John C. Hawk IV

Twenty years serving as counsel to Apple Inc. handling its worldwide IP portfolio of more than 3,000 active assets. Built a best-in-class portfolio of over 150 patent assets for Clear in five years. Operates at the intersection of technology and business serving as a highly valued advisor. Craig Hemenway develops creative strategies that enable clients in the technology sector to leverage intellectual property assets to achieve marketplace prominence. Brownstein’s lead patent attorney a...

Patricia A. Riley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Patricia A. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Patricia A. Riley 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 Patricia A. Riley is held by other lawyers.

Peter W. Burg J.D. is one of America’s leading trial lawyers and one of the country’s foremost legal experts handling claims for persons with traumatic brain and/or spinal cord injuries. Mr. Burg is a senior shareholder at Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, a national trial firm known for fighting for victims of negligence, malfeasance, malpractice, and abuse that has secured over $1 billion in verdicts, settlements, and judgments on behalf of its clients. Over the course ...

More than two decades facilitating successful business transactions. Respected dealmaker in health care industry. Dedicated firm and community leader. Mike King guides clients through their organization’s most pivotal moments. Handling the full range of public and private transactions from asset acquisitions and sales to joint ventures, securing financing to fund growth, mergers and acquisitions, and leveraged buy outs, Mike provides sophisticated counsel to close deals. Rounding out hi...

Meredith has over 20 years of experience defending and advising public and private entities in a variety of matters, including employment, civil rights, professional liability, torts and contract matters. She represents clients in all aspects of litigation, both in state and federal court. As part of her practice, Meredith’s focus includes the defense of corporate and public entities and representatives in claims related to discrimination under federal and state law, wrongful terminatio...

Michael Freimann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Freimann 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 Michael Freimann is held by other lawyers.

Dawn P. Bookhardt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Dawn P. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Dawn P. Bookhardt 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 Dawn P. Bookhardt is held by other lawyers.

Keith Lapuyade has more than 30 years of litigation experience. His knowledge of insurance law and bad faith, coupled with his extensive understanding of medical issues, is of particular value in medical malpractice litigation and often brings this special skill-set to bear in the personal representation of physicians, attorneys, and other professionals for purposes of establishing their rights with respect to their insurance coverage and financial well-being. Keith Lapuyade, of the law firm ...

Jessica R. Diaz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Jessica R. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica R. Diaz since 2024. 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 Jessica R. Diaz is held by other lawyers.

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.