Any person who has ever made a claim upon an insurance company for compensation will likely attest to the intransigence, the denials, the delays and the various machinations to which the insurer will resort, in order to avoid. An individual who represents himself, under such circumstances, after sustaining serious personal injury--whether by accident, malpractice or other mishap--is fighting with one hand tied behind his back and proceeds on a perilous course, almost certain to result in disappointment and defeat. Such individual needs a trial attorney, who will wage a fearless battle to represent an injured client's best interest.
I am a trial attorney experienced in all types of injury cases, including brain injuries, spine injuries and so many others. My take-no-prisoners approach, where insurance companies are concerned is an attitudinal and tactical and strategic approach developed from more than 30 years in the private practice of law. The brutal truth is that insurance companies enjoy their riches at the expense of the citizenry, making its money by collecting the highest premiums possible, while paying compensation to victims of negligent and intentional acts by their insured, which has brought pain and suffering to innocent victims, who seek compensation. I represent clients throughout the State of Colorado and champion the cause of persons injured by others, through no fault of their own. I will make available to my client a range of zealous, comprehensive, legal services covering their needs, primarily, in serous or catastrophic personal injury, in addition to family law and criminal defense, and I look forward to serving.
Visit us online at stevemontoyalaw.com
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Colorado Divorce Attorney
Divorces, like marriages, are similar in some regards and unique to themselves, at the same time. More often than not, legal issues are uncomplicated, save for those involving extensive and/or complex marital assets. However, even for partners who acknowledge the end of the emotional ties that bind, the demise of the marital relationship touches deeper, even, profoundly--particularly when children are involved. Some partners are able to effect a dissolution of their marriage amicably, while others are contentious throughout the proceedings and for years beyond. The challenge for any conscientious divorce lawyer is to define the rights and responsibilities, such that the client understands the laws which govern the proceedings and to achieve their objectives within the framework of the law, mindful of the best interests of their children, in the present circumstances and for the future. As when choosing a doctor, the client must be confident that his or her attorney understands needs and objectives that must be satisfied, even when the client has difficulty in the decision-making process, since such proceedings can be emotionally draining and physically exhausting and may cloud the judgment of the person facing this challenge. Serious issues regarding debts and assets to be divided may be effective under such stressful circumstances and a dedicated and compassionate attorney serves a very useful purpose, here, to assist in making such important decisions.
I encourage clients to seek marital counseling and to give the matter serious thought before commencing the dissolution of marriage process. A marriage is worth fighting for and should be saved, whenever possible. However, once a person realizes that the marriage is over and that there is no possible reconciliation, then he or she should be prepared to know their rights and their responsibilities. Colorado, for example, is a no fault divorce state. Blameworthiness for the failure of a marriage is not the criteria by which the Courts decide issues related to child custody or the division of marital property and debts. The objective of a dedicated divorce lawyer is to make the divorce process as simple and painless as possible. My office provides free consultation to assist in the decision-making process before, during and after divorce. The client will find aggressive, sensitive, compassionate representation at this law firm--beginning with free consultation.
Visit us online at stevemontoyalaw.com
I encourage clients to seek marital counseling and to give the matter serious thought before commencing the dissolution of marriage process. A marriage is worth fighting for and should be saved, whenever possible. However, once a person realizes that the marriage is over and that there is no possible reconciliation, then he or she should be prepared to know their rights and their responsibilities. Colorado, for example, is a no fault divorce state. Blameworthiness for the failure of a marriage is not the criteria by which the Courts decide issues related to child custody or the division of marital property and debts. The objective of a dedicated divorce lawyer is to make the divorce process as simple and painless as possible. My office provides free consultation to assist in the decision-making process before, during and after divorce. The client will find aggressive, sensitive, compassionate representation at this law firm--beginning with free consultation.
Visit us online at stevemontoyalaw.com
Colorado Medical Marijuana Lawyer
The State of Colorado has decriminalized the cultivation, sales, possession and use of marijuana. If it were only that simple. Certainly, that was the intention of the people of the State of Colorado when they amended the Colorado Constitution to allow for the use of medical marijuana, recognizing such usage for the amelioration of a variety of symptoms associated with medical conditions and their side effects, including nausea, pain relief, glaucoma, Crohn's Disease, epilepsy and depression, just to name a few.
