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I have devoted my career to protecting people’s legal rights. There is an unfortunate trend that those who have the most to lose in our legal system are often the ones least likely to have the benefit of professional legal assistance.
I started the McKenzie Law Firm to provide legal solutions to people who want a secure plan for their financial future, but who feel as though professional legal advice may still be beyond their reach. I specialize in estate planning and advising people on small business issues. As a father of four and a business owner, I know that time and money are often in short supply. I also know how overwhelming it can seem to properly address all the responsibilities you have in your day-to-day life. As a lawyer, however, I also know what can be lost if things are not handled correctly. I am here to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
Prior to starting the McKenzie Law Firm, I spent a decade working as a trial lawyer, helping individuals recover compensation for harm done to them by the fraud, carelessness, and failure of businesses and government agencies to live up to their legal obligations and responsibilities. In that role, I engaged in all types of litigation, including class actions, mass torts, and complicated commercial cases. I am licensed in Colorado and Illinois, and have handled cases in state and federal courts around the country.
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Posted by Mike | April 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Exceptional Trust and Estate Planning Service
We recently worked with the Mckenzie Law Firm for estate planning and to develop our family trust. Daniel and his team were great. Daniel and Tienne were excellent at identifying our wishes, understanding our circumstances, and crafting a trust and related documents that captured what we needed. T...
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...
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...
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 ...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse Dan. He is a knowledgeable, hard working attorney that works to provide his clients with quality representation."
"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."
"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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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
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Dean's List, Dean's List
2013 - Present
Owner, The McKenzie Law Firm, LLC
2007 - 2013
Associate, Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine, PC
2003 - 2007
Associate, Horwitz Horwitz & Associates
2014 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2013 - Present
Anti-Defamation LeagueCo-chair, Civil Rights Committee
2013 - Present
Denver Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate SectionMember
2013 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Business Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
Anti-Defamation LeagueAdvisory Board
2007 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Anti-Defamation LeagueCo-chair, Legislative Committee
Settled
Verdict for plaintiff
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
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