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Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation

2019 NLR Thought Leadership Award

For more than 65 years, Ryley Carlock & Applewhite has acted as counsel to the Arizona and Southwest business communities. In 2005, the firm expanded service in Colorado, adding leading legal practitioners in water, environmental, mining, natural resources, and real estate law.  With the significant addition of 12 talented attorneys in 2011, Ryley Carlock expanded its experience base and proficiency in real estate, corporate and business, tax, estate planning, and intellectual property law.

Ryley Carlock & Applewhite's highly knowledgeable attorneys represent all segments of the business community, ranging from public and private companies, large corporations and banks to start-up ventures and entrepreneurs.  The broad skill set and practice capabilities of our lawyers give them the depth of experience to handle nearly every type of transactional or litigation matter. 

Our offices offer leading expertise in:

  • Water, Natural Resources, Energy and Environment
  • Real Estate and Sustainable Development, including the development of environmentally challenged properties
  • Lending, Bankruptcy and Finance
  • Corporate and Business, Tax, Intellectual Property, and Publishing
  • Wealth Management, Estate Planning, Tax & Probate
  • Employment Law
  • Business, Real Estate and Environmental Litigation
  • External Affairs and Government Relations
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Bert is a shareholder in the firm's Water, Energy, Resources and Environment practice group. He focuses on environmental permitting and compliance, siting of utility infrastructure projects…
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Fredric D. Bellamy protects his clients’ legal rights and guides his clients in smartly managing their legal risks, particularly with respect to matters involving science and technology.…
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Jessica helps local entrepreneurs, start-ups, business owners, established companies and financial institutions navigate significant issues related to formation, governance, financing,…
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Of Counsel
Following a 20-year career at an international law firm, Mark Boscoe joined Isaacson Rosenbaum P.C. in 2006 working in both the real estate, and tax and estate planning practice areas.  In…
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Susan Brienza helps clients navigate complex federal laws relating to the manufacture, labeling, marketing, and sales of dietary supplements, pet supplements, organic foods, "functional…
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Associate
Stacy works with Ryley Carlock & Applewhite’s team of water and environmental lawyers on a variety of water and environmental issues for the firm’s diverse clientele.
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Associate
Blake helps entrepreneurs, business owners, C-level executives, start-ups and established businesses address critical business issues related to formation, financing, governance, growth,…
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Associate
Jason is a member of the firm’s Litigation practice group. He has experience helping clients resolve disputes involving the False Claims Act, real estate, defamation, land use/zoning,…
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Chambers and Partners calls Ryley Carlock & Applewhite's corporate practice attorneys "incredibly experienced and trusted." From entering into a contract, forming a corporation,…
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Associate
Amber is an attorney in the corporate practice group. Her practice focuses on the areas of Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration. She also practices in the area of business…
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John has practiced bankruptcy law for over 30 years. His practice also includes public financing. He has been an attorney with Ryley Carlock & Applewhite since 1989.
Bankruptcy &…
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Of Counsel
Ellen joined Ryley Carlock & Applewhite in 2007. Ellen practices primarily in the areas of labor and employment law.
In her labor relations practice, Ellen advises employers with…
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Howard joined the firm as a shareholder in 2011, previously practicing law at Isaacson Rosenbaum P.C. in Denver, and at the New Orleans office a national law firm.  He also served for 10…
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Associate
As a member of the Litigation Practice Group, Arturo works with the firm’s litigators on a wide variety of civil and commercial litigation matters. He regularly adds value to litigation…
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Charitie joined Ryley Carlock & Applewhite in 2007. Charitie practices in the areas of labor and employment law, general commercial litigation, probate and trust litigation, and…
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Associate
Kevin is an attorney in the firm's Litigation and Document Control practice groups. He focuses on defending financial institutions and enforcing commercial loans, product liability…
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Associate
Josh is a member of the firm’s Corporate and Securities practice. Leveraging both his MBA and legal education, he works with the firm’s corporate lawyers to help clients with a wide variety…
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Associate
Daniel is an associate in the firm’s Water, Energy, Resources and Environmental practice group. He also assists with matters related to litigation, corporate transactions, and employment. …
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We help publicly traded companies and local entrepreneurs identify and protect their intellectual property.  We offer practical counseling on complex matters to empower our clients to make…
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Associate
