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This office provides custom, expert services to individuals, families, businesses and start-up companies in the following practice areas: integrated estate planning, wealth building and asset protection; wills and trusts, including dynasty trusts, life insurance trusts and income-only medicaid trusts; captive insurance companies; private placement life insurance; patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, non-competition law; small business planning and taxation; contracts and licensing.

Tanya Shimer is an award-winning attorney specializing in Estate Planning, including Wills, Trusts, and Probate; and a Certified Mediator. She has been serving Boulder County and the Front Range of Colorado with impeccable legal representation for almost 30 years. By keeping her practice narrowly focused, her clients benefit from her extensive expertise with efficient and client-focused results.. Boulder County attorney Tanya R. Shimer founded her law firm in 2006, after ten years serving as a legal-aide attorney, representing the indigent in Boulder County. With almost 30 years of “lawyering” under her belt, Ms. Shimer continues to specialize in estate planning and probate. In 2012 she became a Certified Mediator, adding alternative dispute resolution to her practice, with an emphasis on family law and probate.. Ms. Shimer understands that each client has unique legal needs and her priority is to take the time necessary to listen to her clients to ensure she understands their needs and implements their particular legal objectives in a timely and cost efficient way. Ms. Shimer prioritizes clear and timely communication with her clients, and has received Clients’ Choice Awards in 2012 and 2023 from Avvo, has been recognized as a Martindell-Hubble Best Estate Planning attorney and she is also the recipient of the John Robert Marshall Award from the Boulder County Bar in recognition of her excellence.. Ms. Shimer is a member of Colorado Bar Association, Boulder Bar Association, and several other professional associations. She obtained her Bachelor of Art degree in English Literature (1988) and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado, Boulder (1996). She is a certified life coach and in 2023 became a certified Compassionate Inquiry facilitator. She is well versed in Nonviolent Communication and other modalities to help her clients cut through the distractions and get to the essence of their legal needs.. Ms. Shimer resides in the mountains above Boulder, Colorado. She helps run a nonprofit meditation center and has been teaching meditation and yoga for 20-plus years. Her favorite downtime is spent taking long hikes in the mountains with her yellow lab Ben.. “I understand that my law practice is not just what I do but also a reflection of who I am. I strive for impeccability in all that I do, including my law practice.”

SPECIALTIES: Business Litigation; Real Estate Brokerage License Law; Title Disputes; Land Use; Construction Defects; Contract Negotiation and Drafting. Tasha handles business and real estate disputes. She represents clients in state and federal courts, and assists clients in settling their disputes through negotiation and mediation where appropriate. Tasha also represents licensed real estate professionals in administrative actions before the Colorado Real Estate Commission. In addition, she drafts, negotiates and advises clients regarding commercial and real estate contracts. Her clients include real estate brokers, property managers, property owners, mortgage companies, contractors, developers and business owners.

Sean Bell focuses his practice on elder law, estate planning, Medicaid planning, probate, guardianships, and conservatorships. He is an active member of the Colorado Bar Association, including the Elder Law Section and the Trust and Estate Section, and he is a Colorado Bar Foundation Fellow.  Mr. Bell is also an active member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), ElderCounsel, and the American Bar Association.. Mr. Bell is committed to ensuring that the public has good access to legal information.  Through the Civic and Community Affairs Subcommittee, he serves as the managing editor of the Senior Law Handbook, a joint publication of the Colorado Bar Association and CLE in Colorado; he is a member of the planning committee for Senior Law Day; and he seeks new ways to make public legal information accessible-in print, person, or web-based.. Mr. Bell also has a Master of Laws in Environmental Law.  His previous practice experience in the field of environmental law has helped guided his approach to Elder Law.  His goal is to help find a holistic solution to the many issues faced by a person aging in modern society--help them find their own sustainability.. Mr. Bell deeply feels that a person's rights, values, and dignity do not diminish with the passage of time, and he endeavors to help through the practice of law.

