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Law Office of Peter F. Michaelson P.C
601 Main Street / P.O. Box 1249
Westcliffe, Colorado 81252
Phone: 719 783-9635
Fax: 719 783-2255
Email
Licensed in Colorado, Minnesota, the U.S. District of Colorado, and the U.S. Supreme Court Member: Colorado Bar Association, Fremont-Custer County Bar Association, Arapahoe County Bar Association, and Douglas-Elbert County Bar Association
PROFESSIONAL MEMBER, The Mediation Association of Colorado (2015-present)
COUNTY COURT JUDGE, Eleventh Judicial District, Custer County, Colorado (2003-present)
ELECTED DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Fifth Judicial District, Colorado (1988 -1996)
WEST, BROWN AND HUNTLEY, P.C., Breckenridge, Colorado, Of Counsel (2015-Present)
HAMRE, RODRIGUEZ, OSTRANDER & DINGESS P.C., Denver, Colorado, of Counsel
(2012-present)
LAW OFFICE OF PETER F. MICHAELSON, P.C., Westcliffe, Colorado (1997-present)
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Summit County, Colorado (1984 to 1988)
PRIVATE PRACTICE, Denver and Aspen, Colorado, General Practice of Law (1982 to 1984).
University of Denver, College of Law, J.D., 1982, (Natural Resources Emphasis)
Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 1979, (American Studies - With Distinction)
Certificate of Completion, Forty Hour Mediation Seminar (CLECI 2004)
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Mock Trial Presiding Judge, Arapahoe County Bar Association (2015)
Colorado Institute for Faculty Excellence, Leadership Council (2015)
Chief Justice's Office of Dispute Resolution Advisory Committee Member (2015-present)
Custer County Schools, Middle School Football Coach (2007-2009)
Valley Park, Recreation & Youth Center, Inc., Youth Football League Coach and Manager (2004-2007)
Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts Board Member (1999 - 2007)
Custer County High School, Mock Trial Coach and Mentor (2004-2006)
Valley Assisted Living, Inc. Board Member (1999-2005)
San Isabel Foundation Board and Advisory Board Member (1997-2006)
Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation Board Member (2001-2004)
Wet Mountain Valley Saddle Club Board Member (2001-2002)
Colorado Wildlife Federation, Chairman (1993-1996)Board Member (1990-1997)
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Summit County Chapter Member (1988 - 1996)
Two Shots, ISBN: 9781310501739( 2015)
Point Source, ISBN: 9781310961571 (2014)
“The San Luis Valley Wetlands Strategy” CDNR (2000).
“The Need for Local Environmental Task Forces,” 29 The Prosecutor No. 5 (1995).
“Using Local Police Powers to Protect the Environment,” 24 Colo. Lawyer 1063 (May 1995).
The Colorado Livestock Law Manual, Brand Iron Books (1992).
“Justice Delayed is Justice Denied,” 21 Colo. Lawyer 2197 (October 1992).
“A DUI Primer,” 16 Colo. Lawyer 2179 (December 1987).
Summit County District Attorney’s Annex Dedication (1999)
NAWEOA Appreciation Award (1997)
CWF Appreciation Award (1997)
Colorado Cattlemen's Association, Livestock Officer of the Year (1995)
Who’s Who in American Law (1991)
PRESENTATIONS
COIFE Lecture, “Mutual Respect Between Bench and Bar” (2015)
Guest Speaker, The Colorado Judicial System, Custer County community groups (2003-present)
Keynote Speaker, NAWEOA Annual Conference (1997)
Lecturer, Colorado District Attorney's Council, Environment Prosecution (1992-1997)
Lecturer, National District Attorney's Association, Local Environmental Prosecution (1994-1997)
Adjunct Faculty, Colorado Mountain College (Summit County) Environmental Law (1997)
Instructor, Use of Force, Colorado Division of Wildlife Training Academy (1992-1995)
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