Peter Lemire is a founding member of Leyendecker & Lemire, LLC, specializing in business and intellectual property law. Previously, Peter served as in-house counsel to various companies in the Denver Metro area in industries ranging from high tech dotcoms to strategic investment firms specializing in the purchase and sale of distressed commercial debt. He has advised companies on issues such as general corporate and business law, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting and negotiation, software licensing, strategic relationships, copyright, trademark and cyberlaw.

Peter holds a Bachelor of Science in economics and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Purdue University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and an MBA in finance from The University of Denver Daniels College of Business. He is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Business Law section, the ABA Cyberspace Law and Internet Law committees as well as the ABA’s subcommittee on Electronic Commerce. Peter was selected as a Rising Star distinction from Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas, in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Currently Peter writes a law-centric column for ColoradoBiz Magazine. His articles can be found here.

With his background and education, Peter is sensitive to the individual needs of the small business owner. He is able to give small businesses the time and attention larger firms cannot afford to give, while keeping costs within reach.