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Martha James Hartney
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Biography
Hartney Law is an estate planning practice helping Colorado adventurous and entrepreneurial families plan for an uncertain future so they can stop worrying and start living. Also a mother and entrepreneur, Martha opened the practice to serve the people she loves because she is committed to helping parents live a full live fearlessly and with joy and to making sure children are completely cared for if something happens to their parents.
Hartney Law's unique approach to estate planning has been called "enjoyable," "warm, caring, knowledgable," and "an unexpected treasure." Many clients feel their estate planning process was far more rewarding than they ever thought it could be. Our practice philosophy attends not just to the letters and numbers of planning for the worst, but also attends to the deeper needs to ensure our children know they were loved and have access to our inner wealth, not just our monetary wealth.
Martha graduated from the University of Denver while being a full time mother of two sons. She focused her studies on family, juvenile, and estate law and served in the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office; Larimer County Domestic Courts; and the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center. Martha has served as a pro bono guardian ad litem representing abused and delinquent children. After law school, she was certified as a Child & Family Investigator through the Colorado Bar Association. She has also supported new mothers as a La Leche League Leader and been an advocate of attachment parenting and natural parenting.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Estate Planning
40%
16 years | 500 cases
Trusts
40%
16 years | 400 cases
Wills and Living Wills
20%
16 years | 500 cases
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Licensed in Colorado for 15 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2010
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Hartney Law, LLC
4450 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 100, Boulder, CO, 80303
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Chris | May 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Martha is the future of Trusts & Estate planning!
Martha gives you state-of-the-art comprehensive estate planning that leaves nothing out! From temporary guardianship documents to videotaped messages for your children, and every conceivable legal device in between-- she makes sure you have the level of services that fit your unique situation and bud...
Martha Hartney
Replied last May 03, 2017Thank you, Chris! It was a pleasure working with you and your family to do this work in a good (and enjoyable) way.
Posted by Susan | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
A True Joy to Work with
Martha is an exceptional listener. She really wants to understand your needs and desires for your estate and your children. She respected our wishes and worked to have our estate plan match as closely to our wishes as legally possible. Marta made sure we understood everything that was going on and wh...
Martha Hartney
Replied last September 08, 2016Thank you so much for your kind words. I aim that every good word written about the firm is well earned! It was a pleasure to work with you.
Posted by Susan | July 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Outstanding attorney!
Martha helped my husband and me with estate planning. Her approach to estate planning was much more thorough than our previous wills. And yet Martha explained the process in very easily understandable terms and clearly defined the decision points. In particular the child protection planning piece fil...
Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
excellent
I recently planned my estate with Martha. As a single mother I was looking for a lawyer that would address any potential contingencies. I am certain that my estate and my children will be well protected in the event of my demise. I highly recommend her and her firm as they are professional, approa...
Posted by Amanda | February 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Awesome Job!
Martha did an amazing job explaining everything in detail. She is very family oriented. She was prompt for all our meetings and had everything ready to go. She's very knowledgeable, professional, and personable (which you don't always get with lawyers!). We have recommended her to our friends.
Martha James Hartney's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Martha is the absolute best at what she does. Not only has she mastered the legalities of estate planning, but she provides so much more with her legacy services. Could not recommend her any more highly."
"As a fellow attorney and also a client, I can attest that Martha is far from a typical lawyer. She looks way past the basic law in service of helping families protect both their financial wealth and their true wealth (the legacy they leave future generations). On top of all that, she is committed to forward-thinking ways to serve people in a way that is clear, reliable, and predictable in terms of the expense."
"Martha is a fantastic person and a top-notch estate planning attorney. In addition to her legal skills, Martha has figured out how to protect and preserve her client's human, intellectual and spiritual assets."
"Martha is awesome. She is approachable and creative, two essential traits in making an excellent attorney. I have known Martha for close to ten years now, working with and around her during that entire time; I can honestly say that she is one of the best in our profession. I am super proud to call her a colleague and a friend. I endorse Martha one zillion percent!"
"Martha is a fabulous, personally attentive estate planning attorney. Highly recommended."
"I recommend Martha highly. She is well known and respected in the estate planning and probate community. She has proven to be an effective communicator and leader among the planning and probate Bar. She is great!"
