Cross Law
1
Overview
Denver construction, business, and personal injury litigation

Your case matters.
So does everything it puts on hold.

Cross Law helps Colorado clients understand what is at stake, choose a path, and pursue an outcome that makes sense in the rest of their lives.
Talk With Cross Law
Denver, Colorado
What's at stake
An unpaid project can put a crew and a business in limbo.
A dispute between owners can follow you into every workday.
A serious injury can change your routine, your income, and your plans.
On the job site
Find your situation
You do not have to know the right legal term. Start with what is in front of you.
Construction dispute
Payment, liens, delays, defects
Business dispute
Contracts, ownership, trade secrets
Serious injury
Accountability and compensation
2
Problems
It may have started with one thing.
Now it touches everything around it.
Swipe, then tap a card →
01 / 09
Problem
01 of 09
The work is finished.
The payment has not come.
Problem
02 of 09
A lien is holding
up a property sale or refinance.
Problem
03 of 09
The project stopped, but
the costs did not.
Problem
04 of 09
A partner dispute is
taking over the business.
Problem
05 of 09
The deal closed. The
money never arrived.
Problem
06 of 09
A claim against you
does not tell the whole story.
Problem
07 of 09
An insurer wants answers
while you are still recovering.
Problem
08 of 09
Medical appointments and missed
work keep adding up.
Problem
09 of 09
A deadline is coming,
and you do not know what it means.
3
Practice areas
A starting point
for what you are facing.
You do not have to know the right legal term. Tell us where things stand and what you need to protect.
A — Construction
Construction litigation
Payment, project, and property disputes

The problem

The invoice is overdue. The scope changed halfway through. Someone walked off the job, ended the contract, or says the work was defective. Each side may have documents, deadlines, and a different account of what happened.

Who we represent

Colorado owners, contractors, and subcontractors

Disputes involving

Payment, contracts, liens, terminations, delays, and defects

How we help

We work to understand the project as it actually unfolded, then pursue a practical result—whether that means getting paid, resolving a claim, or clearing the way for the property and project to move forward.

Talk With Cross Law
B — Business
Business litigation
Protect what you built

The problem

A broken agreement can threaten more than the value of the deal. An ownership conflict can stall decisions. A lawsuit can pull your attention away from employees, customers, and the business you are trying to run.

Who we represent

Companies and their owners

Disputes involving

Contract, ownership, trade-secret, and other business disputes

How we help

Understand the exposure, protect the company's position, and choose a course that accounts for both the legal stakes and the disruption of the case itself.

Talk With Cross Law
C — Injury
Personal injury litigation
Account for what changed

The problem

The accident was one day. Recovery can take much longer. You may be juggling treatment, time away from work, insurance calls, and uncertainty about what life will look like months from now.

Who we represent

People living with serious injuries

What we pursue

Accountability and compensation that reflect the harm done

How we help

We take time to understand not only how the injury happened, but how it has affected your work, daily life, and future.

Talk With Cross Law
4
Point of view
The outcome is
not just a number.
What it may be
The payment that keeps a business moving.
The dismissal of a claim that should not have stood.
A clearer path for a property or project.
Compensation that helps an injured person face what comes next.
The harder questions
What can the evidence support?
How long might this take?
What will it cost to get there?
What happens if the other side cannot pay?
A good strategy begins with that real-world objective. Mike approaches litigation as both advocate and counselor, with those questions on the table from the start.
5
Results
Some of the problems Mike has
helped resolve.
Construction
$500K
Payment withheld on a federal construction project
Mike pursued a bond claim for a subcontractor after a general contractor withheld payment. The surety paid approximately $500,000.
Business
DISMISSED
A business accused of stealing trade secrets
The case reached the first day of trial. That morning, Mike obtained dismissal of every claim against the business.
Injury
$1.4M
An injury in an icy accessible parking space
As lead counsel, Mike secured a $1.4 million jury verdict for a client injured after ice formed in an accessible space at a restaurant.
These are examples of prior matters. Results depend on the facts of each case and do not guarantee a similar outcome.
6
Approach
Clear about the fight.
Clear about the cost.
The reality
Litigation can be necessary. It can also be expensive, disruptive, and difficult to predict. A favorable decision is only useful if it addresses the problem you came in with—and, where money is involved, if recovery is realistic.
MERITS
The fight
What the evidence can support, and how strong the claim or defense really is.
+
COST
The cost
Time, expense, disruption, and whether recovery is realistic if you win.
=
A PLAN
Your path
A recommendation you understand the reasons behind, not just the next step on a legal calendar.
A
Preparing for trial
B
Pressing for a negotiated resolution
C
Rethinking the path when new facts change the picture
Where it starts
Every matter begins somewhere real. Tap to look closer.
01
THE JOB SITE
Worker on a construction siteTalk about what comes next. Contact us ↗
02
THE DRAWINGS
Architectural drawingsTalk about what comes next. Contact us ↗
03
THE DEAL
When an agreement breaks down, find a way forward.
Contact ↗
04
THE STRUCTURE
Architectural steel structureTalk about what comes next. Contact us ↗
05
THE CITY
Downtown DenverTalk about what comes next. Contact us ↗
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YOUR STORY
Talk With Cross Law
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Our team
Experience that reaches beyond
the courtroom.
Mike Cross
Founder · Attorney
Before law
Mike spent summers building warehouses in Indiana. He knows construction disputes begin with real work, people, schedules, and money.
Since 2006
He has represented clients in construction, business, and injury matters, and founded Cross Law in 2022 to bring that experience and a practical view of litigation to his own firm.
Elisa Taute
Paralegal · Firm manager
Since 2010
Elisa has worked in the legal field since 2010 and brings deep experience supporting complex civil litigation and keeping cases organized and moving.
Meet Mike and Elisa
8
Questions
You can start before
you have all the answers.
Q.01
Do I need to know what kind of claim I have?

