Michael D. "Mike" Plachy

Jody Harper Alderman grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She graduated from the University of Virginia in 1991 with a BA in History and a BA in Economics. Jody graduated from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1994, Order of the Coif. She was the Editor in Chief of the Law Review. She has been in private practice since 1994 and is currently a member/owner of the firm Alderman Bernstein LLC, where she practices in the areas of eminent domain and condemnation law and real estate-related lit...

Alan C. Horowitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Alan C., who practices law in Evergreen, Colorado, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alan C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John H. Tatlock is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. John H., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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.

Scott F. Llewellyn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Scott F., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cory Rutz represents property owners and developers in the acquisition and entitlement of commercial, residential and industrial projects. Cory’s practice includes assisting clients with local government approval of annexations, subdivisions, rezonings and development agreements. Her recent work includes advising clients on incorporating various types of short-term rental uses into their properties. With joint degrees in law and urban planning, Cory is also a certified member of the Ame...

About Gene Gene Cianico is a founding member of Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. Gene specializes in the areas of Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Liquor Licensing, and Civil Litigation. Gene brings over 40+ years of legal experience and confidence to his clients’ cases. Born and raised in the North Metro area, Gene has practiced law here for the majority of his career. He is proud to have earned the highest possible rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell®, known as the &ldquo...

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

Doug is the chair of the Franchise and Distribution Law department at Robinson, Waters & O’Dorisio. His practice emphasizes franchising and distribution, intellectual property, commercial real estate and lending, securities, corporate, partnership, and limited liability company entities, and general commercial and business law. He is the firm’s most experienced attorney in franchise and distribution law. He provides counsel to several franchisors in both U.S. and international...