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Messner & Reeves congratulates Steve's Snappin' Dogs for 6 great years in business!

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Messner & Reeves congratulates Steve's Snappin' Dogs for 6 great years in business! Thanks to Steve and Linda Ballas for letting us be a part of your success! The 6-year anniversary celebration will be held on February 22, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Steve's Snappin' Dogs, 3525 E. Colfax Ave. Stop by for the "eat and greet" at Steve's Snappin' Dogs!

View Invitation: Join Steve's Snappin' Dogs for their 6th anniversary eat and greet on February 22,2012.

Congratulations to Torben Welch and Steve Levine for becoming Non-Equity Partners!

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Messner & Reeves would like to congratulate Torben Welch and Steve Levine for becoming Non-Equity Partners! Their selection to Non-Equity Partner was made easy by their outstanding contributions to Messner & Reeves.

Torben M. Welch
Messner & Reeves is proud to announce that Torben M. Welch has been appointed a Partner within the firm’s Real Estate Group. Mr. Welch will continue to handle commercial and residential real estate transactions, banking and finance matters, creditor representation in bankruptcy cases and related corporate matters.

Joined Messner & Reeves in 2008
Previous title: Associate

Steven N. Levine
Messner & Reeves is proud to announce that Steven N. Levine has been appointed a Partner within the firm’s Corporate and Securities Group. Mr. Levine will continue to advise clients on a broad range of corporate and securities law matters, providing ongoing legal advice to publicly – and privately – held corporations, company management, and boards of directors. Specifically, Mr. Levine offers counsel regarding federal and state securities laws, public and private securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, joint ventures, and corporate governance.

Joined Messner & Reeves in 2010
Previous title: Associate

Derek Blass Named Finalist for Law Week Colorado's 2011 Up-and-Coming Lawyer List

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Congratulations to Derek Blass for being named an Up-and-Coming Lawyer Finalist in Law Week Colorado’s up-and-coming lawyer 2011 list. Well done Derek!

It is with regret that our firm announces the death of Daniel M. Hubbard

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

All of us at Messner & Reeves are very saddened to learn of the passing of our colleague and friend Daniel Hubbard on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011. Our hearts and deepest sympathies go out to the Hubbard family during this difficult time.

Please join Dan’s family and friends at his memorial service and reception at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2011 in the Forum at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Ricketson Law Building, 2255 E. Evans Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80208. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Dan Hubbard Memorial Fund, at Bank of the West, 1550 17th Street, Unit 120, Denver, CO 80202 or any Branch Office.

Dan was an Equity Partner at Messner & Reeves, LLC and a member of the firm's litigation department. He joined the firm in 2008 and focused on complex civil litigation cases. Over the span of his career he tried approximately 48 cases to verdict. Dan was a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates — an invitation-only organization of attorneys who have tried a minimum of 20 civil jury trials to conclusion. Dan served as Vice President (and President-Elect) of the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association and was named a SuperLawyer in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Not only was Dan a phenomenal lawyer, he was a tremendous leader and respected and appreciated by everyone. Dan was an avid cyclist and participated in several bike races including the Courage Classic law team “Wheels of Justice” and Ride the Rockies.

Hubbard’s expertise and friendship will be felt long into the future, and all of us at Messner & Reeves join many others in mourning his passing.

Dan is survived by his wife Lori and three children.

Messner & Reeves partnering with Steadman Philippon Research Institute to help sponsor their Encore event in Vail this July

Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

DARIUS RUCKER TO ‘ENCORE’ STEADMAN PHILIPPON RESEARCH INSTITUTE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Tickets on sale now for highly anticipated benefit concert

VAIL, Colo.—May 18, 2010—Capitol recording artist, country star, and friend of the Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI), Darius Rucker returns for his second year as headliner of the Institute’s annual summer fundraising show. The event, aptly titled “Encore” in consideration of Rucker’s return, takes place July 5th at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, CO. All proceeds from the concert will aid continued exploration and study into new treatments for orthopedic injuries and conditions—most notably in the area of arthritis.

Tickets, ranging in price from $20 to $50 each, are on sale now. Attendees may choose to attend the concert only or they may purchase a special VIP ticket package for $225 per person. This includes the concert at the amphitheater followed by a sit down dinner and auction at the Four Seasons resort.
“We are absolutely thrilled that Darius will be performing again this summer,” says Director of Special Events for SPRI, Sheri Wharton. “Darius understands the importance of advanced sports medicine and breakthroughs in orthopedic research. He represents a small glimpse of our patients who are active individuals wanting an opportunity to overcome their injury and move on toward a pain-free and continued dynamic life.”
“As a former patient of Dr. Steadman, I try to keep up with sports medicine and what they [SPRI] are doing is always on the cutting-edge of orthopedic technology and surgery,” shares Rucker. “I respect everyone associated with The Steadman Philippon Research Institute and I support what they do. It’s an honor to play for them and for everyone who will be attending this special event.”
This summer’s fundraising event will offer exceptional packages from local businesses in Vail and beyond. “We have secured some outstanding items for the silent and live auctions including deluxe trips, services from reputable providers and much more,” adds Wharton.

