Mead Lawyers

Dane Torbenson is a Denver Native, and grew up in the Park Hill neighborhood in east Denver. After attending Denver East High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre from the University of Colorado, Boulder. After a number of years as a starving actor, and jobs ranging from waiter to stuntman to private investigator to paralegal, Dane enrolled at the University of Denver College of Law, and received his J.D. in 1998. Dane began practicing criminal defense law at the law firm of Newell and Martens, and eventually became partner in the firm...

At Colorado Trusts & Taxes, I understand that life’s transitions can be daunting, especially when it comes to navigating complex legal matters surrounding death and taxes. I have a passion for simplifying tough legal concepts, and I am dedicated to providing accessible guidance and support to individuals and families across Colorado. Outside of work, I’m an outdoor enthusiast who cherishes time spent with my wife Rachel, two young boys, and friends. Whether I’m exploring the wilderness, experimenting in the kitchen, or delving into the pages of science fiction and fantasy novels, I bring a diverse perspective and genuine empathy to...

Attorney Scott M. Estill is a nationally-recognized and sought-after tax speaker and author. He has written multiple books and workshops that help people and businesses save money (with tax planning) on tax deductions and tax strategies for both the immediate and long term future. Until 1995, Scott was a Senior Trial Attorney with the IRS. He left the IRS to give taxpayers the edge by showing them how to fight the IRS and win! Here is a “brief version” of Scott’s professional resume: 1995- Present Scott M Estill PC (Colorado)...

Kurt Leyendecker specializes in intellectual property law, including the procurement of United States patents and trademarks for individual inventors and small entrepreneurial companies. He graduated with an engineering degree from the University of Illinois and a law degree from the University of Denver. Kurt has practiced law at two national law firms with prestigious patent law groups. Prior to founding Leyendecker & Lemire, LLC, he also had a successful solo practice. Before Kurt decided to become a patent lawyer, he was an engineer with two Fortune 100 companies. He was involved in the fabrication of several NASA spacecraft and pursued several research...

Andrew Lopez is the owner of Sequoia Legal. Andrew practices in such areas as international business law and corporate & commercial law. He has a great success in counselling clients on securities and regulatory matters, commercial agreements, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and so on. Also, Andrew is trusted to manage all phases of the businesses. As for international business issues, Andrew engages in all aspects of U.S. national security and foreign policy export controls, sanctions and embargoes, and licensing and compliance in these same areas as well.

Rebecca L. Shandrick, Esq. is the principal of the Law Offices of Rebecca L. Shandrick, LLC. She has been practicing law for over 30 years and is experienced in the areas of Elder Law, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Estate Planning, Medicaid eligibility and appeals, Wills and Trusts, estate litigation, fiduciary representation, Powers of Attorney, Probate, estate planning for persons with special needs and special needs trusts and all related areas.
Ms. Shandrick is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Law and served on the Board of Editors of the University of Colorado Law Review. She...

Christina R.O. Murray practices in such areas as corporate & commercial law and international business law. Christina works with small and mid-size businesses helping them with all aspects of the business life cycle. She engages in the importation of goods, international trade, transactional and anti-corruption compliance matters.

My practice focuses upon estate and tax planning for farmers, ranchers, owners of closely held businesses and professional practices. I provide an integrated legal and tax advice and counsel. I was born and raised in rural Southwestern Nebraska, where my great grandfathers homesteaded and I participate in this legacy by managing our family farm partnership, operating irrigated farmland and ranch property with crop share tenants. This background combined with my 30 years of law practice brings depth and understanding to my agricultural clients.

Edra J. Pollin has been a legal practitioner in Denver, Colorado since 1980. Edra’s practice is limited to family law so she is highly knowledgeable in the area of domestic relations including, but not limited to, divorce, child custody, child support, maintenance, post Decree modification proceedings,, and division of marital property. Edra has specialized in family law for the past thirty four years. Her office is conveniently located in Southeast Denver on the corner of Hampden Avenue and Tamarac Drive.
Edra graduated with distinction with a B.A. from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1976. ...

“By design, my firm is not a TV advertiser or a high-volume mill. Instead, we devote ourselves to a small number of injured individuals whose lives will never be the same again. For over 30 years, my firm has focused making a genuine difference in the lives of those who have suffered major injury or the death of a family member through the negligence of others. This dedication and focus allows us to pursue every ounce of justice on their behalf.” Through his care, competence and compassion, Bill has received rave reviews and recognition from...

