Success Stories
Please note that every case is unique, and results will vary based on the unique factors and law applicable to each case.
Our client was the primary beneficiary of an estate that had been open for a long time without distribution. We investigated estate activity and learned the Personal Representative had been receiving funds from the estate without authority. We successfully petitioned for that person to be removed as Personal Representative, for our client to be appointed as successor Personal Representative, and for treble damages for the funds the initial Personal Representative improperly received from the estate.
Our client faced a permanent civil protection order due to a petition which the court later found to include allegations that were not credible. After a contested hearing involving an inordinate amount of exhibits from the opposing party, and careful review and analysis, we were successful in having the temporary protection order vacated and the permanent protection order denied. Our client was able to return home.
In a long, complex, and contentious probate case, our client was the appointed personal representative of the estate of an estranged sibling. Our client had little direct personal knowledge about the decedent, necessitating thorough investigatory work at each stage of the case. Through that work, our firm, together with our client, uncovered and confronted issues of co-ownership, civil claims, common-law marriage, deed issues, and similar complexities. With collaborative efforts, our client ended up reaching a settlement that was fair to all parties in all related civil and probate matters.
Our client was accused of violating a protection order. The purported violation was based on unclear language in the protection order and an over-vigilant reporting party. The incident should never have been charged against our client, who had to be arrested and face numerous potential financial and personal consequences as a loving father and citizen. Through investigation and careful attention to the matter, we were able to get the criminal charges fully dismissed.
For many years, our client had cared for a spouse who completed estate-planning in another state who then became unexpectedly ill. While caretaking, our client was forced to allow the spouse's family to move into the home, and they did not treat our client well. Our client was also at risk of losing the home and financial security due to the estate-planning documents that had been created out of state.
Our clients came to us with a breach of warranty dispute that had resulted in their loss of thousands of dollars. Because of our tenacious representation and our clients' attention to detail and willingness to stand up for themselves despite numerous attempts by the opposing party to shut the case down, we were able to obtain a settlement for the full damages and all attorney fees and costs.
Our client was tasked with caring for their ailing mother, moving her from one state to another, finding her housing, and then, after her passing, managing her entire estate. Completing these tasks, while grieving, and trying to navigate the confusing court system can be overwhelming. We were happy to be able to help guide our client through this process and successfully complete the move, the housing, and finalize the estate efficiently, allowing our client to focus on grief and healing.
A POA agent was abusing their authority by spending the Principal’s funds for their own benefit. Because of our clients’ vigilance, the problem was discovered, and our office was able to uncover over $100,000 of misspent funds. Through a contested court trial, we were able to win back those funds and secure a judgment against the agent in favor of the Estate and its beneficiaries
Our client came to us concerned about a Guardian and Trustee who was misrepresenting information to the Court and refusing to share information with beneficiaries. Through our client’s resolve and strength and our office’s thorough investigation, due diligence review, and discovery techniques, we learned that the Trustee had committed several serious breaches of both the Guardianship and Trust…..
Our client was being accused by an ex-spouse of poor parenting–even rising to claims of neglect and enabling–for a special-needs child. The accusatory ex-spouse was a decorated professional with an educational background that appeared on its face to be well-suited to the special-needs child’s struggles. However, that ex-spouse was also prone to skepticism, anger, and aggression with our client……
Our client had amassed several properties and a large amount of wealth over many years of hard work. Our client and their spouse had always prioritized a one-working-parent household. This meant that arranging for an equitable split of assets and placing both parents on good footing for the future would require a longer-term strategy and phased division. With both spouses’ reasonable and professional attitudes, we were able to avoid …..
For years, our client was extremely patient and forgiving of a spouse who struggled greatly with mental health and substance abuse issues. But when the issues began directly affecting the children, it was time to split. We successfully guided our client to a resolution that put full parental rights and custody in our client’s favor and that minimized maintenance while still allowing our client to keep …..
Our client had experienced massive trauma from their ex-spouse, and now our client’s child was in the care of abusive grandparents. Because of our client’s resolve and strength, we were able to successfully remove the child from the grandparents and place the child back in our client’s care.
