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Samuel L. Pemberton

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Partner, Holt & Hale LLPDenver

In practice
34 years
Languages
English
Reviews
4.5 (5)
Last verified
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About

Rankings

Score ledger

Business in Denver · ranking v1.0.0
53.9

Each row shows the component score (0–100), its weight and the points it adds. Open a row to see the records it is based on.

Credentials25 × 20%

Active licence on record but not yet verified against the issuing body.

  • Colorado licence — unverified
Relevant experience100 × 15%

28 years practising in this area.

  • Relevant years counted: 28
Specialization85 × 15%

Primary practice area; practises in 3 area(s) in total.

  • Practice areas: 3
Verified reputation57 × 15%

5 review(s) from 2 source(s), 1.274 effective after recency, verification and authority weighting. Adjusted rating 3.29/5.

  • Source #3: 1.04 effective reviews
  • Source #4: 0.234 effective reviews
Professional recognition1 × 10%

1 recognition(s); weighted value 0.02.

  • Trial Advocacy Distinction (2015) — unverified
Relevant track record29 × 10%

4 sourced matter(s); weighted value 1.021.

  • Commercial contract dispute (demo record) (2012)
  • Protective order hearing (demo record) (2022) — unverified
  • Interstate custody jurisdiction dispute (demo record) (2024) — unverified
  • Commercial contract dispute (demo record) (2024)
Client experience40 × 5%

Too few enquiries to measure responsiveness; neutral value blended with verified review volume.

  • Verified reviews: 3
Profile & data quality90 × 5%

9 of 10 profile fields complete.

  • Missing: Photo
Data freshness60 × 5%

Never verified; last updated 12 days ago (40% penalty).

  • Updated: 2026-09-03

Ranking history

Position in business rankings in Denver, most recent first.

CalculatedPositionScore
13 Oct 2026#1 of 753.9

Licences and qualifications

JurisdictionIssuing bodyNumberAdmittedStatus
ColoradoColorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney RegistrationDEMO-US-1081481992activeNot verified
  • J.D., Gulf State University Law Center (1991)
  • LL.M., Commonwealth Law Institute (1998)

Recognition

  • Trial Advocacy Distinction (2015)

    Society of Trial Counsel (fictional)

    Unverified

Sourced matters

  • Interstate custody jurisdiction dispute (demo record)

    Denver tribunal · 2024 · Family

    Unverified
  • Commercial contract dispute (demo record)

    Denver trial court · 2024 · Business

  • Protective order hearing (demo record)

    Denver appellate court · 2022 · Family

    Unverified
  • Commercial contract dispute (demo record)

    Denver tribunal · 2012 · Business

Reviews

4.5

5 reviews

  • Verified client reviews (demo fixture)

    4.5 from 3 reviews, 3 verified

  • Open review platform (demo fixture)

    4.5 from 2 reviews, 0 verified

  • Kwame M.25 Sept 2025Unverified

    Thorough and calm under pressure. Would hire again.

  • Laura M.23 Jun 2025Verified client

    Thorough and calm under pressure. Would hire again.

  • Chloe B.29 Sept 2024Verified client

    Well prepared for the hearing and kept me informed throughout.

  • Aisha B.15 Jan 2021Verified client

    Responsive by phone and email; the fee estimate matched the final bill.

  • Fatima K.7 Dec 2020Unverified

    Thorough and calm under pressure. Would hire again.

Offices

  • DenverMain office

    Holt & Hale LLP

    124 Union Plaza, 80237

Data sources

Every fact on this profile is linked to the record it came from. Profile last changed 3 Sept 2026.

  • Licensing registry import (demo fixture)Licensing registry1 record
  • Verified client reviews (demo fixture)Review source3 records
  • Open review platform (demo fixture)Review source2 records
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