Karen H. Shirley

Karen H. Shirley

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 23 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Castle Rock, CO
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Business, Trusts

1189 S. Perry Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 23 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2002

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Holmes Shirley Law

1189 S. Perry Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO, 80104

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Posted by AJ | July 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Full Service

We are blessed to have Karen help us pull all of our documentation together, ensure we are covered, and advise on all aspects in securing our family's future.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent Lawer

Karen Shirley has been very helpful with the Estate Planning/Living Will process. She takes the time to answer all our questions and explain things clearly in a procfessional & friendly manner. My husband and I would recommend her.

Posted by Joanna | November 06, 2014 | Estate Planning

Great experience!

Karen did an excellent job helping us with our estate planning. We felt that she was extremely knowledgable about estate planning. She was very good with communicating with us, and also extremely flexible in meeting with us so that it fit our schedule. We do not hesitate to recommend Karen.

Posted by Tony | November 15, 2013 | Estate Planning

Estate/trust planning

Karen is a very thorough and knowledgeable professional that also is a joy to work with. She captures the emotional and personal side of estate planning as well as the legal side. A very rare find.

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Donald Eby

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Karen she is experienced, knowledgeable, and personally cares for her clients!"

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Andrew Kurpanek

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Karen is a quality estate planning attorney. I have no hesitation in recommending her."

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Daniel Mckenzie

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Karen. She is an extremely conscientious attorney who works hard to ensure that she is always providing her clients with the most thorough, appropriate, and up-to-date legal guidance."

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Robert Wolf

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 28

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Robin Beattie

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen Shirley is a compassionate, attentive lawyer who pays attention to detail and cares about her clients and her work."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

Five Star Professional Award, Five Star Professional

2017

Best Lawyer/Law Firm - Douglas County, Macaroni Kids

2011

Excellence in Diversity, US Environmental Protection Agency

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Attorney, Holmes Shirley Law

2016 - 2019

Of Counsel, Kokish and Goldmanis, P.C.

2015 - 2015

Contract Attorney, Tuthill & Hughes LLP

2010 - 2012

Environmental Protection Specialist, Us Environmental Protection Agency

2007 - 2010

Associate, Buchanan and Sperling, P.C.

2004 - 2006

District Manager, Upper Gunnison Water Conservancy District

2002 - 2004

Associate, Timothy R. Buchanan, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce

Member

2013 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2013 - Present

Alliance of Professional Women

Member

2011 - Present

Douglas/Elbert County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Education

2002

University of Colorado

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Denver

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

College Planning: What Young Adults and Their Parents Need to Know Legal Rights and Responsibilties When You Turn 18

2017

The Afterlife - What to Expect Once You're An Adult Rights and Responsibilties of a Legal Adult

2016

Welcome to the Afterlife: The Practical Workshop for Teens and Parents on Life After Graduation Legal Rights & Responsibilities for Young Adults

2008

Indian Law Clinic

Estate Planning For Tribal Members

2005

Extended Studies Program

Western Water History, Law and Politics

2004

Colorado Water Workshop Along the Gunnison River

Publications

2017

Neighbors of Northeast Castle Rock No One Wants Your China

2015

Better Living - Castle Rock Heads of Estate

2012

Ten Tasty Tacos Ten Tasty Tacos

2005

Gunnison Country Times Is the Drought Really Over?

Languages

English

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