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Joshua Kirk McGill

Joshua Kirk McGill

Full service litigation & transactional attorney at Hall Estill
  • Appeals & Appellate, Business Law, Civil Rights ...
  • Cherokee Nation, Colorado, District of Colorado, District of Utah, District of Wyoming, Montana, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Oklahoma, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Washington, Western District of Texas, Wyoming
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Biography

J. Kirk McGill is Special Counsel in the firm's Denver Office but practices throughout the country in essentially all of the firm's practice areas. Kirk leverages his knowledge, skills, training and experience to effectively and efficiently assist his clients with transactional, litigation, and administrative/regulatory matters.

Kirk's practice involves Federal and state appeals, litigation, constitutional law and civil rights defense, tax, estates and trusts, business law, administrative law & regulatory compliance, contracts, commercial transactions, and cybersecurity. Kirk is also a strong advocate for civil liberties and is one of the few attorneys in the United States who routinely represents both plaintiffs and defendants in civil rights matters involving governmental entities such as law enforcement use of force disputes. He also represents defendants in civil rights cases involving private employers.

Prior to earning his J.D., Kirk served for two years with the State of Colorado as a Revenue Agent, and for six years with the Department of Defense specializing in regulatory compliance audits and forensic investigations. In addition, Kirk is a Colorado Certified Public Accountant, and holds a number of professional certifications in accounting, auditing, and financial investigations. Kirk also provides his expertise (including as an expert witness) to companies and other law firms in a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, corporate governance, accounting & tax, auditing & financial forensics, and commercial finance.

Kirk believes that clients are best served by zealous advocacy that is nevertheless tempered by appreciation for the experiences of all stakeholders, which creates opportunities for a mutually beneficial resolution of even the most acrimonious disputes and is as prepared to create a transactional solution to a client's problem or to carry out a client's objectives as he is to litigate or arbitrate a resolution to a dispute.

Education
Capella University
Doctor of Business Administration (2023) | Management
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University of Denver
J.D. (2019) | Law
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Certificate in Legal Research Certificate in Advanced Legal Research
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University of Colorado - Denver
M.S. (2014) | Accounting
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Specialization in Auditing & Forensic Accounting Specialization in Taxation
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Regis University
B.S. (2009) | Accounting
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Honors: Suma Cum Laude
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Regis University
B.S. (2009) | Business Administration
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Emphasis in finance.
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Professional Experience
Special Counsel
Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C.
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Of Counsel
Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C.
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Partner
Godfrey|Johnson, P.C.
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Associate
Godfrey|Johnson, P.C.
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Legal Intern
Godfrey|Johnson, P.C.
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Law Clerk
Ben K. McGill, Inc.
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Federal Auditor
United States Department of Defense
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Revenue Agent
Colorado Department of Revenue
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Publications
Speaking Engagements
Adventures in Whistleblowing, Fall Conference, Dallas, Texas
Dallas Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Certifications
Certified Information Systems Auditor
Information Systems Audit and Control Association
Certified Government Auditing Professional
Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Government Auditing Professional
Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Management Accountant
Institute of Management Accountants
Certified Internal Auditor
Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Public Accountant
State of Colorado
Certified Fraud Examiner
Associate of Certified Fraud Examiners
Chartered Global Management Accountant
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Awards
Rising Star in Appellate Law
Super Lawyers
Ones to Watch in Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers
Professional Associations
Colorado Bar Association
Member
Current
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Wyoming Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member
Current
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Faculty of Federal Advocates (Colorado)
Member
Current
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Member
Current
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Information Systems Audit and Control Association
Member
Current
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Institute of Internal Auditors
Member
Current
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Institute of Management Accountants
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Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Cherokee Nation
ID Number: 859
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Colorado
Colorado Supreme Court
ID Number: 53413
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District of Colorado
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District of Utah
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District of Wyoming
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Montana
State Bar of Montana
ID Number: 59226671
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Muscogee (Creek) Nation
ID Number: 972
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Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Oklahoma
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Bar Association
ID Number: 34859
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Texas
State Bar of Texas
ID Number: 24124569
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Utah
Utah State Bar
ID Number: 17388
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Washington
Washington State Bar Association
ID Number: 60947
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Western District of Texas
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Wyoming
Wyoming State Bar
ID Number: 7-6360
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10th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
ID Number: 316261
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
    The firm may accept contingency fee arrangements but generally only accepts hourly clients.
Practice Areas
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Native American Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Communications & Internet Law
Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Antitrust Law
Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Utilities
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Insurance Defense
White Collar Crime
Additional Practice Area
  • Cybersecurity
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Social Media
Websites & Blogs
Website
Godfrey|Johnson Home Page
Contact & Map
Godfrey|Johnson, P.C.
9557 South Kingston Court
Englewood, CO 80112
Telephone: (303) 228-0700
Fax: (303) 228-0701