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30 Aug, 2024 by Brian pearce
Excellent, experienced team that got me the maximum amount back on my settlement. Very professional, friendly and genuinely caring personnel that will fight for you every step of the way. Highly recommend Sloat, Nicholson & Hoover for all personal injury related claims!
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11 Apr, 2024 by Jessica
Working with the Braverman group for our family’s estate planning has been a very pleasant and easy experience for my husband and me. From the beginning of the process we were put at ease, and every question we’ve had has been answered fully and promptly to our satisfaction. Everyone we have come in contact with has been kind, knowledgeable and highly professional. We will continue to seek legal services from Braverman for any need that may arise in the future.
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04 Mar, 2024 by Bill stewart
By far the best personal injury attorney in Boulder County. Been helping my family for over 30 years.
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26 Nov, 2024 by Catherine selinsky
Highly recommended. Very knowledgeable, efficient and thorough.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Beth lang
Michelle is amazing! She has extensive experience dealing with special needs issues as they relate to trusts, wills, etc. and is truly a pleasure to work with, answering questions and providing wisdom and guidance in areas where you might not know all the options. We highly recommend her!
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22 Oct, 2024 by Linda brooks
Great experience working with Ms. Adams at Colorado family Legacy. Professional and thorough process that was completed in a timely manner. Felt she really cared and worked to provide best product for my specific situation.
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28 Sep, 2024 by Frieda heatherly
30 Mar, 2024 by Peter hiross
I am not one that readily writes reviews and will typically reserve writing them for extremely good or poor services rendered.
In this case, Luke has exceeded my expectations of my wife and myself. I first used Luke to prepare estate plans (trust, wills and power of attorney documents) seven years ago and recently had them revised). Luke continues to provide prompt and accurate services. He is easy to speak with and has an easy-going down to earth demeanor. He provided excellent council in addressing pressing concerns and puts legal terms and practices in layman terms that made it easy for us to follow. I highly recommend using Luke as an exceptional attorney and estate planner.
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31 Dec, 2023 by Christina
We worked with Luke for our wills and power of attorney. He was incredibly easy to work with and we would use him again.
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18 Dec, 2024 by Nancy marcus
I was concerned that my accident was going to be a real hassle, but Sean and Jonathan handled everything quickly and professionally. I highly recommend them if you ever need a lawyer.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Channel coming soon
They outclass all of the other attorneys I’ve ever sought out by a long shot. Quick results and was treated very politely and professionally. :)
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02 Dec, 2024 by Roshan khan bangash
You are more than a number, they treat you like a friend.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Zachari kilcoin
She is great awesome to wrk with fight her best for her clients affordable prices flexible she is all around great from my experience
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01 Nov, 2024 by Donovan sykes
Abby Brown , 5 stars ⭐️, she knows the law and she fights very hard for you. She did an amazing job with my case and we won the case . She is amazing and easy to talk to .definitely recommend her
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19 Sep, 2024 by Elizabeth endicott
I can't recommend Liz Hart enough. When you've been in an accident, the last thing you want/need is to be dealing with insurance, and Liz was such a champion, helper, and guide. She is so knowledgeable, tough, kind, communicative, and skilled at what she does. The peace I felt from knowing she was on top of things was invaluable.
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02 Feb, 2024 by Beverly petry
Our family has had several occasions to use the services of David Kirch and Emily Bowman. Mr. Kirch created wills for our blended family that solved the somewhat complicated issues of “yours, mine and ours.” Ms. Bowman updated my late mother’s will. When my mother died (at 102) she was confident that her estate would be handled as she wished. Ms. Bowman handled all details, especially things with the court system that could have been time consuming and confusing. We highly recommend this law firm for wills, trusts and estate planning.
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06 Jun, 2023 by Sheila marvel
I thoroughly enjoyed working with this firm. My attorney (G. Deffenbaugh) was professional, competent and compassionate. The firm overall made a very difficult situation tolerable. I highly recommend this law firm.
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06 Jan, 2023 by Woody packard
I enjoyed working with Emily Bowman and David Kirch. They we very responsive to all of my questions and ideas, and they took the time to make sure I understood all options. Emily was respectful to me and my situation, and I felt like my issue was important to them. It was time we’ll spent!
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06 May, 2024 by Tom and carol
Carla knows, and shares, everything we needed to know about the documents we need to leave for our survivors. It is a wonderful feeling to know that we have provided a thorough map for our heirs. Carla also helped us discern the Catholic end of life decisions we wish. She is very patient and understanding.
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15 Oct, 2023 by Mike k
I hired Carla for Estate Planning purposes. She helped me organize my thinking around this critical area and completed all pertinent documents. During the interview she took great care to fully understand my needs and wishes, explained any choices I needed to make, and summarized my final decisions for me clearly and accurately. When the paperwork was presented to me I found zero mistakes. Everything was just as we had outlined. Carla was personable and engaged throughout the process and willing to spend all the time with me that I required. The whole experience was easy and quite pleasurable actually.
