Messner Reeves LLP is proud to announce that partners Bruce A. Montoya and Kate A. Bailey tried and won a defense verdict in a Colorado medical malpractice case. Overview Attorneys:           Bruce A. Montoya, Katie A. Bailey Office:                   Denver Venue:                 Colorado State Court The plaintiff in this matter alleged they suffered severe burns following a laser treatment […]

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 […]

The law pertaining to the collection of a Retail Delivery Fee (“RDF”) from retailers offering product delivery to their in-state customers, which was enacted last year is taking effect in Colorado on Friday, July 1st. Though it may be a surprise to many, it’s important that restaurants and similar retailers be prepared to calculate, collect, […]

Congratulations to our Denver & New York City Partner Katherine Otto for being recognized as a Super Lawyer. As a trial attorney, Otto’s practice is dedicated to professional malpractice litigation and defense of licensure before state licensing boards. She has represented every level of healthcare licensure across multiple disciplines, including medical, chiropractic, dental, podiatry, mental […]

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 […]

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