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  • Ralph A. Cantafio, Esq.
  • Richard L. Eddington, Esq.
  • Mark J. Fischer, Esq.
  • Reed F. Morris, Esq.
  • Jay M. Cranmer, Esq.
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I was raised in Devon, Pennsylvania, relocating to San Diego with my family when I was 16. After graduating from La Jolla High School, I earned my Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. While attending the University of Colorado School of Law, I was fortunate to clerk in Steamboat Springs. I was even more fortunate to be offered a job as an Associate there and never left.

My wife, Denise, and I raised our two daughters in Steamboat. I am the Municipal Judge in Oak Creek, on the Board of Directors at the Old Town Hot Springs, and attend the Episcopal Church. Denise and I enjoy travel, our daughters and grandchildren as well as the many friendships that we have built over the years.

And, by the way, I love art. I hope you enjoy the photos on this website of the original paintings by Ferjo, Ford Smith, Leni-Dael and Sergey Cherepakhin displayed in our offices.

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As the owner of a five attorney general practice, Mr. Cantafio possesses extensive experience in civil litigation and commercial transactions. His practice requires regular representation of clients in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and those District Courts statewide, as well as the United States District Court. His caseload emphasizes law related to commercial, corporate, construction, and oil and gas law.

Current Professional Positions:

• Owner, The Law Office of Ralph A. Cantafio, P.C., Steamboat Springs, Colorado
• Owner/Broker of Real Living Professional Group, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
• Municipal Court Judge – Town of Oak Creek, Colorado
  

Professional Employment History:

• Cantafio and Hardy-Moore; Partner, 1992 - 2001
• McGill Professional Law Corporation; Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Associate Attorney, 1986 - 1992
• Central Pennsylvania Legal Services; Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Staff Attorney, 1985 - 1986

Practice Areas:

Business and Commercial Litigation	Corporate Law
Business Organization	Real Estate Law
Business Representation	Oil and Gas Law
Civil Litigation	Mineral Interests
Construction Law and Litigation

Bar Admissions:

Colorado, 1986
North Carolina, 1993
Pennsylvania, 1985
Wyoming, 2004
Utah, 2005
U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 1986
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1996
U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1989
U.S. Supreme Court, 1990
U.S. Tax Court, 1990

Education:

University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, Colorado, 1984, J.D.
Colorado School of Mines, 1992, M.S., Major: Mineral Economics
University of Nevada at Las Vegas, 1981, B.A., Major: History

Professional Associations and Memberships:

National Association of Royalty Owners, Member
Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute, Member
American Association of Professional Landmen, Member