Mark Gregory Lukehart
Experience:
29 years
Language(s):
English
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About Mark
ABOUT US
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After high school, Mark enlisted in the United States Army as a Military Policeman. Following training, Mark was sent New York City he served as a Protective Service Agent for the Department of Defense, providing security to high ranking DoD Officials and their foreign guests. In 1988, Mark received an Army ROTC Scholarship and attended Colorado State University. In 1991, he graduated from Colorado State University and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Army. Mark received his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1995. Following graduation, he received a fellowship to study environmental law at The George Washington University Law School. In 1996, Mark was admitted to the Colorado bar.
In October of 1996, Mark entered the United States Air Force as an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate (JAG). He served as Chief of Environmental and Civil Law, and served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. In January of 1998, he became an Area Defense Counsel for the Eastern Circuit of the United States. Mark remained the Area Defense Counsel, defending over 40 criminal trails at Air Force bases throughout the eastern United States and Panama after which he was reassigned to Hanscom Air Force Base in Boston, Massachusetts. While in Boston, Mark served as the Chief of Environmental Law primarily negotiating Federal Facility Agreements with the EPA. In addition, Mark served as Special Assistant United States Attorney, and as The Deputy Staff Judge Advocate.
In March of 2001, Mark joined Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C. (now Polsinelli) where he was responsible for litigating complex commercial and business litigation matters. In addition, during this time, Mark began representing business clients on general business matters, labor and employment issues, and general real estate transactions.
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After high school, Mark enlisted in the United States Army as a Military Policeman. Following training, Mark was sent New York City he served as a Protective Service Agent for the Department of Defense, providing security to high ranking DoD Officials and their foreign guests. In 1988, Mark received an Army ROTC Scholarship and attended Colorado State University. In 1991, he graduated from Colorado State University and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Army. Mark received his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1995. Following graduation, he received a fellowship to study environmental law at The George Washington University Law School. In 1996, Mark was admitted to the Colorado bar.
In October of 1996, Mark entered the United States Air Force as an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate (JAG). He served as Chief of Environmental and Civil Law, and served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. In January of 1998, he became an Area Defense Counsel for the Eastern Circuit of the United States. Mark remained the Area Defense Counsel, defending over 40 criminal trails at Air Force bases throughout the eastern United States and Panama after which he was reassigned to Hanscom Air Force Base in Boston, Massachusetts. While in Boston, Mark served as the Chief of Environmental Law primarily negotiating Federal Facility Agreements with the EPA. In addition, Mark served as Special Assistant United States Attorney, and as The Deputy Staff Judge Advocate.
In March of 2001, Mark joined Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C. (now Polsinelli) where he was responsible for litigating complex commercial and business litigation matters. In addition, during this time, Mark began representing business clients on general business matters, labor and employment issues, and general real estate transactions.
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Experience
Attorney
GSL Trial Lawyers
2020-Present
Denver, CO
Owner
The Lukehart Firm, P.C.
2014 - Present
Associate
Polsinelli Shughart, PC
2001 - 2007
JAG
USAF, Judge Advocate General (Captain)
1996 - 2001
Admission
United States District Court, Colorado
2001
Colorado
1996
Education
Colorado State University
BA (Political Science)
1991
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Member of the Colorado State Bar Association.
Honors / Awards
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10 Best In Colorado Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2016
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10 Best, American Legal Institute2015
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Will and Trusts, American Jurisprudence Award1995
Notable Work
Publications
USAF, Environmental Law Conference, Federal Facility Agreements
1997
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
I worked on a divorce case for over four years that we finally resolved last year. This involved a marriage of over 35 years and a minor child. Wife never worked and was solely dependent on husband for her survival. Husband kicked wife out of the marital home, locked her out of her bank accounts and left her without any resources. Throughout the divorce, husband refused to pay wife any marital support or give her access to any resources, despite a court order to do so. After four years and countless trips to court we were able to obtain a court order for significant assets and marital support for 15 years. My client was able to live the life she deserves.
How did you build a successful practice?
I began my legal career as a Captain in the Air Force. I spent most of my time in the Air Force as a criminal defense attorney traveling the eastern seaboard and Panama defending military personnel accused of crimes. From there I spent several years at a large national law firm in Denver as a commercial litigator. From these experiences, I learned that it is necessary to be responsive to your clients and have good work ethic if you want to have a successful practice. Most importantly, accessibility is key. It is imperative to communicate with your clients in a timely manner and be accessible to your clients.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Clients want results. Without decent results, nothing else matters. Aside from that, you should have a lawyer that communicates well with you and the opponent so there is never a question about what is expected and what is reasonable.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Local knowledge can be helpful to the extent other lawyers and judges will know you and your reputation (good or bad) will precede you. It is often helpful in getting good outcomes if you are familiar with your opponent's counsel (civil or criminal).
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
I can provide a general evaluation about your case, strengths and weaknesses, what to expect in a particular case.
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