Darren Kaplan
About Darren Kaplan
Darren Kaplan is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Darren Kaplan is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Denver, Colorado
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Real Estate
Current Firm: Clark Hill PLC
Education: University of Denver, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Denver, CO
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