Steven A. "Steve" Michalek

For forty years, Hubert has handled the Front Range’s most complicated infrastructure issues and disputes, and it would be hard to name a large infrastructure project in the region where Hubert did not play a role. He draws on his lengthy experience to provide shrewd counsel to clients on construction, regulatory, and natural resource regulatory matters that are pre-suit and in litigation, so that clients can focus on what is paramount—seeing their projects through to timely compl...

As a managing partner at Keating Wagner Polidori Free, I concentrate my practice on catastrophic personal injury cases in Denver and throughout Colorado. I am deeply aware of the guidance and support my clients need when navigating complex legal issues in personal injury cases so that they can focus on healing. I work tirelessly for my clients, whether it's in the courtroom or in a settlement conference, to get the very best outcome possible. While working with Keating Wagner throughout law s...

Evan works closely with clients in the commercial real estate and infrastructure, especially renewables and pipeline development, industries. Much of his work involves complex projects that span multiple sites and multiple states. Pipeline, Renewables and other Infrastructure Projects: Evan represents companies in connection with oil and gas pipeline developments. Additionally, he represents renewable energy clients, including developers of wind and solar farms. He also represents landowners ...

David Wadsworth concentrates in the area of bankruptcy law, with a focus on commercial matters. He joined the firm in 2003 when it was known as Sender & Wasserman. Dave became an equity partner in 2008 and a named partner in 2012. Dave has been a chapter 7 panel trustee since 2009 and in that capacity has administered thousands of chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, monitoring abuse and liquidating assets for creditors. Dave has also been selected to act as a plan trustee and a chapter 11 trustee...

Monica L.C. Lester is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Monica L.C., 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 Monica L.C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 ...

Camila Palmer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Camila, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Camila is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jill Curry-Jahn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Family Law and Litigation - Insurance. Jill, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jill is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mike has practiced in the area of construction defect litigation since 1983 and he has practiced exclusively in this area for the past 30 years. In that time, he has represented over 300 homeowners associations and 600 individual homeowners in construction defect claims brought against developers, builders and subcontractors. He has also represented owners of commercial buildings, high rises, apartments, raw land and even self-storage facilities. Mike has spoken at numerous seminars concernin...

James G. Heckbert focuses his practice on claims involving personal injury and wrongful death, ski injuries, auto and truck collisions, construction site negligence, medical malpractice, gas explosions, and defective products. In a distinguished career spanning four decades, Mr. Heckbert has secured eight jury verdicts in excess of $1 million. He has obtained numerous other settlements and judgments for amounts also exceeding $1 million. Mr. Heckbert is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Ad...