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Overview
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Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck: Always There
Founded in 1968, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP is a respected national firm in corporate counsel, natural resource representation, government relations, litigation and real estate law. With more than 250 attorneys and legislative consultants across 12 offices, the firm's broad resources allow it to assemble the right team of legal talent for any deal or case, no matter the size, complexity or location. Operating in partnership with their clients, they design integrated strategies that combine multidisciplinary teams and strive to become a seamless extension of in-house resources. Visit www.bhfs.com.
Corporate & Business:
The attorneys regularly handle sophisticated corporate, finance and securities transactions for companies across the United States. They focus on matters related to mergers and acquisitions, emerging business and technology, gaming, corporate finance, public and private transactions, and general corporate representation. The attorneys collaborate with other practice groups within the firm to offer clients a robust suite of legal services to help navigate the smoothest road to success.
Government Relations:
The Government Relations Group is a full-service lobbying, public policy and legal representation practice that helps companies, associations, non-profits and other organizations interpret federal government actions, solve challenges and seize opportunities through interaction with government officials. Their work includes legislative consulting, lobbying, policy development, public relations strategy, and representation in front of Congress, federal agencies and regulatory bodies. With seasoned government relations professionals in every Brownstein office, they are able to provide comprehensive service at the federal, state and local levels throughout the country.
Litigation:
Representing clients in a wide range of industries, the firm employs an integrated approach to each case. In resolving matters for clients, both inside and outside the courtroom, the firm's litigators draw upon a wealth of trial experience that includes hundreds of jury trials and other major adversarial proceedings, including antitrust, employment and labor, and environmental disputes. The firm's attorneys litigate and try cases before federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels, before government agencies and arbitration tribunals throughout the country.
Natural Resources:
The Natural Resources Group helps clients develop forward-thinking environmental strategies marrying the needs of business and the governmental regulatory requirements. Their Natural Resources attorneys frequently partner with other groups in the firm so that when environmental issues arise, they can quickly assemble a team with the specific experience to ensure the transaction is successful. When a problem does emerge, you can rest assured that you are being represented by a team of seasoned attorneys with the knowledge, relationships and legal skills to help you mitigate even the most complex environmental risk. Generally regarded as one of the premier water rights practices in the Western U.S., the firm's Water Group boasts unparalleled experience in every aspect of water use – acquisition, disposal, development, protection, regulation and permitting, environmental compliance, litigation and legislative advocacy.
Real Estate:
For decades, the firm has been a nationally recognized leader in real estate law. We are known throughout the United States for the scale and prestige of our work, and our industry relationships are second to none. The Real Estate Group represents sellers, purchasers, landlords, tenants and governments with respect to all facets of real estate law. The firm has significant experience in acquisition and disposition, development, engineering and construction, land use, water rights, environment and natural resource issues, REITs, taxation, corporate and business and public finance, leasing and nearly every other sub-field in transactional real estate law.
Founded in 1968, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP is a respected national firm in corporate counsel, natural resource representation, government relations, litigation and real estate law. With more than 250 attorneys and legislative consultants across 12 offices, the firm's broad resources allow it to assemble the right team of legal talent for any deal or case, no matter the size, complexity or location. Operating in partnership with their clients, they design integrated strategies that combine multidisciplinary teams and strive to become a seamless extension of in-house resources. Visit www.bhfs.com.
Corporate & Business:
The attorneys regularly handle sophisticated corporate, finance and securities transactions for companies across the United States. They focus on matters related to mergers and acquisitions, emerging business and technology, gaming, corporate finance, public and private transactions, and general corporate representation. The attorneys collaborate with other practice groups within the firm to offer clients a robust suite of legal services to help navigate the smoothest road to success.
Government Relations:
The Government Relations Group is a full-service lobbying, public policy and legal representation practice that helps companies, associations, non-profits and other organizations interpret federal government actions, solve challenges and seize opportunities through interaction with government officials. Their work includes legislative consulting, lobbying, policy development, public relations strategy, and representation in front of Congress, federal agencies and regulatory bodies. With seasoned government relations professionals in every Brownstein office, they are able to provide comprehensive service at the federal, state and local levels throughout the country.
Litigation:
Representing clients in a wide range of industries, the firm employs an integrated approach to each case. In resolving matters for clients, both inside and outside the courtroom, the firm's litigators draw upon a wealth of trial experience that includes hundreds of jury trials and other major adversarial proceedings, including antitrust, employment and labor, and environmental disputes. The firm's attorneys litigate and try cases before federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels, before government agencies and arbitration tribunals throughout the country.
