University of Denver College of Law (2002)
medgel@fitzwatermeyer.com
Michael Edgel is an associate attorney with the law firm
of Fitzwater Meyer, LLP. His practice emphasizes elder law and long-term care
planning, probate administration and litigation, guardianships and conservatorships,
and special needs trusts.
Prior to attending law school, Michael gained experience working with seniors
while studying geriatric social work. During law school, he added a financial
perspective to his background while working as a securities broker at Charles
Schwab, Inc. Upon graduation from Law School, Michael clerked for the Honorable
C. Jean Stewart, Judge of the Denver Probate Court in Denver, Colorado.
Raised in New Mexico, Michael holds a B.S. from Brigham Young University in
Provo, Utah; an M.S.W. from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New
Mexico; and a J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law.
Michael is the author of:
- Proper Application of CRS § 15-12-723
For Recovery of Estate Assets, published in the May, 2003 bar journal, “The
Colorado Lawyer.”
- New USC Provisions Incorporating
the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, October 2006 Oregon State Bar CLE publication.
- Changes and Trends in Oregon Medicaid
Rules and Policies, October 2007 Oregon State Bar CLE publication.
Michael is fluent in Spanish and has served as an interpreter in various settings,
including Colorado Courts.
Organizations
Member:
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Oregon State Bar (OSB) |
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Elder Law Section (OSB) |
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Estate Planning Section (OSB) |
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Colorado Bar Association (CBA) |
Admitted to Practice:
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Oregon State Courts |
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Colorado State Courts |
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Colorado Federal Courts |
