George Koons III

1153 Bergen Pkwy Ste 405, Evergreen, CO

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4.8 / 5
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Education

1995
Whittier College School of Law, Doctor of Law (JD)
1990
Whittier College School of Law, Master of Laws
1987
University of Northern Colorado, Bachelor of Science (B.S.),

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4.8 7 reviews
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Efren quinonez

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11 Nov, 2022
Best lawyer out there. Great person in general. Very down to earth.
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Michael hudson

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11 Feb, 2021
Peter was a good man with a lot of heart for his clients. I will miss him.
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Jerry stevens

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03 Feb, 2021
Rest In Peace Pete. You were a damn good man. We will miss you. We already do.
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Pros
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Excellent negotiation skills and ability to get favorable outcomes for clients
“Pete negotiated the termination of my probation and got $4000 in fees waived for me.”
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Meticulous in litigation preparation and background in law enforcement
“Peter is by far the best attorney I have ever had. He is meticulous in litigation preparation. His prior law enforcement history definitely separates him from other attorneys.”
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Highly recommended by clients
“I highly recommend him." and "I'd refer him to anyone and everyone!”
Cons
As a result of the analysis of reviews about this lawyer, no significant cons were found.

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