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May 12, 2023
Douglah, Gordon, Hansen Promoted to Partner

Lyda Law Firm is pleased to announce that attorneys Denise Hanse, Ryan Gordon, and Megan Douglah have been promoted to Partner. These excellent attorneys have made crucial contributions to the firm as we grew, navigated a pandemic, and expanded to six states - and counting! Megan Douglah is an attorney in Denver. Her practice is […]

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May 2, 2023
A Busy Month in Florida!

Lyda Law Firm Florida was busy this April! Attorney Eve Lumsden was out and about in the community meeting new friends, fundraising, and donating. Eve had an amazing time visiting local colleges to search for a home for her upcoming legal clinic, meeting with clients to discuss their estate planning and probate needs, having coffee and lunch with […]

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April 28, 2023
Lyda Quoted in Motor Magazine about Artificial Intelligence

Mark Lyda was quoted in a Motor Magazine article titled, "Leveraging AI within the Automotive Service Industry." Lyda has a series of YouTube videos on this emerging topic of the law. The article quoted the series as follows: Legal issues related to ChatGPT  So, when should you tell people that you’ve used an AI app […]

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April 4, 2023
How to Use an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust to Minimize Estate Taxes

Authored by Eve Lumsden, Attorney Licensed in Florida Death and taxes. We’ve all heard the old saying... for many who begin their estate planning journey, these two items are inextricably intertwined, and clients frequently have a goal of minimizing the implications of the former on the latter. When estate planning clients fill out my questionnaire, […]

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February 8, 2023
Eve Lumsden Presents at the Florida YLD Conference

Eve Lumsden presented at the Florida Bar YLD Affiliate Outreach Conference 2023! She presented on behalf of Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers in conjunction with Orange County Bar Association YLS for a Florida Bar Grant. Their presentation featured her daughter's kindergarten teacher explaining why giving Field Day to at-risk youths deserves grant funding. CFAWL […]

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October 21, 2022
Estate Planning

Written By: Maria Ortiz If you are at the beginning of your journey in preparing your estate plan, chances are you may feel overwhelmed or unsure of where to start. In this post, we will be discussing five key things to consider when preparing your estate plan.  What is estate planning?  Estate planning is the […]

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October 18, 2022
Why Lawyers Should Develop Finance Skills    

The pandemic may have put a lot of industries and businesses on hold, but the demand for lawyers has steadily increased despite the global disruption. Law firms saw high demand and revenue in 2020 and 2021, with even higher numbers than seen in 2019, before the virus’ emergence. This demand was partly driven by the […]

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October 14, 2022
Three Strategies to Help You Avoid Probate  

Written by: Maria Ortiz   This article is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Every case is different. Consult a licensed professional in your state. Viewing this website or its content does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Lyda Law Firm or […]

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August 19, 2022
Ryan Gordon Recognized in Best Lawyers: One to Watch 2023

Colorado attorney Ryan Gordon has been included in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: One to Watch. This award is given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in America. Mr. Gordon ably represents clients a broad variety of matters, from business transactions to commercial litigation. His […]

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August 3, 2022
American Bar Association Features Wellness Efforts of Lyda Law Firm

The American Bar Association has featured Lyda Law Firm in an article about law firms that prioritize wellness.

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June 16, 2022
3 Reasons You Should Hire a Business Attorney From an Entrepreneur-Turned-Lawyer

The decision to hire an attorney can be scary for an entrepreneur. I’ve been there. Here's how a business attorney can help you.

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August 16, 2021
The ABCs of LLCs

Welcome to the ABCs of LLCs with Lyda Law Firm, where we will answer all of your questions about LLCs. We’ll cover topics as basic as what an LLC is and the different types of LLCs, and more complicated topics like how are LLCs taxed and how to pay yourself as an LLC owner. The […]

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July 19, 2021
16-Step Legal Checklist for Startups and Small Businesses

Thinking about starting a business? Or maybe you’ve already got the ball rolling with your startup, but want to make sure you’re doing it the right way? Great! This series is for you. Our 16-Step Legal Checklist for Startups & Small Businesses walks through starting a business step-by-step. We start in the pre-planning phase and […]

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June 8, 2021
How to Legally Turn a Side Hustle into a Small Business

If you’re ready to take your side hustle and turn it into a legitimate small business, there are a few things you can do to legally protect yourself and the business. We have done a whole playlist called The Legal Checklist for Startups that outlines several steps you might do if you're really starting a […]

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November 19, 2020
What Are The Different Types of LLCs?

