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Litigation Practice Part of Davis & Ceriani’s trial team, Ms. Pappas’s experience as a litigator includes participating in all phases of multi-million dollar litigation, in jury trials as well as FINRA arbitrations. Her practice areas include securities litigation, employment law, complex commercial litigation, personal injury and general civil litigation. Her securities experience over the past twenty years includes cases across the country representing institutional investor...

Trial Lawyer David K. TeSelle is a Colorado and Arizona licensed attorney who has successfully tried numerous cases to jury verdicts in both state and federal court, as well as private arbitration. Mr. TeSelle was a lead counsel in 2019 on one of the largest personal injury jury verdicts in Arizona history ($58.5 million). He has also successfully battled the largest banks in the world including in litigation related to the 2008 economic collapse (the so-called “Big Short” cases) ...

Gordon Queenan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Gordon practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Gordon Queenan 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 Gordon Queenan is held by other lawyers.

David St. John-Larkin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. David practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized David St. John-Larkin since 2018. 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 David St. John-Larkin is held by other lawyers.

Colorado trial attorney SEAN MCDERMOTT is a founding partner of the criminal defense and civil litigation practice, McDermott Stuart & Ward. His practice focuses on representation of those who have been charged with crimes as well as those who have experienced civil wrongs. At the heart of his practice is a strong belief that everyone charged with a crime or involved in a personal injury matter should have an attorney who is dedicated to the case and who will protect their interests both ...

Shawn D. Meade is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Immigration Law. Shawn D. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Shawn D. Meade since 2019. 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 Shawn D. Meade is held by other lawyers.

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.

Melissa was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1968. She attended Colorado State University (graduating in 1990 with a B.A. in Political Science) and obtained her law degree from the University of Denver in 1994, where she served as an Editor on the Denver Journal of International Law and was a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Estate and Gift Taxation. Melissa studied overseas and attended the University of London while serving as an intern in the House of Commons in London, England i...

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...