In the firm’s Denver office, eight attorneys have been named 2014 Colorado Super Lawyers. Another six were named Rising Stars. Additionally, Jeff Chase and Paul Jacobs were among the Top 100 Colorado Super Lawyers, and Stuart was among the Top 50 Women.
Super Lawyers:
- Jeffrey A. Chase, Business Litigation (Top 100)
- Robert P. Detrick, Real Estate
- Barbara A. Grandjean, Employment & Labor
- Paul A. Jacobs, Real Estate (Top 100)
- Kevin H. Kelley, Real Estate
- David S. Steefel, Business Litigation
- Mary H. Stuart, Employment & Labor (Top 50 Women)
- Lawrence M. Zavadil, Business Litigation
Rising Stars:
- Jennifer G. Haynes, Real Estate
- Michael J. Meacher, Real Estate
- Christopher L. Ottele, Employment & Labor
- Kathryn A. Reilly, Business Litigation
- Jeffrey D. Whitney, Business Litigation
- Sudee Mirsafian Wright, Business Litigation
Only up to 5 percent of attorneys in a state are named Super Lawyers. Selecting the attorneys involves an in-depth, measurable process. Peer nominations by seasoned attorneys followed by detailed evaluations are matched against third-party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on a state-by-state basis annually.
No more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in a state are named Rising Stars. The lawyers who make this list must be under 40 years old or have less than 10 years of legal experience. They go through the same selection process as Super Lawyers, excluding the peer evaluations.