Our client was the nominated Personal Representative for a large estate with multiple primary and secondary heirs. The estate included real property, mineral rights, water rights, many vehicles, notes and receivables, stocks, bonds, business interests, bank accounts, dozens of pieces of farm equipment, livestock, and several other assets, most of which were denoted …..
Our client’s sibling was caring for their ailing mother for multiple years before burning out. Our client then stepped in as court-appointed conservator. Upon stepping into that role, our client discovered that their sibling had exploited their mother by taking (and later trying to hide) a $25,000 loan and using their mother’s funds for personal purchases. Our client’s mother was in danger of losing …..
Client's ex refused to reveal income, refused to pay her portion of taxes to client, and stole client's phone. Through a contested hearing, we were able to impute her income, were awarded child support, and were awarded costs for her contempt of court. Court also granted our request for a mental health evaluation.
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While many cases are hotly contested, some are best suited for settlement. Through a collaborative effort with opposing counsel and parties, we were able to reach a full, mutually-beneficial agreement without the need for litigation or even formal mediation.
Client's spouse claimed valid postnuptial agreement was obtained by duress. Through investigation, thorough review of case law, and firm settlement demands, we reached a settlement that was highly beneficial to our client and which retained the crux of the postnuptial agreements.
Ex was hiding multiple major assets from Client and engaging in multiple coercive acts of domestic violence. Through firm negotiations and investigation, we were able to uncover a $38,000 asset which the es attempted to hide, and in so doing, we were able to negotiate a full and fair resolution of the matter.
Client was charged with a class-four felony, crime of violence, and facing up to 16 years in prison. Through thorough investigation, firm advocacy, and multiple negotiations with the District Attorney, we were able to obtain a deferred judgment and sentence to a class-three misdemeanor with just six months of probation and no added conditions for our Client.
Client's niece filed a faulty claim against him and motioned to remove him as co-guardian for his sister. Niece's claim was based on assumption only and had no basis in fact. Through investigation, witness interviews, and a successful, contested court hearing, we were able to reveal the truth and show that, in fact, niece was the one who had committed the act she claimed was a breach of fiduciary duties. Client remained in his position as co-guardian. Niece's motion for removal was denied. Client was awarded attorney fees and costs.
Our client and his partner had reconciled but had not updated their child support order. We were able to successfully prove to the court that there had been a mutually-agreed-upon change in primary care, allowing us to legally negate child support payments for the previous year, which resulted in $0 in arrears for our client.
Client had cognitive and physical impairments and was being financially exploited by third parties. A family member petitioned for Guardianship and Conservatorship, and Client joined in the petition. However, a unique Visitor’s report was produced and threw a wrench in the uncontested matter. We were able to clearly represent our position and shore up the rebuttal information to make our Client’s wishes heard and made a reality.
Client needed to track down heirlooms held by estranged mother and negotiate their return. We were able to professionally and successfully receive all requested items without litigation.
Client’s friend was at great risk of exploitation on account of cognitive impairments. The friend was having trouble navigating VA benefits and other financial needs. We were able to successfully appoint Client as Guardian and Conservator despite a Visitor report that missed important information and resulted in a questionable recommendation.
Client was charged with Violation of a Protection Order. The charge was based on a technicality that was a grey area in the law. By reviewing the law, negotiating with the DA, and advising our client to participate in pre-sentence treatment, we were able to convince the DA that the right thing to do was dismiss the case. The DA eventually agreed, and the case was dismissed.
Client’s ex made speculative accusations that got our client’s parenting time restricted. By taking immediate, proactive steps to remedy the situation, we were able to help our client get parenting time restored even before the very first restriction review date.
Our client was the child of a decedent who owned real property in Colorado and another state. Another person claimed to be the spouse of the decedent and co-owned the out-of-state property as well as some other assets. After briefing the issue of common law marriage, the court agreed with us that there was no common law marriage, appointed our client as the personal representative (and sole beneficiary), and awarded our client attorney's fees.