Justin D. Pless

Mr. Montoya manages the litigation department and has over twenty five years' experience as a trial lawyer. He has participated in more than sixty trials and arbitrations. He has successfully defended numerous complex civil litigation matters, including high-exposure and class-action cases. He also has expertise in providing risk-management advice to corporations. In 2006, Mr. Montoya was elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates, an organization with a primary mission of preserving th...

Seasoned, practical, solution-oriented dealmaker. Twenty years of experience closing hundreds of deals with clients ranging from sophisticated private equity buyers to individual owner/entrepreneur sellers. Serves as outside general counsel to leading middle market companies. Gino Maurelli’s middle market M&A and private equity practice spans four decades. Closing deals on the buy and sell side amid both bull and bear markets, he understands how to navigate different environments to...

As a member of the Public Finance, Tax Incentives and Credit Markets Group, Maria represents governmental entities, underwriters and other participants in public finance transactions.

Julie Gifford represents clients with respect to a variety of real estate matters, with a particular focus on real estate finance. Julie’s real estate finance experience includes representing lenders and borrowers on commercial real estate construction and permanent loan transactions, including the financing of multi-family developments, for-sale condominium projects, industrial warehouse centers, office buildings, medical office buildings, senior living facilities and major shopping ce...

Jamie Hubbard is respected as a top strategic legal mind and focused trial lawyer. She enjoys tackling complex cases, sifting through the noise and zeroing in on the facts that matter. Her plain-speaking and common-sense approach appeals to jurors, who comment on Jamie’s relatability and how she effectively communicates her clients’ story. Above all, Jamie takes pride in connecting with and relating to clients and developing a client-centered case strategy. Jamie began her career ...

Steven B. Epstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Steven B., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Abigail S. Wallach is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Abigail S., 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 Abigail S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Shawn D. Meade is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Immigration Law. Shawn D., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shawn D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David K. Lucas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. David K., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.