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A native New Yorker, I was born and raised in New York (Queens and Long Island), before falling in love with Colorado and moving here over ten years ago. I am a 1990 graduate of the State University of New York at Albany, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. After three years of working as a paralegal in a major law firm in New York City, I decided to make the leap and enroll in law school. I received my Juris Doctor in 1996 from the Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in Long Island, New York. During law school, I focused on gaining practical experience through participation in internships and clinics. I was a summer intern at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office where I became familiar with the inner workings of the criminal justice system. During my second year of law school I participated in the Mental Health Disability Law Clinic, and gained valuable insight while working on cases, many of which were class action law suits against New York State. This clinic has been a leading force in the movement to provide protection and advocacy for those who have been diagnosed as mentally ill. After the completion of the clinic, I continued to work with the professor over the summer in a paid summer internship position. This clinic experience provided me a sense of how I could be a positive force, as an attorney, in the lives of clients who are unable to advocate for themselves through a complex legal system. My first introduction to domestic relations law was through the participation in a semester long Family Law Clinic in 1995. In addition to being exposed to the divorce process and the many issues attendant to a dissolution of marriage, I represented individuals who were the victims of domestic violence by assisting them in obtaining a protection orders from the court. Upon graduation from law school, I worked for the Suffolk County Legal Aid Society as a criminal defense attorney where I was thrown into the courtroom environment and forced to sink or swim. I quickly learned to overcome any fears I had of working in a field of law that requires me to appear in court. I decided to take my time and explore different facets of the practice of law, and decided to shift gears by taking a job in the corporate environment. In this position, I learned quite a bit about the discovery process in large civil litigation cases. I also realized at that point that I did not want to continue representing the faceless corporate client and that I longed to connect with my clients on a much deeper level. I felt that my interpersonal skills and ability to connect with people was not being maximized in the corporate context. I’ve found that the perfect fit for my skills is through the representation of litigants in family law. This field of law also hits home for me, having experienced the divorce of my own parents as a young child. My personal background enhances my ability to relate to my clients, and this makes me uniquely qualified as a lawyer in this field of practice. I am very sensitive to the impact this process has on the family, especially the children, as a child of divorce myself. I make it a point to keep my clients focused on their children and how their decisions and actions throughout the course of their case will impact their children. Whenever possible, it is my goal to move my clients toward resolution outside the courtroom, as this almost always results in the least detrimental effect upon the family. However, there are situations when the parties simply cannot resolve an issue, and, in that case, I am fully prepared to represent my client’s interests in the courtroom setting. I volunteered my time as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Denver CASA, an organization that strives to protect children and be a voice for their best interests within the juvenile justice system. While I miss my home state of New York at times, I enjoy living in Denver with my husband Michael and our two beautiful children and would not trade it for the world.. Schedule a Consultation with Elissa

A highly regarded criminal defense attorney with 20 years of experience, Adriana is known for her reliable counsel, effective strategies, and assertive defense for clients facing federal investigations or prosecutions. Based in Denver, Colorado, Adriana has successfully represented clients in federal courts across the U.S., including the District of Colorado, Southern District of New York, and Southern District of Florida.. Through her meticulous approach and big-picture perspective, Adriana consistently achieves positive outcomes such as non-filing/dismissal of charges; pretrial release; favorable plea agreements; below-guideline sentences; and acquittals at trial.. A compelling speaker and presenter, Adriana has been featured as a legal commentator and contributor in media outlets including ABC’s 20/20, NBC 6 (Miami-Dade, FL), Telemundo, and Univision. Adriana has also appeared as a panelist/lecturer on webcasts and seminars such as The Knowledge Group and NBI.. Adriana is an avid hiker, cyclist, trail runner, and skier. She also enjoys traveling, adventure, and nature. Adriana is of Cuban descent and is fluent in Spanish.

A great majority of my clients have never retained an attorney previously. Criminal charges, divorce, job loss, family, business or employment problems cause individuals to find themselves ensnared in civil and/or criminal courts. Law abiding citizens are normally completely unprepared when they are served with court papers and are at a loss as to how to respond. If you are arrested you should not give any statement to the police without legal counsel. Please contact me directly if you have legal questions. If my law office cannot help you I should be able to refer you to attorneys that may be able to help you.

A former Regional Counsel for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (1966-1978), Mr. Vinton's private practice for the past 30 years has focused on all aspects of representation of financial institutions. Mr. Vinton has assisted in the chartering of dozens of de novo banks in the western U.S.and has represented buyers and sellers in more than 30 bank and bank holding company acquisitions.

A dedicated and responsive attorney, Dominick provides strategic counsel to clients in complex real estate, corporate, communications, internet, utilities, and regulatory matters. As part of his real estate practice, Dominick focuses on industrial real estate developers and industrial users, including breweries and distilleries. Dominick’s practice areas also concentrate on agriculture, ag tech, “green” building principles, energy conservation and environmentally sustainable development.. Dominick advises companies concerning business planning and formation, entity structures, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, strategic negotiations, finance, and vendor relationships, as well as intellectual property licensing and use agreements. He also represents clients in a variety of real estate matters including real estate development, conveyancing, leasing, and land use matters. He is a LEED Accredited Professional.. He has represented clients in a wide variety of commercial contracting matters. Dominick’s experience includes negotiating complex service agreements, licenses, trade arrangements and technology-related contracts.. Dominick offers strategic guidance to clients relative to business policy development, organizational review, and procedural analysis. He seeks to promote best corporate practices and healthy relationships that positively impact clients’ business initiatives.. Growing up in Boulder, Dominick has seen the positive and negative effects that modernization and development can have on the landscape. From both a professional and personal vantage, he devotes time to causes that seek to support growth while conserving the historic significance of neighborhoods.

A Colorado native, John formed the Just Law Group in 2014, with an emphasis on litigation, with a focus on general civil, personal injury and appellate litigation.  Previously, John practiced with a leading Denver-area plaintiff’s personal injury firm and a nationally-recognized corporate law firm with an emphasis on civil litigation.  Since becoming licensed to practice in Colorado in 2008, John has prosecuted appeals in the Colorado Supreme Court, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.  He is a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Amicus Committee, and is one of Denver’s leading appellate attorneys.. When he is not practicing law, John enjoys reading, writing, running, hiking the Rocky Mountains, cycling, and various recreational activities. He makes no representations regarding his aptitude in any of these activities.  He is also an avid fan of the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Avalanche, and has strong opinions about the direction of both teams.  To date, the Denver sports talk radio market has been uninterested in John’s opinions.

A Colorado native, Joe has lived in the Denver area most of his life and has developed a large social and professional network.  Joe  balances family, business, public service and recreation. He believes in health- in mind, body and spirit. He enjoys snowboarding, long-boarding, traveling with his family, and perfecting his spaghetti sauce for his annual family spaghetti sauce contest.. The bulk of his practice is family and personal injury; however, with 30 years of legal experience,  he has litigated cases in the following areas:  bankruptcy, collection, contract, criminal, domestic, general commercial, insurance bad faith, personal injury, securities, landlord/tenant, civil defense and estate litigation.  He has successfully argued appellate cases before the Colorado Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

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-