Mancos, CO

Brian Brophy is a civil litigation and criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of experience. He has a strong record of trial victories, settlements, and pre-trial dispositions, and has helped numerous clients avoid litigation or criminal charges. Mr. Brophy practices before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, representing clients at all stages of the legal process. He has been recognized in various 'Best of' listings, is AV Preeminent peer-review rated through Martindale-Hubbell, and named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers organization. He is also a guest lecturer at the University of Wisconsin Law School and a presenter for educational programs for lawyers. Prior to law school, he was a high school teacher and coach. After law school, he served as a prosecutor, rising to Dane County District Attorney. He practiced with Sipsma, Hahn & Brophy LLC for 15 years before joining Sweet DeMarb LLC and then forming DeMarb Brophy LLC.

As of May 1, 2021, Rebecca R. DeMarb joined Development Specialists Inc. as a Senior Managing Director after 24-years practicing law, most recently with Brian Brophy as DeMarb Brophy LLC. DeMarb has extensive experience in workouts, restructuring, receiverships and assignments. Ms. DeMarb works diligently to meet the needs of the stakeholders. She is hands-on, responsive, and focuses on bringing diverse interests together to reach acceptable solutions that are cost-effective and make solid business sense. Known to get the messy cases, DeMarb digs to find value and finds great joy in a successful sale process. She brings a polished work-product and a no-nonsense approach to her streamlined, lean and efficient matters. Her industry experience includes manufacturing, service businesses, intellectual property, c-stores, e-businesses, dealerships, medical technology, all types of real estate, healthcare and agriculture. As an attorney, in addition to her receivership practice, Ms. DeMarb represented businesses and other interested parties in bankruptcies, state court receiverships, sales of business assets and out-of-court business reorganizations.