Richard M. Murray

Represents both lenders and borrowers on complex, high-dollar real estate loans. Deep expertise in loan origination, acquisition and disposition and hospitality. Exceeds $1 billion in yearly loan origination. With a focus on real estate finance, David Curfman advises both lenders and borrowers on a variety of loan types, including securitized, bridge and construction financing, among others. He has a pragmatic approach and finds innovative and equitable solutions to clients’ real-world ...

Michael S. Harris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael S. practices law in Greenwood Village, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Michael S. Harris 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 Michael S. Harris is held by other lawyers.

Kristi Anderson Wells is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law and Family Law. Kristi Anderson practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Kristi Anderson Wells since 2022. 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 Kristi Anderson Wells is held by other lawyers.

Reza Rismani is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Reza practices law in Greenwood Village, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Reza Rismani 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 Reza Rismani is held by other lawyers.

Kim Martin represents real estate developers, investors and owners of residential, commercial, industrial, TOD and mixed-use projects. She has a specific focus on large-scale greenfield and brownfield development projects, including all aspects of land use entitlements—securing approvals for annexations, development agreements, zonings and rezonings, subdivisions, site plans, transferable development rights, public revenue sharing agreements and vested property rights. Kim assists clien...

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...

Employment law advocate Alice Powers resolves a wide variety of litigation claims across Colorado and California, jurisdictions with notably different regulatory frameworks. She operates effectively in both the courtroom and the conference room—defending all types of employment claims while providing counsel to employers on compliance strategies that prevent disputes from occurring altogether. Alice has secured favorable outcomes in bench and jury trials, binding arbitration, and mediat...

Ms. Montoya is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Ms. Montoya is a seasoned trial attorney who has tried over 30 jury trials and numerous bench trials. Ms. Montoya has a broad range of experience in criminal defense and corporate defense litigation. Ms. Montoya started her legal career as a Deputy District Attorney in Denver, where she served in the Family Violence Unit, prosecuting felony crimes against children and domestic violence cases. After serving 7 years with the...

David Kaplan has more than 40 years of experience in criminal defense, including complex litigation and trial representation in state and federal courts on matters ranging from violent crime to white collar defense. Additionally, he frequently represents attorneys facing disciplinary consequences, other professionals facing regulatory licensing issues, and students confronting disciplinary actions. David graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1982 and began work as a Deputy...

Dawn P. Bookhardt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Dawn P. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Dawn P. Bookhardt 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 Dawn P. Bookhardt is held by other lawyers.