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Justin Vanderveer Admitted to Arizona

Christian Dichter & Sluga • Jul 28, 2022

Christian, Dichter & Sluga, P.C. is pleased to announce that associate Justin Vanderveer has been admitted to practice in Arizona. Following law school, Justin began his legal career in Colorado before returning home to Arizona, when he joined CDS. 


Earning his J.D. from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, Justin was a member of the fifth-ranked trial team in the nation, competing in numerous national trial competitions. He finished top-10 in the National Trial Competition in 2021; won the regional round of the National Trial Competition in both 2020 and 2021; placed in the “Sweet 16” of the All-Star Competition in 2021; and won multiple local competitions and awards for his trial advocacy in the process.


Additionally, Justin served as a teaching assistant for Trial Practice, president of the Moot Court Board, treasurer of the Student Trial Lawyers Association, and co-founded the Air and Space Law Society at the University of Denver.

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