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I am an attorney practicing in Monument, Colorado, concentrating in real estate, estate planning, business organizations and business transactions. I served as El Paso County Commissioner from 1995-2003. While active in Human Services issues on a statewide basis, I served on the State Board of Human Services and as Chairman of the Human Services Steering Committee of Colorado Counties, Inc. and Chair of the Task Force on Welfare Reform Reauthorization of the National Association of Counties.. My hobbies include politics, Bible study and Christian men's groups, mountaiin biking, gardening, skiing and grandchildren.

When it comes to real estate, John Finger walks the walk.  If he's not seeing a client or preparing for trial, he's managing his own properties and dealing with the same challenges as his clients.  It's often the case that he's in court in the morning with his nice suit and tie, then, in the afternoon, he's cleaning out mess left behind by someone who decided not to pay the rent.  A plurality of his practice involves evictions, but he also negotiates contracts, does litigation, and puts together purchase and sales agreements for buyers or sellers and guides the process through closing.. John also prepares wills and powers of attorney. He even makes house-calls!

Jim has been involved in the practice of law in Parker since 1987. Previously, he was admitted to the Wyoming State Bar in 1980. Jim is a past member of the Real Estate section of the Colorado Bar Association and the American Bankruptcy has been involved in all aspects of real estate legal representation including the acquisition, development and ownership formation phases for his clients. As an acquisition and development attorney, he has been involved in multiple shopping center purchases and sales,apartment projects and residential/agricultural developments. The combined per-square footage of these retail, commercial and residential properties exceed one million square feet and has closed, participated in the pre-sale negotiations, contract drafting, due diligence review and research and closings that exceed $150,000,. He has served as the primary lead attorney for the acquisition, financing, construction, and development of various real estate ventures, counsel for the lender entity including zoning, annexations and other issues facing developers in the acquisition and sale of individual residential properties, commercial land as well as ranch/agricultural land and distressed property sales. As part of his practice, he has been involved in entity formation for many Douglas County and Front Range businesses as well as contact drafting, probate and wills and estates. These entity formations include partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies. Since 1982, Jim has also represented numerous consumers and creditors in debtor work-outs, Chapter 7 and 13 filings in Colorado and Wyoming and is a frequent participant in legal education classes in the area.. Jim is a “A” rated – “Peer Review” qualified attorney by Martindale-Hubbell. He has been selected numerous times for Best of the Best Attorney in Parker, Colorado and Douglas County. For the past several years he has been named a top attorney by The Denver Post. Jim also won the prestigious Cornerstone Award in 2008. The Cornerstone Award was established in 1997 to honor Parker, Colorado business leaders. Jim also serves on the board of directors for Intermountain Rural Electric Association ( IREA) and is the elcted director from district 7. Jim also serves on the advisory board at International Bank a multi state banking organization.

Beth Mankamyer practices in real estate transactions, focusing on residential and commercial purchases and sales and representing parties in for sale by owner transactions, leases and other real estate matters.  She represents individuals and businesses with their real estate needs. Beth represents owners in the negotiation and drafting of construction contracts. She has experience representing dentists and dental practices in entity formation, corporate law and property transactions such as leases. Her entire career has focused on real estate law and Beth is privileged to be part of the real estate law community in the Metro Denver area. She has had extensive training in all aspects of real estate law and is proud to provide personal and specialized representation of her clients.. An active attorney in the Denver community, Beth served as the Chair of the Denver Bar Association Young Lawyer Division Executive Council and as its Secretary and Chair-Elect.  Beth is also a member of the Denver Bar Association Community Action Network.  As a former member of NAIOP, the commercial real estate development association, Beth was part of the Developing Leaders program and sat on the Community Relations Committee.  She continues to participate in educational events and community service projects in the Denver Metro area, including those benefitting the Denver Children’s Home.. In 2016, Beth was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Colorado receive this distinction and to be included, an attorney must receive nominations from other Colorado attorneys and go through an evaluation process.. Beth served on the Board of Directors of a local horse rescue in Colorado. Beth is a former Director of the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley, an animal shelter serving the communities of south Denver.. Originally from Bothell, Washington, Beth currently lives in Denver with her husband and their four children. She enjoys spending time with her family and their pets as well as horseback riding, running, skiing, traveling, gardening, hiking, and attending Rockies games.. Bar Admissions. Colorado, 2009. Education. University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, Colorado. J.D. - 2009. Honors: President of the Construction and Real Estate Law Association. Honors: Editor-in-Chief of the Colorado Journal of International Environmental Law and Policy. Honors: James N. Corbridge Initiative Award Recipient. Honors: Secretary of the Class of 2009. Honors: Event Coordinator of the Women’s Law Caucus. Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA. B.A. - 2006. Honors: cum laude

I (along with Ron Garfield) am the founding partner of the firm which first opened its doors in 1975.  I am a shareholder of the firm which has five locations on the Western Slope and employs 22 attorneys. I have represented seller and buyers of residential and commercial property owners for 40 years. My practice includes representation of large real estate investment groups, buyers and sellers in lending and borrowing activities.  I have extensive experience in land use matters seeking governmental approvals for subdivision and planned unit development and challenging government land use decisions.