While dedicated to helping patients, doctors, care-givers and dispensaries, to insure compliance with the laws governing Colorado medical marijuana, my objective is to insure that anyone involved in the industry, at any level, is compliant with and mindful of the law and its regulations.
Over the years, I have defended persons charged with criminal offenses involving possession and distribution of marijuana, as well as other controlled substances and strive to insure that medical marijuana patients and their care-givers are protected from criminal prosecution. Further, I assist entrepreneurs, who intend to cultivate and/or dispense medical marijuana, in order to insure compliance with the multitude of regulations, limitations and exclusionary provisions of HB10-1284. Many prospective dispensary owners and growers are unaware of the plethora of restrictions, including but not limited to residency requirements, age requirements, criminal record exclusions and a host of items which such persons must be made aware of, as they tip-toe through this legislative and regulatory mine-field.
As one considers the search for a medical marijuana lawyer in Colorado, he would be wise to retain counsel who is versed in criminal defense and business law, forming corporations and potential tax issues. My more than 30 years experience in the private practice of law provides a full range of legal services, necessary to insure a successful result in the various facets of medical marijuana law, here, in the State of Colorado. I am an experience trial lawyer, having practiced in both State and Federal Courts and work together with a partnership of both attorneys and tax experts, to provide you with all the services you may require in this field. Call now, for a free legal consultation.
Visit us online at stevemontoyalaw.com
While dedicated to helping patients, doctors, care-givers and dispensaries, to insure compliance with the laws governing Colorado medical marijuana, my objective is to insure that anyone involved in the industry, at any level, is compliant with and mindful of the law and its regulations.
Over the years, I have defended persons charged with criminal offenses involving possession and distribution of marijuana, as well as other controlled substances and strive to insure that medical marijuana patients and their care-givers are protected from criminal prosecution. Further, I assist entrepreneurs, who intend to cultivate and/or dispense medical marijuana, in order to insure compliance with the multitude of regulations, limitations and exclusionary provisions of HB10-1284. Many prospective dispensary owners and growers are unaware of the plethora of restrictions, including but not limited to residency requirements, age requirements, criminal record exclusions and a host of items which such persons must be made aware of, as they tip-toe through this legislative and regulatory mine-field.
As one considers the search for a medical marijuana lawyer in Colorado, he would be wise to retain counsel who is versed in criminal defense and business law, forming corporations and potential tax issues. My more than 30 years experience in the private practice of law provides a full range of legal services, necessary to insure a successful result in the various facets of medical marijuana law, here, in the State of Colorado. I am an experience trial lawyer, having practiced in both State and Federal Courts and work together with a partnership of both attorneys and tax experts, to provide you with all the services you may require in this field. Call now, for a free legal consultation.
Visit us online at stevemontoyalaw.com
Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
Recent DNA discoveries make painfully clear something Colorado criminal defense lawyers have known forever--that innocent persons can be convicted of criminal charges for crimes they did not commit. In recent years, reports of such miscarriages of justice have been forthcoming, which involve persons released from lengthy prison sentences--even death row--following convictions for crimes they did not commit. Such scenarios are the nightmares which make the Colorado criminal defense lawyer sit straight up in bed, in the middle of the night.
Upon my discharge from military service, where I served a tour of duty in Viet Nam, I enrolled in college and graduated from the University of Colorado. Thereafter, from the University of Colorado School of Law. I am a member of the National College of Criminal Defense Lawyers and have served as chairman of the Colorado Chapter of the National Layer's Guild. In my 30 years, plus, in the private practice of law, I have defended persons charged with offenses ranging from first Degree Murder to Sexual Assault Upon a Child; Bank Robbery to major drug cases--both in the State and Federal Courts. I don't have a magic wand and I don't make promises I can't keep. One promise I will make, however, is that I will devote my years of experience and training to any case I take on, to insure the best possible result--at a reasonable price. Know your rights and protect them!!! Thanks.