No. Start with what happened, what is at risk, and what you hope will change. The legal questions can follow the facts.

No. Start with what happened, what is at risk, and what you hope will change. The legal questions can follow the facts.
Q.02
Is it too early to reach out?

You do not have to wait for a lawsuit. A demand, an unpaid invoice, a contract termination, or an insurer’s request can raise decisions worth discussing early. If you know of a deadline, please tell us when you contact the firm.

Q.03
Will this have to go to trial?

Not necessarily. Some matters resolve through negotiation or arbitration; others require trial. The right path depends on the evidence, the risks, the cost, and your goals.

9
Contact
You do not have to sort this
out alone.
Call
720.552.6121
Email
mike@cross.law
If a deadline is approaching, please call and mention it.
Tell us what happened and what you are most concerned about right now. Maybe you need to recover payment, answer a claim, protect a business, or understand the full impact of an injury.
What is your matter about?
Please do not include confidential or sensitive details in your initial message. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Est. 2022
Cross Law
Based in
Denver, Colorado
Practice
01
Construction
02
Business
03
Injury
Firm
04
Our Team
05
Contact
Call
720.552.6121
Start here
Talk With Cross Law
1
Overview
Denver construction, business, and personal injury litigation

Your case matters.
So does everything it puts on hold.

Denver, Colorado
What's at stake
An unpaid project can put a crew and a business in limbo.
A dispute between owners can follow you into every workday.
A serious injury can change your routine, your income, and your plans.
How we help
Cross Law helps Colorado clients understand what is at stake, choose a path, and pursue an outcome that makes sense in the rest of their lives.
Talk With Cross Law
Find your situation
You do not have to know the right legal term. Start with what is in front of you.
Construction dispute
Payment, liens, delays, defects
Learn more
Business dispute
Contracts, ownership, trade secrets
Learn more
Serious injury
Accountability and compensation
Learn more
Front Range, Colorado
2
Problems

It may have started
with one thing. Now it touches everything around it.

Problem
01 of 09
The work is finished.
The payment has not come.
Problem
02 of 09
A lien is holding
up a property sale or refinance.
Problem
03 of 09
The project stopped, but
the costs did not.
Problem
04 of 09
A partner dispute is
taking over the business.
Problem
05 of 09
The deal closed. The
money never arrived.
Problem
06 of 09
A claim against you
does not tell the whole story.
Problem
07 of 09
An insurer wants answers
while you are still recovering.
Problem
08 of 09
Medical appointments and missed
work keep adding up.
Problem
09 of 09
A deadline is coming,
and you do not know what it means.
3
Practice areas

A starting point
for what you are facing.

