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Robert Gerald Werking
Greenwood Village, CO Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Creighton University
Rob Werking is a committed and experienced criminal trial attorney. He has obtained not guilty verdicts in the most serious of cases including: murder, felony murder, attempted murder, assault, robbery, burglary, aggravated animal abuse, chid abuse, sexual assault, sex assault on a child, boating under the influence (BUI), and driving under the influence (DUI).
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Travis Keith Riley
Greenwood Village, CO Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Divorce and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
Travis Riley's practice focuses on family law, commercial litigation, and construction defect law. Travis is well versed in high conflict litigation, and he has extensive experience preparing complex cases for trial in state and federal court.
Prior to joining Heckenbach Law PC, Travis was a trial attorney at Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, PC, where he represented clients in a wide range of complex business and commercial litigation matters. Travis began his legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Henry J. Bemporad of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
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Donald Sisson
Greenwood Village, CO Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(303) 567-7981
7100 E Belleview Avenue
Suite 101
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Free ConsultationEmployment, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Minnesota Law School
Born in New York, Mr. Sisson went on to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York where he played Division I ice hockey. Once he completed his military service, he pursued a legal education at the University of Minnesota Law School earning his Juris Doctor. Now a partner at Elkus & Sisson he helps clients with any problems they may have regarding business law, personal injury, family law, criminal defense and more. He has represented clients in a multitude of courts throughout the country and has particularly earned a high level of respect in the Denver...
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Steven Owens
Greenwood Village, CO Attorney
(720) 529-9800
6041 South Syracuse Way
Suite 103
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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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Sarah T. McCain
Greenwood Village, CO Attorney with 18 years of experience
(303) 781-0322
6021 S. Syracuse Way
Suite 202
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Divorce and Family
Michigan State University College of Law
Sarah T. McCain is a senior associate at Plog & Stein P.C. who has devoted most of her legal career to the practice of family law. As a compassionate Denver divorce attorney, she believes that cementing a solid attorney-client relationship is essential in order to obtain the judgments and orders her clients need to move on with their lives. She derives great satisfaction from being able to help her clients transition into the next chapter or their lives after divorce with the tools and resources they need to be better prepared. She has handled family law matters of varying complexity,...
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Catherine Olson Brown
Lafayette, CO Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Immigration
University of Denver
I specialize solely within immigration and nationality law in Denver and Boulder Colorado and have been practicing immigration law since 2002. I assist Denver, Colorado employers, Colorado employees, Colorado students, and Colorado families obtain visas and legal status such as change of status, permanent residence and visas to enter the US. I also assist Colorado immigrants with asylum, legalization, removal defense and citizenship Specifically, our office can assist with H1B visas, start up visas for entrepreneurs (E1 and E2), TN visas for Canadians and Mexican nationals, E3 visas for Australians, H2Bs, H3, O and P visas for Colorado...
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Deborah Kish Johansen
Lone Tree, CO Attorney with 27 years of experience
Business
University of Florida and Florida State University College of Law
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Matthew M Montoya
Lone Tree, CO Attorney with 9 years of experience
(720) 507-1829
9233 Park Meadows Drive
(Appointment Only)
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Tax
University of New Mexico
Matthew M. Montoya practices federal tax law and is authorized to practice before the United States Tax Court, the Federal District Court of CO, and NM. He is authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS in all 50 states. Matthew gained significant practical experience through the UNM School of Law by participating in several consecutive clinics, where he was able to practice law under supervision. He has prosecuted misdemeanor DWI/DV cases, assisted on Felony level prosecutions, and represented low income taxpayers before the IRS. Since becoming licensed, Matthew has resolved a wide range of...
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Joanne Underhill
Greenwood Village, CO Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(303) 721-7112
7350 E Progress Place
Suite 110
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Business, Cannabis Law, Construction and Employment
American University Washington College of Law
I represent business owners and entrepreneurs in the Denver metro area on business transactions, payroll and income tax problems, real estate issues, employment matters, and governance issues, including disputes among the owners of a business. I am accredited by the Internal Revenue Service to represent taxpayers to the Service. My firm handles civil litigation, including trials, arbitrations and appeals.
