Please contact us at Wolfe, Van Ackern & Stephenson LLP. We look forward to hearing from you. Contact Us Thank you for your interest. I agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy & Disclaimer Submit Thanks for submitting! Note: Contacting us, including through our website or by telephone, does not create an attorney-client relationship. Information provided by you without our request is not privileged or confidential. Address: 1008 Centre Avenue, Suite A Fort Collins, Colorado 80526 Directions Centre Avenue is one block north of the intersection of Drake and Shields streets. If approaching from the south, turn right on Centre Avenue, then take the first left onto Worthington Circle. Turn left, into the office complex and immediately turn right in the parking lot. Our office is in the second building. The building number is 1008. See the map below. If you have difficulty locating us, please call 970-493-8787 and we can give you additional directions. Email: inquiries@nocolawoffice.com Telephone: 970.493.8787 Customary Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MST) Friday 8 a.m. - noon (MST)

Wolfe, Van Ackern & Stephenson LLP - We are Transaction Attorneys focusing on Corporate & Business Law, Estate & Trust Planning & Administration, Real Estate & Development, Trdemark & Intellectual Property, Taxes & Tax Planning, and Alcohol Regulation & Distribution Founded in 1976, W OLFE , V AN A CKERN & S TEPHENSON 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 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, investors, financial institutions, utilities, breweries, and technology firms. Learn More Estate & Trust Planning 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. Learn More Estate & Trust Administration 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. Learn More Real Estate & Development 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. Learn More Business Succession Planning 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. Learn More Taxes & Tax Planning 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. Learn More Alcohol Regulation & Distribution 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. Learn More Our Attorneys Kenneth C. Wolfe Retired Specialized in Business & Corporate Law, Tax, and Real Estate Cheryl Lee Van Ackern Partner Specialized in Estate & Trust Planning & Administration; and Business Law Anda Stephenson Partner Specialized in Business & Corporate Law, Real Estate & Development, and Business Succession and Estate Planning Learn More Learn More Learn More "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Helen Keller

Mr. Wolfe, Of Counsel to the firm, is an experienced corporate, securities, and tax attorney. 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.