, Suite 300

Boulder, CO 80302

United States

303-473-2700

Get Directions

Colorado Springs, CO

90 South Cascade Avenue, Suite 1000

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

United States

719-475-7730

Get Directions

Greenwood Village, CO

6380 South Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 500

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

United States

303-290-1600

Get Directions

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

Washington, DC

901 K Street, NW, Suite 850

Washington, DC 20001

United States

202-393-6500

Get Directions

Idaho

Idaho

Boise, ID

800 West Main Street, Suite 1750

Boise, ID 83702

United States

208-342-5000

Get Directions

Montana

Montana

Billings, MT

401 North Thirty-First Street, Suite 1500

Billings, MT 59101

United States

406-252-2166

Get Directions

Nevada

Nevada

Carson City, NV

377 South Nevada Street

Carson City, NV 89703

United States

775-684-6000

Get Directions

Las Vegas, NV

9555 Hillwood Drive, Second Floor

Las Vegas, NV 89134

United States

702-669-4600

Get Directions

Reno, NV

5441 Kietzke Lane, Suite 200

Reno, NV 89511

United States

775-327-3000

Get Directions

New Mexico

New Mexico

Santa Fe, NM

110 North Guadalupe Street, Suite One

Santa Fe, NM 87501

United States

505-988-4421

Get Directions

Utah

Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

222 South Main Street, Suite 2200

Salt Lake City, UT 84101

United States

801-799-5800

Get Directions

Wyoming

Wyoming

Cheyenne, WY

2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 450

Cheyenne, WY 82001

United States

307-778-4200

Get Directions

Jackson, WY

645 South Cache Street, Suite 100

P.O. Box 68

Jackson, WY 83001

United States

307-739-9741

Get Directions

News & Media

Featured Publications

Cover for our publication
 
Add Comment
In making your comments, please do not refer to a pending legal matter.
(*) Required Fields
There was an error during saving, please try again.
If you continue to get this message, please contact us at info@bestlawyers.com or 803.648.0300 for assistance.
Please complete the captcha then submit.
Your comment was saved successfully!
Thank you for your feedback.
  • Find a Lawyer
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Legal Insights
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletter
Lawyers 
  • Advanced Search
  • COVID-19 Assistance
  • Featured Ones to Watch
  • Lawyer of the Year
  • Highlighted Lawyers
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Find a Lawyer
Methodology
  • Overview
  • Ones to Watch
  • Editorial Timelines
  • Practice Areas
  • Publicizing Guidelines
  • FAQ
Publications
  • Business Editions
  • Regional Editions
  • Partnerships
  • Become a Contributor
Legal Insights
  • Featured Articles
  • In the News
  • Advisory Board
  • Meet the Board
  • Press & Events
  • Best Law Firms
About
  • Global Presence
  • Company History
  • Leadership
  • Founders
  • Press Releases
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
My Account
  • Log In
  • Store
  • Marketing Guidance
Best Lawyers Best Lawyers logo +1-803-648-0300
801 Broad Street, Suite 950 Augusta, GA 30901
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Lawyer Directory
  • Best Law Firms

© 2010-2022 Best Lawyers — All Rights Reserved.