To purchase pavilion and lawn seats, please call the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater box office (888.920.2787). For those interested in a VIP experience, please contact Sheri Wharton (swharton@sprivail.org / 970-479-5788.) The event is graciously underwritten in part by KSL Capital Partners, Messner & Reeves, LLC Attorneys at Law and Howard Head Sports Medicine Center.

About Steadman Philippon Research Institute: The Steadman Philippon Research Institute is a nonprofit charitable organization based in Vail, Colo. The Institute seeks to keep people physically active late into life through pioneering orthopedic research and education. For more information about The Steadman Philippon Research Institute visit www.sprivail.org.

About Darius Rucker:
Darius Rucker is riding high with the release of his sophomore country album, Charleston, SC 1966, on Capitol Records Nashville. USA Today raved, "Rucker has made a fine-sounding country album, full of singable choruses, bittersweet fiddle and steel, and guitars with bottomless twang," and Rolling Stone said, “On his Nashville debut, Rucker's rich baritone, sentimental ballads and bright hooks made him the most successful African-American country singer since Charley Pride. Rucker amps up that formula on album number two." The debut in referral is his chart-topping 2008 release, Learn To Live – an album that produced three consecutive No. 1 singles and Top 5 smash, “History In The Making,” Rucker’s success in the country music format was recently recognized at the 43rd Annual CMA Awards when he received the Top New Artist title and again with ACM, Teen Choice, and AMA Award nominations. Charleston, SC 1966--a title which pays tribute to one of Rucker's biggest influences, Radney Foster--includes the multiple-week #1 hit single, "Come Back Song," and fifth overall #1 single, "This." For more information, please visit www.dariusrucker.com.

Encore Benefit Show Contact:
Kristin Mapstone
214.293.6581
kmsmith@emedicalmedia.com
Darius Rucker Media Contact:
Ebie McFarland
Essential Broadcast Media
615.327.3259
ebie@ebmediapr.com

Messner & Reeves is proud to welcome James J. Muchmore and D. Scott Rendleman

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700

James Muchmore - Partner - Corporate Department

James Muchmore advises clients on corporate, transactional and private investment fund matters, providing ongoing legal advice to private investment funds, publicly and privately-held corporations, company management and boards of directors. He also provides counsel regarding federal securities laws, public and private offerings, mergers and acquisitions, business transactions and corporate governance. In addition, Mr. Muchmore counsels clients engaged in the renewable energy space, including providing advice to entities engaged in the solar, biomass and fuel industries.

Mr. Muchmore counsels clients in connection with a variety of securities and corporate law matters, including the preparation of transactional documents related to mergers and acquisitions, joint venture agreements and limited partnership agreements; advice regarding private equity fund formation and deal execution; disclosure and compliance under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; preparation of registration statements, annual reports, proxy statements and other Exchange Act and Securities Act reports; and responses to SEC and FINRA inquiries regarding adviser and issuer conduct and disclosure.

D. Scott Rendleman - Of Counsel - Litigation Department

D. Scott Rendleman is a member of the firm’s litigation group. Scott is admitted to practice law in both Illinois (1993) and Colorado (2008). With nearly two decades worth of experience in the state of Illinois, he moved to Colorado and joined Messner & Reeves to assist with Medical Malpractice Litigation.

Martindale-Hubbell designated D. Scott as an AV®-rated Attorney at the age of 37 in 2005. He has handled matters involving civil litigation, ranging from small premises liability actions to major product liability cases pending in Federal Court and medical litigation, including birth-injury, delay in diagnosing cancer, surgical errors, anesthesia errors and emergency department cases.

Six More Messner & Reeves Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers!

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

It is with great pride that we congratulate all of our attorneys who have achieved recognition as SuperLawyers and Rising Stars from their industry peers this year. The fact that attorneys at our firm are receiving this honor year after year is a solid reminder that we are home to one of the best law teams in the city.

Please join us in congratulating our honorees:

Bruce Montoya (SuperLawyers) [Attorney Profile]

Daniel Hubbard (SuperLawyers) [Attorney Profile]

Derek Blass (Rising Star) [Attorney Profile]

David Jones (Rising Star) [Attorney Profile]

Amy O'Donnell (Rising Star) [Attorney Profile]

Torben Welch (Rising Star) [Attorney Profile]

Look for coverage of all of this year’s honorees, including our M&R attorneys, in the upcoming April edition of 5280 magazine.

Thanks for making us all very proud!

Restaurant Law Blog dishes up legal advice for Colorado restaurants

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

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Messner & Reeves is proud to announce the launching of its Restaurant Law Blog.

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Messner & Reeves, LLC focuses on serving the needs of all kinds of entrepreneurs, and Denver's restaurateurs are leaders in building jobs and culture in the Mile High City and beyond. Attorneys at Messner & Reeves have had the privilege of working with many different restaurants in Denver - some large, some small, but all committed to excellence.
The experience of advising these restaurants, combined with our collective love of innovative cuisine and those who make it, inspired us to start the Restaurant Law Blog. Our goal is to do our part to provide continuing support and inspiration to entrepreneurial restaurateurs everywhere. To this goal we bring our collective experience in commercial litigation, corporate law, employment law, regulation, zoning, licensing, real estate law, and our passion for new ideas.

