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Stephen Shapiro, senior counsel and co-founder, is based in Otteson Shapiro’s Denver office. He provides clients and the firm’s insurance recovery team with insights that help guide strategy, including litigation support, personal counsel representation and mediations. With more than 30 years of experience as an insurance coverage and bad faith lawyer, Steve is well respected among defense and coverage counsel, and his peers. His reputation is justified by his focus on working tow...

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

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

Michael Mihm’s unique trial practice focuses on plaintiff-side legal malpractice cases. The Best Lawyers in America® has four times named Michael as “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Legal Malpractice Law–Plaintiff. He is one of the few plaintiffs’ attorneys in the United States to be certified as a specialist in legal malpractice law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He brings malpractice lawsuits against some of the nation&rsq...

Co-founding partner of Garnett Powell Maximon Barlow &Farbes, Stan Garnett, focuses his practice on complex litigation at the state and federal level. He is well-known for providing a solutions-based approach, from arbitration to litigation. With decades of experience on some of Colorado’s most high-profile cases and beyond, Stan is a reliable, steady hand for all types of clients facing high-stakes litigation. He’s an expert at leading a team of lawyers to help clients, wheth...

David A. Lamb is a founding Shareholder and CTO of Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC. Prior to opening Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC, David practiced at a major family law firm from 2008 to 2010, and was a prosecutor at the Denver District Attorney’s Office from 2001 to 2008. He also worked, previously, at Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell handling complex corporate and financial matters earlier in his career. David loves the practice of family law. He has focused most of his career on helping fa...

From the beginning of her career, Lorraine has fought on behalf of those whose lives have been forever changed by the wrongs of others. As an Assistant District Attorney in Houston, from 1984 to 1992, Lorraine tried over a hundred cases, resulting in criminal convictions of rapists, child molesters, murderers and embezzlers, among others. After moving to Colorado in 1992, she switched her focus to the civil arena, finding her passion in representing individuals harmed by corporate wrongdoing,...

Katy O'Brien is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Katy practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Katy O'Brien since 2026. 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 Katy O'Brien is held by other lawyers.

Christine Ranney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Christine practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Christine Ranney 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 Christine Ranney is held by other lawyers.

Chanda’s practice focuses on employment, insurance coverage, professional liability, and commercial litigation. Chanda worked in both private law firms and in-house for an insurance carrier. Chanda brings litigation and appellate experience in defending clients in a wide variety of areas, including employment, insurance coverage, class actions, professional liability, civil rights and commercial disputes. Chanda provides a full spectrum of employment-related services, including employer...