Edward A. Gleason

Ed Gleason is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a seasoned trial lawyer whose practice focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration. With over fifty first chair trials in state and federal courts throughout Colorado, plus extensive arbitration experience, Ed brings deep courtroom expertise to business disputes. Beyond his trial work, Ed has handled numerous appeals before the Colorado Court of Appeals and the Colorado and Wyoming Supreme Courts.

Ed is a graduate of Stanford Law School. His background as a former certified public accountant provides valuable insight into the financial complexities often at the heart of commercial litigation. He has earned consistent recognition including twenty consecutive years of listing in Colorado Super Lawyers (one of only 128 Colorado lawyers with this distinction), listings in Best Lawyers in America since 2015 and Benchmark Litigation’s Litigation Stars for 2026, and membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates

Deeply committed to the Colorado Springs community, Ed has led numerous nonprofit organizations as board chair, including Pikes Peak United Way, Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado, YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region, and Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado. He has also served on the boards of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and the Pikes Peak Marathon, and he is a past President of the El Paso County Bar Association.

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
El Paso County 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, 2015-2025
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 Southern Colorado, 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, 2015-2026
Colorado Super Lawyers – Business Litigation, 2006-2026
Benchmark Litigation – Litigation Stars, 2026 edition
El Paso County Bar Foundation’s Founders Award, 2019
Exceptional Service Award – American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project, 2013