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Michael Schlueter

Colorado Business Law Lawyer with 33 years experience

(303) 292-4525

I was born in 1959 in Iwakuni, Japan and grew up in rural Kansas. I attended college at the Colorado College and graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1981. I then attended law school at the Washburn University... Read More »

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Kevin Scott Neiman

(303) 996-8637 999 18th Street, Suite 1230 S
Denver, CO 80203

Business and Bankruptcy
University of Miami School of Law

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With over two decades of experience, Kevin S. Neiman has helped countless clients in state and federal courts. Providing exceptional client service and representing clients with superior professionalism are primary goals of Mr. Neiman. His experiences have shaped him into a strong advocate and strategist for all his clients, no matter how complicated the case is. He strives to be the consummate professional and a responsible civic caretaker. Specializing in practice areas arising out of distressed situations such as personal or business financial problems and commercial disputes, his mission is to assist clients achieve their goals in a professional, efficient...

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Steve Suneson

Denver, CO Business Law Attorney with 18 years experience

(303) 861-8888 999 18th Street
South Tower, S1500
Denver, CO 80202

Free ConsultationBusiness, International and Real Estate
University of Minnesota Law School

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I help Canadian and European companies establish a US presence, help them grow and expand, help them avoid typical legal pitfalls and solve their other US problems. I work in a practical and cost-efficient manner so my foreign clients can focus on growing US operations and increase US profit. I also work with Colorado business owners who want to sell or buy their businesses, need financing, want to expand overseas or complete other business transactions. I ensure that the transition for any Colorado and other US companies seeking to expand operations overseas is seamless and efficient by drawing upon...

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Joe Pickard

Litteton, CO Business Law Lawyer with 37 years experience

(303) 989-6655 12712 W. Ken Caryl Ave.
Litteton, CO 80127

Business, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Criminal
University of Colorado Law School

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Joe moved to Colorado from Texas in 1969. He is the oldest of 10 siblings. He graduated from Mullen High School, where he was active in Speech and Debate. He finished 3rd nationally at the National Student Congress in 1975. Joe then returned to Texas and obtained a B.B.A in Management in 1977, summa cum laude, at the University of the Incarnate Word located in San Antonio. After two years selling computers and computer services, he attended law school in Boulder at the University of Colorado, receiving a J.D. degree in 1982. Joe was married to Jan O'Mary in 1977. They...

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Mr. T. Markus Funk

Denver, CO Business Law Lawyer with 24 years experience

Perkins Coie
1900 Sixteenth Street, 14th Floor
Denver, CO 80202

Business, Appeals, Criminal and Health Care
Northwestern University and Oxford University

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T. Markus Funk is a partner in Perkins Coie’s Litigation practice and a member of the firm’s Investigations & White Collar Defense group. A seasoned trial attorney and investigator who helped establish the firm's Corporate Social Responsibility and Supply Chain Practice, Markus counsels corporate and individual clients in the areas of complex commercial litigation, internal investigations, compliance, and corporate white collar criminal defense. Markus focuses on corporate social responsibility and global supply chain compliance and due diligence, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, Corporate Social Responsibility, Trafficking & Supply...

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David M. Serafin

Denver, CO Business Law Attorney with 17 years experience

(303) 862-9124 501 S Cherry St
#1100
Denver, CO 80246

Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Tax
Valparaiso University School of Law

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David M. Serafin has over fourteen years of legal experience. Giving him a unique edge over other Denver lawyers as taxation related issues frequently intertwine with bankruptcy, debt collection and estate planning issues, David has obtained a Master’s Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver, graduating near the top of his class with an ‘A’ grade point average.

David especially finds gratifying helping clients who, because of job loss, medical bills, foreclosure/repossession related issues or credit card debt, have been required to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. David further enjoys the intellectual stimulation of the tax issues...

