Steven T. Monson
About
Steven T. Monson is originally from Nebraska, but moved to Colorado over 35 years ago to practice law, initially working in Gunnison until moving to the Springs for more mild temperatures. Steve and his family have been happy to call Colorado Springs home for over 30 years. Steve enjoys skiing, hunting, fly fishing, biking, traveling, and trail running.
Professional Experience
- Monson, Cummins, Shohet & Farr, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO, Of Counsel, January, 2016 - present
- Felt, Monson & Culichia, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO, Of Counsel, 2013 - 2015, Member, 1994 - 2012
- Berniger, Berg, Rioth & Diver, P.C., Colorado Springs, CO, Associate, August 1984 - August 1988, Partner, August 1988 - August 1994
- Bratton and Monson, Gunnison, CO, Associate, August 1981 - August 1983, Partner, August 1983 - July 1984
Education
- University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska, Juris Doctor, May 1981
- University of Nebraska Law Review
- Order of the Coif
- University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Nebraska, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, 1978
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Christopher D. Cummins
About
Chris is a founding member/partner in Monson, Cummins, Shohet, & Farr, LLC. Chris was born and raised in Colorado, growing up in Greeley before moving to Colorado Springs. Chris has been practicing law in Colorado since 2003. As a lifetime resident of Colorado, Chris enjoys many outdoor activities with friends and his wife and two sons, including hiking, hunting, fishing, camping, skiing, live music, and exploring Colorado's vast network of 4x4 trails.
Professional Experience
- Monson, Cummins, Shohet & Farr LLC, Colorado Springs, CO, Partner, January, 2016 - present
- Felt, Monson & Culichia, LLC, Partner, Colorado Springs, CO, 2011 - 2015, Associate, 2003 - 2010
- Burns, Figa & Will, P.C., Englewood, CO, Law Clerk, May, 2002 - June, 2003
- Fowler, Schimberg, & Flanagan, P.C., Denver, CO, Law Clerk, September, 2001 - February, 2002
Education
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, Colorado, Juris Doctorate - May, 2003
- Environmental Internship with J. Kemper Will, Esq., February, 2002 - May, 2002
- University of Denver Water Law Review, Staff Member, 2002 - 2003
- Student Law Office - Mediation Clinic, Mediator, Spring, 2003
- University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, B.S., General Business - May, 1993
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David M. Shohet
About
David is a founding member/partner in Monson, Cummins, Shohet & Farr, LLC. David has practiced law in Colorado since 2005. David grew up in California and then attended Colorado State University for his undergraduate degree where he played football for the Rams and was selected All Mountain West Conference in 2001. David and his wife love all that Colorado has to offer and find themselves outdoors much of the time be it hiking, skiing, or enjoying numerous other activities.
Professional Experience
- Monson, Cummins, Shohet & Farr, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO, Partner, January, 2016 - present
- Felt, Monson & Culichia, LLC, Colorado Springs, CC, Partner, 2013 - 2015, Associate, 2006 - 2012
- White & Jankowski, Denver, CO, Law Clerk, July 2004 - October 2004
- City of Fort Collins, Natural Resources, Fort Collins, CO, Environmental Planner, January 2002 - July 2002
Education
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, Colorado, Juris Doctor, May 2005
- Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, Bachelor of Science, Environmental Health, August 2002
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Ryan W. Farr
About
Ryan is a member/partner in Monson, Cummins, Shohet & Farr. Ryan was born and raised in Colorado, growing up in Greeley before moving to Ft. Collins to attend Colorado State University for his undergraduate degree. Ryan lived in Jacksonville, Florida while attending law school, but was drawn back to Colorado by the mountains, activities, and weather. Being a Coloradan, Ryan enjoys a myriad of outdoor activities including mountain biking, rafting hiking, and fishing.
