Mark E. Ringer
Background and Education
Mark grew up on an island in Western Washington and has lived in Colorado since his teens. He was inspired to practice law when a professor showed how a small nuance of fact could completely change the outcome of a legal case. Before practicing law, Mark enjoyed a career as a law enforcement officer in Colorado and Kansas, investigating everything from traffic violations to serious felonies and at times being the only police presence for a thousand square miles.
Mark earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and returned there later for law school, where he earned a graduate certificate in juvenile and family law along with his law degree. Mark has also earned several credentials in federal contracting through DoD’s Defense Acquisition University and is a graduate of the Air Force’s Squadron Officer School.
Professional
Whatever the circumstances or legal issue, Mark enjoys unraveling the facts and law to chart the best course through turbulent disputes and complicated problems. Specializing in high-conflict family law cases such as divorce and child custody proceedings; civil litigation involving contracts, fraud, and beyond; and governmental issues from both sides (including general counsel, criminal, administrative, licensing, permitting, and more), Mark has also tackled matters involving mining, ditch and water law, agriculture, probate, and employment and is always looking for a new challenge. Many of these cases Mark has taken to trial before judges and juries, and he has negotiated favorable settlements to end disputes in many more. Mark is licensed to practice law in Colorado state courts, the federal District of Colorado, the 10th Circuit, several military courts of appeals, and others. Give us a call to schedule a consultation with Mark and see if he is right for your case.
Personal
Mark likes to stay busy, and outside his practice with the firm volunteers his time helping several nonprofit and governmental organizations. He enjoys exploring Colorado, Germany, and beyond with his wife and three children.
