Wagner, Rick D.

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Lawyer Overview

Mr. Wagner's practice is concentrated in the area of personal injury and most specifically automobile and motorcycle accidents.

Mr. Wagner has an extensive background in criminal law and procedure. While serving as prosecutor in both the 18th and 21st Judicial Districts, his practice focused on complex narcotics investigations, as well as violent crime, and he is experienced in Title III wire tap procedures.

Having spent a number of years as a Captain with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, Mr. Wagner is experienced in personnel/ employment law and management issues. He has taught in a number of law enforcement academies on topics including search and seizure, the use of force, and the criminal justice system. He has also conducted numerous seminars on employment and management issues.

In addition to Mr. Wagner's private practice, he serves as legal analyst for the NBC affiliate in Grand Junction.

Areas of Practice

• Broadcasting Law
• Business Law
• Construction Law
• Personal Injury

Bar Admissions

• Colorado, 1985
• U.S. District Court District of Colorado

Professional Associations and Memberships

• American Bar Association
• Colorado Bar Association
• Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
• NBC TV, KKCO, Grand Junction, Colorado (Legal Analyst)
• Mesa County Law Enforcement Association, 1995 (Member)

Honors and Awards

• Recipient, United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate, Advanced Dangerous Drug Law Enforcement Certified Peace Officer, 1995

Classes and Seminars

• Instructor, Criminal Procedures and Law, Colorado Institute of Law Enforcement and Training, 1995
• Speaker, General Legal and Law Enforcement Topics, County Sheriffs of Colorado

Past Employment Positions

• 18th Judicial District, Former Deputy District Attorney, 1986
• 21st Judicial District, Deputy District Attorney, 1987 - 1991
• Mesa County Sheriff's Department, Captain, 1991 - 1998
• Financial Crimes Task Force, Office of the District Attorney, 2005
• NBC affiliate in Grand Junction, Legal Analyst

Education

• University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, Colorado, 1982
  J.D.
• University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, 1979
  B.A.

Published Works

• "Legalines", Monthly Column, Grand Valley Business Times

Address

40 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, CO 80112

Phones

(970) 243-3500 (Grand Junction office)

Faxes

(303) 708-0527

Emails

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Websites

http://www.burgsimpson.com