Tracy A. Tirey
Thornton, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Securities
University of Houston Law Center
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Rebecca Pescador
Westminster, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Willamette University College of Law and Willamette University
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Roger Wayne Westlund
Northglenn, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Family
Washburn University School of Law
Mr. Westlund excels in the the practical application of the law to your individual case. For over 37 years, he has served clients in Broomfield, Northglenn, Westminster, Brighton and throughout the greater Denver Metropolitan Area. His Northglenn, Colorado office has convenient access to the courts of Adams, Broomfield, and Denver metropolitan counties.
A wide range of education and experience gives this attorney a unique perspective to your legal and personal issues. His concern, first and foremost, is for his client’s complete needs. It is often difficult to find concern for personal well-being as a client of a large, inhospitable law firm....
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Jeffrey Althaus
Northglenn, CO Estate Planning Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
As an estate planning and probate lawyer, I help people protect their families and their assets, making sure the state doesn't come in and inherit instead of loved ones. Court is costly. We understand this and work with you to develop a plan that keeps your family out court, avoids probate, and makes things as simple as possible.
There is a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to wills, trusts, and many planning concerns. My time working at the Deputy Public Administrator's office has given me an experience that most lawyers do not receive. I have seen what happens...
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Peter Loyd Weber
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Northglenn, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Criminal and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Clark Dray
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBroomfield, CO Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning and Bankruptcy
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Whether you’re planning for the future by preparing your will, trust, or power of attorney or looking for a fresh start with a chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, tax debt installment agreement, or offer in compromise, Colorado bankruptcy, estate planning, and tax resolution lawyer Clark Dray will oversee your case from beginning to end.
The Law Office of Clark Daniel Dray sets itself apart from other firms by providing unprecedented access to your attorney. By working with a limited number of clients, The Law Office of Clark Daniel Dray can provide the personalized service and attention to detail...
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G. Damon Bruntz
Broomfield, CO Estate Planning Attorney with 17 years of experience
(720) 350-4275
390 Interlocken Crescent, Suite 30
Broomfield, CO 80021
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
University of Denver
Damon Bruntz is a native of Colorado who grew up in Aurora. He received a Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Regis University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver. In 2007 and 2008, before opening his own practice, Damon worked as a contract attorney for two experienced attorneys in Littleton whose combined practice areas include Family Law, Estate Planning. Damon continues to work closely with both of those attorneys, in addition to working with his own clients. In 2006, Damon worked at the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Colorado, as an judicial...
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Anne Brennan Jorgensen
Broomfield, CO Estate Planning Attorney with 27 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of Colorado Law School
Attorney Anne B. Jorgensen is backed by years of experience handling legal issues involving elder law. By focusing on this specific practice area, she is able to help her clients navigate through matters involving estate planning, probate, trust litigation, guardianships, and conservatorships. In every case, she strives to obtain positive results for her clients and works diligently to see that each client receives the care and attention they need from the day their case opens until the day their case is resolved. Before joining the firm. Ms. Jorgensen attended Arizona State University where she completed her Bachelor of Science...
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Chris Ponce
Broomfield, CO Estate Planning Lawyer
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University of Wyoming College of Law
Chris is a Former Prosecutor
Chris Ponce, Esq. is an attorney licensed to practice law before all Colorado county and district courts, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the State of Colorado. Mr. Ponce’s greatest level of experience is in criminal law, but he also handles domestic cases, personal injury, and estate planning.
Prior to joining Hampton & Pigott in January 2021, Mr. Ponce spent from 2015 to 2021 serving as a prosecuting attorney for the 19th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Weld County, Colorado, and then at the 1st Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Jefferson County, Colorado....
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Benjamin Kinney
Broomfield, CO Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
(303) 386-4328
390 Interlocken Crescent
Suite 350
Broomfield, CO 80021
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Energy
University of Wyoming
Benjamin Kinney specializes in energy law and estate planning, particularly in oil and gas transactions. His law practice is focused on helping individuals and businesses navigate the many legal, regulatory and policy challenges in the energy industry. He works with mineral owners to negotiate and review leases, develop strategies for mineral holdings and other issues specifically related to individual and corporate mineral owners.
He also provides estate planning services including wills, trusts, healthcare directives, powers of attorney, and other documents. He is a certified Personal Family Lawyer and supports clients to make informed and empowered decisions about their families and wealth.
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Nathan Andersohn
Broomfield, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Estate Planning, Construction, Probate and Real Estate
Drake University
Since 1987, the Andersohn Law Office, P.C. has represented businesses and successful individuals in a wide range of business matters, real estate transactions, contracts, employment agreements, sales and purchases of businesses, estate planning, probate administration, oil and gas leases and agricultural law. The firm has represented national and international construction supply companies for over thirty years, specializing in mechanic’s liens, bond claims, and related litigation. Mr. Andersohn has successfully represented clients in district courts, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the Colorado Supreme Court.
Nathan L. Andersohn, Esq. was raised in the Midwest with family farming roots back to the 1850s....