Robert Keating formed Robert Keating Law, P.C., the predecessor firm to Keating & Lyden, LLC, in May 2009 to provide the highest quality legal services to his clients. Before starting this firm, Rob spent several years counseling individuals and businesses at a Boulder, Colorado law firm. Rob’s practice comprises corporate and business law, mergers and acquisitions, private securities, intellectual property, corporate, partnership and individual taxation, estate planning, real estate and entertainment.. Rob attended the University of Colorado School of Law where he was an associate editor of the Law Review, Co-Chair of the University of Colorado School of Law (Rothgerber) Moot Court Board and Treasurer of the Class of 2006. As an undergraduate, Rob attended the University of Washington where he received his B.A. in Business Administration. Rob also served as the 2001 Interfraternity Council President and Senator of the Associated Students of the University of Washington. Rob was born and raised in the state of Washington, where he continues to practice law in addition to Colorado.. Very passionate about the environment and renewable energy, Rob served as Author and Research Coordinator for the Energy and Environmental Security Initiative, the predecessor to the Center for Energy and Environmental Security, from August 2006 through March 2007. Rob authored a report to the Colorado Legislature entitled Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading: Emerging Markets and Opportunities for Colorado. This report was commissioned pursuant to C.R.S. § 25-1-1303(2)(c) and examines the impacts, opportunities and risks for Colorado, its citizens and businesses associated with emissions trading systems and concomitant federal, state or regional regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, most notably carbon dioxide.. Rob was named by his peers as a 2013 Colorado Superlawyers Rising Star.. In his free time, Rob enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and daughter, where the family can typically be found hiking, snowboarding, and otherwise spending time outdoors. Rob also loves to golf, garden, and read. He also enjoys writing, playing and listening to music.

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My practice is based on the guiding principles of courtesy, competence, credibility and compassion.   I provide aggressive, thorough and professional representation to injury victims and their families, doing what it takes to make sure their rights are protected and that they receive just compensation. The majority of my clients are referred by other lawyers and local medical providers.   I have earned their trust, and they know that I will provide personalized, aggressive expert representation to their clients and patients.. With nearly 30 years of experience, I have the skills and abilities both inside and outside of the courtroom to take on the insurance companies and get my clients the fair and just compensation they deserve.

My law practice involves working with citizens and communities (including special districts) to achieve their goals.  I provide legal advice in connection with  planning for the future, contracting with neighboring governments and landowners, and financing and constructing public improvements, such as water and wastewater treatment plants.  Also, I provide day-to-day general counsel advice to keep special districts in compliance with the law.. In my free time, I'm active with my two kids, Girl Scouts, my book club, and many outdoor activities in Colorado.