What sets us apart from other law firms is our innovative fixed-price monthly legal services plans, which we call LegalPlans. These plans bring predictability and economic rationality to your legal services requirements. If you don't...
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Sarah J.W. Wilkonson
Denver, CO Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Vermont Law School
I am dedicated to my clients. Having gone through my own divorce, I know how it feels.
I am Colorado native and went to the University of Colorado Boulder, before attending Vermont Law school.
I began my carrier in criminal defense, probate, and Social Security disability before transitioning to family law.
My experience provides the unique ability to look at the big picture of family law cases while addressing the specific needs of each of my clients.
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Justin Vaughn
Greenwood Village, CO Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(303) 622-5508
6312 S. Fiddlers Green Circle
Suite 310E
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Arizona State University
Justin Vaughn is an Arizona native. He has served as an attorney licensed in all Arizona courts since 1994. He initially worked in Phoenix with a focus in personal injury law and insurance defense. There, he served as President of the Phoenix Trial Lawyers Association. He moved to Northern Arizona in 1997, and went to work for the prestigious firm of Aspey, Watkins and Diesel. His practice included defense work for major insurance carriers, personal injury, domestic relations, and all areas of litigation.
Mr. Vaughn established his own firm in 2000, and he has continued...
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Tillman Scott Roots
Denver, CO Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law
Tillman Roots joined Pless Law Firm in 2022 and is based in the firm’s Austin office. Prior to, he served over ten years as General Counsel for one of the fastest growing counties in the United States (Comal County) handling the county’s real estate transactions, procurement and construction contracts, and subdivision plat matters.
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Jane Roberson
Denver, CO Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Denver
Denver Bankruptcy Law Firm
BANKRUPTCY IS OUR PRIMARY BUSINESS.
We are a boutique bankruptcy law firm, located in Denver. We specialize in Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and business bankruptcies, as well as debt settlement and offers and compromises with the Internal Revenue Service.
Our attorneys and staff are experienced in all of these areas.
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Jane M. Roberson, Owner
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Andrew McKenna
Denver, CO Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Andrew F. McKenna promises compassionate, personal legal assistance based on his 27 years of experience with consumer bankruptcy proceedings.
Based in Colorado, Andrew F. McKenna understands the crisis of financial debt in the area and is committed to utilizing his legal acumen to help the debtors in his community. His credentials include:
– NACBA membership
– BBB accreditation with an A+ rating
– Membership with the Tom Martino Referral List for over 5 years.
At the Law Office of Andrew F. McKenna, you will find a team that is committed to giving you respectful, expert support....
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Trent Trani
Denver, CO Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of Colorado Law School
Trent founded the firm, M. Trent Trani & Associates, P.C., in 2005, with the goal of establishing a practice focused upon defending the rights and interests of the criminally accused. He is the senior attorney at the firm and has been intimately involved in achieving many favorable verdicts at trial in both misdemeanor and felony charges. Trent is a skilled negotiator, and when a case demands a plea bargain, he's been successful in getting charges or penalties reduced significantly. Many cases are full of police errors, and in these cases, he zealously seeks to have the charges entirely dismissed. The...
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Brian Donald Smith
Denver, CO Attorney with 44 years of experience
Communications, IP, Patents and Trademarks
Duquesne University
Experienced patent, trademark, copyright and other intellectual property services with an emphasis on trademark and patent infringement litigation. Success against US and foreign corporations.
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Galyn Johnson
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Colorado Law School
Galyn Johnson grew up in Palisade, Colorado. She received a BA in History/Government from Adams State College, Colorado with a cumulative GPA of 3.4. She attended Law School at University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado. She graduated in the top third of her class in 1987 and passed the Bar that same year.
