Matthew S. McElhiney

Justin L. Krieger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Justin L., 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 Justin L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matt Sullivan is one of the leaders of the Messner Reeves Real Estate practice group. Matt is specialized in handling Medical, Restaurant & Hospitality Practice Groups, Corporate, and Banking & Financial Groups. Matt brings an unparalleled blend of expertise and experience, with a proven track record in delivering exceptional results.

James Eklund is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Environmental. James, 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 James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 ...

Aaron Ladd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Water Law. Aaron, 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 Aaron is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robin Lutz Beattie, Esq. is a partner at the law firm of Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, L.L.C., where she practices all aspects of family law. She has written and lectured on a variety of family law topics, and is a Past President of the First Judicial District Bar Association. She is the author of the Spousal Maintenance Chapter of the Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations Law and the Common Law Chapter of the Bench Bar Book. Ms. Beattie is currently the Chair...

Steven M. Kelso is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Franchise Law. Steven M., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Abigail S. Wallach is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Abigail S., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Abigail S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laura A. Mitchell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Laura A., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practiced in the area of employment law for approximately 42 years, litigating, arbitrating and mediating employment related issues. Lectured locally and nationally on innumerable occasions with regard to employment law issues. Served as lead counsel in the largest age discrimination case ever brought, and successfully resolved, in the State of Colorado. Secured one of the largest ERISA judgments ever entered in the State of Colorado and also secured the first race discrimination judgment for...