Larry Pozner
{{short description|American lawyer and author, and lecturer}}
Larry Pozner is an American lawyer and author, and lecturer. He is the founding partner of the law firm Reilly Pozner LLP and is considered an expert on cross-examination, civil litigation, and criminal defense for high-profile cases.Thomas, Nick [http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/print-edition/2011/07/22/complex-litigation-cases-favored-by.html?page=all Denver Business Journal] Complex litigation cases favored by Denver firm (July 22, 2011) He is the co-author of Cross Examination: Science and Techniques, published by LexisNexis, and used as text in law schools.[http://www.lexisnexis.com/store/catalog/booktemplate/productdetail.jsp?&prodId=6893 LexisNexis] Cross-Examination: Science and Techniques, Second Edition (1993)
Early life and education
Pozner earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado in 1969, and his J.D. degree from the University of California, Hastings College of Law in 1973.
Career
He began his career as a public defender with the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender. He then went into private practice in 1985 and was a founder of the criminal defense law firm Pozner Hutt Kaplan PC. He then went on to found Denver based law firm Reilly Pozner LLP in 2000,[http://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/profile/reilly-pozner-llp/overview/32838 Best Law Firms U.S. News & World Report] originally under the name Hoffman Reilly Pozner & Williamson.Griffin, Greg [http://www.denverpost.com/ci_3610154?source=rss Denver Post] Trial lawyer Hoffman jumps to national firm (March 17, 2006)
Significant cases
=Insurance and financial cases=
Pozner represented the Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company (VALIC) on behalf of AIG to enforce non-compete agreements with former employees of the life insurance company. The former employees were attempting to recruit financial advisers employed by VALIC. Pozner was national counsel for the company and filed temporary restraining orders and injunctions to protect the company's trade secrets. He was also one of AIG's lead lawyers in its objection to Bank of America's settlement of claims arising out of the subprime mortgage crisis in the U.S.Freed, Dan [http://www.thestreet.com/story/12036028/1/91video93-aig-attorneys-question-key-player-in-hearings-over-85b-bank-of-america-settlement.html The Street] AIG Attorneys Question Key Player in $8.5B Bank of America Settlement (Sep 13, 2013)
=Denver Broncos ownership dispute=
Pozner represented Pat Bowlen in a lawsuit brought against him by previous Denver Broncos owner Edgar Kaiser. Kaiser had previously sold his share of the team to Bowlen in 1984.Schwab, Frank [https://web.archive.org/web/20150329122722/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-2751359.html The Gazette] Bowlen's team goes on offense (Dec 4, 2013) Kaiser brought suit against Bowlen after he offered former Broncos quarterback John Elway a share of the team. Kaiser contented that he had first right of refusal based on the 1984 sale and agreement, and brought suits against Bowlen in both state and federal courts. The case proceeded to the United States 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, ultimately deciding in favor of Bowlen.[https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-10th-circuit/1478229.html Kaiser vs. Bowlen FindLaw] Pozner also represented the Broncos during a lawsuit brought against them by two season ticket holders, alleging violation of the Broncos' lease with the city requiring them to keep ticket prices less than the league average. The court granted summary disposition to the Broncos and threw out the lawsuit against the team.Flynn, Kevin [https://web.archive.org/web/20150329122725/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-72102044.html Rocky Mountain News.] Bronco Ticket Holders Lose Judge Throws Out Suit That Sought Refunds of as Much as $90 Million From the Football Team (Nov 29, 2013)
Teaching and writing career
He has written opinion pieces for The New York Times,Pozner, Larry [https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/07/18/you-the-jury-televising-trials/televised-trials-offer-bite-size-lessons-in-the-law The New York Times] Televised Trials Offer Bite-Size Lessons in the Law (Jul 18, 2013) and The Denver Post.Pozner, Larry [http://www.denverpost.com/ci_21331143/no-both-sides-are-bound-by-law The Denver Post] Should Colorado law on defendant sanity be revised? No (Aug 18, 2012) He also served as an adjunct professor at the Sturm College of Law where he was voted Best Professor for 1981–1982.[http://www.rplaw.com/larry-pozner/ Larry Pozner Official Web Site]
=''Cross Examination: Science and Techniques''=
The second edition of his book Cross Examination: Science and Techniques came out on December 2, 2004. The book focuses on cross-examination methods, techniques and principals used help attorneys develop cross-examination skills that are critical to trial success.[http://www.lexisnexis.com/store/catalog/booktemplate/productdetail.jsp?&prodId=6893 LexisNexis Cross Examination: Science and Techniques]
Awards and recognition
- Ranked in the international publication Chambers USA since 2007 in the area of Colorado, Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations.[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/12165/717/editorial/5/1#75443_editorial Chambers & Partners Colorado Litigation]
- Named a Colorado Super Lawyer since 2006.[http://www.superlawyers.com/colorado/lawyer/Larry-S-Pozner/e81df63a-0168-4012-9d42-ac0fa65dd51f.html Colorado Super Lawyers]
- He was recognized as Lawyer of the Year for Denver Criminal Defense Non-White Collar lawyer by The Best Lawyers in America and has been listed in this publication since 1987.[http://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/larry-pozner/23811/ Best Lawyers: Larry Pozner]
- He has been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, a rating he has held since 2001.
References
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External links
- [http://www.rplaw.com/ Official Website]
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Category:University of Colorado alumni
Category:University of California College of the Law, San Francisco alumni