Taryn A. Elliott

Brenda McClearn is a Partner practicing in both the Charlotte and Denver offices. For nearly three decades Brenda has skillfully defended professionals and businesses in state and federal courts, as well as in administrative proceedings before licensing boards. She focuses her practice on medical malpractice, professional malpractice and ethics, health care, dental, aging services, products liability, general liability and business litigation matters. She is also an active part of the Nationa...

Orchestrated first online gaming deals. Excels in structuring complex commercial arrangements. Trailblazer in the growing sports betting industry. At the forefront of online gaming, Elizabeth Paulsen was the architect behind some of the first access arrangements in the United States. She is recognized as a top sports betting and online gaming attorney and represents the major players in the industry. Elizabeth continues to be a pioneer in the online gaming industry, becoming one the few attor...

Leading real estate litigator. Shrewd transactional attorney skilled at risk mitigation. Deep grasp of legal and business issues impacting the real estate and construction industries. Jonathan Pray brings a powerful combination of expertise to his clients in the real estate and construction industries—deep experience as both a litigator and transactional attorney. One of the firm’s lead litigators, he has facilitated the resolution of disputes on some of Denver’s largest dev...

Shawn D. Meade is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Immigration Law. Shawn D. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Shawn D. Meade since 2019. 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 Shawn D. Meade is held by other lawyers.

Thirty years of corporate restructuring and Chapter 11 experience. Committed to exploring all workout options—both in and out of court. Respected counsel on distressed asset disposition and acquisition. Mike Pankow takes a comprehensive approach to advising his clients on their business reorganization or Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings or purchases. Focusing on each client’s unique legal and business objectives, he offers sophisticated, actionable solutions to organizations navigati...

Christopher T. Patrick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christopher T. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher T. Patrick since 2021. 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 Christopher T. Patrick is held by other lawyers.

Naomi G. Beer is an experienced litigator who focuses her practice on complex commercial, employment and class action litigation, as well as multi district litigation (MDL) proceedings. Naomi works with clients involved in the retail, energy and manufacturing industries, and has represented clients in numerous state and federal trial and appellate courts throughout the United States. Naomi also has experience in the coordination and management of complex litigation for clients faced with rela...

Traci Van Pelt is a founding member of McConnell Van Pelt LLC in Denver, Colorado. She represents physicians, healthcare providers, attorneys, accountants, and other professionals in complex litigation and professional liability matters . Her practice includes Health Care Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants , Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Insurance , Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants , and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Ms. Van Pelt has practiced as a civil trial l...

Melisa Panagakos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Melisa practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Melisa Panagakos 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 Melisa Panagakos is held by other lawyers.

Tamir I. Goldstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Tamir I. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Tamir I. Goldstein since 2021. 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 Tamir I. Goldstein is held by other lawyers.