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John R. McGuire

Denver, CO Business Law Lawyer with 15 years experience

(720) 833-7705 1860 Blake Street
Suite 400
Denver, CO 80202

Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Denver

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John R. McGuire was born in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Upper Arlington High School. Growing up, John was an avid tennis player and a three time state champion. John attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, graduating with honors and as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa National Honorary Society. After graduation, John moved to Colorado to spend more time in the Colorado Rockies and attend the Denver University College of Law. Since graduating from law school, John has focused his practice primarily on tax law and issues & business transactions. As a...

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Keith A. Gantenbein

Denver, CO Business Law Lawyer with 12 years experience

(303) 618-2122 1760 Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80206

Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Barry University

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Keith Gantenbein is the owner of Gantenbein Law Firm, a premier law firm in Denver, Colorado, focusing on Real Estate, Business, Probate, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Elder Law, Credit Disputes, Civil Litigation & Tax Law.

Gantenbein Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally-recognized law firm that has been featured on Wall Street Journal, The Denver Post, AOl News, ABC News, Channel 4 News, American Bar Association Journal, and more.

Gantenbein Law Firm's attorneys have combined experienced of 85 years and are licensed in 8 states.

Mr. Gantenbein has been recognized as a Super Lawyers, Rising Star in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018...

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Nelson Patrick Boyle

Englewood, CO Business Law Attorney with 11 years experience

(303) 792-5595 40 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, CO 80112

Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law

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Nelson is a native of Arvada, Colorado. His civil litigation practice focuses on appeals, business, insurance bad faith, and personal injury litigation. Nelson joined Burg Simpson in 2013, after several years in a small firm. He earned a B.A. in History from Temple University (1997), an M.A. in U.S. History from New Mexico State University (2000) and his J.D. at the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law (2007). Nelson is licensed to practice in all Colorado courts, the U.S. District Court for Colorado, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United...

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James Newell

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(303) 625-4022 4845 Pearl E Cir #101
Boulder, CO 80301

Boulder, CO Business Law Lawyer with 4 years experience
Business, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Whether he is helping a client with a real estate transaction, drafting a trust, advising entrepreneurs starting a new business, or advocating for a client in court, every day James Newell goes to work he strives to make a positive difference in the lives of his clients.

His practice is focused primarily in the areas of real estate law, estate planning, and small business law. He is an active member of the Colorado Bar Association and the Boulder County Bar Association and is licensed to practice law throughout the State of Colorado and the U.S. District Court for the District of...

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Jennifer Elizabeth Schlatter

Denver, CO Business Law Lawyer with 20 years experience

(877) 534-4499 1600 Stout Street
Suite 1100
Denver, CO 80202

Business, IP and Trademarks
University of Denver

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Jennifer E. Schlatter focuses her practice on protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights, including: trademark prosecution, counseling, licensing and enforcement, including representation of clients in trademark proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; copyrights prosecution, counseling, licensing and enforcement; international trademark and copyright issues; IP and related litigation, including trademark infringement, false advertising, copyright infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition; publishing related transactions, including preparation and negotiation of publishing agreements; and transactional entertainment law. She represents individual artists in preparing and negotiating business agreements, and protecting and licensing intellectual property rights. Jennifer assists clients in...

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Douglas R Griess

Denver, CO Business Law Lawyer with 16 years experience

(303) 534-4317 1601 Blake Street, Suite 310
Denver, CO 80202

Business, Construction, IP and Tax
University of Virginia School of Law

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Douglas R. Griess is a partner with Hackstaff & Snow, LLC, in Denver, Colorado focusing on business law, estate planning, and intellectual property for small businesses. Early in his career, Mr. Griess learned contract analysis working on insurance coverage matters, commercial litigation, and construction defects. Mr. Griess opened The Griess Law Firm, LLC, in 2010 to provide business counsel to clients, and then merged with Hackstaff & Snow, LLC in 2016 to expand his practice areas and resources. He represents various individuals and businesses based in Colorado and around the nation in business matters, non-profit matters, transactions, civil and commercial...