Professional Experience
- Monson, Cummins, Shohet & Farr, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO, Partner, 2016 - present
- Felt, Monson & Culichia, LLC, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Associate, October, 2013 - December, 2015
- Colorado 19th Judicial District, Greeley, CO, Deputy District Attorney, May 2008 - September 2013
- Colorado District Court Judge, Colorado 19th Judicial District, Greeley, CO, Law Clerk, May 2006 - August 2006; August 2007 - September 2007
Education
- Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida, Juris Doctor, May 2007
- Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, Bachelor of Science: Wildlife Biology, 2002
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W. James Tilton
About
James is an associate at Monson, Cummins, Shohet & Farr. James was born in Colorado Springs and was raised throughout Colorado with much time spent living in the West Slope. His living throughout Colorado resulted in a great love for the outdoors. When not working, James spends his time in the outdoors, whether it be rock climbing, motorcycle riding, to snow boarding and hiking, activity is in his blood.
Professional Experience
- Monson, Cummins, Shohet & Farr, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO, Associate, July 2022 - present
- Colorado 7th Judicial District, Montrose, CO, Deputy District Attorney, July 2020 - July 2022.
- Fleming & Lowenberg, Montrose, CO, Associate, March 2019 - July 2020
- Colorado 22nd Judicial District, District Attorney Fellowship, Cortez, CO, August 2016 - December 2018
Education
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, CO, Juris Doctor
- Senior Staff Editor for Water Law Review
- Scholastic Excellence Award for for Oil and Gas Law
- University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO, Bachelor of Arts: Psychology major and Mathematics minor, 2012
- Cum Laude
- Dean's list
Contact
719-471-1212
Sedona E. Chavez
About
Sedona is an associate at Monson, Cummins, Shohet & Farr. Sedona grew up in Monterey, California before moving to Arizona to earn her undergraduate degree in Agribusiness. She later moved to rural Vermont for law school, where she focused her studies on water and agriculture law. Sedona has been living in Colorado since 2020 and in her free time, she enjoys crocheting and other crafts, listening to ABBA, traveling, and spending time with friends, family, and her rescue animals.
Professional Experience
- Monson, Cummins, Shohet & Farr, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO, Associate, July 2023 - present
- Colorado 4th Judicial District, Colorado Springs, CO, Deputy District Attorney, January 2021 - July 2023.
- Food and Agriculture Clinic at Vermont Law School, South Royalton, VT, Student Clinician and Advanced Student Clinician, January 2019 - May 2019 and January 2020 - May 2020
- Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, New York, New York, Legal Intern, June 2019 - August 2019
Education
- Vermont Law School, South Royalton, VT, Juris Doctor, 2020
- Staff Editor and Symposium Editor, Vermont Journal of Environmental Law, Vol. 21
- University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Bachelor of Science, cum laude, Major in Agribusiness Economics and Management, 2017
Contact
719-471-1212
Paul J. Raymond
About
Paul is an associate at Monson, Cummins, Shohet & Farr. Originally from South Florida, Paul moved to Colorado in 2012 to explore the West’s rivers and creeks. Paul enjoys all types of outdoor activities from skiing to mountain biking, but his love for whitewater kayaking led him to pursue a career in water resources management. When not at work, you can almost certainly find him on one of Colorado’s many rivers
Professional Experience
- Monson, Cummins, Shohet & Farr, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO, Associate, July 2023 - present
- Huckstep Law, LLC, Crested Butte, CO, Legal Assistant, September 2022 - November 2022
- Western Mining Action Project, Lyons, CO, Legal Intern, December 2021 - May 2022
- High Country Conservation Advocates, Crested Butte, CO, Lead Coordinator, June 2021 - August 2021
- The Oh Be Joyful Race, Crested Butte, CO, Manager, January 2018 - present
Education
- University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, Denver, CO, Juris Doctor, 2022
- Staff Editor Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
- Certificate of specialization in Environmental and Natural Resources Law
- Western State Colorado University, Gunnison, CO, Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, Major in Recreation and Outdoor Education and Minor in History, 2018
Contact
719-471-1212