Denver Ellison
About Denver Ellison
Denver Ellison is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Denver Ellison is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Corporate Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Technology Law
Current Firm: Polsinelli PC
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 2022
Location: Atlanta, GA
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