Christopher J. Neumann, Employment Attorney in Denver, Colorado
focused on Employment, Environmental, and General · 4.7/5 rating from 7 verified client reviews
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Denver, CO
Trusted employment attorney serving Denver.
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Christopher J. Neumann is a shareholder based in Denver, CO. The practice focuses on Employment, Environmental, and General. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 7 client reviews.
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- Handles Employment, Environmental, and General matters from Denver, CO.
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About Christopher J. Neumann: Christopher J. Neumann is a shareholder based in Denver, CO. The practice focuses on Employment, Environmental, and General. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 7 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Christopher J. Neumann
Christopher concentrates on employment, environmental, general, government, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christopher handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Employment cases in Denver, Colorado
Christopher takes employment matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Environmental cases in Denver, Colorado
Christopher takes environmental matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
General cases in Denver, Colorado
Christopher takes general matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Government cases in Denver, Colorado
Christopher takes government matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Denver, Colorado
Christopher takes litigation matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Christopher J. Neumann — Attorney of Colorado employment experience
Christopher J. Neumann is a shareholder based in Denver, CO. The practice focuses on Employment, Environmental, and General. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 7 client reviews.
Chris Neumann is a Co-Chair of the firm’s Environmental Practice and a member of the firm’s Mining Group. He counsels clients in the natural gas, petroleum, mining, solid and hazardous waste, and other industries on a wide variety of litigation, environmental, mining, and real estate matters.
Chris represents clients in connection with internal investigations and emergency response following spills, pipe failures and other environmental incidents. He also defends clients in connection with civil, criminal, and administrative environmental enforcement by USEPA, states, tribes, local governments and citizen groups. Chris has advised clients on litigation and enforcement matters, as well as related auditing and compliance matters, under the Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act (UMTRCA), Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA), and numerous other federal, state and tribal laws. Additionally, Chris assists clients in efforts to obtain land use approvals and in efforts to resolve environmental concerns in complex business transactions and real estate acquisitions.
Chris is a trial lawyer and represents clients in complex trials, arbitration proceedings and mediations. He also represents clients in connection with evidentiary hearings, rulemaking, permitting, registration, and licensing proceedings before federal, state and tribal agencies including matters pending before the USEPA, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission, the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission, the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission, the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board, and the Colorado Public Utilities Commission.
Concentrations
•Internal investigations of and response to environmental incidents
•Defense of civil, criminal and administrative environmental enforcement matters
•Environmental Management System and audit program development and implementation matters
•Superfund and other complex environmental litigation
•Commercial litigation involving oil and gas, mining, construction and engineering matters
•Real estate acquisition and environmental aspects of business transactions
•Environmental compliance, permitting and rulemaking matters
•Mine permitting, reclamation, transactional, and finance matters
•Environmental policy and governmental affairs matters
•Global Energy & Infrastructure
•Strategies for drafting and mitigating litigation risk in Environmental, Social, Governance Disclosures
•Land development
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Construction Law, 2023-2026
•Environmental Law, 2023-2026
•Real Estate Law, 2024-2026
•Litigation - Environmental, 2026
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southwest Super Lawyers, 2021
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2007-2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2014 and 2018-2025
•Environment - Litigation, 2014 and 2018-2025
•Environment - Regulatory, 2023-2025
•Environment - Transactional, 2023-2025
•Litigation - Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense - Toxic Tort, 2014
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023
•Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Government Relations Law Firm of the Year,' 2014
•Recipient, 'Environmental Connection Presenter of the Year,' International Erosion Control Association, 2013
Christopher's approach to employment cases
Chris Neumann is a Co-Chair of the firm’s Environmental Practice and a member of the firm’s Mining Group. He counsels clients in the natural gas, petroleum, mining, solid and hazardous waste, and other industries on a wide variety of litigation, environmental, mining, and real estate matters. Chris represents clients in connection with internal investigations and emergency response following…
The kind of cases Christopher takes
Christopher reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, environmental, and general matters in Denver and the surrounding Colorado area.
Credentials
Christopher J. Neumann's legal education and bar admissions
Lewis & Clark Law School J.D. 1998 Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law Lewis & Clark Law School J.D. Associate Editor Lewis & Clark Law School J.D. Law Review Lewis & Clark
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University of Notre Dame
B.S. Engineering · 1995
Christopher studied at — in Lewis & Clark Law School J.D. 1998 Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law Lewis & Clark Law School J.D. Associate Editor Lewis & Clark Law School J.D. Law Review Lewis & Clark and B.S. Engineering in University of Notre Dame.
Law school and academic background
Christopher completed — in Lewis & Clark Law School J.D. 1998 Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law Lewis & Clark Law School J.D. Associate Editor Lewis & Clark Law School J.D. Law Review Lewis & Clark and B.S. Engineering in University of Notre Dame. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christopher runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Christopher J. Neumann
Christopher has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
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Legal awards and honors
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Affiliations
Christopher's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional & Community Involvement •American Marshall Memorial Fellowship, German Marshall Fund of the United States
2007) •Member, Denver Metro Chamber Foundation, Leadership Denver Program (2006) •Adjunct Professor, Hazardous Waste Law and Environmental Enforcement, University of Colorado School of Law (2005-2011) •Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Contro · membership
Locations
Christopher J. Neumann's office in Denver
Christopher's primary office is at The Tabor Center, 1200 17th Street, Suite 2400, Denver, CO, 80202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
The Tabor Center, 1200 17th Street, Suite 2400
Denver, CO 80202
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Client reviews of Christopher J. Neumann — 4.7/5 rating from 7 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Christopher. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Denver.
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How to hire Christopher J. Neumann — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christopher usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Christopher charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Christopher will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Denver, Colorado
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Christopher
Christopher discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Christopher confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Christopher's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Christopher J. Neumann
How much does it cost to hire Christopher for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christopher walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Christopher offer a free consultation?
Christopher charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Christopher's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Colorado typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Christopher gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Christopher take my case if I'm outside Denver?
Christopher is licensed in Colorado. Matters governed by Colorado law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Christopher will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Christopher?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Christopher will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Christopher accepting new employment clients right now?
Christopher's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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