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Donelson Ciancio & Goodwin, P.C. is a Colorado law firm dedicated to exceptional service, for the benefit of all.

At DCG, we measure success by our ability to work as a team on your behalf; we continually reach across our different areas of practice to provide the most comprehensive legal support available. We offer representation in most major areas of law, including, but not limited to:

Corporate and Business entity formation and planning;

Estate and Tax planning;

Trusts;

Probate;

Liquor Licensing;

Real Estate;

Family Law, Divorce, Adoption;

Personal Injury;

Wrongful Death Claims;

Criminal, Civil, and Commercial Litigation, Negotiation and Mediation;

Employer/Employee matters.

By forming strategic alliances with law firms and other professionals and holding highly visible public service positions, we have built a reputation in our community as a trusted resource in virtually all areas that affect the personal and professional lives of our clients.

As a result, our clients have come to expect the exceptional service that is our mission, making us the law firm of choice for the Front Range.

Statement of Practice

Business and Corporate Law, Contract Law, Taxation, Negotiation, Personal Injury, Employment Law, Criminal Defense, Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Disputes, Domestic Relations, Family Law, Consumer Law, Probate, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Real Estate, Mediation, False Advertising, False Advertising, Elder Law, Dealer and Distributor Termination, False Advertising, Elder Law, Dealer and Distributor Termination, Alcoholic Beverage Law, Alcoholic Beverage Control, Dram Shop Liability, Liquor Liability, Liquor Licensing, Local Liquor Options, Arbitration, Mediation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Antitrust, Competition, Deceptive Trade Practices, Price-Fixing, Unfair Trade, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure, Commercial Real Estate Litigation, Complex and Multi-District Litigation, Computers and Software, Computer Fraud, Construction Law, Architectural Law, Construction and Design Law, Construction and Surety Law, Construction Arbitration, Construction Claims, Construction Defects, Construction Equipment Liability, Construction Liens, Construction Liability, Construction Litigation, Construction Mediation, Contractor Performance Bonds, Contractors Liability, Materialmens Liens, Mechanics Liens, Public Construction Law, Consumer Law, Consumer Arbitration, Consumer Fraud, Consumer Litigation, Contracts, Breach of Contract, Contract Fraud, Contract Litigation, Copyrights, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Copyright Licensing, Copyright Protection, Copyright Registration, Corporate Law, Closely Held Corporations, Corporate Criminal Law, Corporate Formation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Litigation, Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Organization, Corporate Planning, Corporate Successions, Corporate Taxation, Family Corporations, Incorporation, Small Business Corporations, Criminal Law, Assault and Battery, Civil Forfeiture, Criminal Appeals, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Forfeiture, Criminal Fraud, Drivers License Suspension, Driving While Intoxicated, DUI/DWI, Expungements, Felonies, Federal Criminal Law, Hit and Run, Homicide, Manslaughter, Misdemeanors, Money Laundering, Murder, Parole and Probation, Post-Conviction Remedies, Search and Seizure, Shoplifting, Stalking, Theft, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Homicide, Weapons Charges, Wire Fraud, Drug Crimes, Drugs and Narcotics, False Advertising, Elder Law, Dealer and Distributor Termination, Alcoholic Beverage Law, Alcoholic Beverage Control, Dram Shop Liability, Liquor Liability, Liquor Licensing, Local Liquor Options, Arbitration, Mediation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Antitrust, Competition, Deceptive Trade Practices, Price-Fixing, Unfair Trade, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure, Commercial Real Estate Litigation, Complex and Multi-District Litigation, Computers and Software, Computer Fraud, Construction Law, Architectural Law, Construction and Design Law, Construction and Surety Law, Construction Arbitration, Construction Claims, Construction Defects, Construction Equipment Liability, Construction Liens, Construction Liability, Construction Litigation, Construction Mediation, Contractor Performance Bonds, Contractors Liability, Materialmens Liens, Mechanics Liens, Public Construction Law, Consumer Law, Consumer Arbitration, Consumer Fraud, Consumer Litigation, Contracts, Breach of Contract, Contract Fraud, Contract Litigation, Copyrights, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Copyright Licensing, Copyright Protection, Copyright Registration, Corporate Law, Closely Held Corporations, Corporate Criminal Law, Corporate Formation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Litigation, Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Organization, Corporate Planning, Corporate Successions, Corporate Taxation, Family Corporations, Incorporation, Small Business Corporations, Criminal Law, Assault and Battery, Civil Forfeiture, Criminal Appeals, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Forfeiture, Criminal Fraud, Drivers License Suspension, Driving While Intoxicated, DUI/DWI, Expungements, Felonies, Federal Criminal Law, Hit and Run, Homicide, Manslaughter, Misdemeanors, Money Laundering, Murder, Parole and Probation, Post-Conviction Remedies, Search and Seizure, Shoplifting, Stalking, Theft, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Homicide, Weapons Charges, Wire Fraud, Drug Crimes, Drugs and Narcotics, Eminent Domain, Condemnation, Employee Benefits, Environmental Law, Internet Law, Internet Crimes, Investment Law, Labor and Employment, Age Discrimination in Employment, Americans with Disabilities Act, Confidentiality Agreements, Covenants Not To Compete, Disability Discrimination, Employee Rights, Employer Rights, Employment Breach of Contract, Employment Claims, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Employment Litigation, Employment Mediation, Employment Termination, Employment Rights, Noncompete