Visit us online at stevemontoyalaw.com
Upon my discharge from military service, where I served a tour of duty in Viet Nam, I enrolled in college and graduated from the University of Colorado. Thereafter, from the University of Colorado School of Law. I am a member of the National College of Criminal Defense Lawyers and have served as chairman of the Colorado Chapter of the National Layer's Guild. In my 30 years, plus, in the private practice of law, I have defended persons charged with offenses ranging from first Degree Murder to Sexual Assault Upon a Child; Bank Robbery to major drug cases--both in the State and Federal Courts. I don't have a magic wand and I don't make promises I can't keep. One promise I will make, however, is that I will devote my years of experience and training to any case I take on, to insure the best possible result--at a reasonable price. Know your rights and protect them!!! Thanks.
Visit us online at stevemontoyalaw.com
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
HOW TO HIRE A DIVORCE LAWYER IN DENVER
Ask any divorce lawyer in Denver... an individual contemplating divorce should give pause before commencement of such proceedings. Couples contemplating divorce should be encouraged to seek counseling, even, therapy, before proceeding--especially where children are involved.
One of the reasons that no Decree of Dissolution of Marriage will issue sooner than 90 days from the commencement is to give parties a chance of reconciliation. Marriage can be a blessing. Certainly, it is something which requires both effort and patience. And, it is often worth fighting for. Unfortunately, divorce is a part of the American mosaic and some marriages face certain demise. Colorado is a no fault divorce state. To their credit, Colorado law makers recognized the futility and potential injustice of basing child custody decisions and division of marital property and debt upon the blameworthiness of one party or the other for a failed marital relationship. The Court seeks fair treatment of both parties and the furtherance of the best interests of the children of the marriage in question.
If you are embarking upon the path of dissolution or legal separation, make sure you feel comfortable with your attorney. Your attorney should be experienced, sensitive and highly professional. The choices made will be yours, which you will be better able to make with the careful guidance and counsel and, when necessary, the zealous representation by your attorney. Most often, family law is not terribly complex. However, the emotions almost always are in a state of flux, even, turmoil. Thus, your attorney must ably assist you during this difficult time in you life.
Of course, family law can be complex where there are issues involving domestic violence and/or child abuse; also, issues involving a family trust, prenuptial agreements, collaborative parenting arrangements, business and property valuations, can prove challenging to the Court and counsel, as well.
These, then, are some of the issues which should be thoroughly discussed with any lawyer, whose services you contemplate retaining. Sensitivity, professionalism and confidentiality are the hallmarks of the professional divorce lawyer in Denver.
Visit us online at stevemontoyalaw.com
One of the reasons that no Decree of Dissolution of Marriage will issue sooner than 90 days from the commencement is to give parties a chance of reconciliation. Marriage can be a blessing. Certainly, it is something which requires both effort and patience. And, it is often worth fighting for. Unfortunately, divorce is a part of the American mosaic and some marriages face certain demise. Colorado is a no fault divorce state. To their credit, Colorado law makers recognized the futility and potential injustice of basing child custody decisions and division of marital property and debt upon the blameworthiness of one party or the other for a failed marital relationship. The Court seeks fair treatment of both parties and the furtherance of the best interests of the children of the marriage in question.
If you are embarking upon the path of dissolution or legal separation, make sure you feel comfortable with your attorney. Your attorney should be experienced, sensitive and highly professional. The choices made will be yours, which you will be better able to make with the careful guidance and counsel and, when necessary, the zealous representation by your attorney. Most often, family law is not terribly complex. However, the emotions almost always are in a state of flux, even, turmoil. Thus, your attorney must ably assist you during this difficult time in you life.
Of course, family law can be complex where there are issues involving domestic violence and/or child abuse; also, issues involving a family trust, prenuptial agreements, collaborative parenting arrangements, business and property valuations, can prove challenging to the Court and counsel, as well.
These, then, are some of the issues which should be thoroughly discussed with any lawyer, whose services you contemplate retaining. Sensitivity, professionalism and confidentiality are the hallmarks of the professional divorce lawyer in Denver.
Visit us online at stevemontoyalaw.com
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
DUI? You NEED a good DUI attorney!
So, you have been charged with DUI. Well, it is not the end of the world. It is a royal pain..., but not the end of the world. Yet, you need a DUI attorney Denver.
As you must know and any DUI attorney Denver can tell you, it can happen to anyone. An extra glass of champagne, at a wedding reception..., a couple of celebratory beers, at a Bronco football game... and you can find yourself in the criminal justice system, which can be a virtual, existential nightmare.
