Sean Connelly

Orchestrated first online gaming deals. Excels in structuring complex commercial arrangements. Trailblazer in the growing sports betting industry. At the forefront of online gaming, Elizabeth Paulsen was the architect behind some of the first access arrangements in the United States. She is recognized as a top sports betting and online gaming attorney and represents the major players in the industry. Elizabeth continues to be a pioneer in the online gaming industry, becoming one the few attor...

Chad McShane is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction. Chad, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chad is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher L. Ottele is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christopher L., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Comprehensive coast-to-coast employment law attorney. Over three decades of experience. Proactively identifies issues and provides creative solutions to mitigate risk and promote business goals. Christine Samsel advises employers—public and private companies, large and small, and celebrities and high-net-worth individuals—on virtually every aspect of employment law, from counseling on day-to-day issues and corporate transactions to managing high-level internal investigations and a...

Danielle Urban is a partner in the firm's Denver office. She has a national practice representing a wide range of employers. Her practice involves representation of employers in wrongful termination, employment discrimination and harassment, Title VII, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), False Claims Act, international employment issues, covenants not to compete, employee defection and trade secrets c...

Herbert E. Tucker, IV, was born in Lake Forest, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Colorado (B.S. 1979) and Mississippi College (J.D. 1985). He is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, District of Colorado; U.S. Court of Appeals,Tenth Circuit; and Colorado State Courts. Mr. Tucker served as a Law Clerk to Judge Field C. Benton, Denver Probate Court (1985-1986). Mr. Tucker is a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). He is a member of t...

Bryce Beecher leverages his more than two decades of experience as a real estate development and transactional attorney with his time as in-house counsel on behalf of clients acquiring, developing and selling resorts, hotels and other commercial, residential and mixed-use properties. Beginning with acquisitions, he works with clients through the final disposition of properties, while also partnering with them in the formation, operation and management of master-planned communities, condominiu...

Offers sophisticated, practical and comprehensible advice on complex benefits and compensation matters. More than two decades of experience advising clients of all sizes. Brings unique expertise in payroll tax treatment and reporting issues, including worker classification. David Spaulding’s experience covers a wide range of employee benefits matters, including the design, implementation, communication, administration and amendment of all types of tax-qualified retirement plans, executi...

Chris is a Shareholder and CFO at Griffiths Law PC , excelling in complex family law matters and high-stakes civil litigation. In his family law practice. His clients include business owners, executives, professional athletes, musicians, and other professionals, involving complex issues such as executive compensation, business valuation, and trust interests. Chris guides clients through challenging and life-altering decisions, including divorce, complex financial matters, parenting time, main...

Michael T. McConnell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Michael T., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive pee...