Denver firm excels in national rankingDenver, CO (August 20, 2009) - Ducker, Montgomery, Aronstein & Bess P.C., announced that 8 partners from the 19-attorney, Denver law firm were named to Best Lawyers in America for 2010. Organized in 1979 by lawyers who had been members of larger law firms, DMAB emphasizes personal relationships between client and lawyer.
Partner Jim Aronstein, recognized in Best Lawyers 2010 in four areas of the law - corporate, mining, energy and natural resources - said, "It's very gratifying that a majority of our partners are identified by their peers as outstanding lawyers."
Co-Managing partner Chuck Bess – Best Lawyer in America 2010 in real estate – said, "Clients need representation by lawyers of established background and reputation. At no time has an intelligent and multi-disciplinary approach to resolving challenges been more important than in today’s economic environment. Recognition by our peers across the nation reinforces our commitment to this integrated approach to problem solving."
The DMAB partners recognized as Best Lawyers 2010 are:
- Jim Aronstein, corporate, mining, energy and natural resources
- Chuck Bess, real estate
- Bruce Ducker, corporate
- Josiah O. Hatch, corporate
- Robert G. Lewis, energy, oil and gas, natural resources
- Robert C. Montgomery, corporate
- Paul Ruttum, tax
- Zeke Williams, natural resources, administrative
Best Lawyers - the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession - compiles lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peerreviews by leading lawyers.
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About Ducker, Montgomery, Aronstein & Bess, P.C.The Denver firm, founded in 1979, specializes in corporate, partnership, securities, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, real estate, lending, energy, environmental, mining, federal lands, ski resorts, tax and employment law, and commercial and regulatory litigation.