Christopher A. "Chris" Chrisman

Tanya brings a unique perspective to Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC through her extensive background as a Master of Social Work (MSW). Prior to graduating cum laude from DePaul University College of Law, Tanya spent eight years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker conducting custody evaluations and providing courtroom testimony of her custody findings and recommendations. Her experience gives her special insight into cases involving mental health and substance abuse issues, as well as complex d...

Patricia A. Riley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Patricia A. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Patricia A. Riley 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 Patricia A. Riley is held by other lawyers.

Gregory Janssen applies his business and tax background in his practice at Brownstein. He assists clients with a broad range of tax and corporate needs, including mergers and acquisitions, tax aspects of real estate transactions (including like-kind exchanges), partnership and corporation formation and taxation, tax controversies, tax-exempt organizations, tax lobbying, and other tax planning and advice for business entities and individuals.

David Wilson, a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, is an independent international and U.S. arbitrator and mediator who handles complex, high-stakes commercial and IP disputes, focusing on the energy and technology sectors, among others. A Colorado lawyer and Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales, he has received 75+ arbitral appointments (chair, panelist, sole arbitrator, and emergency arbitrator) under ICDR, AAA, ICC, JA...

Garth Gersten is an attorney based out of Otteson Shapiro’s Denver office and a fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel. He has decades of experience representing and advising policyholders on all types of insurance claims, and proactively assisting clients in managing their insurance programs by reviewing policies for gaps and overlaps, and negotiating insurance and indemnity provisions in contracts. Garth’s practice also includes litigating coverage and bad faith clai...

C. Ben Huber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. C. Ben practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized C. Ben Huber since 2020. 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 C. Ben Huber is held by other lawyers.

Michael R. Greco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael R. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Michael R. Greco since 2019. 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 Michael R. Greco is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer Knight Lang is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Jennifer Knight practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Knight Lang 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 Knight Lang is held by other lawyers.

Twenty years’ experience in real estate law. Broad expertise managing complicated industry transactions. Knowledge informed by in-house counsel roles for a national cooperative bank and public university. Amy Diaz provides strategic counsel for both developers and investors on acquisitions and dispositions for commercial development and large-scale commercial leasing. She also represents commercial borrowers in connection with senior, mezzanine, construction and permanent loans secured ...

Guides the strategic direction of the firm as managing partner. Twenty-five years of litigation experience. Develops innovative and practical solutions to solve complex problems. As Brownstein’s managing partner and a member of its executive committee, Rich works closely with clients, attorneys, policy advisors, staff and industry and community leaders to drive the firm’s strategic growth and development. From leading new ways to enhance client value to building and retaining a di...