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Douglas S. Holden
Broomfield, CO Estate Planning Attorney with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
Pepperdine University School of Law
Doug Holden is a husband, father, lawyer, law professor, business entrepreneur, youth coach and witty public speaker. Doug Holden is the legal translator for regular people in Colorado. “For most people, legalese is a foreign language. Because Doug is fluent in that world, you don’t have to be. He explains the law to you, and you to the law.” Doug listens to you. Then, he converts the legalese surrounding your life’s events into language and terms you can understand. Once you are clear on your options and opportunities, Doug customizes a package for...
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David Pigott
Broomfield, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(720) 370-3300
Ext. 102
390 Interlocken Crescent
Suite 350
Broomfield, CO 80021
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University of Colorado - Boulder
David J. Pigott, Esq. is a Colorado lawyer. Mr. Pigott is licensed to practice before all Colorado county and district courts, the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court, United States District Court, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Pigott is a member of the Adams and Broomfield County Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Pigott and his firm maintains a diverse practice including personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning estate planning services.
Prior to forming Hampton & Pigott LLP, Mr. Pigott...
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Brandon Culter
Broomfield, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Probate
University of Tulsa College of Law
Brandon Culter’s practice emphasizes estate and business planning and administration. He advises clients on a broad spectrum of planning matters, including issues related to educational savings vehicles, guardians, stock options, disability, retirement plans, asset protection, dispositive provisions, business formation, business succession and gift, estate and generation-skipping tax matters. Brandon focuses on working together with clients and their other professional advisors to build plans that meet or exceed both the client's needs and goals.
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William Baker
Broomfield, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(720) 370-3300
Ext. 103
390 Interlocken Crescent
Suite 350
Broomfield, CO 80021
Estate Planning, Criminal, Probate and White Collar Crime
University of Denver
William C. Baker, Esq. joined Hampton & Pigott LLP as an associate in 2013. Mr. Baker is licensed to practice before all Colorado County and District courts, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the Colorado Supreme Court. Mr. Baker’s practice focuses primarily on probate litigation, estate planning, and criminal defense. He is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and the Denver Bar Association.
Prior to joining Hampton & Pigott LLP, Mr. Baker ran his own law office and consulting firm, which was dedicated to addressing a wide array of legal and business needs for his clients. Prior to opening his...
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Johanna Brammer-Hoelter
Lafayette, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Estate Planning and Employment
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Jerry Garling
Brighton, CO Estate Planning Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Nicholas M Klimas
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDenver, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Estate Planning
University of Florida
Nick is a Trust and Estate Attorney in Denver. He specializes in probate, wills and trusts, irrevocable trust preparation and business law in Denver and Colorado in whole. His primary focus on superior client service.
Retaining Nick is to form relationship rather than a single transaction, as he aims to assist his clients in every facet of their lives, not just their immediate legal needs. Whether that be advising a family through the Denver probate process or formalizing a Revocable Trust for avoiding probate, Nick is there to advise his clients in every area of estate work.
In addition to his...
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Diedre Wachbrit Braverman
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBoulder, CO Estate Planning Attorney with 27 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
Stanford University and University of California - Irvine
I am an experienced Estate Planning, Elder Care, Probate and Special Needs Planning attorney. I offer comprehensive representation to individuals, couples and families throughout the Boulder area.
A Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law, I have also been recognized among the nation’s Leading Estate Planning Attorneys. I am dedicated to providing personalized counsel and powerful execution to meet your legal goals and objectives. You can be confident that I will address your specific situation, concerns and goals as you take control of your future.
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John R Phillips
Golden, CO Estate Planning Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of Denver
John brings a rich and diverse business and practical business background to the practice of Law. He received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver School of Law where he served on the Law Review. Admitted to practice in 1982, he has handled a variety of types of law, but has found Estate Planning to be the area in which he wishes to specialize. As Director of Sales and Marketing for the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, John taught mature lawyers from coast to coast how to develop...
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Tyler Murray
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Denver, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Tax
Florida Coastal School of Law
Tyler Murray, Esq. attended law school at Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida. While there he gained litigation experience in United States Tax Court while interning at the Low Income Tax Clinic. He also volunteered with the AARP-Vita program where he prepared federal tax returns for elderly and low-income individuals. Tyler was very active in the law school community and graduated with Pro Bono honors for completing over 150 hours of volunteer work while in law school.
After graduating from Florida Coastal in 2009 Tyler moved to Denver to sit for the bar exam and begin his LL.M. in...
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Jeffrey Allen Cramer
Denver, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Estate Planning and Probate
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Jeffrey A. Cramer is now Senior Counsel at 3i Law in Colorado. He creates deeply personalized, easy-to-understand will and trust agreements, protecting loved ones from undue stress during a time of loss. His estate plans are kept up to date and will work when your family needs them most. His mission is to help you deal with the complexities of life, disability and death. He prepares estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, living wills, powers of attorney and designations of health care surrogate; and assists in probating an estate or administering a trust.