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It is our great honor to announce that the owners have named Daniel M. Hubbard as a Messner & Reeves equity partner!

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700

It is our great honor to announce that the owners have named Daniel M. Hubbard as a Messner & Reeves equity partner!

Dan joined the firm in December, 2008 as a Partner in the litigation department. His practice focus is complex civil litigation where he has tried approximately 48 cases to verdict.

In addition to his outstanding accomplishments at the firm, Dan was named as a Super Lawyer in 2009 by 5280 Magazine. He is a member on the American Board of Trial Advocates - an exclusive, invitation only organization of attorneys who have tried a minimum of 20 civil jury trials to conclusion. Dan is Vice President of the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association.

Join us in congratulating Dan!.

(Dan's Attorney Profile)

Transaction Ole Inc. is Providing a Safer Way to do Business

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700

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Valerie Bromley has been appointed to the Cherry Creek School District Long Range Facility Planning Committee.

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Valerie Bromley has been appointed to the Cherry Creek School District Long Range Facility Planning Committee.

It is our great honor to announce that the owners have named Amy O'Donnell as a Messner & Reeves non-equity partner!

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700

It is our great honor to announce that the owners have named Amy O'Donnell as a Messner & Reeves non-equity partner!

The firm hired Amy in September, 2005, to work with the Real Estate Group. She had been skiing 100+ days a year, collecting paychecks from various disreputable mountain law firms, and her resume was handwritten on a napkin from the bar at Hotel Jerome. But we needed help, so we brought her on.

It was a good move.

Amy embraces the core values of our law firm. She is an excellent attorney who is published in all of the finest industry periodicals and has been listed as a SuperLawyers Rising Stars for the last two years. Amy has developed a substantial practice of her own through her diligent client development efforts. We are thrilled to recognize her accomplishments.

Join us in congratulating Amy!

Congratulations to Valerie Bromley for receiving the 2010 CREW Denver Member of the Year award

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Congratulations to Valerie Bromley for receiving the 2010 CREW Denver Member of the Year award.

[Read more about CREW Denver]

Congratulations to Derek Blass who has been named 2010 Outstanding Young Lawyer (5 years or less of practice) by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association.

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Congratulations to Derek Blass who has been named 2010 Outstanding Young Lawyer (5 years or less of practice) by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association.

Stormy Financial Seas For Landlords: Does your Tenant have a Lifeboat By Torben Welch

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Stormy Financial Seas For Landlords: Does your Tenant have a Lifeboat By Torben Welch

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Trial Victory: Matt Groves and Charles Cavanagh received a total defense verdict in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Congratulations to Matt Groves and Charles Cavanagh who received a total defense verdict in a disability discrimination/wrongful termination case they tried to a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Nathan Merril Named "Best of" Wealth Managers

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Nathan Merrill has been named to the 2010 Five Star Wealth Managers List in the November issue of 5280 and ColoradoBiz Magazines for the second year in a row. Mr. Merrill, a member of the Corporate Practice Group who heads the firm's Tax and Private Client Services practice, was selected by survey of Denver area high-net-worth residents as well as a panel of financial services industry peers, based on his outstanding performance and client satisfaction.

PRESS RELEASE

FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Managers (SM) Announced

Denver, CO (November 2010) - In the November issues of 5280 magazine and ColoradoBiz magazine, the 2010 FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Managers (SM) are announced. 5280 magazine and ColoradoBiz magazine formed a partnership with Crescendo Business Services, an independent research firm, to identify the "best in client satisfaction" wealth managers serving the Denver area. In January, Crescendo surveyed, by mail and phone 74,000 high-net-worth residents in the Denver area and subscribers of 5280 magazine and ColoradoBiz magazine. An additional 5,200 surveys were sent to leaders of financial service industry companies.

On the surveys, recipients were asked to select only wealth managers whom they knew through personal experience, and to evaluate them based upon nine criteria: customer service, integrity, knowledge/expertise, communication, value for fee charged, meeting of financial objectives, post-sale-service, quality of recommendations and overall satisfaction.

By February, stacks of surveys had arrived and Crescendo began carefully scoring each wealth manager. Both positive and negative evaluations were included in the scoring. Only wealth managers with five years of experience in the financial services industry were considered.

Next, each wealth manager was reviewed for regulatory actions, civil judicial actions and customer complaints as reported by FINRA (the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) and other regulatory agencies.

Then, before finalizing the list, wealth managers were reviewed by a blue-ribbon panel. The blue-ribbon panel was comprised of knowledgeable individuals from within the financial services industry. Although panelist comments were incorporated into the final score, safeguards were built into the review process to reduce the ability of panel members to influence the composition of the final list on the basis of company affiliation.

The resulting list of 2010 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers represents those wealth managers in the Denver area, that scored highest in client satisfaction. These wealth managers represent less than 7 percent of the wealth managers in the Denver area. We hope this list serves as a referral network for the 441,000 readers of 5280 magazine and ColoradoBiz magazine. Is this list exhaustive? Of course not. There are undoubtedly many other excellent wealth managers who, for one reason or another, are not on this year's list.

