Sean Connelly

Mr. Katz joined Burg Simpson in September 2005 after six years with the New York law firm of Seeger Weiss LLP, in which he was a partner. Mr. Katz focuses his practice primarily in the areas of complex, pharmaceutical mass tort, and class action litigation including consumer protection, securities fraud, products liability, and commercial litigation. In addition to his varied professional experience, Mr. Katz is a frequent speaker on electronic discovery, class actions, and pharmaceutical lit...

Michael Mihm’s unique trial practice focuses on plaintiff-side legal malpractice cases. The Best Lawyers in America® has four times named Michael as “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Legal Malpractice Law–Plaintiff. He is one of the few plaintiffs’ attorneys in the United States to be certified as a specialist in legal malpractice law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He brings malpractice lawsuits against some of the nation&rsq...

Holding corporations, healthcare facilities, and the government responsible for illegal conduct that violates the social contract that we all rely on – this is what Clay Wire strives to do with every client he represents. Clay is an advocate for those who engage in the selfless and difficult act of whistleblowing, and those who want to see fraudsters held accountable. The core of Clay’s practice is representing whistleblowers when they suffer retaliation or when they choose to rep...

In her more than 30-year career, Susie has helped her clients resolve disputes in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the nation in a wide array of areas – including real estate and other Ponzi fraud schemes, fiduciary duty litigation, intellectual property, construction, probate, professional malpractice and bankruptcy-based preference and fraudulent conveyance litigation. Whether the client is one person or dozens of individuals, a bankruptcy trustee, a corporation, or...

Shareholder Jeff Kerrane joined the firm in 2000. Jeff has more than 20 years of experience in construction defect litigation. Prior to joining the firm, he was a partner at Burdman Law Group in Nevada and at the Law Offices of Cisneros & Kerrane in California. In addition to his extensive experience in the courtroom, Jeff has been published in journals such as the Santa Clara Law Review, Nevada Lawyer, California Regulatory Law Reporter, Condo Management Magazine, Recharger Magazine, and...

Shareholder Heidi Storz joined the firm in 1999 and has more than 20 years of experience in construction defect litigation. Prior to attending law school, Heidi served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Belize, Central America where she worked with young adults and children who had experienced physical or sexual abuse. While in Belize, Heidi traveled to every high school in the country to conduct the first ever study quantifying the incidence of child abuse. Before serving in the Peace Corps, Heid...

As a managing partner at Keating Wagner Polidori Free, I concentrate my practice on catastrophic personal injury cases in Denver and throughout Colorado. I am deeply aware of the guidance and support my clients need when navigating complex legal issues in personal injury cases so that they can focus on healing. I work tirelessly for my clients, whether it's in the courtroom or in a settlement conference, to get the very best outcome possible. While working with Keating Wagner throughout law s...

Co-founding partner, Stan Garnett, focuses his practice on complex litigation at the state and federal level. He is well-known for providing a solutions-based approach, from arbitration to litigation. With decades of experience on some of Colorado’s most high-profile cases and beyond, Stan is a reliable, steady hand for all types of clients facing high-stakes litigation. He’s an expert at leading a team of lawyers to help clients, whether through the court system or less formal re...

David C. Gartenberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. David C., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen Wahlberg is one of the founding partners at Denver Trial Lawyers. He brings years of experience and knowledge in personal injury law to each case he takes on. His commitment to clients and attention to details have led to numerous million-dollar victories including a $2.5 million jury verdict in a car wreck case. Attorney Wahlberg currently serves as the co-chair of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Auto Litigation Committee as well as the Board of Directors for CTLA. He was list...