Atty. John J. Silver
John J. Silver is a lawyer practicing estate planning and transfer tax planning, post-mortem administration (estates and trusts).
Estate Planning and Transfer Tax Planning & More Attorney · Serving Denver, CO · 47+ Years Experience
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About John J. Silver at a Glance
John J. Silver is an Of Counsel based in Denver, Colorado. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1979). Educated at University of Colorado (J.D., 1979) and The Colorado College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Denver and Colorado (Member, Trusts and Estates Section) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John J. Silver
- John J. Silver is a lawyer practicing estate planning and transfer tax planning, post-mortem administration (estates and trusts)
- John J. received a B.A. degree from The Colorado College in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years
- John J. practices in Denver, CO
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John J. Silver's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Silver handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Denver.
Trusts in Denver
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Estate Planning & Probate in Denver
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John J. Silver is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Colorado →
Tax Law in Denver
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John J. Silver is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Colorado →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Denver
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Denver Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Denver-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Denver Choose John J. Silver
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John J. Silver's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John J. Silver brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and tax, John J. Silver can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Denver
A Denver-based practice means John J. Silver attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John J. Silver Handles in Denver
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