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As a wildlife biologist and natural resource attorney, I am able to couple a deep understanding of the scientific principles underpinning environmental and natural resource issues with a thorough grasp of the law to represent my clients’ interests in private and public land use and development.  I am an experienced litigator, primarily specializing in litigation focused on administrative appeals, judicial review of administrative decisions, and state and federal land use plans and determinations involving wildlife management, mining claims, oil and gas development, timber harvest, livestock grazing, and other uses of public and private lands.. Additionally, I regularly prepare comprehensive original, updated, and supplemental drilling, division order, and acquisition mineral title opinions involving fee, state, and federal lands.  I have authored numerous title opinions covering lands in the Bakken, Niobrara, Powder River, and Denver-Julesburg Basins, and frequently assist clients in title curative matters, including negotiating and drafting varied mineral and surface title instruments.

As a trial lawyer, Vince has advised and represented general contractors, subcontractors, sureties and other entities in all types of construction matters ranging in size from large-scale industrial commercial construction projects to single-family home residential construction. Vince’s typical caseload includes: construction defect claims; surety bond claims; construction contract review, formation, and dispute resolution; bidding issues; mechanics' liens and enforcement actions; payment matters; delay and disruption claims; building code violation claims; concealed site conditions claims; arbitration clause disputes, EIFS litigation and Spearin Doctrine claims. Vince is also experienced in resolving construction matters by mediation and arbitration under the American Arbitration Association - Construction Industry Rules and has appealed several construction cases to Kentucky Court of Appeals.In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Wegher is also a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) with ten plus years of practical experience in the construction industry. During his engineering career, Vince was involved in all aspects of the construction process including: construction design engineering and “Greenfield” facilities design; design review and management; project estimating; scheduling; on-site field observation; site surveying; submittal review; requests for information and change orders; as-built drawings; and project close-out. Vince also has extensive experience relating to construction project administration including: site development and planning; complex municipal water system and drainage modeling; easements; project owner representation; construction quality control and assurance; state and federal regulatory compliance; multifaceted project negotiations; and creating and implementing project engineering design standards. As an engineer, Vince worked for and with numerous private entities; small and medium municipalities; large cities; state governments; and governmental agencies including: OSHA, EPA, DOE, DOD, GSA and USPS.Vince is well versed on legal issues facing the construction industry, and as both a lawyer and experienced Professional Engineer, he is often able to offer clients unique insights regarding their specific construction law matters. Vince received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines in 1989 including a minor in Environmental Science, and his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Montana School of Law in 2002. Vince was admitted to the Colorado Bar Association in 2003 and the Kentucky Bar Association in 2003. Vince is also admitted to practice in the United States District Eastern District Kentucky, the United States District Court Western District Kentucky, and the United States District Court Colorado.Vince is a member of the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry and Phi Delta Phi Internal Legal Fraternity. Vince has spoken at the Construction Law Seminar Series; Associated Builders and contractors (Kentucky/Indiana) and ACI (Ohio) regarding Killer Contract Issues for GCs and Subs, How to Get Paid - A Contractor's Toolbox, Don't Bet the Company!-Insurance, Indemnity and the Big Risks, Best Practices for A Successful Project, and Project and Claims Documentation & How to Deal with Problem Projects. Vince has also spoken at the Home Builders Association of Louisville on Litigation - What Every Home Builder Should Know.

