Colin Barnacle is a partner in the Labor and Employment and Litigation practice groups at Greenspoon Marder. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in traditional labor issues such as elections, collective bargaining, and arbitration, as well as employment matters regarding discrimination, harassment, disability, FMLA, non-compete agreements, and trade secret misappropriation. Mr. Barnacle has also successfully represented clients in federal and state wage and hour class actions across the country.
Mr. Barnacle provides strategic advice and litigation support, serving a diverse client base from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses. His practical, business-oriented approach is informed by his in-house experience as head of international labor and employment for two large, publicly traded corporations, allowing him to align legal strategies with business goals.
He is also a skilled trainer, frequently working with executives and human resource professionals to develop proactive policies that minimize legal risks while fostering positive workplace environments. He regularly advises clients on workforce restructuring, compliance with evolving employment laws, and best practices for handling sensitive workplace investigations.
Outside of work, Mr. Barnacle is a passionate sports fan, particularly of the Denver Broncos, and enjoys attending various sporting events. He also considers himself to be a dog whisperer and is an avid admirer of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural legacy.
Bar Admissions
- Colorado
Education
- J.D., University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 2001
- Order of St. Ives
- Denver University Law Review, General Editor
- B.A., cum laude, Amherst College, Political Science, 1998