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Brian L. Duffy is a president of the firm and previously served as Chair of the firm’s 600-member Global Litigation Department from 2009-2013. He focuses his practice on trial and appellate work in the class action, employment, energy, commercial contract and product liability areas, serving as national, regional and local counsel in high-profile cases. Brian represents public and privately-held entities and their principals in complex business-related disputes arising from both interna...
Michael R. Greco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael R. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Michael R. Greco 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 Michael R. Greco is held by other lawyers.
Stephen E. Baumann II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Stephen E. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen E. Baumann II 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 Stephen E. Baumann II is held by other lawyers.
Michael Freimann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Freimann 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 Michael Freimann is held by other lawyers.
Danielle Urban is a partner in the firm's Denver office. She has a national practice representing a wide range of employers. Her practice involves representation of employers in wrongful termination, employment discrimination and harassment, Title VII, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), False Claims Act, international employment issues, covenants not to compete, employee defection and trade secrets c...
Comprehensive coast-to-coast employment law attorney. Over three decades of experience. Proactively identifies issues and provides creative solutions to mitigate risk and promote business goals. Christine Samsel advises employers—public and private companies, large and small, and celebrities and high-net-worth individuals—on virtually every aspect of employment law, from counseling on day-to-day issues and corporate transactions to managing high-level internal investigations and a...
Holding corporations, healthcare facilities, and the government responsible for illegal conduct that violates the social contract that we all rely on – this is what Clay Wire strives to do with every client he represents. Clay is an advocate for those who engage in the selfless and difficult act of whistleblowing, and those who want to see fraudsters held accountable. The core of Clay’s practice is representing whistleblowers when they suffer retaliation or when they choose to rep...
Ryan Lessmann is the office managing principal of the Denver, Colorado, and Salt Lake City, Utah offices and is a client solutions leader of Jackson Lewis P.C. He practices primarily in the area of employment litigation, including representing employers against claims alleging discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination, matters involving trade secret protection, restrictive covenants and unfair competition, and various contract issues. Ryan also counsels and defends employers in wa...
Mr. Brown, a founding Partner of Brown Gren Abraham & McCracken, continues his focus on representing insurance carriers and employers in workers’ compensation, employment law, and general liability claims in Colorado and Utah. Mr. Brown has been practicing in Colorado since 2005 and handles matters arising under such laws as the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination and Employment Act (ADEA), Colorado Wage Act and the ...
David C. Gartenberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. David C. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized David C. Gartenberg 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 David C. Gartenberg is held by other lawyers.
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.
Sue Schaecher's practice has been dedicated to representing employers in labor and employment-related matters since 1984. She represents employers in bench and jury trials and appeals in state and federal courts, arbitrations, mediations, proceedings before state and federal administrative agencies, and government audits. She also advises employers involved in investigations, drafting policies and negotiating agreements. Sue provides advice and counsel to employers of all sizes from a variety...