As a mediator and attorney, I bring a solid track record of effective and compassionate problem-solving to the practice of family law throughout Colorado, whether the issues concern finances, support or children.. I represent individual clients but also work with couples in mediation seeking to avoid litigation to resolve divorce, legal separation, custody and other family law matters between spouses, former partners and co-parents. I offer representation services for private clients who meet my firm's criteria of mindfulness, integrity and respect, and who wish to protect their rights without resorting to damaging, litigious strategies.. As a mediator, I mediate for post-filing, court-ordered cases as well as with couples who wish to resolve all their issues in mediation prior to involving the court system. I work well with both represented clients and those without attorneys.. For all my clients, I draw on years of experience litigating cases on the range from customary matters to complex cases involving difficult child custody (e.g., relocation, substance & personality disorders, alienation and mental health concerns) and high-end financial issues (e.g., business interests, idiosyncratic income, separate property & trust issues). I utilize skills honed alongside Colorado's most venerated divorce professionals for almost a decade, seeking to find harmony between my prior experience in the law and contemporary conflict-resolution approaches incorporating mindfulness and emotional intelligence.. I listen to my clients carefully, conduct a thorough analysis of the facts and am adept at distilling legal concepts into simple, digestible language. I offer a holistic approach and have great success disarming opposing attorneys who do not share my philosophy. For all my clients, I strive to empower them to consider the consequences of a given course of action on their and, if applicable, their children’s emotional, relational and psychological health, not just their legal bottom-line.. I also have experience in drafting estate documents & pre- and post-nuptial agreements. I understand well the myriad roles these documents play in a divorce. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I also stay abreast of the unique legal challenges in the law for LGBTQ+ individuals and children.. In 2021, I was elected to the Executive Council of the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association (CBA), a 20-member governing body overseeing the practice of family law for thousands of attorneys across Colorado. I also serve as Secretary of the Board of Directors of Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals (CCDP), whose mission is to further the knowledge of out-of-court divorce options for Colorado's families as well as Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL) on behalf of the Denver Bar Association (DBA), where I help connect attorneys willing to accept pro bono cases for individuals in the Denver Metro in need of civil legal services who cannot afford a lawyer.. I am a proud Colorado native (born and raised in Ft. Collins), a devoted reader and writer and a classically trained pianist. In 2009/10, I taught English to secondary school students just west of Paris. I speak fluent French and return to my adoptive second homeland as often as my schedule allows.. In my spare time, you'll find me reading novels and magazines outdoors (probably at one of Denver's beautiful parks), spending time with my partner and our Golden Retriever puppy, Zelda, or diving deep into a contemporary novel or HBO series.

As a licensed attorney, Ms. Koziel diligently provides quality legal representation to her clients. After passing the Colorado bar examination Ms. Koziel worked as a Deputy State Public Defender for the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender in both Colorado Springs and Denver. While a Public Defender Ms. Koziel acquired a passion for zealously advocating for those charged with a crime as they are afforded the presumption of innocence. In private practice, Ms. Koziel continues to represent clients charged with felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile offenses. Ms. Koziel takes a client-centered approach and has extensive experience handling serious offenses—such as sexual assaults, aggravated robberies, and first degree burglaries. Ms. Koziel’s legal practice is dedicated not only to criminal defense but also family law. To Ms. Koziel, nothing is more important than preserving a family’s relationship.

As a divorce lawyer, Laura was selected by 5280 Magazine as a Super Lawyer in Colorado for her practice in the area of divorce and family law. Look for her profile in the April 2006 edition.  She is rated AV with Martindale Hubbell which the highest rating.Laura began her legal career as a lawyer in 1977 in New York. In New York, she acted as a hearing officer for the New York City Office of Rent Control. Later in New York, she practiced Immigration Law and Family law, and then worked as a lawyer for Legal Services in upstate New York and later in Colorado. She began her Colorado career as a lawyer in 1979 with Colorado Rural Legal Services.In 1985 she began her work as a lawyer for the Colorado Attorney General's office and represented the Colorado Health Department and several agencies; this work involved complex litigation for the Department. All of her prior experience helped to hone her litigation skills. In 1987 she began focusing solely on divorce and family law matters. She started this focus working with the Law Office of Stephen J. Harhai and later, Malman & Malman. She has been a speaker on family law issues and has written several articles on issues relating to children, property division and divorce issues.

