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Six Lewis, Bess, Williams & Weese P.C. Lawyers Honored as Best Lawyers in America for 2014

Denver, CO (September 4, 2013) – Lewis, Bess, Williams & Weese P.C., announced that 6 partners from the 18-attorney, Denver law firm were named to Best Lawyers in America for 2014. Organized over three decades ago, LBWW 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 2014 in three areas of the law – energy, oil and gas, and natural resources – said, “We are pleased that a third of our lawyers are recognized by their peers as outstanding lawyers.”

Chuck Bess – a Best Lawyer in America 2014 in two areas – real estate law and commercial litigation – said, “Our firm provides outstanding lawyers who are bright lights in their field. We appreciate that Best Lawyers in America recognized our firm for this honor.”

The LBWW lawyers recognized as Best Lawyers 2014 are:

  • Chuck Bess, real estate, commercial litigation
  • 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.

About Lewis, Bess, Williams & Weese, P.C.

The Denver firm was founded over three decades ago. Formerly known as Ducker, Montgomery, Lewis & Bess, the firm 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.

www.lewisbess.com

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