Tamara E. Trujillo - 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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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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17
Years
Experience
Denver Elder Law Lawyer
Updated: 07/17/2026
Areas of Practice
- Elder Law
- Contested Guardianships and Conservatorships
- Complex Estate Litigation
- Probate Administration
- Estate Planning
Attorney Information
Overview
Tamara Trujillo began practicing elder law and joined Chayet & Danzo, LLC in December 2009. She works as the Senior Managing Attorney in the areas of elder law, contested guardianships and conservatorships, complex estate litigation, probate administration, and estate planning. Ms. Trujillo is also an adjunct professor in Elder Law at the University of Colorado School of Law with Marco Chayet.
Ms. Trujillo has earned the distinction as a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation and is a former director of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (2016-2020). Ms. Trujillo was named a 2022 & 2023 Super Lawyers Rising Star for her work in Elder Law, as well as being recognized by her peers in 5280 Magazine as a Top Elder law attorney. Ms. Trujillo is also a member of the Colorado Bar Association's Elder Law and Trust and Estate Sections. She has served on the Elder Law Section Executive Council since 2010 and is a member of the Denver Bar Association.
Ms. Trujillo received her Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law where she was active in the Trial Advocacy Program, the Client Counseling Program, the Volunteer Income Tax Program and assisted clients through Valparaiso's Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.
Ms. Trujillo earned her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University. She grew up in the Denver area, graduating from Colorado Academy, and now resides in Parker, Colorado with her family. She enjoys hiking, horseback riding, reading, and traveling.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Valparaiso University Trial Advocacy Competition Winner, 2007
- Valparaiso University Trial Advocacy Best Advocate, 2007
Other Sources of Feedback About Tamara E. Trujillo
Included on the 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2023 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Valparaiso University School of Law,
Valparaiso,
Indiana
J.D.
Honors: Trial Advocacy Program
Honors: Client Counseling Program
Honors: Volunteer Income Tax Program
Honors: Valparaiso's Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
Non Legal Education
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The Ohio State University Columbus,
Ohio
B.S.B.A.
Major: Marketing
Major: Real Estate and Urban Analysis
Current Employment Position(s)
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Senior Managing Attorney
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
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Adjunct professor in Elder Law, University of Colorado School of Law
- Elder Law Basics, Colorado Bar Association CLE
Pro Bono Activities
- Metro Volunteer Lawyers, volunteer
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 2009
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Colorado Bar Association, Elder Law Section, 2011 - Present (Executive Council Member)
- Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section, 2011 - Present (Member)
- Denver Bar Association (Member)
- Colorado Bar Association, Elder Law Section Executive Council
- Colorado Women’s Bar Association (Member)
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Past Director, Active Member of multiple Committees, and multiple past Committees
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, 2010 - Present (Member)
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Board of Directors)
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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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