Best Lawyers in Colorado, United States for Commercial Litigation
Natalie Klee is a dynamic litigator with significant courtroom experience. For example, in STAQ Pharma, Inc. v. Allison Medical, Inc. (Denver County 20CV32738), she secured a $1.5 million jury verdict for her client. As an Assistant Attorney General (“AAG”), she obtained a jury finding of contempt for charitable fraud in a one-week quasi-criminal jury trial. See State of Colorado v. Boobies Rock (Denver County 13CV32857). Natalie understands the importance of tailoring litigation ...
Travis Riley is a seasoned trial attorney and trusted advisor to clients in the Colorado construction industry. He represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, developers, and other stakeholders in navigating legal challenges at every stage of a project, from proactive contract negotiation to complex litigation in state and federal courts. Travis’s practice spans the full spectrum of construction and commercial litigation, including mechanic’s liens, construction def...
Benjamin Hudgens is a partner in Richards Carrington’s Denver office, focusing on civil and commercial litigation. After completing a clerkship with the Honorable Philip J. Brimmer at the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, Ben has worked in private practice representing both regional and international clients. Ben’s practice focuses on high-value contract disputes, trust litigation, regulatory investigations, and antitrust enforcement matters. Ben has exper...
Nick is a Shareholder in the firm’s litigation practice group. Nick has experience in a wide variety of commercial litigation matters, with a focus on business, franchise, antitrust, trademark and real estate disputes. Nick has represented individuals and companies in state and federal court, as well as before the Trial Trademark and Appeal Board. Nick is the Vice-Chair of the Litigation Committee for the American Bar Association YLD— the largest young lawyer organization in the w...
Lance T. Collins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Lance T. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Lance T. Collins since 2026. 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 Lance T. Collins is held by other lawyers.
Allison Takacs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Allison practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Allison Takacs since 2024. 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 Allison Takacs is held by other lawyers.
Allison R. Burke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Allison R. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Allison R. Burke since 2023. 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 Allison R. Burke is held by other lawyers.
Bob Neel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Bob practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Bob Neel since 2026. 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 Bob Neel is held by other lawyers.
Lauren Knapp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury. Lauren, who practices law in Greenwood Village, Colorado, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauren is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Wil Thomas focuses his practice on defending businesses and professionals in employment matters, errors/omissions claims, and other complex business disputes. His practice spans employment litigation—discrimination, retaliation, wage-hour class actions—and professional liability defense for architects, engineers, attorneys, and other licensed practitioners. Licensed in both Colorado and Michigan, Wil has extensive experience defending businesses in disputes across various jurisdic...
Theodore O'Brien is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Theodore practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Theodore O'Brien 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 Theodore O'Brien is held by other lawyers.
Ryan T. Shaffer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation and Communications Law. Ryan T. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan T. Shaffer since 2022. 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 Ryan T. Shaffer is held by other lawyers.
Sarah Andrzejczak is a member of Buchalter’s Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Groups, and an attorney in the Firm’s Denver office. Ms. Andrzejczak is a commercial litigator and trusted adviser to companies facing employment and other business-related issues in Colorado.
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