McConnell Van Pelt LLC Attorney Named to 2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®

Denver, Colorado – August 20, 2026 – McConnell Van Pelt LLC proudly announces that Kellsey Hansen has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch honors rising attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence in private practice early in their careers. Selected through a rigorous peer-review process, these honorees represent an elite group within the legal profession.

Less than one percent of lawyers nationwide receive a Ones to Watch recognition, making inclusion a remarkable distinction and a strong indicator of future leadership within the profession.

Kellsey has been recognized in 4 practice areas, including:

  • Kellsey Hansen – Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Professional Malpractice Law

Phil Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers, emphasized the significance of the honor: “Being named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch is an extraordinary achievement. Fewer than one percent of practicing attorneys receive this award, and those selected represent the rising leaders shaping the future of the legal profession.”

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About Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

For more than four decades, Best Lawyers® has helped individuals and businesses identify the best lawyers for their specific legal needs. Launched in 2020, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch extends that trusted peer-review recognition to outstanding early-career attorneys who are demonstrating exceptional professional excellence within their practice areas and geographic regions.

Through a rigorous evaluation process based entirely on peer feedback, Ones to Watch highlights rising lawyers who are earning the respect of colleagues and building strong reputations for client service and legal skill.

For clients seeking emerging leaders and future trailblazers in the legal profession, Ones to Watch serves as a valuable resource for identifying highly regarded attorneys by location and specialty.

To search for recognized attorneys, visit www.bestlawyers.com.

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