January 2025 - Volume 13, Issue 51 | |
FGMC Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary | | |
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25 Years! It’s an incredible number, especially in the professions. We are so proud 25 years have passed and our partnership is stronger than ever. We survived Y2K, 9/11, multiple administrations, the Great Recession, and a worldwide pandemic. We have raised families, lost parents, had grandchildren, traveled the world, reached incredible highs, and suffered heart-breaking losses. Through it all we have provided unmatched advice, counsel, and professional services to our clients, supported our community, maintained friendship and loyalty to one another, and unwaveringly adhered to our core values.
For a partnership lasting 25 years, FGMC began in a very inauspicious way. It was late 1999, Bob and Danny had become friends and were referring cases to one another in their young solo practices. Bob was looking to move his law practice due to a difficult landlord and asked Danny if there was space available in his building. There wasn’t any, but Danny wanted to move also. So they met up (where else?) at Zaidy’s Deli in Cherry Creek to have lunch and discuss office sharing. Neither were good at math, and after unsuccessfully working on a formula for dividing expenses, they decided to just form a partnership and split everything equally. The first big decision of the Firm (which did not require a quorum of the Management Committee) was whose name should be listed first. Like all Fosters, Danny thought his name should be first for numerous but specious reasons. Bob agreed F comes before G in the alphabet and conceded, but also received the bigger office in exchange. Thus, the law firm of Foster & Graham, LLP was born on January 1, 2000.
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We leased a small office in Cherry Creek and hired an 18 year-old receptionist—who is now an empty-nester with two grown children of her own! After a few months, we hired our first associate. Unfortunately, he had to work across the hall because our office was too small. After about a year, we needed more room and found a building in the Golden Triangle, which we purchased with some investors. In 2003, Danny’s brother David came down with an awful case of FOMO and begged to join us. Calisher arrived six months later, in January of 2004, and still claims that was when we became “a real law firm.” Milstein, always a bit slow on the uptake, arrived in 2006—when Foster, Graham, Milstein & Calisher, LLP was born.
Over the course of the past 25 years, we have seen many law firms close their doors for various reasons. We believe FGMC has been successful where others weren’t because we are friends first, law partners second. We have created something unique and special. Our success is mainly due to the exceptional people who have joined us over the years. We also feel fortunate to have generated work through our deep and long-standing relationships with friends and colleagues. Of course, we are extra proud of the work we have done for innumerable clients over the years, which has led to the greatest compliment of all—client referrals.
We hope and expect FGMC to continue for another 25 years and beyond—when Gary Lozow will be managing the Firm with our children!
Please be on the lookout for the date of our 25th celebration open house.
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- FGMC Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary
- Meet FGMC's Newest Additions
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Awards
- High School Boot Camp
- What makes FGMC Stand Apart?
- Exit and Elevate! Maximize Your Business Exit and Build Enduring Wealth
- Government Affairs Updates
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MEET FGMC'S NEWEST ADDITIONS | | |
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Julia Koren
Julia Koren has joined Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP as Special Counsel. Julia's practice specializes in commercial real estate transactions, with expertise in the acquisition, development, leasing, management, and sale of commercial properties of all types, including shopping centers, mixed-use developments, and office and industrial buildings. She holds a BA from the University of Texas at Austin and a JD from the University of Colorado. Although Julia is an Atlanta native, she has called Colorado home since graduating from UT.
Email: jkoren@fostergraham.com
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Stephen Klein
Stephen Klein has joined the litigation practice group as an associate. Stephen’s experience includes consumer protection class action lawsuits, employment law, contract disputes, construction litigation, and commercial litigation and defense. Stephen earned his BA from the University of Northern Colorado and his JD at DU.
Email: sklein@fostergraham.com
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Deirdre Oss
Deirdre has joined the Land Use & Real Estate practice group as a Senior Land Use Advisor. Deirdre has over 25 years of public sector urban and regional planning and development review experience in Colorado including diverse projects in current and long range planning, Title 32 special district creation, multiagency development review management, TOD planning and federal grant management. Deirdre’s professional knowledge and approach to problem solving through appreciative inquiry facilitates positive conversations and progress on her projects, fostering trustworthy and positive relationships with clients. Deirdre is a Colorado native who earned BAs in Sociology and Environmental Studies at Cornell College and a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning at CU Denver.
Email: doss@fostergraham.com
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Jay L. Morse
Jay has joined the firm as an associate attorney working with the firm's real estate and corporate practice groups. Jay is a bilingual Spanish-speaking attorney dedicated to providing quality legal representation in the areas of business and commercial real estate transactions, public private partnerships, and outside general counsel service for businesses and government entities.
Email: jmorse@fostergraham.com
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5280 Magazine Top Lawyer Recognitions
Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher would like to congratulate the following attorneys for being recognized in 5280 Magazine’s list of Denver’s Top Lawyers in 2025.
