Denver, CO (March 3, 2020) – Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. is pleased to announce that Carrie Chaille Eckstein joined the firm’s Denver office as a Partner on January 27th. As a family law attorney, Mrs. Eckstein brings more than 14 years of experience to the Family Law Practice Group, representing high asset clientele, drafting marital agreements, working as a mediator between cooperative clients, finalizing adoptions, and resolving child custody disputes.  Prior to joining Ciancio Ciancio Brown, Carrie was a Partner at Harris Law Firm in…

Large trucks are common on the Colorado roads. An accident between passenger vehicles and 18-wheelers can cause catastrophic injuries and death. Relying on government oversight to ensure that truck companies adhere to the rules for safety might seem wise. However, some rule changes sow concern. Such is the case with the bill that would allow drivers under the age of 21 to drive commercial vehicles across state lines. The new bill is touted as a way to improve safety. It…

There are always discussions about the best ways to handle people who drink and drive. Is it a good idea to put them into the prison system? Is it more effective to send them to alcohol rehabilitation or a treatment program? Colorado has been making efforts to combat drunk driving, especially after a man was finally arrested and sentenced for drunk driving 13 times. That man is now in prison after entering a guilty plea. This was his 13th DUI…

Marital agreements sometimes come with a certain stigma that a spouse/future spouse doesn’t want to share wealth, assets, or income. But there are a lot more reasons to have a marital agreement, and the process is straightforward. Premarital, post-marital, civil union, or cohabitation agreements all have their place. Reasoning for agreements can be as simple as setting forth terms in the event the marriage ends by death or divorce, knowing and understanding outcomes better for death or divorce, and disclosing…

Tax season might come with some moans and groans, and it’s no wonder with a confusing tax code and so many documents to gather, especially as most of us aren’t accountants or CPAs. But tax season can mean REFUND time! To be sure you’re taking advantage of any applicable credits or exemptions, work with your accountant, CPA, or a qualified tax expert; you can also find many tax filing resources, tools, or calculators to help you. Likewise, there are great…