Founded in 1976,
WOLFE, VAN ACKERN & STEPHENSON LLP
Specializes in Business, Estate & Trust Planning &
Administration, and Real Estate Law
Introducing Our
Law Firm
Wolfe, Van Ackern & Stephenson LLP is a partnership of lawyers intentionally focused on a limited number of practice areas. We help clients plan for their future with a process that is focused on their individual needs and supported by our years of experience. We develop trusting relationships with our clients that help them to meet their goals.
Your Northern Colorado Law Office
Our Practice Areas
Our firm is experienced in complex corporate, limited liability company, and partnership transactions, including financing. We advise clients of all sizes, including real estate developers, contractors, manufacturers, health care providers, investors, financial institutions, utilities, breweries, and technology firms.
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Many of our clients require assistance in complex estate planning matters, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for individuals, estate and gift taxes, business succession, and utilizing trusts and business entities. We represent individuals who need estate and tax planning, fiduciaries who administer trusts, owners of closely held businesses, business executives, and farmers and ranchers.
We counsel clients on probate and estate proceedings, and trust administration. For those estates and trusts that require assistance with federal estate and gift taxes, we are knowledgeable and experienced in dealing with these issues. We combine decades of experience with the tasks involved and sensitivity to the human issues of trust and estate administration.
We have the experience and knowledge to advise clients including real estate developers, contractors, investors, owners, lessees, and lenders on a broad range of real estate and development matters.
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​At our firm, we understand that your business is more than just an enterprise—it’s a legacy. Our experienced attorneys take the time to understand the structure, history, and people behind your business, then work with you to design a succession strategy aligned with your long-term goals. Whether you're preparing to transfer leadership to the next generation, sell the business, or create liquidity, we offer personalized, strategic guidance that protects what you’ve built.
Our firm is experienced in complex corporate, limited liability company, and partnership transactions, including financing. We advise clients of all sizes, including real estate developers, contractors, manufacturers, health care providers, investors, financial institutions, utilities, breweries, and technology firms.
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We provide clients with the expertise and experience to effectively and efficiently navigate the regulatory maze in the manufacture, distribution, sale, transportation, labeling and advertising of alcoholic beverages at the state and the national level. At the local level, we work to identify and resolve legal, regulatory and zoning issues. We understand issues of concern to the industry and work with a wide range of licensed beverage manufacturers and wholesale distributors clients.
Our Attorneys
Retired
Specialized in Business & Corporate Law, Tax, and Real Estate
Partner
Specialized in Estate & Trust Planning & Administration; and Business Law
Partner
Specialized in Business & Corporate Law, Real Estate & Development, and Business Succession and Estate Planning