Litigation, Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation, Agreements, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower Litigation, Wrongful Termination, Leases and Leasing, Landlord and Tenant Law, Commercial Landlord and Tenant Law, Evictions, Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Attorney Discipline, Attorney Grievances, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Complex Litigation, Defense Litigation, Federal Civil Litigation, Federal Litigation, Long-Arm Litigation, Trial Practice, Medical Malpractice, Birth Trauma, Medical Negligence, Medical-Legal Law, Medication Errors, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, False Advertising, Elder Law, Dealer and Distributor Termination, Alcoholic Beverage Law, Alcoholic Beverage Control, Dram Shop Liability, Liquor Liability, Liquor Licensing, Local Liquor Options, Arbitration, Mediation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Antitrust, Competition, Deceptive Trade Practices, Price-Fixing, Unfair Trade, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure, Commercial Real Estate Litigation, Complex and Multi-District Litigation, Computers and Software, Computer Fraud, Construction Law, Architectural Law, Construction and Design Law, Construction and Surety Law, Construction Arbitration, Construction Claims, Construction Defects, Construction Equipment Liability, Construction Liens, Construction Liability, Construction Litigation, Construction Mediation, Contractor Performance Bonds, Contractors Liability, Materialmens Liens, Mechanics Liens, Public Construction Law, Consumer Law, Consumer Arbitration, Consumer Fraud, Consumer Litigation, Contracts, Breach of Contract, Contract Fraud, Contract Litigation, Copyrights, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Copyright Licensing, Copyright Protection, Copyright Registration, Corporate Law, Closely Held Corporations, Corporate Criminal Law, Corporate Formation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Litigation, Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Organization, Corporate Planning, Corporate Successions, Corporate Taxation, Family Corporations, Incorporation, Small Business Corporations, Criminal Law, Assault and Battery, Civil Forfeiture, Criminal Appeals, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Forfeiture, Criminal Fraud, Drivers License Suspension, Driving While Intoxicated, DUI/DWI, Expungements, Felonies, Federal Criminal Law, Hit and Run, Homicide, Manslaughter, Misdemeanors, Money Laundering, Murder, Parole and Probation, Post-Conviction Remedies, Search and Seizure, Shoplifting, Stalking, Theft, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Homicide, Weapons Charges, Wire Fraud, Drug Crimes, Drugs and Narcotics, Eminent Domain, Condemnation, Employee Benefits, Environmental Law, Internet Law, Internet Crimes, Investment Law, Labor and Employment, Age Discrimination in Employment, Americans with Disabilities Act, Confidentiality Agreements, Covenants Not To Compete, Disability Discrimination, Employee Rights, Employer Rights, Employment Breach of Contract, Employment Claims, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Employment Litigation, Employment Mediation, Employment Termination, Employment Rights, Noncompete Litigation, Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation, Agreements, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower Litigation, Wrongful Termination, Leases and Leasing, Landlord and Tenant Law, Commercial Landlord and Tenant Law, Evictions, Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Attorney Discipline, Attorney Grievances, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Complex Litigation, Defense Litigation, Federal Civil Litigation, Federal Litigation, Long-Arm Litigation, Trial Practice, Medical Malpractice, Birth Trauma, Medical Negligence, Medical-Legal Law, Medication Errors, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Mortgage Law, Commercial Mortgages, Mortgage Banking Law, Mortgage Bankruptcy, Mortgage Foreclosure, Mortgage Lien Foreclosure, Mortgage Workouts, Partnership Law, Family Limited Partnerships, Family Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Partnership Dissolution, Partnership Formation, Partnership Organization, Partnership Taxation, Personal Injury, Accidents, Automobile Negligence, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Bodily Injury, Bus Accidents, Brain Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Commercial Vehicle Liability, Cumulative Trauma, Head Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries, Pedestrian Injuries, Personal Injury Appeals, Personal Injury Arbitration, Personal Injury Defense, Personal Injury Mediation, Wrongful Death, Probate, Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Probate Taxation, Real Estate, Easements, Taxation, Estate and Gift Taxation, Federal Tax Controversies, Tax Appeals, Tax Litigation, Trusts and Estates Taxation, Trademarks, Trusts and Estates, Contested Trusts and Estates, Decedents Estates, Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Estate Settlements, Family Trusts, Family Wealth Transfer, Trust Administration, Trust Litigation, Trust Planning, Wealth Planning, Wealth Preservation, Wills, Contested Wills, Inheritance, Living Wills, Taxation, Accounting Law, Ad Valorem Tax, Criminal Taxation, Criminal Tax Audits, Employment Tax, Estate and Gift Taxation, Excise Tax, Federal Estate and Gift Taxation, Federal Tax Controversies, Federal Income Tax, Federal Taxation, Fiduciary Income Tax, Generation Skipping Tax, Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits, Income Tax, Individual Taxation, Inheritance Tax, Like Kind Exchanges, Local Taxation, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Low Income Tax Credits, New Markets Tax Credits, Personal Property Taxation, Property Tax, Property Tax Abatement, Property Tax Appeals, Property Tax Assessments, Sales and Use Tax, State Income Tax, State Tax Controversies, State Taxation, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Certiorari, Tax Collection, Tax Controversies, Tax Credits, Tax Deferred Exchanges, Tax Evasion, Tax Fraud, Tax Incentives, Tax Law, Tax Legislation, Tax Litigation, Tax Planning, Tax Shelters, Transfer Tax, Trusts and Estates Taxation.