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06 Sep, 2023 by Aspen
Carla and her staff were amazing from start to finish in handling Wills for my husband and I. She solved a lot of problems and made it all miraculously come together. Carla and her staff are professional, responsive, efficient, patient, and wonderful. Since we are Catholic, Carla prepared complete Catholic Wills for us. We even learned some new things along the way, which boosted our confidence in her even more. Carla is extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy, personable, and concerned about her clients. We've never met another attorney like her before, and we appreciate her so much. We will always be grateful to her, and would highly recommend her.
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15 Mar, 2024 by Anon14
Will & Ancillary Documents
Informative & easy to work with
Welcoming atmosphere
Responsive to our concerns
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30 May, 2016 by Carolyn
My husband and I are extremely pleased with Catherine Hammond and her staff. They were all very professional and explained everything thoroughly. We felt that we could trust them and we would definitely refer others for the service she offers. We also like Catherine as a person and feel that she is a very hard working and honest attorney providing very worthwhile services. We had to call a number of times to accomplish funding of different components of our trust and designating beneficiaries correctly after our trust was completed and we were always assisted in a knowledgeable, expedious and efficient manner.
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30 Dec, 2015 by Carol
Having dealt with many attorneys during my 20 year career in the legal profession, I am very impressed with Catherine Hammond and her entire firm. Catherine is extremely knowledgeable and very professional in providing her services. We attended one of her estate planning seminars with a followup appointment in which she provided clear, concise insights which were extremely beneficial in our decision-making process. Catherine treats her clients like family. She continually provides seminars to ensure that you and your Successor Trustee understand all aspects of your trust and that you keep it up-to-date. She doesn't just make the document, collect her fee, and forget about you. I know I can call her or members of her staff with questions at any time. I am proud to recommend Catherine Hammond and her firm for any estate planning service you may need. She is the best of the best!!
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11 Feb, 2025 by Chad simmons
10 Feb, 2025 by Henry garcía
Great lawyer 10/10 recommend. He and his team were very responsive and helpful. W Lawyer
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02 Jan, 2025 by Matthew stearns
I reached out to Arron Gaddis for my case, he was very helpful and professional about all my questions about my case. He was able to get me a deal for my case that worked out for me. I would highly recommend Arron Gaddis to anyone that needs professional help with there case.
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16 Mar, 2021 by Hugh
3/16/21 - Justin shepherded me through closing my sister's estate. Though by no means a large estate, my sister was very unorganized, having not paid taxes or mortgages for some time before her death, and documentation was either scattered or simply non-existent. Justin was a god-send in getting things organized, counselling me on best practices, and determining both the least painful and least costly way to settle the estate.
I cannot thank Justin enough for his patience and advice, affording me the opportunity to keep everyone in our family and her daughter informed and "up to speed" on the disposition of her assets and liabilities.
I must also add that I (and the family and my niece) were more than satisfied with Justin's reasonable fees. They say a quality lawyer is worth his weight in gold, and Justin's fees were certainly more than reasonable!
Thank you to Justin, and if you are in need of advice/services for and estate or related services, I certainly recommend Justin Dituri!
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21 Jan, 2021 by Marcia
The pandemic was an impetus to finally put my affairs in order. I turned to Justin Dituri since he was highly recommended to my sisters and me when were were dealing with a very tangled issue when settling my father’s estate.
I like the fact that the Dituri revocable living trust also included the other four documents that Suze Orman recommends for everyone: advance directive, durable power of attorney for health care, will, and durable financial power of attorney. The language of the documents seems to provide for any situation that might occur and Justin’s expertise is really all-encompassing. He charges a flat fee, broken into three payments, a good value. Funding of the trust is not included, but he is willing to advise if you wish to do it yourself. In my case, the funding was fairly simple, especially since he threw in my real estate deed. I did, though, contract to have him handle the mineral rights in my trust. This was the issue he originally straightened out for my family.
The final product is very professional. Justin has an eye for detail such as signing original documents in blue ink to distinguish them from copies, clipping together the pages I would need to provide when funding my trust, and putting my will in a plastic protector within the document to make it easily accessible. I am extremely satisfied with my trust and have already recommended him to family and friends. Most of all, I am comforted by the fact that I have everything in place to make things simple for my family in the end.
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17 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
Justin helped me with my fathers estate. It was a stressful time with some family issues, but he made it clear that he was there for me, and by my side. He was compassionate, and patient, and explained everything to me in details that I could understand. Definitely would recommend him to anyone needing a probate lawyer!
