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Brian L. Duffy is a president of the firm and previously served as Chair of the firm’s 600-member Global Litigation Department from 2009-2013. He focuses his practice on trial and appellate work in the class action, employment, energy, commercial contract and product liability areas, serving as national, regional and local counsel in high-profile cases. Brian represents public and privately-held entities and their principals in complex business-related disputes arising from both interna...

Pat Ridley represents individuals and entities in criminal , regulatory and civil matters involving significant risk to liberty, financial and reputational interests. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Ridley has served as lead trial counsel in more than 75 jury trials, has second chaired dozens of jury trials and trials to the court. He has tried cases involving securities fraud, tax fraud, computer fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, congressional redistricting, Ponzi schemes, br...

Heidi uses her life experience to bring a practical and relatable approach to her estate planning practice. She advises clients on a wide variety of estate planning matters, including estate and trust administration and pre and post-marital agreements. Additionally, Heidi has experience with real property, business and entity formation and general consultation, and commercial leases and contracts. Heidi is a member of the Orange Book Forms Committee and the Rules and Forms Committee of the Co...

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 ...

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

C. Ben Huber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. C. Ben practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized C. Ben Huber since 2020. 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 C. Ben Huber is held by other lawyers.

Stephen L. Waters attended Georgetown University prior to entering the University of Kansas School of Business, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. After graduating from the University of Missouri School of Law, he served as a Deputy District Attorney in Denver until he accepted a position in the 9th Judicial District as the Chief Trial Deputy and Assistant District Attorney. In this capacity Mr. Waters tried every felony in the district and was the Depu...

Scott Pechaitis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Scott practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Pechaitis since 2025. 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 Scott Pechaitis is held by other lawyers.

Terry Freeman is a Shareholder and a member of the Firm’s Commercial Finance practice group and practices in Denver and Dallas. Mr. Freeman represents banks and other financial services clients in connection with commercial and corporate lending transactions and related activities. Mr. Freeman has over 40 years of experience in structuring, documenting, servicing, and workout of commercial and corporate finance transactions. During his almost 30 years of providing legal counsel to finan...

Ashley advocates for outcomes that enable families to make the smoothest possible transition during an otherwise stressful time of life. She is committed to seeking peaceful resolutions while also zealously advocating for her clients. Whether clients are going through a divorce, custody dispute, financial disputes, or any other family law matter, it is Ashley’s goal that her clients feel as though their issue has been resolved with dignity. While not all cases can be resolved outside of...