- Daniel Calisher – 2X Winner – Litigation
- Daniel S. Foster – 5X Winner – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- David WM. Foster – 7X Winner – Land Use and Zoning Law
- Robert Graham – 2X Winner – Corporate Law and Real Estate Law
- Larry Katz – 2X Winner – Civil Litigation
- Julie Behrman – 1X Winner – Commercial
- Erik N. Carlson – 1X Winner – Real Estate
- John Chanin – 1X Winner – Criminal
- Kristin A. Decker – 1X Winner – Relations/Contracts/Lobbying
- Drew Demers – 1X Winner – Banking
- Elliot D. Fladen 1X Winner – Civil Litigation
- Michael J. Gates – 1X Winner – Commercial
- Michael J. Gates – 1X Winner – Construction
- Evan J. Husney – 1X Winner – Mergers & Acquisitions
- Lindsey Idelberg – 1X Winner – Civil Litigation
- Lori Kalata – 1X Winner – Estate Planning
- Mikhail L. Laskin – 1X Winner – Criminal
- Nathaniel Mortensen – 1X Winner – Personal Injury: Plaintiff
- Mallory A. Revel – 1X Winner – Criminal
- Michael Rollin – 1X Winner – Commercial
- Katie A. Roush – 1X Winner – Civil Litigation
- Chip G. Schoneberger – 1X Winner – Appellate
- Lauren E.M. Thompson – 1X Winner – Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Steven M. Weiser – 1X Winner – Estate Planning
- Steven Wienczkowski – 1X Winner – Medical Malpractice: Defense
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We Invite You and Your Teens to Join FGMC for our High School Boot Camp | |
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All too often the lawyers in our practice handle cases for good kids who have found themselves in trouble. Whether it be school discipline or law enforcement. The best way to protect your children is to understand the laws in Colorado and create a dialogue about how to help your kids make good decisions. We invite you and your child (or grandchild) to attend this two-hour seminar to discuss the pitfalls teenagers face in Colorado. We hope our collective experience can help your child avoid mistakes that can have lifelong consequences.
We have been conducting these important seminars for over 12 years and have educated over 10,000 parents and students. We look forward to continuing this public service for many years to come.
This a FREE seminar.
We look forward to seeing you!
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When: Monday, March 3, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: 360 S Garfield St, Suite 600
Denver, CO 80208
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FGMC 25th Year Anniversary | | |
What Makes FGMC Stand Apart? |
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Evan Husney
Partner
"FGMC is a fantastic firm and place to work for a variety of reasons but the ones that really stand out are:
- We are truly focused on building and maintaining long-term client relationships and helping with a wide variety of legal issues and needs.
- The lawyers here provide first class service at very reasonable rates, thereby providing fantastic value to our clients.
- The people at FGMC make all the difference and it is a pleasure to work with such competent and wonderful people."
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Mallory Revel
Partner
"What sets FGMC apart is the firm’s dedication to our clients - everything we do is to best serve our clients. Being the best lawyer you can possibly be is obviously to the client’s benefit, and FGMC supports its lawyers in being the very best they can be. That passion and dedication is why I’m grateful to practice here."
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Exit and Elevate! Maximize Your Business Exit and Build Enduring Wealth | | | |
Join business attorneys from Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP and investment professionals from Hirtle Callaghan for an interactive “lunch and learn” session that will cover preparing your business for a successful exit while simultaneously preparing your personal financial and estate plan for a fulfilling life after selling your company. We will walk through a case study of a business sale from start to finish, highlighting key steps to build your professional team and create the right plan for you and your family. We will leave plenty of time for Q&A and conversation. If you want to maximize the sale of your business and set your family up to thrive afterwards, you won’t want to miss this discussion! | |
When: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: 360 S Garfield St, Suite 600
Denver, CO 80208
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Andrew Ramsey
Director
Investment Officer
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Brian Ilsley, CFA, CFP®
Vice President
Portfolio Manager
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Sign Up For Government Affairs Updates! | | |
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Keeping up with the constant flood of political news from Colorado and Washington, D.C. can feel like tracking a hurricane—chaotic, fast-paced, and overwhelming. With so much happening all at once, it’s challenging to stay on top of new policies, tight timelines, and the ever-changing political landscape. At Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, we’re committed to keeping our clients and the community informed about the latest developments. Our senior policy advisor, Adam Burg, works tirelessly to provide timely updates and insights, ensuring everyone stays aware of the changes and trends that could impact them. To stay in the loop, be sure to subscribe!
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Contact Us
360 S Garfield St, Suite 600
Denver, CO 80209
Phone: (303) 333-9810 Fax: (303) 333-9786
Website: fostergraham.com
FGMC are Colorado Lawyers serving most personal and business legal needs.
We offer clients the power of a large law firm with the personal service of a boutique law firm.
Practice areas include:
Auto Accident / Personal Injury Law, Appellate Practice, Business / Corporate / Finance / Mergers & Acquisitions,
Criminal Defense, Employment Law, Estate Planning / Tax Planning, Government Affairs, Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense, Land Use And Real Estate, Law Enforcement Representation, Litigation
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