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An experienced litigator, Chris Charles has spent countless hours in court defending the rights of individuals across Colorado. Chris has earned respect as an excellent criminal defense attorney, with expertise ranging from traffic offenses and DUI-related charges to domestic violence charges and felony drug cases

Jim Underhill has been practicing law for over 29 years, with particular focus on business advice, real estate issues and investment, and commercial transactions.

Coining the Term "Business Divorce" ® to describe a very specialized and important type of legal issue and legal dispute.

While a civil litigator many years ago, Jim noticed that many disputes between the owners and operators of closely held and family businesses resulted in the collapse of the underlying business due to the acrimony involved. He developed the expertise and coined the term Business Divorce to describe the specialized legal services he offers to address these issues. The last ten years have been spent refining his skills and techniques in providing services to clients undergoing dissolution of their businesses.

Jim also provides mediation services in cases involving dissolution of a business when counsel may already be present or litigation is underway. He provides a neutral viewpoint based not only on the law but also on extensive experience with business disputes to help save the business while resolving disputes.

Real Estate Disputes

Jim is especially knowledgeable in the analysis and protection of unusual real estate interests for developers, land owners, and also regarding specialized properties such as patented mining claims and U.S. Forest in-holdings. He has also handled numerous adverse possession and commercial real estate cases, including the foreclosure of two different Colorado ski resorts and other commercial and residential properties.

A Brief History of Jim

After passing the bar in 1979, Jim served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. As trial counsel and government appellate counsel, he prosecuted at trial and on appeal more than 600 courts-martial. He then went on to become a trial attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, serving in the criminal section of the Tax Division, where he prosecuted numerous cases involving violations of the tax laws in the federal courts. During his tenure in Washington, D.C., Jim obtained the longest sentences adjudged to date against tax protestor (militia) defendants.

He left in 1986 to escape to the mountains and practice civil litigation and business law in the Denver Metro area. He worked with a number of private law firms until opening his own practice in 1993. Since 1994, Jim has practiced law with his wife and law partner, Joanne.

Mr. Franger graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.
After graduation he went on to become a deputy sheriff at which time he saw the need to represent the rights of those accused of committing a crime. He received his law degree for Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan and has been protecting the rights of his clients ever since.

WHEN YOUR LIFE OR PROPERTY IS AT RISK YO NEED THE BEST DEFENSE
Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Venkatesh "Vee" Iyer
(Former Successful Prosecutor and CPA)

At a very young age I had very strong opinions and would defend the weaker persons in my society. I saw how my father was treated by lawyers. I did not like what I saw.

At that time I made a solemn promise that I would be candid and forthright with my clients when I practice law. I have and continue to keep that promise. Unlike other lawyers, I practice law the old fashioned way - by treating each and every client just as I would treat my own loved ones - love, kindness, and candidness. I earn your trust and business - one client at a time. Over the past several years I have built a successful law practice.

As a skilled Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer, I am committed to providing each client with the best possible legal representation. I have established an impressive record representing clients in Denver, surrounding communities, Colorado Springs, and throughout the state.
Practice Areas:
Criminal Defense (State & Federal Courts)
Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning
Small Business Contracts, Contract Negotiation, Business Formation
Tax Preparation (Individual and Business), Tax Audit Representation and Tax Court Litigation

As a first generation immigrant and a naturalized U.S. Citizen, I fully understand the peculiar difficulties, concerns and anxieties of immigrants (legal or illegal). I do not judge you based on your immigration status; but do realize that you have different concerns and needs than U.S. citizens. I look into these concerns with great empathy and seek to obtain the best possible resolution of your case after considering any immigration impact the criminal charges or conviction may have on your immigration status. I understand that your immigration status is very important to you and have grave concerns of the possibility of being deported or your immigration status being canceled. In order to avoid unintentional or accidental possible negative immigration consequences to our clients, the Iyer Law Office adopts a strict policy to inquire into the immigration status of our client. In this way, we can help our client avoid certain, sometimes irreversible, negative immigration consequences including deportation or denial of U.S. Citizenship.
No case or matter is too small for my Firm. Call me immediately if you have been arrested or are under investigation for any of the following criminal offenses:
Criminal Law (Colorado State and Federal)
All Misdemeanors and Felonies
All Traffic cases
Crimes Against the Person
Crimes Against Property
Crimes Involving Fraud
Juvenile Crimes
Drug Crimes

