Katherine Cooperman

Negotiates and closes complex development transactions. Assesses risk to efficiently and cost effectively achieve maximum results. Skilled at creating positive relationships between public stakeholders and private real estate developers. A real estate attorney focused on achieving her client’s business objectives, Blair Lichtenfels advises prominent developers and equity investors in connection with urban infill, brownfield, master planned, mixed use and transit-oriented developments. B...

Troy A. Eid, the former U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, is a principal shareholder in the firm's Denver office. He has wide-ranging experience in complex federal, state and tribal litigation at the administrative, trial and appellate court level. Mr. Eid also handles a wide range of sensitive commercial transactions and disputes that require statutory, regulatory or administrative approval. Recent examples include: Spearheading the statutory review and community participation proc...

Elizabeth Kemery Sipes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Elizabeth Kemery practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Kemery Sipes 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 Elizabeth Kemery Sipes is held by other lawyers.

Scott F. Llewellyn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Scott F. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Scott F. Llewellyn 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 Scott F. Llewellyn is held by o...

Michael Mihm’s unique trial practice focuses on plaintiff-side legal malpractice cases. The Best Lawyers in America® has four times named Michael as “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Legal Malpractice Law–Plaintiff. He is one of the few plaintiffs’ attorneys in the United States to be certified as a specialist in legal malpractice law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He brings malpractice lawsuits against some of the nation&rsq...

Doug is the chair of the Franchise and Distribution Law department at Robinson, Waters & O’Dorisio. His practice emphasizes franchising and distribution, intellectual property, commercial real estate and lending, securities, corporate, partnership, and limited liability company entities, and general commercial and business law. He is the firm’s most experienced attorney in franchise and distribution law. He provides counsel to several franchisors in both U.S. and international...

Caleb Meyer is chief executive officer and managing partner of Messner Reeves LLP. He joined the firm over eight years ago and has played an integral part in the firm’s growth during that time. In his multi-state practice, Mr. Meyer focuses on trial advocacy and the representation of individuals, corporations, and other business entities in courts of law, arbitration, mediation, and other regulatory proceedings. He has litigated and tried numerous cases across the country, including com...

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...

Edward C. Moss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Edward C. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Edward C. Moss 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 Edward C. Moss is held by other lawyers.

More than 30 years of commercial litigation experience. Trusted advisor and trial counsel to banks, lending institutions and a variety of organizations. Recognized by his peers for his expertise at the intersection of litigation and transactional law. Steve Abelman helps clients achieve positive resolutions to business disputes. He understands the value of relationships for achieving a client’s objectives and provides his clients with the critical information and insights necessary for ...