Daniel Ellis Mckenzie

Daniel Ellis Mckenzie

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Centennial, CO
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Business

2305 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 223, Centennial, CO

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 70%

Wills, living trusts, retirement trusts, healthcare power of attorney, durable power of attorney, living wills, memorial and burial instructions.

14 years

70%
Probate 20%

Uncontested probate assistance.

14 years

20%
Business 10%

Entity selection and formation, contract drafting and review, regulatory compliance.

14 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 18 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 22 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2003

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

The McKenzie Law Firm, LLC

2305 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 223, Centennial, CO, 80122

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Daniel Ellis Mckenzie's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Suzanne and Johnny | September 18, 2014 | Trusts

DANIEL MCKENZIE - A SOLID "10"/YOUR SEARCH IS OVER

Yes, your search is over. You've been traveling a long road trying to find the right person, but go no further. Daniel Ellis McKenzie is professional, very personable and knows his stuff. You will not go wrong with this attorney. I am hoping these accolades will resonate with you if you are... drowning in a sea of choices. Just as I was, until he entered my life in May, 2014, and helped my husband and I put together a Living Trust that will help our sons after we are gone. A number of complicated issues were addressed and handled with care and sensitivity. You are not just a paycheck to this attorney. He will give you his all. My husband and I had been putting off the inevitable end-of-life arrangements and when we finally bit the bullet, we signed up with another attorney whose approach to clients (despite high ratings) was "assembly-line" at best and "dishonest" at worst. We discontinued our association and did some more research. I discovered Avvo and scrolled down the list of attorneys. As luck would have it, Mr McKenzie's picture and profile were near the top of the list this day and I kept going back to it. I liked his history and as odd as this may sound, his photograph seemed to reflect someone I'd like to deal with, a hunch that really paid off. Daniel McKenzie made a depressing but necessary task as pleasant as one can make it considering the subject. He is patient, informative, returns telephone calls and emails, knowledgeable, and just plain nice to be around. You will have no regrets if you go with this attorney.

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2014 | Trusts

Difficult Trust situation

I am currently facing a delicate situation with regard to my late husband's Trust. The situation is delicate in part because of the personalities and emotions that are involved -- and in part because of the states that are involved (I live in one state, my husband lived in a second state, and his Tr...ust was set up in a third state, where he had taken up temporary residency to receive medical treatments). I had no idea what I was legally entitled to ask for (or even demand) as far as my husband's wishes (and his former POA's actions) were concerned. I asked Dan McKenzie to look into the matter for me, and he provided me with a thoroughly researched accounting of the rights and obligations of everyone involved in the situation, along with a set of recommendations on how I could proceed. He was thorough, quick, sensitive, and discreet.

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2013 | Estate Planning

Recommended to my friends

Daniel prepared a will, estate plan, and all documents with my final wishes - just in case something happens to me. He was very knowledgable about what type of document was appropriate in my situation and walked me through the options. He made what can be a morbid process, easy and comforting. He ...was very responsive with emails, phone calls, and in-person meetings to get the entire process accomplished in a quick and efficient manner. And the cost was much less than what many others charge. I have recommended Daniel to my friends and colleagues.

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2013 | Estate Planning

Recommendation

Dan McKenzie recently prepared estate documentation for my husband and I. We are senior citizens with grown children and small grandchildren. Dan was extremely helpful in presenting options to help us achieve our goals and we were pleased with the results.

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Daniel Ellis Mckenzie's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Basler

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan and his team are amazing at making a difficult and thought provoking time manageable. Dan specifically makes sure that no stone is left unturned and things that you would likely never even have considered get addressed. He has seen the pitfalls of families that have incomplete wills/trusts and the fights that ensue after death. He ensures that your family avoids these pitfalls so that a difficult time is made much smoother for your loved ones. I have referred Dan often and used him personally and can truly say that he is a top notch attorney and human being. It is without reservation that I endorse Dan McKenzie."

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David Ganderton

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan Mckenzie is an excellent attorney. He works tirelessly to achieve results for his clients, and does so on a personal level. He is both diligent and highly effective in his work. I strongly endorse Dan."

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Stephen Burg

Business lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dan is a very bright attorney who does an amazing job of taking complex problems and making them simple. He is a tremendous attorney. Someone I would go to if I needed help with business law, estate planning or probate."

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Jeffrey Pederson

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Dan. Dan has a strong understanding of the law and does a great job for his clients."

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Karen Shirley

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dan. He is a knowledgeable, hard working attorney that works to provide his clients with quality representation."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Michael Smith

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan has exhibited competence and professionalism in each of my interactions with him. He goes above and beyond to provide client-centric service to his clients."

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Jennifer Keel

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is an excellent lawyer in all his areas of practice. He's talented, ethical, and very, very smart. Clients, you can't go wrong with this guy--he won't pawn you off on a paralegal, and he won't bill you for imaginary work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers

2002

Runner Up, Julius H. Minor Moot Court

N/A

Dean's List, Dean's List

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, The McKenzie Law Firm, LLC

2007 - 2013

Associate, Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine, PC

2003 - 2007

Associate, Horwitz Horwitz & Associates

Associations

2014 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2013 - Present

Anti-Defamation League

Co-chair, Civil Rights Committee

2013 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section

Member

2013 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Business Law Section

Member

2011 - Present

Anti-Defamation League

Advisory Board

2007 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Anti-Defamation League

Co-chair, Legislative Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Tennille v. Western Union Company

Settled

Verex Laboratories v. PR Pharmaceuticals

Verdict for plaintiff

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Education

2003

Northwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2002

Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology What Were They Smoking?: The Supreme Court's Latest Step in a Long, Strange Trip Through the Fourth Amendment

2000

2000

Languages

English

Activity

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