Patrick L. "Pat" Hughes

More than 20 years working in real estate law. Experience managing transactions with as many as 276 properties in a single portfolio. Expertise handling $1.5 billion deals. These are just some of the many credentials that Nicole Ament brings to her role as Brownstein’s Real Estate Department chair—and to her clients’ projects, every day. Focusing on land use, development, financing and disposition, she spearheads transactions featuring complex portfolios and large single ass...

Negotiates and closes complex development transactions. Assesses risk to efficiently and cost effectively achieve maximum results. Skilled at creating positive relationships between public stakeholders and private real estate developers. A real estate attorney focused on achieving her client’s business objectives, Blair Lichtenfels advises prominent developers and equity investors in connection with urban infill, brownfield, master planned, mixed use and transit-oriented developments. B...

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...

Bob Turner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Bob practices law in Aurora, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Bob Turner since 2024. 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 Bob Turner is held by other lawyers.

Christian E. Otteson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Financial Services Regulation Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Christian E. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Christian E. Otteson since 2024. 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 Christian E. Otteson is h...

Emily P. Koekkoek is a shareholder at Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC and a dedicated family law attorney serving clients throughout Colorado. Known for her compassion, strategic thinking, and tenacious advocacy, Emily has spent over a decade helping individuals navigate some of life’s most challenging transitions—divorce, custody disputes, post-decree modifications, and complex domestic relations matters. She combines the skill of a seasoned litigator with the genuine empathy of som...

Matt is in our Public Finance, Tax Incentives and Credit Markets Group. He has extensive experience in financing include general obligation bonds, excise tax bonds, lease transactions, general airport revenue bonds, airport special facilities bonds, tax increment bonds and private activity bonds.

About Banafsheh Banafsheh Lari is an associate attorney with Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. and a member of the Family Law Team. Banafsheh earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Affairs with an emphasis on the Middle East from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2012. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2015. Banafsheh began her legal career as a law clerk in Adams County District Court primarily for the Honorable Jac...

Arnulfo D. Hernández is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Immigration Law. Arnulfo D. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Arnulfo D. Hernández since 2021. 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 Arnulfo D. Hernández is held by other lawyers.

Laura A. Mitchell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Laura A. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Laura A. Mitchell since 2021. 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 Laura A. Mitchell is held by other lawyers.