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Address

8001 Arista Place, Suite 400, West Office Entry
Broomfield, CO 80021, (Broomfield Co.)

Phone

Phone: 303-450-1665
303-451-0300
Toll Free: 866-658-7517
Fax: 303-457-1175
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Website

http://www.colo-law.com

Office Hours

Monday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

SHAREHOLDERS

Stephen W. Donelson (Shareholder) born Westminster, Colorado, August 28, 1961; admitted to bar, 1991, Colorado; 1994, U.S. Tax Court. Education: University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., 1983; M.B.A., 1990); University of Denver (J.D., 1991; LL.M., 1992). Steve was admitted to the Colorado Bar in 1991 and the U.S. Tax Court in 1994. He received his B.A. from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1983, his M.B.A. in 1990, his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of Denver in 1991, and his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in 1992. Steve started his practice in downtown Denver in 1992, and since then, has committed himself to attracting, developing, and retaining an ever-increasing pool of outstanding legal talent with whom to serve the community. Professional/Community Affiliations A Colorado native, Steve has held many distinctive leadership positions within Metro Denver communities including: Board President, Northglenn Neighborhood Development Corporation Board Member and former Chairman, Front Range Community College Foundation Member and 2005-2006 President, Westminster 7:10 Rotary Club Former Chairman, Metro Transit Political Action Committee. Former Co-Chairman, Metro North Chamber of Commerce Business and Governmental Affairs Committee. Former Member, Community Advisory Board of Directors, Foothills Bank, N.A. Director, Broomfield Public Safety Recognition Foundation. Member, Board of Directors, Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center, 1997-1998. Member: The Colorado Bar Association; Adams County Bar Association; Denver Bar Association (Co-Chairman, Law Office Management Committee, 1996-1997). Practice Areas: Business Law; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions; Taxation; Trusts and Estates; Probate Law.Email: Stephen W. Donelson