As a 10 year old growing up, Frank witnessed firsthand the damage a catastrophic injury can cause to a family when his aunt Cholly, at the age of 31, was severely injured in a head-on car accident. She was in a coma for almost ten years, and ultimately passed away without ever waking up. After experiencing the heart wrenching consequences such a situation causes spouses, children, parents and siblings, he developed a passion for helping people plan to minimize the damage should the worst happen.. Frank graduated from the University of Colorado with a B.S. degree in Political Science in 1992, and the University of Colorado School of Law in December 1995. He was admitted to the Colorado Bar in May of 1996. Frank is a member of theDenverand Colorado Bar Associations, as well as theCBATrust and Estate, and Elder Law Sections. He has been a member of the Denver Estate Planning Council since 2000. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and worked closely with, and served as a volunteer guardian for, the Guardianship Alliance of Colorado.. Frank focuses his practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Asset Protection Planning, Charitable Planning, Legacy Planning, Medicaid and Public Benefits Planning, Business Planning (including entity formation and succession planning), Estate and Gift Tax Planning, Real Estate transactions (including construction law), Consumer Advocacy and Estate and Trust Administration and Litigation. He has prepared over 3400 estate plans as an attorney, as well as handling over 750 estate and trust administrations. He has given over 650 seminars on estate planning to various groups including those associated with Senior Planning Services, Kaiser Permanente, US West/Qwest, Capital Management Group, the Colorado association of Public Employees, the Communications Workers of America, Local Plumbers and Pipefitters Unions, Senior Tax Advisory, Colorado State Employee Credit Union, AG Edwards, Edward Jones, Wells Fargo Bank, The National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Coors Credit Union and numerous churches and labor unions throughout the state.. He is a regular attorney on LawLine 9, as well as Tom Martino’s Troubleshooter radio and tv shows.  He teaches classes on Estate Planning and Estate/Trust Administration for the Colorado Bar Association, National Business Institute, Front RangeCommunity Collegeand ColoradoMountainCollege.  He has co-authored a book titled, “How to Protect Your Family’s Assets From Devastating Nursing Home Costs--Medicaid Secrets”.  He also co-authored the “Planning for Special Needs Children” Chapter in the Colorado Handbook of Elder Law.  He has twice been named a prestigious Five Star Wealth Advisor for 2010 and 2011 by 5280 magazine and ColoradoBiz magazine.  Frank is a Colorado native who graduated from Regis Jesuit High School.  He has a six year old son.

Arthur represents commercial real estate and advanced energy clients with development, acquisitions and dispositions, lending, and land use matters, and has extensive experience in the industrial, hospitality, retail, energy, and office industries. With a background in corporate and tax law in addition to his real estate experience, Arthur is able to dissect all aspects of a deal and see the business perspectives, allowing him to provide sophisticated representation to his clients in both routine and complex matters. He advises his advanced energy clients in real estate, land use, and tax matters, including the large scale implementation of solar photovoltaic systems on real estate developments, solar leasing, power purchase agreements, electronic vehicle charging stations, and other related energy development projects. He has also advised alcohol manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, including major casinos and nightclub operators, regarding federal and state regulatory alcohol laws and liquor licensing matters, including licensing and regulatory compliance matters with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, the Colorado Department of Revenue – Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division, and various Colorado municipalities.. Prior to joining Fennemore, Arthur served as General Counsel to a Denver-based multi-faceted real estate company where he oversaw high volumes of development and stabilized asset transactions, brokerage deals, leasing matters, and finance arrangements. Prior to that, he worked in the Denver office of a national firm, where he focused on complex real estate matters of all types.. Outside of the office, Arthur enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, fishing, cooking, and coaching youth sports. He also enjoys competitive and recreational sailing and has sailed throughout the Gulf Coast, Caribbean, Northeast, Pacific Coast, and Mountain regions.

Arnulfo D. Hernández is the managing partner of Hernández & Associates, P.C., the largest immigration law firm in Denver.. At the core of Arnulfo’s legal practice is his mission to provide an effective and aggressive representation to the clients he serves. As a Colorado criminal defense lawyer, Arnulfo helps those who have been accused of a crime. He is also an immigration lawyer assisting those that face immigration removal proceedings. Arnulfo’s practice is approximately 80 percent criminal defense and his criminal law practice includes the defense of all Colorado misdemeanors, felonies, and white-collar crimes. He regularly represents clients accused of assault, child abuse, DUI, drug charges, fraud, sex assault, and traffic violations. Arnulfo’s immigration defense practice is full-service representing clients in all aspects of immigration law including trial and appeals. Arnulfo also practices “crimmigration” which is the blend of immigration defense and criminal defense.. Arnulfo is a leader in the Colorado legal community. He is the current President of Region XIII of the Hispanic National Bar Association covering Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming. He also served as President of the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association in 2016. For the past two years, he served as Chair of the National Hispanic Bar Association Immigration Committee. He provides pro bono representation to the Colorado Lawyers Committee and Metro Volunteer Lawyers.. Arnulfo’s awards include 5280 Magazine’s list of Denver’s Top Lawyers in 2017 and 2018 and the Latino Leader’s Magazine’s Top Latino Lawyer award in 2016 and 2017. He was also named to the Rising Stars list published by Colorado Super Lawyer Magazine in 2014-2016.