Natural Resources:
The Natural Resources Group helps clients develop forward-thinking environmental strategies marrying the needs of business and the governmental regulatory requirements. Their Natural Resources attorneys frequently partner with other groups in the firm so that when environmental issues arise, they can quickly assemble a team with the specific experience to ensure the transaction is successful. When a problem does emerge, you can rest assured that you are being represented by a team of seasoned attorneys with the knowledge, relationships and legal skills to help you mitigate even the most complex environmental risk. Generally regarded as one of the premier water rights practices in the Western U.S., the firm's Water Group boasts unparalleled experience in every aspect of water use – acquisition, disposal, development, protection, regulation and permitting, environmental compliance, litigation and legislative advocacy.
Real Estate:
For decades, the firm has been a nationally recognized leader in real estate law. We are known throughout the United States for the scale and prestige of our work, and our industry relationships are second to none. The Real Estate Group represents sellers, purchasers, landlords, tenants and governments with respect to all facets of real estate law. The firm has significant experience in acquisition and disposition, development, engineering and construction, land use, water rights, environment and natural resource issues, REITs, taxation, corporate and business and public finance, leasing and nearly every other sub-field in transactional real estate law.
Rankings
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP is nationally ranked in 10 practice areas and metro ranked in 40 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Read how Best Law Firms ranks firmsNational Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier 2
Tier 2 for Corporate Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 2 for Natural Resources Law
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Communications Law
Metro Rankings
Albuquerque
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 2 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Cheyenne
Tier 1 for Native American Law
Colorado
Tier 1 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Rankings
National Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier 2
Tier 2 for Corporate Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 2 for Natural Resources Law
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Communications Law
Tier 3 for Construction Law
Tier 3 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 3 for Native American Law
Tier 3 for Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tier 3 for Tax Law
Regional Rankings
Albuquerque
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 2 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Cheyenne
Tier 1 for Native American Law
Colorado
Tier 1 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Corporate Compliance Law
Tier 1 for Corporate Law
Tier 1 for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 1 for Environmental Law
Tier 1 for Family Law
Tier 1 for Government Relations Practice
Tier 1 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 1 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 1 for Natural Resources Law
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 1 for Water Law
Tier 2 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 2 for Health Care Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 2 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 2 for Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tier 2 for Tax Law
Tier 3 for Copyright Law
Tier 3 for Energy Law
Tier 3 for Municipal Law
Tier 3 for Patent Law
Tier 3 for Trademark Law
Las Vegas
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 1 for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Copyright Law
Tier 1 for Corporate Governance Law
Tier 1 for Corporate Law
Tier 1 for First Amendment Law
Tier 1 for Gaming Law
Tier 1 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - ERISA
Tier 1 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 1 for Trademark Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 2 for Media Law
Los Angeles
Tier 1 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier 1 for Water Law
Tier 3 for Trusts and Estates
New Jersey
Tier 1 for Gaming Law
Reno
Tier 1 for Gaming Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Washington, D.C.
Tier 1 for Gaming Law
Tier 1 for Government Relations Practice
Tier 2 for Communications Law
Tier 2 for Native American Law
Tier 2 for Tax Law
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Communications Law
- Corporate Law
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Employment Law - Management
- Energy Law
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- Environmental Law
- Family Law
- Gaming Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Health Care Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - ERISA
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Securities
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Municipal Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Patent Law
- Public Finance Law
- Real Estate Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Securities Regulation
- Tax Law
- Water Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP has 83 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Main Location
Denver,
CO
675 Fifteenth Street, Suite 2900
Denver, CO 80202
United States
303-223-1100
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Office Locations
Los Angeles,
CA
2029 Century Park East, Suite 950
Los Angeles, CA 90067
United States
310-500-4600
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Sacramento,
CA
1415 L Street, Suite 800
Sacramento, CA 95814-3964
United States
916-594-9700
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San Clemente,
CA
300 South El Camino Real, Suite 203
San Clemente, CA 92672-4070
United States
949-498-3879
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San Diego,
CA
225 Broadway, Suite 1670
San Diego, CA 92101-5000
United States
619-702-6100
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Santa Barbara,
CA
1021 Anacapa Street , Second Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2711
United States
805-963-7000
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Washington,
DC
1155 F Street, NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20004
United States
202-296-7353
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Linwood,
NJ
650 New Road, Suite C
Linwood, NJ 08221
United States
609-241-0057
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Albuquerque,
NM
201 Third Street, NW, Suite 1800
Albuquerque, NM 87102-4386
United States
505-244-0770
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Carson City,
NV
206 South Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
United States
775-398-3838
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Las Vegas,
NV
100 North City Parkway, Suite 1600
Las Vegas, NV 89106-4614
United States
702-382-2101
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Reno,
NV
5520 Kietzke Lane, Suite 110
Reno, NV 89511
United States
775-324-4100
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Cheyenne,
WY
1807 Capitol Avenue, Suite 203
Cheyenne, WY 82001
United States
307-369-2880
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Management and Personnel
Co-Managing Partner
Ellen Schulhofer
Co-Managing Partner
Adam J. Agron