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Colorado attorney Ryan Gordon won a complete verdict last week on behalf of a tenant client seeking recovery of a wrongfully-withheld security deposit. The court awarded the entire withheld amount, plus treble damages, interest, and attorney fees. Lyda Law Firm offers a variety of services, including litigation for small businesses and individuals. We also offer […]

Article written by Jeanne Lau. Congratulations on completing your screenplay! I’m sure you’re now gearing up to put your project into motion. But while making an indie film can be an exciting venture, failure to appropriately protect yourself and your creative work can sometimes lead to problems down the line. Use our guide below to […]

Texas 2022 Property Appraisal Protest Guide: How to protest appraised value of your residential property.

Before you form a nonprofit, there are several important considerations to think through before taking the next step. Use our guide to learn more about nonprofit corporations and when forming one might make sense for you.

What benefits does legal insurance provide? What types of cases are covered? And how can we help? We discuss legal insurance including ARAG, MetLife, and others.

Welcome to the ABCs of LLCs with Lyda Law Firm, where we will answer all of your questions about LLCs. We’ll cover topics as basic as what an LLC is and the different types of LLCs, and more complicated topics like how are LLCs taxed and how to pay yourself as an LLC owner. The […]

1. Define Your Mission & Write Your Mission Statement The first step in starting a nonprofit is to define your mission and write a mission statement. Not only is a mission statement helpful in guiding your strategic decisions, you will also need it while filing for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. A mission statement will also come […]

In this very fun episode, we talk to the pun-loving Erika Ettin about her career as an online dating coach, leaving a stable job to start her company (A Little Nudge), landing her first clients, constructing crossword puzzles, getting published in the New York Times, and much more.

Thinking about starting a business? Or maybe you’ve already got the ball rolling with your startup, but want to make sure you’re doing it the right way? Great! This series is for you. Our 16-Step Legal Checklist for Startups & Small Businesses walks through starting a business step-by-step. We start in the pre-planning phase and […]

In today’s episode, we’re joined by University of Kansas Professor, Mary Klayder, PhD. We discuss her famous slogan, why she loves advising as much as teaching, pioneering study abroad programs, self discovery through literature, and so much more.

The impact that COVID-19 has had on small businesses in the Denver community cannot be overstated. Many businesses have been forced to close their doors, lay off employees, cut hours, or radically shift their day-to-day operations.  While it might not be enough to help everyone who is struggling, the local government and community has joined […]

On Friday, March 27th, Congress passed the CARES Act, which is the big stimulus bill in response to COVID-19. Part of the stimulus plan includes the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which provides funding for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans that can actually be forgiven. The Paycheck Protection Program provides free money for your business from […]

The SBA is giving out loans to businesses affected by COVID-19 through the Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. The first thing to know about this loan program is that information is changing every day. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the SBA website. The loans go up to $2,000,000 and they […]

Just like people set New Year’s resolutions to improve their health, wealth, and everything in between - you should set resolutions for your business to ensure continued success in 2020 and beyond. In this article, we are going to discuss four resolutions that you need to do in the new year: Make Sure You Have […]

So you want to host a holiday office party? Before you order the egg nog and string up the lights, it’s essential to step back and think about the potential professional and legal consequences of hosting a holiday work party. Sit back and learn about the four legal issues that every employer should know about office holiday parties.

Are you thinking about starting a business? Or maybe you’ve already got the ball rolling with your startup, but want to make sure you’re doing it the right way. Great, then this series is for you! This video walks through starting a business step by step from a legal perspective.

Andy Kaufman-esque comedian Nathan Fielder recently aired the "Dumb Starbucks" episode of his Comedy Central television show, Nathan for You. In it, he chronicles his Dumb Starbucks experiment, in which he opened a nearly exact replica of Starbucks, relying on parody law. "By adding the word 'dumb'", Fielder stated, "we are legally allowed to use the […]

Colorado attorney Ryan Gordon won a complete verdict last week on behalf of a tenant client seeking recovery of a wrongfully-withheld security deposit. The court awarded the entire withheld amount, plus treble damages, interest, and attorney fees. Lyda Law Firm offers a variety of services, including litigation for small businesses and individuals. We also offer […]

Article written by Jeanne Lau. Congratulations on completing your screenplay! I’m sure you’re now gearing up to put your project into motion. But while making an indie film can be an exciting venture, failure to appropriately protect yourself and your creative work can sometimes lead to problems down the line. Use our guide below to […]

Texas 2022 Property Appraisal Protest Guide: How to protest appraised value of your residential property.