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17 Mar, 2021 by Terry
I hired Anne Jorgensen from the firm of Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C. for the purposes of an emergency and permanent guardianship hearing. Her office was always responsive and professional. You would not find a more professional office than this law firm. I would highly recommend Anne Jorgensen.
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15 Dec, 2020 by Evon
And gets down to the nitty-gritty as soon as possible. She doesn’t waste my time nor my money she asked for specific questions and will drill you until you give the specific answer. She is spot on and she knows what she’s doing.
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29 Jun, 2015 by Cindy d.
We live in Kansas and a couple of years ago, we contacted Anne Jorgensen for her assistance in settling my father's estate in Colorado. Even though we worked with Anne long distance, she and her staff always responded to our communications and concerns in a very timely manner and kept in touch with us as our case progressed. Anne doesn't hesitate to push other parties involved to get things done. She did a great job for us.
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07 Dec, 2024 by Kathy inkhamfong
Samuel did a free consult andI was able to give advice on how to approach writing our letter stating that there was a breach of inhabitability and he informed us about SB 24-094. We didn't have to break our lease and this was a huge help during a stressful time!
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26 Nov, 2024 by Bonny parke
Mr. McMechan was recommended to me by Nolo as an out-of-state lawyer who could help me register a trust in Colorado. He and his assistant Elena did so promptly and efficiently, and were quick to respond to my questions and keep me updated. I highly recommend them!
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23 Aug, 2024 by Linda s
Lifesaver! I was at my wits end after looking for an attorney to look over my paperwork for a Warranty of Habitability case. It was like looking for a needle in a haystack. I could not even get in touch with anyone at Legal-Aid or Colorado Legal Services. I went to the Colorado Bar Association and performed a guided search that brought up just 1 lawyer that fit all my criteria and it was Mr. McMechan. He answered the phone and right off the bat didn't cut corners with me. I knew what I needed, I was able to tell him and he told me what I needed to know during our initial consultation. I was so relieved and very grateful for his help and candor. If I decide to pursue a lawsuit, I will definitely choose him! Quite friendly, knowledgable and affable.
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01 Jul, 2013 by Kay
When I heard Mr. Hughes speak, I realizedI needed his services. I have property with wheat & oil
plus a home in Kansas. I have been concerned that if it isn't protected, I could lose it. My family &
I met with Mr Hughes and he outlined a plan that would protect everything. It has been a big problem
solved and I am so glad to have it planned so I wouldn't lose it. Mr. Hughes gave us guidance & help
in creating a living trust which will avoid complications & save money at my death. I am thankful I
chose Mr Hughes and his firm. I would definately recommend hin to othr=ers.
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25 Jan, 2025 by Dominick tognotti
Cost 4k for one appearance. Needed help from out of state and got fleeced. So much so that I needed to contact the State Bar which is how I know I got fleeced. If he had helped you that's great. Don't give him that much money up front if you need help from out of state. The person I spoke with at the bar can't give legal advice only told me "yes what he did is wrong," Just be careful. You may get completely ripped off if you need help from out of town. I was told it cost 3k to drop his client as a client? He thought he could just hustle me out of over 3k. A good person doesn't do these things. If he can get you out of trouble is all you care about. Fair enough. If you want a good person look elsewhere. This is not a good person. He lied, he ripped off people desperate for help. We happened to have moved and are out of state and we're in need of help. HE RIPPED US OFF with no qualms about it. I'll leave it up to the general public. Does as decent human being do this?
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17 Dec, 2024 by Deanna locke
Jeff is an excellent attorney. He helped a friend with a tough case. He was very effective in achieving a desirable outcome in a timely manner. Thank you, Jeff!
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08 Nov, 2024 by Jamison lippolis
Wolf Law is the best in town, hands down. Cassandra was extremely knowledgeable, and is clearly well connected throughout Denver and larger Colorado.
We had a very technical case, with a lot of moving pieces, and this legal team knew their stuff - I recommend this team to anyone seeking to work on their record, case, or general inquiries into any type of defense proceedings. The cost was very economical, made sense, and I felt like I got even more representation than expected. No nonsense, practicality, and a whipping of the technicals is what you want to win, they helped our family win, maybe you will be so lucky too!
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05 May, 2024 by Nathan samek
26 Apr, 2024 by Muayad aldargazaly
16 Mar, 2023 by Page weil
This law firm is the cat's pajamas. I needed some law lawyered for me, and by gum, they lawed the heck out of it. 6 stars.
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26 Feb, 2025 by Ray sanchez
Muy amables y recomendables
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22 Feb, 2025 by Catherine moring
I worked with Brogan Wallin and Aurelee Casillas on my case, and they were absolutely incredible! They helped me secure a settlement that totally helped ease the burden of a bad situation. I would totally recommend Amy G, Brogan, and Aurelee. Thanks!!!
