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 […]

Congratulations to Partner Heather Salg for being recognized as a 2022 Super Lawyer! Salg is a Partner in our Litigation Practice Group. Throughout the course of her career, she has tried over 60 trials and arbitrations to verdict. Focusing primarily on the defense of insurance companies and their insureds, as well as large self-insurers in Federal Court and District […]

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 […]

Congratulations to Partner Andrew Hollins and Of Counsel Brieanna Dolmage on their recent trial win. Hollins and Dolmage were brought on to defend a new insurance company client at trial after their regular coverage/bad faith counsel lost their MSJ/MSA. In this case, the plaintiffs sought to hold the insurer liable for the insureds’ retention of independent counsel in an […]

We have a lot to celebrate this week as our very own Managing Partner Michelle Harden was recognized as a 2022 Super Lawyer. Michelle plays an instrumental role in the firm’s success and is part of the Litigation and Health Law Practice Groups. In her role, Michelle focuses on the representation of physicians, nurses, healthcare professionals, hospitals […]

We love any opportunity to show praise and recognition to our incredible attorneys. Next in our Super Lawyers series, we have the incredible Lena Brinjikji. Brinjikji is an associate in our New York City office where she represents several commercial businesses and litigates commercial matters.  A graduate of the University of Notre Dame Law School, […]

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