Denver personal injury attorney Geoffrey S. Gulinson: Compassionate and dedicated legal representation. Advocate for justice. Chicago native with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability. University of Denver College of Law graduate. Building connections and making a difference in Denver. Fighting for justice against insurance companies in personal injury cases. Geoffrey, equipped with insider knowledge, knows how to tackle their tactics and strategies to ensure fair compensation. Geoffrey has a knack for turning lemons into lemonade. He gets compensation where other firms give up because it doesn't work with their high volume number churning system. He is the kind of attorney who...

Matthew Bradley graduated magna cum laude from Colorado Christian University where he studied Accounting as well as Business Management. After his graduation from CCU, Mr. Bradley went to Notre Dame Law School. During his time in law school, Mr. Bradley worked for the Notre Dame Clinical Law School where he represented clients in the taxation clinic, served as the Executive Managing Editor of the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy, and interned with Judge David Furman of the Colorado Court of Appeals (Summer 2018) and Judge Damon Leichty of the United States District Court for the Northern...

Eric Chenoweth, a senior criminal defense associate, has successfully defended countless cases from driving under the influence (DUI), driving while ability impaired (DWAI), driving under restraint (DUR), assaults, menacing, criminal mischief, economic crimes, sex crimes, drug charges, gun charges, domestic violence, escape, and many more. In every case, Eric would attack the issues with a fighters' mentality and would never shy away from going to trial and he fights, tooth and nail, to defend his clients' rights.

Eric also specializes in personal injury cases including accidents, slip and fall, and injury cases. He focuses his considerable drive and ability to making...

Jason Cuerdon has a long history in the criminal justice system - starting with being a defendant. His experience as a defendant motivated him to go to Howard University so he could protect individual rights. Mr. Cuerdon has worked in all areas of the criminal justice system but has been doing criminal defense work for the bulk of his career.

Attorney James Frazier received his J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School after receiving a bachelor's of science in biopsychology from the University of Michigan. Mr. Frazier worked with the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office in Colorado Springs and clerked for the 1st and 18th Judicial District Courts in Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. Attorney James Frazier has experience with domestic relations matters including allocation of parental responsibility, high conflict divorce, and grandparent visitation. That experience is the result of James Frazier's hard work and extensive knowledge about Colorado's state courts. James feels privileged to apply his legal acumen to help...

Lisa R. Shellenberger is a Managing Partner at Setter Roche Smith & Shellenberger, LLC, and she is an award-winning lead litigator. She is the Chairperson of the Family Law & Juvenile Law division at the firm. Ms. Shellenberger has been awarded the Super Lawyers Rising Star award in the area of family law for 5 years running: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Ms. Shellenberger has also been recognized as the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Additionally, in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Attorney Shellenberger has also been named as a Top 10 Attorney...

I have practiced exclusively as a trial attorney throughout my legal career. I have represented individuals and businesses in a wide array of civil actions and administrative proceedings involving employment matters, commercial contract disputes, real estate disputes, investment fraud and business torts, transportation and motor carrier disputes, eminent domain and health care law disputes.

Michelle has worked on immigration cases at USCIS, Immigration Court and at Consulates around the world. She has represented clients from China, Cambodia, Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, Congo, Tunisia, France, UK, Australia, Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Honduras, Egypt, Nigeria, Togo, South Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sierra Leon, Yemen, Afghanistan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, South Korea, the Philippines, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Israel, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, India, Poland, Cuba, Ecuador, Libya, the Dominican Republic, Azerbaijan and Eritrea.
As a military veteran Michelle focuses pro bono time on military immigration cases.

I help businesses and entrepreneurs understand their risks, effectively solve legal and strategic problems, and design strategies to structure and capitalize on opportunities. When I’m out of the office I enjoy time with my wife, son, daughter, and dog, particularly outdoors, time with my family and friends, adventuring, fly fishing travel, fly fishing, travel, reading, snowboarding, golf, tinkering with motorcycles, riding my bike, and building things.

Kathryn Hall graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1993. She worked as a Staff Attorney and Managing Attorney at the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) from 1993 to 2006, where she managed the Elderly Legal Assistance Project for the Waycross field office. While managing the Elderly Legal Assistance Project, Ms. Hall successfully represented senior citizens in Medicaid and Social Security appeals, nursing home discharge appeals, debt collection defense cases, and probate matters, as well as assisting with the preparation of wills, living wills, and powers of attorney. She opened the Law Office...