I have practiced law in Colorado since 1998.  After working as an aide to the Honorable Nancy L. Johnson (CT-6) and for United States Trade Representative Michael Kantor, I started my legal career serving as corporate counsel at Level 3 Communications, LLC where I worked in the corporate, network development, real estate, construction and information technologies groups.  I previously worked for Garfield and Hecht, P.C. in Aspen, Colorado from 2004 to 2006 in oir transactions practice, before starting my own law firm in Crested Butte, Colorado where I served as the Crested Butte Town Attorney for 11 years.  Between 2010 and 2012 I also served as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Cologix, Inc., an international data center company based in Denver, Colorado.  I rejoined Garfield & Hecht in January of 2017 where I serve as Of Counsel to the Firm working out of both the Aspen and Crested Butte offices focusing on real estate, land use and zoning, real estate development, business transactions, construction, commercial lending, common interest communities, municipal and special district law, conservation easements, federal and state affairs and trademwark law.

Business-minded attorney with a diverse and practical background. Passionate about adding value to every business and personal relationship.. Bill devotes the majority of his law practice to federal and state regulatory compliance, corporate governance, planning and zoning, government relations, employment law, commercial real estate, intellectual property, class action litigation, personal injury, and all aspects of dispute resolution – from initial demand to jury/bench disposition.. Bill is an active member, in good standing, of both the Utah State Bar and Arizona State Bar, and is licensed to practice law before the Supreme Courts and Federal Courts of Utah and Arizona, as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has published multiple law journal articles in the Arizona Bar's law journal and the Utah Bar's law journal. Also, for the 2016-18 term, Mr. Knowlton was the Chairman of the Government Affairs Committee of the Electronic Retailing Association in Washington, D.C.. In 2014, 2018 and 2019, selected in the Mountain States Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list in the Corporate Law category. In 2018, Bill was awarded the the prestigious "40 Under 40" award by Utah Business Magazine.. Bill graduated from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2008 with a juris doctrate, and the W.P. Carey School of Business with a Masters in Real Estate Development. Bill graduated with honors from the University of Utah in 2002 with dual degrees in English and Economics.

Joe is the ninth of twelve children, so he had to learn early how to work with others and solve problems. He studied art at the university before going on to law school.. In his law practice, Joe advises and represents clients in debt collection, contract, business, real estate, and employment issues. Joe has worked for various federal and state judges throughout Utah and Idaho, where he gained experience and skill necessary to resolve matters through litigation when necessary.. He is also fluent in Spanish.. In his free time, Joe enjoys running, biking, swimming, and enjoying the outdoors with his family. He is the father of four.

Lonn has been a lawyer with Sorensen Litchfield (formerly Hawkins & Sorensen) since 2004. Prior to joining the firm, Lonn worked for Atkin & Hawkins, a complex civil litigation firm that later became Atkin & Shields. Lonn has a solid background in science and worked his way through college as an environmental chemist for a large mining company. He was chief deputy Auditor of Salt Lake County from 2011-2015.. Lonn earned his B.S. from the University of Utah in geography with a minor in mathematics. He earned his law degree, cum laude, from Brigham Young University in 1997. Lonn then earned a master of laws degree with merit from the London School of Economics and Political Science in international business law.. Lonn has been a member of the Utah State Bar since 1997. He is also licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Lonn is a member of the International Law Section of the Utah State Bar and was its chair in 2005-06.. Lonn has had many opportunities to help clients with situations that are unusual and complex, including bankruptcy disputes, brain injuries, breach of contract, business relationship liability, business torts, class actions, construction disputes, contested adoptions, dead bodies, debt collection, divorce and custody, fraud, guardianship and conservatorship, international and interstate disputes, judicial conduct, motor vehicle collisions, patent infringement, probate disputes, professional and fiduciary liability, real property, securities fraud, and trademark infringement, wrongful death.. Lonn started his legal career researching real estate titles for two dozen title companies and lawyers. Lonn identifies title problems and solves them by drafting custom legal documents, filing a probate, a quiet title action, or using other court processes.. Lonn helps clients pass property from one generation to the next. Because of Lonn’s vast experience, his real estate title experience, and the relationships he has cultivated, Lonn can process uncontested probates and trusts quickly, effectively, and inexpensively. He also litigates disputes that develop in these areas.. Lonn loves children and enjoys using his legal skills to build families. He has done hundreds of adoption finalization hearings and hundreds more petitions regarding parental rights. Some of these adoptions are contested and require litigation, but so far none of Lonn’s clients have been stopped from finalizing.. The core of Lonn’s practice is his dedication to excellent legal writing and drafting. Lonn’s knows there are many ways to write a legal document—and there is a best way. Lonn’s constant quest is to find the best way to draft each document.. Lonn is married and has three children, one with dark hair, one with blonde hair, and one with red hair. They enjoy living in the Avenues of Salt Lake City and traveling the world together.

We are a small woman-owned neighborhood business with offices in Utah and Idaho specializing in providing quality legal assistance for those who cannot or choose not to hire large litigation firms.  With over 30 years of experience, we can help you understand the law and protect your legal rights. Let us help you with real estate transactions, negotiating or enforcing contracts and protecting your family through estate planning.