This article is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Every case is different. Consult a licensed professional in your state. Viewing this website or its content does not create an attorney-client relationship with Lyda Law Firm or any of its lawyers. If […]

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September 8, 2020
How to Add a DBA to an LLC in Colorado (And Other States)

This article is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Every case is different. Consult a licensed professional in your state. Viewing this website or its content does not create an attorney-client relationship with Lyda Law Firm or any of its lawyers. If […]

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August 18, 2020
The Complete Bankruptcy Guide for Restaurants

This article is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Every case is different. Consult a licensed professional in your state. Viewing this website or its content does not create an attorney-client relationship with Lyda Law Firm or any of its lawyers. For […]

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May 6, 2020
Additional Funds for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program [What You Need to Know]

Congress has approved additional funding for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program. The original funds ran out very quickly, so here is what you need to know before applying for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan through the Small Business Administration (SBA).

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April 29, 2020
NEW Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Updates

Congress recently approved additional funds for the Paycheck Protection Program, which is a forgivable loan program for small businesses designed to help businesses keep their staff members employed. At the same time, the Small Business Administration has outlined some additional guidelines that business owners should be aware of.

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April 21, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) & Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) | Can You Get Both?

The Small Business Administration has authorized two different types of loans in response to COVID-19: the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). In this video, we are are going to discuss if businesses can get both of these loans and what that means for loan forgiveness. At the time of […]

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April 15, 2022
Recover Your Wrongfully-Withheld Security Deposit in Colorado

Colorado law takes your security deposit very seriously and provides strong protections for tenants to recover any wrongfully-withheld security deposit. Under Colorado Revised Statute section 38-12-101 et seq., landlords must return your security deposit within 30 days (although the lease may extend it up to 60 days) or provide a thorough accounting of any withheld […]

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April 15, 2022
Trial Victory with Treble Damages and Attorney Fees

Colorado attorney Ryan Gordon won a complete verdict last week on behalf of a tenant client seeking recovery of a wrongfully-withheld security deposit. The court awarded the entire withheld amount, plus treble damages, interest, and attorney fees. Lyda Law Firm offers a variety of services, including litigation for small businesses and individuals. We also offer […]

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November 12, 2020
What To Do If You Get Sued

This article is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Every case is different. Consult a licensed professional in your state. Viewing this website or its content does not create an attorney-client relationship with Lyda Law Firm or any of its lawyers. Getting […]

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October 20, 2020
How to Initiate a Lawsuit [aka How to Sue Someone]

This article is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Every case is different. Consult a licensed professional in your state. Viewing this website or its content does not create an attorney-client relationship with Lyda Law Firm or any of its lawyers. If […]

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May 12, 2023
Douglah, Gordon, Hansen Promoted to Partner

Lyda Law Firm is pleased to announce that attorneys Denise Hanse, Ryan Gordon, and Megan Douglah have been promoted to Partner. These excellent attorneys have made crucial contributions to the firm as we grew, navigated a pandemic, and expanded to six states - and counting! Megan Douglah is an attorney in Denver. Her practice is […]

Read More
May 2, 2023
A Busy Month in Florida!

Lyda Law Firm Florida was busy this April! Attorney Eve Lumsden was out and about in the community meeting new friends, fundraising, and donating. Eve had an amazing time visiting local colleges to search for a home for her upcoming legal clinic, meeting with clients to discuss their estate planning and probate needs, having coffee and lunch with […]

Read More
April 28, 2023
Lyda Quoted in Motor Magazine about Artificial Intelligence

Mark Lyda was quoted in a Motor Magazine article titled, "Leveraging AI within the Automotive Service Industry." Lyda has a series of YouTube videos on this emerging topic of the law. The article quoted the series as follows: Legal issues related to ChatGPT  So, when should you tell people that you’ve used an AI app […]

Read More
April 4, 2023
How to Use an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust to Minimize Estate Taxes

Authored by Eve Lumsden, Attorney Licensed in Florida Death and taxes. We’ve all heard the old saying... for many who begin their estate planning journey, these two items are inextricably intertwined, and clients frequently have a goal of minimizing the implications of the former on the latter. When estate planning clients fill out my questionnaire, […]

Read More
February 8, 2023
Eve Lumsden Presents at the Florida YLD Conference

Eve Lumsden presented at the Florida Bar YLD Affiliate Outreach Conference 2023! She presented on behalf of Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers in conjunction with Orange County Bar Association YLS for a Florida Bar Grant. Their presentation featured her daughter's kindergarten teacher explaining why giving Field Day to at-risk youths deserves grant funding. CFAWL […]

Read More
October 21, 2022
Estate Planning

Written By: Maria Ortiz If you are at the beginning of your journey in preparing your estate plan, chances are you may feel overwhelmed or unsure of where to start. In this post, we will be discussing five key things to consider when preparing your estate plan.  What is estate planning?  Estate planning is the […]

Read More
October 18, 2022
Why Lawyers Should Develop Finance Skills    

The pandemic may have put a lot of industries and businesses on hold, but the demand for lawyers has steadily increased despite the global disruption. Law firms saw high demand and revenue in 2020 and 2021, with even higher numbers than seen in 2019, before the virus’ emergence. This demand was partly driven by the […]

Read More
October 14, 2022
Three Strategies to Help You Avoid Probate  

Written by: Maria Ortiz   This article is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Every case is different. Consult a licensed professional in your state. Viewing this website or its content does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Lyda Law Firm or […]

Read More
August 19, 2022
Ryan Gordon Recognized in Best Lawyers: One to Watch 2023

Colorado attorney Ryan Gordon has been included in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: One to Watch. This award is given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in America. Mr. Gordon ably represents clients a broad variety of matters, from business transactions to commercial litigation. His […]

Read More
August 3, 2022
American Bar Association Features Wellness Efforts of Lyda Law Firm

The American Bar Association has featured Lyda Law Firm in an article about law firms that prioritize wellness.

