Messner Reeves LLP proudly announces a complete defense decision and success on its counterclaims following a weeklong construction arbitration in Denver, Colorado. Denver Partners Adam Royval and Michelle Harden, with the assistance of Denver Partner Darren Alberti and paralegal Katherine Martinez, arbitrated a highly-contentious construction case against an aggressive claimant on behalf of their general […]

Messner Reeves LLP is pleased to announce a complete defense win following a weeklong jury trial in Jefferson County, Colorado. Denver Partner Adam Royval, with Associate Cristina Andrews and paralegal Katherine Martinez tried a highly-complex mold exposure and contamination case in front of a jury and obtained a complete defense verdict for all Messner clients. […]

Author: Maclain Joyce In today’s fast-evolving hospitality landscape, growth isn’t just about adding locations or updating your menu. For many restaurant owners, the next big move involves selling a stake, taking on outside capital, or getting acquired outright. If your concept is thriving and scalable, now may be the perfect time to position your business […]

Messner Reeves LLP Managing Partner Karie Wilson and Managing Trial Partner Christina Mundy recently completed the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) National Trial College – Advanced Trial Skills Program, held August 5-9, 2025 at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. This five-day, intensive program encompasses all aspects of civil jury trials […]

Messner Reeves LLP is proud to announce that Las Vegas Associate Tiffanie Bittle has been recognized as a 2025 Super Lawyers: Rising Star in the Mountain States region. Super Lawyers Rising Stars is a highly selective list, honoring the top 2.5% of junior attorneys in a state or region. As with the broader Super Lawyers […]

Messner Reeves LLP Phoenix Associate Hettie Haines recently published an article in Semiconductor Digest titled “When AI Designs the Chips: Who Owns the IP?”. The article dives deeper into the discussion around who owns the intellectual property (IP) and can dictate who profits, controls licensing, and more when artificial intelligence (AI) contributes to an invention. […]

Messner Reeves LLP is pleased to announce a successful team effort between the Arizona and Las Vegas teams in securing the dismissal of a case before the Maricopa County Superior Court. In the case, the plaintiffs had tipped a scissor-style forklift and then alleged that there was negligence on behalf of the defendant, Messner Reeves’ […]

Messner Reeves LLP is proud to announce that Partner Matt Sullivan has been named among the Top 25 Real Estate and Hospitality Attorneys of 2025 by Attorney Intel. This prestigious honor is awarded to attorneys who demonstrate excellence in their field, determined after careful review of their career track records, industry experience, and the impact […]

Messner Reeves LLP is proud to announce that COO and Managing Partner Michelle Harden has been named among the 2025 Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Lawyers. Inclusion on this list recognizes Michelle as one of the top legal professionals in the country, a prestigious distinction. Candidates are evaluated through a rigorous, year-long process that singles […]

Messner Reeves LLP is proud to be a Silver Partner of the Colorado Financial Planners Association (COFPA), and to support the organization’s 2025 Golf Tournament, held July 14, 2025. An avid supporter of COFPA, Denver Partner Kimberley Cronin manned a networking table during the tournament, and has been involved with the organization for many years. […]

A lawyer who sued President Donald Trump for his alleged role in helping incite the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol on behalf of Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and the partner of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick has joined Messner Reeves LLP’s team to launch its first office in the nation’s capital. Phil […]

Messner Reeves LLP was proud to be a supporting sponsor of the Drink Red Wear Red fundraiser for the Colorado Restaurant Association (CRA) held on June 5, 2025 at Mile High Station and Ironworks in downtown Denver. Associates Ben Asser and Sam Harden attended the event on behalf of Messner Reeves. This annual event, informally […]