About Karen
At Karen Brady & Associates, P.C., we are here to help you reach your personal goals. Our philosophy is that our value is in the questions we ask to help you craft the best estate plan or business transaction possible. We consider the legal documents to be a means to an end, namely helping clients protect their loved ones and important assets. We have been serving Arvada, Colorado, and the West Denver metro area for 22 years and have focused on estate planning and business law for the past 18 years.
We know that the best legal counsel consists of more than just a strong knowledge of the law and how to apply it. Our firm combines three key elements to give our clients well-rounded legal counsel:
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Legal competency: With 22 years of legal experience, we have seen a variety of situations and strategies. Our lawyer has a good idea of what will work and what ideas are not likely to be successful.
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Family focus: If decisions were made in a vacuum, it would be easy to ignore the ramifications they have. However, because every decision affects other people, it is important to think about the possible outcomes of every possibility. We take the time to learn what is important to our clients, so we can help them make the best decision for their situation.
- Individual attention: Although we have been practicing law for almost two decades, we never assume any two clients need the same thing. We see our clients as people, not as case numbers or legal issues. We want to know your hopes, fears and goals, so they can be properly addressed.
When we sit down with clients, we are focused on helping you get the legal information and support you need.Call 303-420-2863 to schedule your free initial consultation. We are here to help you meet your goals.
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO | Active | 1989 | 11/10/2020 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 BBB Gold Star | Better Business Bureau | 2011 |
| Five Star Wealth Manager | Five Star Professional | 2010 |
| Fellowship of Sunbridge Masters | Sunbridge Legacy Builder Network | 2005 |
| Advanced Wealth Strategist Planner | The Esperti Peterson Institute | 2002 |
| Order of the Coif | Michigan Chapter Order of the Coif | 1989 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Shareholder | Karen Brady & Associates, P.C. | 1991 - Present |
| Legal Writing Instructor | University of Denver Sturm College of Law | 1992 - 1994 |
| Bar Exam Grader | Colorado Supreme Court Attorney Regulation Counsel | 1992 - 2010 |
| Instructor | Denver Paralegal Institute | 1992 - 1995 |
| Law Clerk | U.S. District Court District of Colorado | 1990 - 1991 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting Committee - Uniform Trust Code | Colorado Bar Association | 2014 - Present |
| Seniors Resource Center | Director | 2012 - Present |
| Centennial Estate Planning Council | Member | 2010 - Present |
| WealthCounsel | Member | 2004 - Present |
| American Bar Association, Business Law Section | Member | 2000 - Present |
| Colorado Bar Association, Business Law Section | Member | 2000 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section | Member | 1996 - Present |
| Colorado Bar Association, Trust & Estate Section | Member | 1996 - Present |
| Colorado Estate Planning Education Council | Board Member | 2007 - 2009 |
| Compass Montessori School | Board Member | 2001 - 2003 |
| National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys | Board Member | 2000 - 2011 |
| Colorado Women's Estate Planning Council | Board Member | 1997 - 2007 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Your Legacy: Meaningful Estate Planning | Book on Estate Planning for Public | 2012 |
| Denver Business Journal | Market Your Business to Find The Right Buyer (quoted in) | 2011 |
| Estate Planning and Taxation in Colorado | Book on Estate Planning for Attorneys and Accountants | 2007 |
| CSA Journal | On Being an Executor: The Ins and Outs Revealed | 2006 |
| Working With Seniors: Health, Social and Financial Issues | Estate Planning | 2005 |
| CSA Journal | Some Personal Issues in Estate Planning | 2005 |
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| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1988 |
| Georgetown University | B.A. | 1985 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers | Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers | 2014 |
| Estate Planning - What You Need to Know | Estate Planning for Families | 2014 |
| Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts | Intentionally Defectiv Grantor Trusts | 2013 |
| Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers in Colorado | Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers | 2013 |
| Estate Planning for Farmers | Estate Planning for Farmers | 2013 |
| Advanced Trust Strategies | Using Specific Trust Provisions to Meet Client Goals | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Generation Skipping Trusts in Estate Planning | Generation Skipping Trusts | 2012 |
| Stories, Pictures & Heirlooms | Legacy Planning | 2011 |
| Legacy Planning Series | Estate Planning 101: Legacy Planning Series | 2011 |
| Caregivers Legal Workshop | Legal issues Facing Caregivers of Disabled or Elderly Adults | 2009 |
| Business Owners Boot Camp | Legal Issues Facing Small Business Owners | 2009 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Business Succession of Closely Held Company | The Majority Owner transferred his interest over time and his family continues to collect the proceeds |
| Business Growth of Mortgage Company | Incorporation and Growth of Company |
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(9)Zachary McFarland, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 18, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Karen is the go to referral for our firm for all estate planning needs.
Tamra Waltemath, Probate Attorney on Jan 19, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer, she is very intelligent and easy to talk to.
Scott Williams, Estate planning Attorney on May 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Karen since the 1990's through the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. Karen has always impressed me as being a top notch lawyer with outstanding command of the legal issues pertaining to estate planning. Her approach to planning is to get to know each client so she can make recommendations during a customized process of building an estate plan. She is a gifted counselor, speaker and a genuinely warm person. Any client contemplating retaining Karen will not be disappointed.
Steven Owens, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 8, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Karen for more than 10 years and she is diligent, ethical and very well versed in estate planning law. I have referred clients to her when she is more convenient for them and have always been pleased with her service. I can endorse her without qualification.
Michael Zimmerman, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 24, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Ms. Brady for years. I not only refer her all my clients who have estate needs, but have used her for my own estate planning.
Steven Riley, Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney on Apr 29, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I happily endorse Karen Brady and her law firm. I’ve known Karen for approximately10 years through a variety of different associations and have found her to be not only professional, but diligent and extraordinarily committed to her client’s success. The results she’s produced for her clients are excellent. The innovation and commitment to client service are superior in her marketplace. I wouldn’t hesitate to send my family to Karen.
Richard Shapiro, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 17, 2009
Relationship: Other
For a number of years Karen and I have been colleagues in the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. Karen is bright and innovative, and has been an excellent instructor for many National Network educational programs. Karen is client-centered and very much community minded. People in Colorado are fortunate to have available such a skilled and compassionate estate planning and business attorney.
Robert Ross, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 16, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Attorney Karen Brady is a true professional and a trusted adviser. We worked together at Sunbridge. She is a Sunbridge Master. Karen is a person who cares about her clients. Karen works with clients to pass on their values and share their stories. She is able to take complex issues and explain them in very understandable terms.
Robert Pittman, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 10, 2009
Relationship: Other
Karen and I have served together on the Member Advisory Board of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. She is someone other attorneys go to regularly for advice. Karen is a true expert in estate planning and a very caring counselor to her clients. She really cares and it shows.
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