Overview
Lance is a civil litigator and commercial attorney who represents individuals, businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits in commercial transactions, bankruptcy proceedings, and litigation at every level of state and federal court in Colorado.
Lance’s litigation experience includes representing plaintiffs and defendants in matters involving consumer protection, business owner disputes, protected persons and conservators, contracts, negligence, fraud, theft, racketeering, judgment collection, restrictive employment covenants, the sale of goods, secured transactions, lender and fiduciary liability, mechanic’s liens, and more.
Lance’s bankruptcy practice includes representing trustees, official committees, debtors-in-possession, and creditors. When clients’ matters change venue between state, federal, bankruptcy, and appellate courts, clients benefit from Lance’s ability to move seamlessly between these different forums.
Lance is a forceful advocate who works tirelessly for clients, implementing well-researched and creative solutions to clients’ complex challenges. Clients appreciate Lance’s ability to communicate legal concepts in non-technical plain language and to empathize with their particular circumstances.
Lance previously served as a judicial intern for the Honorable John L. Kane on the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.
Experience
Solutions in action
Credentials
- Wake Forest University, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2016
- Wake Forest University, Master of Divinity (MDiv), 2016
- Emory University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Music, 2007
- Colorado
- Court of Appeals, Colorado
- County Courts, Colorado
- Supreme Court of, Colorado
- Denver County Court
- United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Colorado
- United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- United States District Court, District of Colorado
- Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch” (Denver), Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Banking & Finance, and Litigation – Bankruptcy Law, 2027
- Selected to Business Litigation Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2025–present
Engagement
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
- Member, Colorado Bar Association
- Member, Colorado Women’s Bar Association
- Member, Denver Bar Association
- Member, Faculty of Federal Advocates
- Member, Justice Sonia Sotomayor Inn of Court
Insights

Michael Best Attorneys Earn Recognition in The Best Lawyers in America 2027 List
Michael Best is proud to announce that 150 attorneys have been selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2027 list, with representation across 52 different practice areas across the nation. In addition, the firm is also excited to share that six attorneys have been named to the 2027 edition of the “Lawyer of the Year” list, which is a prestigious designation of a single lawyer in each specific practice area and location. 33 attorneys have also been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2027 list.Read
Aug 20, 2026

Lance Henry Featured in The FFA’s Fall 2025 Newsletter
Professionalism and Civility in the United States District Court By Lance Henry In his forty-seventh year on the federal bench, Senior United States District Judge…Read
Oct 20, 2025
