http://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/rss/feedsLaw of the Rockies provides exceptional legal representation and counsel to its clients in Gunnison and Crested Butte, the San Luis Valley, and the Western Slope of Colorado. Its attorneys provide services in the areas of real estate law, civil litigation, water law, estate planning, business law, local government law, intellectual property.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:03:43 -0700http://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/marcus-j-lock-receives-special-recognition-awardhttp://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/marcus-j-lock-receives-special-recognition-awardColorado Lawyers Committee 35th Anniversary Awards Luncheon Marriott Denver City Center, Denver, CO For assuring humane treatment for individuals with mental health problems:Iris Eytan (Reilly Pozner LLP), Farrell A. Carfield (Reilly Pozner LLP), Sean Connelly (Reilly Pozner LLP), Caleb Durling (Reilly Pozner LLP), Kari W. Goodnight (Reilly Pozner LLP), Marcus J. Lock(Wilderson, Lock & Hill, LLC), Ellie Lockwood (Reilly Pozner LLP), Jason M. Lynch (Reilly Pozner LLP), Lindsay A. Unruh (Reilly Pozner LLP) The Special Recognition Award is given for outstanding professionalism, commitment and support of the mission of the Colorado Lawyers Committee. The Lawyers Committee is honored to present this award to the Jail Wait Litigation Team in appreciation of its exceptional work on Center for Legal Advocacy v. Bicha. The lawsuit, which was filed in August 2011 in collaboration with counsel from Center for Legal Advocacy (aka The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People), challenged the failure of the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo to provide timely evaluations and treatment for presumptively incompetent individuals in jail. At the time, individuals charged with a crime and awaiting competency evaluations remained incarcerated, often without restorative treatment, for periods of time that often exceeded the possible sentences for their crime. The team entered into 8 months of negotiations with the State. In April 2012, the parties agreed to a settlement that is considered the most comprehensive agreement in the United States to help pretrial detainees who are mentally ill. Specifically, the agreement stipulates that the State must evaluate or begin medical treatment of any person who is presumptively incompetent within 28 days of receiving a court order to do so; monthly progress reports also must be submitted to The Center for Legal Advocacy to ensure compliance. The agreement is being phased into every Colorado county over the course of 15 months, with the Federal District Court maintaining jurisdiction for up to 10 years. To date, the State is in full compliance. Attorney’s fees also were awarded as part of this landmark settlement agreement. Reilly Pozner LLP is donating its portion to host the first National Criminal Defense Forum on Forensic Mental Health & the Law in September 2013. The forum will bring the nation’s most prominent forensic psychologists, psychiatrists and lawyers to Denver to discuss issues of competency and insanity, and related legal strategies. The Colorado Lawyers Committee truly appreciates the outstanding and far-reaching contributions made by the Jail Wait Team in assuring the humane treatment for individuals with mental health problems in our state. We are delighted to present you with a 2013 Special Recognition Award. More about Marcus J. LockWed, 26 Dec 2018 09:32:00 -0700http://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/attorney-lock-honoredhttp://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/attorney-lock-honoredGunnison Country Times, Gunnison, CO Marcus J. Lock of Gunnison was among nine Colorado attorneys who were honored with the Special Recognition Award by the Colorado Lawyers Committee. They comprised the Jail Wait Litigation Team, which challenged the failure of the Colorado Mental Health Institute in Pueblo to provide timely evaluations and treatment for presumptively incompetent individuals being held in jail. The settlement with the State assures humane treatment in the future. The presentation took place at the organization’s 35th anniversary Awards Luncheon. More about Marcus J. Lock Wed, 26 Dec 2018 09:30:00 -0700http://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/black--white-ball-thankshttp://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/black--white-ball-thanksCrested Butte News, Crested Butte, CO To the Editor:The Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum wants to first and foremost thank everyone who attended their 11th annual Black and White Ball. The weather totally cooperated and it was a wonderful evening with lots of fabulous black and white attire to set the festive mood. So many businesses helped to make this Ball such a success. The Museum appreciates the generous donations that made our raffle sales so good this year. A huge thanks goes out to our major prizes to Paradox Geologic for the Peak Pass, Artisan Rug Gallery, the Alpineer for a townie bike, and the Crested Butte Nordic Center for a season pass. Businesses are so kind and gave us prizes for the costume contest and to supplement the raffle prizes. The following gave generously to our event:Sally Vennel, The Princess, Shades of Crested Butte, Paradise Café, Dana Bradley, Susan Anderton, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, the Mountain Store, Milky Way, Ellen’s Pickles, Blackline Entertainment, Wilderson Lock & Hill, LLC, Town of Crested Butte, CBMR, Montanya Distillery and the Museum. The Black and White Ball has become a local happening and the Museum appreciates all the volunteers that help to make it happen – the Museum couldn’t do it without you! Glo CunninghamWed, 26 Dec 2018 09:29:00 -0700http://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/marcus-lock-cochaired-and-kendall-burgemeister-presentedhttp://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/marcus-lock-cochaired-and-kendall-burgemeister-presentedCLE International's 4th Annual Conference, Water TransfersBeaver Creek, CO Marcus Lock co-chaired the 4th Annual Conference, Water Transfers on July 25, 2013 in Beaver Creek, CO and presented “Water Rights Case Law: An Update” Kendall Burgemeister presented “Water Rights Due Diligence: What You Need to Know” Click here for the brochure.Wed, 26 Dec 2018 09:28:00 -0700http://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/season-of-change-local-law-office-changes-its-namehttp://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/season-of-change-local-law-office-changes-its-nameGunnison Country Times, Gunnison, CO Wilderson Lock & Hill, LLC, based in Gunnison, Colorado, announced today that the law firm will begin operating under the new name of Law of the Rockies. At the same time, the firm unveiled a redesigned website - www.lawoftherockies.com. “The name change represents the evolution of the firm.” said Rufus Wilderson, the firm’s manager. “Over time and with the benefit of ever increasing technological advances, our services have expanded to representing clients throughout Colorado. We believe the name Law of the Rockies better characterizes our practice than the traditional method of using the partner’s surnames for the firm’s name.” “Our firm has developed into one of the preeminent law firms on the Western Slope. We are providing sophisticated legal services of the same high quality available in the Denver metropolitan area, but we are doing it here locally, at affordable prices.” said senior member Marcus Lock. Law of the Rockies is the largest law firm in the Gunnison valley. Members Rufus Wilderson, Marcus Lock, Jacob With, and Kendall Burgemeister, along with Of Counsel attorneys John R. Hill and Curtis Smelser will continue to provide legal counsel and representation in the areas of real estate law, civil litigation, water law, business law, construction law, land use planning, agricultural law, and estate planning and probate. Law of the Rockies offers free case consultations to new clients. “Choosing a lawyer can be intimidating,” said Wilderson. “We want to ease any fears by offering clients a chance to sit down and talk openly about their case without incurring substantial costs.” For more information on Law of the Rockies, call 970.641.1903 or visit www.lawoftherockies.com.Wed, 26 Dec 2018 09:27:00 -0700http://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/the-senior-scoophttp://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/the-senior-scoopGunnison Country Shopper, Gunnison, CO Still don’t have any estate planning? Worried about the cost of legal assistance? Don’t delay any longer! Jacob With, an attorney with Law of the Rockies, together with Gunnison County Health & Human Services and Uncompahgre Volunteer Legal Aid are working to provide you with an opportunity for affordable estate planning. They are offering the public a substantially discounted basic estate planning package: $350.00 FLAT FEE will include: 1. A Basic Will 2. Financial Power of Attorney 3. Medical Power of Attorney 4. A Living Will. See the flyer here. MARRIED COUPLES ONLY PAY ONE FEE FOR BOTH SETS OF DOCUMENTS.NOVEMBER 8TH: Will be the initial meetingNOVEMBER 15TH: Will be the signing TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT, PLEASE CONTACT: Gunnison County Senior Resources, 225 N. Pine St. in Gunnison (970-642-7300) More about Jacob A. WithWed, 26 Dec 2018 09:27:00 -0700http://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/free-estate-planning-seminar-offered-on-june-4thhttp://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/free-estate-planning-seminar-offered-on-june-4thGunnison Country Times, Gunnison, CO A free estate planning seminar is being offered to the community June 4, from 2:30-5 p.m. at the Gunnison Community Center. The event is being hosted by the Rick Nelson Agency of American Family Insurance, local accounting firm Hegeman & Drewnowski, Law of the Rockies and a financial/investment planning professional. The afternoon will be spent covering what goes into an estate plan and the full spectrum of items one needs to consider in making a solid plan for their family. Individuals will have the opportunity to assess their own planning needs and be able to leave with a prioritized list of next steps for putting it into place. The presentation team consists of a financial advisor, certified public accountant, estate planning attorney and life insurance specialist. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Rose Tocke at American Family Insurance: 970.641.3481, rtocke@amfam.com. More about Jacob A. With Wed, 26 Dec 2018 09:25:00 -0700http://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/attorney-jacob-a-with-serves-as-judge-in-gms-columbus-trialhttp://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/attorney-jacob-a-with-serves-as-judge-in-gms-columbus-trialLaw of the Rockies’ attorney Jacob A. With lends a hand in teaching local students the judicial system by serving as Judge in the Gunnison Middle School’s annual mock Trial of Christopher Columbus. More about Jacob A. With Wed, 26 Dec 2018 09:25:00 -0700http://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/2014-crested-butte-arts-festivalhttp://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/2014-crested-butte-arts-festivalLaw of the Rockies proudly sponsors the 2014 Crested Butte Arts FestivalAugust 1-3, 2014Crested Butte, CO Go to the website below for more details.http://crestedbutteartsfestival.comWed, 26 Dec 2018 09:20:00 -0700http://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/elder-care-seminar-in-crested-butte-aug-12-2014http://www.lawoftherockies.com/blog/post/elder-care-seminar-in-crested-butte-aug-12-2014 Click on photo for more information or go to: www.livewellgunnisonvalley.comWed, 26 Dec 2018 09:16:00 -0700