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Russell J. Sindt
is engaged in the general practice of civil law with an emphasis on Corporate and Business, Estate Planning and Administration; Real Estate and Zoning, and Litigation (Trials and Appeals).
Mr. Sindt is licensed to practice law in Colorado and Nebraska. He received both his Undergraduate and Law Degrees from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mr. Sindt has been in private practice since 1975 in Lakewood, Colorado, and before that was Deputy City Attorney in Lakewood, Colorado. In addition to an active law practice, Mr. Sindt has a commitment to civic responsibility and has served unselfishly in many community service activities.
Experience:
Private legal practice in Lakewood, Colorado since 1975 (emphasis on corporation and business counseling, civil litigation, real estate transactions, zoning and land use, probate and estate planning). Additionally, served as Contract City Attorney for the City of Golden from 1977 - 1988, and also served as the Contract City Attorney for the City of Lakewood during 1978.
Deputy City
Attorney, City of Lakewood, Colorado 1972-1975 (including 1½ years as Chief Deputy in charge of the Civil Section of this office) with extensive experience in Civil Litigation, and all other aspects of Municipal Law, including land use regulation and zoning, public works construction contracts, real estate negotiations and closings, condemnation actions, and prosecution in Municipal Court.
Staff Attorney for the Natural Resources Commission, State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska 1971, (assisted in preparation of the Legal Appendix to the Nebraska State Water Plan).
Education and Bar Membership:
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska, B.S. 1968
Legal Education: University of Nebraska, J.D., 1971
Bar Admissions: Admitted to Practice in Colorado and Nebraska 1971
Admitted to Practice Before Colorado Supreme Court, Colorado Federal District Court, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and U.S. Supreme Court.
Mr. Sindt’s honors and activities include:
- Long time member of the Golden Rotary Club, including serving as President (1995-1996), Vocational Service Chair (2001-2003), and being named Rotarian of the Year in 2003
- Past President of the Applewood Property Owner’s Association
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Jefferson Symphony Association (since 1996)
- Member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (since 1972)
- Member of the Colorado Bar Association since 1971. Currently a member of the Real Estate and Probate Sections
- Member of the First Judicial District Bar Association since 1972
- Past Chairman of the Municipal Attorney’s Section of the Colorado Municipal League
- Past President of the Metropolitan Denver City Attorney’s Association
- Licensed Colorado Real Estate Broker (since 1974)
- Member of Applewood Valley United Methodist Church (since 1984)
- Biographical Listings include Who’s Who in American Law and Dictionary of International Biography
- Local Government Law Lecturer at Colorado Municipal League Attorney Conferences and for the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers
- Author of "Cable Television Franchising Following the Cable Act", the Colorado Lawyer (July 1987)
- Formerly Assistant Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop #130, Golden, CO
- Formerly YMCA and Wheat Ridge League Basketball Coach
Military Status:
Honorably Discharged from U.S. Army Reserve as Captain in 1982.
Residency:
Mr. Sindt and his family have lived in the Applewood Mesa area of unincorporated Jefferson County since 1975.
Outside Interests:
Hiking, skiing, camping, gardening, golf, fishing, and travel.
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