Isaacson Rosenbaum Attorneys Recognized as Top Lawyers in Colorado Super Lawyers 2011

DENVER--()--Fourteen Isaacson Rosenbaum attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Colorado Super Lawyers, an honor conferred on only 5 percent of lawyers in the state of Colorado. These attorneys are being featured in the current issues of Colorado Super Lawyers and Denver's 5280 magazine.

The attorneys are the law firm's Chief Executive Officer Lawrence J. Donovan Jr., and IR Law shareholders Theresa Corrada, Paul V. Franke, Lawrence Kueter, Blain D. Myhre, Neil B. Oberfeld, Stuart Pack, Barry Permut, Edward T. Ramey, William M. Silberstein, and Steven G. Wright. Also featured are shareholders Jonathan H. Steeler, chair of the Business Department; Gary Lozow, criminal defense attorney; and Matthew D. Pluss, chair of the Real Estate & Sustainable Development Department, who has been named as a Colorado Rising Star.

Annually, the research team at Super Lawyers undertakes a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent evaluation, a peer review of candidates by practice area, and a good-standing and disciplinary check.

"We applaud our attorneys who have been recognized year after year in Colorado Super Lawyers. They embody our belief in quality work, client focus and community service," said Donovan.

Lawrence J. Donovan Jr., real estate attorney, provides high-level corporate consultation and has had substantial involvement in the development and financing of nationally-recognized hotels, ski areas and golf courses. He is a Top Listed Lawyer in Best Lawyers® 2010.

Theresa Corrada practices within the Appellate Law, Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, and Intellectual Property Law groups. She focuses her work on complex commercial concerns, employment disputes, consumer fraud and intellectual property theft.

Real Estate attorney Paul Franke has extensive experience in real estate and commercial finance, corporate real estate and construction. He has worked on several high-profile real estate developments, including Coors Field and the University Hospital's ongoing expansion at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. He also advises several affordable housing developers in the Denver metropolitan area.

Lawrence Kueter is a member of both the Real Estate & Sustainable Development and Conservation Law practice groups. Along with other conservation attorneys at Isaacson Rosenbaum, he has been instrumental in more than 800 conservation transactions and the protection of nearly 900,000 square acres of land throughout the nation.

Over the past decade, Gary Lozow has been chosen by The National Directory of Trial Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America® and Chambers and Partners as one of the country's top criminal defense attorneys. He has been named three times as one of the Top 50 Colorado Super Lawyers. In a practice area specialty, Medicaid Appeals & Litigation Defense, he defends Medicaid providers and recipients who have been wrongly accused of fraud by those claiming to be whistleblowers.

Blain Myhre's work within the Appellate Law, Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution, and Public Law & Policy practice groups emphasizes civil and criminal appeals in the federal and Colorado appellate courts, and he has been nominated to the Court of Appeals seven times. He provides legal analysis of court decisions and appellate law updates via his blog, www.colorado-appealsblog.com.

Neil Oberfeld was named as the state’s Best Retail Real Estate Attorney by Law Week Colorado in 2010. He has been a frequent speaker on green leasing, including the U.S. Green Building Council and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Most recently, Neil represented a landlord in the green leasing and construction of two manufacturing facilities for a German solar power technology company. He is a member of the Real Estate & Sustainable Development practice group, and a member of the national Law Committee for ICSC.

Stuart Pack works within the Appellate Law, Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution, and Intellectual Property Law practice groups at Isaacson Rosenbaum. He has extensive experience in probate and trust, product liability, insurance, business, and real estates disputes. He serves as the chair of the board of directors of the Mountain States Region of the Anti-Defamation League.

Barry Permut focuses his practice on commercial real estate development, acquisition and financing. He represents construction lenders, developers, and buyers and sellers of commercial real estate. Barry is a Top Listed Lawyer in Best Lawyers® 2010 and was named Leading Lawyer from 2010 Chambers and Partners.

Edward Ramey was recognized as 2011 Pro Bono Leader of the Year by Law Week Colorado. He maintains an active trial and appellate practice in Colorado and the Tenth Circuit. In addition to general commercial litigation and dispute resolution, Ed focuses his practice on cases of public interest, civil rights matters and public policy.

Jonathan Steeler actively works in both the Environmental Law and Business practice groups. He was recently named among the 2010 International Who's Who of Environmental Lawyers and is Top Listed Lawyer in Best Lawyers® 2010.

Bill Silberstein is nationally recognized for his leadership in land conservation, working in the Real Estate & Sustainable Development and Conservation practices. He has represented landowners and conservation organizations in hundreds of conservation projects and is an expert in IRS audits of conservation easements.

Steven Wright has extensive real estate acquisition, land development, and sales experience and has negotiated leasing transactions throughout the Rocky Mountain region. He has acted as counsel in connection with a variety of Denver real estate projects, including luxury developments The Breakers and The Preserve.

Matt Pluss focuses his practice on commercial real estate and development, including recent work on key retail sites, hotels and office buildings in Colorado, Texas and Washington, D.C. He is a 2011 Denver Business Journal Forty Under 40 finalist.

Isaacson Rosenbaum is a full service law firm based in Denver that helps clients find winning solutions for their businesses. The firm's 36 attorneys are nationally recognized experts in Real Estate & Sustainable Development; Criminal Defense;

Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Public Law & Policy; Employment Law; and Business, and it can be found at www.ir-law.com.

Contacts

Isaacson Rosenbaum
Anita Russell, 303-256-7025
Mobile: 720-480-1903
arussell@ir-law.com

Release Summary

Fourteen Isaacson Rosenbaum attorneys are recognized as top lawyers in Colorado Super Lawyers. These nationally-recognized lawyers are selected through independent evaluations and peer review.

Contacts

Isaacson Rosenbaum
Anita Russell, 303-256-7025
Mobile: 720-480-1903
arussell@ir-law.com