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Michelle Renae Smith
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Biography
A planner and protector by nature, I enjoy helping clients whether they are planning their family's future and their own retirement or trying to determine the best option in the midst of a family medical crisis. Either way, everything I do is about connecting with my clients and helping them achieve some peace of mind.
I grew up in the Dallas, Texas area, and went to law school at the University of Utah. During law school, I volunteered with the Senior Law Project at Utah Legal Services and served as a judicial intern for Administrative Law Judge Harvey Sweitzer at the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Hearings and Appeals - Probate Hearings Division. I also worked as a graduate research assistant to Professor Lee Hollaar at the University of Utah, for whom I reviewed and edited the intellectual property treatise, “Legal Protection of Digital Information” (BNA Books, 2002).
I practiced in Texas for several years, where I was regularly appointed by the Dallas County Probate Courts as an attorney ad litem in both guardianship and probate matters. I moved to Colorado in early 2009, and joined a small elder law firm. I'm now Senior Counsel and the Managing Member of Smith & Mitchell, LLC.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-300 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 21 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 23 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Smith & Mitchell, LLC
4 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite 100, Littleton, CO, 80120
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Posted by Ann | July 21, 2014 | Medicaid & Medicare
Always Prepared!
Michelle went above and beyond what was required during the application/determination process of obtaining Medicaid for my parents. The determination took over a year and despite this long time frame, Michelle continued to be current with the case. She was professional, knowlegeable, and courteous ...
Posted by Jack | June 02, 2014 | Elder Law
Elder Law professional
Michelle was extremely courteous, knowledgeable and helpful in the preparation of all the paperwork and communications with the Colorado Medicaid agencies involved with getting my wife admitted to a nursing home. I would highly recommend "Shupe and Associates" elder law firm and Ms. Smith in particul...
Posted by George | May 28, 2014 | Power Of Attorney
Michelle is Magnificent!
Michelle was the perfect lawyer and human to help us set up medical and financial powers of attorney for a family member who was mentally impaired. She dealt with our family member in a gentle and compassionate manner and helped him understand the need for signing the documents. She made sure that ...
Michelle Smith
Replied last May 28, 2014Thank you, George! I do want to clarify for others who may be reading your review, that a person's mental capacity to execute powers of attorney has to be carefully considered on a case by case basis. In many cases, a guardianship or conservatorship proceeding will be more appropriate.
Posted by Ted | May 28, 2014 | Real Estate
Michelle
I hired Michelle to clean up title issues on some properties and probate issues. She was fast and prompt in answering questions and getting the proper documents recorded.
Michelle Renae Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michelle is a former employee of my firm and I found her to be dedicated, intelligent and very client-oriented. I would recommend her for anyone needing a good guardianship, conservatorship or estate planning attorney."
Steven Owens
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2011
VA Accredited Attorney, Veterans Administration
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Member, Smith & Mitchell, LLC
2005 - 2012
Attorney, Law Office of Michelle R. Smith
2003 - 2004
Associate, Law Office of Steven R. Owens, P.C.
Associations
2016 - Present
Lawyers with PurposeMember
2013 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
Arapahoe County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Women's Estate Planning CouncilMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust SectionMember
2002 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Trust & Estate SectionMember
2004 - 2009
Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate SectionFormer Member
Education
2001
University of Utah
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
University of Texas System, Arlington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
25th Annual Conference - Denver Association of Family Child Care
Financial Planning & Wills
Publications
2010
Rocky Mountain Bride
Best Wedding Gift Ever? A Newlywed Estate Plan.
2010
Rocky Mountain Bride
In Sickness and In Health. Why Every Young Couple Needs a Living Will.
2010
Rocky Mountain Bride
What Newlyweds Ought to Know About a Medical Durable Power of Attorney
2010
Rocky Mountain Bride
Overcoming Wedding Jitters
Languages
English