Attorney Christopher Van Hall spent over a decade representing governments in employment and civil rights matters, litigating cases in state and federal court. Now he brings his experience and insight to represent individuals who are experiencing mistreatment at the hands of their employer or the government.

PAUL M. GAIDE, ESQUIRE

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For over twenty-nine years Paul M. Gaide’s practice has emphasized superior representation of clients in state and federal courts, and in transactions.

Mr. Gaide’s unique combination of education and vocational experiences in family law, business litigation, commercial transactions, finance, insurance, tax and accounting result in his clients receiving valuable insights and exceptional service.

Mr. Gaide’s general approach, both with his clients and opposing parties / counsel, is to be direct, after gaining a full understanding of the facts, as applied to the applicable law. Mr. Gaide...

Alex started her legal career as a prosecutor in Colorado's 14th Judicial District, handling cases from speeding tickets to homicides. With nearly a decade of experience, she prioritized compassion for victims while ensuring fairness for all parties. Specializing in serious crimes against children, she tried over a hundred cases to juries. Transitioning to family law, Alex brings her negotiation and litigation skills to help families navigate challenging legal situations with empathy and understanding. She's dedicated to providing personalized representation for divorce, child custody, spousal support, and domestic violence cases.

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...

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...

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....

I have been practicing law in Northern Colorado since 2007. I have spent countless hours in the court room negotiating cases, litigating complex motions issues and going to trial. I have tried cases from all levels of traffic offenses to first-degree murder to complex property crimes. My clients have been found not guilty of charges at all levels in the criminal defense system. While a capable litigator, I also try to focus on the individual needs of my clients, to negotiate vigorously on their behalf and work hard to achieve the best possible outcome.

I believe in consistent and open communication...

Alyssa is a Colorado Native, and has been practicing family law for six years. She attended law school in Salem, Oregon at Willamette University College of Law. After law school, Alyssa entered private practice in the area of family law at a small firm in Salem, Oregon. In 2020, she decided it was time to return home to the beautiful state of Colorado and now works in the Fort Collins Office of Modern Family Law.

Alyssa enjoys helping her clients reach amicable resolutions to their family law matters while recognizing that this is often one of...

I have forty years of experience. I am an AV-rated attorney and earned the Super Lawyer designation in 2021-2024. My AVVO rating is a perfect 10. Expertise.com consistently lists me as one of the best real estate lawyers in Denver. I earned law degree at the University of Colorado and earned an LL.M. in agricultural law at the University of Arkansas. My career includes services as an Air Force JAG, Special Asst. U.S. Attorney, Local Prosecutor, Municipal Judge for Boulder, Member of the Board of the Colorado Municipal League, six years on the Board of The Colorado Lawyer...

We realize that you have come to this web site because you are facing or may be facing a family law issue. Whether you are at the beginning of a divorce or child custody issue or modifying prior orders we are here to offer the experience you need to get through this difficult time. Mitch Tacy has been helping people minimize the financial and emotional cost of divorce in Larimer County since 2000. Mitch Tacy will listen to your concerns and negotiate your case with creativity and common sense to earn the results you want. We can...

Carrie Frank is an experienced and skilled personal injury advocate who earned her law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Her practice focuses on cases involving wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and catastrophic injuries. She is also an authority on defective children’s products and has given many lectures on the topic.

Carrie’s approach to the cases she handles is both strategic and comprehensive. She has been included in the prestigious Super Lawyers® list and is also listed among the Best Lawyers in America®. Carrie is also one of the few women in the country who has...

Mr. Cochran has over 50 years of experience in patent law and is the founding member of Cochran Freund & Young LLC. After three years as a Patent Examiner in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, he worked as a patent agent/attorney for the Office of Naval Research for five years. He then spent six years at the Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Senior Patent Attorney where he worked in a variety of technologies including computer technology, electro-quantum mechanics, cryogenic superconductivity, astrophysics, laser fusion, magnetic containment fusion, particle beam weapons, fuel cell technology and various laser systems and applications....

For over 20 years, Mr. Pickering has received the highest legal ability peer review rating of "Preeminent" awarded to lawyers by the leading law directory of the United States. Mr. Pickering has been named 2015 Colorado Super Lawyer in the field of personal injury law and to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Colorado. He is listed in the 2015 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers-Personal Injury Lawyers. Accident, personal injury,and wrongful death trial work is Mr. Pickering's specialty.