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Lisa Shimel is a partner based out of Otteson Shapiro’s Denver office. She brings more than 30 years of experience in commercial, real estate, and lending transactions and litigation. She represents bank and non-bank financial institutions in loan documentation, defaults, workouts, foreclosure matters, secured creditor bankruptcy, and operational and regulatory issues. Lisa also advises individuals and businesses on real estate purchases and sales, leasing, lending transactions and gene...

Jessica L. Marinelli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Jessica L., 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 Jessica L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julie A. Sullivan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Julie A., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julie A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Wadsworth concentrates in the area of bankruptcy law, with a focus on commercial matters. He joined the firm in 2003 when it was known as Sender & Wasserman. Dave became an equity partner in 2008 and a named partner in 2012. Dave has been a chapter 7 panel trustee since 2009 and in that capacity has administered thousands of chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, monitoring abuse and liquidating assets for creditors. Dave has also been selected to act as a plan trustee and a chapter 11 trustee...

Mike Decker is a highly experienced litigator specializing in construction law, insurance defense, and complex commercial litigation. He boasts a strong record of favorable jury trial verdicts in both Colorado and Wyoming courts. Mr. Decker consistently receives top-tier recognition for his legal prowess and ethical conduct. He holds an "AV Preeminent" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest distinction available. Since 2012, he has been honored as a "Colorado Super Lawyer" in civil litig...

Justin L. Krieger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Justin L., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justin L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Adam M. McClure is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Adam M., who practices law in Lakewood, Colorado, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anna Geigle is a Member at Geigle | Morales, LLC. Before forming the firm, Anna was a Deputy State Public Defender in the Denver Trial Office. During her tenure as a Public Defender, Anna was appointed on more than three thousand cases. Anna’s appointments ranged from misdemeanor traffic to juvenile to sexual assault and homicide cases. The vast majority of her experience is in representing clients charged with felony offenses. To date, she has tried over fifty cases to verdict. Anna en...

Katy Miller earned her reputation as a first-rate employment attorney, tough litigator and savvy negotiator over a 25-year career that included successfully pursuing class/collective actions in age and gender discrimination cases. Katy began her legal career in 1980 with Holland & Hart, and in 1985 joined the law firm of Miller & Steiert, P.C. She emphasized employment law and workplace disputes before moving to full-time practice as a neutral. Having spent decades in the courtroom, K...