Mark Cohen is an AV-rated lawyer in Boulder, Colorado, who serves clients in the Denver/Boulder area and throughout Colorado. Mark was selected as a Super Lawyer in 2021-2025, and was selected as one of the best real estate lawyers in Denver.  Mr. Cohen's philosophy is simple - Start Early. Work Hard. Finish.®  Mark has 41 years of experience.. Mr. Cohen has a passion for drafting and reviewing documents, and helping clients resolve disputes arising out of all types of legal documents. He believes the distinction between litigation and transactional work is often artificial. Business litigation and real estate litigation are almost always the result of poor drafting, insufficient investigation, or an incomplete negotiation. He prefers Plain English over "Legalese" and believes the use of Plain English in business and law lowers costs, improves productivity, increases credibility, and reduces misunderstandings.. Mr. Cohen is also a proven litigator and trial lawyer. In 2012 he won a 4.2 million dollar verdict in a breach of contract case that included nearly two million dollars in punitive damages. His philosophy and experience enable him to facilitate transactions today that are least likely to become lawsuits tomorrow. He is a highly respected business lawyer.. Mr. Cohen grew up in Denver. He earned his BA in economics at Whitman College 1980, then returned to Colorado and received his law degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1983. He earned his Masters in Law (LL.M.) in agricultural and food law from the University of Arkansas in 2014, where he also taught advanced legal writing.  From 1983 to 1987 Mr. Cohen served as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Air Force. He also served two years as a Special Asst. U.S. Attorney in Nebraska. In 1986, he won the American Bar Association's Outstanding Young Military Service Lawyer award.. From 1987-1995 Mr. Cohen practiced law in Nebraska, where he represented an agricultural lender in collection and bankruptcy matters throughout the state. He also successfully represented defendants in several high profile criminal cases. In thirty-seven years as a trial lawyer Mr. Cohen has conducted more than 100 jury trials. He has served as an on-demand military law expert for MSNBC.. Mr. Cohen and his family returned to the Denver area in 1995. He served as a Prosecuting Attorney for the Denver suburb of Westminster for seven years, and served as Interim Municipal Judge for the City of Boulder for eighteen months. He served as Municipal Judge for the Town of Lochbuie for more than ten y ears, portions of which are in Adams County and portions of which are in Weld County. He also served on the Executive Board of the Colorado Municipal League in Denver. He served as an elected member of his town's Board of Trustees and on his town's Board of Zoning Adjustment. He has tremendous experience in all aspects of local government.. Mr. Cohen lived in Nederland, Colorado for more than twenty years, and is well-versed in issues that often arise with mountain real estate, including easements, boundary disputes, and adverse possession.  He has given presentations on easement law to the Colorado Bar Association and at the Rocky Mountain Surveyors Summit.. Because of his diverse background, Mr. Cohen has experience in many areas of the law, but his practices emphasizes commercial law, real estate law, contract law, and related litigation.. An accomplished writer, Mr. Cohen has authored six articles in the prestigious American Jurisprudence Proof of Facts series, including the primary article on piercing the corporate veil. He wrote several articles published in The Colorado Lawyer and an article on equipment leasing for Rocky Mountain Construction. One of his interests is the use of "Plain English" rather than legal jargon in legal writing. He founded The Plain English Institute, a nonprofit that promotes plain English.. Mr. Cohen served six years on the Board of Editors of The Colorado Lawyer (Chairperson 2012-2013), and now serves as editor of that magazine's contract law column. Mr. Cohen also wrote two mysteries published by Time/Warner. His first mystery, The Fractal Murders, was a Book Sense mystery selection and a finalist for the Colorado Book Award. The sequel, Bluetick Revenge, won widespread praise from well-known authors, including Kinky Friedman, Stephen White, and Margaret Coel.  He won 2nd Prize in the 2004 National Legal Fiction Writing Competition.. Mr. Cohen is a member of the Board of Directors of and a volunteer instructor for DART, Inc., a non-profit that offers training in preventing and responding to workplace violence, and with that background he drafts and reviews workplace violence policies. He holds a black belt in shudokan karate. In 2022, Colorado Governor Jared Polis appointed Mark to the Colorado Combative Sports Commission, formerly the Colorado Boxing Commission, and he served on that Board until 2025.. Mr. Cohen is a witty CLE speaker and prolific writer.  His paper, HOW TO DRAFT A BAD CONTRACT, was praised by Harvard's Steven Pinker as "Simply brilliant."  He speaks frequently on topics that include contract drafting, plain English, easements, and piercing the corporate veil.

Kathryn D. Keiser (Kate) practices law at PackardDierking in Boulder, Colorado.. Kate received her Bachelor’s Degree from Fordham University, her Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado, and her Master of Laws Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver. Kate has been practicing law since 2009, focusing primarily on real estate, estate and tax planning, and estate and trust administration.. You can reach Kate by telephone at extension 113 or by email at kate AT packarddierking DOT com.

Jodie is available to assist clients with estate planning, guardianship, and conservatorship matters. She specializes in helping her clients understand how to take care of the the things that matter most to them, for now and later in life. Starting with comfortable and supportive conversations all the way to a final result, the goal is for every client to walk away knowing that they have a plan that reflects their priorities.. Watershed Estate Planning provides an unusual level of personal attention to each client, helping them plan with love and dignity for life's inevitable twists and turns. At Watershed Estate Planning, LLC we specialize in helping parents with minor children ensure that their kids will always be taken care of by the people they want, in the way they want, and that their assets will be passed down thoughtfully, privately, and with appropriate safeguards in place. All of our work is done on a flat-fee basis, so there are never any surprises to your bill. We even help you pass on your intangible assets--your stories, insights, values and experiences. These are the things most often lost when a loved one dies. See if you qualify for a complimentary estate planning with Watershed Estate Planning, LLC. Call today!