Celebrities, professional athletes, and across the spectrum of professionals and lay persons (it is rumored, even, a couple of lawyers), all are at risk when, after having consumed alcohol, they choose to operate a motor vehicle.
A person charged with DUI faces a mandatory jail sentence, a fine up to $1,000.00, up to one year in the county jail, 24 to 48 hours of community service and alcohol education classes, even, the possibility of therapy and antabuse. So, a DUI charge is serious business; just ask any DUI attorney Denver. And, we have not yet even touched upon the possible suspension of a driver's license or the certain increase in cost of insurance premiums. My most recent DUI trial resulted in a not guilty verdict--this, notwithstanding that my client's truck came to rest upon a parked vehicle and his BAC tested out at .254. I had another trial, which also resulted in a not guilty verdict, where my client had rear ended a vehicle on a snowy day and cheerfully exited his car to exchange information with the attractive young woman whose car he had struck, then invited her to a nearby bar for a drink. She declined and rushed to a nearby business to telephone the police, while he relieved himself on a light pole, then slipped and rolled to the bottom of a steep, snowy embankment. His BAC was .324, following his arrest. Yet, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
While I cannot guarantee similar results as these and possess no magic wand with which to make DUI cases disappear, nevertheless, I know my way around a courtroom and I am a veteran of many trials. So, if you want to enhance your prospects for a successful result when facing DUI charges, I recommend that you give serious consideration to this DUI attorney Denver.
Contact Steve Montoya Law today!
As you must know and any DUI attorney Denver can tell you, it can happen to anyone. An extra glass of champagne, at a wedding reception..., a couple of celebratory beers, at a Bronco football game... and you can find yourself in the criminal justice system, which can be a virtual, existential nightmare.
Celebrities, professional athletes, and across the spectrum of professionals and lay persons (it is rumored, even, a couple of lawyers), all are at risk when, after having consumed alcohol, they choose to operate a motor vehicle.
A person charged with DUI faces a mandatory jail sentence, a fine up to $1,000.00, up to one year in the county jail, 24 to 48 hours of community service and alcohol education classes, even, the possibility of therapy and antabuse. So, a DUI charge is serious business; just ask any DUI attorney Denver. And, we have not yet even touched upon the possible suspension of a driver's license or the certain increase in cost of insurance premiums. My most recent DUI trial resulted in a not guilty verdict--this, notwithstanding that my client's truck came to rest upon a parked vehicle and his BAC tested out at .254. I had another trial, which also resulted in a not guilty verdict, where my client had rear ended a vehicle on a snowy day and cheerfully exited his car to exchange information with the attractive young woman whose car he had struck, then invited her to a nearby bar for a drink. She declined and rushed to a nearby business to telephone the police, while he relieved himself on a light pole, then slipped and rolled to the bottom of a steep, snowy embankment. His BAC was .324, following his arrest. Yet, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
While I cannot guarantee similar results as these and possess no magic wand with which to make DUI cases disappear, nevertheless, I know my way around a courtroom and I am a veteran of many trials. So, if you want to enhance your prospects for a successful result when facing DUI charges, I recommend that you give serious consideration to this DUI attorney Denver.
Contact Steve Montoya Law today!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
How to hire an injury lawyer in Denver
Ask Denver injury lawyers and they will tell you that, where insurance companies are concerned, profits come before people. Whomever might believe that the injured person is the priority need only ask Denver injury lawyers to learn that the priorities are the stockholders and CEO salaries--not the blameless, injured victims of a policy holder's negligent, even intentional act.
A certain amount of outrage against insurance companies is justified by the public and, in particular, innocent persons who have sustained great pain and suffering, in auto accidents for which they bear no responsibility, companies that have benefited from taxpayer bailouts, while their CEOs fly around in private jets and keep bloated salaries and bonuses, as these companies reject the legitimate claims made by Denver injury lawyers on behalf of their victim clients.
These injured claimants are most often part of the public paying the salaries of insurance bigwigs--whether through their own insurance premiums or by their taxes--many of whom make more in their salaries and bonuses than most of us will make in a lifetime. Yet, these executives can earn their obscene incomes by directing their underlings to deny, stall and avoid legitimate claims of Denver injury lawyers on behalf of their injured clients.
