John E. Burke

Christopher "Chris" Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Chris focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance with an emphasis on private equity and venture capital matters, commercial transactions, and outside general counsel m...

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

Jared Ellis focuses his practice on professional liability, personal injury, and complex civil litigation. Mr. Ellis defends lawyers, physicians, healthcare professionals, and healthcare institutions in professional liability matters. He represents public entities, companies and individuals in cases involving allegations of negligence, including automobile accidents and premises liability matters, allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, intentional tort claims, including claims of fraud and ...

Janet Frickey wants to do the right thing. An impassioned litigator and client advocate for more than 30 years, Ms. Frickey is the owner and managing attorney of The Frickey Law Firm which specializes in Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability. A graduate of University of Colorado and Washburn University School of Law, Ms. Frickey is considered an expert in the field of Workers' Compensation. She has authored important published works, led workshops and classes, ...

Stephen L. Waters attended Georgetown University prior to entering the University of Kansas School of Business, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. After graduating from the University of Missouri School of Law, he served as a Deputy District Attorney in Denver until he accepted a position in the 9th Judicial District as the Chief Trial Deputy and Assistant District Attorney. In this capacity Mr. Waters tried every felony in the district and was the Depu...

Michael T. McConnell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Michael T., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive pee...

Represents both lenders and borrowers on complex, high-dollar real estate loans. Deep expertise in loan origination, acquisition and disposition and hospitality. Exceeds $1 billion in yearly loan origination. With a focus on real estate finance, David Curfman advises both lenders and borrowers on a variety of loan types, including securitized, bridge and construction financing, among others. He has a pragmatic approach and finds innovative and equitable solutions to clients’ real-world ...

Bryan focuses his practice on advising privately-held business and their owners with respect to mergers and acquisitions, entity formation and operation, sales, purchases and leasing of real estate, commercial real estate, private placements of securities, and wills, trusts and business succession planning. Bryan is a past member of the Board of Governors of the Colorado Bar Association.

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...

Betty leverages extensive corporate finance and M&A transactional experience to guide companies through the entire corporate lifecycle, from formation through growth and planned exit. Her clients include established and emerging growth companies as well as venture capital and other private equity funds. She works with clients in a variety of industries, including software, technology, telecommunications, analytics, medical devices, healthcare, fintech and manufacturing. Betty regularly ac...