Frost Brown Todd Expands Nationwide Platform with New Denver Office

 Coast-to-Coast Expansion Continues with Nine Attorneys in a New Market for the Firm 

National law firm Frost Brown Todd (FBT) announced that it has opened a new office in Denver, the latest step forward in its strategic, coast-to-coast expansion. The firm opened in Denver with nine attorneys and plans to double its size by the end of 2024. The Denver attorneys add greater depth to the firm’s core practices and industry teams and expand its reach into the robust Colorado and Rocky Mountain regional markets.

“As one of the fastest-growing markets in the U.S., Denver is the right fit for Frost Brown Todd, as we see meaningful synergies between Denver’s growth and the areas in which our firm has a strong record,” said FBT Chairman Robert Sartin. “The breadth and depth of our legal know-how is paired with a strong culture and deep connection to clients and community, and we look forward to bringing this winning combination to Denver.”

FBT is a full-service law firm with more than a century of experience, serving regional, national, and international clients in finance, real estate, private equity, energy, manufacturing, health care, technology, and other industries. Although FBT has its roots in Mid-America, it has expanded within the last decade to offices in Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., all while preserving its collaborative, people- and client-first culture.

Attorneys with expertise in real estate, business transactions, commercial bankruptcy, litigation and financial services will join the firm as part of the Denver expansion. They will add to FBT’s strength in the finance, real estate, energy and technology industries, among other sectors that have a notable presence in Denver and the Rocky Mountain region. The initial nine partners are John W. Kellogg, Dustin Charapata, Keely Downs, Jennifer Eiteljorg, Rebecca Givens, Steven Gockley, E. Job Seese, Timothy Swanson, and Jana Willsey. Kellogg will serve as the partner-in-charge of the Denver office.

The Denver office brings FBT’s total to 17 offices in nine states and Washington D.C. In January 2023, FBT merged with California’s Alvarado Smith, adding 23 attorneys in Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Francisco offices. Since that time, the firm has welcomed 36 lateral partners to offices across its national platform.

“We look forward to pairing our keen understanding and dedication to Denver and the Rocky Mountain region with Frost Brown Todd’s strong national reputation and client-centered industry focus,” said Kellogg. “Each member of our team has deep roots in the Denver area and possess intimate knowledge of the unique needs of our growing business community. With the broad range of services available at Frost Brown Todd, we can leverage a greater array of skills, deep industry knowledge and significant national resources to help our clients succeed.”