Samantha L. Pryor

Samantha L. Pryor is a Denver attorney who represents clients in personal injury and employment matters in state and federal courts. Her practice includes car accidents, catastrophic injuries, premises liability, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. She has represented clients of different sizes in civil and commercial litigation and handles matters through trials, arbitrations, mediations, administrative proceedings, and negotiated resolutions.

Samantha earned her J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law and her B.A., magna cum laude, from Clark Atlanta University. She majored in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Accounting. She is admitted in Colorado, the US District Court for the District of Colorado, and the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Her academic background supports detailed legal research, analysis, and written advocacy.

Samantha has extensive experience in motions practice and has handled cases involving workplace disputes and serious personal injuries. She represents clients in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, slip-and-fall incidents, car accidents, and traumatic brain injuries. Her litigation experience includes jury and bench trials, arbitration, mediation, small claims proceedings, and administrative hearings. She has also resolved many cases through direct negotiation without requiring third-party mediation.

Samantha L. Pryor has received recognition for her legal work and professional service. She was named a Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2013 through 2022 and a Super Lawyer from 2024 through 2026. She was also named to the Denver Business Journal 40 Under 40 in 2017. Her service includes bar leadership, mentoring, mock trial programs, community education, and volunteer work supporting students and local organizations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Halliburton Law Firm, LLC
• Board of Governors, Denver Bar Association
• Vice Chair of Publications, American Bar Association, TIPS Corporate Counsel Committee (2009 to 2013)
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, Denver Bar Association
• Member, Sam Cary Bar Association
• Member, Colorado Women’s Bar Association

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of Denver College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Clark Atlanta University
  BA in Major: Business Administration – Finance & Accounting, Honors: Magna Cum Laude

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