Sean R. Gallagher

Katy formed Azizpour Donnelly in 2012. Prior to that, she practiced in the litigation departments of leading national and local firms, clerked for the former Chief Judge of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and for the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and worked at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. She is an experienced trial counsel. And her appellate work has earned her wide local recognition, including repeated sele...

Dale Coplan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Dale, who practices law in Englewood, Colorado, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dale is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark E. Baker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Mark E., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Lyman is a trial attorney with a diverse litigation practice. Based on his substantial experience defending catastrophic personal injury claims, including serious brain, spinal cord and burn injuries, Mr. Lyman guides his clients through the complex process of investigation, discovery, mediation and trial. Energy and transportation companies rely on him to defend claims of personal injury and property damage arising out of mining operations, oil and gas exploration, oil field service oper...

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...

Authority on consumer finance regulation and law. Decade of government bank regulatory service. Develops multidisciplinary solutions for consumer finance companies and banks. With deep understanding of consumer finance law and markets, Sarah Auchterlonie ensures that transactions and consumer product offerings achieve her clients’ compliance, effectiveness and growth goals. As an advocate in Congress or with federal and state agencies, she brings a decade of government service with fede...

Former United States attorney and Colorado deputy attorney general. Seasoned counselor and litigator for clients facing federal and state government investigations and internal investigations. Recognized political law advisor to corporations and nonprofits on campaign finance, election and ballot initiative law. Throughout his time as United States attorney, deputy attorney general of Colorado and years of private practice, Jason Dunn has handled some of the highest-profile cases in Colorado....

Stefan D. Stein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Stefan D., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stefan D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bradley N. Shefrin is a Partner in our Denver office and is a seasoned trial attorney with over three decades of legal experience. He concentrates his practice on construction and general liability litigation defense and works closely alongside companies of all sizes to protect their interests and support the growth of their businesses. Brad specializes in insurance litigation defense for builders, general contractors, engineers, construction trade companies, design professionals, manufacture...

Traci L. Van Pelt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Traci L., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Traci L. is held by other top lawyers in...