Frost Brown Todd (FBT) has added litigator Kevin Havelda as a Partner in the Business Litigation Practice Group in Denver, Colorado. He rejoins the firm after starting his legal career as an associate in FBT’s Lexington, Kentucky office.
Havelda guides clients through a broad spectrum of disputes, ranging from complex commercial and employment matters to physician and medical provider licensure complaints, insurance defense, and general civil cases. He regularly represents clients in commercial disputes, employment-related claims, and non-compete and restrictive covenant enforcement. He also provides strategic employment counseling on agreements and workplace compliance issues to proactively mitigate litigation risk for businesses across industries.
“As Denver’s business community continues to grow across key sectors like energy, technology and finance, Kevin’s broad litigation experience and long-standing relationships in Colorado will be a tremendous asset to our clients,” said John Kellogg, partner-in-charge of the firm’s Denver office. “His return to FBT reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening the Denver office and expanding the resources we offer clients facing increasingly complex business disputes.”
FBT’s Denver office opened in the spring of 2024, expanding the firm’s reach to the Rocky Mountain region. The office serves as a key hub for regional growth, delivering FBT’s full-service capabilities to one of the nation’s most dynamic business markets.
“Frost Brown Todd has a collaborative culture and a well-resourced national platform that aligns with my practice and my clients’ needs,” said Havelda. “I’m thrilled to once again work alongside my wonderful FBT colleagues and contribute to the continued growth of the Denver office. It is particularly exciting to return to the firm that invested so heavily in me as a young lawyer. FBT is responsible for much of my development as a litigator and I am grateful for the mentorship I received. I am eager to join this outstanding team of professionals to continue the firm’s legacy of excellence in the Denver office. There is no better place to practice law and to call home.”
Havelda earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law, a master’s degree in education from Hunter College, and a bachelor’s degree from Centre College. He previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Claria Horn Boom of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. A former educator, Havelda is currently serving his first term as a Director on the Poudre School District Board of Education, an elected position.