$ 185-425 per hour
R. Eric Solem
About R. Eric
Biography
Our legal practice is devoted to achieve the best result for our clients at a minimum of expense to them. We try and keep all of our clients out of court but if court becomes necessary or expedient we do not shy away from aggressive representation of the client's interests. We also have life long experiences ourselves in raising our children to adulthood, caring for our elderly parents and handling disabilities of close family members. We bring our experiences to bear on our legal practice. We are active in the community with charitable organizations and active in bar association and continuimg legal education / We stay in touch with national state and local issues. We love to travel but we especially love what life offers us here in Colorado. We are blessed to live in a fine community and we believe in sharing our experience and love of community to enhance the lives of others, particualrly those who are vulnerable and in need. Above all we apply values to our practice and we take great pains in demystifying the law so our clients better understand the issues they face in life in context.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Elder Law
60%
56 years | 6,000 cases
Trusts
40%
36 years | 400 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Colorado for 50 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 51 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
Solem. Woodward & McKinley
750 W. Hampden, Suite 505, Englewood, CO, 80110
Solem, Woodward, & McKinley
750 W. Hampden, Suite 505, Englewood, CO, 80110
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Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Don't Recommend
I do not recommend this attorney at all. A lot of promises, lack of expertise, zero result in estate recovery negotiation with Medicaid. He told me that Medicaid can't place a lean on my mother's property upon her passing. Sure enough, that's the first thing they did. This law office charged me for r...
R. Eric Solem
Replied last May 13, 2022This client tried to game the system and it ended up not working for her. We were honest and straightforward with her as I am with all my clients. I have successfully handled many medicaid lien cases and I have the only appellate case in Colorado on liens in the case of State vs.S.P 356 P. 3d 1033(Colo App 2015) which we won. Unfortunately I cannot prevent dissatisfied people from writing reviews but like anything else in life there will always be someone who blames the lawyer for their own problems.
R. Eric Solem's Lawyer Endorsements
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Eric is well versed in Social Security, Medicaid, special needs trusts and other areas of elder law. An excellent litigator and planner. Someone to count on for the most up to date information."
"I endorse Mr. Solem. He is a premiere elder law attorney. He is a consummate professional who has a great combination of skills: the careful yet, if appropriate, controlled approach with his clients; a willingness to adapt to the ever-changing environment of the elder law/trusts/probate practice; and a commitment to share his substantial knowledge with his peers. His ethical and genial approach to the practice sets a standard to which other attorneys should aspire."
"I endorse this lawyer. He and I have worked together in representing clients in estate planning and elder law litigation. I have also referred clients to him for Medicaid planning and guardianship issues. I am always impressed and my clients are as well with his expertise and the care he takes in representing all his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eric has long been known as the "Dean" of probate and estate law in Colorado. I routinely consult him when dealing with complex personal injury or death cases. Eric is not only a recognized expert in his field, but a gentleman who is a pleasure to work with. His ethics are beyond question and his commitment to improving the practice of law in Colorado is impressive."
"Eric is a consummate professional, providing excellent counsel and representation in all areas of elder law. I heartily endorse Eric for any and all elder law needs."
"I heartily endorse this lawyer. Eric possesses a comprehensive knowledge of Elder Law and is an accomplished litigator and champion of the rights of Seniors and persons with disabilities."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2009
Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2008
Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2007
Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Partner, Solem, Mack & Steinhoff, P.C.
Associations
2009 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
1996 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
1975 - Present
Colorado Bar Association
1994 - 2013
Colorado Fund for People with DisabilitiesFounding Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State v SP
Favorable to client
Houghton v Reinertson
Trial court reversed
Ramey V. Reinertson
Colorado Medicaid agency rule not enforceable
In re Estate of Schiola
Agency Directed to follow due process of law
Perez ex rel Cardenas vs Henneberry
case settled on more favorable terms after decision rendered
In re Estate of Mattingly
Trial court reversed
Monez V. Reinertson
trial court reversed
Education
1974
University of Wisconsin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2013
Web seminar
Medicare Set Aside Administration
2013
Live Denver Event
COLORADO MEDICAID EXPANSION UNDER THE ACA
2013
Elder Law Retreat
The Effect of the Affordable Care Act on Special Needs Trusts for Adults and Minors
2013
Denver Live Presentation
Colorado Medicaid Recent Changes
Publications
2012
Colorado Personal Injury Practice
Public Benefits Planning for Personal Injury Lawyers
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers