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I graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1979 and practiced law for a year before attending the University of Denver School of Law, where I earned a Master's in Tax Law in 1981. Immediately after graduating, I worked as a tax lawyer for Touche Ross in Denver, Colorado. In 1983, a client invited me to join his real estate company as in-house counsel, and I later started my own firm. Remarkably, I have been practicing law for over 40 years, which is hard to believe, even for me.
Whether it's a bankruptcy case of legal malpractice case, I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve the results they deserve.
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Legal Malpractice
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Colorado
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Trial Lawyer
- Cimino Benham, LLC
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- Tax Attorney
- Touche Ross & Company
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Education
- The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
- LL.M. | Taxation
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- Gonzaga University School of Law
- J.D. (1979)
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Professional Associations
- New York State Bar # 1958321
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Protect and Defend
- Consumer Guides
Speaking Engagements
- Social Security Disability Annual Update, Colorado Bar Association
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Legal Answers
3 Questions Answered
- Q. Can I sue a former therapist turned employer for unethical behavior and firing?
- A: Most lawyers (thanks to the TV lawyers - sadly) will only take cases on a contingency fee basis. Therefore they only want cases with big damages. No lawyer will take a case unless the potential damages are big. And by BIG I mean hundreds if not millions of dollars. They don't care about JUSTICE or GOOD LAW or whatever the slogan of the day is, they want money. Having said that, it is not clear from your question what your damages are. But of course if you have a basis (invasion of privacy, defamation, etc) you can sue. The statute of limitations for this type of claim is short, just one year. If your case is not about money damages, you can file a complaint with the regulatory body. I assume ... Read More
- Q. Time limit to file sanctions for hidden bank account post-settlement in Colorado
- A: I would be curious to know how much money was not disclosed, not that it matters. I believe you have 182 days to file a separate suit to set aside the fraudulent agreement. I would also comsider a malpractice case against your lawyer for his neglect.
- Q. 85 member that is looking for pricing for a civil service. We are the old customer's of holy ground real estate
- A: First, it is unfortunate that people like this debtor rip consumers off. I had a sinilar case where the homebuilder stole my client's money and went to prison. Regarding Holy Ground, I doubt that your contract with Mr. Sowash included his personal guarantee. We need to check. Second, if he personally filed for bankruptcy we can file a complaint objecting to his bankruptcy. If he did not file bankruptcy, I see no reason why you cannot sue him individually in state court.
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