Blaine Bengtson

Jim was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in Economics in 1988. He attended the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and graduated in 1992. He was elected to Order of the Coif and was honored as the Valedictorian of his graduating class. Jim was voted the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award for 1992. In addition to receiving the Valedictorian Award for McGeorge School of Law, 1992, Jim has received many merit awards, i...

I’m a litigator and trial advocate at Keating Wagner Polidori Free and I represent businesses and individuals who have been defrauded or injured by someone in a position of trust in business cases. As a commercial litigation attorney, I am passionate about representing people or businesses who are victims of fraud, abuse of power, breach of contract or professional negligence. I have successfully worked on Colorado civil lawsuits with anywhere from $2,000 to $2,000,000,000 at stake with...

Kristin Decker represents property owners, developers, local governments, and special districts in complex land use and real estate matters. With over 25 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, Kristin brings a unique perspective to her practice, having served as legal counsel to Adams County, Douglas County, and the City of Westminster. Kristin’s practice focuses on helping clients navigate local government approval processes, including annexations, rezonings, subdi...

Dylan H. Metzner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Dylan H. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Dylan H. Metzner 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 Dylan H. Metzner is held by other lawyers.

Accomplished lawyer providing legal guidance across numerous state and federal environmental, public lands and natural resource issues. Known for finding pragmatic solutions to complex problems. Has a deep understanding of clients’ businesses and operations. A widely respected environmental lawyer, Eric Waeckerlin employs a thoughtful, solution-oriented approach in resolving all stages of complex environmental permitting, enforcement, policy and regulatory matters. He represents clients...

Emily Warren is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Emily practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Emily Warren since 2023. 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 Emily Warren is held by other lawyers.

Elisabeth A. Cortese is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Elisabeth A. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Elisabeth A. Cortese 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 Elisabeth A. Cortese is held by other lawyers.

Scott W. Wilkinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Securities. Scott W. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Scott W. Wilkinson since 2022. 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 Scott W. Wilkinson is held by other lawyers.

Brian Leedy’s practice is devoted to defending individuals in both state and federal courts at all stages of the trial process, including pre-indictment grand jury targets, where he represents clients in a full range of criminal cases including mail and wire fraud, drug trafficking, firearm offenses, terrorism, environmental crimes, government procurement fraud, immigration, alien smuggling, bank robbery, sex offenses, tax offenses, offenses on Indian land. Brian’s practice is cli...

Tom Macdonald has substantial experience across a broad spectrum of transactional real estate, and real estate and land use litigation, with three distinct specialties: (1) real estate transactions, (2) workouts, foreclosures and bankruptcy, and (3) land use and constitutional litigation. Tom represents commercial lenders with a particular emphasis on loan foreclosures, workouts, bankruptcies and mechanics’ lien litigation. In addition, Tom represents clients in all types of real estate...