For many years now, Graden has been handling transactions, advising on general counsel needs, and putting planning in place for businesses and their owners. He has developed skills to assist businesses in many industries navigate challenges in growing by acquisition and by developing people within a business. He has been on the Board of Directors for nearly two decades at Strong & Hanni Law Firm – spending eight of those years as its managing partner. He currently serves as the practice group leader in the business group at the firm, leading about 30 professionals. After hours Graden enjoys his family, serving in his church, working at a family orchard, and trail running.
Publications
- Co-Author of a four-volume series, West’s Colorado Practice Series – Tort and Insurance 2nd Edition, and the Annual Survey of Colorado Law.
- Annual Survey of Colorado Law 2000–2004 “Torts” Update
Professional Awards & Recognitions
- Past Chair of the Tax Section of the Utah Bar
- Recognized in Utah Business Magazine’s “Utah Legal Elite”
- Recognized as a Mountain States Super Lawyer by Mountain States Super Lawyers magazine
Education
- University of Denver, J.D., 1998
- Daniels College of Business, M.B.A., 1998
- Brigham Young University, B.S., 1995
Admissions
- Colorado State Bar, 1999
- Utah State Bar, 1999
- U.S. District Court, District of Utah, 1999
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, 1999
- Licensed in both state and federal courts in both jurisdictions.