You do not have to know the right legal term. Tell us where things stand and what you need to protect.
A — Construction
Construction litigation
Payment, project, and property disputes
The problem
The invoice is overdue. The scope changed halfway through. Someone walked off the job, ended the contract, or says the work was defective. Each side may have documents, deadlines, and a different account of what happened.
Who we represent
Colorado owners, contractors, and subcontractors
Disputes involving
Payment, contracts, liens, terminations, delays, and defects
How we help
We work to understand the project as it actually unfolded, then pursue a practical result—whether that means getting paid, resolving a claim, or clearing the way for the property and project to move forward.
Learn About Construction Litigation
B — Business
Business litigation
Protect what you built
The problem
A broken agreement can threaten more than the value of the deal. An ownership conflict can stall decisions. A lawsuit can pull your attention away from employees, customers, and the business you are trying to run.
Who we represent
Companies and their owners
Disputes involving
Contract, ownership, trade-secret, and other business disputes
How we help
Understand the exposure, protect the company's position, and choose a course that accounts for both the legal stakes and the disruption of the case itself.
Learn About Business Litigation
C — Injury
Personal injury litigation
Account for what changed
The problem
The accident was one day. Recovery can take much longer. You may be juggling treatment, time away from work, insurance calls, and uncertainty about what life will look like months from now.
Who we represent
People living with serious injuries
What we pursue
Accountability and compensation that reflect the harm done
How we help
We take time to understand not only how the injury happened, but how it has affected your work, daily life, and future.
Learn About Injury Litigation
4
Point of view
The outcome is
not just a number.
What it may be
The payment that keeps a business moving.
The dismissal of a claim that should not have stood.
A clearer path for a property or project.
Compensation that helps an injured person face what comes next.
The harder questions
What can the evidence support?
How long might this take?
What will it cost to get there?
What happens if the other side cannot pay?
A good strategy begins with that real-world objective. Mike approaches litigation as both advocate and counselor, with those questions on the table from the start.
5
Results

Some of the problems
Mike has helped resolve.

Construction
$500K
Payment withheld on a federal construction project
Mike pursued a bond claim for a subcontractor after a general contractor withheld payment. The surety paid approximately $500,000.
Business
Dismissed
A business accused of stealing trade secrets
The case reached the first day of trial. That morning, Mike obtained dismissal of every claim against the business.
Injury
$1.4M
An injury in an icy accessible parking space
As lead counsel, Mike secured a $1.4 million jury verdict for a client injured after ice formed in an accessible space at a restaurant.
These are examples of prior matters. Results depend on the facts of each case and do not guarantee a similar outcome.
6
Approach

Clear about the fight.
Clear about the cost.

The reality
Litigation can be necessary. It can also be expensive, disruptive, and difficult to predict. A favorable decision is only useful if it addresses the problem you came in with—and, where money is involved, if recovery is realistic.
The fight
Merits
What the evidence can support, and how strong the claim or defense really is.
The cost
+
Cost
Time, expense, disruption, and whether recovery is realistic if you win.
Your path
=
A plan
A recommendation you understand the reasons behind, not just the next step on a legal calendar.
A
Preparing for trial
B
Pressing for a negotiated resolution
C
Rethinking the path when new facts change the picture

Where it starts

Every matter begins somewhere real. Hover or tap to look closer.

Start here
Your story
Talk With Cross Law
7
Our team

Experience that
reaches beyond
the courtroom.

Mike Cross
Founder · Attorney
Before law
Mike spent summers building warehouses in Indiana. He knows construction disputes begin with real work, people, schedules, and money.
Since 2006
He has represented clients in construction, business, and injury matters, and founded Cross Law in 2022 to bring that experience and a practical view of litigation to his own firm.
Meet Mike and Elisa
Elisa Taute
Paralegal · Firm Manager
Since 2010
Elisa has worked in the legal field since 2010 and brings deep experience supporting complex civil litigation and keeping cases organized and moving.
8
Questions

You can start before
you have all the answers.

Q.01
Do I need to know what kind of claim I have?
No. Start with what happened, what is at risk, and what you hope will change. The legal questions can follow the facts.
Q.02
Is it too early to reach out?
You do not have to wait for a lawsuit. A demand, an unpaid invoice, a contract termination, or an insurer's request can raise decisions worth discussing early. If you know of a deadline, please tell us when you contact the firm.
Q.03
Will this have to go to trial?
Not necessarily. Some matters resolve through negotiation or arbitration; others require trial. The right path depends on the evidence, the risks, the cost, and your goals.
9
Contact

You do not
have to sort this
out alone.

Call
720.552.6121
Email
mike@cross.law
If a deadline is approaching, please call and mention it.
Tell us what happened and what you are most concerned about right now. Maybe you need to recover payment, answer a claim, protect a business, or understand the full impact of an injury.
You do not need to package it as a legal argument before you get in touch. We will review your inquiry and contact you about whether the firm can help and what information would be useful next.
What is your matter about?
Please do not include confidential or sensitive details in your initial message. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.