My professional philosophy and credo has always been that the most important and only factor that really matters, in EVERY CASE, is the CLIENT'S BEST INTEREST. As a former Colorado State Deputy District Attorney, I understand and work with the prosecution (but always protecting your rights and interests) to secure the best possible resolution to your case. I will provide you with my best legal advice and judgment; but you are in ultimate control of your case. You decide whether to take the plea offer or to challenge the accusations at trial. Whichever course you choose, I provide knowledgeable, vigorous defense, working VERY HARD, at all times, to VINDICATE YOU OF ALL CHARGES.
Prior to establishing my own law office in January 2005, I was a Deputy District Attorney in Colorado for about three years. As a prosecutor, I successfully prosecuted thousands in County and District Courts. I have conducted several hundreds of jury and Bench (Judge) trials and thousands of pre-trial motions hearings. Therefore, I have ACTUAL TRIAL EXPERIENCE. I understand how the criminal justice system works. As a skilled Denver Criminal Lawyer, I use this special knowledge and experience to walk and guide you through the labyrinth of the Criminal Justice System in a user-friendly, courteous and respectful manner.

Unlike some criminal defense attorneys, my Firm will always assist you during all stages of the criminal justice system including Bail Bonding, Bail Reduction, and the pre-arrest process. I will always move the Court to either release you on a PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND (you are out of jail on your signature) or to reduce any bond to an affordable and reasonable amount. Your freedom is always my FIRST PRIORITY. I will always work very hard and smart to protect your rights, promote your interests and to achieve the best possible outcome and resolution in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
If you have been accused of a crime, the decisions you make now can literally affect the rest of your life. The strength of your defense should be assessed by an attorney who fully understands the unique facts of your case and who knows how the law applies to your circumstances. Only then can you make the critical decisions that will protect your future. As a skilled Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney, I have extensive experience helping people make these important decisions.
My Firm also handles Juvenile Law cases, including Dependency & Neglect. In addition, my firm also provides legal representation and services in commercial (business) transactions, estates, wills, trusts, probate administration, and taxes.
The Iyer Law Office schedules appointments that are convenient to you because we care. You, the client, ALWAYS COME FIRST. For your convenience, we schedule appointments even on weekends and holidays, and we provide our clients with a cell phone number to reach us 24/7. We are ready to serve you whenever you are in need. It is our business and mission to serve your needs.
If you or someone you know in Denver, Colorado Springs or throughout Colorado needs the assistance of an experienced Denver Criminal Lawyer, call Attorney Venkatesh "Vee" Iyer today at 303 337 0473, or fax (303 477-4192) or email us (iyerlawoffice@gmail.com) to schedule your free consultation.

A former Deputy District Attorney who is now using his skills and experience to assist those who have been accused of criminal conduct.

Todd Taylor was born in Denver, Colorado and graduated from Greeley Central High School. He attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude in Humanities, and was a elected to Phi Beta Kappa. After interning for a year at the Office for Civil Rights in the the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C., he entered law school at the Georgetown University Law Center. He graduated in May, 1991 with his Juris Doctor degree, receiving the American Jurisprudence Award by earning the highest grade in his class in the area of professional responsibility. He was admitted to practice law in the State of Colorado in December of 1991. He is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.

Todd Taylor practiced law in Washington D.C. with the General Counsel's Office at the Legal Services Corporation, until September of 1992, when he was named a Deputy District Attorney in the District Attorney's Office for the 19th Judicial District (Weld County). He has practiced law in Weld County and northern Colorado continuously since that time, leaving the District Attorney's Office in July of 1997 to go into the private practice of law.

Todd Taylor is a member of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and the Colorado Bar Association. He is a past board member of North Range Behavioral Health, Inc., and the Weld County Dream Team. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, woodworking, and fly-fishing.

Todd Taylor is a founding partner of TAYLOR & RAPP, LLP.