Dawn R. Hewitt - Denver, CO
Attorney at Chayet & Danzo, LLC
Elder Law Lawyers in Denver, CO
650 S. Cherry St. Suite 710 Denver, CO 80246
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Denver Elder Law Lawyer
Updated: 07/17/2026
Areas of Practice
- Elder Law
- Guardianships & Conservatorships
- Probate Litigation
- Public and Private Disability Benefits
- Long Term Care Planning
- Special Needs Trusts
Attorney Information
Overview
Dawn Hewitt joined the firm in the summer of 2004. For the past 20 years, Ms. Hewitt has focused her practice on navigating the complexities of public and private disability benefits, Medicaid appeals, special needs trusts and long-term care planning. Dawn also has extensive experience in Guardianships and Conservatorships and other probate matters. She serves clients throughout Colorado and clients appointed by local courts.
Besides her thriving law practice, Ms. Hewitt is a member of the Denver-based Skyline Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International. She resides in Highlands Ranch with her husband Chris.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best Brief Award, Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court southeast regional competition, 2004
- Runner-up, Stetson International Environmental Law competition, 2003
- Highest Grade, Research and Writing II
Education
Legal Education
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida, 2005
J.D. - University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado
Non Legal Education
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University of Colorado,
Boulder
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Senior Associate Attorney
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
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“An Introduction to Using Medicaid Compliant Annuities in Crisis Planning”, Colorado Bar Association - 17th Annual Rocky Mountain Elder Law Retreat 2025; Co-Presenter
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“Special Needs Trust: Advanced Workshop”, Colorado Bar Association - 16th Annual Rocky Mountain Elder Law Retreat 2024; Facilitator
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“Social Security”, Colorado Bar Association Denver Senior Law Day 2014, Presenter
- “Social Security”, Colorado Bar Association Jefferson County Senior Law Day 2014
Pro Bono Activities
- Denver-based Skyline Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International
Published Works
Articles
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“Use of Trusts in Disability Planning”, Marco D. Chayet and Dawn Hewitt, 2025
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 2005
Other Affiliations
- Colorado Bar Association, Elder Law Section (Member)
- Douglas County Bar Association (Member)
- Academy of Special Needs Planners
- The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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Contact
650 S. Cherry St.
Suite 710
Denver, CO 80246
Phone Number: 303-872-5980
Fax Number: 303-355-8501
Email: Send a message
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