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31 Jan, 2025 by Klara zamecnikova
Joseph Moro is an excellent attorney. He's knowledgeable, attentive to detail, and quick to reply. My husband and I used his legal services for my green card application process, which went very smoothly and, in my opinion, quickly. We will seek his legal help in the future.
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23 Dec, 2023 by Sherry guthrie
An amazing, kind, helpful attorney.
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30 Aug, 2022 by Don harris
I have used Linda McMillan for 2 estates and my personal needs and have always been happy with her service. She is completely caring, honest, and thoughtful. I highly recommend her as well as BKS Law. You can't go wrong with them.
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23 Dec, 2024 by Megan hart
My husband hired Michael for a very complex child custody case with his ex wife. We worked with Michael for 3 years because of the complexity of the case, and continued unnecessary filings on the the ex wife's side. Him and his paralegal, Benjamin, held our hands the entire way through the process. They were very attentive and responsive when we had questions. They were very knowledgable about case law, and how we could get the best outcome. In the end, my husband won the case and got pretty much everything he requested because Michael put together a solid case that could not be refuted. We hope that we never need a family attorney again, but if we do, we will absolutely return to Michael and his team!
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22 Oct, 2024 by Nate rockitter
I never imagined feeling this good leaving the courtroom this morning. Nicholas Geman turned a potential DUI into a reckless driving charge with minimal restrictions (6 month unsupervised probation, classes & community service). I don't know how he did it, but I am extremely grateful. Hopefully I will never need a lawyer, but if I do I'm contacting Geman Law.
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17 Oct, 2024 by Nick herbst
Working with the team at Geman Law was so helpful and easy. I worked directly with Nicolas and Sarah, and from start to finish the communication was fantastic. I always have a lot of questions about everything and they’re happy to talk through every single one of them, keeping my mind at ease about the whole situation and throughout the process.
They also don’t just settle at the first sign of an offer, they want to be sure you get what the case should be worth. Not only did they do that for me, but they beat my expectations by a long shot. I’m extremely happy with them and the results, I highly recommend them to anyone else.
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31 Jul, 2024 by Adam
I spoke with Cody about my case and he told me he would gladly take it and do everything he could to get the case dismissed, it took a little time of course but he sure enough beat my entire case. I would recommend him to anyone.
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02 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
Cody was extremely helpful in my case. It was a relief having Cody's guidance on legal matters!
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15 Sep, 2022 by Aaron
Mr. Knifer was committed and knowledgeable regarding a trespassing charge I was involved in. He is very straight to the point, accurate and very informative about law. Great communication, honest, efficient!
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06 Apr, 2016 by Richard and lynn
Liz has done an outstanding job in revising our Wills, Trusts and other Estate planning documentation. Specifically, as the family situation has changed, Liz has updated, consolidated and clarified the multiple applicable documents. She has also provided guidance and support in developing Letters of Instruction and Memorandum of Disposition of Personal Property. Most importantly, Liz coordinated with our financial investment company to ensure that the provisions stipulated in the Will and Trust documents were understood by that company and could be implemented. We wholeheartedly compliment Liz for the extensive work she performed in our Estate planning efforts.
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26 Feb, 2015 by Julie and peter
Liz Lane was a pleasure to work with. She is professional, personable, knowledgable, and she expertly guided us through this important process. The end result is peace of mind.
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24 Feb, 2015 by Kurt
Liz created a Will, POA docs, and Living Wills for both my wife and I, she did this in a timely and professional manner. She did a great job in handling aspects of childcare, spouses, trusts, etc and we are happy to recommend her.
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13 Dec, 2024 by Caroline volkman
Cynthia was quick to respond, compassionate and professional. With Cynthia on our side, we were able to achieve all of our goals. She truly cares about her clients and advocates for their rights! If I need help in the future, I will definitely call the Law Office of Cynthia Wellbrock. I highly recommend her. Thank you so much, Cynthia Wellbrock!
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06 Dec, 2024 by Turja banks
I have worked with Eric Steele and this law firm for almost a year and they have been nothing short of phenomenal in helping my 83 year old mother win her case. The patience and excellent communication skills from Eric helped us through the challenges around her injury. They possess the skills and experience needed for our personal injury case. We will forever be grateful that they took us on when no one else would, thank you for everything!
