Aaron Burton

Aaron Burton is an associate attorney who works with individuals, families, and businesses to solve complex estate and trust issues. He provides strategic advice in estate planning, probate, and fiduciary law, offering a clear and thoughtful approach to each matter. His clients range from modest estates to those valued at over $100 million.

Aaron holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Troy University. He completed advanced language training in Arabic at the Defense Language Institute while serving in the U.S. Army. He earned both his J.D. and LL.M. degrees from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, graduating in 2016 with focused legal expertise in tax and estate matters.

Aaron’s practice includes drafting detailed trust instruments such as SLATs, QPRTs, IDGTs, and ILITs. Aaron has worked on multi-state trust and estate disputes, including fiduciary claims and will contests. He also guides business clients on formation and governance, preparing operating and partnership agreements for various entities.

Aaron’s legal background includes serving as a law clerk to Judge Marcelo Kopcow in Colorado’s 19th Judicial District and completing a judicial internship with the Denver Probate Court. These experiences deepened his understanding of judicial processes and estate litigation.

Aaron’s recognition includes being named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in 2025 for Trusts and Estates. He actively contributes to the legal field as a member of the Colorado Bar Association’s Tax and Trust & Estate Sections, including serving as a liaison between both groups.

Aaron Burton continues to support clients with tailored strategies that honor their personal and financial goals. Whether resolving disputes or preserving legacies through careful planning, he brings skill and commitment to each case.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Fairfield and Woods P.C.
• Member, Colorado Bar Association

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of Denver Sturm College of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• University of Denver Sturm College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Troy University
  BS in Criminal Justice

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