Anzalone Law Offices opened its doors in April 1991 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania as a personal injury law practice. Attorney William Anzalone formed Anzalone Law Offices after practicing 14 years with a major civil litigation firm in Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2013, Anzalone Law Offices expanded its practice nationwide with the opening of the Denver office by William Anzalone’s daughter, Attorney Alana Anzalone.. Attorney Alana Anzalone received her undergraduate degree at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania and her law degree at the University of Pennsylvania, Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. She began practicing with her father and her brother, Attorney Jamie Anzalone, in October of 2007 concentrating solely on personal injury clients, including but not limited to victims of an automobile accident, motorcycle accident, tractor trailer accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice, defective products, and driving under the influence accidents. Attorney Alana Anzalone moved to Colorado after 6 years of practicing in the Pennsylvania location and opened a branch office of Anzalone Law Offices in Denver, Colorado. The Denver office will continue to dedicate its efforts to representing personal injury clients and those who were injured as a result of another’s negligent conduct.. Throughout her practice, Attorney Alana Anzalone has obtained many favorable settlements for victims of medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, tractor trailer accidents, accidents involving DUI’s, and slip and falls. Alana Anzalone is an active member in the Colorado Bar Association, Denver Bar Association, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Colorado Women’s Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Pennsylvania Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice.. Alana Anzalone is a 2011 Inductee to the Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School Sports Hall of Fame and was named one of the Top 40 Professionals Under 40 Years Old by The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader.

Anthony Giacomini is a partner at Reilly Pozner LLP.. He works primarily in the firm's class action practice group, focusing on multi-state class actions and products liability mass actions. Given his extensive experience with class actions, Mr. Giacomini has lectured on the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, which expanded federal jurisdiction over many large class action lawsuits and mass actions.. Aside from his class action practice, Mr. Giacomini represents plaintiffs in intellectual property litigation, trade secrets litigation, personal injury litigation and appellate law. Mr. Giacomini served as the managing attorney for more than 20 cases across the country protecting a national life insurance company’s trade secrets and non-competition agreements, achieving a significant amount of settlements and verdicts through temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.. Currently, Mr. Giacomini spends much of his time managing the intake of mass tort products liability matters and administration of settlements in those cases.

Anna Lisa Armas was born and raised in Albuquerque New Mexico. Both of her parents were civil rights activists, which helped form her views and passions. Anna obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science in 1995. After graduation, Anna worked for KDEF, a talk radio station as a General Manager and as the Director of the De Colores Hispanic Culture Festival.. In January 1998, Anna entered law school at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California. While there, she was awarded the Trustee Scholarship for academic achievement. She also received the American Juris Prudence Award in Torts. Anna was elected President of the La Raza Law Student Association. She earned her Juris Doctorate in 2001. While a law student, Anna was an intern for the San Diego Public Defender for 2 years.. After graduating from law school, Anna was hired as a Post Bar Clerk with the San Diego Public Defender's office. She sat for and passed the February 2001 California Bar Examination. In June 2001 Anna moved to Denver, Colorado with her family. She began working for the Colorado State Public Defender's office as a Deputy Public Defender in October 2001.. From July 2005 until March 2008, Anna worked for Cooper, Tanis, Fuller, and Cohen, P.C. as an associate attorney. In March 2008, Anna worked as a solo practitioner primarily in the area of criminal law. In October 2014, Anna returned to Cooper & Tanis P.C. Her areas of practice include Criminal Law, Restraining Orders, and Family law matters.. Anna's trial experience includes many types of Felony, Misdemeanor and Municipal cases including: Homicide, Sexual Assaults, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, Domestic Violence and Drug cases. Anna has also volunteered her time and represented individuals on a pro-bono basis including the Columbus Day protester and Occupy Denver demonstrator defendants .. Anna has been licensed since 2001 to practice in both Colorado and California.