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Deborah Kish Johansen

Lone Tree, CO Business Law Attorney with 21 years experience

(303) 688-1381 10475 Park Meadows Drive
Suite 600
Lone Tree, CO 80124

Business
University of Florida and Florida State University College of Law

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Matt Buck

Denver, CO Business Law Lawyer with 7 years experience

(720) 507-1884 445 Broadway
Suite 126
Denver, CO 80203

Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Cannabis Law and Criminal
The John Marshall Law School

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Matthew Buck, Capo Regime of Red Law has successfully resolved numerous marijuana cases ranging from cultivation to RICO violations, and has assisted in the formation of grows, dispensaries, and MIPs across Colorado, from the Western Slope to Pueblo, County. Prior to working on marijuana cases, he represented hundreds of clients in immigration matters, including complex litigation against the Office of Immigration Litigation before the District of Colorado and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Andrew Peter Stone

Lakewood, CO Business Law Attorney with 17 years experience

(877) 897-6591 225 Union Blvd, Ste 150
Lakewood, CO 80228

Business, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Denver

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Andrew enjoys meeting with people and talking with them about their lives and interests. Helping people be prepared for the future comes naturally and his attitude of respect for others and sense of humor provides a comfortable setting to discuss difficult topics like preparing for death and aging. He understands a solid estate plan will give you peace of mind, knowing that everything is planned for and taken care of when you pass away, and will work with you collaboratively to meet your goals. While much of this can be confusing Andrew is able to explain everything in ways that...

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Nicholas M Klimas

Denver, CO Business Law Lawyer with 4 years experience

(720) 504-7709 1610 Wynkoop Street
Suite 550
Denver, CO 80202

Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Florida

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Nick is an Estate Planning Attorney in Denver managing a solo law practice in the heart of downtown. He specializes in probate, wills and trusts, irrevocable trust law and business law in Denver, Colorado. Recently awarded as a Rising Star, he is quickly excelling in his career because of his focus on client service. Hiring Nick is not a transaction, but truly a customized service as he aims to assist his clients in every facet of their lives, not just their immediate legal needs. Whether it is advising a family through the Denver probate process or formalizing a Revocable Trust...

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Erik Neusch

Denver, CO Business Law Attorney with 18 years experience

(303) 656-9823 3570 E. 12th Avenue
Denver, CO 80206

Business, Legal Malpractice, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
University of Colorado Law School

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As a former civil prosecutor of financial fraud for the Colorado Attorney General, Erik Neusch recently served as lead counsel on large and complex investigations, enforcement actions, and trials where he and his team confronted and took down the most powerful and sophisticated businesses that the Attorney General faced, stopped all the targeted business practices, and returned millions to victims.

Erik’s team obtained and collected the largest judgment and most victim restitution in the history of consumer protection enforcement cases by the Attorney General.

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William Foster

Aurora, CO Business Law Attorney with 12 years experience

(303) 297-7729 2851 S Parker Rd, Suite 1158
Aurora, CO 80014

Free ConsultationBusiness and Bankruptcy
University of Wyoming College of Law

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Best Rates for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Colorado. I make the process of filing bankruptcy fast, easy, and affordable while providing a high level of service. Call me and you will see for yourself how I immediately go out of my way to help you. Unlike the large firms, my clients always have direct access to their attorney. This is the only firm to include post bankruptcy credit repair advice. As such, my clients rebuild their much credit faster than the national average for bankruptcy filers. I cater my services to those who need it the most. I do everything...

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Donald C Eby

Castle Rock, CO Business Law Lawyer with 7 years experience

(303) 688-0944 900 Castleton Rd.
Ste. 200
Castle Rock, CO 80109

Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Landlord Tenant and Military

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Donald "Corky" Eby is a Robinson and Henry superstar and leader of the firm's real estate practice. He helps clients solve problems relating to real estate, including commercial and residential acquisition, financing, development, leases, foreclosure, landlord tenant, eviction, contract issues, HOA disputes, Realtor representation, zoning and other land use issues. He also represents Colorado veterans on issues such as VA disability ratings, combat related special compensation, discharge review, and other Veterans Administration claims. Additionally, he handles business and commercial law issues including acquisitions and mergers, joint ventures and entity formation, collections, franchises, contract issues, and general corporate...

