Practice areas: Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate, Tax; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 1987
Education: Mississippi College School of Law
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Evans Case, LLP
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Herbert E. Tucker serves as an attorney at Evans Case, LLP, in Denver, Colorado, bringing 37 years of legal experience to the firm. He focuses his practice on estate and trust litigation, estate and trust administration, tax controversy, and mediation. He also provides guidance in elder law and serves as an expert witness. Drawing on decades of work, he helps individuals, families and organizations navigate complex probate, tax and trust matters efficiently and effectively.
Earning his bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1979, Mr. Tucker went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Mississippi Christian University School of Law in 1985. Licensed in Colorado since 1987, he is additionally admitted to practice before all Colorado state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Approaching his practice with an emphasis on strategic preparation and transparent client communication, Mr. Tucker prioritizes tailored solutions over template legal tactics. He seeks early, constructive resolutions to defuse hostile disagreements, yet maintains a rigorous, assertive stance whenever formal court proceedings become necessary. By listening attentively to individual client goals, he designs custom action plans that protect key financial assets, preserve important personal relationships and secure lasting stability through every challenging phase of conflict.
An active member of the Colorado Bar Association (CBA), Mr. Tucker has served as chair of the Colorado Dead Man’s Statute subcommittee of the association’s Trust and Estate Section. He leads statutory drafting, coordinates with legal sections, navigates CBA approvals, testifies before legislators and educates lawyers on evidentiary reforms. His continuous efforts in providing quality service have garnered him an AV Preeminent peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate, Tax: BusinessFocus areas
Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Will Contests, Wills
- 80% Estate & Trust Litigation
- 10% Estate Planning & Probate
- 10% Tax: Business
First Admitted: 1986
Professional Webpage: https://www.evanscase.com/our-team/herb-tucker/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Colorado Bar Association
- All Colorado state courts
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2003
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, 1988
- Colorado, 1987
- Probate Trial and Procedure Subcommittee, CBA Trust & Estate Section (2014–Present)
- Directed Trust Act Subcommittee, CBA Trust & Estate Section (2017–2021)
- Uniform Fiduciary Income and Principal Act Subcommittee, CBA Trust & Estate Section (2018)
- Ethics Practice Advisory Subcommittee, CBA Trust & Estate Section (2019)
- Co-Chair, Electronic Wills Subcommittee, CBA Trust & Estate Section (2019)
- ACTEC — Member, Fiduciary Litigation and Elder Law Committees (2018–Present)
- Fellow - American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, 2016
Pro bono / Community Service
- Fellow in the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel (ACTEC)
Educational Background
- University of Colorado Boulder, Bachelor's degree, Major: Clinical Psychology, 1979
Honors
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2026
- Included in the Best Lawyers in America list since 2005
- 5280 Magazine, Denver's Top Lawyers
- AV Preeminent* rating through Martindale-Hubbell
Office location for Herbert E. Tucker
1660 S. Albion Street
Suite 1100
Denver, CO 80222
Phone: 844-215-1867
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2026