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Education
  • Catholic University of America, J.D., 1976
  • Emerson College, B.A., 1973

Bar Admissions
  • District of Columbia
  • Colorado

Clerkships
  • Hon. John W. Kern, III, District of Columbia Court of Appeals,  1976 - 1977

Court Admissions
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Courts of Appeal for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and District of Columbia Circuits
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island

Awards and Honors
  • AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell

John Voorhees
Partner

Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Energy and Natural Resources
Environmental Law
  


  1801 California Street
Suite 4900
Denver, Colorado 80202
T: 303-894-6199  F: 303-894-9239

2550 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
T: 202-457-7566  F: 202-457-6315
John Voorhees concentrates his practice in litigation and compliance counseling, focusing primarily on environmental and energy law. With more than 35 years of experience creating solutions, crafting legal strategies, trying cases and handling appeals, Mr. Voorhees is a seasoned problem-solver with established relationships connecting clients with key government agencies and policymakers. Prior to his versatile private practice, Mr. Voorhees spent 11 years serving as a federal prosecutor in the Organized Crime & Racketeering and Appellate Sections of the United States Department of Justice.

Complex Litigation
  • Civil litigation of all types (1988 – Present)
  • Environmental (Superfund, Clean Water, NEPA)
  • Medicare and Medicaid

Compliance Counseling
  • Internal investigations
  • Defense strategy development and implementation

Renewable Energy
  • Energy policy
Professional Affiliations:
Co-Chair, Colorado Lawyers Committee, Mental Health Task Force  (2006-2009)
Chair of the Board of Directors, Leave No Trace (1999-2005)
Adjunct Professor, University of Colorado Law School (1999)
Adjunct Professor, University College of the University of Denver (1993-1999)
Adjunct Professor, University of Denver Law School (1995-1998)