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Kristin A. Decker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Kristin A., 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 Kristin A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joe is a no-nonsense, hardworking lawyer with an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and eight years of practical work experience in the road and bridge construction industry, including work as a project superintendent for a heavy highway general contractor. Since he began practicing law in 1995, Joe’s practice has been devoted exclusively to construction law, with a specific emphasis in construction litigation. He represents owners, design professionals, contractors/subcontractor...

Leading real estate litigator. Shrewd transactional attorney skilled at risk mitigation. Deep grasp of legal and business issues impacting the real estate and construction industries. Jonathan Pray brings a powerful combination of expertise to his clients in the real estate and construction industries—deep experience as both a litigator and transactional attorney. One of the firm’s lead litigators, he has facilitated the resolution of disputes on some of Denver’s largest dev...

Lance’s trial practice focuses on complex civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on trucking, hospitality and retail, premises liability, construction, and all excess claims. Lance is the Chief Executive Officer, and also serves on the inclusiveness committee, and Board of Directors. Lance has represented individuals and businesses in the defense of claims for personal injury and property damages as a result of accident or other casualty. He has significant trial experience defendin...

Melisa Panagakos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Melisa, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melisa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris focuses on employment litigation and counseling. He has represented employers before federal and state courts and agencies in a variety of employment matters.

Mr. Miletich holds the highest rating awarded by Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory as an AV® Preeminent™ Lawyer. Mr. Miletich has been recognized in Denver’s Top Rated Lawyers by Legal Leaders, Colorado Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Litigation - Defense. Mr. Miletich is an experienced trial attorney. He represents clients involving professional malpractice, insurance matters, products liability, construction defects and general casualty. In...

Jason Day is a partner with the firm's Business practice. He focuses his practice on securities regulations and public offerings. Jason counsels public companies on Securities Exchange Act of 1934, NYSE and NASDAQ compliance and disclosure issues. He also advises public company executives and boards regarding executive compensation, corporate governance, corporate finance, Sarbanes Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank Act, Regulation FD and Section 16 compliance. Jason's securities experience also includes ...

Stephen E. Baumann II is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Stephen E., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Betty leverages extensive corporate finance and M&A transactional experience to guide companies through the entire corporate lifecycle, from formation through growth and planned exit. Her clients include established and emerging growth companies as well as venture capital and other private equity funds. She works with clients in a variety of industries, including software, technology, telecommunications, analytics, medical devices, healthcare, fintech and manufacturing. Betty regularly ac...