"Martha is a great estate planning attorney and is one of only a few in the area that commits to giving her clients more than just a set of legal documents. She's a great advisor and a true leader and innovator in the field."
"I have known Martha for several years through various professional organizations and committees and have been consistently impressed by the skill and compassion she brings to everything she does. She is a great asset to our legal community and I know her clients love working with her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Martha is an experienced, compassionate, creative attorney who truly enjoys her work. As a mentor, she has been vital to my professional development."
"I endorse this lawyer. Martha is an ethical and highly competent attorney in estate planning who cares that her clients receive the best estate plan for their circumstances, goals, and needs. She is excellent with blended families and younger families."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Martha's commitment and passion for providing top-notch estate planning to her clients is most impressive. She combines a high level of experience and knowledge in the estate planning field along with great interpersonal skills and communication. I would definitely refer friends and family to her without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Martha is a great trust and estate lawyer and is very active in Colorado;s legal community. She brings great enthusiasm and experience to the estate planning arena."
"You will never meet a more productive and patient "trusted advisor" for your family's legal, financial, emotional and mental well-being. If you have kids, you must ABSOLUTELY meet with Martha, she has the most BRILLIANT protection plans for busy parents to know that their kids are cared for in emergencies. TWO-THUMBS UP!!"
"I met Ms. Hartney this year and could immediately see her dedication to her clients and passion for what she does. Estate planning never seemed as exciting and possible before we talked. Also, as a parent myself, I could tell that genuinely cared when we discussed my children and my plans for their future estate planning. I will be recommending Ms. Hartney to my own clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Martha is an extremely hard worker and has a caring, compassionate personality. Martha is very interested in doing what's best for her clients, and I wouldn't trust anyone else to do my estate plan."
"Martha is one of the most creative and intelligent attorneys I have ever met. She cares deeply about each client, which translates into personal and zealous advocacy."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Best of the West - Attorney, Yellow Scene Magazine
2015
Best of the West - Attorney, Yellow Scene Magazine
2014
Best of the West - Attorney, Yellow Scene Magazine
2013
Best of the West - Attorney, Yellow Scene Magazine
2012
Best of the West - Attorney, Yellow Scene Magazine
2011
Best of the West - Attorney, Yellow Scene Magazine
1993
Monty McKinney Award, AAAAs of California
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Principle Attorney, Hartney Law, LLC
2011 - 2015
Estate Planning Mentor, New Law Business Model
Associations
2014 - Present
Boulder County Estate Planning CouncilMember
2013 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationUniform Trust Code Drafting Committee
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Boulder Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Thompson G. Marsh American Inn of CourtMember
2009 - Present
Boulder County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2006 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Single Dad, One Child
This client has a trust-based plan that makes sure someone else is managing his son's inheritance until he is old enough to do so on his own.
Adventurous Family with Kids
This family is protected from court proceedings and have passed on their resources carefully and mindfully.
Entrepreneurial Estate Planning
Estate tax reduction and asset protection for heirs
International Family Estate Plan
Clients' plan ensures children are cared for by local guardians while international travel and repatriation occurs, providing resources without court intervention or hassle.
Education
2017
Conscious Dying Institute
Certification: Sacred Passage Doula
2009
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Memphis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Thompson G. Marsh American Inn of Court Presentation
Estate Planning is for Everyone/Yes, this Means You!
2017
WealthCounsel Symposium 2017
The Illumination Interview
2016
WealthCounsel Symposium 2016
The Art and Power of Capturing Meaning in Your Practice
2016
Thompson G. March American Inn of Court Presentation 2016
The IP of Mashups & Remixes
2015
Parent Support Group
Kids' Protection Planning for Parents
2015
BCSIS Coffee Talk
Estate Planning for Parents
2011
Publications
2016
Boulder Lifestyle Magazine
Ask the Expert
2012
www.estateplanning.com
Message in a Bottle
2012
www.estateplanning.com
Letter to an Ex
2011
Wealthcounsel Quarterly
WealthCounsel
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Can I sell this house that is held in a revocable trust in SC and purchase a house in NC....keeping it in the trust?
30 Apr 2016
Q&A
Can i transfer the file copy of my trust over to another attorney?
28 Apr 2016