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28 Nov, 2024 by Ralphdry
I reach this law office of Cinthia searching online for a good attorney who can represent me. The lady name Cinthya amaze me, she said we are not taking new patients, I thought I call a medical clinic, she hang up the phone twice, after my tird intend I went to the voice mail to leave a messenge. Unprofessional
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26 Aug, 2024 by Linda arnold
We are long-time clients of Mr. Williams. He drafted wills and powers of attorney for me and my husband years ago, and it was time for an update. His staff scheduled us in right away. Mr. Williams reviewed the deed to our house to make sure it was titled right so we wouldn't have problems in the future. He talked to us about our assets, which had grown over the years, and ensured that we properly named beneficiaries on investment accounts. He explained the difference between a will and trusts, and we decided to keep it to wills. Mr. Williams helped guide us about where our property will go and who will handle our things when we pass away. He drafted our documents and took the time to hand-deliver drafts to our house, so we had plenty of time to review them before we signed them. At the signing, Mr Williams took us through all of the documents and explained them thoroughly. His paralegal made copies and put the originals and copies in a new portfolio, so our documents are together in one place. We are very pleased with the work he did and how he explained everything. He was very knowledgeable, professional and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend this law firm.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Stephen wyatt
Incompetent and rude. We requested Gordon to draw up a will and other documents. Upon our request, my wife asked to review documents for errors. Gordon stated he would email the documents to my wife, but he did not. Gordon made the simplest errors in even scheduling the meeting to sign the documents, which was a huge red flag. It gets worse. My wife sat down for approximately 30 seconds and found over a dozen errors in her documents and mine. Again, we were told we would get the documents prior to this meeting to review. This proved our point. While working with Gordon to fix the numerous errors he made, we kept finding more errors!!! For 350.00 we thought there was better quality. My wife stopped the meeting, and we refused to continue. While refusing, Godon became very rude and defensive of his own errors!!!!! Ridiculous!!!!! Complete waste of our time. Now, we have to find a competent attorney's office that can handle a simple last will and power of attorney paperwork. If I could give a negative rating, I would. These are facts, not opinions.
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12 Jul, 2024 by Veronica pira
06 Dec, 2024 by Jenna loftus
Michael Kossen is hands down the best.
From the first day I called him to 11 months later he has been the most professional, attentive, and didn’t make me feel like I was just another case. He helped me through absolutely everything as I was so clueless through the whole thing. I can’t say more good things about him. So glad I chose him and had him to keep me calm and sane during the worst year of my life. He goes above and beyond for his clients!
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14 Nov, 2024 by Agirlinaplace fromaplace
Mike is so professional, detailed, thorough, kind, and truly top notch! He helped me with a matter that happened years ago, and that matter caused me serious stress and extreme insecurity. He erased the stress and insecurity for me, and allowed me to start fresh. I highly recommend him for anyone wanting help sealing a record. He is affordable, straight up, and mostly, profound with his communication and updates. I'll never forget him, or what he helped me accomplish. Thank you so much Mike! You are truly my hero and I can't thank you enough!
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03 Oct, 2024 by Jeremiah balser
Above & beyond...is the best way to describe Michael. From our very first point of contact, Michael was engaged & focused. I never felt like "just another case number" along the way. Michael had us VERY prepared on the day we went to court, & our outcome was exactly what I was wanting - case dismissed! I've never really been a big fan of attorneys, but Michael showed my family & I that if you find the right one, you can acquire a great attorney, as well as a guy that really goes to work for you & your best interest. I would absolutely recommend Michael! He's a cool guy too. 😀🤘
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06 Jan, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Steinhoff successfully and efficiently repaired an estate which another attorney had neglected for nearly 3 years, allowing my sister and I to finally receive full title to our deceased father's house. Finally, some well deserved closure. Thank you Mr. Steinhoff, I will recommend you to all I know and will surely contact you should I need an attorney again.
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26 Feb, 2013 by Bob
I am a lawyer that practices in the area of estate planning and elder law. I occasionally run into a problem that I need help with. I have not found a question that Dave Steinhoff does not know the asnwer to. Other lawyers consult him because he is the expert. Individual clients should too.
I have recently testified for him in a probate case where he was the trial attorney. He won his case and did a fantastic job in the trial preparation (which is the key to winning in litigation) and in the courtroom.
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18 Dec, 2012 by Hugh
This was a very welcome effort to settle a trust that was locked until a certain age for me and my siblings. We had given up hope until David tired a different approach and worked with the bank.
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25 Jun, 2023 by Tim
When getting a divorce the outcome is probably 90% is decided before you hire a lawyer. I contacted 2 other lawyers prior to finding Mrs. Howell and the only conversation was only price and retainer. My first meeting with Mrs. Howell was questions about the issues some history and a guesstimate of the outcome and then the price and retainer. Mrs. Howell makes herself highly visible throughout the process. Her pace is extremely fast to help keeping the billable hours as low as possible. She stepped up to do process my wife layer would normally do to reduce the cost the overall lawyer cost. Another major item is her negotiating skills to help change the outcome. Nobody wants this but what it could have been verses the final decision I am pleased with. She is Awesome at what she does.
