Dougherty Anderson, Melissa

Birch Grove Legal PLLC, a legacy planning and administration law firm located in Denver and Castle Rock. Mr. Bjorklund uses a legacy focused planning approach that helps clients ensure they make the impact they want to make on future generations. He also has first hand experience with administering various types of trusts and representing beneficiaries, trustees, and trust protectors in administration disputes.

Mr. Burton focuses his practice on business, tax, and estate planning. Prior to law school, he served in the U.S. Army and National Security Agency as an Arabic linguist and Mission Manager. While attending law school He gained valuable experience at the Denver Probate Court and the Internal Revenue Service. After graduating from the University of Denver with a dual-degree in law and taxation, he clerked for Judge Marcelo Kopcow in Colorado’s Nineteenth Judicial District. In 2018 Mr. Burton entered private practice and began representing individuals and corporate clients with respect to real estate and corporate matters including complex leasing, financing, and purchase and sale transactions. Mr. Burton later joined a boutique law firm where he combined his knowledge of tax law with his corporate and real estate experience to specialize exclusively on trust and estate planning, administration, and litigation, particularly for clients who hold various business and real estate interests. He understands that each client’s needs and objectives are unique. Although he is knowledgeable in sophisticated techniques designed to save transfer taxes, he also understands the value that many clients place on simplicity and clarity. Mr. Burton takes great pride in providing his clients (and their families) with the peace of mind that comes with a thoughtful and efficient estate plan.

Ms. Dougherty Anderson is a Colorado native and the owner of her private law practice www.coloradoestateplanner.com. She specializes in Trust and Estate Planning, Probate Administration, and Business Law. She is proud of having the best paralegal and office support staff, as they are all stellar. Ms. Dougherty Anderson is a member of the Colorado Bar Association Trust and Estate Section, serving on the Orange Book of Forms committee. She is on the Board for the Golden Civic Association, currently serving her first term as Vice President. Ms. Dougherty Anderson was an Ambassador for the Golden Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Golden Graduate (class of ’22). She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications/ News Broadcasting from the University of Florida & a Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Ms. Dougherty Anderson is a graduate of the National Judicial College and has a certificate in Administrative Law after her many years of Government service for the Colorado Department of Revenue.

Alex Kirven is Special Counsel with GEM Family Law. He practiced as an associate attorney for four years in the tax and estate planning group at Sherman & Howard in Denver before starting the estate planning practice at GEM Family Law. Mr. Kirven enjoys the challenges of estate planning and creating customized solutions for his clients and their families He grew up in Wyoming and received a master’s degree in Russian and Soviet history before attending law school at the University of Colorado. As a former teacher, Mr. Kirven is always eager to share his expertise with others, whether that be about tax planning or history.

Mr. Metzner focuses his practice on trust and estate law, wealth transfer planning and business formation and operation. His practice includes preparation of wills, living trusts, irrevocable insurance trusts, gift trusts and a variety of other tax advantageous business entities. In addition, he represents fiduciaries, heirs and beneficiaries in the resolution of probate and trust-related disputes. Mr. Metzner is a member the Colorado, Denver and Arapahoe County bar associations. He earned his J.D. degree from the University of Denver Law School, his M.B.A. degree from the University of Daniels College of Business and will complete his LL.M. degree in Taxation this December from the University of Denver Law School. Mr. Metzner is a frequent presenter on estate planning topics.