ColoradoBiz has recognized four FW attorneys on its Spring 2025 Power List: Danielle Bettencourt, Joe Dischinger, Jack Reutzel, and Jack Tanner. This list highlights some of Colorado’s most influential and respected professionals in law and other key industries.
See the full list here and learn more about our selected attorneys below.
Danielle Bettencourt – Natural Resources
Law
Danielle has extensive experience handling public lands disputes
across the West. She advises landowners, governments, and other
stakeholders on land-use policies and environmental
regulations.
“My mission is to help clients navigate the complex and evolving environmental and land-use legal landscape and achieve their goals in a sustainable, responsible manner.”
Joe Dischinger – Natural Resources
Law
For more than 35 years, Joe has guided landowners, governments, and
businesses through water law challenges, from acquiring rights to
developing storage plans.
“Balancing the productive use of water with environmental needs is immensely challenging and will only become more complex as population growth and climate change impact water availability. I particularly enjoy collaborating with engineers and hydrologists to help courts understand how different uses of water affect existing rights.”
Jack Reutzel – Real Estate & Construction
Law
With over 30 years of experience in real estate law, Jack brings a
unique perspective to his practice, having previously worked in
city planning for multiple Colorado municipalities and
counties.
“I’ve always been fascinated by the physical development of cities and places. My background in city planning gives me insight into the forces that shape successful communities.”
Jack Tanner – Business Law
Jack focuses on complex commercial cases and receiverships and has
served on the Colorado Bar Association’s Ethics Committee for
30 years.
“A mediocre settlement is better than a good lawsuit. A settlement you can live with is generally better than fighting tooth and nail for the next two or more years.”