Phil is a member of the firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Group, focusing his practice on entity formation and transactional work. Phil also helps guide employers and plan…
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Of Counsel
Richard Kaufman represents clients in environmental, business, securities, regulatory, employment and political cases.
Mr. Kaufman's previous experience includes serving as a trial attorney…
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Associate
Andy is an associate in Ryley Carlock's Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy, Lending and Commercial Litigation practice groups focusing primarily on the representation of lenders and other…
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John has a diverse litigation practice encompassing the issues vital to business in the West. John's practice is in the commercial litigation, managing and trying complex cases. His…
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Associate
Ben is a member of the Estate Planning and Tax Practice in the firm’s Denver office. He helps individuals and families protect their wealth and advance their personal and business interests…
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Associate
Mr. Lofland is an associate in the Firm's Water, Energy, Resources and Environment and Litigation Practice Groups. He joined the Firm immediately after he graduated from the Sandra Day O'…
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Andrea joined Ryley Carlock & Applewhite in 1999 and was elected to the position of shareholder in 2006. Andrea practices primarily in the areas of labor and employment law and also has…
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Kerry maintains a thriving traditional labor practice built over his 18-year legal career. He represents employers with regional, national and global operations in industries including…
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William B. McManus is a founder of Ryley Carlock & Applewhite's nationally-known Document Control Group and is a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Bill concentrates his practice…
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Dylan is a member of the Estate Planning and Tax Practice in Ryley Carlock and Applewhite’s Denver office. He helps individuals and families throughout the United States as well as…
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Mike has been an attorney with Ryley Carlock & Applewhite since graduating from law school in 1983 and has been a shareholder with the firm since 1989. He was formerly the Chairman of…
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Nate practices extensively in the area of labor and employment law. Prior to joining Ryley Carlock & Applewhite in 1989, he practiced with the law firm of Evans, Kitchel & Jenckes,…
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Associate
As an Associate in Ryley Carlock’s Transactional group, Amy primarily serves corporate clients and financial institutions. She assists with a range of matters including real estate lending…
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Ryley Carlock & Applewhite provides comprehensive legal services in all aspects of real estate development, ownership, construction and financing. Several of our attorneys concentrate…
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Mike has been with Ryley Carlock & Applewhite since 1986 and heads up the Phoenix office's banking and finance practice, which continues to be recognized in U.S. News & World Report…
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Associate
Julie focuses her practice in the areas of environmental, energy resources and related litigation. She represents a wide variety of clients, including manufacturing companies, electric…
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Shareholder
Jim is a shareholder of Ryley Carlock & Applewhite in Denver and practices in the areas of environmental law, water resources development, public lands, and public policy government…
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Jon is a member of the firm's Business and Environmental practice groups and also serves on the Executive Committee. Prior to joining Ryley Carlock, he was chair of the Business Department…
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Associate
As a member of the Labor and Employment practice, Holly assists with a variety of employment and labor relations issues, including research and drafting documents. She also participates in…
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Sheryl joined Ryley Carlock & Applewhite in 1984.  She practices in the areas of energy law, water law, environmental law, electric utility law and special taxing districts and is a…
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As a litigator, Lorena’s clients trust her to aggressively protect and advance their interests. She helps business leaders confront and resolve a wide variety of disputes in state, federal…
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Michele practices in the water, energy, resources, and environmental law areas, with emphasis on the firm's sophisticated water law and energy practices.  Michele regularly assists…
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Associate
Rob is an associate in the firm’s Litigation and Labor & Employment practice groups. He assists senior litigators with a wide variety of litigation, employment and labor relations…
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Water, energy, resources and environmental issues affect virtually every type of business and industrial interest. With increased government regulation, expanding technology and changing…
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Ryley Carlock & Applewhite has been selected for a 2018 NLR Go-To Thought Leadership Award for their coverage of water and land use issues in the Southwest. The exceptional analysis provided by Ryley Carlock & Applewhite helps NLR readers break down the sometimes complex land and water use issues in Colorado, Arizona and other western states.

 

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