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Michael Allen Robinson

Castle Rock, CO Business Law Attorney with 30 years experience

(303) 688-0944 757 Maleta Lane
Suite 104
Castle Rock, CO 80108

Free ConsultationBusiness, Animal, IP and Tax
University of Denver

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Attorney Mike Robinson has lived in Douglas County, Colorado for over 20 years. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and Cantril House Assisted Living Center, as Post Commander of the Castle Rock Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10578, President of the Douglas-Elbert Bar Association, Board of Governors - Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, Who's Who in American Law.

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Mr. William L. Henry IV

Senver, CO Business Law Attorney with 13 years experience

(303) 688-0944 7555 East Hamdpen Avenue
Suite 600
Senver, CO 80231

Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Collections
The George Washington University Law School

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Attorney William L. Henry IV (Bill) began his legal career in the Washington, D.C., Metro area. After practicing in Washington, D.C., he moved to Douglas County, Colorado, with his family and became a partner at Robinson & Henry, P.C. Robinson & Henry legal practice areas include: divorce, IRS problems, employment tax problems, bankruptcies (business and personal), criminal law, collections, civil litigation, and business transactions. Nationally recognized, Robinson & Henry's attorneys have been quoted by newspapers, radio stations, and legal publications throughout the country including The Denver Post, FOX31 News, Time Magazine, KLAA Los Angeles, The Voice of San Diego, the Rocky Mountain...

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Steven Owens

Greenwood Village, CO Business Law Attorney

(720) 529-9800 6041 South Syracuse Way
Suite 103
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Attorney Steven R. Owens is a fourth generation Colorado native. He earned his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree with honors from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Attorney Owens received his Juris Doctorate degree with honors from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. While attending the University of Wisconsin, Attorney Owens was the articles editor of the Wisconsin Law Review. In addition, he was a member of The Order of the Coif, a group reserved for lawyers who graduate in the top 10 percent of their class. Attorney Owens founded The Law Office of Steven R. Owens, P.C. in Sedona, Arizona in...

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Tanya Renee Shimer

Boulder, CO Business Law Attorney with 23 years experience

(303) 449-4202 4845 Pearl East Circle Suite 101
Boulder, CO 80301

Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Colorado - Boulder

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My mission is to empower my clients by providing expert legal representation so that their legal plan supports and reflects their life plan. My estate planning and probate clients find that I am a smart, no nonsense attorney who combines legal expertise with compassion and care. My business clients benefit from the fact that I have real-world business experience. My clients find me easy to understand and work with. My clients also benefit from the time and care I take with them. Usually charging a flat-fee rate, I am able to take the...

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James A. Littlepage

Denver, CO Business Law Attorney with 49 years experience

(303) 756-5808 1777 S. Harrison Street
Suite 1500
Denver, CO 80210

Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Colorado Law School

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Jim Littlepage is a 1969 graduate of the University of Colorado Law School and was admitted to the Colorado Bar the following year. After graduating from law school, he served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army from 1970-1971 and then entered the private practice of law. From 1985 to 1990 he served as President and General Counsel to W. H. Smith Wholesale, the 8th largest distributor of books and magazines in the United States, having previously held the same position at the Denver News Company. With offices in Denver and Grand Junction Jim is able to...

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William Robert Van Dusen Jr.