Gene A. Ciancio (Shareholder) born Denver, Colorado, July 29, 1946; admitted to bar, 1972, Colorado. Education: University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., 1969); University of Denver (J.D., 1971). Gene was admitted to the Colorado Bar in 1972. He received his B.A. from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1969, and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of Denver in 1971. From 1976 through 1995, Gene was a Municipal Judge for the city of Thornton, as well as in private practice. That experience, coupled with his extensive career as a litigator, has given him a perspective from both sides of the bench that greatly serves his clients. Professional/Community Affiliations Gene Ciancio was born in Denver, Colorado on July 29, 1946, and has strong family roots in the area, especially in Adams County, where he was raised and currently resides. The Ciancio family has been deeply involved, both socially and politically, in the community for over 100 years. Following in the footsteps of his parents, Frank and Mary Ciancio, who made such a significant and lasting impact on the community, that they were affectionately called "Mr. and Mrs. Adams County", Gene has stepped up to serve a vast array of causes, including: Recipient of the 2008 Access Housing Humanitarian of the Year Award Key fundraiser for the Community Reach Center Board Member, Westminster Legacy Foundation, 2008-present Member, Metropolitan Football Stadium District, Board of Directors, 1997 - Present Member of the Judicial Performance Commission, 17th Judicial District (chairperson) 2006-present Eagle Member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Municipal Court Judge, City of Thornton, Colorado 1979-1995 Member, Judicial Selection Committee, Seventeenth Judicial District, 1976-1982 Chairman of Election Campaign to approve new Adams County Courthouse, 1991-1998 President, Board of Directors, Adams Community Mental Health Center, 1990-1993 Member, Board of Directors, Adams Community Mental Health Center, 1980-1984. Member: Adams County (Vice President, 1973-1974; President, 1975-1976) and Colorado (Member, Board of Governors, 1976-1977) Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Criminal Law; Civil Litigation; Personal Injury Law; Liquor Licensing Issues (New Licenses and Violations).Email: Gene A. Ciancio

Daniel T. Goodwin (Shareholder) born Denver, Colorado, April 1, 1945; admitted to bar, 1970, Nebraska and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; 1972, Colorado, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit. Education: Creighton University (B.A., 1967; J.D., 1970). Dan was admitted to the Nebraska Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, in 1970. He was admitted to the Colorado Bar, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, in 1972. He received his B.A. from Creighton University in 1967, and his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Creighton Law School in 1970. Dan began his private practice in Omaha, Nebraska with Fraiser, Stryker, Marshall, & Veach in June, 1970. He returned to Denver in 1972 as an associate for Flowers & Creamer and then opened his own office in March, 1973. He joined forces with John Dailey and Clive O'Leary in 1974 and the firm of Dailey, Goodwin & O'Leary continued in practice in southeast Denver until the retirement of Mr. O'Leary in 1998. Dan again opened his own practice until he met Steve Donelson in late 2000. The firm of Donelson & Goodwin opened its doors in early 2001, and has since grown to its present size and configuration by dedicating its efforts to providing strong leadership and clear direction to its clients and the surrounding community. Professional/Community Affiliations Dan is a native of Colorado, and has lent support to many community organizations, including: Legal Advisor, Former Chairman, Board of Directors - Metro North Chamber of Commerce Member, Board of Directors, Adams 12 Five Star School Foundation Colorado Bar Association, Chair, Inter-professional Committee, 2001. Member: Denver Bar Association; The Colorado Bar Association (Chair, Inter-professional Committee, 2001). Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Personal Injury Law; Employment Law; Business Law and Mediation; Corporate Law.Email: Daniel T. Goodwin

