Business Details
28 Years
experience
Comprehensive Legal Services in Longmont, CO
Daniel C Doherty has served individuals and businesses across Colorado for nearly 30 years, specializing in estate planning, taxation, and business succession strategies. Our principal attorney, Daniel C. Doherty, combines a Juris Doctorate with a Master of Laws in Taxation to deliver comprehensive legal counsel tailored to complex family and business needs. With a practice spanning Denver, Boulder, and surrounding counties, we prioritize clear communication and practical solutions for wills, trusts, probate, and corporate entity formation. Our approach emphasizes education, guiding clients through the continuum of legal complexity while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Located on Main Street in Longmont, we offer flexible appointments and free initial consultations to ensure accessible, personalized service.Our commitment extends beyond transactional workwe strive to empower clients through plain-language explanations of tax implications, asset protection, and long-term planning. With experience in state and federal courts, including the U.S. Tax Court, we provide authoritative representation for estate administration and guardianship matters. Our practice reflects decades of focused expertise in navigating Colorado's legal landscape for both personal and corporate clients. We believe informed decision-making is the foundation of effective estate and business planning, and we dedicate ourselves to demystifying these processes for every client we serve.
Services
Estate Planning
Tax Law Counsel
Probate Services
Trust Administration
Business Formation
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of combined legal and tax expertise.
- Our principal attorney holds a Master of Laws in Taxation.
- We provide free one-hour initial consultations.
- Our practice spans seven Colorado counties.
- We communicate complex legal concepts in plain English.
Services
Estate Planning
We develop customized estate plans addressing wills, trusts, and asset distribution. Our approach combines tax expertise with family needs planning to ensure legacy protection. Clients receive clear guidance on probate avoidance and wealth transfer strategies.
Business Formation
Our counsel covers business entity selection, liability protection, and tax implications. We prepare all required documentation for LLCs, corporations, and partnerships while explaining ongoing compliance requirements for Colorado-based businesses.
Probate Services
We guide executors through probate processes, including asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution. Our experience with Colorado courts ensures efficient resolution of estate matters while minimizing family conflict.
Tax Planning
Leveraging our LL.M. tax expertise, we develop strategies to minimize estate and gift tax liabilities. Services include analysis of tax implications for business structures and intergenerational wealth transfers.
Trust Administration
We establish revocable and irrevocable trusts tailored to client objectives. Our services include trust funding guidance, beneficiary communication, and ongoing administration compliance with state regulations.
People
Daniel C. Doherty
Principal Attorney
With 40 years of legal experience, including a Master of Laws in Taxation, Daniel specializes in estate planning and business law. He has practiced in Colorado since 1994 and previously worked with major law firms in Virginia and Washington.
Questions
What areas of law does Doherty Law Office specialize in?
We focus on estate planning, wills and trusts, probate administration, business formation, and tax law for individuals and corporations.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide a complimentary one-hour consultation to discuss your estate or business planning needs.
Which Colorado counties do you serve?
Our primary service areas include Denver, Boulder, Broomfield, Jefferson, Adams, Weld, and Larimer counties.
What qualifications does Attorney Doherty have?
Daniel C. Doherty holds a Juris Doctorate, a Master of Laws in Taxation, and has practiced law for 40 years, including federal tax court experience.
Can you help with business entity formation?
Yes, we guide clients through selecting and establishing sole proprietorships, LLCs, corporations, and other business structures with complete documentation.