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Martha J. Hartney
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationBoulder, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Estate Planning
University of Denver
Martha has been practicing estate planning in the Colorado for over seven years—Consistently and joyfully connecting parents to a deeper essence of estate planning that transforms a traditionally austere process into one of liberation and bonding. The firm’s mission to educate and empower families has touched hundreds of parents. The firm gained attention as Best of the West the second year it was open, awarded by YellowScene Magazine, and has won the award six years running.
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David M. Serafin
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationDenver, CO Estate Planning Attorney with 22 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Probate and Tax
Valparaiso University School of Law
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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William R. Van Dusen Jr.
Longmont, CO Estate Planning Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Business, Probate and Tax
University of Denver and University of Colorado - Boulder
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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Bennett Braverman
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBoulder, CO Estate Planning Attorney with 30 years of experience
Estate Planning and Tax
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
When you want a strong estate plan that demonstrates your love and thought in the event of your incapacity or after your death, Braverman Law Group, LLC is committed to providing personalized counseling, clear explanations of complex concepts, and efficient execution. With experienced attorneys quoted in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, Braverman Law Group, LLC's Boulder estate planning lawyers create comprehensive and plain-language estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare powers of attorney, for individuals, couples, and families in the Boulder Valley along Colorado's Front Range.
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Mary Kaitlyn Davis
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDenver, CO Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Kaitlyn was raised in Brevard County, Florida. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations with an Outside Concentration in Zoology from the University of Florida, and she later graduated with her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Kaitlyn worked on insurance defense, medical malpractice, and education law cases at various law firms in Gainesville, Florida.
Upon moving to Colorado, Kaitlyn discovered a passion for estate planning and asset protection. At Gendelman Klimas, Kaitlyn focuses on estate administration, probate litigation, and estate planning. She is also experienced in business law matters and provides adept...
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Keith A. Gantenbein
Denver, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Tax
Barry University
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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John R. McGuire
Denver, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Tax
University of Denver
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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Scott Wilkonson
Denver, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years of experience
1415 Park Ave W
Denver, CO 80205
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Elder, Probate and Social Security Disability
Vermont Law School
Welcome to SAW Law, LLC. We're a Denver located law firm practicing in the areas of: Social Security Disability, Mesothelioma and Asbestos claims, Wills and Estate Planning, Corporate Formation, Landlord Assistance and Property Management and Residential Real Estate Transactions.
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Douglas R Griess
Denver, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 21 years of experience
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University of Virginia School of Law
Douglas R. Griess is a partner with Hackstaff Snow Atkinson & Griess, 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...
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Emilio De Simone
Denver, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
University of Denver
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Martin E. Long
Denver, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy and Probate
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Martin Long is a former Chapter 7 Trustee with the United States Bankruptcy Court with over 40 years of debtor and creditor bankruptcy experience. LONG & LONG P.C. serves clients in the entire State of Colorado including the front range. Call 303-832-2655 now to schedule your free bankruptcy consultation.
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Gregory Deemer
Denver, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Business
Appalachian School of Law
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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Suzanna Wasito Tiftickjian
Denver, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Estate Planning, Appeals and Tax
University of Notre Dame
Denver Estate Planning Attorney
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James Newell
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Boulder, CO Estate Planning Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Whether he is managing a real estate transaction, drafting a trust, or advising entrepreneurs who are starting a new business, each day James Newell goes to work he strives to make a positive impact on the lives of his clients. His practice is focused primarily in the areas of real estate law, small business law, asset protection and estate planning.
Being a small business owner himself, who has earned a business administration degree from the University of Nebraska, and has advised small business owners for many years, James Newell is well acquainted with entrepreneurship and the process of organizing and running...
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Carli Jo Aelker
Denver, CO Estate Planning Attorney with 3 years of experience
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Washington University School of Law and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Carli is a licensed tax attorney and managing associate here at Boxelder, executing high-level tax resolution case work, and regularly conducting negotiations with the IRS and state authorities on behalf of our clients. Since graduating from Western Michigan University Cooley School of Law in May of 2021, Carli has continued to bolster her education while working at Boxelder simultaneously. Currently, she is studying at Washington University School of Law for her LLM in Taxation. Carli enjoys the upbeat environment here at Boxelder. Outside of work and school, Carli enjoys spending time with her husband, her bulldog Otis, and two lovely...
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Andrew Peter Stone
Lakewood, CO Estate Planning Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
University of Denver
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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Cory Martin Curtis
Denver, CO Estate Planning Attorney with 16 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Family and Tax
New England Law | Boston
Born in Vernal, Utah, Attorney Curtis grew up in Utah but now calls Colorado home with his wife and son.
Attorney Curtis founded the Curtis Law firm, LLC with the honest belief that quality legal services should be accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy.
From the beginning, Curtis Law Firm has been helping its clients resolve their legal problems so they can get on with the business of living.
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Eric Solem
Englewood, CO Estate Planning Attorney with 50 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Social Security Disability
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Experienced elder law and disability rights attorney, active in bar association and non profit boards, trial and appellate experience, married with two adult daughters