Transactional practice has included representation of commercial and residential real estate developers and investors, homebuilders and commercial banks, as well as many small businesses and startups. Began legal career with 13 years at a boutique Denver law firm handling complex civil litigation in a wide variety of areas, including securities fraud, contract disputes, deceptive trade practices and Ponzi schemes.Has received the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell® for professional ability and legal ethics since first rating in 2002.Specialties: Real estate transactions, title insurance, leasing, contracts, civil litigation, entity formation.