Westminster Business Lawyers

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...

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.

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.

Joseph MacHatton is an Associate Attorney at the firm of Murray & McCarthy Law in Denver, Colorado where he practices business litigation, real estate litigation, and criminal defense litigation. Mr. MacHatton received his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law, after receiving his undergraduate degree in accounting from the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University.

Mr. MacHatton focuses on litigation and has trial experience in federal, state, district court, county court, and municipal court levels. He is a dedicated advocate for his clients, combining his extensive trial experience and knowledge of civil and...

Michelle McCarthy is a partner and founding member of Murray & McCarthy Law, located in Denver, Colorado and specializes in real estate law, tax law, estate law, and business law. Ms. McCarthy received her Masters in Taxation from the University of Denver after completing law school.

Ms. McCarthy is the Secretary of the Tax Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association, and is a board member for the Executive Council of the Colorado Bar Association. She is a published author of recent federal, state, and local tax law changes, and testifies at the Colorado legislature regarding upcoming tax, estate,...