Private Client Services

We help you acquire and protect what matters most to you now, tomorrow and through all of life’s challenges.

We are experts in every aspect of personal and business planning. We provide comprehensive estate and transaction planning for individuals, families and business. We work closely with you, your accountants and financial and insurance advisers to create and implement plans that meet all of your goals. As life’s challenges appear, we help you navigate through.

When life or death administration is required, we understand the intricacies of probate, guardianship and conservatorship, and the essential components to elder care and trust administration. We help you administer efficiently.

Our Attorneys Get in Touch

“Stephen and others at the Firm have been incredibly professional and helpful over the course of several years. In a situation with aging parents that is stressful at best, Stephen and others provided wise and compassionate counsel. Fees were fair and always as estimated. Results were exceptional…”

Gary

“Stephen Lehnardt is very nice, knowledgeable and responsive.”

Find your Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney

Brenda L. Bartels

Brenda L. Bartels

Partner
Colorado Springs

Phone: 719.260.7900
Email: bbartels@messner.com

Dale A. Anderson

Dale A. Anderson

Associate
Orange County

Phone: 949.612.9128
Email: Danderson@messner.com

Jason T. McIntyre

Associate
New York

Phone: 646.595.1114
Email: jmcintyre@messner.com

Stephen K. Lehnardt

Of Counsel
Colorado Springs, Greenwood Village

Phone: 303.623.4741
Email: slehnardt@messner.com

Planning Ahead

An estate plan to protect you, your family and your assets

  • Structure Inheritance your life and estate your way: Wills, Trusts and more
  • Decision-making: Powers of Attorney
  • Ensure your Healthcare Choices
  • Keep Control in Disability

Elder Care

Helping you maintain the highest quality of like in later years

  • Maintain Personal Control over Decisions
  • Plan How to Pay for Long-Term Care
  • Prepare for Medicaid by Protecting Assets and Income

Probate

Managing probate court administration of disability and estates

  • Maintain Personal Control over Decisions
  • Guardianships and Conservatorships
  • Estate Administration and Contest

Business

From start-up to exit, we help you achieve greater success whatever your endeavor

  • Business Creation Services and Ongoing Support
  • Succession and Exit Planning
  • Tax and Transactional Planning

Insights

Partners RJ Ertmer & Aaron Soleimani Listed in Mansfield Partner Directory

Messner Reeves LLP is proud to announce the inclusion of Partners R.J. Ertmer and Aaron Soleimani in the Mansfield Partner Directory Counsel Spotlight! Counsel Spotlight is a newly-announced online tool created by Diversity Lab highlighting rising stars and leaders at Mansfield-recognized firms working to ensure all lawyers have a fair and equal shot at advancing […]

Messner Reeves Named 2025 Real Estate Law Firm of the Year in Colorado

Messner Reeves LLP is honored to have been chosen as the 2025 Real Estate Law Firm of the Year in Colorado by Corporate INTL Magazine. To be considered for this prestigious award, firms are confidentially nominated and undergo an extensive research and vetting process by Corporate INTL Magazine for a Global Award. Shortlisted firms are […]

Of Counsel Jim Randall Celebrates Nearly Two Decades of Hot dog Day at Western State

Messner Reeves LLP Of Counsel James “Jim” Randall was recently featured in an article by Western State College of Law on his nearly two decades of hosting “Hot Dog Day” as a community-bolstering event for tired and hungry law students. An Army veteran and graduate of Western State, Jim has been hosting Hot Dog Day […]

Founding Partner Bryant “Corky” Messner Quoted in Army West Point Article

Messner Reeves LLP founding Partner Bryant “Corky” Messner was recently quoted in the Army West Point article: “A Change in Army West Point’s Top Athletic Position Announced; Buddie to TCU; Howard to Serve as Interim.” As the chair of the Army West Point Athletics Board of Directors, Corky is part of the team mounting a […]

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Messner Reeves LLP
1550 Wewatta St. Suite 710
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 623-1800.