Galyn and her husband have resided in Colorado Springs since October 1987 and have raised their two children here.
Galyn practiced in a small law firm from March 1988 until October 2003. She practiced primarily family law and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy while with that...
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Jonathan Booker
Denver, CO Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
University of Toledo College of Law
Jonathan Booker is a Shareholder, and Director of Criminal Law at Hernandez & Associates P.C., where he focuses his practice exclusively in the field of criminal defense. Jonathan is an accomplished trial attorney, winning a substantial number of not guilty verdicts while assisting hundreds of individuals as they navigate our complex judicial system. Jonathan represents his clients with the highest degree of professionalism, guided by obtaining the most favorable individual results possible.
Jonathan's education, personal, and professional experiences continue to motivate him as a trial attorney. Jonathan represents individuals facing charges of driving under the influence, violent crimes, drug offenses,...
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Christopher Nicolaysen
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(719) 300-7554
24 S. Weber Street
Suite 375
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Personal Injury
University of Denver
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Attorney, Christopher M. Nicolaysen focuses primarily on helping those injured in car accidents due to no fault of their own. The personal injury matters include auto accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and trucking accidents. Chris truly enjoys helping clients through a difficult time and helping them get the compensation they deserve.
Background & Education
Before becoming a founding member of Springs Law Group, Chris worked for two law firms in Colorado Springs focusing on family law and estate planning matters. Chris has run the spectrum of a case from the initial intake to mediation to final hearings. During this time, Chris...
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Mac Hester
Denver, CO Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of South Carolina School of Law
Mac Hester is an experienced trial lawyer. He has litigated and tried personal injury and commercial law cases in South Carolina and Colorado since 1986. He has also handled appeals in the Supreme Court of South Carolina and the Supreme Court of Colorado.
Mac Hester graduated from Clemson University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and he continues to apply economic principles and analysis to his cases in order to maximize gain for the client while minimizing cost. He was awarded the Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina Law School in 1986. He has...
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Jeffrey Wolf
Denver, CO Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Denver
Jeffrey Wolf is the founder and lead criminal defense lawyer at Wolf Law. Mr. Wolf founded Wolf Law in order to provide excellent and compassionate criminal defense to anyone accused, investigated or facing criminal charges. Mr. Wolf was born, raised, schooled and continues to live in the Denver Metro Area. Having lived and worked in Colorado his entire life, Mr. Wolf has built an extensive network in the area that his clients benefit from. Mr. Wolf is truly a “Denver lawyer.”
Jeffrey Wolf is a trained, skilled criminal defense attorney. Mr. Wolf’s entire career has been...
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Joel M. Pratt
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Appeals, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Joel M. Pratt is originally from Denver, Colorado. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, after which he started his career in family law right here at Dailey Law, P.C. as a legal assistant. He left the office to go to the University of Michigan Law School, where he graduated magna cum laude and Order of the Coif, an honor society for top law school graduates. During law school, he clerked for a large law firm and interned for Hon. Alan Loeb of the Colorado Court of Appeals. After graduation, he clerked for the University...
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Monte J. Robbins
Denver, CO Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
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Alex O. Rodriguez
Denver, CO Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Washburn University School of Law
Born and raised in Colorado, Alex Rodriguez graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a B.S. in political science. Alex earned his J.D. from Washburn University Law School where he graduated with Dean’s Honors. Alex was a staff writer for the prestigious Washburn Law Journal during his second year of law school and his legal research comment was picked for publication. Alex also served on the Journal’s board of editors as Executive Comments Editor during his third year, while at the same time working as a Legal Research Assistant for Professor Joseph Mastrosimone, who specialized in employment law.
Alex has been practicing...