Jodi is a founding Partner in Martin Law Office LLC and has over 20 years of experience as an attorney.  Prior to 2012, Jodi practiced in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area.  Jodi’s career began with serving as an Assistant District Attorney for the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office for six years.  As an Assistant District Attorney, Jodi was assigned to a special victims unit where she focused on cases involving sex crimes, child victims, domestic violence, and homicides.  She left the District Attorney’s office to enter private practice, where she spent the next eight years litigating cases at an Oklahoma City mid-size law firm.  As a Partner at that firm, Jodi supervised a team of attorneys focused on litigating employment and civil rights lawsuits.  During her fifteen years of litigation practice, Jodi has had occasion to try over fifty cases to a jury and a multitude of trials to the Court, as well as multiple oral arguments before both the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.. In 2012, Jodi relocated to Colorado to pursue a practice focused on her passion, using her legal experience to help her clients strengthen and protect themselves and their families.  In light of her experience, Jodi is skilled in working with clients to resolve disputes outside of the courtroom, but is also prepared to fully litigate matters when needed.. At Martin Law Office LLC, Jodi has also focused her energy and legal experience on legal matters impacting the LGBT community, their allies, and individuals impacted by HIV.  Jodi also spends time working with local and national organizations in the pursuit of enhancing the lives of the LGBT community in Boulder, in Colorado and across the nation.

Jared is a native of Boulder, Colorado and the founding partner of Hassan Law Firm, LLC. He has experience in the areas of general business matters, real estate, estate planning and general litigation matters. Prior to the formation of Hassan Law Firm, LLC, Jared practiced in a mid-size downtown Denver Law firm. His clients include individuals, small and medium businesses, employers, buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, developers and non-profit organizations. Jared completed his Juris Doctor at the University of Colorado School of Law where he was a Notes and Comments Editor on the Colorado Journal of Environmental and International Law and Policy. Prior to law school, Jared completed his B.S. in Business and Marketing at San Francisco State University. Jared strives to provide each of his clients with personalized, high quality, cost-effective and creative representation.

I live in Boulder and have practiced law here and along the front range since graduating from CU law school. I  am experienced in trials, negotiations and mediation, and have completed the training as a Child and Family Investigator, and am also a mediator.  For 15 years I was an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado School of Law.

I enjoy living in Colorado with my family and helping clients throughout the state. Enjoying the beautiful outdoors with my family and dog, volunteering on my homeowner's association, volunteering on the Board of a local real estate professional group and teaching fill up my free time. Having a journalism and English literature degree, I also enjoy reading.

I am a general practice attorney, which is a little bit like a family doctor that you go to for a variety of needs.  I  find that because I practice in several areas, there is cross-over that allows me to know when one legal issue I am handling affects other areas of my client's life and adjust my advice and work accordingly.  One unusual thing about my practice is that  I offer legal consulting.  Most attorneys require you to retain them to handle your case from start to finish.  In addition to doing that, i also consult with people who can't afford to retain an attorney.  This means clients pay according to their budget and according to their priority questions and concerns.   My commitment to my clients is a realistic appraisal of their legal problem, practical solutions, compassion and honesty in all aspects of my service.  I offer free consults to allow prospective clients to get some information at no cost while determing for themselves if my law office is the best fit for their needs.  Call us to arrange a free consult and we'd be glad to talk with you.   I am currently working virtually which means that I can talk to you by phone or video meeting and email.  I can do wills and related documents virtually so that you do not need to come to my office unless you choose to use notary services there.  I'm also doing other work like bankruptcies in a similar cases that require hearings are being done by phone or other virtual means.

I aim to a be a new generation of attorney with a diverse skill set and focusing on cost efficiency. The vast majority of cases are settled and all the time and money that is spent on litigation is usually wasted. At the request of clients and as a cost containment measure, my practice is mostly virtual eliminating travel fees when possible. I try to resolve issues in the most practical way and focus on what is the best possible outcome for my client.

