Denver firm excels in national ranking

Denver, CO (August 29, 2011) - Ducker, Montgomery, Lewis & Bess P.C., announced that 6 partners from the 18-attorney, Denver law firm were named to Best Lawyers in America for 2012.  Organized over three decades ago, DMLB combines the sophisticated legal counsel of a large firm with the responsiveness and efficiencies of a small firm.

Partner Rob Lewis, recognized in Best Lawyers 2012 in three areas of the law – energy, oil and gas, and natural resources - said, "We are pleased that six partners are identified by their peers as outstanding lawyers."

Zeke Williams – a Best Lawyer in America 2012 in two areas – natural resources and administrative law – said, "Our firm provides outstanding lawyers who are bright lights in their field.  We appreciate that Best Lawyers in America recognized six firm partners for this honor."

The DMLB partners recognized as Best Lawyers 2012 are:

·         Chuck Bess, real estate

·         Bruce Ducker, corporate

·         Robert G. Lewis, energy, oil and gas, natural resources

·         Paul Ruttum, tax

·         Chuck Weese, labor and employment litigation and employment

·         Zeke Williams, natural resources, administrative/regulatory

Best Lawyers - the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession - compiles lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer reviews by leading lawyers.

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 About Ducker, Montgomery, Lewis & 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, employment, and commercial and regulatory litigation.