Transitioning within the financial services industry: What brokers must know before they go By Kimberley Cronin

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Transitioning within the financial services industry: What brokers must know before they go By Kimberley Cronin.

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Congratulations to Kimberley Cronin, she has been voted onto the Board of Trustees for the Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF)

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The Foundation is a non-profit 503(c) organization created in 1990 to develop private resources to enrich education within the Douglas County schools for the fulfillment of lifelong learning experiences of Douglas County students, citizens and community. The Foundation seeks to achieve this mission through the following:

1. Facilitate learner development through enhanced educational activities for all ages within the community
2. Enrich individual life experience by promoting cultural activities in the arts and humanities
3. Support the professional growth of teaching by encouraging new and creative ideas for developing education and
4. Promote school and community partnerships by encouraging individuals and organizations to share resources

Douglas County is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States and was ranked by Money Magazine in August 2009 as No. 5 in the U.S. for job growth over the past 8 years. Additionally, SchoolDigger.com ranked Douglas County School District No. 1 in the Denver Metropolitan area based on 2009 test scores.

Kimberly Cronin is honored to have been voted onto the Board of Trustees and is looking forward to contributing as a member.

Douglas County Educational Foundation website.

Messner & Reeves would like to welcome our new firm president Jim Smith

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Please give a warm welcome to Jim Smith who joins Messner & Reeves as its President. Jim is a 1989 Graduate of the University of Colorado Business School with an emphasis in Marketing and Real Estate. His professional background includes business development, operations, sales marketing, client retention, and real estate finance. Jim and his wife Pam have four outstanding children ranging from 6- to 17-years old who thrive athletically, as well as academically. They actively contribute to the community through charitable and youth organizations. (Attorney Profile)

Messner client Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs Hosts Chow Down for Charity Event

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

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Messner & Reeves Helps Fund Santa University

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Read the Article Here

Congratulations to Bruce Montoya on being AV rated for 20 years!

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Congratulations to Bruce Montoya on being AV rated for 20 years! The pinnacle of professional excellence earned through Peer Review Rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards.

Congratulations to NotionONE for being nominated as one of Colorado's Fastest Growing Companies!

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Visit NotionOne's Website

Denver lawyer on trial at Chipotle in burrito-making

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Read the Denver Post article here.

Corky Messner and the launching of the Messner Foundation

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

View Denver Business Journal Article (PDF)

Messner Welcomes Our Five 2010 Summer Clerks.

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Please help us welcome our 2010 Summer Clerks aboard!

Danielle Felder is currently a student at The University of Colorado Law School and completed her undergraduate degree at The University of Denver. She is class president of The CU Law School and also secretary of The Black Law Student Association. Danielle recently volunteered for Referendum I, the initiative to increase diversity awareness of same-sex couples through outreach and education efforts.

Katy O’Brien currently attends The University of Colorado Law School. She completed her undergraduate degree at Princeton. While attending Princeton she played second team all-Ivy League Women’s basketball and was on the league championships team in 2006. In the spring of 2009 she was a volunteer tutor at Arapahoe High School, and is currently a Member of the Environmental Law Society and Women’s Law Caucus.

Andrea (Wee Yeong) Ahn’s missionary parents raised her in Korea, Paraguay and Suriname until the age of nine when she left her family to seek an education in the United States. She is currently a student at The University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and completed her undergraduate degree at George Washington University. A recipient of the Robert B. Yegge Memorial Scholarship, Andrea is also involved in the Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Mountain Club, and was United States Lacrosse member and player for the Atlantic region as well as Colorado.

Gale Monahan is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and now attends The University of Colorado Law School. He has been active in the community working in the Staff Judge Advocate’s office (JAG) for the Colorado National Guard since August 2008. He has also served as both an Air Force and Army officer in Arizona, Colorado and Iraq; and is currently training for the 2010 CrossFit Games.

Leanna Ajour Young is attending The University of Denver Sturm College of Law and holds her undergraduate degree from the University of Denver. Proficient in Spanish, Leanna is a member of the Whitehouse Project, a Pioneer Partner, and works with Catholic Charities Childcare.

Messner & Reeves is proud to announce the addition of Steven N. Levine as an Associate to the firm’s Corporate Practice Group.

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Mr. Levine will assist the firm in providing counsel to a variety of clients regarding federal and state securities laws, public and private securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, joint ventures, and corporate governance. (Attorney Profile)

Messner Attorney David Gottlieb Joins Chipotle Mexian Grill.

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Congratulations to David Gottlieb who recently accepted a position with long-standing Messner client Chipotle Mexican Grill. In his new role, David will serve as Chipotle's HR Compliance and Project Director. David will be joining Monty Moran, Co-CEO of Chipotle, who is also a Messner alumni. As many of you know, Monty, a former CEO of Messner, joined Chipotle 5 years ago.

Messner is helping clients not only by providing great legal services but in some cases providing clients with great leaders.

We wish him the best of luck (and many burritos to come)!