Helping Healthcare Professionals with their legal, business, estate planing and asset protection.. I am a Healthcare Practice and Estate Planning Attorney, which means I represent Physicians, Dentists and other health care professionals on a variety issues in in their careers and practices.  These include employment contracts, practice start-ups, buy-ins, partnerships and sales, licensing and disciplinary matters, regulatory matters and other legal matters that come up in the daily running of a medical practice. I also help doctors, business owners and families with their asset protection and estate planning needs.. In representing our healthcare clients I often take on the role of "outside" inhouse counsel.

Hartney Law is an estate planning practice helping Colorado adventurous and entrepreneurial families plan for an uncertain future so they can stop worrying and start living. Also a mother and entrepreneur, Martha opened the practice to serve the people she loves because she is committed to helping parents live a full live fearlessly and with joy and to making sure children are completely cared for if something happens to their parents.. Hartney Law's unique approach to estate planning has been called "enjoyable," "warm, caring, knowledgable," and "an unexpected treasure." Many clients feel their estate planning process was far more rewarding than they ever thought it could be. Our practice philosophy attends not just to the letters and numbers of planning for the worst, but also attends to the deeper needs to ensure our children know they were loved and have access to our inner wealth, not just our monetary wealth.. Martha graduated from the University of Denver while being a full time mother of two sons. She focused her studies on family, juvenile, and estate law and served in the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office; Larimer County Domestic Courts; and the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center. Martha has served as a pro bono guardian ad litem representing abused and delinquent children. After law school, she was certified as a Child & Family Investigator through the Colorado Bar Association. She has also supported new mothers as a La Leche League Leader and been an advocate of attachment parenting and natural parenting.

David brings 20+ years experience in assisting clients with estate planning, probate and legal life coaching. His breadth of expertise also includes real estate and corporate counsel. As the head of the firm, David is a natural born leader and counselor. He has the ability to provide intelligent legal advice while also making people feel extremely relaxed and comfortable in his presence.. David graduated in 1992 with honors from Touro Law Center in Huntington, NY. He was Founder and first President of the Touro Dispute Resolution Society, which continues to provide mediation training and certification to law students since 1990. His degrees include Juris Doctor from Touro Law Center, a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy & Comparative Religion from The Colorado College and Business & Environmental Studies from Cornell University.. He has several memberships which include the American Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association, Boulder County Bar Association, Boulder County Estate Planning Council and Boulder Chamber of Commerce. David is intimately involved with his community, serving on several non-profit boards.. He is also an outdoorsman and can be found biking back roads or hiking trails during his free time. David resides in the mountains of Boulder with his wife and two teenage daughters.

Bruce Dierking's practice focuses on complex commercial real estate transactions, including purchase and sale, leasing, finance, Section 1031 like-kind exchanges, land use approvals/entitlements and all aspects of real estate development.  He has been recognized in Colorado Super Lawyers,® Best Lawyers in America® and the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.®  Bruce is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Colorado School of Law, teaching Real Estate Planning, and he has also lectured at numerous continuing legal education courses on topics related to commercial real estate and development.  He is a past Chair of the Real Estate Law Section of the Boulder County Bar Association and a past Director of the Boulder Chamber of Commerce, Boulder Tomorrow, the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame and Thistle Community Housing.  Bruce received his B.A. in English, summa cum laude, from the University of Northern Colorado, and his J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law, where he was an editor of the University of Colorado Law Review and selected for membership in the Order of the Coif.  Bruce is a Colorado native and life-long Colorado resident. Prior to attending law school, he taught high school English and coached basketball in small towns in Northern Colorado.  Bruce now lives in the Hygiene area with his wife of 22 years and their two high school-aged children. Outside of his work, Bruce enjoys cycling, skiing, reading and travel.

Attorney Aaron Fransua was motivated to go to law school so that he could learn how to help out families in a truly impactful way.. Because of this, he is determined to help families plan for one of the most traumatic times of their lives as well as bring value to other business owners in his community.. He accomplishes this by not only providing them with sound legal advice, but also relies on his past entrepreneurship and tech experiences to provide business advice as well.