THOMAS PATRICK DUGAN

Education

Fordham University (B.A. Philosophy, 1972). Hofstra University (J.D. 1975; class rank 5/165; Moot Court; Graduation Award for highest grades in Uniform Commercial Code).  

Member, Hofstra Law Review 1974-1975

Martindale-Hubbell

AV Rating (30+ years)

Admitted to Practice

State of Colorado (Reg. No. 13576); State of New Mexico (Reg. No. 6229); State of New York; State of Alabama; Southern Ute Tribal Court; U.S. District Court of Colorado; U.S. District Court of New Mexico; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama; U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; U.S. Court of Appeals (10th Circuit); U.S. Supreme Court.

Experience

1 year in Securities Litigation Section of Cahill, Gordon & Reindel, a large "Wall Street" law firm; 3 years as general counsel of a domestic manufacturing company located in Montgomery, Alabama; 3 years based in Sugarland, Texas, as general counsel for division of Schlumberger, Ltd., with responsibilities including international and domestic corporate matters, litigation management, indemnity agreements, compliance with government regulations and general contract matters; 36 years in a general practice in Durango, Colorado, with experience in oil and gas related matters, business matters, real estate, civil litigation and probate or estate matters; represented Colorado Petroleum Association during 2008 COGCC comprehensive rule making; involved in 20 year class action lawsuit involving royalty payments 

Community Service 

School District 9 - R Board Member 1993 - 2001 ( "Lawyer Tom Dugan has been a thoughtful and articulate president." Durango Herald Editorial ) 

President, La Plata County Humane Society 1984 - 1985