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James Kelly Vucinovich
Denver, CO Attorney with 59 years of experience
Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
William Mitchell College of Law
Jim Vucinovich is President and Managing Partner of Rossi Vucinovich PC located in Seattle, WA and Denver, CO. James is a nationally-recognized FELA attorney with over 20 years of committed representation of injured railroad workers and their families. From the beginning of his legal career Jim has focused his practice on the individual, recognizing that it is often the “little guy” who needs the most help in winning settlements and verdicts in personal injury cases. Every client is important and every case is unique and, therefore Jim approaches each and every one of his clients with compassion, honesty and commitment...
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Theodore Paul McClintock
Colorado Springs, CO Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of Wyoming College of Law
Attorney Ted McClintock founded McClintock & McClintock, P.C. in October 2000 after spending five years as a deputy district attorney in El Paso and Teller Counties, and a year working for a criminal defense law firm. While working for the District Attorneys office, Ted McClintock was in charge of the Sexual Offense, Crimes Against Children Unit; which is known today as the Special Victims Unit (SVU). While prosecuting sex crimes for the state of Colorado, Attorney McClintock frequently encountered poorly informed and unprepared defense attorneys who recklessly exposed their clients to significant negative consequences because the were unfamiliar with...
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Karl Alexander Berg
Colorado Springs, CO Attorney with 34 years of experience
Construction
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Practice exclusively devoted to construction law and litigation matters representing public and private owners, contractors, subcontractors, homebuilders, and design team members. Contract drafting, review and negotiation. Project scheduling, delay, disruption and acceleration claims. Experienced in arbitration, mediation and appeals.
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Alexis Austin
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Denver
Alexis Austin is the Founder & CEO of Right Law Group, a Colorado Springs criminal defense law firm she founded in June of 2018.
Before founding Right Law Group, Ms. Austin was a Deputy District Attorney in Pueblo and Colorado Springs. She left the D.A.’s office to become a partner in a well-respected criminal defense firm in Colorado Springs. During her time there, she learned what it takes to run a successful law practice. Armed with that knowledge and a desire to start a firm wired for the 21st century, she set out on her own and founded the Right Law...
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Kelly Lynn Ryan
Denver, CO Attorney with 17 years of experience
Immigration
University of Denver
I am dedicated to providing aggressive, attentive legal representation though all phases of immigration to the United States. I have represented clients in matters with US Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Executive Office of Immigration Review, Board of Immigration Appeals, the Department of State and the Tenth Circuit. I earned my juris doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. I have bachelors’ degrees in Spanish and International Relations with Latin America as well as certificates in International Agriculture and Global Studies from the University of Georgia.
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Andres Rene Guevara
Greenwood Village, CO Attorney with 28 years of experience
(720) 379-8262
5200 DTC Parkway, Suite 410
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
The George Washington University Law School
Andres Guevara is a skilled and knowledgeable attorney, with experience in and out of the courtroom defending Colorado residents charged with all types of crimes: DUI Sex Crime Domestic Violence White Collar Crimes Shoplifting Drug Crimes Weapons Charges Probation Violation And other various criminal charges He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his law degree from George Washington University. In law school, he was notes editor of the Law Review and president of the Hispanic Law Students Association. After law school, he worked as an assistant district attorney in the busiest county in New York:...
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Owen Hathaway
Fort Collins, CO Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Health Care
University of Denver
Yep. I'm an attorney. (Queue your favorite attorney joke here). There are lots of reasons I continue to practice law. You've probably heard many of them already because they aren't so unique. I won't repeat those. I will indulge cliché enough to share that my two fictional attorney heros are Atticus Finch and Perry Mason. Ironic, as I tend not to litigate much. For me, practicing law affords me the opportunity to leverage things I know how to do to help people accomplish things they otherwise wouldn't.
Yes, it's the basic toolset of a transactional attorney. But I enjoy it, and...
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Leta Brandes
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Denver
Leta has been a Colorado licensed attorney since 2004. Leta has dedicated her legal career to providing quality legal services to her clients and helping the most vulnerable members of our society. Leta also served as a court appointed guardian ad litem for abused and neglected children for approximately eleven years.
