Mark G. Grueskin

Hal specializes in franchise and intellectual property litigation and arbitration. He also has a wide range of experience in trademark registration and commercial litigation. Hal is admitted to practice law in Colorado, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia as well as the United States Courts of Appeals for the 1st, 4th, 9th, 10th, and Federal Circuits. Hal is an approved arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association. He is a member of the American Bar Association’s Intellectual ...

John W. Carpenter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. John W. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized John W. Carpenter 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 John W. Carpenter is held by other lawyers.

Luke focuses his law practice exclusively on domestic relations issues. He has practiced family law since 2005, first in Virginia and then in Colorado since 2012. Luke is a strong advocate for his clients. He is adept at negotiating resolutions out of court, but is a skilled trial attorney and prepared to go to trial when the circumstances dictate. Luke enjoys finding creative solutions to difficult problems and remains focused on achieving the best outcomes for his clients. Luke has represen...

Christine Ranney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Christine practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Christine Ranney since 2027. 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 Christine Ranney is held by other lawyers.

Duncan Barber is of counsel with the firm. Mr. Barber has an extensive creditor rights, insolvency, and financial-restructuring practice. He deals with all aspects of businesses in financial distress. He has advised a broad range of clients at the “front end” of deals in structuring business formations and other contractual undertakings with a view toward mitigating the risks of financial distress and enforcement of rights. This includes providing bankruptcy opinions in both priva...

Betsy P. Bengtson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Betsy P. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Betsy P. Bengtson 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 Betsy P. Bengtson is held by other lawyers.

Seasoned, practical, solution-oriented dealmaker. Twenty years of experience closing hundreds of deals with clients ranging from sophisticated private equity buyers to individual owner/entrepreneur sellers. Serves as outside general counsel to leading middle market companies. Gino Maurelli’s middle market M&A and private equity practice spans four decades. Closing deals on the buy and sell side amid both bull and bear markets, he understands how to navigate different environments to...

Natalie A. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Natalie A. practices law in Aurora, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Natalie A. Brown since 2005. 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 Natalie A. Brown is held by other lawyers.

Concentrates on oil and gas, environmental and land use law. Involved in many of the major disputes facing the energy industry in Colorado. Mark Mathews has successfully represented oil and gas and mining clients and real estate development companies in litigation and regulatory rulemakings concerning oil and gas preemption and royalty issues, hazardous waste contamination, enforcement of oil and gas regulations, zoning and development disputes and land use permitting issues. Mark is outside ...

Jeremy A. Sitcoff is a shareholder at Levin Sitcoff Waneka focusing on helping clients in complex matters in the areas of insurance bad faith, personal injury, and commercial litigation. His dedication to justice is evident in his pursuit of fair treatment and rightful compensation for his clients. Jeremy completed his undergraduate studies at McGill University, followed by a master’s degree from the University of Toronto. He earned his law degree from The John Marshall Law School in 19...