Thomas J. "Tom" Dougherty II

Phil earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado in 1975 and earned his J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law in 1978. He has practiced immigration law exclusively since 1985, including all aspects of business and family immigration, as well as deportation and removal defense. In recent years, he has focused primarily on representing individuals placed in removal proceedings. He has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association since 1985 and served ...

Catherine Puttmann, Esq. is a founding shareholder at Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb, PC. Ms. Puttmann received her B.A. in political science from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1994, and her J.D. in 1997 from the University in Houston. Ms. Puttmann is an experienced litigator and negotiator. She was a criminal prosecutor with the 18th Judicial District from 1999 until 2005 when she moved to private practice, specializing in family law. Ms. Puttmann is an advocate for alternative dispute r...

Concentrates on oil and gas, environmental and land use law. Involved in many of the major disputes facing the energy industry in Colorado. Mark Mathews has successfully represented oil and gas and mining clients and real estate development companies in litigation and regulatory rulemakings concerning oil and gas preemption and royalty issues, hazardous waste contamination, enforcement of oil and gas regulations, zoning and development disputes and land use permitting issues. Mark is outside ...

Craig S. Nuss, the co-practice group leader of the Construction Defects department at Burg Simpson. His department has achieved Tier 1 status by US News and World Report (the highest-ranking available). Mr. Nuss is a Colorado native born in Brush in 1960. He obtained his undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1982 and graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1988. Mr. Nuss begin his legal career the following year with a ...

Aaron P. Bradford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Patent Law and Trademark Law. Aaron P., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aaron P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Natalie A. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Natalie A., who practices law in Aurora, Colorado, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Natalie A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard A. Harris is President of The Harris Law Firm, one of Colorado’s largest divorce and family law firms. A passionate advocate who prioritizes personal attention, Mr. Harris has been named among The Best Lawyers in America®, Colorado Super Lawyers®, and a Top Lawyer of Colorado by The Denver Post. Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Harris has published articles across a range of family law topics. He is a co-author of the Colorado Family Law Deskbook, and is actively involved i...

Kelly S. Vos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Kelly S., 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 Kelly S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Terry Freeman is a Shareholder and a member of the Firm’s Commercial Finance practice group and practices in Denver and Dallas. Mr. Freeman represents banks and other financial services clients in connection with commercial and corporate lending transactions and related activities. Mr. Freeman has over 40 years of experience in structuring, documenting, servicing, and workout of commercial and corporate finance transactions. During his almost 30 years of providing legal counsel to finan...

Jamie Hubbard is respected as a top strategic legal mind and focused trial lawyer. She enjoys tackling complex cases, sifting through the noise and zeroing in on the facts that matter. Her plain-speaking and common-sense approach appeals to jurors, who comment on Jamie’s relatability and how she effectively communicates her clients’ story. Above all, Jamie takes pride in connecting with and relating to clients and developing a client-centered case strategy. Jamie began her career ...