Rose Zapor | Lakewood Elder Law Lawyer

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About Rose
Call 303-866-0990 for more information.
Experience
Lawyer
Zapor Law Office
2000-Present
Denver, Colorado
Paralegal
Various Law Offices
1987 - 1999
Denver, Colorado
Assistant Professor
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
1981
Indiana, PA
Admission
Colorado
1999
Education
Denver Paralegal Institute
Certificate (Paralegal Studies)
1987
University of Oklahoma
Master of Fine Arts (Design and Technical Theater)
1978
Austin College
Master of Arts (Education)
1973
Austin College
Bachelor of Arts (History, Communication)
1972

Recognitions & Achievements
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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Colorado Bar Association
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1st Judicial District
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Dispute Resolution Section
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Elder Law Section
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MVL Volunteer Attorney
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Family Law Section
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Best Estate Planning Lawyer Best of Lakewood2015
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Election to Executive Council, Elder Law Section Colorado Bar Association2014
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Top Lawyer in Colorado Best Lawyers2013
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Outstanding Young Women of America International Who's Who of Women
Notable Work
Contributing Author, Senior Law Handbook,
2010-2012
Contributing Author, Colorado Elder Law Handbook, ,
2011 / 2012
Contributing Author, Practitioner's Guide to Colorado Domestic Law,
2008 - 2012
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
I have been able to help families by obtaining guardianships for them for their family members who need assistance. My firm also has close working relationships with many geriatric case managers who assist our clients with placement and on-going decisions for their loved ones. I have a holistic practice that uses many professionals in the best interest of my people - real estate agents, insurance agents, financial advisors. There is no one answer for all situations - each case is one to assist making sure that the loved one gets to live to the utmost of their abilities.
How did you build a successful practice?
My practice has been built on word of mouth and referrals. I am proud that I receive referrals from courts and other lawyers as well as from former clients.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
In Elder Law, knowledge of the local resources is crucial. Many of my people come into my office with misconceptions of how Medicaid works or what resources are available to help them keep their parent at home instead of in a nursing home. Here at Zapor Law Office, P.C., we pride ourselves on providing the best and most current information available so our people can make an informed decision on what is best for them.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
Because of many factors, there are limited items that can be discussed in a telephone consultation. I can discuss many issues in general terms, but cannot provide legal advice unless I have all of the data in front of me. I can inform you on the process for probate in Colorado, where to find information on Guardianships and Conservatorships, where to download my book on Medicaid in Colorado.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
I am a wife, a mother, and the adult child who cared for my own mother who had dementia. I have other family members who have a traumatic brain injury. In other words, I have dealt with the same issues as my clients. I am not a lawyer who knows about these problems, I have lived them and can identify many plain resolutions instead of complex ones. I can also identify what is truly a legal issue and what is an issue that needs to be addressed by another professional in a cost effective way.
Are you involved in your community?
Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church