Mesa Business Lawyers

Following a career in the music business as a tour manager, publicist, band manager and founder of his own management agency, Dave Ratner now specializes in entertainment law, intellectual property law, and business law.

Building on his music industry experience, Dave is an expert at band formation and separation agreements, management and agency deals, recording and distribution contracts, and all forms of licensing.

Libbi, is a founding member of Levine Segev LLC and real estate broker. Prior to the establishment of Levine Segev LLC, Libbi practiced with a downtown Denver law firm. Libbi focuses her practice on real estate transactions and litigation, business and corporate law, and estate and trust planning and administration. Libbi's educational and professional background has allowed her to offer a unique perspective and competent and creative legal advice to her clients. Libbi earned her Bachelors degree from Brandeis University, a J.D. and Masters of Science in Real Estate and Construction Management degrees from the University of Denver, and a...

I graduated from the University of Denver College of Law and have been licensed to practice law in California and Colorado. During my 34 years of practice, I have developed experience in Contract Law, Employment Law, Products Liabilty, Estate Planning, and the Law related to Property Taxes. I have also served as an Arbitrator and Judge.

A Denver native, Gabe attended the University of Colorado in Boulder where he graduated in 2007 summa cum laude and with Distinction. Gabe received his B.A. in Political Science, as well as a minor in History and a certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies. Gabe received his law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2010. Gabe was inducted as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, into the Alpha of Colorado Chapter, in April 2006. Gabe also received the Jacob Van Ek Scholarship Award in May 2007. This award is given by the University of Colorado’s...

I counsel entities and individuals through government / SRO proceedings and conduct internal investigations. I also have successfully defended shareholder class actions and derivative lawsuits, and counsel clients facing commercial litigation concerns. My matters have involved, among other things, public company financial reporting, disclosure, and controls issues; FCPA concerns; potential insider trading; issues concerning private equity, investment advisors, and broker-dealers; cybersecurity issues; accountant liability questions; fiduciary duty concerns; and civil DOJ matters. I currently serve on the Board of Directors and as Secretary of the Faculty of Federal Advocates; serve on the SEC Historical Society's Board of...

A trial lawyer representing clients in criminal defense and related civil litigation in state and federal court in Colorado. Previously practiced in the State of Oregon from 1981 until 1998. Member of the Federal Criminal Defense Panel for the United States District Court of Colorado.

Specialties: Purchase and sale of businesses. Contract preparation and review/revision. Establishing franchising systems and advising franchisors. Advising business owners and managers on employment law, employee policies, employee terminations, employment agreements, and independent contractor agreements. Advising individuals on employment agreements, employment terminations, and independent contractor agreements. Trademark registration and intellectual property licensing. I also assist clients with commercial real estate transactions.

No one really wants to have to hire a lawyer. Often we are called upon to serve at life's worst moments - where the client is generally encountering some kind of threat to self, family, home or livelihood. Other times a client might simply have anxiety about a new business venture or investment, or entering into an important contract, and wants to make sure it is done right. At such stressful times, my approach to my practice is, purely and simply, to be a hands-on helper and problem solver for my clients - many of whom have come back to...

J.D. 1984 University of Colorado School of Law, Managing Editor Law Review 1981 B.A. cum laude, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA

Assistant Director Music Business, Colorado State University Principal, Music City Counsel & Brand X Management Adjunct Professor, Belmont University A member of both the California and Tennessee State Bars, Eric Griffin owns and operates Music City Counsel, a boutique law office based in Nashville. MCC acts as both legal counsel and business consultant to a wide variety of clients. In addition to having a healthy transactional law practice that focuses on entertainment related transactions, the office assists developing businesses in their birth, planning, or ongoing operations. Areas covered by the firm include incorporation, 501(c)(3) compliance, drafting of business plans, branding...