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03 Dec, 2022 by Gretchen
I am 80 years old, and needed a specific lawyer for elder will information. Donnia Howell was fantastic, delightful, caring and confident. My will documents were finished without a rush, She explained everything completely and easily. I had a happy experience getting this done with a person I truly liked and completely trusted. Her office is relaxing and she also had free parking right in front of the office.
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06 May, 2019 by Renee
I wish I would have known Donnia 16 years ago when my husband first filed for divorce! I was referred to Donnia by a friend to help with a child support modification issue that I was faced with. She was so kind and compassionate and really helped me work through the situation I was currently facing. She has a warmth about her that makes you feel like you've known her forever; however, she's very professional and knows how to help you navigate the crazy legal system. I highly recommend Donnia Howell!
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07 May, 2019 by Scott
Top notch work from Sarah. She's very smart, tough when necessary and able to quickly grasp the situation and address is with the right solutions. I not only would hire her again, I have her on retainer.
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15 Nov, 2018 by Carly
I had the opportunity to work with Sarah on a real estate transaction where she was appointed as the Trustee. The level of integrity and thoroughness she displayed throughout the transaction was impecable. I was so impressed that my husband and I have decided to work with her in drafting our wills.
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22 Aug, 2018 by Janine
We are a small software company and were looking to revise our user agreement as well as our terms of use policy. She was fast and thorough through-out the whole project. She asked the right questions up front and didn't waste time putting this together for us. She did the research and customized these policies for our needs. I was pleased that she didn't cut corners by just finding a generic terms of use and privacy policy. I highly recommend her to other small businesses needing legal advice.
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07 Jun, 2024 by Linda and lowell
Tamra prepared our Wills and Power Attorney, both financial and medical In a timely and efficient time period. While answering our many questions. The cost was appropriate.
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12 Jun, 2021 by David
We met Tamra many years ago while working at ATT. She was a suggest lawyer to consult through our union benefits. We had a will made to protect ourselves and assets. As we have aged and our family situation changed, we have worked with Tamra over the years to keep our wills current. It is always easy working with Tamra and her staff.
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19 Apr, 2016 by Bryan & susan
We recently relocated to Broomfield County and had previously written our own wills and medical powers-of-attorney. Now retired we wanted legal help to create a Family Trust and avoid any probate procedures. We got a recommendation from various sources and interviewed Tamra. We immediately determined she had the experience and patience we were looking for. She and her staff provided timely advice and documents to allow us to continually make progress and finalize a well prepared Family Trust supported by new wills and powers-of-attorney consistent with Colorado law. She was easy to communicate with on an ongoing basis and we had three detail meetings that really helped us understand and get advice. We would recommend Tamra for any Elder or Estate Law needs.
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21 Jul, 2014 by Ann
Michelle went above and beyond what was required during the application/determination process of obtaining Medicaid for my parents. The determination took over a year and despite this long time frame, Michelle continued to be current with the case. She was professional, knowlegeable, and courteous during the whole process. She is a very genuine person and her confidence seems so natural -- a result of her excellent preparation and strong knowledge.
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02 Jun, 2014 by Jack
Michelle was extremely courteous, knowledgeable and helpful in the preparation of all the paperwork and communications with the Colorado Medicaid agencies involved with getting my wife admitted to a nursing home. I would highly recommend "Shupe and Associates" elder law firm and Ms. Smith in particular. Thank you.
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28 May, 2014 by Ted
I hired Michelle to clean up title issues on some properties and probate issues. She was fast and prompt in answering questions and getting the proper documents recorded.
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22 Jan, 2023 by Carol
Ron was a lifelong, personal friend of my husband who passed away in March of 2020. He became a very special friend of mine. I was at a loss at the mere shock of my husband’s unexpected and sudden death. Ron helped me wade through my husband’s Trust and all of the responsibilities that I found myself having to deal with. I don’t know what I would have done without his legal expertise. Ron helped to keep me focused as I found myself oftentimes walking in a fog so much of the time for months after my husband died. Ron is the best and one of the nicest and kindest men I have ever met. He will always have a special place in my heart.
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05 Jun, 2015 by Pat
Mr. Ronald Brotzman (Ron) has been our legal counsel for over two decades and has really been there for us. Ron has provided council on family trusts and estates numerous times -- both our parents and ours. Ron has created estate plans for us including family trusts, wills, power of attorney documents and helped transfer estate property. He has been very helpful clarifying, and sometimes debunking, the cloud of legal information you come across on the internet. Ron has setup multiple LLC’s for our businesses and provided general legal counsel on potential disputes. When warranted he recommends other specialist, i.e., patent attorneys, etc.
Most importantly, Ron is our first step in anything legal.