Before you form a nonprofit, there are several important considerations to think through before taking the next step. Use our guide to learn more about nonprofit corporations and when forming one might make sense for you.

What benefits does legal insurance provide? What types of cases are covered? And how can we help? We discuss legal insurance including ARAG, MetLife, and others.

Welcome to the ABCs of LLCs with Lyda Law Firm, where we will answer all of your questions about LLCs. We’ll cover topics as basic as what an LLC is and the different types of LLCs, and more complicated topics like how are LLCs taxed and how to pay yourself as an LLC owner. The […]

1. Define Your Mission & Write Your Mission Statement The first step in starting a nonprofit is to define your mission and write a mission statement. Not only is a mission statement helpful in guiding your strategic decisions, you will also need it while filing for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. A mission statement will also come […]

In this very fun episode, we talk to the pun-loving Erika Ettin about her career as an online dating coach, leaving a stable job to start her company (A Little Nudge), landing her first clients, constructing crossword puzzles, getting published in the New York Times, and much more.

Thinking about starting a business? Or maybe you’ve already got the ball rolling with your startup, but want to make sure you’re doing it the right way? Great! This series is for you. Our 16-Step Legal Checklist for Startups & Small Businesses walks through starting a business step-by-step. We start in the pre-planning phase and […]

In today’s episode, we’re joined by University of Kansas Professor, Mary Klayder, PhD. We discuss her famous slogan, why she loves advising as much as teaching, pioneering study abroad programs, self discovery through literature, and so much more.

Lyda Law Firm won a complete defense judgment for its clients on claims of defamation and extreme and outrageous conduct. Lyda Law Firm represented The Weekly Focus, a Korean-language newspaper, as well as the newspaper's editor. Four other Lyda Law Firm clients were previously dismissed from the suit. The allegations in the case stemmed from a series of […]

We are pleased to announce that Mark Lyda has been selected to the 2019 Colorado Rising Stars list for a third consecutive year. Lyda was selected for his excellence in the area of Civil Litigation and Business/Corporate. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research […]

Many new and exciting things have been happening over at Lyda Law Firm! Not only did we just celebrate our fourth birthday, we also added another fantastic lawyer to the team. Click on the images above to learn more about Mark, Ekta, Kiela, Kari, and Nikole. While you’re at it, feel free to explore our […]

Lyda Law Firm has a new address at 2420 17th St., 3rd Floor, Denver, Colorado 80202.

“I believe in mediation as an empowering, cost effective, and durable form of conflict resolution.” — Mark Lyda Lyda Law Firm is proud to represent its clients through all phases of litigation, including mediation. The mediation skills certificate includes training in facilitative mediation and fulfills mediator requirements for most states. This training will equip us […]

The Trash Fashion Show was a great reminder of how change starts right here, right now, with us. It is a privilege to be a part of a firm that not only understands the importance of inclusivity and equal justice but takes active measures to show its support and ensure Denver is a safe and […]

We are pleased to announce that Mark Lyda has been selected to the 2018 Colorado Rising Stars list for a second consecutive year. Lyda was selected for his excellence in the area of Business Litigation. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at […]

We are proud to announce that, following our B Corporation certification, Lyda Law Firm has been named a Best for Colorado Finalist. Best for Colorado is a collaborative program between the nonprofit B Lab and the City of Denver. Its objective is to “teach all Colorado businesses how to create higher quality jobs, build stronger communities, […]

“Think of it this way: USDA certifies organic foods, and Good Housekeeping puts its seal of approval on quality products, like washing machines and skillets. And since 2006, a nonprofit organization called B Lab has been certifying corporations it deems to be concerned about their communities and the environment.” - NPR

Governor Hickenlooper has tapped Mark Lyda to serve as Chair of Colorado's Council of Advisors on Consumer Credit. The Council advises the attorney general's office on consumer credit issues and has the authority to approve or repeal final rules under the Uniform Consumer Credit Code (UCCC). The UCCC governs payday lenders and other types of […]