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Daniel grew up in South Jordan, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City.  He began studying violin at a very young age.  When it came time to seek a post high school education Daniel attended the University of Utah  School of Music where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in music.  After receiving his Bachelor's Degree, Daniel attended the University of Denver Sturm College of Law where he served on the J. Reuben Clark Law Society board, staff editor of the Denver Journal of International Law and Policy, and a member of the Spanish Speaking Lawyers Association.  During law school Daniel interned in the courtroom of the Honorable Morris Hoffman of the Denver District Court.  Daniel also clerked for several law firms during law school in a variety of practice areas gaining valuable experience.  Daniel graduated from the University of Denver in 2010 and was admitted to the Colorado Bar in that same year.  In 2011, Daniel was admitted to the Wyoming Bar.  Daniel is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court of Colorado, the United States District Court of Wyoming, the Colorado bankruptcy court, and the Wyoming bankruptcy court.. Daniel has spent much of his legal career in the courtroom arguing on behalf of his clients.  Out of law school Daniel practiced primarily civil litigation, specifically creditor's rights.  He has vast experience with the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.  Daniel actively practiced in the Colorado county and district courts, the Colorado bankruptcy court, and Colorado federal court.  While Daniel has found great success litigating matters, he also understands the importance of alternative dispute resolution.  Daniel is very experienced in the art of negotiation.   Daniel has experience in a variety of practice areas, including estate planning, civil litigation, family law, personal injury, municipal law, and special district law.. Before law school Daniel worked as a violin salesman for Charles W. Liu Fine Violins selling instruments valued between $ to $1,000,+.  Daniel managed many of the day to day operations of the violin shop.  In addition, Daniel served as Director of Operations for the inaugural Stradivarius International Violin Competition.. Daniel finds great joy in serving others.  Currently, Daniel is an Assistant Scout Master for Boy Scouts of America Troop 93 in Parker, Colorado.  He spends a great deal of time helping boys aged 14-16 progress in the scouting program, and help provide opportunities to serve others.  Daniel is also a youth group leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ("Mormon") in the Parker Colorado Stake.. Daniel had the opportunity to serve a two-year full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ("Mormon") in the El Salvador, San Salvador West mission.  Daniel learned to love the Salvadorean culture, food, and people during his mission.  As a result of this experience, Daniel is fully fluent in Spanish.. 2014 Super Lawyers Rising Stars List. Eagle Scout Award. Colorado Bar Association. Wyoming Bar Association. United States District of Colorado. United States District of Wyoming. Colorado Bankruptcy Court. Wyoming Bankruptcy Court. Daniel is married with three children.  He enjoys time with his family, sports (mostly basketball and football), music (playing violin and viola), reading, and spending time outdoors.

Born in Longmont, I grew up in Grand Junction and I think my heart still resides in Western Colorado.  However, I did enjoy my college years down in Colorado Springs.  My wife and I also spent three wonderful years in Washington, DC and five years in Germany, back when I was a tax accountant.. We've been living in a new development out near Buckley AFB.  We've enjoyed the prairie and the incredible views of the Front Range from out there.  My kids attend an APS school called Quest Academy, which I would recommend to just about anybody.. Like a lot of Dads, I spend the majority of my free time coaching kids soccer, keeping up with Cub Scouts and Robotics Club.. I enjoy working with small and medium-sized business owners.  However, I have also enjoyed serving the legal needs (typically business related) of Germans, Swiss and Mexican nationals.. I try to make myself available to clients at all times while I'm awake, except Sundays.  Feel free to call me on my cell:.. <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.avvo.com/assets/badges-v2.js">

Because every client’s case is unique, I provide a customized, cost-effective approach for each client’s needs. My practice emphasizes estate planning, trusts, probate administration, and special needs trust planning. I love helping my estate planning and trust clients find the best solution for their needs, and I consider it a privilege to help my probate clients get through a challenging time in their lives.. I have more than 25 years of experience in this area of law. I have also been an adjunct professor of law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law since 2001. I have taught courses in probate, trusts and estates, health law, and a nationally recognized elder law seminar. My office number is. I do not charge for initial consultations.

Attorney with 16 years counseling clients. Adept at building client trust and managing client relationships. Broad experience in estate planning, business contracts, commercial leases, private placement offerings, SEC registration, trust formation and administration, and various tax matters. Ability to understand and negotiate complex agreements.

Attorney David Urban worked for the First Justice of the Middlesex Family and Probate Court in Cambridge Massachusetts and the United States Attorney's Office in law School. After law school he worked for a business law firm in Boston, Massachusetts and Family and Probate Law Firm in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He has significant experience in estate planning, family and probate law, guardianship matters, real estate closings and civil litigation. Attorney Urban takes a client-friendly approach to all his cases. Please contact him to set up a free consultation.

As Senior Counsel, Anne's practice focuses on estate planning and civil litigation, concentrated in the areas of insurance defense, premises liability, and construction defect. Anne believes that in order to achieve the best outcome for a case, it’s necessary to work closely with your clients and put their best interests first. Anne prides herself on being pro-active, organized, and driven to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients.. Anne also has a passion for assisting individuals and families with planning for the future.  The thought and process of estate planning can seem daunting. Anne strives to ease this process by providing free initial consultations and even in-home consultations and document executions for those who are homebound.

As an estate planning attorney, I have seen firsthand how important it is to have a plan in place for the future. All too often, families are caught off guard by unexpected events, leaving them struggling to navigate the complex legal and financial landscape. I am dedicated to helping my clients avoid this situation by proactively planning for the future. Whether it's elder care, business planning, or estate management; I look to bring the knowledge and experience I have gained to help my clients make the best decisions for their families. I am honored that my clients look to me as their trusted advisor, you can rest assured that your family's future is in good hands.. At Legacy Law Group, we focus on building quality long-term relationships with our clients. We understand that Estate Planning is an ongoing process, and one that requires regular review and updates. Our goal is to be your Estate Planning partner for life, providing guidance and support as your needs change over time. Whether you're looking to create or update your Will or Trust, plan for incapacity, or prepare for the passing of a loved one, we can help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with an Estate Planning attorney who can help you make sure your journey is a safe and prosperous one.

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.

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.

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.

- 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.