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19 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
I have known Ron Brotzman for over 20 years and during that time he has handled a number of different legal matters for me. He is very knowledgeable about many facets of the law, especially in dealing with wills, trusts, and family law. He worked with my mother and myself in rewriting our wills and living wills, durable and medical Powers of Attorney, and Revocable Trusts. He gave us a variety of options as to how these could be set up and gave us his advice on what would be the best way and told us why. When I had an issue with a beneficiary, he helped me to figure out the best way to handle it. He is very approachable and quickly responds to any questions that I have. I know that he is looking out for my best interests and I am thankful to have him on my side. I highly recommend Ron to anyone needing an attorney.
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20 Sep, 2017 by Lynn
My aging parents needed updated wills and a trust for real estate, and I was referred to Dave by a friend. We had our initial meeting with Dave a few years ago to discuss their individual desires. The meeting could be described as 'painful' at best, since my parents had made decisions as to their respective beneficiaries without discussion between themselves before the meeting. There was a look of shock on both my parents' faces as they each described how they wanted their property divided. Dave was extremely sensitive to the situation when he realized there was more going on than just a standard will and trust for two people in their 80s. He very diplomatically pointed out the possible legal issues with their choices of beneficiaries and how they wanted property disposed, and also brought up in a sensitive manner the personal ramifications. After a very frank and robust discussion, both parents were satisfied with Dave's recommendations, and the wills and trust were put in place.
My mother passed away a few years after the meeting. Dave and his paralegal Brenda were very responsive to my needs as executor and trustee, which was complicated by my living out of state. They arranged their schedules so I could meet with them when I was in town. Dave was pragmatic in advising me as to what I could/should handle versus what they could do as lawyers for my mother and the trust. I got the sense that he was not looking to do simple tasks just to generate billable hours. They responded quickly to questions about forms to be filed, possible issues with the trust selling the family home, and additional documents needed by the realtor.
It is very hard when a parent passes away, and the groundwork laid by Dave a few years ago made the estate settlement process less complicated than it would have been without the will and trust. Dave and Brenda helped throughout the settlement process, from the time of her death to the trust distribution. Working with them was one of the more pleasant aspects during this trying time.
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13 Feb, 2012 by Chris
Dave Osterman is one of the finest attorney's I've worked with. He came recommended to me by a friend, who Dave had just completed a Living Trust for. Dave's fee structure was simple and he delivered far more value than I felt he charged. The Living Trust he prepared for my wife and I was incredibly detailed and covered aspects of our assets I had not even thought of. He continues to answer questions on my trust, to this day, years after preparing it. I would highly recommend Dave to anyone, particularly with a large portfolio of assets.
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17 Aug, 2011 by Anonymous
Since I first hired Dave, he has been extremely helpful, answering numerous questions by phone at no charge even though they were not always related to the original issue.
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What an Elder Law Lawyer Can Do for You
An elder law lawyer specializes in legal issues that affect older adults, their families, and caregivers. These lawyers handle a broad range of topics, including estate planning, Medicaid and Medicare, long-term care planning, guardianship, elder abuse, and retirement planning. The goal of an elder law lawyer is to protect the rights, finances, and well-being of elderly individuals and to help them plan for future healthcare and financial security.
If you or a loved one is aging and facing challenges related to healthcare, finances, or legal matters, an elder law lawyer can provide essential guidance to protect your rights and interests as you age.
When Should I Hire an Elder Law Lawyer?
Hiring an elder law lawyer can be beneficial in many situations where older adults need help with legal, financial, or healthcare-related decisions. Common reasons to hire an elder law lawyer include:
- Estate planning: If you want to create or update a will, set up trusts, or ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, an elder law lawyer can help with comprehensive estate planning.
- Medicaid and Medicare planning: If you need help qualifying for Medicaid to cover long-term care or need advice on navigating Medicare benefits, a lawyer can guide you through the application process and protect your assets.
- Long-term care planning: If you’re concerned about paying for nursing home care or assisted living, a lawyer can help you create a financial plan and explore options for government assistance.
- Guardianship or conservatorship: If a family member is unable to make decisions due to age-related cognitive issues, an elder law lawyer can assist in setting up legal guardianship or conservatorship to ensure their care.
- Elder abuse and exploitation: If you or a loved one is experiencing physical, emotional, or financial abuse, an elder law lawyer can help you take legal action to stop the abuse and recover damages.
- Retirement planning: Elder law lawyers can assist with planning for retirement, including managing pensions, Social Security, and other retirement income.
- Special needs planning: If you have a disabled family member who requires special care, an elder law lawyer can help create trusts or other legal arrangements to ensure their long-term financial and healthcare needs are met.
What Does an Elder Law Lawyer Do?