Anna Holland Edwards is a partner at Holland, Holland Edwards & Grossman, P.C. Anna was recognized by Best Lawyers for 2018, named a Colorado Super Lawyer in 2015 and 2016, by 5280 to their 'Top Lawyers' in Civil Rights Litigation and selected as one of National Trial Lawyers Top "40 under 40" lawyers.

Anna Geigle is an owner at The Geigle Law Firm, LLC.  Prior to forming the firm, Ms. Geigle was a Deputy State Public Defender in the Denver Trial Office.  During her tenure as a Public Defender, Ms. Geigle was appointed on more than three thousand cases.  Ms. Geigle’s appointments ranged from misdemeanor traffic to juvenile to sexual assault and homicide cases.  The vast majority of her experience is in representing clients charged with felony offenses.  In 2012, prior to her departure from the Public Defender’s Office, Ms. Geigle’s hard work and dedication to the defense of her clients was recognized by her peers when she received the “Attorney of the Year” award from the Denver Trial Office.. Ms. Geigle received her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.  She earned admission to the Order of St. Ives, an honor awarded to graduates ranking in the very top of the graduating class, and ultimately placed in the top 5%.. At The Geigle Law Firm, LLC, Ms. Geigle dedicates her entire practice to defending those accused of committing crimes in both state and federal court.  Ms. Geigle is a skilled advocate and will work tirelessly to accomplish an excellent result.

Andrew Unthank's legal practice focuses on a balance of class action defense, complex commercial and insurance coverage disputes, personal injury actions, and product liability claims. Andrew has positioned himself within the firm as the go-to attorney for issues regarding state and federal consumer protection statutes. He has successfully defended claims under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act at both the trial and appellate levels, and is routinely asked by lawyers both within and outside the firm to consult on consumer protection issues in a variety of contexts.. In addition to his experience litigating consumer protection claims, Andrew has successfully defended a variety of class actions, complex commercial matters, and personal injury suits.

Andrew practices in the area of juvenile law, specifically dependency and neglect, where he defends the rights of parents with state involvement with their children. He earned his B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Law Studies, magna cum laude, from the University of Colorado Denver. He focused on public service and civil liberties during his undergraduate study. He earned his law degree from the University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law.. Andrew has focused on gaining well-rounded experience in dependency and neglect cases. He has spent time on all side of dependency and neglect cases including working for the Denver Juvenile Court, the Adams County Attorney, and a Guardian ad litem. Because of his experience, Andrew is able to view dependency and neglect from multiple angles to best serve his clients.. Andrew has represented many dozens of clients who have dependency and neglect cases involving their children. If you or a loved one have received a call or visit from the police or the Department of Human Services, call or email Andrew immediately.

Andrew McKenna, Attorney at Law, promises compassionate, personal legal assistance based on his 28 years of experience with consumer bankruptcy proceedings. Based in Colorado, Andrew McKenna understands the crisis of financial debt in the area and is committed to utilizing his legal acumen to help the debtors in his community.. His credentials include:. 28 Years of experience representing individuals and small business in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. NACBA membership. BBB accreditation with an A+ rating. Membership with the Tom Martino Referral List for over 5 years.. Philosophy. At the Law Office of Andrew McKenna, you will find a team that is committed to giving you respectful, expert support. We will walk you through every step of the bankruptcy process, from filing to legal proceedings to discharging your debts.. Our goal as a law firm is to produce the best possible outcome for you. We can offer counsel as to which type of bankruptcy is wisest for you, or even suggest preferable alternatives to bankruptcy, depending on the situation.. The Law Offices of Andrew F. McKenna, P.C. will be committed to getting you debt relief and providing you with valuable information, services and advice to get you a better financial future.. We have Four convenient locations.. South metro office: 7350 E Progress Place, #100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111                              (near I-25 and E. Bellview Ave.). North metro office: 11990 Grant St., Suite 550, Northglenn, Co 80233. (near I-25 and 120th Ave.). Colorado Springs: 1465 Kelley Johnson Blvd., Ste 360. (near I-25 and N. Academy Blvd.). Grand Junction: 2179 Rockridge Dr., Grand Junction, Co 81507. If you are currently unable to pay your debts and are considering consumer protection in bankruptcy please call for your free initial telephone consultation.  or.

