Real Estate & Development We have the experience and knowledge to advise clients including real estate developers, contractors, investors, owners, lessees, agribusinesses, and lenders on a broad range of real estate and development matters. Our real estate practice includes: Purchases and sales of commercial, development, investment, agricultural, residential and other types of real property Due diligence including title, survey, environmental, inspection, and other matters Commercial property and residential lease agreements Advice regarding parties rights and responsibilities under leases Amendments and response to breach of agreements Declarations and organization of owners’ associations Real estate entitlement, zoning, planning, and development Representation of owners and project managers during vertical real estate development Tax planning and financing for development and investment Mineral rights and leasing Formation and funding of entities to protect real property Practice Areas Corporate & Business Estate & Trust Planning Estate & Trust Administration Real Estate & Development Trademark & Intellectual Property Taxes & Tax Planning Alcohol Regulation & Distribution Looking for more information? Contact Us

Corporate & Business 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, agribusinesses, investors, financial institutions, breweries, utilities, and technology firms in Colorado. Our corporate and business practice includes: Business formation Succession planning Mergers, acquisitions and sales Joint ventures and partnerships Reorganization and restructuring Securities Start-up companies and private capital Venture capital Private equity and capital investments Franchising and distribution Tax planning and tax-efficient business structures Brewery, winery, and distillery formation and licensing Environmental and industry-specific regulatory compliance Technology, vendor, licensing, and manufacturing agreements Legal due diligence Fiduciary duties, shareholders' rights and other corporate governance matters Practice Areas Corporate & Business Estate & Trust Planning Estate & Trust Administration Real Estate & Development Trademark & Intellectual Property Taxes & Tax Planning Alcohol Regulation & Distribution Looking for more information? Contact Us

Professional Affiliations Colorado Bar Association, Sections of Corporations, Banking and Business Larimer County Bar Association Education B.S.B.A. in Finance from The Ohio State University Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Master of Arts in Finance and Accounting, University of Nebraska Bar Admissions Previously admitted in Colorado, Ohio, Texas, Nebraska, Colorado and Nebraska Federal Courts , and United States Tax Court Practice Areas Corporate & Business Taxes & Tax Planning Real Estate & Development Estate & Trust Planning Estate & Trust Administration K ENNETH C. W OLFE Retired Mr. Wolfe retired from Wolfe, Van Ackern & Stephenson LLP in 2022. The founding member of the firm, he is an experienced corporate, securities, and tax attorney. He has organized numerous corporations and limited liability companies. For over 35 years he has prepared private placement memorandums to enable clients to raise capital for new and growth-oriented businesses. Ken has represented both buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, including a $107 million acquisition and the sale to publicly traded corporations. He has also represented corporations desiring to spin-off divisions, as well as those reacquiring the shares of minority shareholders through a tender offer. Mr. Wolfe has counseled clients and prepared the documentation to franchise their businesses. Ken was licensed to practice before the U.S. Tax Court. In addition to an extensive corporate practice, Ken assisted clients with their estate planning and has handled the administration of numerous estates. Ken taught at the university level for 26 years. With degrees in finance and accounting, in addition to law, he frequently taught finance, accounting, and tax courses. He was the general counsel for Summit Utilities, Inc., a natural gas local distribution company, from its inception until he retired from this position. The company grew to over $700 million in assets. His representation included handling large, complex debt financing. ​ Publications Handbook for Business Law , co authored with Terry Lantry ​ Considerations and Recommendations Regarding Owner’s Associations, University of Nebraska, 1976 ​ The Colorado Lawyer , “Homeowners Associations Can Now Be Tax Exempt,” July, 1977 ​ The Practical Lawyer , ALI ABA, “Advice to a Client Who Wishes to Sell His Own Home,” October, 1982. This article was also selected for inclusion in The Practical Lawyer’s Real Property Law Manual No. 2; and also published in One on One , the newsletter of the New York Bar Association, Summer, 1983, and the National Association of Legal Assistants Real Estate Newsletter . ​ Bridging the Gap , co authored with Ralph V. Switzer, Jr., a manual regarding the opening, operation, and management of a law office designed for the inexperienced attorney. ​ Authored a chapter for a book oriented to sole practitioners titled Flying Solo published by the American Bar Association in July, 1984; revised edition published in 1994 and published in 1996 by the Japanese Bar Association. ​ Business World , monthly contribution of business/legal articles for about seven years. Titles of some of the articles include: Valuation of a Business; Outline of Steps in Selling or Buying a Small Business; Considerations for Acquisition or Merger of a Business; Changes in Expense Reimbursement to Employees; Limited Liability Company Act; Tips for When Government Investigators Call Your Business; Changes May Be Necessary in Corporate Life Insurance Policies; Where to Obtain Capital to Start a Business; Minutes of Corporate Meetings.