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M. Kent Olsen

Estate Planning Law

650 S Cherry St, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80246

M. Kent Olsen specializes in estate planning, estate and trust administration, estate and trust litigation, guardianships and conservatorships, advanced medical directives, individuals with disabilities, and elder law. Mr. Olsen is a member of the Colorado, Denver and American Bar Associations, as well as the Denver Estate Planning Council. As a long-term member of the Trust and Estate Section of the Colorado Bar Association, Mr. Olsen previously served as Chair of the Section, Chair of the Rules and Forms Committee, Column Editor for The Colorado Lawyer - Estate and Trust Forum, and Co-Chair of the Protective Proceedings Act Subcommittee; at this time, Mr. Olsen continues as a member of the Statutory Revisions Committee. Mr. Olsen was an appointed member of the Governor's Commission on Life and the Law. In addition to being a former instructor for paralegals and a member of the advisory board of Denver Career College, Mr. Olsen is a frequent author and lecturer on probate, estate litigation, disabilities planning, health care treatment, protective proceedings, legal ethics, and issues on aging. Mr. Olsen is President and a founding member of the Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities, Inc., a pooled Medicaid trust; a past President of Advocacy Denver, an advocacy organization for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities; and a Board member of Arc of Colorado.

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Marco Bendinelli

Marco Bendinelli

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

9035 Wadsworth Pkwy #4000, Westminster, CO 80021, USA

Marco F. Bendinelli, the founding shareholder, built this practice upon 2 primary convictions – to serve the needs of his clients, and to practice law with excellence. Never wavering from these foundational principles, he now leads a team of some of the best legal talent in the State of Colorado. He, along with a full staff of litigation and investigative experts, ensures that each case is given thorough attention. As a Denver personal injury attorney, Mr. Bendinelli’s practice is devoted to representing individuals and families who suffered injury or death caused by the negligence or wrongful conduct of others. Over the course of his career, Mr. Bendinelli has litigated cases, not only in Colorado, but across the country. From Los Angeles to Miami he’s been involved in all types of personal injury cases. Whether it is Semi-Truck, Wrongful Death, Insurance Bad Faith, Car Accident, Motorcycle, and Drunk Driving Victim cases, he has achieved a long history of success. Mr. Bendinelli’s reputation as a highly respected trial attorney has been earned one case at a time, by trying numerous cases to juries, successfully obtaining large verdicts. Mr. Bendinelli obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, earning a “University Scholar designation,” and graduating magna cum laude. He was awarded his Juris Doctorate designation from Regent University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Bendinelli earned distinction as a member of the Law Review, where his work became nationally published. His work has been cited in multiple Supreme Court cases. After graduating from Law School, he completed a Judicial Clerkship in the Federal District Court of Virginia, 4th district. Mr. Bendinelli is also very active with the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. He has been honored to be a featured speaker for the convention and seminars held statewide. He has also served as faculty with the Young Lawyers Division, volunteering his time to train younger lawyers, increasing their skills, and equipping them to become effective trial advocates. When not advocating for his clients, Mr. Bendinelli volunteers at the Salvation Army, enjoys traveling, riding his motorcycle, and is an accomplished musician.

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Martha Eskesen

Criminal Defense Law

5445 DTC Pkwy, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Martha Eskesen, a solo practitioner in the Denver. Colorado Metropolitan area, is best known for providing her clients dedicated, resolute, and strong advocacy. Highly regarded in the legal community, she has been practicing criminal defense and civil litigation in state and federal courts for 28 years. She served as a judicial clerk in Colorado state and federal courts, as an associate attorney and shareholder in private law firms, and as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, prior to founding her law firm. Ms. Eskesen also served on and as a co‑chair of the Standing Committee of the Criminal Justice Act Panel and the Committee on Conduct for the U.S. District Court for Colorado. Ms. Eskesen graduated with honors from the University of Colorado and received her M.S. in Judicial Administration and J.D. from the University of Denver. www.eskesenlaw.com

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