Troy A. Eid, Energy Attorney in Denver, Colorado
focused on Energy, Environmental, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Denver, CO
Trusted energy attorney serving Denver.
- 5.0 ★
- 2 client reviews
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Troy A. Eid is a shareholder based in Denver, CO. The practice focuses on Energy, Environmental, and General. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
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- Denver, CO
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Energy · Environmental · General
- Handles Energy, Environmental, and General matters from Denver, CO.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Troy A. Eid: Troy A. Eid is a shareholder based in Denver, CO. The practice focuses on Energy, Environmental, and General. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Troy's practice areas in Denver
Troy concentrates on energy, environmental, general, government, and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Troy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Energy cases in Denver, Colorado
Troy takes energy matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Troy agrees to represent you.
Environmental cases in Denver, Colorado
Troy takes environmental matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Troy agrees to represent you.
General cases in Denver, Colorado
Troy takes general matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Troy agrees to represent you.
Government cases in Denver, Colorado
Troy takes government matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Troy agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Denver, Colorado
Troy takes health care matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Troy agrees to represent you.
Biography
Troy A. Eid, energy attorney serving Denver
Troy A. Eid is a shareholder based in Denver, CO. The practice focuses on Energy, Environmental, and General. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews. Troy works from Denver, Colorado and takes on energy matters across the region.
Troy A. Eid co-chairs the firm’s American Indian Law Practice Group and represents companies in criminal and civil investigations and enforcement actions. Troy is highly sought nationally as a mediator to resolve complex disputes between Indian tribes and energy companies, and between tribes and state governments.
Troy served as Colorado’s 40th United States Attorney appointed by President George W. Bush. During the Obama Administration, Troy was appointed to chair the Indian Law and Order Commission, the national advisory board to the President and Congress for strengthening public safety for all 573 federally recognized tribes in the United States. Before joining GT, Troy served on the cabinet of former Colorado Governor Bill Owens as Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor and later as the Executive Director of the Department of Personnel & Administration, where he directed Colorado’s 72,000-member civil service system and provided mission-critical business, financial, technology, real estate, and operational services to the state’s $8 billion government.
Troy served as the elected President of the Navajo Nation Bar Association. He has been honored for excellence by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Secret Service, and more than two dozen federal, state and tribal departments and agencies across the country.
Meet Troy Eid
Judicial Clerkships
•Judge Edith H. Jones, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 1991-1992
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Native American Law; Environmental Law; Natural Resources Law; Criminal Defense: White-Collar, 2013-2026
•Named, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Native American Law, Denver, 2020, 2022, 2024, and 2026
•Team Member, a Law360 'Environmental Practice Group of the Year,' 2022
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2010-2025
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Colorado Super Lawyers, 2006-2009, 2011-2026
•Recognized, The Legal 500 United States
•Industry Focus Native American Law
•'Leading Lawyer,' 2022-2023
•'Recommended Lawyer,' 2022
•Dispute Resolution - Appellate: Courts of Appeal, 2021
•Dispute Resolution - Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action- Defense: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, 2021
•Environment - Litigation, 2017-2020
•Listed, 5280 The Denver Magazine, “Top Lawyers, Native American Law,” 2015-2016, 2020, 2025-2026
•Listed, Denver Business Journal, 'Who's Who in Energy,' 2014-2018
•Team Member, Indian Country Today, '2016 Hot List: Indian Law Practitioners,' 2016
•Recognized for distinguished public service by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Secret Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and more than two dozen federal, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies and professional organizations.
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016
•Selected, Law Week Colorado, 'Barrister’s Best - Environmental Law,' 2015
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Government Relations Law Firm of the Year,' 2014
•Selected, Navajo Nation Bar Association, “Member of the Year”
•Selected, Law Week Colorado, 'Colorado Lawyer of the Year'
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
Working with Troy on a energy matter
Troy A. Eid co-chairs the firm’s American Indian Law Practice Group and represents companies in criminal and civil investigations and enforcement actions. Troy is highly sought nationally as a mediator to resolve complex disputes between Indian tribes and energy companies, and between tribes and state governments. Troy served as Colorado’s 40th United States Attorney appointed by President George…
Who Troy represents
Troy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for energy, environmental, and general matters in Denver and the surrounding Colorado area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Troy studied and practices
University of Chicago Law School
J.D. · 1991
Stanford University
A.B. · 1986
Troy studied at J.D. in University of Chicago Law School and A.B. in Stanford University.
Law school and academic background
Troy completed J.D. in University of Chicago Law School and A.B. in Stanford University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Troy runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Troy's legal honors and published work
Troy has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Troy's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Law360 Editorial Advisory Board, Native American, 2024-2025
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•President Emeritus, Navajo Nation Bar Association
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•Adjunct Professor of Native American Tribes and Federal Law, University of Denver - Sturm College of Law
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•Appointed by the U
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Senate and elected Chairman of the National Indian Law and Order Commission, advising the President and Congress on public safety and criminal justice improvements for all 574 federally recognized Native American and Alaska Native Tribes and Nations
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•Member, American Bar Association
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•Member, Colorado Bar Association
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•Member, Federal Bar Association
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•Member, American Law Institute Board of Advisors, Restatement of the Law Third: The Law of American Indians
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•Life Member, National Association of Former United States Attorneys
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•Board of Directors and General Counsel of NavajoYES, a Navajo Nation non-profit organization dedicated to physical fitness and sponsor of ultra-marathon running and mountain bike races on the country’s largest Native American Tribal homeland
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•Advisory Board Member, Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Foundation
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•Advisory Board Member, Mesa Verde National Park Foundation
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•Masters Division Member, USA Track & Field
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Locations
Troy A. Eid's office in Denver
Troy's primary office is at The Tabor Center, 1200 17th Street, Suite 2400, Denver, CO, 80202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
The Tabor Center, 1200 17th Street, Suite 2400
Denver, CO 80202
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Client reviews of Troy A. Eid — 5.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
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How to hire Troy A. Eid — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new energy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Troy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Troy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Troy's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Troy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a energy attorney in Denver, Colorado
A short list to run through before you commit: How many energy matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Troy
Troy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in energy practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every energy matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Troy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Troy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many energy practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Troy A. Eid
How much does it cost to hire Troy for a energy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Troy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Troy offer a free consultation?
Troy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Troy's office. Some energy attorneys offer free consults — check Troy's current terms during booking.
How long do energy cases in Colorado typically take?
Simple energy matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Troy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Troy take my case if I'm outside Denver?
Troy is licensed in Colorado. Matters governed by Colorado law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Troy will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Troy?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Troy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Troy accepting new energy clients right now?
Troy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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