our team
Todd Elenz
Todd has practiced in Steamboat Springs, Colorado throughout his entire career. As a litigator and transactional attorney in a small town with a vibrant business community, Todd has handled a very wide variety of matters.
Todd regularly handles business and real estate transactional work, estate planning, and general litigation. Over the years, he has handled private placement securities offerings, construction defect actions, personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, felonies, misdemeanors and landlord-tenant disputes.
Todd's primary clients include businesses, individuals, nonprofits, homeowner associations, fiduciaries, trusts and estates.
In addition to practicing law, Todd teaches business law at Colorado Mountain College.
Sara Strom
Sara Strom has practiced at top tier law firms in the Midwest. She concentrates her practice in general liability litigation, civil litigation, and personal injury. She is adept at handling exposure issues and personal injury claims resolving matters involving catastrophic loss, property damage, premises liability, product liability, insurance coverage, and contractual disputes.
Throughout her career, Sara has drafted and argued numerous successful dispositive motions in both state and federal courts. She has won trials in both Illinois and Colorado, and has obtained multi-million dollar settlements successfully advocating for her clients.
She has represented insurers, excess insurers, motor carriers, transportation and logistics companies, as well as large corporations in various industries.
She is fluent in Romanian and conversant in Spanish.
David Maris
David’s connection to the legal system in Routt County is deep- before becoming a lawyer, he was a carpenter who helped to build the Courthouse. He has appeared in that courthouse as a Deputy District Attorney, a defendant, and a defense attorney. In fact, David first decided to become a lawyer after he represented himself in a speeding ticket case and won the trial in the Steamboat Springs municipal court. This unique perspective has allowed David to counsel clients both strategically, and with a deep understanding of what they are going through.
David’s experience as a trial lawyer and nearly 30 year resident of Routt County gives him an insider’s view of the legal system, in both the criminal and civil arenas. He has a wide range of experience and a solid understanding of the issues clients may be facing. David focuses his practice on criminal defense including DUI/DWAI, drug offenses, domestic violence, misdemeanor crimes, and felony offenses.
While not fluent in Spanish, David can communicate effectively and frequently represents clients who only speak Spanish (occasionally utilizing a translator).
Don McLaughlin
Don McLaughlin brings more than 25 years of litigation and entrepreneurial experience. His legal practice focuses on complex civil litigation involving business disputes, real estate, trust and probate matters, and personal injury.
Don's career includes public service as a Municipal Prosecutor and Assistant District Attorney. He previously practiced commercial litigation at Sherman & Howard and served as senior litigation counsel for a Fortune 500 and Steamboat Ski & Resort. Don is also a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of a pioneering legal consulting, technology, and managed services firm that was acquired in 2014.
We are proud to welcome Don to our team and look forward to the experience, insight, and leadership he brings to our clients.
Michael MacMaster
Michael is the foundational engine of the firm. As the firm's office manager, he combines ironclad reliability with a sharp, investigative mind, ensuring that no detail is overlooked and every case is meticulously prepared for success.
A natural problem-solver, Michael thrives in the face of complex challenges. Whether he is tracking down elusive information, untangling paper trails, or developing creative strategies to streamline litigation, he operates with total independence and precision. At this firm, Michael is more than a legal professional, he is the person who gets things done, making him an indispensable asset to our firm and a dedicated advocate for our clients.