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Dennis Edward Valentine
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Biography
My practice is limited to the areas of estate planning and probate administration. I enjoy helping people plan their future and protect their family. Advance planning can do that and provide peace of mind knowing that your wishes will be carried out.
I am an active member of the Elder Law Committee of the Colorado Bar Association and have experience working with seniors in planning and protecting their estates. My fees are reasonable and I am available to my clients.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Colorado for 52 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1973
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Location
Dennis E. Valentine Law Firm
1776 S. Jackson St., Suite 1108, Denver, CO, 80210
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Dennis Edward Valentine's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Highly Recommended
When Shakespeare said, "First you kill all the lawyers," he did NOT mean Dennis Valentine! Mr.Valentine is an excellent, ethical and fairly priced attorney. He advised and drew up legal documents for me - will, power of attorney, etc., and he was professional, efficient and accessible when I had qu...
Dennis Edward Valentine's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dennis is without question one of the most thoughtful, and conscientious lawyers that I know. I've had many opportunities to work with and consult Dennis concerning complex estate matters, and he always impresses with careful analysis that only experience can bring."
Leonard Higdon
Criminal defense lawyer
R. Eric Solem
Elder law lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Owner, Dennis E. Valentine Law Office
1979 - 2002
Partner, Brauer, Buescher, Valentine, Goldhammer, & Kelman, PC
1975 - 1979
General Counsel, Colorado Education Association
1973 - 1975
Associate Attorney, Sterling & Simon, PC
Associations
2014 - Present
Douglas/Elbert County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Douglas County Seniors' CouncilMembership Chair
2005 - 2015
AARP Advocacy TeamVolunteer Legislative Lobbyist on Elder Law Issues
2002 - 2015
Colorado Bar Association, Elder Law and Trust and Estate SectionsMember
Sample of Legal Cases
CF & I Steel v. United Steel Workers
It was a precedent setting win for my client.
Education
1973
University of Denver College of Law cum laude, Member Law Review, Order of St. Ives
JD - Juris Doctor
1966
Georgetown University
MA - Masters
1965
United States Air Force Academy
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Estate Planning
Estate Planning for Professionals
Publications
2015
Castle Rock News Press
Estate Planning: What It Is and Who Needs It
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is the estate attorney responsibilities to the deceased client personal representative (trustee) as far as filing probate
09 Aug 2015
Q&A
Is a will that was drawn up in Florida legal in Colorado
13 Mar 2015
Q&A
How do I file a small estate affidavit in another state?
14 Feb 2015