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A Colorado native, Chris Tzortzis was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. He attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins where he received his B.A. in Spanish, International Affairs, and a minor in Business. After his studies in Fort Collins, Chris moved to Akron, Ohio to pursue his law degree at the University of Akron, School of Law. While in Akron, Chris gained exposure to the transactional practice of law at the law school's legal business clinic where he advised local start-ups, non-profits, and small businesses in a variety of industries. While working with the business clinic’s clients, Chris gained an appreciation in helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of the legal system to give them peace of mind in their practice while pursuing their dreams and passions. While in Akron, Chris also spent a summer working at the University of Akron Research Foundation where he drafted, reviewed, and negotiated business contracts for the College of Polymer Science, and experienced firsthand how vital contracts are to protect one’s interest in their intellectual property, research, business interests, and innovations.  After graduating from the University of Akron, School of Law in 2012, Chris moved back to Colorado to practice law.  Shortly thereafter, he was sworn in to the Colorado bar and got his start at Stathopulos & Associates, P.C. working primarily with physician practices, estate planning, business and corporate formation, and a variety of other matters to serve small and mid-sized businesses, and individuals.  In 2015, Chris decided a transition was in order, and founded Tzortzis Law Firm, PLLC.  Initially Chris served as in-house legal counsel to a credit repair organization and an advertisement technology start-up and decided that he loved working with businesses that were starting from the ground floor.  The excitement of starting a business and putting forth the time and effort to create products and services that contribute to society is a beautiful thing.  Chris has been serving to meet the needs of small businesses and individuals ever since, with the goal of providing accessible legal counsel and a sense of security through the quality of services he provides. In his spare time, Chris enjoys challenging himself by hiking 14-ers and running races, exploring the ever-expanding urban landscapes, serving as Secretary of the Board at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Denver, travelling locally and abroad as often as possible, and spending time with family.  Chris loves meeting new people and hearing about their life experiences, gaining exposure to different viewpoints and perspectives, and learning as much as he can.Chris looks forward to meeting you and helping you with your legal needs.

A Colorado Native, Andrew Sandomire was born in Boulder, but spent most of his youth in Littleton, Colorado. He later returned to his hometown to pursue a degree in finance from the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU).. Andrew then attended the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law where he graduated with his J.D. in 2003. He attended an additional year, and subsequently received an LLM in taxation from the University of Denver in 2004.. After completing his education, Andrew co-founded the Law Offices of Sandomire and Schwartz until its dissolution in 2015.. At the beginning of 2016, he co-founded Sandomire & Kuberry, PLLC, a firm which focuses on Personal Injury Suits such as auto accidents, slip and falls, workers’ compensation, and social security disability claims, while also handling criminal defense work.. In his twelve years as an attorney, Andrew Sandomire has managed and successfully settled or litigated thousands of cases, totaling up to millions of dollars for his clients.. When Andrew is not at the office, he enjoys golfing, fly fishing, and playing poker.

2017 - “Warrior of Justice” Award (SCBA). 2022 - "Top Lawyers ~ Landlord Tenant Law" (Denver 5280 Magazine). April L. Jones, Esq., is in solo practice at Colorado Affordable Legal Services, LLC which is a limited-scope modern law practice.  April obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree (English) from the University of Utah (’02) and is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law School (’05).  She is a veteran tenant rights & fair housing law attorney that presents regular educational clinic’s and workshops on landlord tenant related matters in Denver, Jefferson and Arapahoe Counties.  April is also the 2017 recipient of the Sam Cary Bar Association “Warrior of Justice” Award.. April is also the Co-founder & Legal Services Director at the Colorado Eviction Defense Center (CEDC).  The Mission of the CEDC is to be a valuable community stakeholder that provides information on the legal rights of tenants, the legal process, legal procedures and affordable legal representation when needed to “Balance the Scales of Justice”.. The CEDC is a non-profit, self-sustaining law firm that provides tenants with Access to Justice in the form of advocacy based upon the principles of a Modern Law Practice Initiative (unbundled).  The CEDC developed the Housing Eviction Legal Program (HELP) project to close the civil justice gap in Colorado and to minimize the direct negative effect of eviction actions that can often lead to homelessness.  Call for eviction defense legal assistance.

2009-Present. Alternate Defense Counsel Member, contracting with the State of Colorado for private sector indigent defense.. 2007-2008. Sturm College of Law Criminal Defense Clinic; representing indigent clients throughout the Denver metro area. Voted Clinic Criminal Defender of the Year, 2007.. 1987-2007. Criminal Defense Paralegal; participating in defense teams for numerous high profile federal and state cases, including the Oklahoma City Bombing case, United States v. Timothy McVeigh.. Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Metropolitan State College of Denver Graduated from The Sturm College of Law, University of Denver, 2008

- Advise high net worth (HNW) and ultra high net worth (UHNW) clients regarding the creation, structure, and operation of revocable and multi-generational trusts, family-owned and closely-held business entities, charitable entities (including split-interest charitable trusts, private foundations, private operating foundations, donor-advised funds, etc.), and family office structures.- Advise HNW and UNHW clients regarding the structure of gifts, sales, and other advanced planning techniques (e.g., GRATs, CLATs/CRUTs, sales to grantor trusts, QPRTs, net gifts, leveraged transfers, etc.) to minimize gift, estate, generation-skipping transfer (GST), and income taxes. - Advise individuals and entities regarding corporate and partnership taxation matters related to mergers, acquisitions, recapitalization activities, purchases, sales, loans, and related transactions.- Advise HNW and UNHW clients with respect to family business succession planning, including the implementation of redemption and cross-purchase buy/sell agreements.- Administer decedents' estates, including probate matters, asset transfers, and post-mortem estate planning (e.g., disclaimers). - Advise HNW and UNHW international clients regarding cross-border planning and international tax treaties.- Represent clients in trust and estate litigation.- Represent clients before the IRS with respect to gift, estate, and income tax audits, appeals, and litigation.

"The leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man of every other calling, is diligence. Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today." -Abraham Lincoln-