Best Lawyers Near You in Thornton, Colorado
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Melisa Panagakos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Melisa, 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 Melisa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael Kaplan counsels clients on a wide range of complex real estate projects and transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures and leasing matters. His clients include domestic and international real estate investment trusts (REITs), private investors and developers, with a broad spectrum of asset classes, including life sciences, industrial, office, hospitality, student housing and senior housing. Mr. Kaplan leverages over a decade of experience handling l...
Trial lawyer Jersey Green has practiced in Colorado for more than three and a half decades and is also admitted to practice in Wyoming. He holds the distinction of being the first Colorado attorney to be board certified as a Family Law Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, an organization accredited by the American Bar Association.* He is a member of the Order of the Barristers, listed in Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in America, and Who's Who in the West. He is a rec...
Jeff Kerrane has more than 30 years of experience representing property owners and community associations in construction defect litigation . He practices with Kerrane Storz PC and serves clients from Broomfield, Colorado, with an emphasis on Litigation – Construction. Jeff represents homeowners and community associations in Colorado and Texas, focusing on construction defect disputes and related litigation. His work has included assisting with the drafting of construction defect legisl...
Jen is an experienced and compassionate criminal defense attorney whose practice focuses on achieving the best possible outcome for each client. While she appreciates that each case is unique, she knows that zealous advocacy always starts with the same thing: compassionately listening to her client. She understands that trust is the cornerstone of any attorney-client relationship and takes great care to establish trust with each client through thoughtful and clear communication. Over the cour...
Matt Sullivan is part of the Michael Best Real Estate practice group. Matt is specialized in handling Medical, Restaurant & Hospitality Practice Groups, Corporate, and Banking & Financial Groups. Matt brings an unparalleled blend of expertise and experience, with a proven track record in delivering exceptional results.
David A. Lamb is a founding Shareholder and CTO of Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC. Prior to opening Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC, David practiced at a major family law firm from 2008 to 2010, and was a prosecutor at the Denver District Attorney’s Office from 2001 to 2008. He also worked, previously, at Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell handling complex corporate and financial matters earlier in his career. David loves the practice of family law. He has focused most of his career on helping fa...
Stuart Skok is the principal and owner of Stuart Skok Law LLC, founded in 2017, and now Stuart Skok Law and The Next Chapter LLC, founded in 2026. With more than 30 years of experience, she represents clients in complex family law matters, including divorce, custody, domestic violence, prenuptial and separation agreements, and post-divorce litigation. She is admitted to practice in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Colorado, and before the U.S. Supreme Court. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Matrim...
Laura Sturges is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Laura, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Melissa was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1968. She attended Colorado State University (graduating in 1990 with a B.A. in Political Science) and obtained her law degree from the University of Denver in 1994, where she served as an Editor on the Denver Journal of International Law and was a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Estate and Gift Taxation. Melissa studied overseas and attended the University of London while serving as an intern in the House of Commons in London, England i...
Peter Moore is the Chairman of the Business Law Department and a member of the real estate practice group for Robinson, Waters and O’Dorisio. He serves as outside general counsel and corporate counsel for many local and regional businesses. Twenty years of experience as a commercial trial lawyer provides Peter with a unique perspective on his business practice and aids in his ability to structure deals and transactions in a way to minimize risk, avoid litigation, and efficiently achieve...
Jay Philp partners with clients through all stages of real estate transactions with a particular focus on acquisition, capital structuring, development, leasing, financing and sales. Jay has worked with clients throughout the country on a variety of projects, including office, medical office, hotel, resort, multifamily, mixed-use, retail and industrial developments. Jay’s clients include individual landowners, private developers, master redevelopers, private equity investors, investment...
Michelle Brinner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Michelle, 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 Michelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.