Stephen W. Vertucci

Accomplished trial counsel with experience litigating a wide range of disputes. Adds value with flexible and creative approach to matters and deep courtroom experience. Recognized community leader committed to giving back and pro bono work. Justin Cohen is a commercial litigator who counsels clients in disputes concerning contract-based issues, fraud and other business torts, and breach of fiduciary duty. Justin brings a depth of experience to the courtroom, having served as trial counsel in ...

Sarah Benjes is an employment lawyer with 15 years of experience representing employers nationally on workplace matters. Sarah focuses her practice on employment counseling, compliance, transactions, and litigation. Sarah partners with employers to navigate difficult employee issues, assess potential risks, and identify practical solutions. Counseling, Compliance: Sarah advises national employers of all sizes on complex workplace issues, including employee hiring, discipline and discharge; di...

Offers sophisticated, practical and comprehensible advice on complex benefits and compensation matters. More than two decades of experience advising clients of all sizes. Brings unique expertise in payroll tax treatment and reporting issues, including worker classification. David Spaulding’s experience covers a wide range of employee benefits matters, including the design, implementation, communication, administration and amendment of all types of tax-qualified retirement plans, executi...

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...

David G. Palmer has more than 30 years of trial and appellate experience throughout the Rocky Mountain region, Texas and California, including numerous multi-week jury trials involving claims under federal and state antitrust laws, securities and commodities laws, allegations of civil or criminal fraud, conspiracy, RICO, class actions and claims under federal environmental statutes. These representations and trials have involved parties engaged in the energy, food and beverage, financial and ...

Richard E. Bump is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law and Real Estate Law. Richard E. practices law in Boulder, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Richard E. Bump since 2009. 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 Richard E. Bump is held by other lawyers.

Michelle Brinner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Michelle practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle Brinner 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 Michelle Brinner is held by other lawyers.

More than two decades facilitating successful business transactions. Respected dealmaker in health care industry. Dedicated firm and community leader. Mike King guides clients through their organization’s most pivotal moments. Handling the full range of public and private transactions from asset acquisitions and sales to joint ventures, securing financing to fund growth, mergers and acquisitions, and leveraged buy outs, Mike provides sophisticated counsel to close deals. Rounding out hi...

Jennifer Torres is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jennifer practices law in Aurora, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Torres 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 Jennifer Torres is held by other lawyers.

Rob Steinmetz is a founding partner of McConnell Van Pelt LLC in Denver, Colorado. He represents professionals, businesses, insurers and health care providers in complex civil litigation , professional liability matters , and appellate proceedings. With more than fifteen years of trial and appellate experience, Mr. Steinmetz focuses his practice on defending claims involving legal malpractice, medical malpractice , accounting malpractice, insurance broker liability, professional licensing mat...