Cynthia L. Ciancio (Shareholder) born Denver, Colorado, January 8, 1968; admitted to bar, 1996, Colorado. Education: Stetson University (B.B.A., 1992); University of Denver (J.D., 1995). Cyndy was admitted to the Colorado Bar in 1996. She received her B.A. from Stetson University in 1992, and her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of Denver in 1995. After graduating law school, Cyndy spent three years with the Adams County District Attorney's office: first as an intern, and soon after, as a Deputy District Attorney, handling matters ranging from misdemeanor and juvenile offenses to co-chairing a murder case with District Attorney Donald Quick. In May of 1999, Cyndy left the District Attorney's Office and began practicing family law at Ciancio & Associates, P.C., now Donelson Ciancio & Goodwin, P.C. Professional/Community Affiliations Cyndy is a native of Colorado and long-time resident of Adams County, and has answered the call to leadership for a variety of organizations, including: Participant, 2009 - COBALT Leadership Training Program - one of only 20 attorneys admitted state-wide Board Member, Bal Swan Children's Center Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section: Executive Council Colorado Bar Association - Family Law Newsletter - Editor Former Deputy District Attorney, Adams County Colorado, 1996-1999 Former Board Member, Adams Community Mental Health Board of Directors, Metro Volunteer Lawyers Member, Supervised Parenting Time and Exchange Commission Recipient of the ABBA Amicus Award, 2005 Recipient of the County Volunteer Attorney of the Year Award, 2001. Member: Adams/Broomfield Bar Association (Treasurer, 2000-2002; Vice- President, 2002; President, 2003-2004; Executive Director, 2004-2005); The Colorado Bar (Member, Board of Governors, 2002-2004; Executive Counsel, 2003-2005). Practice Areas: Family Law; Family Law Mediation; Allocation of Parental Responsibilities; Divorce; Divorce Arbitration; Divorce Mediation; Divorce Taxation; Post Divorce Modification; Postnuptial Agreements; Premarital Agreements; Separation Agreements; Spousal Support; Alimony; Cohabitation Agreements; Collaborative Family Law.Email: Cynthia L. Ciancio

SPECIAL COUNSEL

Jane Caddell Paddison (Special Counsel) born 1957; admitted to bar, 1985, New Hampshire; 1986, Maine; 1988, Colorado and U.S. Tax Court; 1996, Louisiana. Education: University of Maine (B.A., with honors, 1979); Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D., 1985); Boston University (LL.M., Taxation, 1989). Jane has been practicing law for more than 20 years, not only providing expert analysis of the options and issues for tax planning, but also strategies designed to facilitate generational asset protection planning, and to address special family needs as well as philanthropic interests. She has achieved the highest rating for legal ability by the nationally renowned publication Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for excellence of practice and ethical standards. Professional/Community Affiliations. Jane has been a frequent magazine columnist, having had articles appear in the following publications · Colorado Real Estate Journal · Homebuilder Magazine · Divorce Edition · Colorado Lawyer (Column Editor). Member: The Colorado (Member, Sections on: Tax; Real Property; Probate; Trust Law) and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Trusts and Estates; Business Law; Corporate Law; Taxation; Probate; Probate Administration; Probate Litigation; Probate Taxation; Real Estate.Email: Jane Caddell Paddison

