Jeffrey Pond

Recommendations and Praise

"I have known Mr. Pond for approximately 17 years...  Simply stated, Mr. Pond is one of the finest attorneys whom I have met.  He is exceptionally intelligent, works very hard, and is always well prepared.  He also has an excellent ability to cut through the extraneous noise to see the principal issues at hand and to determine how best to resolve those issues.  In addition, Mr. Pond always demonstrates the highest levels of integrity and professionalism...  his judgment is excellent."   Richard L. Gabriel of Holme Roberts & Owen LLP

"Jeff is one of Colorado's outstanding lawyers, with a reputation for ability and integrity of the very highest...  I have spent 30 years of my professional career as a trial lawyer and 15 years as a professional neutral.  During much of that time I have observed Jeff Pond in his roles as counselor to clients, trial lawyer and mediator/arbitrator.  I can say unequivocally that he has the temperament, skills, intellect and reputation to be one of the outstanding members of [CoMA's] panel of mediators and arbitrators."
Frederic K. Conover of Moye White

"I have known Jeff for over 30 years since I first came to Holland & Hart in 1976.  Jeff was a partner at the firm and I worked with him on a number of commercial litigation matters...  In all my dealing with Jeff, he has been a true professional, a brilliant lawyer, and one who quickly grasps what is important and significant in a case.  I believe that the qualities that make Jeff an outstanding trial lawyer would benefit those who would seek his services in the mediation and arbitration context.  He understands the law and the procedural side of a case, but he also has a keen insight into what is driving the parties in a conflict situation.  He is able to "cut to the chase" and be decisive when necessary, yet able to listen to the parties and understand what is motivating them on a business and personal level."
Peter C. Houtsma of Holland & Hart LLP

"I am happy to recommend Jeff Pond...  I have literally known Jeff all of our professional lives... I had many occasions to work with, against and along side of Jeff.  I can attest from observation that he is a talented and accomplished litigator and trial lawyer...   I am certain he would bring that experience well to bear on the roles of arbitrator and mediator.  His substantial litigation and trial experience would serve him particularly well as a mediator, since he knows from long experience the often unpredictable course and expense of litigation, and how judges and juries respond to positions and arguments, also in unpredictable ways.  He has a force of character and presence that, along with this substantial experience, will lend credibility and force to how he interacts as a mediator and how he would run an arbitration."
Lawrence W. Treece of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

"I have known Jeff for almost thirty years, initially as a partner at Holland & Hart, and subsequently through various professional and personal affiliations.  Notably, although long time friends, Jeff and I were opposing counsel in an oil and gas case that went to trial in the early 1990's.  Thus, I think I have had a great opportunity to observe Jeff and his professional qualifications from a variety of perspectives....  He is, without question, the most talented trial lawyer I have ever had the opportunity to practice with or against."
Hugh Q. Gottschalk, Managing Partner, Wheeler Trigg Kennedy LLP

"Jeff is one of the most unique, intelligent, and gifted lawyers ever to work in this firm.  The ironic sense of humor that seasoned his erudition, in both speech and writing, routinely turned friends and foes in circles just trying to keep up.  He is in a class by himself as a lawyer and a colleague."
Jim Burghart, Managing Partner, Moye White

"Jeff has exceptional legal talent and ability, including analytical skills particularly suited for complex fatual and legal issues.  He is even handed, mature in his judgments, and decent - attributes in increasingly  short supply in our profession these days.  Jeff also has a wry sense of humor and knows when not to take himself too seriously."
James M. Lyons, Partner at Rothgerber, Johnson & Lyons LLP