Andrea was born and raised in Colorado. She attended the University of Denver for her undergraduate degree, majoring in International Business. While at DU, Andrea spent a summer abroad working as a Sous Chef in a small town called Villard de Lans located outside of Grenoble, France.. After graduating from DU, Andrea attended law school in Albany, New York, where she clerked for the New York State Assembly Minority Counsel during both the 2010 and 2011 legislative sessions. She also participated in a study abroad program traveling to Geneva, Paris, London and Brussels, focusing on International Human Rights and International Economic Law. Realizing how much she missed Colorado, Andrea returned after passing the Bar Exam in New York. Upon passing the Colorado Bar, she joined MPS in November 2012. In her spare time, Andrea enjoys reading a good book, cooking, and traveling. She also loves to play outside with her two dogs, Louie and Brody.

An exceptional attorney, Jennifer focuses on her clients needs first, developing personalized solutions that help them navigate  difficult situations such as divorce and child custody, by providing expert guidance and compassionate advice to individuals during an extremely emotional and life-changing time.  Her goal is to provide a clear, efficient and reasoned approach to help clients move through the divorce process in an emotionally and financially supportive way.. First and foremost Jennifer is an advocate for her clients.  She works to identify what is most important to the individual working in their best interest and/or the best interest of the children involved.. Jennifer’s clients have openly recommended her referencing her warmth,  responsiveness and  'out of the box' thinking as being critical elements to the positive resolution of their situation.. Jennifer practices in all areas of domestic relations including:. ·         Dissolution of marriage and Legal Separation. ·         Same-sex divorce. ·         Collaborative law. ·         High asset cases and modifications of orders and agreements. Jennifer has an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and has been listed as a “Colorado Super Lawyer®” by Super Lawyers Magazine®.. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, the Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and the Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee.. She is also a member of the multi-cultural, multi-generational network of women, Ellevate; and the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys.  Additionally, she is a resource for .

An award-winning lawyer, author and cutting-edge mediator, Joan knows what it takes to bring parties together and foster solutions.  She is a shining example of excellence and easily shares her tried and true methods with others.. A mediator all of her life, Joan is an attorney who conducts a dispute resolution practice in domestic and commercial conflicts through her firm, McWilliams Mediation Group Ltd. in Denver, CO.  She received her BS Degree from the University of Colorado and her MSJA and JD Degrees from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.  She served as a law clerk for the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and was a partner in a large Denver law firm where she practiced corporate banking, securities and family law.. In addition to sharing her wisdom as an adjunct professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Joan has served as Chair of the Colorado and Denver Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Sections and has served on the Colorado Bar Association Board of Governors.  She is a member of the Executive Council of the CBA Family Law Section.  She is a past-president of the Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee on Child Custody and was a member of the Committee that drafted the Colorado Parental Responsibilities Bill.  Joan is a Practitioner Member of the Association for Conflict Resolution and is the recipient of the Alumni Professional Award from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and the Family Law Icon Award from the Colorado Bar Association.  In addition, Joan was selected by her peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America and is included in Super Lawyers.  Joan was also recently honored to receive the "Best Lawyers 2012 Denver Family Law Mediation Lawyer of the Year" award.   She is the author of Parenting Plans that Work and the award-winning The Peace Finder:  Riley McFee’s Quest for World Peace.  Joan serves on numerous dispute resolution panels and frequently lectures and writes on the topic.

