2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators
Dru Nielsen and Barrett Weisz were both selected for inclusion in the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America. Lawdragon 500 recognizes the most elite courtroom advocates in the United States. Dru was selected again this year in the category of Criminal Defense. Barrett was selected this year for his work in both Civil Litigation and Criminal Defense.
2027 Best Lawyers
Nielsen Weisz is proud to announced that Dru Nielsen and Barrett Weisz have been selected by our peers for inclusion in the Best The Best Lawyers in America for our expertise in Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White Collar, Bet-the-Company Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Dru Nielsen has been named the “Lawyer of the Year” for her work in Criminal Defense: White Collar. The “Lawyer of the Year” accolade is based on receiving the highest overall peer evaluations received during Best Lawyers’ rigorous review process.
A New Chapter Begins
This move represents an exciting move forward. Officing in this iconic Denver landmark offers us unique opportunities to serve or clients and collaborate with colleagues and friends. Located in the heart of Denver’s Golden Triangle neighborhood, if you’re in the area or want to schedule a coffee, lunch or happy hour, we’d love to see you!
New Location:
1115 Acoma Street, Suite 311
Denver, CO 80220
303-443-0521
2026 Super Lawyers – Dru Nielsen & Barrett Weisz
Dru Nielsen and Barrett Weisz were both selected to the 2026 list of Colorado Super Lawyers. Dru was named to the Top 100 Super Lawyers and the Top 50 Women Lists. For Barrett, this is his 19 consecutive year being recognized as a Colorado Super Lawyer.
Dru Nielsen Selected as 5280 Magazine Top Lawyer
Nielsen Weisz is pleased to announce that Dru Nielsen has been recognized as a 2026 Top Criminal Defense Attorney by 5280 Magazine.
2026 Best Law Firms
For the second year in a row of our two-year existence, Nielsen Weisz achieved a 2026 Best Law Firms Tier One Ranking in Criminal Defense General Practice and Criminal Defense White Collar. Both Dru and Barrett were also individually recognized by their peers in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. We are a lean, mean fighting machine!
Dru Nielsen and Barrett Wesiz selected to 2025 Super Lawyers
Dru Nielsen and Barrett Wesiz were both selected to the 2025 list of Colorado Super Lawyers. Not only was Dru named to the Top 100 Super Lawyers and Top 50 Women, but this year she was named to the Top 10 Super Lawyers. For Barrett, this is 18th consecutive year being recognized as a Colorado Super Lawyer.
Barrett Weisz Named Best Lawyers Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers highlights one individual in a particular practice area and location as the “Lawyer of the Year” for that specific recognition. These awards are based on who received the highest votes from their peers in a given year.
2025 Best Law Firms
Nielsen Weisz is celebrating our One Year Anniversary as a firm. In our first year, we achieved a 2025 Best Law Firms Tier One Ranking in Criminal Defense General Practice and White-Collar and Not Guilty Verdicts in three criminal jury trials. Not bad for our first year!
Dru Nielsen included in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
One of only a handful of criminal defense attorneys in Colorado, Dru Nielsen was named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America.