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Charles Craig Spence

About Charles Craig Spence

Charles Craig Spence is a lawyer practicing business, estate planning, real estate and 4 other areas of law. Charles received a B.A. degree from Austin College in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years. Charles practices at Maynes, Bradford, Shipps & Sheftel LLP in Durango, CO.

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4.6
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
November 23, 2020
Hired Attorney

Very professional and responsive. Very knowledgeable regarding wills, estates and tax implications.

Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
November 23, 2020
Hired Attorney

Charles helped us with estate planning and with setting up LLCs for some investment opportunities. In both areas he seemed very knowledgeable.

Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
November 23, 2020
Hired Attorney

Charles prepared our wills and living trust documents. He was professional and responsive. He anticipated the documents we needed in place given our current and projected future financial circumstances. A pleasure to work with! I recommend Charles to my friends, clients and colleagues.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
November 23, 2020
Hired Attorney

My wife and I needed an estate and trust attorney who could advise us about our needs considering our blended marriage with each of us having children from our previous marriages. We found Charles to be extremely professional and excellent at explaining the nuances of our situation.

Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
November 23, 2020
Hired Attorney

We feel very fortunate to have met Charles several years ago. We have had the opportunity to work with him with Elder Law, LLC Planning and Estate Planning. Charles is always very professional and knowledgeable about all aspects of his practice. We feel very confident that he is looking out for our best interests. We most appreciate his kindness and respect for us and our individual needs.

 
Business Law
Posted by anonymous
November 21, 2020
Hired Attorney

Charles' professional and compassionate demeanor instantly put me at ease. I feel comfortable discussing the complicated emotional aspects of a family legal situation with him. Charles is able to sift through the myriad of details, identify the core issue and then succinctly explain the best course of action in terms that I can understand. He has been readily available and responsive. I am confident that I am on his radar and won't be forgotten. He is genuine and authentic, and is truly invested in assisting me. I can relax knowing that I am in good hands. His expertise in taxation is such a benefit for my particular scenario. Besides Charles' relevant expertise and experience, it is his integrity that has solidified our attorney - client relationship. Integrity matters!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
November 20, 2020
Hired Attorney

Charles Spence is an exceptionally knowledgable, trustworthy and caring attorney. He was able to guide us through the estate planning process and answer all of our questions in a timely manner with patience and understanding. It was a positive experience and we will continue to use his services in the future and would highly recommend to others with estate planning needs.

 
Wills and Probate
Posted by anonymous
November 19, 2020
Hired Attorney

Charles was attentive to what I needed done, and approached my work with thoughtfulness, creativity, a wide range of experience, and a high degree of ethics. He was available by phone, email, and appointments, and always considerate of getting me the information that I needed. I like working with Charles. He is very comfortable. He is very competent. He is also very respected in our community. I have total confidence in the work and opinions I receive from Charles Spence.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
October 17, 2015
Hired Attorney

I found Mr. Spence to be very knowledgeable and professional! I highly recommend this individual.

Business Law
Posted by anonymous
November 19, 2020
Hired Attorney

Charles is a great attorney. He’s smart and diligent and practical and concerned with his clients. He’s personable and careful and an all around intelligent and capable lawyer.

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Real Estate
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Elder Law
  • Other 3
    • Business
    • Tax
    • Probate

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Maynes, Bradford, Shipps & Sheftel LLP

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1997, Colorado
    1999, Idaho
    1999, Wyoming
    2004, Utah
    2016, New Mexico
    Memberships
    Past President, Southwest Colorado Bar Association
    Past Vice-President, Colorado Bar Association 6th District
    Past Member, Colorado Bar Association Executive Council
    Treasurer, Elder Law Section Executive Council, Colorado Bar Association, 2015-2016
    Fellow, Colorado Bar Foundation
    Past Graduate, Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training Program
    Member, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Colorado Supreme Court, Office of Attorney Regulation
    Member, Probate Rules and Forms Committee, Colorado Supreme Court
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Tulsa
    Class of 1997
    J.D.
    with honors

    University of Denver
    Class of 1998
    LL.M.
    Taxation
    Other Education
    Austin College
    Class of 1994
    B.A.

    University of Texas

Charles Craig Spence

Partner at Maynes, Bradford, Shipps & Sheftel LLP
4.6
10 reviews

835 East 2nd Ave.Durango, CO 81301U.S.A.

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