Amy Wegner Kho’s practice focuses on estate planning, probate and elder law, trust administration, fiduciary representation, business succession planning, and agricultural law, as well as in the areas of real estate and natural resource law.. She discovered her passion for estate planning at an early age, having grown up on her family’s working cattle ranch in eastern Oregon, where she saw many family farms and ranches destroyed due to lack of estate planning, business succession planning, or tax planning. After witnessing the heartbreak of historic farms and ranches sold due to intestacy battles or estate taxes, her goal is to help families create estate plans and small businesses create succession plans to respectfully ease the transfer of assets after disability or death.. Ms. Kho received her law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and holds a bachelor’s degree in English / Writing Emphasis and a master’s degree in English from Boise State University. She is licensed to practice law in both Colorado and Idaho.. Ms. Kho loves sharing her passion for estate planning and is a frequent speaker at community and professional organizations. She has also taught several continuing legal education seminars to other attorneys, including classes such as Estate Planning for Farm and Ranch Owners: Key Issues for Planners and Administrators.. Ms. Kho is an active member of the Colorado Bar Association, where she served as the chair of the Agricultural & Rural Law Section and has served on the section’s Executive Council. In addition, she has served on the Elder Law Section Executive Council and is a current member of the Trust & Estate section and Elder Law section. In addition to service at the Colorado Bar Association, Ms. Kho is co-chair of the programming committee and active member of the Women’s Estate Planning Counsel, and a member of the Rocky Mountain Estate Planning Council.. Understanding the significance of community service, Ms. Kho is a current director on the board for the Denver Church of Christ; and is a past board member on the Town of Erie Historic Preservation Advisory Board. Ms. Kho lives in Erie, Colorado with her husband, Rama and their four children whom she enjoys spending her free time with. She also loves riding horses, quilting and working on her family’s cattle ranch.. Amy Wegner Kho is primarily located in the firm’s downtown Denver office, yet represents clients across all of Colorado, including eastern Colorado and the western slope. Ms. Kho frequently meets clients in the firm’s northern Colorado offices in Fort Collins and Greeley, Colorado.

Allie counsels individuals and families, helping them understand and navigate the law, develop comprehensive plans to care for their loved ones and transfer assets, and clarify and manage their responsibilities during the probate process. Allie worked for our office as a legal intern during law school and then gained further experience as an intern at the University of Denver Office of General Counsel before she joined our firm as an associate attorney. Allie has worked with a diversity of individuals—counseling clients ranging from underserved populations to large corporations—and offers a fresh perspective and strategic, sound, and approachable sensibility.. While necessary, planning for the future can sometimes be uncomfortable and confusing. Many people have misconceptions about the law or feel intimidated by it. They’re also, very understandably, reluctant to think about what their wishes would be in the event of a life-altering accident or death.. I’m honored to help support and advocate for so many individuals and families, whether we’re working through important discussions or I’m helping them manage unfortunate circumstances. It’s satisfying to help bring light and clarity to these situations and illustrate how that same dense and formal legal language can be used as a tool to ensure that my clients are heard and safeguarded.. I’m a Colorado native and love the ease and beauty of living in Arvada with my husband, Brooks, and our rescue dog and cats, Annie Oakley, Wyatt Earp, and Doc Holliday. We’re often exploring the trails near our home or hiking off-leash trails in the Rocky Mountain foothills.. Supporting underserved populations is important to me—whether it’s volunteering at local animal shelters or working across language barriers to advocate for working class and immigrant communities. I am active with the Tribal Wills Project at the Sturm College of Law, which provides pro bono estate planning counsel to Navajo, Ute and Crow Nation families and individuals. Just as with our law office clients, Tribal Wills works to clarify ever-fluctuating state and federal laws and help these folks develop comprehensive and empowered estate plans.