Awards
Leta and her team were awarded with the 2010 Attorney, Guardian ad Litem of the year for the State of Colorado by the CASA organization. Leta was also awarded the 2005 Guardian ad Litem of the year award for 17th Judicial District by the CASA organization. Leta...
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W. Neal Hollington
Parker, CO Attorney with 6 years of experience
Construction, Consumer, Personal Injury and Products Liability
The University of Georgia School of Law
Hollington Law Firm, LLC is a boutique Colorado law firm nestled in the heart of Parker, Colorado. The firm primarily handles residential construction defect and related consumer claims for Colorado home and property owners. The firm was started because ordinary Coloradans deserve a trusted legal advocate to stand up against the multi-billion dollar insurance industry and other large corporations that regularly put the profits of their investors and owners over the people who are affected by their actions.
If you live in the Denver Metropolitan Area, then you have surely seen lots of law firms advertising on TV or plastered across...
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Bradley Douglas Martin
Greeley, CO Attorney with 18 years of experience
800 8th Ave.
Suite 202
Greeley, CO 80631
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Washburn University School of Law
I have been practicing criminal defense law for 11 years. I began my practice after serving clients of Weld County Colorado for 6 years in the Colorado State Public Defender's Office. I am dedicated to providing my clients with the best defense available when they are accused of a crime.
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Daniel B. Kelley
Greeley, CO Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
University of Wyoming College of Law
Former Marine, Family man, dedicated to client service.
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Amy Antommaria
Greeley, CO Attorney with 25 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Amy received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1990 and a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies in 1992 from Valparaiso University in northwest Indiana. She completed her Juris Doctor at the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law in 1999.
After graduating from law school, Amy received an invaluable experience in the inner workings of the Colorado Judicial System as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Harlan Bockman in the 17th Judicial District. In 2001, Amy joined Jorgensen, Motycka & Lewis, P.C. as an Associate Attorney where she practiced Family Law, Real Estate Law, Probate, Collections and...
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Chelsea Deeder
Fort Collins, CO Lawyer
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
I am a Licensed Legal Paraprofessional with a solid background as a litigation paralegal, particularly in the realm of family law. Throughout my tenure as a paralegal, I developed a deep understanding of the complexities inherent in family law, recognizing the distinctiveness of each case. When Colorado introduced the Licensed Legal Paraprofessional role, I immediately saw it as the perfect opportunity to advance my career. This role allows me to combine my dedication to assisting others with my passion for the legal field.
I thrive on solving problems and embrace the challenges that come with the legal profession. My drive is...
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Marianne Blackwell
Fort Collins, CO Attorney
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Marianne Blackwell focuses her practice on representing clients in tax planning, estate planning, and charitable gift planning. Prior to returning to the practice of law, Marianne worked in higher education fundraising for over 15 years and was a former senior director in the Offices of Gift Planning with the University of Colorado and Colorado State University. In those roles, she supported the fundraising efforts of these Universities and assisted donors and their advisors in considering and designing charitable giving plans as part of their personal financial and estate planning. Ms. Blackwell graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1982 with...
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Chad Patrick Hemmat
Colorado Springs , CO Attorney with 34 years of experience
(888) 492-6342
102 South Tejon Street
Suite 1100
Colorado Springs , CO 80903
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Chad Hemmat is co-founding partner at the Denver, Colorado personal injury law firm, Anderson Hemmat, LLC.
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Jerry Sumner
Fort Collins, CO Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Regent University School of Law
After becoming an attorney, Mr. Sumner continued to teach aspiring paralegals, and has taught programs in both North Carolina and Colorado. Prior to moving to Colorado in 2000, Mr. Sumner worked for a major insurance company as in-house counsel for the claim’s department. These experiences have culminated in a wealth of experience in the areas of Workers’ Compensation and Bankruptcy. Mr. Sumner’s clients are the recipient of his excellent representation, which is made possible from his rather unique history. His talent and reputation are only complimented by his tireless effort to serve his clients. During his free time, Mr. Sumner...