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Marianne Blackwell

Marianne Blackwell

Blackwell & Partners

15+ Years

Legal Experience

About Marianne Blackwell

Marianne Blackwell is a distinguished attorney in Fort Collins, Colorado, focusing her practice on tax planning, estate planning, and charitable gift planning. She brings a wealth of experience from her previous role in higher education fundraising, where she spent over 15 years, including serving as a senior director in the Offices of Gift Planning at the University of Colorado and Colorado State University. In these roles, she excelled in supporting fundraising initiatives and guiding donors and their advisors in crafting charitable giving strategies within their financial and estate plans.

Marianne earned her B.A. in psychology from the University of Oklahoma in 1982, followed by her Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1985. Her legal career spans diverse areas, including bankruptcy, civil litigation, wills, trusts, probate, family law, contracts, and business formation and succession planning, practiced in both Oklahoma and Colorado.

She is an active member of the Colorado Bar Association, participating in the Elder Law and Trust & Estate sections. Additionally, she is involved with The Colorado Women’s Bar Association and the Larimer County Estate and Trust group. Marianne also supports the Women’s Foundation in Denver and various animal care and advocacy organizations. Her expertise is frequently shared through presentations at conferences and webinars on topics such as estate planning, empowering women in financial planning, and gift-planning operations.

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.

Practice Areas

Estate Planning
Elder Law
Probate
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration
Health Care Directives
Trusts
Wills
Probate Administration

Colorado Car Accident Laws

Understanding Colorado's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:

Statute of Limitations

3 years

Time limit to file a claim

Negligence Rule

modified comparative fault (50%)

How fault is determined

Min. Insurance (BI/PD)

$25K/$50K/$15K

Per person/per accident/property

Insurance System

At-Fault

At-fault driver's insurance pays

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas of law does Marianne Blackwell specialize in?

Marianne Blackwell specializes in tax planning, estate planning, and charitable gift planning.

Where did Marianne Blackwell receive her education?

Marianne Blackwell graduated with a B.A. in psychology and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma.

What professional organizations is Marianne Blackwell affiliated with?

She is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, The Colorado Women’s Bar Association, and the Larimer County Estate and Trust group.

What experience does Marianne Blackwell have in fundraising?

Marianne has over 15 years of experience in higher education fundraising, including roles at the University of Colorado and Colorado State University.

Contact Information

7805 Walden Circle Fort Collins CO 80528
Fort Collins, CO
9704203470 Visit Website

Need Legal Help?

Contact Marianne Blackwell for a free consultation about your accident case.

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After an Accident

  1. 1Seek immediate medical attention
  2. 2Document the scene & gather evidence
  3. 3File a police report
  4. 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
  5. 5Contact Marianne for a free case review

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