All complex commercial litigation areas, especially securities and construction defect, real estate and intellectual property.. Mr. Hilbert is a member of the Bar in Colorado, Wisconsin and Arizona. Mr. Hilbert has also tried cases across the country in many other jurisdictions including twenty states, and is admitted in many US District Courts, The Supreme Court of the United States, The United States Tax Court, and The United States Court of Appeals for the Second, Fifth, Ninth and Tenth Circuits. Mr. Hilbert has arbitrated for FINRA, CBOE (Chicago Board Options Exchange), NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) and the National Futures Association. He has been practicing for over 30 years and has significant first-chair trial and appellate experience.. He has achieved the highest ranking possible by a number of attorney rating entities including Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, and has been repeatedly listed as a Super Lawyer.. Mr. Hilbert was previously a partner at Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio, Reinhart Boerner Van Duren, and LeBoeuf Lamb Greene & MacRae (predecessor to Dewey LeBoeuf). He is the former Chair of the Colorado Judicial Institute. He has also served as President or Board Member for a variety of organizations including the Catholic Lawyers Guild, the Notre Dame Club, VP of Colorado Notre Dame Lawyers Committee, VP of Gyro Club of Denver and several other private clubs.. He has a JD from the University of Colorado (Boulder) and a BA from the University of Notre Dame.. He has been a guest lecturer at The University of Denver, The University of Colorado and The University of Notre Dame Law Schools. He has also spoken to both the legal and real estate communities on various issues arising from amendments to Colorado's real estate Laws. Some of his publications include "Broker Prevails," Colorado Journal, Volume 24, Number 34; "Battle State," Colorado Journal, Volume 24, Number 16; "Corporate Governance and Internal Controls: What Sarbanes-Oxley Means for Business;" "Limited Liability Company Update in Colorado; Protecting Companies from Fraud and Corporate Criminal Liability" and "What Everyone Should Know About Procuring Cause."

Alison Zinn is a trial attorney focused on trust and estate litigation and elder law. She is committed to helping families work through and resolve intricate situations that involve inherited property when a loved one dies as well as situations where a loved one is disabled or incapacitated. More specifically, she handles disputes concerning wills, trusts, probate fiduciaries, beneficiaries, guardianships, and conservatorships. Alison also accepts appointments to serve as guardian ad litem.. Alison is well-versed in all areas of trial strategy.  Despite her experience with large and complex matters, Alison also enjoys working closely with families on a much smaller scale.. Before turning her focus to trust and estate litigation, Alison represented a variety of commercial clients in areas that include banking, mortgage-backed securities, insurance, and construction defect litigation.

Alexandra M. Archilla Rodriguez, Esq. represents clients in criminal defense and immigration matters. She comes to the Meyer Law Office from the Colorado State Public Defender system, where she represented indigent clients in county court criminal cases in Adams and Broomfield counties. Her experiences as a public defender have made her a fierce trial attorney and skilled representative with judges, prosecutors, and others affiliated with the justice system.. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Alexandra graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Puerto Rico in 2014. She then attended Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where she received her law degree in 2017. Her passion for criminal defense work led her to intern with the Legal Aid Society, Federal Public Defender of Puerto Rico, the St. Louis Public Defender, and the MacArthur Justice Center in St. Louis.

Alaurice Tafoya-Modi founded and managed a law firm since it's inception in 2002.  She has successfully represented personal injury plaintiffs against such corporations as Walmart, Conoco Phillips, Starbucks and AEG Live Entertainment.  She has tried to a jury felony matters including First Degree Murder and a multitude of misdemeanors throughout Colorado and is also licensed to practice in United States District Court.. She obtained her law degree from the University of Colorado Law School in 1993 and immediately began her career as a Deputy Trial lawyer in the Denver Office of the Colorado State Public Defender’s office. After six and a half years of handling numerous types of criminal cases including serious felony cases and numerous murder trials, Mrs. Tafoya-Modi left the Colorado State Public Defender’s office to work for the firm of Buchanan, Jurdem and Zulauf, P.C. where she continued representing those criminally charged as well as personal injury clients. Ms. Tafoya-Modi began her own firm in 2002, specializing in criminal defense and personal injury litigation. Mrs. Tafoya-Modi also was appointed to serve on the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice by Governor Bill Ritter in 2009 and re-appointed by Governor John Hickenlooper in 2012 for 3 year terms. The Commission is comprised of key stakeholders in the criminal justice system which was created to evaluate and make recommendations on reforms and improvements to the Colorado Criminal Justice system. In her position on the Commission, Mrs. Tafoya-Modi represented the interests and perspectives of the criminal defense community. also is a past President of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, an organization of over 800 members that strives to ensure lawyers practicing criminal law in Colorado have the best resources and training to represent their clients zealously.  The board also constantly pursues criminal justice reform.