Longmont, CO Business Law Attorney with 28 years experience

(303) 709-6740 353 Main Street
Longmont, CO 80501

Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
University of Denver and University of Colorado - Boulder

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Bill is an attorney with over 24 years of legal experience in both the public and private sectors. Along with a JD degree, Bill received an advanced Masters Degree in Taxation (LLM) from the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver School of Law. He is experienced in a broad range of legal fields including federal, state, and local tax matters, criminal matters, litigation, administrative hearings, contract and business agreement drafting, and estate planning and probate. Bill has also assisted clients in forming business entities, including limited liability companies, corporations, and non-profit corporations in Colorado. Bill...

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Richard Michael Gee

Lakewood, CO Business Law Attorney with 30 years experience

(303) 569-6430 14405 West Colfax Avenue, Suite 174
Lakewood, CO 80401

Business, Communications, Real Estate and Trademarks
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

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Bilingual (Spanish/English) legal specialist and consultant with substantive real property, business and intellectual property experience.Nearly 30 years’ experience in: Commercial real property acquisitions, finance, development, construction and leasing; Business formations, governance, mergers and acquisitions, foreign entity subsidiary transactions in U.S. jurisdictions; Regulatory and Compliance matters; Copyright and trademark registration matters as well as licensing transactions.

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Martin Champagne

Denver, CO Business Law Attorney with 17 years experience

(303) 625-4038 1624 Market St.
Suite 202
Denver, CO 80202

Business, Administrative, Appeals and Civil Rights
University of Florida

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I have extensive trial and litigation experience before state courts, administrative tribunals and federal courts in the areas of commercial disputes, constitutional claims, civil rights and claims under various federal laws including the ADA and FHA. I have tried significant damage cases and represented parties through all phases of the appellate process.

My primary practice areas are focused on business litigation and appeals. However, I am always interested in new and complex cases that other lawyers may avoid. I offer creative fee arrangements depending on the circumstances (i.e. if there is a prevailing party attorney fee provision by statute or contract)....

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Karen Lynn Brady

Arvada, CO Business Law Attorney with 30 years experience

(303) 420-2863 5400 Ward Road
Bldg V Suite 170
Arvada, CO 80002

Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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Karen has over 27 years experience practicing law, with 22 over those years emphasizing estate planning and business planning. Karen is a member of Wealthcounsel, a national association of estate planning attorneys. She is also a member of the Trust and Estate Sections of the American Bar Association and the Colorado Bar Association. Karen regularly teaches other attorneys, financial professionals, and the public on issues of estate planning, including coordinating retirement planning accounts with estate planning. Karen has written several books, including Estate Planning in Colorado, published by Bradford Publishing.

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JoAnne M. Zboyan

Denver, CO Business Law Attorney with 35 years experience

(877) 473-6004 1600 Broadway
Denver, CO 80202

Free ConsultationBusiness, Health Care and Insurance Claims
University of Colorado - Denver

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Gregory Deemer Esq.

Denver, CO Business Law Lawyer with 5 years experience

(800) 591-0732 1600 Broadway
Suite 1600
Denver, CO 80202-4916

Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Tax
Appalachian School of Law

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Mr. Deemer has over twenty years working with the financial services industry and has focused on helping people plan for the future. He lives in the Denver Metro area and is an active member of the community. In his spare time, Mr. Deemer volunteers for the Metro Volunteer Lawyers and the Civil Air Patrol.

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Matthew J. Kristofco

Golden, CO Business Law Attorney with 18 years experience

(303) 544-2102 14143 Denver West Parkway
Suite 100
Golden, CO 80401

Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Insurance Claims and Insurance Defense
Lewis & Clark Law School

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At Kristofco Law Firm, P.C., we listen to our clients. We understand that while some clients and disputes require litigation, trial, and appeal, not all clients and cases require this same approach. We understand that success comes in many forms and that there is no set formula for the prosecution or defense of a civil lawsuit. While the Firm is prepared and qualified to handle cases through trial and appeal, it is also skilled at achieving our clients' goals prior to verdict through success in pre-trial hearings, dispositive motions practice, arbitrations, and mediations. Simply put, we believe that successful outcomes...

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