About Thomas Hugh

Thomas Hugh Steele is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of Colorado. He was admitted to the Colorado State Bar in 1976. His license is currently in inactive status. Mr. Steele has served as Senior Counsel at his firm, providing legal services in various practice areas. He is admitted to practice before the Colorado Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. As of February 17, 2026, there is no publicly available information regarding his death.

Mr. Steele earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Davis, School of Law in 1976. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of Virginia, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1970. During his time at UC Davis, he was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in the field of law.

Mr. Steele's practice areas include civil litigation, real estate law, and business law. He has represented clients in matters involving contract disputes, property transactions, and corporate governance. His legal work encompasses all stages of litigation, including pre-trial motions, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.

Throughout his career, Mr. Steele has handled cases in the Colorado Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He has also appeared before various state and federal administrative agencies. Prior to his current role, he worked as an associate attorney at a mid-sized law firm in Denver for five years, focusing on commercial litigation and real estate transactions.

Mr. Steele is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and has participated in several of its committees. He has also been involved in community service, volunteering with local organizations that provide legal assistance to underserved populations. He is fluent in English and proficient in Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele effectively.

Education

University of California, Davis, School of Law

J.D

1976

University of Virginia

B.A

1970

University of California, Davis, School of Law

Experience

Senior Counsel

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Accepted Jurisdictions

State Bar of Colorado

Court Admissions

Colorado Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1976
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado U.S. District Court · Admitted 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1976

Types of Cases Handled

civil litigation real estate law business law

Legal Services Scope

Pre-trial motions Discovery Settlement negotiations Trials

Office Locations

Main Office

 213 San Rafael Ave Belvedere CA 94920