MICHAEL HINDS
Foxfield,Colorado
Summary
Senior attorney and managing executive with extensive legal expertise in navigating complex legal issues and advising on strategic business decisions. Demonstrated success in increasing firm revenue by 144% through effective operational management and strategic talent development, while translating intricate legal concepts into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGING ATTORNEY
Hinds and Hinds Family Law, P.C.
Greenwood Village, CO
05.2012 - Current
- Independently manage complex, multifaceted legal matters involving significant financial considerations, competing interests, legal risk, reputational concerns, and long-term consequences, often under substantial time pressure.
- Lead legal strategy involving complex litigation, negotiation, mediation, settlement analysis, and alternative dispute resolution; assess risk, develop options, and drive matters toward practical and durable outcomes.
- Serve as a senior legal and business advisor on organizational strategy, risk, compliance, personnel, financial management, technology, operations, vendors, and long-term growth; provide practical recommendations that balance legal exposure with business objectives.
- Led legal, operational, financial, personnel, compliance, technology, and strategic functions of Colorado professional-services organization, managing complex legal matters, negotiations, disputes, contracts, and consequential business decisions.
- Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and business agreements, including professional-services agreements, vendor and technology contracts, office leases and other real-estate arrangements, employment agreements, settlement agreements, and related contractual matters.
- Lead, mentor, and develop attorneys and support professionals through organizational growth, increased demand, and operational change while maintaining high standards of judgment, accountability, professionalism, and performance.
- Increased annual firm revenue approximately 144% through strategic business decisions, organizational growth, talent development, process improvement, and disciplined operational and financial management.
- Developed and implemented organizational policies, controls, workflows, and operating processes, strengthening compliance, consistency, accountability, risk management, service delivery, and organizational effectiveness.
- Directed selection, implementation, and organizational adoption of a new case-management technology platform, translating operational requirements into improved workflows, information management, process consistency, and efficiency.
- Oversee financial and operational decisions involving resource allocation, staffing, technology investment, vendor spend, service delivery, organizational sustainability, and strategic growth.
- Coordinate cross-functional legal and business workstreams involving attorneys, financial professionals, technology providers, experts, consultants, and other stakeholders to execute strategies responsive to legal requirements and business objectives.
- Translated complex legal and business issues into clear, actionable guidance for clients, professionals, judicial officers, and stakeholders; adapted recommendations to varied audiences and levels of sophistication.
- Present frequently to legal, judicial, professional, and business audiences, including both small decision-making groups and large gatherings; comfortable using dynamic presentation technology to communicate complex issues persuasively.
LAW CLERK
Douglas County District Court
Castle Rock, CO
11.2010 - 08.2011
- Briefed and presented significant legal issues to the Court, synthesizing legal authorities and competing arguments into concise, practical analysis.
- Researched and analyzed complex statutory, procedural, and substantive legal issues and prepared written work product supporting judicial decision-making.
- Managed docket and administered Court's caseload, gaining insight into litigation strategy, judicial decision-making, and effective advocacy.
- Supported Hon. Angela Arkin and Chief Judge Paul King during judicial sessions, contributing to case management and courtroom efficiency.
LOGISTICS & STRATEGY CONSULTANT
Sonoran Sun Shutters, S.A. de C.V.
Guaymas, Mexico
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Conducted strategic and operational analysis for international manufacturing company, assessing shipping, real estate, operational, and reinvestment costs to inform decision-making.
- Developed and presented actionable findings and recommendations to owners, investors, and management to enhance business operations and support expansion initiatives.
- Facilitated relocation to larger manufacturing facility while implementing new production techniques and operational improvements to optimize workflow.
- Worked primarily in a Spanish-speaking international business environment, developing cross-cultural communication, analysis, and stakeholder-management skills.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law
Denver, CO12-2011
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business
Denver, CO11-2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - International Business
Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL05-2003
Skills
- Policy creation and oversight
- Financial strategy and results orientation
- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
- Strategic planning and risk management
- Litigation and trial skills
- Case review and resolution strategies
- Public speaking and ethical leadership
- Ethical governance practices
- Results-driven mindset
- Risk assessment strategies
- Courtroom experience
- Case analysis techniques
- Dispute resolution expertise
- Collaborative mindset
- Dispute resolution
- Vendor management
Certifications
Certificate in Mediation - Phoenix Strategies | Certificate in Collaborative Law - Colorado Bar Association | TEFL - Caledonian Institute, Prague | Spanish: Advanced Proficiency | Italian: Intermediate (B2)
Professional Recogniation
Douglas Elbert Bar Association - Professionalism Award, 2026 | Best Lawyers in America - 2024-Present | Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers - 2022-Present | Super Lawyers - 2017-Present | Avvo Superb Rating - 2019-Present | NAFL Top 40 Under 40 - 2016
Early Career & Leadership Experience
PROGRAM DIRECTOR | Geneva Glen Camp | Indian Hills, CO | Summers 2000-2005
Directed daily operations, programming, staffing, and activities while maintaining compliance with ACA and governmental standards. Developed and implemented a leadership-development program focused on responsibility, teamwork, and community leadership.
Affiliations
- Colorado Bar Association
- Denver Bar Association
- Douglas Elbert Bar Association
- Arapahoe County Bar Association
- Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee
- Minoru Yasui Inn of Court
- Board Member - Colorado Co-Parenting Cooperative
- Member - Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Timeline
MANAGING ATTORNEY
Hinds and Hinds Family Law, P.C.
05.2012 - Current
LAW CLERK
Douglas County District Court
11.2010 - 08.2011
LOGISTICS & STRATEGY CONSULTANT
Sonoran Sun Shutters, S.A. de C.V.
08.2003 - 05.2005
J.D. - Law
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - International Business
Eckerd College