Stephen J. Ismert

Preeminent natural resources attorney. Obtains and defends development approvals for energy, mining and recreation industries. Executive level experience in the ski industry. Andrew Spielman is a widely respected energy, public lands and natural resources lawyer assisting with policy and regulatory issues involved in developing new facilities, as well as in the public land use and environmental permitting process. Committed to client success, Andy helps navigate the cyclical nature of the ene...

Larry Free has practiced exclusively in the area of Workers’ Compensation since 1995. His understanding and appreciation of workers began through his own employment history. In his early years, he worked at a variety of jobs in the food service industry, cabinet making, carpentry, appliance repair, and delivery. He originally joined the firm as a “runner” and worked as a clerk during law school. He became an associate following graduation and was admitted to partnership in 1...

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

Every case is personal, and every story is unique—whether someone is wronged by a trusted business partner, by a lawyer hired to protect an interest, or by an individual, corporation, or manufacturer that should have done the right thing. Nicole is skilled at gathering and telling each client’s story. She is organized, analytical, and precise, but her advocacy for her clients is empowered by her empathy and her passion for being a trial lawyer. Nicole represents clients in high st...

Mike Fredregill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Mike, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mike is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tamir I. Goldstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Tamir I., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tamir I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ms. Simpson is an associate attorney at Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC. She has concentrated on practicing family law since she graduated from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. Ms. Simpson is a passionate advocate who believes in the goal of reaching amicable resolutions for her clients. Ms. Simpson handles complex domestic relations matters including high-conflict custody cases and complex financial disputes. She handles each case with an eye towards resolution ...

Tom regularly counsels clients in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and complex joint ventures to private equity funds, strategic acquirors, and private sellers operating in several industries, including health care, consumer products, telecommunications, business services, technology and leisure and hospitality. He is also experienced in representing companies and investors in preferred equity, convertible debt, and private placement transactions, as well as lenders and borrowers in levera...

Mr. Timmins has over 25 years of experience representing clients in connection with a wide variety of real estate transactions and land use matters. His experience includes representation of developers in all phases of the development process, from land acquisition through annexation, zoning, development agreements, subdivision, preparation of CCR's, marketing, construction, and sales in connection with projects ranging in size from large master planned communities to individual residential a...

Troy A. Eid, the former U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, is a principal shareholder in the firm's Denver office. He has wide-ranging experience in complex federal, state and tribal litigation at the administrative, trial and appellate court level. Mr. Eid also handles a wide range of sensitive commercial transactions and disputes that require statutory, regulatory or administrative approval. Recent examples include: Spearheading the statutory review and community participation proc...