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Neil Andrew DeVoogd has been a client-centric litigator and practioner for his entire career. After spending 8 years as a trial attorney, having advocated in over 50 jury trials and innumerable substantive hearings, he changed trajectory and went into the world of serving as a private fiduciary. After serving as a private fiduciary for one year he realized that he missed the satisfaction being a more active role-player and being the one to create the solutions he sought as a fiduciary. So he transtiioned back into private practice joining Sarah Stein and Randy Karsh in providing best-in-class business and estate solutions and litigation.

I worked in Denver as an attorney in the field of elder law, probate, and estate planning before going into private practice in 2013. I understand the challenges that everyone encounters as they get older, and I am compassionate, able to relate and empathize with my clients, which enables her to present their concerns persuasively to the court. I recently helped my find placement in a nursing home for my own Grandmother, this allows me to personally understand that challenges that everyone faces with aging parents and grandparents.I actively volunteer with the Wills Lab at the University of Denver, we prepare estate planning documents for low income clients. I am extremely passionate about this area of law.. I also taught at the University of Denver in the Wills Lab during the summer.. I joined the Law Office of Greg Quimby, P.C. which also practices in the area of family law and was there becoming a proficient family law attorney, handling divorce, custody, alimony, child support, step parent adoption, and other family law issues.. I worked at the District Attorney's office in Colorado Springs and became proficient in prosecuting criminal cases, violation of protection orders, DUI, DWAI, drug cases, domestic violence, from misdemeanors to felony cases of various types.. I am a mother of a three brilliant children and that experience has helped me relate to families going through a difficult situation with their own children. I am thrilled to be able to help and guide clients through the difficult and complicated legal processes in various areas of law! If you have a problem - I have a solution and have encountered a similar situation thought my career and I can provide you the legal advise to help you navigate all the complicated rules and hardships.. I am thrilled to be working with clients to help guide them through the complicated aspects of family law, probate, estate planning and criminal law cases. Call me for a free initial consultation.

I founded my solo practice with the mission of providing straightforward, accessible, and prompt legal services. I strive to make processes that may seem daunting as simple and manageable as possible, and to bring my clients the relief and peace of mind of knowing that their legal issues have been properly handled. I understand the importance of listening with empathy and compassion to my clients’ unique needs and concerns and accomplishing what is important to them, without any unnecessary complication, stress, or expense.. I earned my J.D. from The George Washington University Law School after receiving an undergraduate degree in Philosophy at Princeton University. I have been an attorney for over ten years and have practiced in the areas of civil litigation, estate planning, guardianships, conservatorships, elder law, and probate.. In my time out of the office, I enjoy dirt biking, creative writing, SCUBA diving, and exploring all that the Colorado outdoors has to offer with my wife.

Graduated from Northwestern University School of Law in 2001, worked at several big firms while in Illinois, including Morgan Lewis and Howrey Simon, before relocating to Colorado Springs in 2007. Worked for several years under the great Dennis Hartley (2007-2010) before starting Obernesser & Obernesser Law Firm (2010-2020). Started work as Senior Counsel for Peakstone Law Group, LLC in September 2020. Returned to open Obernesser Law, LLC in May 2024.

As an attorney in private practice in the Denver metro area and Colorado Springs,  Catherine Hammond provides extensive estate and tax planning services to individuals and businesses, as well as elder law, Medicaid planning, probate, and trust administration. Ms. Hammond’s primary focus is protecting families from the devastating legal effects of disability and death. Through proper planning, individuals and families can avoid probate, protect their assets, pass on their legacies, and provide for the security of their loved ones. She will take the time to get to know you as individuals, to learn about your life and values, and work closely with you through an ongoing relationship to ensure your personal and financial goals are met as your life and the laws change over the years.. Ms. Hammond combines a background in business with a wide range of legal and personal experience to provide her clients with a uniquely practical perspective. An attorney since 1993, she devotes her practice solely to estate and legacy planning. Ms. Hammond also offers educational workshops on a variety of estate planning topics to both the general public and private groups, in addition to having taught Estate Planning and Taxation at Colorado Technical University.. Experience. Ms. Hammond learned firsthand the effects of failing to plan when her mother developed early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease without any planning documents in place, requiring her to endure the living probate of her mother’s estate. Through that experience she determined to help others avoid the added headache and heartache of a complicated and expensive legal process by obtaining a law degree and devoting her practice to estate planning.. Ms. Hammond’s professional experience began during law school when she worked for an estate planning and probate firm in Denver. Upon finishing law school, she worked on a contract basis with Denver-based Sherman & Howard. She then moved on to LexisNexis, a group providing authoritative legal information for attorneys nationwide, where she managed a team of attorneys and developed a knowledge of and love for the business world. Now, fulfilling her dream as a counselor and planner, she advises her clients on how best to achieve their goals while eliminating or reducing legal fees, taxes, publicity, and family conflict.. Ms. Hammond is a member of WealthCounsel, ElderCounsel, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Colorado Springs Estate Planning Council, the Colorado and El Paso Bar associations, and is trained as a reconciler through Peacemaker Ministries. She formerly served on the Board of Governors for the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. She is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Colorado as well as the U.S. District Courts.. Education. Ms. Hammond completed her undergraduate work at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1987, with a major in French and a minor in Psychology. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver College of Law in 1993, with a concentration in estate planning, tax, and mediation.. Personal. Outside the office, Ms. Hammond enjoys a wide variety of activities including hiking, playing with her dogs, reading, writing and spending time with her daughters and granddaughters. She loves to cook and has a special interest in planned charitable giving.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.