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Marc J. Kaplan is a practicing trial lawyer, special master and arbitrator. Having been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Mr. Kaplan is a formidable advocate in court. Mr. Kaplan provides to the firm expertise in civil litigation and appeals, including complex divorces. Mr. Kaplan practices in all civil areas of the law, but primarily in the areas of family law and legal malpractice. Kaplan is the Immediate Past President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, represented...

Chairman Norman Brownstein has earned the respect and trust of leaders on both sides of the aisle, which is why U.S. Senators Ted Kennedy and Hank Brown honored him with the title of "America's 101st Senator." Mr. Brownstein opened a government relations office in Washington, D.C. in 1995. The team initially consisted of two policy professionals and a couple of sublet cubicles. Subsequently, the organization has grown into one of the largest, most successful bipartisan government relations pr...

Melisa Panagakos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Melisa, 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 Melisa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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Mr. Hobbs' diverse litigation practice spans many kinds of high-stakes disputes nationwide and focuses on trials and arbitration. He represents clients in complex business and tort disputes, including: breach of contract, product liability, unfair competition, consumer protection, intellectual property, fiduciary duty and trade secret matters. His experience also includes appeals, mass torts and class action proceedings. Mr. Hobbs represents corporate entities as both plaintiffs and defendant...

Brady McShane provides legal advice to clients on political, regulatory, and environmental issues involved in developing property in California and Colorado. His practice focuses on securing land use approvals, regulatory permits, and environmental clearance from government agencies, directing public policy and government relations strategies and counseling clients on land use issues pertaining to the acquisition, disposition, and financing of properties. Brady’s broad range of land use...

Ms. Deanne Stodden’s practice encompasses all areas of real estate law, business law, banking law and creditor’s rights. The majority of her legal career has focused on the representation of large and small financial institutions and other creditors in residential and commercial foreclosures, loan workouts, deficiency actions, bankruptcy matters, evictions, replevins and real estate-related litigation. Deanne has significant experience negotiating and documenting loan transactions...

Laura Sturges is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Laura, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2022. 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.

Bill Groh is a trial-focused commercial litigator with LMB Partners in Denver, Colorado, representing clients in high-stakes disputes where precision, strategy, and decisive action matter. He handles complex cases involving contracts, business torts, intellectual property, fraud, and partnership conflicts, and is known for approaching litigation with a rigorous command of the facts and an unyielding commitment to advancing his clients’ positions. Bill’s practice centers on identif...

Herbert E. Tucker, IV, was born in Lake Forest, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Colorado (B.S. 1979) and Mississippi College (J.D. 1985). He is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, District of Colorado; U.S. Court of Appeals,Tenth Circuit; and Colorado State Courts. Mr. Tucker served as a Law Clerk to Judge Field C. Benton, Denver Probate Court (1985-1986). Mr. Tucker is a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). He is a member of t...