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In-House Counsel Feedback Leads to WTO “Litigation Leader” Ranking

BTI has named us a nationwide litigation leader based on feedback from clients who value our relentless commitment to their success....Read more

The Wall Street Journal Quotes Fred Yarger on U.S. Supreme Court Trend

Fred Yarger was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal’s article, “How Colorado Became a Springboard for Culture-War Clashes at the Supreme Court,” offering his perspective on Colorado’s growing role in high-profile Supreme Court litigation. ...Read more

WTO Representing Client in U.S. Supreme Court “Case to Watch”

Law360 called a case Hugh Gottschalk and Eric Robertson are involved in one of 5 Supreme Court Cases to Watch This Fall. “The Supreme Court will kick off its new term with a case that could change the course of litigation seeking billions of dollars in damages across the country and determine the future of climate change tort disputes,” the article said....Read more

WTO Trial Team Named to "Litigators of the Week" for Landmark Win in Texas

Kevin Homiak, Tommy Olsen, Marissa Joers, and Hank Legan were named runners-up in The American Lawyer’s most recent “Litigators of the Week” column for winning a permanent injunction that requires Texas to provide air conditioning in its prisons. It was the first “extreme heat” case to go to trial against a statewide prison system....Read more

Law360 Names WTO a Colorado Powerhouse for 3rd Consecutive Year

Law360 highlighted our recent government litigation wins and longtime trial strength as well as our firm culture and integrity in naming us a Colorado Powerhouse this year. Each year three firms are honored, and we are one of just two firms that has been recognized every year Law360 has listed firms.  Subscribers of Law360 can read what Mike Williams and Fred Yarger told Law360 about our firm here....Read more

WTO Wins Landmark Trial Against Texas Prison System

Our trial team won a permanent injunction in Texas federal court requiring that the State of Texas provide air conditioning in its prisons statewide by the end of 2029. The injunction will remedy unconstitutional conditions of extreme heat for many tens of thousands of current and future inmates....Read more

Lawdragon Names 4 Partners to "Leading Litigators of America"

Congratulations to Michael O’Donnell, Katie Reilly, Mike Williams, and Fred Yarger. ...Read more

WTO Elevates 3 Associates to Counsel

We have promoted three rising stars to Counsel. Congratulations to Colleen Koch, Will Sowers, and Jake Taylor! ...Read more

WTO Ranked #6 in 2026 Law360 Pulse "Pro Bono Leaders" Among Midsize Firms

We approach pro bono cases with the same relentless commitment to excellence that we bring to our paying client work, and Law360 recognized this by ranking us #6 among firms of our size in this year’s Pro Bono Leaders rankings. ...Read more

30% of Lawyers Ranked by Best Lawyers; Mike Williams and Luke Ritchie Voted "Lawyer of the Year"

Based on peer voting, 30% of our lawyers are recognized in Best Lawyers. Mike Williams was named “Lawyer of the Year” for product liability defense in Denver, and Luke Ritchie for banking and finance litigation....Read more

WTO Named a “Partner in Philanthropy” by Denver Business Journal

“A firm can’t be a first-rate institution without looking out for its community, too.” Those words from co-founder Mike O’Donnell guide all we do for our community, including our nationally recognized pro bono litigation work, hands-on volunteer efforts with our WTO Gives program, contributions through the WTO Foundation, and more....Read more

Benchmark Litigation Names Carolyn Fairless and Katie Reilly to “Top 250 Women”

Carolyn Fairless and Katie Reilly made this year’s Benchmark Litigation “Top 250 Women” list....Read more