Kathryn Lynn "Katy" Raffensperger

Steve Suneson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Steve, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steve is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter Moore is the Chairman of the Business Law Department and a member of the real estate practice group for Robinson, Waters and O’Dorisio. He serves as outside general counsel and corporate counsel for many local and regional businesses. Twenty years of experience as a commercial trial lawyer provides Peter with a unique perspective on his business practice and aids in his ability to structure deals and transactions in a way to minimize risk, avoid litigation, and efficiently achieve...

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.

Andrew Comer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Andrew, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Melissa was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1968. She attended Colorado State University (graduating in 1990 with a B.A. in Political Science) and obtained her law degree from the University of Denver in 1994, where she served as an Editor on the Denver Journal of International Law and was a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Estate and Gift Taxation. Melissa studied overseas and attended the University of London while serving as an intern in the House of Commons in London, England i...

Geoffrey P. Anderson, Esq. is a shareholder and founding member of Anderson Notarianni McMahon LLC, a Denver, Colorado law firm. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Law, Litigation - Real Estate, and Land Use and Zoning Law, with an emphasis on disputes and transactions involving complex real property issues. Mr. Anderson served as Chair of the Real Estate Section Council of the Colorado Bar Association from 2010 to 2011. He is the author of Colorado Quiet Title Actions...

Evan works closely with clients in the commercial real estate and infrastructure, especially renewables and pipeline development, industries. Much of his work involves complex projects that span multiple sites and multiple states. Pipeline, Renewables and other Infrastructure Projects: Evan represents companies in connection with oil and gas pipeline developments. Additionally, he represents renewable energy clients, including developers of wind and solar farms. He also represents landowners ...

Tom Bieging is of counsel with the firm. He focuses his practice in the areas of banking and commercial litigation. Mr. Bieging’s financial institutions practice includes holding company and change of control applications, loan documentation, regulatory compliance advice, loan work outs, board representation, and the sale, acquisition, and merger of banks and bank holding companies. Mr. Bieging has litigated with government agencies on financial institution policy matters with national ...

Ms. Lavery earned a B.A. with Honors, with majors in Political Science and International Studies from the University of Denver in 1992; thereafter, earning her law degree from DU in 1995. After law school, she did not pursue work in the legal field, instead working in management, sales, and consulting positions in both large corporate settings and small local businesses. She returned to the legal profession in 2010, working as a paralegal in the areas of family law and juvenile law before joi...

Karen Chapman is a Member in Sherman & Howard’s Corporate and Business Department. She is a highly respected specialist in mergers and acquisitions and corporate financings, leading teams that close sophisticated transactions valued in the hundreds of millions and billions of dollars. Karen plays a preeminent role representing airlines in jet fuel storage and distribution system leasing, contract and financing matters at major airports throughout the United States. Karen’s pra...