Signature Law Partners, PLLC
WELCOME to Signature Law Partners!
With more than 75 years of experience in more than 20 jurisdictions,
we partner with our clients to provide a one-stop solution for all of your legal needs.
General counsel, Corporate transactions, Civil litigation - Lawyer
About Signature Law Partners, PLLC
We are a full-service law firm with experience in corporate, transactions, entertainment, regulatory industries, litigation and victim advocacy.
General counsel, Corporate transactions, Civil litigation - Legal Team
Meet the team
Our experienced legal team focuses on culture and collaboration in meeting your legal needs across a wide array of practice areas.
Melissa Rueschhoff
Founding Partner
Melissa is an accomplished attorney with experience practicing in more than 12 jurisdictions. Guided by the principle “Live intentionally, advocate zealously, and effect meaningful change,” she serves clients as an elite litigator, dedicated victim advocate, and trusted general counsel—delivering strategic, results‑driven representation both inside and outside the courtroom.
Jim Boland
Founding Partner
Jim helps clients navigate some of the most highly regulated industries in the country, with a focus on the rapidly evolving cannabis and hemp sectors. His work blends legal strategy, business insight, and a practical understanding of how to build and scale companies in complex regulatory industries.
Matthew A. Rivela
Founding Partner
Matthew is a dynamic and accomplished attorney with over two decades of experience representing numerous iconic brands, companies, and individuals throughout his career. He vertically integrates his practice into all facets of business, leveraging his expertise in M&A, Litigation, Corporate, Media, Sports, and Entertainment law to consistently deliver significant and impactful ROIs for his clients.
Daphne Benford-Smith
Senior Counsel
Daphne is a distinguished attorney and strategic counselor to premier animation and video game studios, celebrated entertainers, influential digital creators, and innovative entrepreneurs. Recognized for her sophisticated judgment and business forward legal acumen, she guides clients through complex transactions and high value opportunities with clarity, precision, and discretion. Daphne approaches every engagement with the rigor of a seasoned general counsel—proactive, solutions driven, and unwavering in her commitment to advancing her clients’ long-term success.
Amber Naiman
Counsel
Amber is an innovative corporate transactional attorney, driving success through critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability. Amber’s practice focuses on advising established, emerging, and start-up companies in a wide range of general and complex corporate and business transactions throughout every stage of the business life cycle. Amber’s clients operate in a variety of industries (food, beverage, retail, hospitality, e-commerce, agriculture, regulated, and emerging growth industries) and value her practical, comprehensive, and creative business first approach and her ability to turn complex business challenges into clear, actionable solutions.
Sumer Blackner
Counsel
Sumer advises entrepreneurs, closely held businesses, and regulated operators on complex legal and compliance matters, with a particular focus on highly regulated industries. Sumer’s tax background informs her strategic approach to business structuring, transactions, and operational planning. She counsels clients on entity formation, tax strategy, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation, helping businesses build strong legal foundations while navigating evolving federal and state frameworks.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
We are honored that our clients trust us to partner with them for all of their legal needs. The client testimonials speak for themselves:
"To sum up my experience in just a few short sentences is next to impossible, as I have been fortunate to be her client for a couple of years now and am still continually impressed and grateful for all that she is and all that she has helped me with over the time I have known her. She is tenacious, incredibly smart and makes sure she is knowledgeable on all things pertaining to my case (or gets outside help if she isn’t), and acts as not only my lawyer but as a mentor and friend and someone I can rely on to “give it to me straight” so I can get the results I want. Her professionalism, competency, and overall demeanor are incredibly reassuring, and I rest easy at night knowing that Melissa Rueschhoff represents me. 10/10 recommend!" - A.D. "I am so relieved to have you in our corner." - E.D. "I truly do appreciate the transparency and honesty. You guys have helped us out like family." - J.P. "I have zero interest in working with anyone other than you. The care & investment you've personally made, there's no way I could trust anyone other than you to continue to fight for [victim]." - C.D. "We really appreciate you being all in with us! We know you are placed in our lives for reason! Looking forward to a long lasting relationship with you ... we absolutely adore you guys ... you guys are so responsive it's insane." - T.M. "We appreciate you so much. I honestly don't know how we could get through this without you." - S.Z. "Your commitment and your familiarity with a victim-centered approach and victimology are evident and appreciated." - P.V. "I am grateful for all of your attention to detail." - K.S. "I want you to sincerely know how much we appreciate you ... It's amazing that people have someone like you to stand up to them ... Because of everything you have done, she is an entirely different person ... We cannot thank you enough ... Thank you so much for all you do." - B.P. "I don't know what I'd do without having my back." - C.Z. "I have you in my corner, that is all I need to keep my sanity." - T.L.
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Signature Law Partners, PLLC
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(719) 785-9150
Location
Nationwide - Headquartered in
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
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