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Since earning a Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) in Taxation in1993, Mr. Sprecace has defended individual and corporatetaxpayers in disputes with the I.R.S., Colorado Department of Revenue,Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, and U.S. Department of Labor,both administratively and in state and federal courts.  Mr. Sprecacehas successfully represented taxpayers before the I.R.S., the ColoradoDepartment of Revenue, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment incases involving:. employment tax;. the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty;. liens and levies;. business and individual tax return audits;. federal and state offers in compromise;. innocent spouse provisions;. residence and Colorado income tax issues;. Coloradosales and use tax;. the Coloradospecial mobile machinery tax; and. Coloradounemployment insurance and worker compensation insurance tax.. Mr.Sprecace’s business litigation experience includes representation of plaintiffsand defendants in federal and state trial courts and courts of appeal inmatters concerning:. contract disputes;. tort disputes;. construction disputes;. mechanics’ liens;. civil theft;. fraud and misrepresentation;. piercing the corporate veil;. the telephone consumer protection act;. securities and construction arbitration;. federal copyright laws;. bankruptcy; and. the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.. Mr. Sprecace received his B.A. inPolitical Science from the University of Arizona.  He was active in campus activities, andplayed “A-side” rugby on the Wildcat squad for 4 years.  He graduated from Creighton University Schoolof Law in 1989, and was a member of the Creighton Law Review from 1987 through1989.. Mr. Sprecace is a member of the Colorado, Florida, Nebraska, and Connecticut(temporary) bar associations, and is licensed to practice before the U.S. TaxCourt, the 9th and 10th Circuit Courts of Appeals, andseveral other federal courts.  Hepresently serves on the Colorado Board of Health, the Englewood Board of Adjustmentand Appeals, and on the Englewoodbench as an Associate Municipal Judge.

Patrick J. Russell has been a transactional and business attorney for more than thirty five years and his primary areas of practice include an emphasis on federal and state securities law, corporate and partnership law, limited liability companies, taxation, general business and commercial litigation. His securities and corporate law experience includes public and private offerings, acquisitions, mergers, venture capital financing transactions, SEC reporting requirements applicable to public companies and their affiliates, SEC enforcement actions and stock transfer matters for individuals and transfer agents. Mr. Russell also has substantial experience with issues applicable to corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and limited partnerships; individual and entity taxation matters; real estate matters; contract negotiation and preparation; secured and unsecured loan transactions; employee stock option and incentive plans; oil and gas matters; distributorships; employment matters; purchase and sale of businesses; and intellectual property matters. In addition, Mr. Russell's practice includes commercial litigation matters in both federal and state courts, and has represented clients in arbitration, mediation and regulatory matters. Mr. Russell has provided representation to a diverse group of private and public companies and individuals.. In 1985 and 1986, Mr. Russell was a part-time Instructor of Law at the College of Law, University of Denver. During 1975-76, Mr. Russell was a part-time Instructor of Accounting at Metropolitan State College located in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Russell is a Martindale-Hubbell AV rated attorney.

My lengthy experience in real estate and business litigation and transactions provides comprehensive insight into the complex issues involved in the purchase, ownership, use, development, and sale of real property.  This experience, coupled with a resourceful and tenacious nature and the personal interest I take in every client, results in integrated and pragmatic solutions to real estate opportunities and problems.  Moreover, my active involvement in a number of nonprofit organizations throughout my career, coupled with more recent legal work in philanthropic tax planning, provides a pragmatic understanding of tax-exempt organizations and philanthropic planning.

Kathryn Stimson is a trial lawyer representing individuals charged with crimes in state and federal court and advocating for the civil rights of individuals against governmental abuses of power.. Ms. Stimson has tried over 50 cases to verdict and handled thousands.  She successfully beat the death penalty in People v. Montour after proving her client was wrongfully convicted of murder.  In 2014, she won the largest civil rights verdict against the Denver police for false arrest, unlawful entry into a home and malicious prosecution.  She has achieved acquittals from juries on the most serious charges and achieved excellent results for clients through negotiation, investigation and sentencing mitigation.

Defending Constitutional Rights. Since 1974, the  Law Office of Jeralyn E. Merritt has been successfully defending individuals accused of serious federal and state drug offenses, as well as money laundering and white collar crimes, and related criminal and civil asset forfeiture claims.. Jeralyn E. Merritt is a nationally renowned criminal defense attorney with more than 45 years of experience in courts in Colorado and throughout the country. As a lawyer who is consistently on the cutting edge of innovative trial strategies and defenses, she has been a frequent lecturer at continuing legal education seminars and a well-known national cable news legal analyst. She has a proven track record of passionately and effectively upholding her clients’ Constitutional rights. Jeralyn E. Merritt aggressively represents clients at all stages of criminal actions, including pre-indictment, grand jury, trial, appeal and post-conviction proceedings.

Dana M. Svendsen is a regulatory compliance and employment lawyer specializing in workplace safety and health. She is a Member in the Jackson Kelly PLLC's Denver, Colorado, office where she practices in the Occupational Safety and Health Group. Ms. Svendsen represents general industry, construction and mining clients in compliance issues, policy, legislative and regulatory matters, and civil and criminal enforcement issues, accident investigation and whistleblower claims on both state and federal levels. She has extensive experience involving issues under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA), and other state and federal safety and health regulations.Ms. Svendsen is active in a number of organizations including Vital for Colorado, Colorado Mining Association, Colorado Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, and the Industrial Minerals Association - North America. Ms. Svendsen has authored several published materials, is a frequent speaker on safety and health topics and has administered innovative training for supervisory employees under OSHA and MSHA.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Federal attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.