Kayla Trafford

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...

Kim represents governmental entities and other transaction participants in public finance transactions and economic development matters.

Scott Eldredge is a named shareholder and has been practicing law continuously with the firm since his admission to the Colorado Bar in 1983. Mr. Eldredge’s legal practice focuses primarily on complex medical malpractice cases with a particular emphasis on birth injury cases. Mr. Eldredge is a long-time member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a long-time member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a nat...

As a founding member of Pollart Miller, Eric draws on over 20 years as practicing attorney to represent clients in Colorado, Utah, Arizona and Nebraska. As litigation counsel and advisor, he supports and advocates for the interest and rights of his clients in their insurance and employment-related issues with an emphasis on defending workers’ compensation matters. Whether large national corporations or those with regional focus, Eric provides counsel to assist clients with risk assessme...

Matt is a trial lawyer at Olson Personal Injury Lawyers with significant experience in medical malpractice and nursing home litigation. A Colorado native, Matt earned his law degree from the University of Denver and remains active in the legal community through mentorship and bar association involvement. Matt has been recognized as a Super Lawyers since 2021. Outside of work, Matt enjoys exploring Colorado’s outdoors and spending time with his wife and three children.

Timothy M. Kratz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Timothy M. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy M. Kratz since 2019. 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 Timothy M. Kratz is held by other lawyers.

Shanelle Kindel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Shanelle practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Shanelle Kindel 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 Shanelle Kindel is held by other lawyers.

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...

Bryan focuses his practice on advising privately-held business and their owners with respect to mergers and acquisitions, entity formation and operation, sales, purchases and leasing of real estate, commercial real estate, private placements of securities, and wills, trusts and business succession planning. Bryan is a past member of the Board of Governors of the Colorado Bar Association.

With extensive experience in water law, Mr. Thorne effectively represents clients in water court litigation and related administrative proceedings, including adjudication of water rights, changes of water rights, and complex plans for augmentation. He also assists clients with water rights acquisitions and in the development and negotiation of water supply arrangements. Mr. Thorne has substantial experience with project development and financing for energy companies developing water supplies ...