Joshua A. Clark

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...

Lisa Shimel is a partner based out of Otteson Shapiro’s Denver office. She brings more than 30 years of experience in commercial, real estate, and lending transactions and litigation. She represents bank and non-bank financial institutions in loan documentation, defaults, workouts, foreclosure matters, secured creditor bankruptcy, and operational and regulatory issues. Lisa also advises individuals and businesses on real estate purchases and sales, leasing, lending transactions and gene...

Josh brings a client-centered approach to his practice, and understands that there is no such thing as a “small case” when someone is the target of a criminal prosecution. He appreciates that some of the toughest battles to be fought are those that occur as a result of being accused of a crime, and that the restrictions and obstacles facing his clients can be far reaching and unanticipated. Josh is passionate about defending his clients, and takes a direct-approach on their behalf...

William Sterck has over 35 years’ experience as an attorney in workers’ compensation law. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Sterck attended college earning an A.A., B.A. and M.A. Mr. Sterck started in the workers’ compensation field as a vocational rehabilitation counselor in 1983. He was a law clerk for CCIA (Now Pinnacol) and worked in a small firm where he began his own general practice in the areas of contracts, property, domestic and workers’ compensation claims...

Erika Alese Gebhardt is an attorney licensed in Colorado, who offers clients efficient and effective representation and tailors her services to the unique needs of each individual client. Ms. Gebhardt's practice focuses exclusively on family law. Ms. Gebhardt’s clients have the added benefit of her experience in the areas of employment law, estate planning, and complex commercial litigation. Her previous experience in these areas provides her with a unique perspective and skill set, whi...

Co-founding partner of Garnett Powell Maximon Barlow & Farbes, Josh Maximon, focuses his practice on personal injury, commercial litigation, and criminal defense. He previously co-founded and was a partner at a prominent personal injury and criminal defense boutique law firm in Boulder. Josh and his previous firm had numerous courtroom victories, including receiving the largest jury verdict in the history of the State of Colorado on behalf of a bicyclist tragically injured in a motor vehi...

David Kaplan has more than 40 years of experience in criminal defense, including complex litigation and trial representation in state and federal courts on matters ranging from violent crime to white collar defense. Additionally, he frequently represents attorneys facing disciplinary consequences, other professionals facing regulatory licensing issues, and students confronting disciplinary actions. David graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1982 and began work as a Deputy...

Trusted advisor to multiple ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Deeply engaged in public policy and fundraising for 25 years. Closed numerous multi-billion dollar deals. Steve is an irreplaceable asset to some of the highest profile owners, managers, investors and financiers in the nation. He has negotiated and advised on hundreds of deals over the course of his career, including several high-profile, politically contentious multi-billion-dollar transactions in energy and renewable energy, tele...

Kama McConaughy Sarkissian focuses her practice in all areas of family law. Ms. McConaughy Sarkissian has an extensive background in complex litigation, settlement negotiations, and appeals, having represented clients throughout the state of Colorado. Ms. McConaughy Sarkissian is experienced in representing clients in all areas of family law, from financially complex divorce cases to high profile custody matters. While she strives to develop creative settlement solutions for her clients, she ...

James Eklund is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Environmental. James, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.