Spencer Kontnik
About Spencer Kontnik
Spencer Kontnik is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Spencer Kontnik is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Denver, Colorado
- Civil Rights Law
- Labor and Employment Law - Employee
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Kontnik Cohen LLC
Education: University of Denver, J.D.
Location: Denver, CO
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