
As one of the founding members of Haddon, Morgan and Foreman, Hal Haddon’s practice focuses on representing individuals and companies in white collar crime, complex civil litigation, and government investigations. He has broad expertise in many areas of criminal and civil litigation in state and federal courts across the country.
Hal consistently has been recognized by his peers as one of the top trial attorneys in the country and he is well known for his vigorous representation of individuals and companies in high profile criminal and civil litigation.
Before forming the firm in 1976 with Brian Morgan, Hal served as Chief Trial Deputy for the Colorado Public Defender’s Office and briefly taught criminal trial advocacy as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Denver School of Law. He continues to lecture on criminal justice and litigation topics around the country.
A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Hal has served on numerous ABA national committees and task forces seeking to reform the criminal justice system.
Hal has been active in his community for many decades, serving on the Board of Trustees for Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado and the boards of directors for Fresh Start, Inc., the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Colorado and the Duke Law School Board of Visitors.
Hal was the Campaign Manager for Colorado U.S. Senator Gary Hart’s 1974 and 1980 campaigns as well as the National Political Director for Senator Hart’s Presidential Campaign in 1987. He also served as the Finance Chairman for Colorado Governor Richard Lamm’s 1978 campaign.