Kaley Rickert

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...

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...

Nicole A. Westbrook brings sharp insight and relentless advocacy to complex cases involving theft of trade secrets, intellectual property disputes, defamation, and high-value commercial litigation. She has successfully tried cases before juries and judges in both federal and state courts, as well as in arbitration forums across the country. Whether representing plaintiffs or defendants, she is known for taking on cases that others won’t—and winning. Nicole’s trial work is dr...

Patrick Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Patrick practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick Miller since 2020. 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 Patrick Miller is held by other lawyers.

Ron Sandgrund is a well-known trial lawyer and Colorado’s most prolific author of articles and books on Colorado construction and materials defect law and related insurance coverage issues. Mr. Sandgrund has extensive experience litigating construction defect, construction materials, product liability, multi-family community, class action, and insurance lawsuits, and he has argued many cases before the Colorado Court of Appeals, Colorado Supreme Court, and U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Ap...

I’m a litigator and trial advocate at Keating Wagner Polidori Free and I represent businesses and individuals who have been defrauded or injured by someone in a position of trust in business cases. As a commercial litigation attorney, I am passionate about representing people or businesses who are victims of fraud, abuse of power, breach of contract or professional negligence. I have successfully worked on Colorado civil lawsuits with anywhere from $2,000 to $2,000,000,000 at stake with...

Kara Lyons Chrobak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Kara Lyons practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Kara Lyons Chrobak since 2026. 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 Kara Lyons Chrobak 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 ...

Martine Tariot Wells is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Martine Tariot practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Martine Tariot Wells since 2026. 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 Martine Tariot Wells is held by other lawyers.

Jim has been a lawyer for 43 years representing over 1,900 family law clients. His years of experience in litigating and negotiating family law cases has honed his ability to achieve success in mediation. Jim was a Municipal Court Judge for 22 years. His experience as a judge has provided him with the demeanor and temperament to arbitrate family law cases. Jim has mediated and arbitrated a myriad of issues including decision-making and parenting time, child support, complex property division,...