Atty. Michael Jay Shidler

Atty. Michael Jay Shidler

Michael Jay Shidler is a lawyer practicing taxation law, estate law, bankruptcy tax. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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Profile Summary

About Michael Jay Shidler at a glance

Michael Jay Shidler is a estate planning, bankruptcy, and tax attorney based in Denver, Colorado. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1980), U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1980), and U.S. Tax Court (1982). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1980) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Jay Shidler is a lawyer practicing taxation law, estate law, bankruptcy tax
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Michael practices in Denver, CO

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Jay Shidler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jay Shidler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Michael Jay Shidler is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Colorado →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Michael Jay Shidler is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Colorado →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Jay Shidler

Where is Michael Jay Shidler's law office located?
Michael Jay Shidler's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Jay Shidler handle?
Michael Jay Shidler focuses on estate planning, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Michael Jay Shidler practiced law?
Michael Jay Shidler has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Michael Jay Shidler go to law school?
Michael Jay Shidler earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Michael Jay Shidler for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Denver
- 1980
B.A.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1982

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