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Over his 45-year tenure with the firm, Reid has developed deep expertise in securities regulation, capital formation, mergers and acquisitions, and the representation of issuers and underwriters in public and private securities offerings. His work spans multiple industries, including energy, insurance, technology, mining, and private equity funds, hedge funds and mutual funds. Reid also advises executives and boards of directors on sales of control and internal investigations. Throughout his ...

Christopher L. Ottele is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christopher L. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher L. Ottele since 2021. 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 Christopher L. Ottele is held by other lawyers.

Michael Kaplan counsels clients on a wide range of complex real estate projects and transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures and leasing matters. His clients include domestic and international real estate investment trusts (REITs), private investors and developers, with a broad spectrum of asset classes, including life sciences, industrial, office, hospitality, student housing and senior housing. Mr. Kaplan leverages over a decade of experience handling l...

Trial lawyer Jersey Green has practiced in Colorado for more than three and a half decades and is also admitted to practice in Wyoming. He holds the distinction of being the first Colorado attorney to be board certified as a Family Law Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, an organization accredited by the American Bar Association.* He is a member of the Order of the Barristers, listed in Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in America, and Who's Who in the West. He is a rec...

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

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...

Holding corporations, healthcare facilities, and the government responsible for illegal conduct that violates the social contract that we all rely on – this is what Clay Wire strives to do with every client he represents. Clay is an advocate for those who engage in the selfless and difficult act of whistleblowing, and those who want to see fraudsters held accountable. The core of Clay’s practice is representing whistleblowers when they suffer retaliation or when they choose to rep...

Amanda Pfeil Hood focuses her practice on personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. Amanda primarily works with clients who have suffered traumatic brain or orthopedic injuries. She also has significant experience in sports injury cases arising from an athlete’s premature return to play following a concussion. Immediately upon graduating law school, Amanda served as a judicial clerk with a Colorado Court of Appeals, an experience that helped her develop a strong analytic...

Kathleen M. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Kathleen M. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen M. Johnson since 2021. 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 Kathleen M. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Sarah is a member of Butler Snow’s Tort, Transportation and Specialized Litigation Group.