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Elizabeth Salinas Van Orman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Elizabeth, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Arnulfo D. Hernández is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Immigration Law. Arnulfo D., 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 Arnulfo D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dillon represents governmental entities and other transaction participants in public finance transactions and economic development matters serving as bond counsel, special counsel, disclosure counsel, underwriter’s counsel and bank counsel.

Robert C. Kaufman focuses his practice primarily on domestic relations matters involving large estates and complex valuation issues.

Julie Gifford represents clients with respect to a variety of real estate matters, with a particular focus on real estate finance. Julie’s real estate finance experience includes representing lenders and borrowers on commercial real estate construction and permanent loan transactions, including the financing of multi-family developments, for-sale condominium projects, industrial warehouse centers, office buildings, medical office buildings, senior living facilities and major shopping ce...

A strategic problem solver, Rob Kaufmann is known for bringing the right players to the table to complete real estate deals. For decades, his clients have relied on his unparalleled knowledge of both the legal and business sides of the real estate market. His national perspective and ability to steer clients—from national private equity companies and REITs to family-owned companies—through volatile markets make Rob the go-to lawyer for acquisition, development, financing, leasing ...

Christopher Cole is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Christopher, 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 Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Douglas Wolanske a distinguished trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience in the legal arena. With a focus on complex litigation, including medical negligence claims and professional liability defense, Mr. Wolanske has earned a stellar reputation for his unwavering commitment to his clients and exceptional courtroom advocacy. Based in New York and Colorado, he has successfully obtained over 50 jury verdicts, primarily in medical malpractice trials, solidifying his position as one of the ...

Jim has been a lawyer for 39 years representing over 1,900 family law clients. His years of experience in litigating and negotiating family law cases has honed his ability to achieve success in mediation. Jim was a Municipal Court Judge for 22 years. His experience as a judge has provided him with the demeanor and temperament to arbitrate family law cases. Jim has mediated and arbitrated a myriad of issues including decision-making and parenting time, child support, complex property division,...

Chairman Norman Brownstein has earned the respect and trust of leaders on both sides of the aisle, which is why U.S. Senators Ted Kennedy and Hank Brown honored him with the title of "America's 101st Senator." Mr. Brownstein opened a government relations office in Washington, D.C. in 1995. The team initially consisted of two policy professionals and a couple of sublet cubicles. Subsequently, the organization has grown into one of the largest, most successful bipartisan government relations pr...