Patricia S. Riley (Special Counsel) born Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 5, 1946; admitted to bar, 1978, California and U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 1993, Colorado. Education: Western State University at Fullerton (A.A., 1976; B.S.L., 1977; J.D., 1978). Patricia was admitted to the California Bar and U.S. District Court, Central District of California in 1978. She was admitted to the Colorado Bar in 1993. She received her B.S.L. degree from Western State University at Fullerton in 1977, and her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Western State University at Fullerton in 1978. Patricia started her law practice in 1979, with an initial focus on contract, criminal, corporate, bankruptcy, and family matters. Very soon after, she found that she was most attracted to family law, and since then has limited her focus to divorce, custody and standard family law matters. She joined DCG&J in 2008, and the firm and its clients have greatly benefitted from the responsible, direct, and professional approach that Patricia brings to this very sensitive area of law. Since moving to the North Metro Denver area, Patricia has supported a variety of professional and community causes, including: President, Adams/Broomfield Bar, 2004-2005 Member, Board of Directors, Meadowglen HOA Volunteer/Donor, Salvation Army, Denver Rescue Mission, Special Olympics Member, First Judicial Bar Association. Member: Ventura County Bar Association; State Bar of California (Member, Family Law Section). Practice Areas: Family Law.Email: Patricia S. Riley

Brandon S. Culter (Special Counsel) born Denver, Colorado, December 27, 1964; admitted to bar, 1993, Colorado. Education: Colorado State University (B.A., 1988); University of Tulsa (J.D., 1993). Brandon was admitted to the Colorado Bar in 1993. He received his B.A. from Colorado State University in 1988, and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) in 1993 from the University of Tulsa. Brandon has been in practice for more than 15 years, and in that time has advised clients on a broad spectrum of planning matters, including issues related to educational savings vehicles, guardians, stock options, disability, retirement plans, asset protection, dispositive provisions, business formation, business succession, and gift, estate and generation-skipping tax matters. Brandon focuses on working together with clients and their other professional advisors to build plans that meet or exceed both the client's needs and goals. Professional/Community Affiliations Brandon frequently gives talks and provides articles on estate planning issues for the benefit of the public and other professionals. As a long-time resident and business and community leader in the North Denver Metro area, he has significantly contributed to the social and economic growth of the area. His accomplishments and contributions include: Member, Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable Board Member, Rock Creek HOA Leadership Denver, Class of 2002-2003 Metro Denver Partners, past Board President Contributing writer, Denver Business Journal Contributing writer, Colorado Lawyer Contributing writer, Colorado Estate Planning Forms Former President, Boulder County Young Lawyers Former Board Member, Superior Chamber of Commerce Former Committee Member, Denver Zoo "Wild Things Society". Member: Denver Bar Association; The Colorado Bar (Member, Sections on: Trust and Estate; Business Law). Reported Cases: Massachusetts Co., Inc. v. Evans 924 P.2d 1119 (Colo.App. 1996). Practice Areas: Estate Planning; Business Planning; Estate Administration; Wills; Contested Wills; Inheritance; Living Wills; Successions; Trusts and Estates; Contested Trusts and Estates; Decedents Estates; Family Trusts; Family Wealth Transfer; Living Trusts; Powers of Attorney; Trust Administration; Trust Planning.Email: Brandon S. Culter

Jonathan C. Oster (Special Counsel) born Brooklyn, New York, July 19, 1952; admitted to bar, 1978, New York; 1984, Florida; 1996, Colorado; U.S. District Court, District of Colorado; U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York; U.S. District Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit. Education: Columbia University (B.A., 1974); St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1977). Achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell. Jonathan Oster specializing the areas of Commercial Litigation, Business Law, Construction Litigation, Torts, and General Civil Litigation and Appeals. He was also a Law Review member and editor in St. John's University School of Law. Jonathan is an trial lawyer with over thirty years of extensive experience in state and federal courts, and expertise in diverse areas of law, including large complex commercial matters, construction, securities, antitrust, breach of contract, real estate, professional malpractice, business torts and personal injury. Obtained a defense verdict in federal court for a developer in an Interstate Land Sales Act claim involving a condominium project on Marco Island, Florida. Obtained a jury verdict for the plaintiff in an invasion of privacy case involving the unauthorized videotaping of massages at a facility at Denver International Airport. Recently settled a breach of fiduciary and fraud claims on behalf of officers of a construction company in an action brought by the former owner of the company. Successfully represented the owner/developer of two lodges at Keystone Resort on a design defect/delay claim action. Co-counsel for estate of wealthy oil company owner in a dispute over ownership of his many companies co-owned with his brother. Action settled with the estate receiving a favorable result (terms confidential). Recently tried a breach of the duty of good faith action on behalf of one Colorado's largest cattle ranchers against a New York financier. Awaiting court's decision. Represented a senior partner in an arbitration brought by another partner over the distribution of receivables and calculation of capital accounts arising from a law firm dissolution, saving the client in excess of $500,000 of the amount claimed by the other partner. Member: Colorado Bar Association (Member, Legal Fee Committee, 1997—); The Florida Bar; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Business Law; Torts; Construction Litigation.Email: Jonathan C. Oster