When selecting a personal injury lawyer, a claimant or family should confirm that such lawyer has both extensive trial and negotiating experience. Settlement prospects must effectively deal with obstacles and complicating factors, in order to minimize the dilatory tactics certain to be employed by the insurance company. The insurer must know that the client and lawyer are confident in placing their claim before a jury for just resolution of the dispute. The insurer can be counted upon to make demands for concessions, regardless of the legitimacy of the claim against their insured. The lawyer and client team must set their negotiating objectives, clarify their mandate, estimate their best alternatives to a negotiated agreement, accurately anticipate their adversaries' best alternative and creatively devise mutually beneficial options, where possible. Yet, the lawyer-client team must always prepare for trial, in the event that negotiations do not bring about a favorable result.
Denver injury lawyers know the difference between image and reality, where insurance companies are concerned. These companies would have you believe that their principal objectives involve saving the public money and making the public feel secure that its members are "in good hands", or protected by the "umbrella" of the insurance company, which is great in size (like a whale) and solid as a rock (of Gibraltar). The reality is, of course, that these companies seek maximum profits by charging the highest rates possible and paying as little in claims as possible, while spending millions of dollars in advertising, to convince the public of their benevolent and altruistic purposes. However, the savvy Denver injury lawyers know better. Typically, the insurance companies will discourage claims by protracted and expensive litigation costs to any claimant seeking compensation. They employ an army of attorneys, whose sole purpose is to defeat or discourage claimants, in order that their client retain as much capital as possible, without honoring the legitimate claims of injured persons, who seek only just compensation for the pain and suffering and economic losses which they have suffered, as a result of careless acts of others. Without experienced Denver injury lawyers, such innocent claimants are in dire straights--not in good hands.
Visit us online at stevemontoyalaw.com
A certain amount of outrage against insurance companies is justified by the public and, in particular, innocent persons who have sustained great pain and suffering, in auto accidents for which they bear no responsibility, companies that have benefited from taxpayer bailouts, while their CEOs fly around in private jets and keep bloated salaries and bonuses, as these companies reject the legitimate claims made by Denver injury lawyers on behalf of their victim clients.
These injured claimants are most often part of the public paying the salaries of insurance bigwigs--whether through their own insurance premiums or by their taxes--many of whom make more in their salaries and bonuses than most of us will make in a lifetime. Yet, these executives can earn their obscene incomes by directing their underlings to deny, stall and avoid legitimate claims of Denver injury lawyers on behalf of their injured clients.
When selecting a personal injury lawyer, a claimant or family should confirm that such lawyer has both extensive trial and negotiating experience. Settlement prospects must effectively deal with obstacles and complicating factors, in order to minimize the dilatory tactics certain to be employed by the insurance company. The insurer must know that the client and lawyer are confident in placing their claim before a jury for just resolution of the dispute. The insurer can be counted upon to make demands for concessions, regardless of the legitimacy of the claim against their insured. The lawyer and client team must set their negotiating objectives, clarify their mandate, estimate their best alternatives to a negotiated agreement, accurately anticipate their adversaries' best alternative and creatively devise mutually beneficial options, where possible. Yet, the lawyer-client team must always prepare for trial, in the event that negotiations do not bring about a favorable result.
Denver injury lawyers know the difference between image and reality, where insurance companies are concerned. These companies would have you believe that their principal objectives involve saving the public money and making the public feel secure that its members are "in good hands", or protected by the "umbrella" of the insurance company, which is great in size (like a whale) and solid as a rock (of Gibraltar). The reality is, of course, that these companies seek maximum profits by charging the highest rates possible and paying as little in claims as possible, while spending millions of dollars in advertising, to convince the public of their benevolent and altruistic purposes. However, the savvy Denver injury lawyers know better. Typically, the insurance companies will discourage claims by protracted and expensive litigation costs to any claimant seeking compensation. They employ an army of attorneys, whose sole purpose is to defeat or discourage claimants, in order that their client retain as much capital as possible, without honoring the legitimate claims of injured persons, who seek only just compensation for the pain and suffering and economic losses which they have suffered, as a result of careless acts of others. Without experienced Denver injury lawyers, such innocent claimants are in dire straights--not in good hands.
Visit us online at stevemontoyalaw.com
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