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13 Messner Reeves Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2027 Edition

Messner Reeves LLP is pleased to announce that 11 attorneys have been included in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, two of which also received “Lawyer of the Year” awards. Only 5% of active private practice attorneys in the United States are recognized by Best Lawyers each year, and Messner Reeves is honored to once again have many attorneys included on this prestigious list.

In addition, two attorneys were recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, which recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers but already represent outstanding professional excellence in private practice.

Since its initial publication in 1983, Best Lawyers has earned the reputation of being the most highly respected, unbiased source of legal professionals among both the media and the public. Using their trademarked Purely Peer Review® process, Best Lawyers has raised the benchmark for merit-based legal distinction worldwide, receiving over 13 million confidential evaluations annually.

The annual list is divided by geographic region and practice area, and reviews are conducted by peers based on professional expertise. Each attorney undergoes a stringent authentication process to ensure they are currently practicing in good standing.

The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition “Lawyer of the Year” Awards:

Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

Michelle L. Harden

Denver, CO

Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Caleb Meyer

Greenwood Village, CO

The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition:

Costa Mesa, CA

Andrew Hollins

  • Litigation – Insurance
  • Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants

Idin Kashefipour

  • Litigation – Labor and Employment

Denver, CO

Allison Dodd

  • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Michelle L. Harden

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

Simone Montoya

  • Litigation – Insurance
  • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

Adam Royval

  • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Douglas C. Wolanske

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

Greenwood Village, CO

Caleb Meyer

  • Litigation – Insurance
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Bruce A. Montoya

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

David A. Reeves

  • Real Estate Law

Deanne Stodden

  • Real Estate Law

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 Edition:

Costa Mesa, CA

Jose G. Cabada

  • Labor and Employment Law – Management
  • Litigation – Labor and Employment

Denver, CO

Austin Gemmell

  • Corporate Law

More About Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers has been recognized as the oldest and most respected attorney ranking service in the world for over 40 years. Best Lawyers awards are published in leading local, regional and national publications around the world, helping those in need of legal service identify the most qualified lawyers to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties.

Nominated lawyers are voted on by currently recognized Best Lawyers working in the same practice area and located in the same geographic region. Awards and recognitions are based purely on the feedback received. Nominees who receive high peer reviews undergo a thorough vetting process to ensure they are currently in private practice and in good standing.

About Messner Reeves LLP

As a nationally recognized law firm, we are incredibly proud of the accomplishments of each one of our attorneys. Our sincerest congratulations go out to the 13 attorneys named above.

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