Messner & Reeves would like to congratulate our Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Messner & Reeves would like to congratulate our Super Lawyers Bruce Montoya for Business Litigation and Dan Hubbard for Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice and our Rising Stars Amy O’Donnell for Real Estate, Nathan Merrill for Business/Corporate, Torben Welch for Real Estate, Derek Blass for Construction Litigation, and David Jones for Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice for always leading and not following!

Messner & Reeves is proud to support Operation Front Line Colorado's dedication to ending childhood hunger and obesity.

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Kimberly Cronin and Michelle Harden will be hosting the Messner & Reeves table at Operation Frontline Colorado's Chef's Up Front on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Messner & Reeves is proud to support Operation Frontline Colorado's dedication to ending childhood hunger and obesity in Colorado.

Welcome to Charles Cavanagh, our new of counsel attorney who will head our growing California labor and employment practice.

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Messner extends a warm welcome to Charles Cavanagh, our new of counsel attorney who will head our growing California practice, concentrating on representing our labor & employment clients in that jurisdiction.

Messner congratulates long-standing firm clients CDC & RMC on their recent transaction!

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Messner recently represented Coors Distributing Company (CDC), a division of MillerCoors LLC, and Rocky Mountain Coors Distributing Company (RMC) of Colorado Springs, in connection with the purchase of malt-beverage distribution rights, inventory, equipment and other assets from Western Distributing Company. The transaction grants CDC and RMC certain distribution rights in the Colorado Front Range.

After 77 years in business, family-owned and operated Western Distributing announced last November it was closing its beverage distribution operations.

CDC’s portfolio of brands and representation of suppliers more than doubled to 27 suppliers and 400 brands as a result of the transaction. Exclusive brand distribution rights of CDC include premiere suppliers MillerCoors, Heineken USA, Pabst Brewing Company, Boston Beer Co., Crown Imports, New Belgium Brewing Company, Breckenridge Brewery and others.

RMC added Heineken USA, Warsteiner Importers, Asahi USA, and Sapporo USA brands to its portfolio.

Messner & Reeves attorneys Suzanne Goodspeed, Alex Ross, Aaron Einhorn, and Thomas Blackburn assisted with the transaction.

A green project team needs to include a green-savvy attorney.

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Is your project development team a green professional short? An article by Amy L. O'Donnell, Attorney, Messner & Reeves, LLC (Colorado Real Estate Journal February 2010)

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Law Week Colorado names Messner as one of the top law firms in Colorado for 2009

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700

As a result of our successful year, we’d like to thank all of our clients for allowing us to lead your company through your legal needs! To read the article, please click on the link below.

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Messner & Reeves Listed in Law Week Colorado as One of Colorado's Top 200 Law Firms

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

We're proud to say that Law Week Colorado listed Messner & Reeves as one of Colorado¹s top 200 law firms!

Bruce Montoya was recently appointed to serve a three-year term on the Board of Trustees for Mount St. Vincent Home in Denver

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Bruce Montoya was recently appointed to serve a three-year term on the Board of Trustees for Mount St. Vincent Home in Denver.

As a Trustee, Bruce will lend his expertise in planning to better assist the organization in their efforts to provide positive experiences, programs and services for children suffering from a wide range of behavioral and emotional problems.

Amy O'Donnell nominated for CREW award

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Amy O'Donnell is being considered for a nominee position in this year's Women of Influence Awards for Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW).

Amy's practice focuses on accomplishing her clients' objectives in addition to protecting their legal rights. She works to understand the unique requirements of each project or transaction - from acquisition and sale, to development, green building, finance, management and the leasing of commercial and residential space.

Bruce Montoya listed in the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers in America

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Bruce Montoya was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers in America® in the specialties of Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation. With more than twenty years of experience as a trial lawyer, he has participated in over fifty trials and arbitrations. Bruce has successfully defended numerous complex civil litigation matters, including high-exposure and class-action cases, and is also experienced in providing risk-management advice to corporations.

For more than a quarter century, both law professionals and the public have regarded Best Lawyers® as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States.

Nathan Merrill Named "Best Of" Wealth Managers

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Nathan Merrill has been named to the 2009 Five Star Wealth Managers List in the September issue of 5280 and ColoradoBiz Magazines. Mr. Merrill, a member of the Corporate Practice Group who heads the firm's Tax and Private Client Services practice, was selected by survey of Denver area high-net-worth residents as well as a panel of financial services industry peers, based on his outstanding performance and client satisfaction.

PRESS RELEASE

FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Managers (SM) Announced

Denver, CO (September 4, 2009) - In the September issues of 5280 magazine and ColoradoBiz magazine, the 2009 FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Managers (SM) are announced. 5280 magazine and ColoradoBiz magazine formed a partnership with Crescendo Business Services, an independent research firm, to identify the "best in client satisfaction" wealth managers serving the Denver area. In January, Crescendo surveyed, by mail and phone 74,000 high-net-worth residents in the Denver area and subscribers of 5280 magazine and ColoradoBiz magazine. An additional 5,200 surveys were sent to leaders of financial service industry companies.

