Samantha L. Pryor, Esq. is an attorney and owner of The Halliburton Law Firm, LLC. Mrs. Pryor was born and raised in northeast Denver, Colorado. After graduating from Montbello High School, Mrs. Pryor attended Clark Atlanta University, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, with a double concentration in Finance and Accounting.
Upon graduating with honors from Clark Atlanta University, Mrs. Pryor returned to her roots in Denver, Colorado and attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College Of Law. In law school, Mrs. Pryor focused her studies on business law, securities, contracts, and general civil litigation. Mrs. Pryor began her litigation training while attending law school. Mrs. Pryor was selected as a student attorney in the Civil Litigation Clinic and represented indigent clients in civil protective order cases and landlord-tenant matters in Court. She has also interned with the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel, the First Judicial District Attorney's Office, and Isaacson Rosenbaum, PC, a former, prominent Denver law firm.
Mrs. Pryor was admitted to practice law on October 22, 2007. After earning her law license, Mrs. Pryor was hired as an associate attorney at a prestigious law firm in Denver, Colorado. As an associate attorney, she established valuable relationships and gained invaluable training and experience representing large businesses in civil and commercial litigation matters.
With a passion for business and service, Mrs. Pryor formed The Halliburton Law Firm, LLC on September 4, 2012 to grown and expand her legal practice. During her years of practice, Mrs. Pryor has successfully represented individuals and businesses in all aspects of business, employment, personal injury, appeals, civil lawsuits and pre-litigation matters. Mrs. Pryor also formed Resolution Advocates in October, 2016, where she serves as a Mediator and assists individuals and businesses resolve conflicts outside of court. In her free time, Mrs. Pryor loves serving her community, being with her family and friends, and enjoying Colorado's beautiful scenery. She is also a devout Denver Broncos fan! Go Broncos!
Awards and Recognitions
• Denver Business Journal 2017 40 Under 40
• Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
• Colorado Bar Foundation Fellow, 2018-present
Legal Memberships and Appointments
• Colorado Supreme Court Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Appointed Member, 2010-present
• Denver Bar Association Board of Governors, 2017-present
• American Bar Association TIPS Corporate Counsel Committee Vice Chair of Publications, 2009-2013
• Colorado Bar Association, Member, 2007-present
• Denver Bar Association, Member, 2007-present
• Sam Cary Bar Association, 2004-present
• Colorado Women's Bar Association – 2017
Prior Legal Work History
• Hall & Evans, L.L.C., Associate Attorney, March 2008-August 2012
• First Judicial District Attorney's Office, Legal Intern, February 2007-May 2007
• Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel, Summer Law Clerk, May 2006-August 2006
• Isaacson Rosenbaum, Summer Law Clerk, May 2005-August 2005
Business/Community Involvement
• University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Speaker/Mentor
• Regional High School Mock Trial Tournament, Volunteer Judge
• BBI Professional – Advisory Board, Expert Legal Facilitator/Speaker
• Colorado State High School Mock Trial Tournament, Volunteer Judge
• Rachel B. Noel Middle School Career Day, Speaker
• John Dewey Mock Trial, Volunteer Judge
• Northeast Academy - Constitutional Law Day, Speaker
• Montbello High School, Mentor/Speaker
• Florence Crittenton High School - Speaker
• Colorado High School Career Day – Panelist
• Colorado High School Mock Interviews – Mentor/Interviewer
• INROADS, Colorado – Speaker/Mentor
• PBS, The New Black Experience – Speaker/Interviewee
• Black CEO Tour – Speaker
• Jack and Jill Beautillion – Panelist/Mentor
• Dream Culture, Stedman Elementary – Panelist
• The Illusion of School Choice, Our Denver Our Schools – Speaker
• Urban Leadership Foundation, Panelist/Speaker
• Breaking the Grass Ceiling Cannabis Summit – Panelist/Speaker
• Black Parent Empowerment Summit, Our Voice Our Schools – Facilitator/Speaker
• African American Young Ladies Summit – Group Leader/Mentor
Publications
• “EEOC Issues New Technical Assistance Document Regarding Waivers of Discrimination Claims in Employee Severance Agreements” published in Hall & Evans, LLC Newsletter and ABA TIPS Corporate Counsel Committee Newsletter, 2009
• Hall & Evans Litigation Reporter
Outside the Office
Mrs. Pryor is a Colorado native and a devout Denver Broncos fan. When not helping clients resolve their disputes, Mrs. Pryor loves spending time with friends and family and enjoying Colorado's beautiful scenery.
