Deborah L. "Deb" Bayles

Traci L. Van Pelt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Traci L. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Traci L. Van Pelt since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area....

Natural resources attorney focused on public lands, energy and water. Emerging leader in energy and water law in Colorado. Bringing deep insights on federal energy and climate policy, Courtney Shephard counsels energy companies operating on federal lands on compliance with federal environmental laws and regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act. She also advises on water supplies and water-related infrastructure projects and represents clients...

Dean Batchelder is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Dean practices law in Englewood, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Dean Batchelder 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 Dean Batchelder is held by other lawyers.

Allison is a trial lawyer at Olson Personal Injury Lawyers, serving clients in Colorado and Wyoming. She takes immense pride in providing clients with access to justice they may not otherwise have. Allison has been recognized by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers since 2024. Outside of work, Allison enjoys the mountains of Summit County with her family and dogs, and plays recreational hockey with the Breckenridge Betties.

Brian L. Duffy is a president of the firm and previously served as Chair of the firm’s 600-member Global Litigation Department from 2009-2013. He focuses his practice on trial and appellate work in the class action, employment, energy, commercial contract and product liability areas, serving as national, regional and local counsel in high-profile cases. Brian represents public and privately-held entities and their principals in complex business-related disputes arising from both interna...

Zachary Siegel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Zachary practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Zachary Siegel 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 Zachary Siegel is held by other lawyers.

Andrew S. Klatskin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Andrew S. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew S. Klatskin 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 Andrew S. Klatskin is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Frances McCracken, a founding Partner of Brown Gren Abraham & McCracken, was admitted to the Colorado Bar in 1988 after graduating from the University of Colorado School of Law, where she was a Rothgerber Moot Court finalist and Professorial Assistant teaching appellate advocacy. Ms. McCracken clerked for the late Honorable James M. Robb before joining a Colorado insurance defense firm, where she became a shareholder. For the past 30 years, Ms. McCracken’s practice has concentra...

Robert E. Botts, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Robert E. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Robert E. Botts, Jr. 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 Robert E. Botts, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Thirty years guiding notable real estate projects in Denver. Significant experience in hotel and resort developments across the nation. Exceptional community leader. Bruce James’ clients value his expansive expertise in public/private partnerships, hotel and resort properties, urban redevelopment projects and complex joint ventures. He brings a roster of local and national successes—the redevelopment of Denver’s historic Union Station and Dairy Block, the newly opened Boston...