The resulting list of 2009 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers represents those wealth managers in the Denver area, that scored highest in client satisfaction. These wealth managers represent less than 7 percent of the wealth managers in the Denver area. We hope this list serves as a referral network for the 441,000 readers of 5280 magazine and ColoradoBiz magazine. Is this list exhaustive? Of course not. There are undoubtedly many other excellent wealth managers who, for one reason or another, are not on this year's list.

Corky Messner Receives Honorary 'Doctor of Preschool' Degree

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

On July 26, 2009, Bryant "Corky" Messner received the inaugural honorary degree of Doctor of Preschool in recognition and enduring appreciation of his long-standing commitment to the success of The Rise School of Denver and all of its students and alumni -- past, present and future.

As an astute supporter of the Denver community, the Rise School has been a long-standing partner of Messner & Reeves.

The 7th Annual Rise & Shine Golf Tournament

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Messner & Reeves is proud to showcase the other firms and individuals who are joining us in sponsoring the tournament on Monday, June 15, 2009. We appreciate their contributions, which will benefit The Rise School of Denver. Contributors can be viewed here in pdf format.

Messner & Reeves Elevates Two Partners

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

In connection with its 14th Anniversary Celebration, Messner & Reeves announced that two of its lawyers have become equity partners at the firm effective April 1, 2009. Suzanne Sorich Goodspeed and David A. Reeves now join founder Bryant S. "Corky" Messner, John Shunk, and Bruce Montoya as owners of the firm.

Messner commented that "Suzanne and David have made significant contributions to the firm, our clients and the community. I am proud of them for the hard work they have put into building their practices and the leadership they provide at Messner & Reeves. To reach the ownership level at Messner & Reeves, Suzanne and David have each developed their own law practice, which is what is necessary to be succesful here."

Suzanne joined Messner & Reeves in 1998 as a new associate and has built a significant practice in both the corporate and real estate arenas. She now heads the firm's Corporate Practice Group. "It is an honor to work with the talented employees and exceptional clients of Messner & Reeves and to have been a part of the firm's success and growth over the past eleven years. I look forward to the firm and our clients achieving many more milestones."

David started his career at Messner & Reeves in 1996. He now leads the firm's Real Estate Practice Group. "My father and Corky Messner wanted to find a better way to practice law, and founded Messner & Reeves on simple principles: take care of your clients and provide excellent legal services at a reasonable cost. Our success is a testament to the soundness of that philosophy. I am honored and privileged to be a part of this firm."

Four Messner & Reeves Lawyers Named Outstanding in Colorado Poll

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Four Messner & Reeves' attorneys were named as outstanding by their Colorado peers announced in the April issue of Law & Politics, an award winning magazine based in Washington, D.C.

Matthew R. Groves, Daniel M. Hubbard and Bruce A. Montoya, partners, were named Super Lawyers and Nathan S. Merrill, associate, was named a Rising Star.

More than 13,000 active lawyers in Colorado were balloted, nominating and voting on the best attorneys "they've personally observed in action." A blue ribbon panel of lawyers in more than 55 practice areas within the state monitored and participated in the selection process.

Super Lawyers are the top 5% of attorneys in each state. In addition to the Messner & Reeves partners, other top Colorado lawyers who were recognized include attorneys in other private practices, prosecutors, in-house counsel and public service lawyers.

Messner & Reeves has particular knowledge and expertise in Corporate and Securities; International and China; Labor and Employment; Litigation; Liquor Licensing; Natural Resources; Real Estate; and Tax & Private Client Services.

"We are especially proud of our attorneys who have been recognized as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. All of our attorneys counsel clients with superior personal attention and deliver effective legal counsel punctuated with quick response time," said Suzanne S. Goodspeed, chief marketing officer.

Groves' practice focuses on handling trial and litigation needs of major corporate clients, as well as various transactions with clients from the People's Republic of China.

Veteran trial-lawyer Hubbard works with clients in the areas of commercial litigation, professional liability litigation, healthcare litigation and administrative regulatory proceedings. Hubbard is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), which is an exclusive, invitation-only organization of attorneys who have tried a minimum of 20 civil jury trials to conclusion. He is also a member of the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association and is currently on its board of directors, serving as secretary.

The manager of the firm's litigation department, Montoya is also a member of ABOTA and has over twenty years' experience as a trial lawyer. He has participated in more than fifty trials and arbitrations. He has successfully defended numerous complex civil litigation matters, including high-exposure and class-action cases. He also has expertise in providing risk-management advice to corporations.

Merrill head's the firm's Tax and Private Client Services practice, advising individuals on issues ranging from the creation of basic wills and trusts to insurance planning to business succession planning. He is also a member of the firm's corporate group where his practice focuses on a variety of issues including choice of business entity and formation issues, the growth process, financing, general business matters, shareholder disputes, and business transactions such as asset and stock acquisitions and divestitures, and mergers.

A complete listing of Colorado Super Lawyers appears in a special section in the April 2009 edition of 5280 magazine.

Two Messner & Reeves Attorneys Become LEED Accredited Professionals

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Valerie Bromley and Amy O’Donnell, both members of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group, now hold the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) designation.

