William C. Groh
Top rated Intellectual Property Litigation attorney in Golden, Colorado
LMB Partners
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property Litigation, Business Litigation, Business & Corporate; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 2011
Education: George Mason University School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2015 - 2020 Call today:
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William C. Groh is a seasoned attorney with Ball & Barry Law, basing his practice in Golden, Colorado, and has a comprehensive background in representing individuals and small to mid-sized businesses throughout his career. Fundamentally focusing on commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation, his approach is rooted in the understanding that each client and case presents unique challenges and demands tailored, cost-effective solutions.
Mr. Groh graduated with a Juris Doctor from George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in U.S. history from the University of Pennsylvania. He is admitted to practice in Colorado and holds an inactive status with the District of Columbia and Virginia State Bar.
Mr. Groh recognizes that litigation can often lead to unnecessary and costly conflict, and that it is often more akin to a negotiation than a contest of strength. Mr. Groh also emphasizes the importance of identifying and focusing on the distinctive strengths and weaknesses of each case from the outset. By developing a clear strategy and understanding the objectives and motives of all parties involved, he aims to steer disputes toward efficient resolutions. His methodical approach often helps his clients spot opportunities for early resolution without prolonged and expensive litigation.
While de-escalation has frequently been valuable to Mr. Groh's clients, he has has always liked appearing in court and going to trial when necessary, even under difficult circumstances. His experience spans presenting cases before federal and state judges, juries and arbitrators, always with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This balanced capability ensures that he is equipped to protect his clients’ interests in any forum.
In addition to his practice, Mr. Groh is an active member of the Faculty of Federal Advocates and the Colorado Bar Association, reflecting his commitment to the legal community. His dedication to his profession and his clients' welfare is further recognized by his "Superb" rating on Avvo, a testament to his standing in the legal field.
Practice areas
Intellectual Property Litigation, Business Litigation, Business/Corporate, Construction Litigation: ConsumerFocus areas
Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Construction Defects, Contracts, Limited Liability Companies, Non-Compete Agreements, Partnership, Sub-chapter S Corporations, Trade Secret
- 20% Intellectual Property Litigation
- 60% Business Litigation
- 10% Business/Corporate
- 10% Construction Litigation: Consumer
First Admitted: 2005, Virginia
Professional Webpage: https://www.lawmeetsbusiness.com/groh-william
- Colorado, 2011
- Faculty of Federal Advocates
- Colorado Bar Association
- Virginia, 2005 (Inactive)
- District of Columbia, 2009 (Inactive)
- Honors: Member of the Moot Court Board and Trial Advocacy Participant, Finalist in GMU Upper Class Moot Court Competition, Finalist in GMU Trial Advocacy Competition, George Mason University School of Law, Arlington, Virginia
- Colorado Super Lawyers – Rising Star, 2015 – 2020
- University of Pennsylvania, B.A., Cum Laude, Major: History – With Distinction in American History, 2002
- Juris Doctor, George Mason University – Antonin Scalia Law School
- Federal courts generally agree that the Copyright Act greatly limits potential contribution and indemnification rights among co-defendants facing joint and several liability for copyright infringement. Westlaw Citation: 44-May Colo. Law. 49, Contribution and Indemnification Among Multiple Infringers, Colorado Lawyer, 2015
- The New Penalty Under C.R.S. 8-2-113 and Emerging Data Privacy Challenges, Continuing Legal Education Speaker, Noncompete, Nondisclosure or Misdemeanor?, Association of Corporate Counsel, 2022
- The amendments to rules governing Colorado and federal subpoenas promise substantial changes to subpoena practice. New CRCP 45 allows subpoenas solely for documents while significantly expanding procedures to protect information. New FRCP 45 clarifies the role of the trial court in hearing compliance-related motions and simplifies the rules governing service of out-of-state parties. Westlaw Citation: 42-DEC Colo. Law. 57, The Changes to Colorado and Federal Civil Rule 45, The Colorado Lawyer, 2013
- New and important changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (Federal Rules) took effect on December 1, 2015 and apply to all newly filed cases as well as currently pending cases "insofar as just and practicable." The changes affect Rules 1, 4, 16, 26, 30, 31, 33, 34, 37, 55, and 84. They deal primarily with the scope of discovery, case management, and preservation of electronically stored information (ESI). The amendments generally reflect an effort to refocus litigants' ongoing obligation to conduct discovery efficiently and in appropriate proportion to the needs of the case at issue, The 2015 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, 45 The Colorado Lawyer 23 (Feb. 2016), 2016
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“An absolutely brilliant and legally creative attorney. He's also unrelenting and efficient.”
“Strategic, clever, smart attorney.”
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2015 - 2020
