Ellen E. Stewart

Michelle Brinner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Michelle, 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 Michelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For forty years, Hubert has handled the Front Range’s most complicated infrastructure issues and disputes, and it would be hard to name a large infrastructure project in the region where Hubert did not play a role. He draws on his lengthy experience to provide shrewd counsel to clients on construction, regulatory, and natural resource regulatory matters that are pre-suit and in litigation, so that clients can focus on what is paramount—seeing their projects through to timely compl...

Suzanne Griffiths is the President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Griffiths Law PC . With over 40 years of experience, Ms. Griffiths’ unrivaled focus, creative case strategy, and attention to detail make her a very highly sought after litigator in her the field of family law. Super Lawyers listed Suzanne Griffiths as one of the top 50 women and top 100 lawyers for the Super Lawyers list in 2017-2025. In Denver, 5280 Magazine selected Suzanne as one of Denver’s Top Lawyers for 2016-2025. ...

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

Jay Philp partners with clients through all stages of real estate transactions with a particular focus on acquisition, capital structuring, development, leasing, financing and sales. Jay has worked with clients throughout the country on a variety of projects, including office, medical office, hotel, resort, multifamily, mixed-use, retail and industrial developments. Jay’s clients include individual landowners, private developers, master redevelopers, private equity investors, investment...

Andrew S. Klatskin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Andrew S., 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 Andrew S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ms. Montoya is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Ms. Montoya is a seasoned trial attorney who has tried over 30 jury trials and numerous bench trials. Ms. Montoya has a broad range of experience in criminal defense and corporate defense litigation. Ms. Montoya started her legal career as a Deputy District Attorney in Denver, where she served in the Family Violence Unit, prosecuting felony crimes against children and domestic violence cases. After serving 7 years with the...

Every case is personal, and every story is unique—whether someone is wronged by a trusted business partner, by a lawyer hired to protect an interest, or by an individual, corporation, or manufacturer that should have done the right thing. Nicole is skilled at gathering and telling each client’s story. She is organized, analytical, and precise, but her advocacy for her clients is empowered by her empathy and her passion for being a trial lawyer. Nicole represents clients in high st...

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

Katy Miller earned her reputation as a first-rate employment attorney, tough litigator and savvy negotiator over a 25-year career that included successfully pursuing class/collective actions in age and gender discrimination cases. Katy began her legal career in 1980 with Holland & Hart, and in 1985 joined the law firm of Miller & Steiert, P.C. She emphasized employment law and workplace disputes before moving to full-time practice as a neutral. Having spent decades in the courtroom, K...