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For over 20 years, Marci LaBranche has handled high-stakes criminal investigations and trials, as well as complex civil litigation, in both state and federal court. She also assists with all manner of collateral consequences that can arise from being accused of a crime. Marci is known for her perseverance and ability to quickly learn and assess even the most complex of cases. She is the rare trial attorney who practices in the areas of both civil and criminal litigation. In her criminal pract...

More than a decade of construction litigation and contract drafting experience. Provides practical solutions to clients’ business challenges. Experience ranges from relatively small disputes to multi-million-dollar claims in state courts, federal courts and arbitration. In his construction-focused practice, Kevin Walsh provides developers and construction professionals with a wide range of legal services, including contract drafting and negotiation; dispute avoidance and de-escalation; ...

Jeffrey R. Kesselman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Jeffrey R., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kim Martin represents real estate developers, investors and owners of residential, commercial, industrial, TOD and mixed-use projects. She has a specific focus on large-scale greenfield and brownfield development projects, including all aspects of land use entitlements—securing approvals for annexations, development agreements, zonings and rezonings, subdivisions, site plans, transferable development rights, public revenue sharing agreements and vested property rights. Kim assists clien...

Jim Rigberg is a seasoned business lawyer who provides end-to-end client representation in a variety of contexts. With particular expertise in the real estate and healthcare industries, Jim puts his years of courtroom experience to work advising clients on front-end strategies to secure optimal leverage and avoid exposure to costly litigation down the road. Jim also focuses his practice on Intellectual Property, where he helps clients protect their investments in their brands and creative out...

Elizabeth Kemery Sipes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Elizabeth Kemery, 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 Elizabeth Kemery is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

From the beginning of her career, Lorraine has fought on behalf of those whose lives have been forever changed by the wrongs of others. As an Assistant District Attorney in Houston, from 1984 to 1992, Lorraine tried over a hundred cases, resulting in criminal convictions of rapists, child molesters, murderers and embezzlers, among others. After moving to Colorado in 1992, she switched her focus to the civil arena, finding her passion in representing individuals harmed by corporate wrongdoing,...

Cheryl F. Smith earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science at Lehigh University and her J.D. from New York Law School, where she earned the public service certificate and was on the Dean’s List. Prior to joining RWO, Cheryl worked in boutique law firms in New York City. Cheryl practices in the area of domestic relations. She understands that going through a divorce is difficult and approaches every case with the client’s best interest as her main focus. Her wor...

Erica Payne focuses her practice on complex civil litigation and appeals. She has significant experience in a variety of fields including insurance bad faith, breach of contract, business disputes, and construction defect. She is a tenacious, empathetic, and prepared lawyer when advocating for her clients. Erica’s passion for mountain climbing and endurance running drives and informs her law practice. When presented with a challenge, she analyzes it from multiple angles and then attacks...

William “Bill” is the founding member of Kelly Law Partners, LLC whose commercial and employment litigation practice focuses on national and regional litigation for business clients. In response to a survey of Fortune 500 General Counsel, Bill has been named a “BTI Client Services All Star” for 4 consecutive years. He is also the sole Colorado recipient of the “Lexology Client Choice Award in Litigation” for 2017, a national survey of in-house counsel. Bill...