Georgine Kryda Attorney Mediator in Golden Colorado

Georgine M. Kryda, Ph.D., Esq., LLC Attorney - Mediator

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HOMEEstate Planning & Probate Trusts, Conservatorships, & GuardianshipsFederal & State Tax Issues Contract Drafting & Review Dispute ResolutionTo protect your interests you need comprehensive legal documents that speak for themselves. To resolve a dispute, you need either competent legal counsel to advocate for you or a neutral third party to mediate the issues. To conserve your time and money, you need a single contact who delivers professional service.For legal documents, my objective is to express your intentions in plain English. In Estate Planning and in Probate, it is especially important that your Will, Powers of Attorney, and Trusts speak with your voice when you no longer can. For dispute resolution, my objective is to assist you in reaching an effective outcome -- whether that means going to court or facilitating a discussion. Mediation usually costs less than going to court and can be especially useful in preserving relationships.Finally, you work directly with me throughout the entire engagement. ATTORNEY PROFILEPh.D. in Business Juris Doctor Master of Laws in TaxI am a life-long learner who thrives on doing research and analysis that can make a positive difference in people's lives. Professional AssociationsColorado Bar AssociationColorado Women's Chamber of CommerceFirst Judicial District Bar AssociationJefferson County Mediation ServicesLaw LicensesU.S. District Court, District of Colorado State of Colorado Also a Notary Public in Colorado Work ExperienceStrategic planning, finance/accounting, business operations, training seminarsMultinational corp. - Europe & U.S.Closely-held consulting firmU.S. Federal GovernmentUniversity ProfessorAcademic DegreesLL.M. in Tax, U. of Denver, 2010J.D., George Washington U. Law School, 2007Ph.D., Business Admin., U. of Illinois, 1997MBA, Finance, North Central College, 1990M. of Internat'l Management, Thunderbird, 1984B.A. Econ. & Bus. Admin., Knox College, 1983FOR INDIVIDUALSProviding for the important people and causes in your life through:WillsDesignated Beneficiary AgreementsPrenuptial and Post-Marital AgreementsTrustsPowers of AttorneyGuardianshipsConservatorshipsEldercare IssuesProbateMediationFederal and State Tax IssuesCoordination with your financial planner or accountantFOR BUSINESSESCombining Legal Knowledge and Business Experience in TransitionsForming a partnershipGrowing a business Contemplating an exitYou need to identify your contributions and protect your interests. Contact me about assisting you with your business needs and coordinating your business interests with your estate plan.OperationsStrategic planningContingency planningContract evaluationA lawyer who has worked in business can understand your goals and perspective. Contact me about assisting you as a financial neutral or as one who asks the "what if" questions that can enhance your protection.NegotiationsWork across culturesMediating with clients, customers, employeesI have worked overseas, taught cross-cultural management, and mediated. Contact me about assisting you in negotiating a contract, breaking an impasse, or mediating a dispute.FEES AND BILLINGBillingThe engagement letter and any waivers must be signed by all clients, appropriate parties, and me before I commence work.I provide monthly statements through the conclusion of the engagement.Payment should be made by check. All client funds are deposited in an interest-bearing Colorado Lawyer Trust Account Foundation (COLTAF) account with any interest earned going to support pro bono legal services. Fees/Retainers Hourly Rate or Flat Fee AvailableExpenses:As incurred$5 per notarized documentRetainers:10% discount on all fees for continually maintained retainers over $5,000AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONSAwards & Recognition in LawMediator of the Year - Total Hours and Cases, Jefferson County Mediation Services, 2011 Colorado State Supreme Court recognition for working 50+ hours pro bono in 2009 & in 2010The George Washington U. Law School recognition for pro bono work, May 2007Selected Publications & Presentations in LawColorado Bar Association: Pamphlet explaining Colorado's new Designated Beneficiary Agreement Act, August 2010 & 2011.An Overview of Business, Legal, & Tax Issues for Mediators, The Solutions Group, Denver, Colorado, June 19, 2010.Creating a Workable Legal Standard for Defining an Independent Contractor, Lead author, with Elizabeth Milito & Karen Harned, Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship and the Law, (Forthcoming). SSRN's Top 10 downloads for LSN: Employment Contract Law in Dec. 2009.Oxford Reports on International Law in Domestic Courts: American Pelagic Fishing Co. LP v. United States, Appeal Judgment, 379 F3d 1363 (Fed Cir 2004); ILDC 310 (US 2004), May 1, 2008 (with Daniel Fromm). Kwan v. United States, Appeal Judgment, 272 F3d 1360 (Fed Cir 2001); ILDC 309 (US 2001), Dec. 29, 2008.Congressional Research Service: Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code: Ancillary and Cross-Border Cases, CRS Report RL33562 (July 14, 2006).
Click here to open BBB reviewin new windowOffice Location1019 8th Street, Suite 308Golden, Colorado 80401Telephone: 303.279.1367E-mail: gkryda_gkryda.comPlease note that contacting me does not automatically form an attorney-client relationship or an agreement to mediate.