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  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • Licensed for 30 years
  • Free consultation
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About Steven

Steve is third generation Colorado native and received his bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Colorado Masters Program and his juris doctor degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

 

Before attending law school he taught English at Skyline High School in Longmont for 11 years.  Since graduation from law school he has practiced law for more than 20 years and has focused on estate planning, asset protection planning, business planning and special needs planning for the past fifteen years.

 

He is a member of the Esperti Peterson Insitute for Advanced Estate Planning and WealthCounsel and is the author of the authoritative book on estate planning: Your Legacy, Meaningful Estate Planning.

 

He practices in Arizona and throughout Colorado, but lives here in Greenwood Village with his family.

Practice areas

  1. Estate planning: 30%

    We assist our clients with all areas of estate planning, including wills, trusts, charitable planning, asset protection planning, business succession planning, etc. Cases range in size from $500,000 to $80,000,000

    32 years

  2. Trusts: 30%

    We assist our clients with all areas of trust based estate planning, including revocable living trusts, charitable planning, asset protection trusts,, trust-based business succession planning, etc. Cases range in size from $500,000 to $80,000,000

    32 years

  3. Business: 20%

    At some point in time all owners exit their business, either involuntarily of by choice. We help our clients achieve all of their business succession planning goals, so that they can achieve maximum value when the time comes.

    32 years

  4. Probate: 20%

    We assist familes with probate and trust settlement, always striving to provide the most efficient, compassionate, cost-effective and rapid settlement possible.

    32 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

The Law Office of Steven R. Owens, P.C.

6041 South Syracuse Way
Suite 103
Greenwood Village, CO, 80111

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    COActive199403/05/2022
    AZInactive 199105/22/2022
    WIResigned199102/22/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Disability Advocate -- LawInvisible Disabilities Foundation2008
    Advanced Wealth Strategies PlannerEsperti Peterson Institute2004
    Top business law firm in ArizonaCorporate Counsel Magazine1993
    Member, Order of the CoifThe Order of The Coif1991
    Cum Laude Honor (JD)University of Wisconsin Law School1991
    Chosen As Articles EditorWisconsin Law Review1990
    Chosen as Articles EditorWisconsin Law Review1989
    Cum Laude Award (MA)University of Colorado1987
    Honors Graduation AwardUniversity of Colorado1974
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Primary AttorneyThe Law Office of Steven R. Owens, P.C.1996 - Present
    AttorneyStreich Lang, PA1991 - 1996
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Society of Financial Service ProfessionalsBoard of Directors2011 - Present
    WealthCounselMember2005 - Present
    WealthCounsel Advisors ForumFounding Member2005 - Present
    Esperti Peterson Advanced Estate Planning InsituteMember2004 - Present
    Southeast Denver Estate Planning CouncilBoard Counsel2003 - Present
    Arizona Bar AssociationMember1991 - Present
    Order of the CoifLifetime Member1991 - Present
    Colorado Bar AssociatinMember2001 - 2005
    National Network of Estate Planning AttorneysMember2001 - 2007
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    RIA Continuing Legal Education NotesIrrevocable Grantor Trusts2012
    Updated Authoritative Book on Estate Planning In ColoradoYour Legacy: Meaningful Estate Planning (Second Edition)2012
    Authoritative Book on Planning in ColoradoYour Legacy - Meaningful Estate PLanning2009
    Wisconsin Law ReviewPAMPERIN V. TRINITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND THE EVOLUTION OF HOSPITAL LIABILITY: WISCONSIN ADOPTS APPARENT AGENCY1990
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Esperti Peterson InstituteAdvanced Wealth Strategist2004
    University of Wisconsin, MadisonJuris Doctor, Cum Laude1991
    University of ColoradoMasters, Cum Laude1987
    University of Colorado - BoulderBachelor of Science, with honors1974
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Society of Financial Service ProfessionalsCreating a Legacy in 2013 and Beyond2013
    RIA Continuing Legal EducationIrrevocable Grantor Trusts2012
    Society of Financial Service ProfessionalsEstate Planning For 2011 and Beyond2011
    SEAC Annual MeetingPlanning for Disabilities2010
    National VATER – VATERL ConferencePlanning For Children WIth Special Needs2005
    Colorado Planned Giving RoundtableTrusts and Charitable Opportunities2005
    National Cancer Society PresentationMeaningful Estate Planning2004
    Advanced Elder Law InstituteSpecial Needs Planning2004
    National Business Institute PresentationEstate Planning Fundamentals for Attorneys2004

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    Lawyer Wendi Sue Temkin

    Wendi Temkin, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 28, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Craig N Johnson

    Craig Johnson, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 7, 2013
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Wendi Sue Temkin

    Wendi Temkin, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 28, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Craig N Johnson

    Craig Johnson, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 7, 2013
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Michelle Renae Smith

    Michelle Smith, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 23, 2013
    Relationship: Worked for lawyer

    I worked for Steve when I was beginning my legal career, and I always found him to be extremely responsive and attentive to his clients' concerns. Steve is everything you want in an attorney - experienced, practical, well-respected by his peers and adored by his clients. I highly recommend him for anyone needing estate planning, estate administration or special needs planning services.

    Lawyer Karen L Brady

    Karen Brady, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 14, 2013
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I have had the pleasure of working with Steven Owens in several capacities, including as opposing counsel on some friendly contracts. Steve is efficient and practical, getting to the heart of the matter so that clients are served quickly and at reasonable cost.

    Lawyer James R. Thompson

    James Thompson, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 10, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Steve. He is well-respected, knowledgeable and likable.

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    C. Clauss, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 1, 2013
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I've worked with and consulted with Steven R. Owens, Esquire on estate planning cases; and I've found Steve & his staff to be top notch. Steve's reputation for knowledge of estate planning and administration is excellent.

    Lawyer Krystal K Woodbury

    Krystal Woodbury, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 27, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have referred several clients to Steve due to conflicts or workload knowing that Steve and his staff will take great care of those clients. Steve's commitment to his clients is impressive, and each client that I have had the opportunity to follow up with has been quite pleased with Steve. I will continue to send clients to Steve as the occasions arise, knowing they are in fantastic hands with his firm.

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