Atty. Stephen Maurice Brainerd

Atty. Stephen Maurice Brainerd

Stephen Maurice Brainerd is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, taxation and 3 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

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Profile Summary

About Stephen Maurice Brainerd at a glance

Stephen Maurice Brainerd is a Partner based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, m&a, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1986). Educated at Washington J.D. American University (J.D., 1986) and Colgate University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Denver Bar Association. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Maurice Brainerd is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, taxation and 3 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Stephen practices at Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP in Denver, CO

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Maurice Brainerd's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Maurice Brainerd handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Stephen Maurice Brainerd is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Colorado →

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.

Stephen Maurice Brainerd is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Colorado →

Tax Law

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

Stephen Maurice Brainerd is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Colorado →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Stephen Maurice Brainerd is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Colorado →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Stephen Maurice Brainerd

Where is Stephen Maurice Brainerd's law office located?
Stephen Maurice Brainerd's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Maurice Brainerd handle?
Stephen Maurice Brainerd focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, m&a, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Stephen Maurice Brainerd practiced law?
Stephen Maurice Brainerd has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Stephen Maurice Brainerd go to law school?
Stephen Maurice Brainerd earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Stephen Maurice Brainerd for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Maurice Brainerd directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen Maurice Brainerd received?
Stephen Maurice Brainerd's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington J.D. American University
- 1986
B.A.
Colgate University
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1986

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