Amanda M. Blain

Lyle A. Wallace is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Lyle A. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Lyle A. Wallace since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which L...

Seeing is believing. Most serious personal injury claims never make it to the courthouse. Instead, they are settled before trial either through direct negotiations with the other side or at a mediation or settlement conference. I have spent the last few decades of my career doing everything I can to facilitate out-of-court settlements. While most lawyers will present their clients’ stories to opposing counsel through a written demand letter, we know that video footage is simply more pow...

Kama McConaughy Sarkissian focuses her practice in all areas of family law. Ms. McConaughy Sarkissian has an extensive background in complex litigation, settlement negotiations, and appeals, having represented clients throughout the state of Colorado. Ms. McConaughy Sarkissian is experienced in representing clients in all areas of family law, from financially complex divorce cases to high profile custody matters. While she strives to develop creative settlement solutions for her clients, she ...

Emily P. Koekkoek is a shareholder at Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC and a dedicated family law attorney serving clients throughout Colorado. Known for her compassion, strategic thinking, and tenacious advocacy, Emily has spent over a decade helping individuals navigate some of life’s most challenging transitions—divorce, custody disputes, post-decree modifications, and complex domestic relations matters. She combines the skill of a seasoned litigator with the genuine empathy of som...

Michelle C. DeVoe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Michelle C. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle C. DeVoe since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michelle C. DeVoe is held by other lawyers.

Strategic litigator with a collaborative approach oriented toward solving her clients’ most difficult problems. Expertise in resolving pre-litigation disputes, complex commercial litigation and government investigations. Helps clients resolve business disputes while minimizing financial impact. Carrie Johnson focuses on litigation related to complex contract, corporate governance, fiduciary duty, fraud and securities issues. In particular, she has extensive expertise in managing both in...

Ms. Lavery earned a B.A. with Honors, with majors in Political Science and International Studies from the University of Denver in 1992; thereafter, earning her law degree from DU in 1995. After law school, she did not pursue work in the legal field, instead working in management, sales, and consulting positions in both large corporate settings and small local businesses. She returned to the legal profession in 2010, working as a paralegal in the areas of family law and juvenile law before joi...

Kathleen M. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Kathleen M. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen M. Johnson since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kathleen M. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Gregory Janssen applies his business and tax background in his practice at Brownstein. He assists clients with a broad range of tax and corporate needs, including mergers and acquisitions, tax aspects of real estate transactions (including like-kind exchanges), partnership and corporation formation and taxation, tax controversies, tax-exempt organizations, tax lobbying, and other tax planning and advice for business entities and individuals.

More than two decades facilitating successful business transactions. Respected dealmaker in health care industry. Dedicated firm and community leader. Mike King guides clients through their organization’s most pivotal moments. Handling the full range of public and private transactions from asset acquisitions and sales to joint ventures, securing financing to fund growth, mergers and acquisitions, and leveraged buy outs, Mike provides sophisticated counsel to close deals. Rounding out hi...