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Mikaela V. Rivera is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Mikaela V., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mikaela V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Melissa Sullivan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Melissa, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard Tegtmeier is an experienced and accomplished trial lawyer in Taft's Compliance, Investigations, and White Collar Defense group. He specializes in complex criminal and civil litigation and has tried more than 200 cases before juries. He is respected throughout the country for his unique ability to navigate the courtroom and the complex process of a jury trial—he has the confidence required to think and act outside the box and produce the type of results that can only come from de...

Education Mr. Coan received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration with honors from the University of Northern Colorado and his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Denver. Admissions & Associations Mr. Coan is admitted to practice before all courts in the States of Arizona, Colorado and North Dakota. Mr. Coan currently serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Colorado Bar Association’s Business Law Section Council and is the Co-Chair of the Financial Instituti...

Michael P. Dulin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Michael P., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karen Chapman is a Member in Sherman & Howard’s Corporate and Business Department. She is a highly respected specialist in mergers and acquisitions and corporate financings, leading teams that close sophisticated transactions valued in the hundreds of millions and billions of dollars. Karen plays a preeminent role representing airlines in jet fuel storage and distribution system leasing, contract and financing matters at major airports throughout the United States. Karen’s pra...

John L. Eckelberry has been practicing law in Colorado since 1998. He the founding member of Eckelberry Law Firm, LLC, established in 2006, in charge of the family law and bankruptcy practice areas for the firm. During his 20 years of practice, John has helped hundreds of clients achieve personal and financial "fresh starts", while developing short and long-term life plans. In addition, John has had experience in many other areas of the law, including real estate, personal injury, employment,...

Larry is a Partner in our Denver office with over 45 years of legal experience, and he specializes in commercial, business, employment, and civil rights litigation. Larry represents businesses of all sizes, employers, insurance carriers, financial institutions, and health care professionals in both state and federal court in a wide variety of cases including class actions involving commercial disputes, employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, retaliation, wage and hour violations, civil...

Cheryl F. Smith earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science at Lehigh University and her J.D. from New York Law School, where she earned the public service certificate and was on the Dean’s List. Prior to joining RWO, Cheryl worked in boutique law firms in New York City. Cheryl practices in the area of domestic relations. She understands that going through a divorce is difficult and approaches every case with the client’s best interest as her main focus. Her wor...

Paula J. Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Paula J., 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 Paula J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.