Jonathan Bender

Offers sophisticated, practical and comprehensible advice on complex benefits and compensation matters. More than two decades of experience advising clients of all sizes. Brings unique expertise in payroll tax treatment and reporting issues, including worker classification. David Spaulding’s experience covers a wide range of employee benefits matters, including the design, implementation, communication, administration and amendment of all types of tax-qualified retirement plans, executi...

About Banafsheh Banafsheh Lari is an associate attorney with Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. and a member of the Family Law Team. Banafsheh earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Affairs with an emphasis on the Middle East from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2012. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2015. Banafsheh began her legal career as a law clerk in Adams County District Court primarily for the Honorable Jac...

Tim Bounds is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Tim practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Tim Bounds 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 Tim Bounds is held by other lawyers.

Steve Cohen has overseen commercial real estate transactions for his clients, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and debt and equity financings and restructurings, for over 35 years. He regularly represents developers, investors and sponsors in all industry classes, including office, multifamily, retail, industrial, mixed-use, hotels and raw land. As part of his transactional practice, Steve assists clients in structuring partnerships and limited liability companies, includ...

Rene Moore conducts a full-time federal tax practice advising clients and representing clients before the IRS on matters related to the issuance of tax-exempt and tax-advantaged municipal debt instruments, including financing for governmental entities, higher education institutions, hospitals, 501(c)(3) organizations, housing developers and numerous other types of tax-exempt private activity bond financings.

Shawn D. Meade is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Immigration Law. Shawn D. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Shawn D. Meade since 2019. 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 Shawn D. Meade is held by other lawyers.

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.

Ivan A. Sarkissian, co-founder of McConaughy & Sarkissian, P.C., was admitted to practice law in Colorado in 1997 and is admitted to practice in all Colorado state courts, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Sarkissian received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University in 1993 and attended the Tulane University School of Law, obtaining his Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, in 1997. While...

Darin J. Gibby is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Darin J. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Darin J. Gibby since 2013. 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 Darin J. Gibby is held by other lawyers.

As the leader of a dynamic civil litigation team, Alex Lowe is known for successfully handling high-stakes litigation matters and resolving complex disputes for clients. With more than 60 jury trials completed as a former district attorney in southwest Colorado, Alex brings 20 years of courtroom experience to every case. His extensive background in trial preparation and presentation allows him to quickly identify a case's strengths and weaknesses, giving his clients the best opportunity for a...