Joseph MacHatton, Of Counsel

joesph@werge.law

Joseph MacHatton is an Of Counsel Attorney at Werge & Corbin Law Group, and practices in the areas of business litigation, real estate litigation, and criminal defense litigation.  Mr. MacHatton received his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law, and his undergraduate degree in accounting from the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University. 

Mr. MacHatton focuses his practice on litigation and mediation, representing clients who have civil or criminal issues.  Mr. MacHatton has trial experience in federal, state, district court, county court, and municipal court levels.  Mr. MacHatton is a dedicated advocate for his clients, combining his extensive trial experience and knowledge of civil and criminal law with a personal commitment to the welfare and fair treatment of his clients. 

Prior to joining Werge & Corbin Law Group, Mr. MacHatton was a litigation attorney for Murray & McCarthy Law. He was also the Lead Public Defender for the City of Westminster Municipal Court, a position he started while working as an Associate Attorney at Flesch and Beck Law.  Mr. MacHatton also worked as an Associate Attorney at Charles H. Torres, P.C., practicing business litigation; medical malpractice; criminal defense, including white collar crime; landlord-tenant disputes; and personal injury.  

When not in the courtroom or preparing for trial, Mr. MacHatton enjoys spending time hiking and camping in the mountains with wife and four young children; and is an avid college football and basketball fan. 

Education 

  • Texas Tech University School of Law, JD, 2008 

  • Texas Tech University, B.A., 2005 

Admissions 

  • Colorado

 Experience

  • 2024 – present – Of Counsel, Werge & Corbin Law Group 

  • 2023 – present – Founder and Principal Attorney, Mach 1 Mediation

  • 2020 – 2023 – Senior Associate Attorney, Murray & McCarthy Law

  • 2017 – 2022 – Lead Public Defender, Private, City of Westminster Municipal Court 

  • 2017 – 2020 – Associate, Flesch & Beck Law 

  • 2008 – 2017 – Associate, Charles H. Torres, P.C.