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Whether engaged in environmental due diligence, regulatory permitting and compliance or litigation, Fritz’s clients need expert guidance on all matters of environmental and natural resources law, including recovering damages for diminution in value to clients’ property as a result of contamination.  With more than 15 years of experience, Fritz offers a unique blend of expertise and perspective gained through technical education and representing clients in complex litigation and the energy, mining and natural resources sectors on matters relating to regulatory compliance, permitting and project development.  He has successfully represented clients in class action lawsuits, commercial litigation, environmental citizen lawsuits under the Clean Water Act and Resource Conservation Act, and potentially responsible parties in cost recovery and natural resource damage actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act.. “Second only to the client relationships I have developed, I am proudest of helping clients avoid enforcement and litigation proceedings by learning their business and building their trust so they get me involved early in a project.”. Fritz has been interested in environmental and natural resources stewardship since before college.  He spent two years as a government relations consultant representing large and medium flood and storm water management agencies before the United States Congress, Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers in Washington, D.C.  This has translated into a desire to assist clients in managing their resources and environmental risks in a legally sound and cost-effective manner.  Introduced to the courtroom in law school and clerkships, Fritz developed a penchant for trial practice that rivals his interest and dedication to his passion environmental and natural resources law.  Fritz is continually challenged and intrigued by his practice, which drives his success every day.

Jean E. Smith Gonnell is one of the nation's leading cannabis practitioners. She is an attorney at Messner Reeves LLP, where she practices cannabis commercial/administrative litigation, specializing in all facets of Colorado marijuana law. Ms. Smith Gonnell also routinely provides advice to cannabis industry businesses about medical/retail/recreational marijuana, licensing, regulatory compliance, general business transactional law, and the intersection of state and federal law.. Ms. Smith Gonnell's clients include a number of businesses both in and out of the marijuana industry, as well as individuals and those facing a variety of legal proceedings at the District level. She has served the cannabis industry full time since 2012. In November 2011, as a law clerk, Ms. Smith-Gonnell assisted in the development of an article for The Colorado Lawyer, a publication of the Colorado Bar Association, entitled "Colorado's Emerging Medical Marijuana Legal Framework and Constitutional Rights.". Because of her hard work and experience, Jean has an intimate understanding of the cannabis industry, its regulatory framework, and the prominent industry actors. Ms. Smith Gonnell's work has been highlighted in the Denver Post, Colorado Springs Independent, Westword, and Fox 31 News. She earned her J.D. degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.