Courtney F. Blackburn

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.

Erika S. Labelle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Erika S. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Erika S. Labelle 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 Erika S. Labelle is held by other lawyers.

Natural resources litigator with proven record of success in the courtroom. Expertise in regulatory frameworks governing oil and gas, land use and local government. Known for skillful navigation of highly contentious and political issues. Julia Rhine helps her clients traverse Colorado’s complex oil and gas landscape with political savvy and collaborative problem solving. She focuses her practice on cases involving state and local government regulatory frameworks, the National Environme...

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...

With extensive experience in water law, Mr. Thorne effectively represents clients in water court litigation and related administrative proceedings, including adjudication of water rights, changes of water rights, and complex plans for augmentation. He also assists clients with water rights acquisitions and in the development and negotiation of water supply arrangements. Mr. Thorne has substantial experience with project development and financing for energy companies developing water supplies ...

Scott Eldredge is a named shareholder and has been practicing law continuously with the firm since his admission to the Colorado Bar in 1983. Mr. Eldredge’s legal practice focuses primarily on complex medical malpractice cases with a particular emphasis on birth injury cases. Mr. Eldredge is a long-time member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a long-time member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a nat...

Emily N. Doan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law and Franchise Law. Emily N. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Emily N. Doan since 2022. 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 Emily N. Doan is held by other lawyers.

Kristin R.B. White is a partner in the firm's Denver office. Kristin regularly counsels and defends clients in regulatory workplace safety matters, and often acts as crisis management counsel for employers across all industries. She acts as a strong advocate for her clients before government agencies and administrative boards, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC), the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (FMSHRC), and various state Occupational Safe...

Christopher Mills is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Christopher practices law in Denver, Colorado Chris Mills focuses in civil and complex commercial litigation and trial practice, with an emphasis on business, contract, and financial disputes. He has litigated cases of all sizes, with up to $1.4 billion at stake. Chris welcomes challenging cases, and has accepted clients from prior counsel when matters grew more sophisticated than originall...

Catherine Puttmann, Esq. is a founding shareholder at Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb, PC. Ms. Puttmann received her B.A. in political science from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1994, and her J.D. in 1997 from the University in Houston. Ms. Puttmann is an experienced litigator and negotiator. She was a criminal prosecutor with the 18th Judicial District from 1999 until 2005 when she moved to private practice, specializing in family law. Ms. Puttmann is an advocate for alternative dispute r...