Congratulations are in order for our very own Daniel DeLay and Katherine Otto. The two attorneys recently secured a winning trial verdict making this DeLay’s first jury trial and combined win. The Attorneys & The Case Otto is a partner at Messner Reeves’ Denver and New York office where she leads the defense of healthcare professionals. Her focus […]
Messner Reeves LLP is pleased to announce that nine of the firm’s lawyers have been named to the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Released annually since 1983, Best Lawyers® is one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. Best Lawyers® highlights the most accomplished and highly acclaimed […]
As mandates continue changing almost daily, many in the restaurant and hospitality industry are having to find new ways to understand and navigate the current landscape. Several organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are in the same bind trying to decide what is best […]
Kendra Beckwith, partner at Messner Reeves, recently co-authored an article published in the July issue of Colorado Law Magazine titled, The Duty of Competence in the New Normal. Kendra‘s practice focuses on appellate and complex litigation, and she routinely represents clients before the Colorado Court of Appeals, Colorado Supreme Court, and appellate courts throughout the country. As the […]
As a national firm, we realize the importance of creating an online presence that feels inviting, intriguing and informative. Our most recent website addition does exactly that. Our Intellectual Property webpage is devoted to our thriving intellectual property practice area, the services offered, and the experience of the team. “Working in the intellectual property field, […]
Congratulations to David Pritchett and Michael Edwards for securing a summary judgment on behalf of a luxury Las Vegas hotel & casino property regarding a slip and fall premises liability negligence action. The plaintiff allegedly slipped on a liquid on the property’s marble floors resulting in prominent personal injuries. Despite this, she left the scene […]
By: Michelle Harden, Austin J. Gemmell & Daniel J. DeLay Get ready Denver, soon guests will be able to drink alcohol in designated outdoor areas thanks to the Mile High City’s recent approval of Common Consumption Areas (CCA). These new licenses will allow local eateries and retailers to unite to create a new dining and […]
CEO/Managing Partner Caleb Meyer and Partner John Stevens successfully defended their client in a five-day jury trial in Denver District Court. The incident giving rise to the lawsuit occurred in the parking lot of Starbucks and ultimately resulted in the client admitting liability for causing the accident. The Plaintiff underwent a cervical fusion, cervical disc […]
Deanne Stodden‘s practice encompasses all areas of real estate law, business law, banking law and creditor’s rights. The majority of her legal career has focused on the representation of large and small financial institutions along with other creditors in residential and commercial foreclosures, loan workouts, deficiency actions and real estate-related litigation. Deanne has served on […]
This summer has brought the firm new cases and with that – an outstanding lineup of new Messner Reeves attorneys. We are thrilled to welcome the following new attorneys to our firm: Brandon Friede – Associate, Denver Office Brandon joins Messner Reeves as an associate for the firm’s litigation practice group. Friede’s focus lies in […]
Coloradans have gotten used to alcohol delivery and takeout during the pandemic. Thanks to recent Colorado legislation, guests will continue to be able to do so. Attorneys Michelle Harden and Austin Gemmell cover the new law and what it entails in our Colorado Liquor Licensing Update below. The recent legislation creates new opportunities for liquor […]
By: Rowan P. Smith Now more than ever, we’re seeing a plethora of articles making the bold claim that the world’s biggest and most powerful companies don’t really care that much about intellectual property. Although provocative, the articles oftentimes miss the point. For example, in this article written by the Harvard Business Review, the authors […]
