Edward A. Gleason

Ed Gleason is a trial lawyer whose practice emphasizes commercial litigation and arbitration. He has first chaired more than fifty trials in state and federal courts throughout Colorado. He also has tried several cases to arbitrators, and argued numerous appeals in the Colorado Court of Appeals and the Colorado and Wyoming Supreme Courts.

Ed is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only fellowship of exceptional trial lawyers in the United States and Canada, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation-only organization of experienced trial lawyers dedicated to the promotion of civility and professionalism. He has been continuously listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2015, and is one of only 128 lawyers who have been listed in Colorado Super Lawyers for 20 consecutive years.

Ed is a graduate of Stanford Law School. Prior to law school, he was a certified public accountant and worked for a Big Eight accounting firm. Ed has long been active in professional and nonprofit organizations in Colorado Springs. He is a past President of the El Paso County Bar Association and has chaired the boards of Pikes Peak United Way, YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region, Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, and the El Paso County Bar Foundation.

Representative Matters

Prosecution and defense of breach of commercial contract and business tort claims
Representation of insurers and insureds in commercial liability, employment, E&O, health, professional liability, and title insurance disputes
Representation of banks and borrowers in collection and lender liability actions
Challenges to and enforcement of non-competition and trade secret covenants
Representation of franchisees and licensees in business franchise and license disputes
Defense of employers in employment contract cases
Representation of commercial landlords and tenants in complex commercial lease disputes
Representation of local governments in defense of challenges to legality of permit fees
Representation of professional firms and individuals in partnership dissolution and withdrawal disputes
Defense of professional liability claims against lawyers and real estate brokers
Challenges to constitutionality of state statutes and local government ordinances

Education

J.D., Stanford Law School
B.S. Business (Accounting), Colorado State University

Professional and Community Involvement

Professional Affiliations

American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow; Colorado State Committee, Member, 2012-2017
American Board of Trial Advocates, Member
Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
El Paso Country Bar Foundation, Board of Directors, 2008–2013; Chair, 2012–2013; 2022–present
Colorado Judicial Institute, Board of Directors, 2015–2021
Ben Wendelken Inn of Court, Charter Member, 1993–2017
El Paso County Bar Association, President, 1997–1998
Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado, Board of Trustees, 2007–2013; Secretary, 2011–2013

Community

Pikes Peak Marathon, Inc., Board of Directors, 2015-2023
Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, Board of Directors, 2013-2020; Chair, 2016-2019
Sisters of St. Francis of Colorado Springs, Benefits Review Committee, 2015-present
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Board of Directors, 2013-2019
YMCA of the USA Region IV (West) Subcommittee of National Committee on Membership Standards, 2010-2021; Chair, 2013-2019
YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region, Board of Directors, 2006-2015; Chair, 2009-2011
Catholic Charities of Colorado Springs, Board of Directors, 2000-2006; Chair, 2001-2004
Pikes Peak United Way, Board of Trustees, 1995-2005; Chair, 2001-2005

Activities and Honors

The Best Lawyers in America – Commercial Litigation, 2015-2025
Colorado Super Lawyers – Business Litigation, 2006-2025
El Paso County Bar Foundation’s Founders Award, 2019
Exceptional Service Award – American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project, 2013