COLORADO SPRINGS — Messner Reeves LLP, a full-service business and litigation law firm with offices across the nation, has expanded its Colorado Springs presence with a fresh office space and two new established local attorneys. Brenda L. Bartels and Amber Blasingame, from the well-known and now closed Hanes & Bartels firm, will help lead and […]
Las Vegas Partner Candace Herling was recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and we couldn’t be more thrilled to recognize her today. Herling focuses her practice on civil litigation, with an emphasis on healthcare law, specifically serving healthcare entities. With a deep understanding of the challenges of long-term healthcare facilities, Herling has both […]
Congratulations to Marjorie E. Kratsas on her promotion from associate to partner! Based in our Las Vegas and Reno offices, Kratsas’ industry expertise lies in personal injury, medical malpractice defense and all stages of litigation. With trial experience, Kratsas effectively advocates for her clients while navigating complex and catastrophic civil defense litigation matters. Prior to […]
At Messner Reeves, we thrive when we are able to celebrate our incredible team that makes it possible to be where we are today. Today, we would like to celebrate the recent promotion of one of our attorneys, from associate to partner, Jenny L. Thornton. Jenny is based in our Denver office where she’s been […]
We’d like to congratulate Gregory B. Cohen on his recent promotion from associate to partner. Cohen is based in our Silicon Valley office where he’s been working as part of our construction defect team since 2017. His practice routinely involves the representation of large developers, builders, individual homeowners, and homeowner associations. Cohen has experience in […]
We’d like to congratulate our Denver Partner Douglas Wolanske for being recognized as a 2022 Super Lawyer. Wolanske has been a longtime recipient of the title, having been identified as a Colorado Super Lawyer every year since 2010. Outside of this recognition, he has also been named Colorado Lawyer of the Year by Law Week […]
Oftentimes, legal challenges are not always linear. In a recent article by Medscape, Greenwood Village-based Partner, Bruce Montoya shared his view. Montoya’s perspective on attorneys being able to withhold the identity of medical experts who are consulted for affidavits of merit. Fueled by the necessary need for validity when experts are being deposed, the article […]
Congratulations to our Associate Kristina Wright on her latest achievement – being recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. Wright’s practice focuses on commercial litigation and internal investigations. Through this, she actively advises and counsels clients on compliance and preventive employment matters across a range of industries. Her experience includes drafting employment and handbook […]
In our latest news, we’re diving into the world of promotions. Today, we’re spotlighting David A. Friedman who was recently promoted from of counsel to partner. Friedman is based in our newly relocated New York City office, where he’s been working as part of our real estate practice group since 2019. He is a recognized […]
Partner Bruce Montoya has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for the 16th year in a row! Montoya manages the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, and has over thirty years of experience as a trial lawyer. Throughout his career, he has participated in more than eighty trials and arbitrations while successfully defending several complex civil litigation […]
One of the best things we get to do as attorneys is the ability to give back to our community through pro bono work. We’re proud to partner with organizations such as 4th Trimester Arizona, an organization dedicated to supporting all parents on the challenges faced, the difficult conversations and everything in between. This past […]
Congratulations to Associate Steven Knauss of our Las Vegas team on securing a defense verdict! As an associate in Messner Reeves’ litigation practice group, Knauss specializes in business and insurance litigation, as well as personal injury and premises liability. A graduate of the University of California, Knauss went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the […]
