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
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
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
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
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
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 1994 | 03/05/2022 |
AZ | Inactive | 1991 | 05/22/2022 |
WI | Resigned | 1991 | 02/22/2022 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Disability Advocate -- Law | Invisible Disabilities Foundation | 2008 |
Advanced Wealth Strategies Planner | Esperti Peterson Institute | 2004 |
Top business law firm in Arizona | Corporate Counsel Magazine | 1993 |
Member, Order of the Coif | The Order of The Coif | 1991 |
Cum Laude Honor (JD) | University of Wisconsin Law School | 1991 |
Chosen As Articles Editor | Wisconsin Law Review | 1990 |
Chosen as Articles Editor | Wisconsin Law Review | 1989 |
Cum Laude Award (MA) | University of Colorado | 1987 |
Honors Graduation Award | University of Colorado | 1974 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Primary Attorney | The Law Office of Steven R. Owens, P.C. | 1996 - Present |
Attorney | Streich Lang, PA | 1991 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Society of Financial Service Professionals | Board of Directors | 2011 - Present |
WealthCounsel | Member | 2005 - Present |
WealthCounsel Advisors Forum | Founding Member | 2005 - Present |
Esperti Peterson Advanced Estate Planning Insitute | Member | 2004 - Present |
Southeast Denver Estate Planning Council | Board Counsel | 2003 - Present |
Arizona Bar Association | Member | 1991 - Present |
Order of the Coif | Lifetime Member | 1991 - Present |
Colorado Bar Associatin | Member | 2001 - 2005 |
National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys | Member | 2001 - 2007 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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RIA Continuing Legal Education Notes | Irrevocable Grantor Trusts | 2012 |
Updated Authoritative Book on Estate Planning In Colorado | Your Legacy: Meaningful Estate Planning (Second Edition) | 2012 |
Authoritative Book on Planning in Colorado | Your Legacy - Meaningful Estate PLanning | 2009 |
Wisconsin Law Review | PAMPERIN V. TRINITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND THE EVOLUTION OF HOSPITAL LIABILITY: WISCONSIN ADOPTS APPARENT AGENCY | 1990 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Esperti Peterson Institute | Advanced Wealth Strategist | 2004 |
University of Wisconsin, Madison | Juris Doctor, Cum Laude | 1991 |
University of Colorado | Masters, Cum Laude | 1987 |
University of Colorado - Boulder | Bachelor of Science, with honors | 1974 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Society of Financial Service Professionals | Creating a Legacy in 2013 and Beyond | 2013 |
RIA Continuing Legal Education | Irrevocable Grantor Trusts | 2012 |
Society of Financial Service Professionals | Estate Planning For 2011 and Beyond | 2011 |
SEAC Annual Meeting | Planning for Disabilities | 2010 |
National VATER – VATERL Conference | Planning For Children WIth Special Needs | 2005 |
Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable | Trusts and Charitable Opportunities | 2005 |
National Cancer Society Presentation | Meaningful Estate Planning | 2004 |
Advanced Elder Law Institute | Special Needs Planning | 2004 |
National Business Institute Presentation | Estate Planning Fundamentals for Attorneys | 2004 |
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Wendi Temkin, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 28, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Craig Johnson, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 7, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Wendi Temkin, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 28, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Craig Johnson, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 7, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
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.
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.
James Thompson, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Steve. He is well-respected, knowledgeable and likable.
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.
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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