Caton, Shari D.

Lawyer Overview

Ms. Caton is a founding member of POSKUS, CATON & KLEIN, P.C. and practices in the areas of elder law, including estate litigation, estate planning, disability planning, public benefits, probate, wills and trusts, guardianships and protective proceedings, and mental health and disabilities.

Prior to developing her practice in elder law, Ms. Caton gained valuable litigation experience with an AV rated Denver firm and with New Mexico 's Ninth Judicial District Attorneys Office. She also served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable David W. Bonem in New Mexico 's Ninth Judicial District.

Ms. Caton is licensed to practice in the State of Colorado , the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, the State of New Mexico and the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico.

Ms. Caton is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, American Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association, New Mexico Bar Association, Douglas County Bar Association and Phi Delta Phi.

Ms. Caton graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1998. While there, she completed an externship with New Mexico 's Ninth Judicial District and graduated with honors.

Prior to law school, Ms. Caton graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina Wesleyan with a Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Public Policy and a minor in psychology. As an undergraduate, she completed a legal internship with the United States Air Force Area Defense Counsel and a psychology internship with the Wayne County Mental Health Center.

Ms. Caton continually strives to serve the public. She provides service to the community through the Denver Probate Court pro se clinic, the Alzheimer's Association and the Colorado Diabetes Network.  She also has served on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Youth Opportunities Unlimited.

Areas of Practice

• Elder Law
• Probate
• Medicare and Medicaid
• Estate Litigation

West Practice Categories

Elder Law, Medicare & Medicaid, Litigation & Appeals, Probate & Estate Administration

Bar Admissions

• New Mexico, 1998
• Colorado, 2001
• U.S. District Court District of New Mexico, 2001
• U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 2002

Professional Associations and Memberships

• American Bar Association (Member)
• Colorado Bar Association (Member)
• State Bar of New Mexico (Member)
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Member)
• Colorado Diabetes Network (Partner Member)
• Big Brothers/Big Sisters (Former Member, Board of Directors)
• Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Former Member, Board of Directors)
• Colorado Bar Association Elder Law Section, 2007 - Present (Executive Council Member)
• Colorado Bar Association Trust and Estate Section (Member)

Past Employment Positions

• Hon. David W. Bonem, Ninth Judicial District of New Mexico, Law Clerk
• Ninth Judicial District Attorney's Office, New Mexico, Assistant District Attorney, 1998 - 2000

Education

• University of New Mexico School of Law, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1998
  J.D.
  Honors: With Honors
• North Carolina Wesleyan, 1994
  B.A.
  Honors: summa cum laude
  Major: Justice/Public Policy

Fraternities/Sororities

• Phi Delta Phi

Accepts Credit Cards

Published Works

• "Medicaid Eligibility for Long-Term Care," Elder Law in Colorado, Chapter 29 (Co-Author), Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., Fourth Edition, Volume 2, 2011
• "Powers of Attorney", Senior Law Handbook 2011 Edition, Chapter 23, Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc. and the Colorado Bar Association, 2011
• "Powers of Attorney", Senior Law Handbook 2010 Edition, Chapter 23, Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc. and the Colorado Bar Association, 2010
• "Powers of Attorney," Senior Law Handbook 2009 Edition, Chapter 23, Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc. and the Colorado Bar Association, 2009
• "Powers of Attorney," Senior Law Handbook 2008 Edition, Chapter 17, Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc. and the Colorado Bar Association, 2008
• "Financial Powers of Attorney", Colorado Bar Association Pamphlet (Co-Author), Colorado Bar Association, 2008

Address

303 E. 17th Avenue
Suite 900
Denver, CO 80203

Phones

303-835-0049
888-556-4963 (Toll Free)

Faxes

(303) 832-1676

Emails

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Websites

http://www.poskuscatonklein.com