$ 300-350 per hour
also known as Emily C. Teel
Emily Teel Coleman is the founder of Higher Ground Law. Her law practice focuses on various areas of transactional law. Prior to starting Higher Ground Law, Mrs. Coleman was part of a mid-size Denver law firm where she practiced both transactional and litigation law. Mrs. Coleman has acquired significant experience in advising clients in the areas of estate and business succession planning, tax, probate, nonprofit formation and governance, business formation and transactions and real estate transactions. On the litigation side, she has experience representing businesses and individuals in a wide range of civil legal disputes.
If you ask her why she became an attorney, Emily will say that it all comes down to the challenge of problem solving. Each client and matter is unique, and understanding the client’s real interests and goals is paramount. The law was a natural choice to combine her passion for tackling a good challenge with her desire to provide first-rate, yet personal, legal counsel to her clients.
Prior to beginning her legal career, Emily worked in the International Executive Services (Tax) group of KPMG, LLP in Seattle, WA. With KPMG, Emily assisted several Fortune 500 clients with expatriate consulting and tax compliance services. Her practice with KPMG also included providing international and domestic tax planning, compliance and consulting services to high-net-worth individuals in the Seattle area. She finds that her tax and accounting background places her in a unique and invaluable position to help clients with tax issues that invariably arise in the areas of her law practice.
Emily studied Business and Accounting while pursuing her undergraduate degree at Seattle Pacific University. She received her J.D. from the University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law and was admitted to the Colorado Bar in October of 2010.
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Acquired: 2010
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42 Garden Center, Broomfield, CO, 80020
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Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I couldn’t be happier with the service I received from Emily and her office. She took what felt like a complicated situation with my documents and made it straightforward and manageable. On top of that, she helped me think ahead with some planning I hadn’t even considered. The fees were very reaso...
Posted by Tonya | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I came to Emily looking to create a living will. As a business owner, I know the value of having everything prepared in advance. Emily answered all of my questions, was very nurturing and caring when speaking about sensitive information - it is never easy to speak of and plan for one's own death. ...
Posted by Bill | May 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Emily's expertise in estate planning is remarkable. My situation in writing a will required special consideration as we included a testamentary trust for handling some funds in a very particular manner. Emily handled this project in a thoroughly professional manner. I would confidently rely on her...
Posted by anonymous | May 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Emily prepared my will and associated papers quickly and efficiently. She also helped me with an association situation, regarding filing for a nonprofit corporation status with the State of Colorado. I had research much info, but needed guidance before completing the transaction. She was very help...
Posted by Randy | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney
During the course of selling my dad's house we found there were problems with my mom's estate which could delay the sell. Emily was very quick and helpful in getting the issues resolved in a very timely manner. She did an excellent job.
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Emily is the most focused, detail oriented attorney that I know. She has such a high level of care and concern for her clients' well being, that really shows through in her work. I would personally trust her with the most sensitive and complex legal matters."
"Emily is a highly skilled litigator and is a tremendously detail-oriented attorney. She is very knowledgeable and works hard for her clients. I strongly recommend her."
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2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017 - Present
Attorney, Higher Ground Law LLc
2013 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Hoffman Crews Nies Waggener & Foster LLP
2010 - 2013
Associate, Mastin Hoffman & Crews LLC
2004 - 2007
Senior Associate, KPMG
2015 - Present
Colorado Bar FoundationFellow
2013 - 2015
Family Tree Next GenerationBoard Member
2012 - 2017
Colorado Bar FoundationBoard of Governors
2011 - 2012
Minoru Yasui American Inn of CourtExecutive Committee Member
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
B.A.
2018
Dying in Colorado: Intestacy, Wills, Trusts and Other Testamentary Arrangements
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