An elder law lawyer provides a wide range of legal services to help older adults and their families navigate the complexities of aging, healthcare, and estate planning. Their responsibilities often include:
- Drafting wills and trusts: Creating legal documents that outline how an individual’s assets will be distributed after death, ensuring that their wishes are honored.
- Medicaid and Medicare planning: Helping clients protect their assets while qualifying for government benefits to cover healthcare and long-term care costs.
- Establishing guardianships: Assisting families in setting up guardianship or conservatorship for loved ones who are unable to make decisions due to mental or physical incapacity.
- Protecting against elder abuse: Investigating claims of elder abuse or financial exploitation and representing the victim in legal actions to stop the abuse and seek compensation.
- Planning for long-term care: Developing strategies to cover the costs of nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care options without exhausting the elder’s financial resources.
- Managing probate and estate administration: Guiding families through the probate process to ensure that the decedent’s assets are distributed according to the law and their wishes.
- Setting up advance directives: Helping clients establish healthcare directives and powers of attorney to ensure their medical and financial decisions are carried out if they become incapacitated.
How Are Elder Law Lawyers Paid?
Elder law lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the case and the type of legal work involved. Common payment structures include:
- Hourly rate: Many elder law lawyers charge by the hour, especially for tasks such as drafting documents, handling legal disputes, or providing ongoing legal advice. Hourly rates typically range from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and location.
- Flat fee: For specific tasks, such as drafting a will or setting up a trust, some lawyers charge a flat fee. This can range from $500 to $5,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the estate plan.
- Retainer: For long-term legal representation, such as managing a trust or handling guardianship matters, a lawyer may charge a retainer, which is an upfront payment that covers future legal work.
- Contingency fee: In some elder abuse or financial exploitation cases, a lawyer may work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they recover compensation for the client. This fee is typically a percentage of the settlement or damages awarded.
Be sure to discuss fees with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand how you will be billed and what the total cost of services might be.
How Much Does an Elder Law Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring an elder law lawyer varies depending on the complexity of the case, the lawyer’s experience, and the fee structure. General cost estimates include:
- Simple estate planning: Drafting basic documents, such as a will or power of attorney, may cost between $500 and $2,000, depending on the complexity of the client’s assets and wishes.
- Complex estate planning: Setting up more advanced estate plans, such as revocable or irrevocable trusts, Medicaid planning, or special needs trusts, can range from $2,000 to $10,000 or more.
- Guardianship or conservatorship: Legal fees for setting up guardianship or conservatorship often range from $2,000 to $5,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the case and whether disputes arise.
- Medicaid planning: Legal fees for Medicaid planning can range from $1,500 to $10,000, depending on the level of asset protection needed and the complexity of the individual’s financial situation.
Always ask for an estimate of fees during your initial consultation to ensure you understand how much the legal services will cost.
Top Questions to Ask an Elder Law Lawyer
Before hiring an elder law lawyer, it’s important to ask the right questions to ensure they have the experience and expertise needed to handle your case. Key questions to ask include:
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What experience do you have with elder law cases?
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How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, a flat fee, or a retainer, and ask for a detailed estimate of the total cost. -
What is the best approach for my case?
Ask for an honest assessment of your situation and what legal strategies the lawyer recommends. -
How long will the process take?
Whether it’s drafting an estate plan or setting up a guardianship, ask the lawyer how long they expect the process to take. -
Will you handle my case personally?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle parts of the case. Make sure you know who will be working on your case directly. -
What documents should I bring to the consultation?
Ask the lawyer what documentation or information you should prepare for your consultation, such as medical records, financial statements, or prior legal documents.
How to Check the Credibility of an Elder Law Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable elder law lawyer, follow these steps to verify their credentials and experience:
- Check their bar status: Verify with your state bar association that the lawyer is licensed to practice and has no history of disciplinary actions.
- Look for elder law experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in elder law and have experience with cases similar to yours.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for client reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about the lawyer’s professionalism and success rate.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who have worked with them on elder law issues.
- Check for certifications: Look for certifications or affiliations with organizations such as the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), which can indicate the lawyer’s dedication to elder law.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first consultation with an elder law lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- Existing estate planning documents: If you have a will, trust, or power of attorney in place, bring copies for the lawyer to review.
- Financial records: Provide details of your assets, including bank accounts, investments, real estate, and retirement accounts, as well as any debts.
- Medical information: If the case involves guardianship or Medicaid planning, bring relevant medical records that detail the individual's health condition and care needs.
- Insurance policies: Bring information about health insurance, long-term care insurance, and any other relevant policies.
- Questions for the lawyer: Write down any questions you have about your legal needs, the process, and the lawyer’s fees.
- List of family members or beneficiaries: Prepare a list of the individuals you want to include in your estate plan or who will be affected by the legal process.
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer assess your situation more effectively and receive the best legal advice tailored to your needs.
