Raymond L. Gifford

Stuart Skok is the principal and owner of Stuart Skok Law LLC, founded in 2017, and now Stuart Skok Law and The Next Chapter LLC, founded in 2026. With more than 30 years of experience, she represents clients in complex family law matters, including divorce, custody, domestic violence, prenuptial and separation agreements, and post-divorce litigation. She is admitted to practice in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Colorado, and before the U.S. Supreme Court. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Matrim...

Gretchen E. Lipman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Family Law. Gretchen E. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Gretchen E. Lipman 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 Gretchen E. Lipman 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...

For two decades, Mark has provided legal representation and practical advice to business entities and individuals on a full range of corporate, real estate, business, and other commercial matters. In the role of outside general legal counsel, Mark also acts as a trusted advisor to decision-makers on the full range of legal and strategic issues facing businesses, both large and small. In his corporate practice, Mark provides advice with regard to the following: Entity formation Business start-...

David C. Gartenberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. David C. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized David C. Gartenberg 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 David C. Gartenberg is held by other lawyers.

For more than 25 years, Brian's practice has focused almost exclusively on helping water users find, secure and defend their water rights in Colorado and the Western U.S. His clients include municipalities, water and wastewater sanitation districts, mines, golf course developers, energy companies and various commercial facilities. Brian serves as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance on long-term water planning and water rights projects. In Colorado, his experience includes the adju...

MaryAnn M. McGeady is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. MaryAnn M. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized MaryAnn M. McGeady since 2023. 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 MaryAnn M. McGeady is held by other lawyers.

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...

Robin Lutz Beattie, Esq. is a partner at the law firm of Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, L.L.C., where she practices all aspects of family law. She has written and lectured on a variety of family law topics, and is a Past President of the First Judicial District Bar Association. She is the author of the Spousal Maintenance Chapter of the Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations Law and the Common Law Chapter of the Bench Bar Book. Ms. Beattie is currently the Chair...

Amanda Smith Greenberg is a commercial real estate and land use planning attorney whose clients include developers, owners, investors and tenants. A trusted advisor, Amanda represents clients in purchase, sale and development transactions, including mixed-use projects, industrial developments, large scale residential developments, office buildings, hotels, shopping centers and sports and entertainment stadiums and venues. She is an expert on title and survey matters and development approvals,...