ASSOCIATES

Blaine D. Bowne (Associate) born Ludington, Michigan; admitted to bar, 1994, Colorado; 2004, Michigan. Education: Michigan State University (B.A., 1986); University of Denver (J.D., 1992). Member: The Colorado Bar Association. Practice Areas: Civil Litigation.Email: Blaine D. Bowne

Michelle R. Mieras (Associate) born Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1974; admitted to bar, 2002, Colorado; 2005, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Education: University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., Physics, 1997); University of Denver, Sturm College of Law (J.D., 2002); University of Denver, Graduate Tax Program (LL.M., Taxation, 2008).

Loren M. Brown (Associate) born Denver, Colorado, April 14, 1977; admitted to bar, 2003, Colorado. Education: University of Colorado (B.A., History, 1999); University of Denver (J.D., 2003). Order of St. Ives. National Champion, 2003, Association of Trial Lawyers of America Trial Team, University of Denver. Member: Colorado (Member, Litigation Section) and Adams/Broomfield (President, 2005-present) Bar Associations; Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. Practice Areas: Personal Injury Law; Negligence; Civil Litigation; Criminal Law; Liquor Licensing Issues (New Licenses and Violations).Email: Loren M. Brown

Kyle C. Kreischer (Associate) born 1975; admitted to bar, 2006, Colorado and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado. Education: Miami University (B.A., English, 1997); University of Denver College of Law (J.D., 2001); Vermont Law School (LL.M., Environmental Law, magna cum laude, 2003). Member: Denver, The Colorado and American Bar Associations; Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. Practice Areas: Environmental Law; Civil Practice; Business Law.Email: Kyle C. Kreischer

Kathryn R. Laughlin (Associate) born Denver, Colorado, July 10, 1978; admitted to bar, 2006, Colorado. Education: University of Colorado (B.A., cum laude, 2000); University of Denver, Sturm College of Law (J.D., 2005). Member: Adams/Broomfield County Bar Association; The Colorado Bar Association. Practice Areas: Family Law; Family Law Mediation.Email: Kathryn R. Laughlin

Shawn L. McIntire (Associate) born Columbus, Georgia, July 22, 1981; admitted to bar, 2008, Georgia and Colorado. Education: Berry College (B.A., 2003); University of Richmond (J.D., 2007); University of Denver (LL.M., Taxation, 2008). Member: The Colorado Bar; State Bar of Georgia; American Bar Association. Practice Areas: Business Law; Commercial Contracts; Contracts; Wills; Trusts and Estates; Probate; Tax Controversies.Email: Shawn L. McIntire

Jamie Rutten (Associate) born 1983; admitted to bar, 2008, Colorado. Education: Colorado State University (B.A., 2005); University of North Dakota School of Law (J.D., 2008). Practice Areas: Family Law.Email: Jamie Rutten

John M. Vaughan (Associate) born Providence, Rhode Island, June 24, 1971; admitted to bar, 1999, Colorado. Education: State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1994); Syracuse University (J.D., 1998). John M. Vaughan was born in Providence, Rhode Island on June 24, 1971. He was admitted to the Colorado Bar in 1999. Mr. Vaughan received his B.A. from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1994 and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Syracuse University in 1998. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Colorado Bar. He concentrates his practice in the areas of: corporate law, contract law, wills, trusts, probate, estates, real estate, and taxation. Member: The Colorado Bar; American Bar Association. Practice Areas: Corporate Law; Contract Law; Wills; Trusts; Probate; Estates; Real Estate; Taxation.Email: John M. Vaughan