Patricia A. "Trish" Cooper

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.

Lance’s trial practice focuses on complex civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on trucking, hospitality and retail, premises liability, construction, and all excess claims. Lance is the Chief Executive Officer, and also serves on the inclusiveness committee, and Board of Directors. Lance has represented individuals and businesses in the defense of claims for personal injury and property damages as a result of accident or other casualty. He has significant trial experience defendin...

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...

Co-founding partner, Stan Garnett, focuses his practice on complex litigation at the state and federal level. He is well-known for providing a solutions-based approach, from arbitration to litigation. With decades of experience on some of Colorado’s most high-profile cases and beyond, Stan is a reliable, steady hand for all types of clients facing high-stakes litigation. He’s an expert at leading a team of lawyers to help clients, whether through the court system or less formal re...

Gregory S. Rich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Gregory S., 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 Gregory S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Murray Ogborn is recognized as one of the nation's preeminent trial lawyers, having represented clients and tried many cases across the country. He is an innovator in the development of trial practice, and is nationally known for using storytelling, case thematic techniques, and focus groups in the preparation and trial of cases. Murray not only personally tries cases, but other trial lawyers from around the country hire him to conduct focus groups and consult on their cases. Murray is the fo...

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...

A strategic problem solver, Rob Kaufmann is known for bringing the right players to the table to complete real estate deals. For decades, his clients have relied on his unparalleled knowledge of both the legal and business sides of the real estate market. His national perspective and ability to steer clients—from national private equity companies and REITs to family-owned companies—through volatile markets make Rob the go-to lawyer for acquisition, development, financing, leasing ...

Peter W. Burg J.D. is one of America’s leading trial lawyers and one of the country’s foremost legal experts handling claims for persons with traumatic brain and/or spinal cord injuries. Mr. Burg is a senior shareholder at Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, a national trial firm known for fighting for victims of negligence, malfeasance, malpractice, and abuse that has secured over $1 billion in verdicts, settlements, and judgments on behalf of its clients. Over the course ...

Mr. Timmins has over 25 years of experience representing clients in connection with a wide variety of real estate transactions and land use matters. His experience includes representation of developers in all phases of the development process, from land acquisition through annexation, zoning, development agreements, subdivision, preparation of CCR's, marketing, construction, and sales in connection with projects ranging in size from large master planned communities to individual residential a...