Overview
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck: Always There
Founded in 1968, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP is a respected national firm in corporate counsel, natural resource representation, government relations, litigation and real estate law. With more than 250 attorneys and legislative consultants across 12 offices, the firm's broad resources allow it to assemble the right team of legal talent for any deal or case, no matter the size, complexity or location. Operating in partnership with their clients, they design integrated strategies that combine multidisciplinary teams and strive to become a seamless extension of in-house resources. Visit www.bhfs.com.
Corporate & Business:
The attorneys regularly handle sophisticated corporate, finance and securities transactions for companies across the United States. They focus on matters related to mergers and acquisitions, emerging business and technology, gaming, corporate finance, public and private transactions, and general corporate representation. The attorneys collaborate with other practice groups within the firm to offer clients a robust suite of legal services to help navigate the smoothest road to success.
Government Relations:
The Government Relations Group is a full-service lobbying, public policy and legal representation practice that helps companies, associations, non-profits and other organizations interpret federal government actions, solve challenges and seize opportunities through interaction with government officials. Their work includes legislative consulting, lobbying, policy development, public relations strategy, and representation in front of Congress, federal agencies and regulatory bodies. With seasoned government relations professionals in every Brownstein office, they are able to provide comprehensive service at the federal, state and local levels throughout the country.
Litigation:
Representing clients in a wide range of industries, the firm employs an integrated approach to each case. In resolving matters for clients, both inside and outside the courtroom, the firm's litigators draw upon a wealth of trial experience that includes hundreds of jury trials and other major adversarial proceedings, including antitrust, employment and labor, and environmental disputes. The firm's attorneys litigate and try cases before federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels, before government agencies and arbitration tribunals throughout the country.
Natural Resources:
The Natural Resources Group helps clients develop forward-thinking environmental strategies marrying the needs of business and the governmental regulatory requirements. Their Natural Resources attorneys frequently partner with other groups in the firm so that when environmental issues arise, they can quickly assemble a team with the specific experience to ensure the transaction is successful. When a problem does emerge, you can rest assured that you are being represented by a team of seasoned attorneys with the knowledge, relationships and legal skills to help you mitigate even the most complex environmental risk. Generally regarded as one of the premier water rights practices in the Western U.S., the firm's Water Group boasts unparalleled experience in every aspect of water use – acquisition, disposal, development, protection, regulation and permitting, environmental compliance, litigation and legislative advocacy.
Real Estate:
For decades, the firm has been a nationally recognized leader in real estate law. We are known throughout the United States for the scale and prestige of our work, and our industry relationships are second to none. The Real Estate Group represents sellers, purchasers, landlords, tenants and governments with respect to all facets of real estate law. The firm has significant experience in acquisition and disposition, development, engineering and construction, land use, water rights, environment and natural resource issues, REITs, taxation, corporate and business and public finance, leasing and nearly every other sub-field in transactional real estate law.
Founded in 1968, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP is a respected national firm in corporate counsel, natural resource representation, government relations, litigation and real estate law. With more than 250 attorneys and legislative consultants across 12 offices, the firm's broad resources allow it to assemble the right team of legal talent for any deal or case, no matter the size, complexity or location. Operating in partnership with their clients, they design integrated strategies that combine multidisciplinary teams and strive to become a seamless extension of in-house resources. Visit www.bhfs.com.
Corporate & Business:
The attorneys regularly handle sophisticated corporate, finance and securities transactions for companies across the United States. They focus on matters related to mergers and acquisitions, emerging business and technology, gaming, corporate finance, public and private transactions, and general corporate representation. The attorneys collaborate with other practice groups within the firm to offer clients a robust suite of legal services to help navigate the smoothest road to success.
Government Relations:
The Government Relations Group is a full-service lobbying, public policy and legal representation practice that helps companies, associations, non-profits and other organizations interpret federal government actions, solve challenges and seize opportunities through interaction with government officials. Their work includes legislative consulting, lobbying, policy development, public relations strategy, and representation in front of Congress, federal agencies and regulatory bodies. With seasoned government relations professionals in every Brownstein office, they are able to provide comprehensive service at the federal, state and local levels throughout the country.
Litigation:
Representing clients in a wide range of industries, the firm employs an integrated approach to each case. In resolving matters for clients, both inside and outside the courtroom, the firm's litigators draw upon a wealth of trial experience that includes hundreds of jury trials and other major adversarial proceedings, including antitrust, employment and labor, and environmental disputes. The firm's attorneys litigate and try cases before federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels, before government agencies and arbitration tribunals throughout the country.
Natural Resources:
The Natural Resources Group helps clients develop forward-thinking environmental strategies marrying the needs of business and the governmental regulatory requirements. Their Natural Resources attorneys frequently partner with other groups in the firm so that when environmental issues arise, they can quickly assemble a team with the specific experience to ensure the transaction is successful. When a problem does emerge, you can rest assured that you are being represented by a team of seasoned attorneys with the knowledge, relationships and legal skills to help you mitigate even the most complex environmental risk. Generally regarded as one of the premier water rights practices in the Western U.S., the firm's Water Group boasts unparalleled experience in every aspect of water use – acquisition, disposal, development, protection, regulation and permitting, environmental compliance, litigation and legislative advocacy.
