Announcements

14 Messner Reeves Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 Edition

Messner Reeves LLP is proud to announce that 12 attorneys across five cities and four states have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This annual honor is only bestowed upon 5% of active private practice attorneys in the United States, and Messner Reeves is appreciative to once again have a number of 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 earlier in their careers but already representing outstanding professional excellence in private practice.

Since its initial publication in 1983, Best Lawyers has become one of the most highly respected, unbiased sources 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.

Messner Reeves congratulates the following lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition:

Costa Mesa, CA

Andrew Hollins

  • Litigation – Insurance
  • Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants

Denver, CO

Michelle L. Harden

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

Simone Montoya

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

Elizabeth Salinas-Van Orman

  • Medical Malpractice Law – 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

Matthew R. Sullivan

  • Real Estate Law

Las Vegas, NV

Edgar Carranza

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law – Management

Phoenix, AZ

Isaac S. Crum

  • Litigation – Patent

Messner Reeves also congratulates two attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for 2026:

Costa Mesa, CA

Desiree Cox

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Product Liability Litigation – Defendants

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 14 attorneys named above.

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