David Imbler

Holding corporations, healthcare facilities, and the government responsible for illegal conduct that violates the social contract that we all rely on – this is what Clay Wire strives to do with every client he represents. Clay is an advocate for those who engage in the selfless and difficult act of whistleblowing, and those who want to see fraudsters held accountable. The core of Clay’s practice is representing whistleblowers when they suffer retaliation or when they choose to rep...

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,...

About Banafsheh Banafsheh Lari is an associate attorney with Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. and a member of the Family Law Team. Banafsheh earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Affairs with an emphasis on the Middle East from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2012. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2015. Banafsheh began her legal career as a law clerk in Adams County District Court primarily for the Honorable Jac...

Riley was born in Aurora, Nebraska and had the good sense to move to Colorado when he was 2 years old. He graduated from Drake University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2000. Riley received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law in 2004. He was admitted to the Colorado Bar in October 2004. He is a member of the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations, and is active in the Family Law Section and Young Lawyer’s Division. Riley is a member of ...

Ms. Huston practices exclusively in family law matters with extensive experience in discovery of assets, settlement negotiation, mediation, and complex litigation. She started her family law practice in boutique law firms in and around Chicago, Cook County, Illinois and built a reputation for thoroughly preparing cases for trial and treating clients, opposing counsel, and the courts with dignity and respect throughout the process. Jennifer strongly believes that flexibility in approach is ess...

Joseph M. Dencker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Joseph M., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James Eklund is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Environmental. James, 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 James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Woodruff is one of the founding members of Denver Trial Lawyers and an award-winning personal injury lawyer. He specializes in medical malpractice, product liability, and other personal injury cases. He is committed to helping injury victims obtain the compensation they deserve. He has obtained almost $100 million for his clients, including a $15 million medical malpractice verdict. He also has the distinction of obtaining the largest medical malpractice arbitration award in the United ...

Lisa Shimel is a partner based out of Otteson Shapiro’s Denver office. She brings more than 30 years of experience in commercial, real estate, and lending transactions and litigation. She represents bank and non-bank financial institutions in loan documentation, defaults, workouts, foreclosure matters, secured creditor bankruptcy, and operational and regulatory issues. Lisa also advises individuals and businesses on real estate purchases and sales, leasing, lending transactions and gene...

Laura Browne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Laura, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.