Atty. Michael Thomas McDonnell
Michael Thomas McDonnell is a lawyer practicing taxation, business planning, trusts and estates and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a degree from University of Denver in 1980, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Business Planning & More Attorney · Serving Denver, CO · 47+ Years Experience
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About Michael Thomas McDonnell at a Glance
Michael Thomas McDonnell is an Of Counsel based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Kresl & Johnson, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, tax, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1979). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1976) and University of Denver (Graduate Tax, 1980). Serves clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Thomas McDonnell
- Michael Thomas McDonnell is a lawyer practicing taxation, business planning, trusts and estates and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a degree from University of Denver in 1980, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Michael practices at Kresl & Johnson, P.C. in Denver, CO
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Thomas McDonnell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Thomas McDonnell 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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Business & Corporate Law in Denver
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Thomas McDonnell is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Colorado →
Tax Law in Denver
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael Thomas McDonnell is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Colorado →
Civil Litigation in Denver
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health Care Law in Denver
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 Michael Thomas McDonnell
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 Michael Thomas McDonnell's practice in the field of trusts, business, tax, litigation, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Thomas McDonnell 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, business, and tax, Michael Thomas McDonnell 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 Michael Thomas McDonnell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Thomas McDonnell Handles in Denver
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