Read More
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May 12, 2023
Douglah, Gordon, Hansen Promoted to Partner

Lyda Law Firm is pleased to announce that attorneys Denise Hanse, Ryan Gordon, and Megan Douglah have been promoted to Partner. These excellent attorneys have made crucial contributions to the firm as we grew, navigated a pandemic, and expanded to six states - and counting! Megan Douglah is an attorney in Denver. Her practice is […]

Read More
May 2, 2023
A Busy Month in Florida!

Lyda Law Firm Florida was busy this April! Attorney Eve Lumsden was out and about in the community meeting new friends, fundraising, and donating. Eve had an amazing time visiting local colleges to search for a home for her upcoming legal clinic, meeting with clients to discuss their estate planning and probate needs, having coffee and lunch with […]

Read More
February 8, 2023
Eve Lumsden Presents at the Florida YLD Conference

Eve Lumsden presented at the Florida Bar YLD Affiliate Outreach Conference 2023! She presented on behalf of Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers in conjunction with Orange County Bar Association YLS for a Florida Bar Grant. Their presentation featured her daughter's kindergarten teacher explaining why giving Field Day to at-risk youths deserves grant funding. CFAWL […]

Read More
August 19, 2022
Ryan Gordon Recognized in Best Lawyers: One to Watch 2023

Colorado attorney Ryan Gordon has been included in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: One to Watch. This award is given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in America. Mr. Gordon ably represents clients a broad variety of matters, from business transactions to commercial litigation. His […]

Read More
August 3, 2022
American Bar Association Features Wellness Efforts of Lyda Law Firm

The American Bar Association has featured Lyda Law Firm in an article about law firms that prioritize wellness.

Read More
April 20, 2022
Attorney Jeanne Lau Quoted in Redfin Blog

Jeanne Law, Lyda Law Firm, Featured on Redfin

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April 15, 2022
Trial Victory with Treble Damages and Attorney Fees

Colorado attorney Ryan Gordon won a complete verdict last week on behalf of a tenant client seeking recovery of a wrongfully-withheld security deposit. The court awarded the entire withheld amount, plus treble damages, interest, and attorney fees. Lyda Law Firm offers a variety of services, including litigation for small businesses and individuals. We also offer […]

Read More
May 29, 2020
Lyda Law Firm Accepts Legal Insurance Plans from ARAG and MetLaw

Lyda Law Firm is a proud member of the ARAG attorney network and we also accept legal insurance plans through MetLaw for a variety of important legal services. What is Legal Insurance? Legal insurance is similar to other types of insurance like health insurance, but instead of seeing a doctor, legal insurance provides access to […]

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March 16, 2020
Opening a Business in Seattle During COVID-19

We sure were excited to announce our expansion into Seattle — and we still are. We continue to serve clients, uninterrupted, in both Seattle and Denver. But with COVID-19, our big announcement has turned into a story of adversity and adaptation. We are a Denver-based law firm that opened in Seattle last month. Our mission […]

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March 6, 2020
Lyda Law Firm Named One of the “Best Real Estate Lawyers” in Colorado

Lyda Law Firm was recently named one of the “Best Real Estate Lawyers in Denver” by Expertise.com, edging out high-quality competition across the state.

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Colorado

844.844.9400

Denver:
5335 W. 48th Ave.
Ste. 501
Denver, CO 80212

 

California

855.855.9400

Los Angeles:
10880 Wilshire Blvd.
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Los Angeles, CA 90024

San Diego:
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Santa Clarita:
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Washington

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Seattle area:
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Bothell, WA 98021

Tennessee

833.822.9400

Nashville:
40 Burton Hills Blvd.
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Nashville, TN 37064

Florida

833.822.9400

Orlando/Windermere:
9100 Conroy Windermere Road
Ste. 200
Windermere, FL 34786

Texas

833.833.9400

Austin:
411 W. Monroe St.
Austin, TX 78704

Houston:
401 N. Franklin St.
Suite 2400 -139
Houston, TX 77201

Dallas:
14555 Dallas Pkwy.
Suite 100-402
Dallas, TX 75254

Lubbock:
4708 67th St.
#158
Lubbock, TX 79414

Permian Basin & Monahans:
223 W. Wall St.
Suite 299
Midland, TX 79701

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