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We’ve been served with a subpoena. How should we respond? A subpoena is a legal document that may be served by a party to civil litigation, as well as by governmental authorities in criminal and administrative investigations. A subpoena essentially has the effect of a court order, so it is important to deal with it promptly. You should always seek the assistance of an attorney when responding to a subpoena.

Beginning in 2013, certain high-income taxpayers may find themselves subject to additional Medicare taxes on their employment and/or investment income as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (which, together, are colloquially referred to as “Obamacare”).

Denver, Colorado – Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC (Otten Johnson) is proud to announce that Mianne L. Besser, a paralegal with the firm, has been elected president of the Rocky Mountain Paralegal Association (RMPA) for 2012-13.Mianne has been with Otten Johnson since November 2009, and works with the firm’s litigation group as they represent business and real estate clients in litigation, bankruptcy and land use matters.

Denver, Colorado – Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC (Otten Johnson) is pleased to announce that they are the sponsor of the Washington Park Trail Restoration and Tree Planting Event, this Saturday, May 19, 2012. The event is being organized by Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) and will include over 300 volunteers from across the metro area.

Denver, Colorado – Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC (Otten Johnson) is pleased to congratulate the attorneys with the firm who have been named 2012 Super Lawyers. Close to one half of all attorneys with the firm have been recognized as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars this year.

The Colorado legislative session ended in early May 2012, and Gov. Hickenlooper has been signing bills in the ensuing weeks. Below are summaries of certain significant bills affecting Colorado real estate law or the commercial real estate industry.

Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC (Otten Johnson) is honored to be named a Top Workplace for 2012, by The Denver Post. Rankings were based on surveys filled out by 25,600 employees of 178 companies with offices in the Denver area. One hundred employers were chosen to be ranked in three categories (large, midsize and small employers). Otten Johnson was #12 of 55 employers in the small company category – and the highest ranking law firm in the list.

A potential 2012 ballot initiative, currently titled the Foreclosure Due Process and Fraud Prevention Initiative, proposes an amendment to the Colorado Constitution that, if passed, would affect the public trustee foreclosure process. The initiative, commonly known as “Initiative 84,” would impose additional requirements on holders of debt secured by real property who acquire their interest in the debt and associated lien via assignment or transfer.

Amy has been at Otten Johnson for 12 years, and she isn’t planning to make a move anytime soon. The real estate attorney describes the firm as her “perfect fit” – just the right size, the right client mix and the right people. She also chairs the firm’s marketing committee – and we can certainly see why.