Carissa J. Davis

In business and legal malpractice litigation, Betsy’s clients include small and large businesses, as well as individuals seeking to protect their business and personal interests. She represents clients before state and federal trial courts, in arbitration, and on related appeals. Betsy’s trial practice focuses on high-stakes business and legal malpractice litigation in disputes involving claims of breach of fiduciary duties, fraud, negligence, breach of contract, dissolution and r...

Ms. Caton practices in the areas of trusts and estates, including estate planning, estate and trust litigation, probate, elder law, disability planning, public benefits planning, and protective proceedings. She works with individuals and families in Englewood, Colorado and throughout the surrounding communities to address legal needs related to long-term planning, administration, and dispute resolution. Ms. Caton began her legal career as an assistant district attorney, where she prosecuted n...

James Eklund is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Environmental. James practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized James Eklund 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 James Eklund is held by other lawyers.

Taylor advises individuals and families regarding the creation, structure, and operation of wealth transfer vehicles, including trusts, family-owned and closely-held business entities (LLCs, LLLPs, etc.), family offices, and charitable entities (including private foundations, private operating foundation, donor-advised funds, etc.). Advises individuals and families regarding the structure of gifts, sales, and other advanced planning techniques (e.g., GRATs, CLATs/CRUTs, sales to grantor trust...

Thirty years of corporate restructuring and Chapter 11 experience. Committed to exploring all workout options—both in and out of court. Respected counsel on distressed asset disposition and acquisition. Mike Pankow takes a comprehensive approach to advising his clients on their business reorganization or Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings or purchases. Focusing on each client’s unique legal and business objectives, he offers sophisticated, actionable solutions to organizations navigati...

Jacob P. Whitted is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jacob P. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Jacob P. Whitted since 2027. 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 Jacob P. Whitted is held by other lawyers.

Nancy's practice focuses on employee benefits, executive compensation and ERISA litigation. Her experience encompasses the full range of employee benefits, including the design, implementation, communication, administration, amendment and termination of all types of qualified and nonqualified plans, executive compensation arrangements, equity-based compensation plans, health and welfare plans, cafeteria and flexible spending accounts, fringe benefit programs, and funding and asset investment ...

Twenty years serving as counsel to Apple Inc. handling its worldwide IP portfolio of more than 3,000 active assets. Built a best-in-class portfolio of over 150 patent assets for Clear in five years. Operates at the intersection of technology and business serving as a highly valued advisor. Craig Hemenway develops creative strategies that enable clients in the technology sector to leverage intellectual property assets to achieve marketplace prominence. Brownstein’s lead patent attorney a...

Ryan Lessmann is the office managing principal of the Denver, Colorado, and Salt Lake City, Utah offices and is a client solutions leader of Jackson Lewis P.C. He practices primarily in the area of employment litigation, including representing employers against claims alleging discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination, matters involving trade secret protection, restrictive covenants and unfair competition, and various contract issues. Ryan also counsels and defends employers in wa...

Tiffany Lu Leichman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Tiffany, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tiffany is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.