Mentioned in 2 documents. Roles: Counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell, Defense Attorney
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Haddon Morgan Foreman is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.
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Background
Haddon, Morgan & Foreman, P.C. is a law firm based at 150 East 10th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80203. The firm operates under the website hmflaw.com and can be reached at (303) 831-7364. Despite the entity name suggesting an individual, Haddon Morgan Foreman is a professional corporation (P.C.) -- a Denver-based law firm that provided legal representation in high-profile federal cases in the Southern District of New York.
The firm's attorneys who appear most frequently in the Epstein-related case documents include Jeffrey S. Pagliuca (partner), Laura A. Menninger (partner), and Nicole Simmons (associate/staff). These attorneys handled both civil and criminal proceedings on behalf of their client Ghislaine Maxwell across multiple years of litigation.
The firm engaged in extensive correspondence with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, filed numerous motions and legal briefs, participated in depositions, and managed discovery and sealed filings in connection with the Maxwell cases.
Epstein Connection
Haddon, Morgan & Foreman, P.C. served as defense counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell in both her civil defamation case (Case No. 15-cv-07433, Southern District of New York) and her federal criminal case (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell, 20 Cr. 330, before Judge Alison J. Nathan). The firm's attorneys represented Maxwell during her 2016 deposition, filed motions to suppress evidence and dismiss charges, submitted motions in limine, handled Rule 16 disclosures, managed sealed filings, and corresponded with prosecutors regarding discovery matters. The firm also appeared in a related civil case (Case No. 1:19-cv-10475-LGS-DCF) involving the executors of the Estate of Jeffrey Edward Epstein.
Key Allegations(7)
Served as defense counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell in civil case 15-cv-07433 in the Southern District of New York
documentedServed as defense counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell in criminal case United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell, 20 Cr. 330 (AJN)
documentedFiled motions to suppress evidence on behalf of Maxwell, arguing that government assurances were insufficient to safeguard Maxwell's constitutional rights
documentedMaxwell's counsel informed the court of new information and its potential implications on both the civil and criminal cases in connection with a request to stay unsealing
documentedFiled a motion to dismiss Counts Five and Six of the criminal indictment against Maxwell
documentedA phone subscribed to the business 'Haddon, Morgan, & Foreman' was identified as having been in contact with a device relevant to the investigation
documentedRepresented Maxwell in a related civil case (1:19-cv-10475-LGS-DCF) involving the executors of the Estate of Jeffrey Edward Epstein (Darren K. Indyke and Richard D. Kahn)
documentedLegal Status
Haddon, Morgan & Foreman, P.C. is a law firm that served as defense counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell. The firm itself was not a party to any proceedings, charged, or investigated in connection with the Epstein case.
Notable Statements(1)
“the government's assurances are insufficient to safeguard Maxwell's constitutional rights and that the court should resolve the motions before trial”
Key Relationships(8)
Haddon, Morgan & Foreman, P.C. served as defense counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell in both civil case 15-cv-07433 and criminal case 20 Cr. 330. Documented across dozens of filings, correspondence, and court records.
Jeffrey S. Pagliuca is a partner at Haddon, Morgan & Foreman, P.C. who served as lead defense counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell. He appears as attorney of record across nearly all firm filings. Documented in 194 shared documents including efta-efta00083933, efta-efta00011096, efta-efta00018583, efta-efta00016720, and many others.
Mark Cohen of Cohen & Gresser LLP served as co-counsel with Haddon, Morgan & Foreman attorneys in the defense of Ghislaine Maxwell in the criminal case. Documented in correspondence and filings such as efta-efta00010133, efta-efta00010180, efta-efta00015186, and efta-efta00018709.
Bobbi C. Sternheim served as co-counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell alongside Haddon, Morgan & Foreman attorneys. Documented in correspondence including efta-efta00010133, efta-efta00014650, efta-efta00015823, and others.
Sigrid McCawley of Boies Schiller & Flexner LLP represented plaintiffs opposing Ghislaine Maxwell in civil proceedings where Haddon, Morgan & Foreman represented Maxwell. Documented in efta-efta00083933.
Judge Alison J. Nathan presided over the criminal case United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell (20 Cr. 330), in which Haddon, Morgan & Foreman served as defense counsel. Multiple filings addressed to Judge Nathan, including efta-efta00014671, efta-efta00016720.
Adam Mueller appeared on the brief for Haddon, Morgan and Foreman, P.C. in appellate proceedings related to the Maxwell case. Documented in efta-efta00018289.
Richard Kahn, as executor of the Estate of Jeffrey Edward Epstein, was a co-defendant with Maxwell in civil case 1:19-cv-10475-LGS-DCF, where Haddon, Morgan & Foreman represented Maxwell. Documented in efta-efta00158795.
Timeline(7 events)
Attorneys from Haddon, Morgan & Foreman, P.C. (Jeffrey S. Pagliuca) participated in the continued videotaped deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell in civil case 15-cv-07433-RWS at the offices of Boies, Schiller & Flexner, LLP in New York.
Jeffrey S. Pagliuca of Haddon, Morgan & Foreman sent a conferral letter to the Assistant United States Attorney regarding the criminal case.
Nicole Simmons of Haddon, Morgan & Foreman filed accompanying exhibits under seal in the criminal case.
Haddon, Morgan & Foreman sent correspondence via email to the United States Attorney's Office regarding United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell.
Haddon, Morgan & Foreman sent correspondence via ECF to the Honorable Alison J. Nathan regarding the Maxwell criminal case.
Jeffrey Pagliuca of Haddon, Morgan & Foreman filed a letter via ECF with Judge Alison J. Nathan in the Maxwell criminal case.
Haddon, Morgan & Foreman sent correspondence via email to the United States Attorney's Office regarding the Maxwell criminal case, including Rule 16(b)(1)(C) disclosures.
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