"Messner & Reeves' clients are industry leaders in the areas of environmental awareness and social responsibility, and this remarkable accomplishment by Valerie and Amy is a great asset to our clients and the Firm. We heartily congratulate Valerie and Amy on their inclusion in the select group of attorneys recognized as LEED Accredited Professionals," said David Reeves, firm Chief Financial Officer and Head of the Real Estate Practice Group.

Bromley and O’Donnell will use their LEED knowledge to counsel clients on green building strategies, lead them through the LEED certification process, and assist them in navigating through green building regulatory requirements.

LEED Professional Accreditation is a voluntary designation held by less than 300 attorneys nationwide, with only a handful in Colorado. The LEED AP credential indicates that holders have the knowledge and skills to facilitate the LEED certification process.

LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building project meets the highest green building and performance measures. There are both environmental and financial benefits to earning LEED certification, as LEED-certified buildings have lower operating costs and greater asset value; generate less waste; conserve energy and water; are generally healthier and safer for occupants; produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions; qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives; and demonstrate an owner's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

The LEED Professional Accreditation program was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council and is now managed by the Green Building Certification Institute.

Messner and Reeves Attorneys Win Multi-Million Dollar Verdict

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700

On April 16, 2009, after an 8-day trial, an Arapahoe County jury awarded our client North American National Marketing LLC (NANM) a multi-million dollar verdict in a breach of contract lawsuit against General American Life Insurance Company (GenAm), a subsidiary of MetLife.

Bruce Montoya and David Feeder of Messner & Reeves represented NANM. GenAm and other MetLife entities were represented by the region's largest law firm. The verdict was a testament to the tremendous talent and resources of our litigation group and support staff, many of whom contributed to this victory.

We extend our congratulations to NANM and its fine people, not only for the great result, but also for having the courage and conviction to seek justice against one of the largest insurance and financial services companies in the United States. It is our privilege to count them as clients and to have been entrusted with representing them in this lawsuit.

For more information on Messrs. Montoya and Feeder and Messner & Reeves visit www.messner.com.

Bruce A. Montoya National News: A-Rod Doctors' HIP-AA Advice

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A-ROD DOCTORS’ HIP-AA ADVICE

In a Sports-Medicine Fishbowl, Messner & Reeves Works With Clinic
to Protect the Privacy of Celebrity Athletes

Vail, Colorado (BUSINESS WIRE) March 17, 2009 -- A three-time MVP baseball player in the second year of a ten-year contract worth $275 million is about to undergo an operation to correct an underlying hip problem. Acclaimed experts in their field, the MD and his medical center, charged with recommending the course of treatment, call upon their trusted advisor for an opinion on how to best protect their much-publicized patient’s privacy.

This was the case last week for the Steadman Hawkins Clinic and Dr. Marc J. Philippon, the world renowned orthopaedic hip surgeon responsible for Yankee star Alex Rodriguez’s critical operation and recovery. Over the years, the clinic has treated a myriad of sports celebrities facing career jeopardy including:

-          Kobe Bryant
-          Monica Seles
-          Martina Navratilova
-          Billie Jean King
-          Lindsay Davenport
-          John Elway
-          Alan Shearer
-          Cristiano Ronaldo
-          Mario Lemieux
-          Bode Miller
-          Picabo Street
-          Phil Mahre
-          Greg Norman

A sports medicine institution that treats big-named celebrity athletes must ensure patients’ civil rights are being safeguarded and work diligently at enforcing the HIPAA Privacy Rule, protecting the privacy of individually identifiable health information. Shielding clients from paparazzi and journalists at a location as famous as Steadman Hawkins Clinic, ensuring the civil rights of both patients and journalists and enforcing HIPAA are complex legal matters. For expert guidance, the clinic administration and medical experts turn to attorney Bruce A. Montoya of Messner & Reeves, the premier law firm in Denver, Colorado.

Mr. Montoya, named one of the Best Lawyers in America in 2008, is famed for his skills in litigation and arbitration. He is adept at balancing judicial methods with civil rights issues, inducted into the International Society of Barristers and elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates, an organization whose primary mission is preserving the Constitutional right of equal justice for all Americans. Bruce Montoya, counsel to Steadman Hawkins Clinics and the Steadman Hawkins Research Foundation since 2000, consults for world-renowned founder Dr. Richard Steadman and Dr. Philippon, a partner in the clinic, as well as some of the most expert, experienced physicians in the field of sports medicine.

Mr. Montoya works closely with Lyon Steadman, CEO of the clinic, advising on the business of providing comprehensive orthopaedic care and continuing the clinic’s mission of excellence while drawing on his vast legal experience to provide Mr. Steadman with overall business guidance. “Over twenty years of experience being involved in highly confidential cases revolving around business, health care, and patients’ rights puts me in the position of knowing where past mistakes have been made, allowing me to counsel my clients on avoiding those very issues that for others have ended in litigation.”