Real Estate:
For decades, the firm has been a nationally recognized leader in real estate law. We are known throughout the United States for the scale and prestige of our work, and our industry relationships are second to none. The Real Estate Group represents sellers, purchasers, landlords, tenants and governments with respect to all facets of real estate law. The firm has significant experience in acquisition and disposition, development, engineering and construction, land use, water rights, environment and natural resource issues, REITs, taxation, corporate and business and public finance, leasing and nearly every other sub-field in transactional real estate law.
Rankings
National
Tier
1
National Ranking
Land Use and Zoning LawTier
2
National Ranking
Corporate LawTier
2
National Ranking
Litigation - ConstructionTier
2
National Ranking
Natural Resources LawTier
3
National Ranking
Communications LawTier
3
National Ranking
Construction LawRegional
Albuquerque
Tier
1
Albuquerque
Construction LawTier
2
Albuquerque
Product Liability Litigation - DefendantsCheyenne
Tier
1
Cheyenne
Native American LawColorado
Tier
1
Colorado
Banking and Finance LawTier
1
Colorado
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Colorado
Construction LawRankings
National
Tier
1
National Ranking
Land Use and Zoning LawTier
2
National Ranking
Corporate LawTier
2
National Ranking
Litigation - ConstructionTier
2
National Ranking
Natural Resources LawTier
3
National Ranking
Communications LawTier
3
National Ranking
Construction LawTier
3
National Ranking
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
3
National Ranking
Native American LawTier
3
National Ranking
Securities / Capital Markets LawTier
3
National Ranking
Tax LawRegional
Albuquerque
Tier
1
Albuquerque
Construction LawTier
2
Albuquerque
Product Liability Litigation - DefendantsCheyenne
Tier
1
Cheyenne
Native American LawColorado
Tier
1
Colorado
Banking and Finance LawTier
1
Colorado
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Colorado
Construction LawTier
1
Colorado
Corporate Compliance LawTier
1
Colorado
Corporate LawTier
1
Colorado
Employee Benefits (ERISA) LawTier
1
Colorado
Employment Law - ManagementTier
1
Colorado
Environmental LawTier
1
Colorado
Family LawTier
1
Colorado
Government Relations PracticeTier
1
Colorado
Land Use and Zoning LawTier
1
Colorado
Litigation - BankruptcyTier
1
Colorado
Litigation - ConstructionTier
1
Colorado
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
1
Colorado
Natural Resources LawTier
1
Colorado
Real Estate LawTier
1
Colorado
Water LawTier
2
Colorado
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
2
Colorado
Health Care LawTier
2
Colorado
Litigation - EnvironmentalTier
2
Colorado
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - DefendantsTier
2
Colorado
Securities / Capital Markets LawTier
2
Colorado
Tax LawTier
3
Colorado
Copyright LawTier
3
Colorado
Energy LawTier
3
Colorado
Municipal LawTier
3
Colorado
Patent LawTier
3
Colorado
Trademark LawLas Vegas
Tier
1
Las Vegas
Bet-the-Company LitigationTier
1
Las Vegas
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Tier
1
Las Vegas
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Las Vegas
Copyright LawTier
1
Las Vegas
Corporate Governance LawTier
1
Las Vegas
Corporate LawTier
1
Las Vegas
First Amendment LawTier
1
Las Vegas
Gaming LawTier
1
Las Vegas
Land Use and Zoning LawTier
1
Las Vegas
Litigation - ERISATier
1
Las Vegas
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
1
Las Vegas
Real Estate LawTier
1
Las Vegas
Trademark LawTier
2
Las Vegas
Litigation - ConstructionTier
2
Las Vegas
Media LawLos Angeles
Tier
1
Los Angeles
Land Use and Zoning LawTier
1
Los Angeles
Water LawTier
3
Los Angeles
Trusts and EstatesNew Jersey
Tier
1
New Jersey
Gaming LawReno
Tier
1
Reno
Gaming LawTier
1
Reno
Litigation - Intellectual PropertyWashington, D.C.
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Gaming LawTier
1
Washington, D.C.
Government Relations PracticeTier
2
Washington, D.C.
Communications LawTier
2
Washington, D.C.
Native American LawTier
2
Washington, D.C.
Tax LawPractice Areas
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 40 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Communications Law
- Corporate Law
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Employment Law - Management
- Energy Law
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- Environmental Law
- Family Law
- Gaming Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Health Care Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - ERISA
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Securities
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Municipal Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Patent Law
- Public Finance Law
- Real Estate Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Securities Regulation
- Tax Law
- Water Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP proudly has 83 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Offices & Contacts
Denver, CO
675 Fifteenth Street, Suite 2900
Denver, CO 80202
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Los Angeles, CA
2029 Century Park East, Suite 950
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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Sacramento, CA
1415 L Street, Suite 800
Sacramento, CA 95814-3964
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San Clemente, CA
300 South El Camino Real, Suite 203
San Clemente, CA 92672-4070
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San Diego, CA
225 Broadway, Suite 1670
San Diego, CA 92101-5000
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Santa Barbara, CA
1021 Anacapa Street , Second Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2711
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Washington, DC
1155 F Street, NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20004
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Linwood, NJ
650 New Road, Suite C
Linwood, NJ 08221
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Albuquerque, NM
201 Third Street, NW, Suite 1800
Albuquerque, NM 87102-4386
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Carson City, NV
206 South Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
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Las Vegas, NV
100 North City Parkway, Suite 1600
Las Vegas, NV 89106-4614
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Reno, NV
5520 Kietzke Lane, Suite 110
Reno, NV 89511
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Cheyenne, WY
1807 Capitol Avenue, Suite 203
Cheyenne, WY 82001
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