Charles J. "Charlie" Smith

Dan is a passionate trial lawyer who focuses on complex business litigation, financial fraud and business torts, and professional liability. His clients range from individuals and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. His experience includes litigation regarding breach of contract, unfair competition and misappropriation of trade secrets, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, embezzlement, intellectual property litigation, and appeals.He frequently serves as co-counsel or local counsel on ...

Andrew Schwartz assists commercial real estate investors, owners and developers - particularly in the multifamily arena - with buying, selling, financing, developing and leasing commercial real estate across the country. He has significant experience in purchasing and selling mid-sized to large apartment communities, as well as purchasing vacant land for the development of such communities and assisting in such development. Andrew also has completed transactions in the office, medical office,...

Expertise in negotiating real estate finance deals. Represents borrowers and lenders in a variety of real estate transactions. Collaborative approach balances clients’ business objectives with counsel on accomplishing goals. Known for her business-centered approach and balanced negotiating style, Janae Magee represents borrowers, financial institutions and institutional investors in negotiating and documenting commercial real estate financing facilities, including construction and perma...

Miranda K. Hawkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Miranda K. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Miranda K. Hawkins 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 Miranda K. Hawkins is held by other lawyers.

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...

Jennifer Torres is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jennifer practices law in Aurora, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Torres 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 Jennifer Torres is held by other lawyers.

Bud Bourke has extensive experience in business, residential and commercial real estate and tax planning for individuals, partnerships and corporations. He works with individuals (regardless of net worth), executives, closely-held business owners and professionals within Colorado, across the nation, and internationally, to manage their legal and legacy concerns and their multi-generational family businesses. He has years of experience with the preparation of simple and complex estate plans an...

Robert C. Kaufman focuses his practice primarily on domestic relations matters involving large estates and complex valuation issues.

Pat Ridley represents individuals and entities in criminal , regulatory and civil matters involving significant risk to liberty, financial and reputational interests. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Ridley has served as lead trial counsel in more than 75 jury trials, has second chaired dozens of jury trials and trials to the court. He has tried cases involving securities fraud, tax fraud, computer fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, congressional redistricting, Ponzi schemes, br...

Herbert E. Tucker, IV, was born in Lake Forest, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Colorado (B.S. 1979) and Mississippi College (J.D. 1985). He is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, District of Colorado; U.S. Court of Appeals,Tenth Circuit; and Colorado State Courts. Mr. Tucker served as a Law Clerk to Judge Field C. Benton, Denver Probate Court (1985-1986). Mr. Tucker is a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). He is a member of t...