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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.

David C. Gartenberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. David C. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized David C. Gartenberg since 2026. 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 David C. Gartenberg is held by other lawyers.

Jason W. Jordan is the founding member of Jordan Herington & Rowley. Mr. Jordan has dedicated his professional career to helping injured victims receive full and fair compensation under the law. This requires complex legal wrangling with multi-billion dollar insurance companies and their legal counsel. Mr. Jordan prides himself on being a true trial lawyer. While not all cases need to be tried, or even litigated, Mr. Jordan has a reputation for going to trial when the insurance company re...

Gregory S. Rich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Gregory S. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory S. Rich since 2021. 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 Gregory S. Rich is held by other lawyers.

Analyzes and resolves unique legal challenges in the health care industry. Known as a thought leader in the health care legal space. Experienced commercial litigator who consistently achieves successful outcomes for clients in high-stakes litigation. Drawing on her background representing health care organizations and professionals in a variety of matters before trial and appellate courts, as well as in private arbitration, Anna-Liisa Mullis strategizes with clients to resolve complex dispute...

Julie Gifford represents clients with respect to a variety of real estate matters, with a particular focus on real estate finance. Julie’s real estate finance experience includes representing lenders and borrowers on commercial real estate construction and permanent loan transactions, including the financing of multi-family developments, for-sale condominium projects, industrial warehouse centers, office buildings, medical office buildings, senior living facilities and major shopping ce...

Neil Oberfeld assists developers, institutions and investors in real estate and general business matters. Neil concentrates his practice on real estate and business investment, acquisition, development and finance transactions; retail, office and industrial lease transactions; joint venture and fund formation and investment; secured and commercial loan transactions; and property tax assessment. Neil has wide-ranging experience in green leasing and has been involved in all phases of sustainabl...

Meryl Mills works on the preventive side of employment law. Her practice focuses on compliance strategy, policy development, and management training—the infrastructure that aims to reduce litigation risk and support defensible employment decisions. She advises on wage and hour compliance, leave administration, performance management, and termination protocols across industries. What distinguishes her approach to problem solving is a practical understanding that effective employment poli...

Brenda McClearn is a Partner practicing in both the Charlotte and Denver offices. For nearly three decades Brenda has skillfully defended professionals and businesses in state and federal courts, as well as in administrative proceedings before licensing boards. She focuses her practice on medical malpractice, professional malpractice and ethics, health care, dental, aging services, products liability, general liability and business litigation matters. She is also an active part of the Nationa...

Mindy Sooter is a trial lawyer focusing on patent, trade secret, and other high-stakes commercial litigation. Ms. Sooter represents large clients, such as those in the medical device, telecommunications and technology sectors, as well as emerging businesses, in a variety of jurisdictions across the country. She has led and co-led many cases to verdict in federal and state courts across the country, and argues post-grant proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. With a background in en...