Shelley Thompson practices in complex business disputes and litigation, and handles all aspects of Trusts & Estates and Business Succession within the Firm. She deals with wills, trusts, and estate issues for high-net-worth families, families with small to mid-size estates, and non-traditional families. She assists families with probate litigation and estate disputes. She also assists clients with charitable giving, passing on family businesses, contracts, buy-sell agreements, operating agreements, and prenuptial agreements.

Shelley is a member of the Trusts and Estate Section of the Colorado Bar Association, and regularly speaks on trusts and estates legal issues. She is also on the board of directors of Community Health Charities of Colorado, a non-profit alliance of over 50 health charities whose missions are to improve lives affected by chronic illnesses and disability. Shelley was chosen as a finalist in 2009 for the Young Professional Award, given by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Shelley’s publications include: Thompson, S., Globalization of the Securities Markets: Effects on Investor Protection, ABA Journal, International Lawyer, Winter 2007-2008, 41 INTLLAW 1121.

Shelley’s prior experience includes several years of complex litigation in New York, New York. She performed pro bono litigation and volunteer work on behalf of foreign-born U.S. residents, achieving changes to New York law. She has performed a wide variety of other community work, including volunteer work for people in need in Denver.

Originally from Denver, Shelley received her Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1996 and her Juris Doctor and Masters of Arts in International Affairs from American University in Washington D.C. in 2001. Shelley is licensed to practice law in Colorado and New York. She is proficient in Spanish.


E-Mail: sthompson@allen-vellone.com

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