Marissa Kazemi

Associate

1401 Lawrence St., Suite 1800
Denver, CO 80202

303-830-2500 Main
303-376-4488 Direct

Licensed in Colorado

Overview

Marissa is an experienced transactional attorney who specializes in real estate transactions and business law. In her practice, she focuses on assisting clients with drafting and reviewing commercial leases, acquisitions and dispositions, and loan documents. She has experience conducting due diligence and reviewing title and survey documents for commercial finance transactions and commercial real estate transactions.  

Additionally, she represents corporate and business clients in general corporate governance and business matters, including entity formation and organizations, joint ventures, contract negotiations, and general contract review. She has experience representing clients in mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, and minority investments. 

Marissa also counsels local and national companies in connection with oil and gas and other energy infrastructure projects, including right-of-way and easement acquisition, pipeline and asset acquisition, solar leasing, and related due diligence.

Experience & Results

  • Representation of businesses with the sale and purchase of multifamily residences, industrial buildings, and land for development
  • Representation of landlords and tenants regarding commercial, industrial, and retail leases
  • Assisted with M&A transactions for clients of various sizes, including through the representation of buyers, sellers, and individual equity owners in various industries.

Practice Areas

  • Acquisitions & Divestitures
  • Commercial/Residential Real Estate
  • Corporate Law
  • Commercial Transactions
  • Easements and Access
  • Finance and Lending
  • Loan Opinions
  • Title Insurance

Honors & Insights

  • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© “Ones to Watch” in the fields of Banking and Finance 2024

Education & Admissions

Education
  • J.D., University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, 2018
    • DU International Law Society Member
    • Black Law Students’ Association
    • Public Interest Law Group
    • Denver Law Review Staff Editor
    • Hartje Objective Writing Award Recipient
    • Reese Persuasive Writing Award Recipient
  • B.A., Florida Atlantic University, summa cum laude, Phi Theta Kappa, Political Science & History, 2014
    • Dean’s and President’s List
    • Martin and Sylvia Shaw Award Recipient
  • A.A., Broward College, Political Science, 2012
    • Dean’s and President’s List
    • Golden Key International Honour Society Member
    • High Honors
Bar Admissions
  • Colorado, 2018

Professional & Community Involvement

  • Co-Chair Associate Board American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming
  • Leadership Arts (Class of 2020)