Attorney Janet found herself drawn to the field of law at a very young age. Seeing injustices within the legal system fueled her passion to pursue a career in law. Over the years, Janet has had the privilege of working with a number of well-respected judges and highly experienced lawyers who helped her to perfect her knowledge of the law and to become a successful attorney. Janet is an individual who has a heart of gold. She cares for her clients and strives to provide all the assistance that they need to w

Martha Eskesen, a solo practitioner in the Denver. Colorado Metropolitan area, is best known for providing her clients dedicated, resolute, and strong advocacy. Highly regarded in the legal community, she has been practicing criminal defense and civil litigation in state and federal courts for 28 years. She served as a judicial clerk in Colorado state and federal courts, as an associate attorney and shareholder in private law firms, and as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, prior to founding her law firm. Ms. Eskesen also served on and as a co‑chair of the Standing Committee of the Criminal Justice Act Panel and the Committee on Conduct for the U.S. District Court for Colorado. Ms. Eskesen graduated with honors from the University of Colorado and received her M.S. in Judicial Administration and J.D. from the University of Denver. www.eskesenlaw.com

Personal Injury and Insurance Law

Michael Espinosa’s practice focuses on providing impactful legal representation unique to a diverse range of clients, including individuals and business entities, focusing on business relations and civil litigation, including, catastrophic personal injury, business litigation and advising, negotiations, commercial contract, and employment with an emphasis on workplace discrimination. As a trial attorney, Mr. Espinosa has litigated cases helping his clients achieve justice and fair compensation in California, including a recent seven figure elder abuse case resolution in 2020. As counsel for various small businesses, Mr. Espinosa has successfully evaluated risk, defended, and achieved dismissals with prejudice in a recent six figure breach of commercial contract suit in his client’s favor. Additionally, Mr. Espinosa has participated in phases of criminal and civil litigation including trial preparation, expert deposition, mandatory settlement conferences, memorandum, mediation, and negotiation and settlement. As a result of his passion and commitment to clients, Mr. Espinosa was selected as Lawyer of Distinction in 2020. Given Mr. Espinosa’s diverse background as a first generation Mexican-American, his ability to speak Spanish has enabled an understanding of the business and personal needs of diverse communities, which in turn has excelled Mr. Espinosa’s ability to advise and evaluate risk according to client-specific requirements. Having also led teams, hired, and on-boarded new employees, Mr. Espinosa’s sense for talent in legal and other professional fields is one-of-a-kind. Business-minded and results-oriented, Mr. Espinosa’s litigation and advising background allow delivery of insight as a trusted strategic advisor who drives outcomes at scale with a value-added legal perspective. Additionally, with a deeper understanding of minorities and marginalized communities, Mr. Espinosa is committed to promoting and achieving diversity and inclusion in the legal and other professional fields through innovation and a unique perspective of being a first-generation college and law school graduate.

Consumer Law Erik Espinosa received his undergraduate degree from the prestigious Johns Hopkins University with a major in psychology and two minors. He then received his law degree from Nova Southeastern University where he received a full scholarship and was a regular on the Dean\'s list. After being admitted to the Florida Bar in 2008 he worked for a large plaintiff\'s law firm. During that time he was also admitted to the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Bankruptcy Court in 2009. After working in a large firm he began to work for a small defense firm and eventually decided that many clients would be better served by his launching his own firm. Mr. Espinosa has managed several thousand Circuit Civil cases and has taken several to trial. During his free time Mr. Espinosa enjoys exercising and trying new places to eat.