Greenberg Traurig announced March 17 that four litigation practitioners from Polsinelli, Stacy Carpenter, Michael Dulin, Gina Tincher and Nicholas Banelli have joined the firm. Carpenter and Dulin joined as shareholders, Tincher as of counsel and Banelli as an associate.
“Their arrival enhances Greenberg Traurig’s capabilities in handling sophisticated litigation both here in Colorado and nationwide, offering clients exceptional counsel in a wide range of industries,” Brian Duffy, the firm’s CEO, said. “I’ve known Stacy for many years through her active presence in the local legal community, and with their complementary practices, Stacy, Michael, Gina, and Nick have brought a wealth of experience to the firm along with a proven ability to navigate challenging business conflicts with precision and focus.”
Carpenter, who will be leading the Denver office’s litigation practices, has more than 25 years of experience as a trial attorney in complex commercial litigation, class actions, real estate disputes and professional liability defense. Her practice spans state and federal courts nationwide, with particular experience representing clients in the food and beverage industry.
Carpenter’s work has included navigating high-stakes litigation involving large-scale documentation and numerous witnesses, and she has successfully defended cases involving public and private companies, restaurant chains, wineries, real estate developers and insurance agencies. Carpenter is also active in public education organizations and serves on the boards of the Denver Public Schools Foundation and Denver Scholarship Foundation. In addition, Carpenter has been involved with local bar associations, including serving as president of the Denver Bar Association.
Dulin focuses his practice on high-stakes intellectual property litigation, representing clients across a diverse range of technologies and industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer products, oilfield services and software platforms.
His litigation experience extends from patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret disputes to matters involving corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures that often involve IP assets. Dulin co-authored the local patent rules for the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and previously chaired the Colorado Bar Association’s intellectual property section.
“We’ve known the talented lawyers at Greenberg Traurig’s Denver office for many years, having worked across the table and courtroom from them. The firm has built a reputation in the Colorado business market as having a strong litigation presence,” Carpenter and Dulin said in a joint statement. “We’re excited for this move because it’s an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to Denver while further expanding our practices nationally. We’ll continue to support clients with innovative solutions that meet their business goals while minimizing litigation risks.”
Tincher’s practice spans commercial disputes, class actions and regulatory compliance. She represents clients in the food and beverage and dietary supplement industries, among others. Her experience includes defending claims of false product labeling under consumer protection laws and the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act; negotiating settlements in high-stakes disputes; and securing winning verdicts for public and private companies in federal jury trials.
Tincher also advises clients on litigation avoidance strategies to mitigate risks and resolve issues proactively.
“Stacy, Michael, Gina, and Nick bring their collective litigation experience to the team in Denver, reinforcing our firm’s commitment to providing clients across diverse industries with thorough legal representation, from regulatory counsel to complex litigation strategies,” Naomi Beer, co-managing shareholder of the Denver office, said in a press release.