Balancing sports medicine programs with a research foundation innovating leading edge orthopaedic techniques is a challenge in any climate, affecting individual patients worldwide as well as high-profile cases, where every decision and action is scrutinized by millions of people. Mr. Montoya, who is accustomed to advising on clients’ complex legal matters big and small, points out, “Sometimes routine medical care and routine legal advice aren’t so routine – especially when it comes to a big name like Alex Rodriguez. There are many sides of the privacy matter to consider, and adherence to the HIPAA Privacy Rule is crucial to maintaining the integrity of a medical institution.”

Dr. Philippon’s analysis of Alex Rodriguez’s treatment and recovery process was the subject of a March 10^th New York Times print article, which can be read online here.

For more information on Mr. Bruce A. Montoya and Messner & Reeves law firm, visit www.messner.com.

Contact:
Alison Kinnear, Director of Marketing
Messner & Reeves Attorneys at Law
303-623-1800

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We've Moved Up!

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Messner & Reeves is proud to announce that we are growing in size and strength. We welcomed eight new attorneys last year, including our new partner Dan Hubbard, a commercial litigation attorney and member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

To accomodate our growth we expanded our office space and now additionally occupy the entire third floor at 1430 Wynkoop. Please note that our reception is now located in Suite 300 and our mailing address is updated accordingly.

Messner & Reeves
1430 Wynkoop Street
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202
p: 303.623.1800
f: 303.623.0552
e: info@messner.com

We look forward to seeing you in our newly expanded offices.

M & R sponsors upcoming Rocky Mountain Legal Diversity Summit

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Messner & Reeves is a sponsor of the Rocky Mountain Legal Diversity Summit being held at the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver on March 18, 2009.

Proudly participating in this event are Bruce Montoya, Kimberley Cronin and Alison Kinnear, who share the firm's commitment to inclusiveness. At Messner & Reeves we value individuals for the perspectives they bring to our community and to the practice of law.

Monty Moran, Former Messner & Reeves Lawyer, Named Co-CEO of Chipotle

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700

January 2009 - Montgomery F. (Monty) Moran, former CEO of Messner & Reeves, LLC, was promoted to co-Chief Executive Officer of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG and CMG.B.)

"I am very proud of our success so far in changing the way the world thinks about and eats fast food, but we have so much more to do," said Steve Ells, founder, chairman and CEO of Chipotle. "Since Monty joined us nearly four years ago, his work in establishing a people culture at Chipotle that rivals our unique food culture has been extraordinary. The board and I have asked him to join me in the CEO role as recognition of his positive impact on Chipotle, and out of a desire to allow the company to benefit more from the strength of his leadership."

Prior to this appointment, Moran served as Chipotle's President and Chief Operating Officer since March 2005. Before joining Chipotle, he was a partner at Messner & Reeves, serving as both CEO of the law firm and Chipotle's general counsel.

"We are pleased and proud of Monty's promotion to this important role," said Bryant S. "Corky" Messner. "We are also mindful of Messner & Reeves continued responsibility as Chipotle's general counsel, and as Chipotle continues to grow both within the United States and to Europe later this year."

Moran received his juris doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California, and bachelor of arts degree in communications from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado...>>>Read Chipotle News Release

Bruce Montoya Named One Of Best Lawyers In America For 2008

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, after an exhaustive peer-review process, has selected Bruce Montoya as one of its Best Lawyers in America for 2008.

Messner & Reeves clients named to Colorado 50

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Messner & Reeves clients Chipotle Mexican Grill, Markwest Hydrocarbon, Woodward Governor, and Heska Corp received The Colorado 50 top companies distinction from The Rocky Mountain News for 2008.

Congratulations to Cynthia Lummis

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Congratulations to Cynthia Lummis, our friend and former client (in her capacity as Wyoming's State Treasurer) on being elected to Wyoming's lone congressional seat in the US Congress. We wish Cynthia all the best!!

Congratulations to Jared Polis

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Jared Polis, our friend and client, has been elected to serve Colorado's second Congressional District in the US Congress. Congratulations Jared and best wishes!!

Our Client is Top-Rated

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Our client, Table 6 Restaurant, has been recognized in the Robb Report as one of the top 100 "international restaurants." It was the only one in Colorado and is rated in comparison with restaurants worldwide.

Robert B. Hinckley Jr. and Clay W. Barnett Vindicate Client with Complete Defense Verdict

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Robert B. Hinckley Jr. and Clay W. Barnett, attorneys for Messner & Reeves, vindicated client Power and Communications of Colorado with a complete defense verdict before a jury in a negligence per se suit. The Town of Berthoud alleged that Power and Communications of Colorado negligently drilled into a 12” water main and caused damage.
Read more in the Jury Verdict Reporter of Colorado (Download PDF 1.2 MB).

Mr. Hinckley is a Messner & Reeves attorney in the Litigation Practice Group and Mr. Barnett serves in the Litigation, Real Estate and Liquor Licensing Groups.

Messner & Reeves Attorney Wins Judgment for Homeowner

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Messner & Reeves attorney Robert B. Hinckley Jr. obtained a jury trial judgment in favor of a Denver homeowner in a breach of contract and negligence suit against the builder.
Hinckley has successfully represented a variety of clients in all phases of complex civil litigation in state, federal and administrative courts throughout Colorado and other states.