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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 […]

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 describe several ways that […]

We’d like to take a moment to congratulate our attorneys Candace Herling, Christine Atwood and David Friedman for being selected as the Nevada Business Magazine Legal Elites Best & Upcoming Nevada Attorneys of 2021. Their monumental experience, exceptional counsel and entrepreneurial spirit exemplify the Messner Reeves mission to always strive for greatness and continuously pursue […]

New Colorado Supreme Court Decision Could Impact Employers: This week the Colorado Supreme Court weighed in on whether the so called “use-it or lose-it” vacation pay policies are prohibited by law. In a pivotal decision, the Court held that the Colorado Wage Claim Act (CWCA) bars employers from implementing policies that require employees to forfeit […]

Brent Wadman, a partner out of our Denver office, led a joint strategic discussion with Courtney Seely, vice president of Legal Operations for Molson Coors the importance of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I). The presentation was part of an ongoing engagement series offered by the Association of Corporate Counsel Colorado […]

Messner Reeves LLP is proud to announce that Managing Partner, Michelle Harden has been named to BizWest’s Notable Women in Law list this year. This list recognizes those individuals that have not only set legal precedents in their careers but also find ways to give back to the community and their peers. In her sixteen […]

Our Las Vegas attorneys are always at the forefront, ready to defend their clients to the best of their abilities. In these three cases, Las Vegas partner, Mike Edwards, along with associates Nick Hamilton and David Pritchett, were able to achieve Summary Judgments on behalf of their clients. Case 1: The Plaintiff: In this case, […]

Messner Reeves LLP Nabs High-Profile Attorneys through Orange County Acquisition  Acquisition includes 11 New Attorneys, 22 Staff in Total ORANGE COUNTY — Messner Reeves LLP, a full-service law firm with offices across the nation, has expanded its presence in California with the acquisition of highly sought-after partners and members of the American Board of Trial […]

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