Tamara E. Trujillo

Top rated Elder Law attorney in Denver, Colorado

Chayet & Danzo, LLC
Tamara E. Trujillo
Chayet & Danzo, LLC

Practice areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation; view more

Licensed in Colorado since: 2009

Education: Valparaiso University School of Law

Selected to Rising Stars: 2022 - 2024

Chayet & Danzo, LLC

650 South Cherry Street
Suite 710
Denver, CO 80246 Visit website

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The senior managing associate attorney at the law firm of Chayet & Danzo, LLC, Tamara E. Trujillo has more than 15 years of experience representing the best interests of her clients. She serves clients throughout Colorado as well as Court appointed cases.

Ms. Trujillo understands the importance of planning and helps create directions for families to have better control over their futures. She assists her clients with estate planning, probate administration, elder law, public benefits, complex estate litigation, and complex guardianships and conservatorships for minors & adults.

Ms. Trujillo has earned the distinction as a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation and is a former director of the National Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). She is also involved in numerous sections and committees in NAELA, both past and present. Ms. Trujillo is a current member of the Colorado Bar Association's Elder Law Section and Trust and Estate Section, Colorado Women's Bar Association, American Bar Association, Denver Bar Association, Douglas/Elbert County Bar Association and Arapahoe County Bar Association. 

Ms. Trujillo is also an adjunct elder law professor at the University of Colorado Law School with Marco Chayet and Ms. Trujillo volunteers to contribute to those who are in need. She is a member of Metro Volunteer Lawyers - Denver Bar Association and provides pro bono services through the organization.

Ms. Trujillo majored in real estate and marketing and obtained her bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University in 2006. She received her Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law in Indiana in 2009. During her law school tenure, she was a part of Valparaiso's Low Income Taxpayer Clinic and the winner of the Trial Advocacy Program. Ms. Trujillo was licensed to practice in the state of Colorado in 2009. She grew up in the Denver area, graduating from Colorado Academy and now resides in Parker, Colorado with her family.

 

 

Practice areas

Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation

Focus areas

Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Will Contests, Wills

  • 40% Elder Law
  • 40% Estate Planning & Probate
  • 20% Estate & Trust Litigation

First Admitted: 2009, Colorado

Professional Webpage: https://www.coloradoelderlaw.com/attorney/tamara-e-trujillo/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • American Bar Association, Member
  • Colorado Women's Bar Association, Member
  • Arapahoe County Bar Association, Member
  • Douglas/Elbert County Bar Association, Member
  • Colorado, 2009
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Multiple Committees, Past and Present
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Steering Committee for the New and Transitioning Attorney’s Section, Past Chair
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Guardianship Steering Committee, Member and Current Chair
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Director (2016-2020)
  • The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member
  • Denver Bar Association, Member
  • Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section, Member
  • Colorado Bar Association, Elder Law Section
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Metro Volunteer Lawyers, volunteer
Honors/Awards:
  • Valparaiso University Trial Advocacy, Competition Winner
  • Valparaiso University Trial Advocacy, Best Advocate
Educational Background:
  • The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio, B.S.B.A. Major: Marketing, Real Estate and Urban Analysis
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Adjunct professor in Elder Law, University of Colorado School of Law

Office location for Tamara E. Trujillo

650 South Cherry Street
Suite 710
Denver, CO 80246

Phone: 303-872-5980

Selections

3 Years Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2022 - 2024

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