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Dale Coplan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Dale practices law in Englewood, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Dale Coplan 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 Dale Coplan is held by other lawyers.

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...

Tom regularly counsels clients in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and complex joint ventures to private equity funds, strategic acquirors, and private sellers operating in several industries, including health care, consumer products, telecommunications, business services, technology and leisure and hospitality. He is also experienced in representing companies and investors in preferred equity, convertible debt, and private placement transactions, as well as lenders and borrowers in levera...

Caleb Meyer is chief executive officer and managing partner of Messner Reeves LLP. He joined the firm over eight years ago and has played an integral part in the firm’s growth during that time. In his multi-state practice, Mr. Meyer focuses on trial advocacy and the representation of individuals, corporations, and other business entities in courts of law, arbitration, mediation, and other regulatory proceedings. He has litigated and tried numerous cases across the country, including com...

Understands complexities of water litigation, acquisitions and transactions. In 40-plus year career has led 750 water litigations and over 20 Supreme Court appeals. Former senior water counsel and first assistant attorney general for the Water Unit of the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. Steve Sims is a leading western water law attorney with a focus on water court litigation, water acquisition strategy and water transactions in the west. He brings four decades of experience represen...

Expertise in negotiating real estate finance deals. Represents borrowers and lenders in a variety of real estate transactions. Collaborative approach balances clients’ business objectives with counsel on accomplishing goals. Known for her business-centered approach and balanced negotiating style, Janae Magee represents borrowers, financial institutions and institutional investors in negotiating and documenting commercial real estate financing facilities, including construction and perma...

Katherine Ellis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law, Family Law Mediation and Juvenile Practice. Katherine practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Ellis 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 Katherine Ellis is held by other lawyers.

Tom Bieging is of counsel with the firm. He focuses his practice in the areas of banking and commercial litigation. Mr. Bieging’s financial institutions practice includes holding company and change of control applications, loan documentation, regulatory compliance advice, loan work outs, board representation, and the sale, acquisition, and merger of banks and bank holding companies. Mr. Bieging has litigated with government agencies on financial institution policy matters with national ...

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

Chad McShane is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Chad practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Chad McShane 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 Chad McShane is held by other lawyers.