Charles W. "Chuck" Weese

Fred Winocur specializes in the defense of white collar and economic crimes for both corporate and individual clients spanning a broad range of industries. He has successfully defended clients at all stages of the investigative and enforcement process, through all manner of criminal, regulatory, and civil actions including securities violations, financial fraud, healthcare fraud, mail and wire fraud, environmental crimes, consumer protection violations, public corruption, and antitrust violat...

As part of the firm’s Litigation and Health Law Practice Groups, Ms. Harden represents individuals and businesses, large and small, in resolving disputes and in all aspects of litigation and trial. Although a significant portion of Ms. Harden’s practice focuses on representation of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals, as well as hospitals and other health care entities, she represents many businesses from various sectors. Acting in an inside counsel role, she o...

Chris focuses on employment litigation and counseling. He has represented employers before federal and state courts and agencies in a variety of employment matters.

Mr. Katz joined Burg Simpson in September 2005 after six years with the New York law firm of Seeger Weiss LLP, in which he was a partner. Mr. Katz focuses his practice primarily in the areas of complex, pharmaceutical mass tort, and class action litigation including consumer protection, securities fraud, products liability, and commercial litigation. In addition to his varied professional experience, Mr. Katz is a frequent speaker on electronic discovery, class actions, and pharmaceutical lit...

Kelley A. Howes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance Law. Kelley A., 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 Kelley A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelly S. Vos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Kelly S., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelly S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

More than 30 years of commercial litigation experience. Trusted advisor and trial counsel to banks, lending institutions and a variety of organizations. Recognized by his peers for his expertise at the intersection of litigation and transactional law. Steve Abelman helps clients achieve positive resolutions to business disputes. He understands the value of relationships for achieving a client’s objectives and provides his clients with the critical information and insights necessary for ...

Pat Linden specializes in business and transactional law. He spent 15 years with the Denver and Boulder offices of large regional and international law firms before founding Linden Law Partners in 2015. Pat has advised companies, entrepreneurs, and investors in hundreds of early-stage and venture capital financings, and has served as lead counsel for M&A transactions ranging from hundreds of thousands of dollars to $700 million. He has also represented many of the Rocky Mountain region&rs...

Jeffrey R. Kesselman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Jeffrey R., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Duncan Barber is of counsel with the firm. Mr. Barber has an extensive creditor rights, insolvency, and financial-restructuring practice. He deals with all aspects of businesses in financial distress. He has advised a broad range of clients at the “front end” of deals in structuring business formations and other contractual undertakings with a view toward mitigating the risks of financial distress and enforcement of rights. This includes providing bankruptcy opinions in both priva...