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Bryce Beecher leverages his more than two decades of experience as a real estate development and transactional attorney with his time as in-house counsel on behalf of clients acquiring, developing and selling resorts, hotels and other commercial, residential and mixed-use properties. Beginning with acquisitions, he works with clients through the final disposition of properties, while also partnering with them in the formation, operation and management of master-planned communities, condominiu...

Chairman Norman Brownstein has earned the respect and trust of leaders on both sides of the aisle, which is why U.S. Senators Ted Kennedy and Hank Brown honored him with the title of "America's 101st Senator." Mr. Brownstein opened a government relations office in Washington, D.C. in 1995. The team initially consisted of two policy professionals and a couple of sublet cubicles. Subsequently, the organization has grown into one of the largest, most successful bipartisan government relations pr...

John W. O’Dorisio, Jr. is a managing and founding shareholder of the Denver-based law firm Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio, P.C. and he chairs the firm’s real estate practice department. He is the firm’s most experienced attorney in corporate and real estate law. John provides counsel in complex and significant commercial real estate transactions to developers and lending institutions. He works with commercial real estate credit facilities on workout deals, including renegot...

Craig S. Nuss, the co-practice group leader of the Construction Defects department at Burg Simpson. His department has achieved Tier 1 status by US News and World Report (the highest-ranking available). Mr. Nuss is a Colorado native born in Brush in 1960. He obtained his undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1982 and graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1988. Mr. Nuss begin his legal career the following year with a ...

Steve Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Steve practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Steve Jones 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 Steve Jones is held by other lawyers.

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...

Monica L.C. Lester is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Monica L.C. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Monica L.C. Lester since 2025. 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 Monica L.C. Lester is held by other lawyers.

Michael T. McConnell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Michael T. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Michael T. McConnell since 2001. The Best Lawyers recognition is...

Thane assists clients with structuring new markets tax credits financings, including upper-tier lending arrangements, direct and indirect credit enhancement of lower-tier borrowing arrangements and unique lower-tier equity financing.

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.