MacPhee Named Perkins Coie Denver Managing Partner

DENVER – Perkins Coie Partner Len MacPhee has been appointed as the new managing partner for the firm’s Denver office. He is succeeding Bob Miller, who has held the position for the past four years.

MacPhee is a partner in the firm’s Litigation practice with a focus on franchise litigation, corporate and shareholder disputes, general business disputes and employment litigation. Since joining the firm in 2003, he has successfully represented many franchisors in class actions and systems-based claims. He was recognized as one of the leading franchising lawyers in the nation by Chambers USA in 2011 and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America from 2010-2011.

“Len is a natural leader and perfect for this position” said Bob Miller, the office’s former managing partner. “I know that with his stellar client service and keen understanding of the core beliefs of the firm and office, he will keep the Denver office on the positive trajectory it has been on for the past several years.”

“I am honored to follow Bob in his role as Denver managing partner,” said MacPhee. “Bob has done a tremendous job leading and growing the office. I look forward to continued growth and success. Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to providing the very best service to our clients and I look forward to supporting that dedication and continuing to foster an environment ripe for diversity and community involvement.”

Since 1997, the firm’s Denver office has provided legal services to clients based in the Rocky Mountain region and nationwide. Such legal services include commercial, IP and franchise litigation, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, telecommunications, white collar criminal defense, environmental and natural resources, labor and employment, corporate and commercial finance, real estate and product liability. In recent years, the Denver office has grown rapidly, necessitating the recent move to larger office space located at 1900 Sixteenth Street.

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