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Steve Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Steve practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Steve Jones 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 Steve Jones is held by other lawyers.

Susan Banks is a health care reimbursement and compliance attorney at Hall Render who advises hospitals, health systems and other providers on complex Medicare and Medicaid payments and regulatory matters. She works closely with legal, compliance and finance teams to navigate the intricacies of federal health care program overpayments, with a particular focus on reimbursement structures, billing compliance and overpayment risk. She brings a strategic, solutions-oriented approach to helping cl...

Colorado trial attorney SEAN MCDERMOTT is a founding partner of the criminal defense and civil litigation practice, McDermott Stuart & Ward. His practice focuses on representation of those who have been charged with crimes as well as those who have experienced civil wrongs. At the heart of his practice is a strong belief that everyone charged with a crime or involved in a personal injury matter should have an attorney who is dedicated to the case and who will protect their interests both ...

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. As a plaintiff attorney, I know the importance of ...

Jessica R. Diaz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Jessica R. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica R. Diaz 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 Jessica R. Diaz is held by other lawyers.

Kara Lyons Chrobak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Kara Lyons practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Kara Lyons Chrobak since 2026. 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 Kara Lyons Chrobak is held by other lawyers.

Ashley advocates for outcomes that enable families to make the smoothest possible transition during an otherwise stressful time of life. She is committed to seeking peaceful resolutions while also zealously advocating for her clients. Whether clients are going through a divorce, custody dispute, financial disputes, or any other family law matter, it is Ashley’s goal that her clients feel as though their issue has been resolved with dignity. While not all cases can be resolved outside of...

For over 20 years, Marci LaBranche has handled high-stakes criminal investigations and trials, as well as complex civil litigation, in both state and federal court. She also assists with all manner of collateral consequences that can arise from being accused of a crime. Marci is known for her perseverance and ability to quickly learn and assess even the most complex of cases. She is the rare trial attorney who practices in the areas of both civil and criminal litigation. In her criminal pract...

Stephen Shapiro, senior counsel and co-founder, is based in Otteson Shapiro’s Denver office. He provides clients and the firm’s insurance recovery team with insights that help guide strategy, including litigation support, personal counsel representation and mediations. With more than 30 years of experience as an insurance coverage and bad faith lawyer, Steve is well respected among defense and coverage counsel, and his peers. His reputation is justified by his focus on working tow...

Author of multiple treatises and articles on various aspects of family law. Frequent lecturer on Family Law practice techniques. WWW.mcguanehogan.com