Overview

Messner Reeves is a full-service business law firm providing legal services to a diverse group of clients that include Fortune 500 companies, individual entrepreneurs, and executives across a wide range of industries. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices nationwide, our focus is to help clients maximize their business potential, resulting in positive impacts.We confront legal challenges with assertive action, business acumen and wide-ranging legal expertise to represent your best interests.We act as your business partners and extend our experience to deliver the very highest quality legal representation and standards for integrity and accountability. We are experts at mitigating risk and optimizing your business opportunities, and we work in partnership with you. The driving force behind our success is an entrepreneurial spirit that is unmatched by any other law firm. We believe in supporting our lawyers as they build the practice that’s right for them. The result is a firm of highly motivated people loving what they do – practicing law and helping you achieve your goals. When we were founded in 1995, our entrepreneurial spirit was born out of necessity. Now, we maintain this spirit by choice.
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
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Rankings

Regional

Colorado

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Colorado
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
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1
Colorado
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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1
Colorado
Real Estate Law
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2
Colorado
Litigation - Insurance

Las Vegas

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1
Las Vegas
Employment Law - Management
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2
Las Vegas
Commercial Litigation

Rankings

Regional

Colorado

Tier
1
Colorado
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Colorado
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Colorado
Real Estate Law
Tier
2
Colorado
Litigation - Insurance

Las Vegas

Tier
1
Las Vegas
Employment Law - Management
Tier
2
Las Vegas
Commercial Litigation

Orange County

Tier
2
Orange County
Litigation - Insurance

Phoenix

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2
Phoenix
Litigation - Patent

Practice Areas

Messner Reeves LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 7 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate
  • Health Care Law
  • Immigration
  • Insurance Defense
  • Intellectual Property
  • Litigation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Real Estate
  • White Collar Criminal Defense

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Messner Reeves LLP proudly has 11 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 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.
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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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Firm News

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March 19, 2026
Messner Reeves LLP Welcomes Partner Brendan P. Rodman
Read Article Messner Reeves LLP Welcomes Partner Brendan P. Rodman
March 17, 2026
Why Swift Bedding Had to Drop Their Trademark: A Deep Dive into Taylor Swift’s Trademark Opposition and the Critical Role of Intellectual Property Protection
Read Article Why Swift Bedding Had to Drop Their Trademark: A Deep Dive into Taylor Swift’s Trademark Opposition and the Critical Role of Intellectual Property Protection
March 16, 2026
Messner Reeves LLP Wins 2026 Corporate INTL Magazine Global Award
Read Article Messner Reeves LLP Wins 2026 Corporate INTL Magazine Global Award
March 11, 2026
Messner Reeves Partner Kimberley Cronin Featured on Transition to RIA Podcast
Read Article Messner Reeves Partner Kimberley Cronin Featured on Transition to RIA Podcast
March 6, 2026
CBP Changes to ESTA Requirements
Read Article CBP Changes to ESTA Requirements
February 11, 2026
Messner Reeves LLP Appoints Mikhail A. Shah as Managing Partner of New York Office
Read Article Messner Reeves LLP Appoints Mikhail A. Shah as Managing Partner of New York Office
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Awards

Messner Reeves LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Messner Reeves LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Messner Reeves LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Chambers USA: Litigation - Colorado

Offices & Contacts

Denver, CO
Phoenix, AZ
7250 North 16th Street, Suite 410
Phoenix, AZ 85020
United States
Costa Mesa, CA
San Jose, CA
160 West Santa Clara Street, Suite 1000
San Jose, CA 95113
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Colorado Springs, CO
14 North Sierra Madre Street
Suite B
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
United States
Greenwood Village, CO
6465 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Suite 650
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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Washington, DC
Las Vegas, NV
8945 West Russell Road, Suite 300
Las Vegas, NV 89148
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New York, NY
Draper, UT
65 East Wadsworth Park Drive
Suite 220
Draper, UT 84020
United States
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