Attorney Profiles

Tyler graduated from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2024. Prior to joining the firm, he gained valuable legal experience working as a law clerk in Denver, which exposed him to commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, family law, estate planning, and probate/trust administration. He is detail-oriented, a skilled communicator, and an effective writer. Prior to law school, Tyler earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota.

When not working, Tyler enjoys spending time with family, and playing basketball and tennis. He was a member of American University’s NCAA D1 basketball team, as well the NCAA D3 programs at Macalester and Lewis and Clark.

Christina is an associate with Schwartz, McMinimee & Andrew, LLC. Her practice focuses on estate administration, conservatorships, and trust administration. Prior to becoming an attorney, Christina had a career in finance as a program manager and recruiter, initially for Wells Fargo and then Morgan Stanley, focused on undergraduate and post-MBA investment banking and sales and trading programs. Christina was born and raised in California, but has lived and worked in Charlotte, New York, Los Angeles, and now Denver. When not in the office, Christina can be found hiking, cycling, or enjoying time with her family.

Admissions:
Colorado 2024

Education:
Southwestern Law School, J.D., 2023
University of Redlands, B.A., 2015

Membership:
Colorado Bar Association

Emily is an associate with Schwartz, McMinimee & Andrew, LLC. Her practice focuses on estate administration, conservatorships, and trust administration. Prior to joining the firm, Emily had a 15-year career in charitable planned giving and major gifts fundraising that sparked her interest in elder law. She continued to work full-time in the non-profit sector while completing her law degree as an evening student. Emily was born and raised in Michigan, but has lived and worked in Washington, D.C., Boulder, Seattle, and now Denver. When not in the office, Emily can be found on her yoga mat, taking a hike, or enjoying a powder day on the slopes.

Admissions:
Colorado 2020

Education:
Seattle University School of Law, J.D., 2020
James Madison College at Michigan State University, B.A. with honor, 2004

Experience:
Seattle University School of Law Disability and Estate Planning Clinic, Fall 2018

Membership:
Colorado Bar Association
Colorado Women’s Bar Association

Carin is an associate with Schwartz, McMinimee & Andres, LLC. Her practice focuses on estate and conservatorship administration and litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Carin was a civil litigator with a focus on construction defect and personal injury law in the Denver metropolitan area for over 13 years. Carin grew up in Marquette, Michigan. Prior to becoming an attorney, she spent time working as a geophysicist in the oil industry in Houston, TX and Denver, CO and as a professional musician in Michigan and Colorado. When Carin is not in the office, you can find her enjoying the great outdoors or playing the viola.

Admissions:

Colorado 2010
United States District Court, District of Colorado

Education

University of Colorado Law School, J.D., 2010
Michigan State University. B.M.., 2004, with high honor
Michigan Technological University, B.S. Eng., 1998, magna cum laude

Memberships and Professional Organizations

Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate section, Elder Law Section
Denver Law Club, past President

Experience

Special Counsel, McConaughy & Sarkissian, PC Feb. 2023 – Jan. 2024
Special Counsel, Higgins Hopkins McLain & Roswell, P.C. Nov. 2020 – Feb. 2023
Associate Attorney, Sweetbaum Sands Anderson P.C., June 2015-Oct. 2020
Associate Attorney, Wood, Ris & Hames, P.C., Jan. 2012 – June 2015
Association Attorney, Dufford, Waldeck, Milburn & Krohn, Oct. 2010 – July 2011

Community Activities

Littleton Symphony Orchestra
Quartet at Law

Lindsay was born in Pinehurst, North Carolina, in 1976. She attended Vanderbilt University (graduating in 1998 with a B.A. in English and Women’s Studies) and obtained her law degree from the University of Denver in 2001, where she served on the Transportation Law Journal. Lindsay has been practicing in the areas of estate and trust administration and litigation, estate and business planning, guardianships and conservatorships, and related tax matters since 2001. In addition to practicing in these areas, Lindsay was appointed as a Deputy Public Administrator for the City and County of Denver in 2022, and regularly serves as a fiduciary. Lindsay is an active member of the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations, where she serves as the co-chair of the Probate Trial & Procedure Committee, a member of the Trust & Estate Executive Council, and a contributing author of the Trust & Estate Council Notes.

Admissions:
Colorado 2001

Education:
University of Denver, College of Law 2001
Vanderbilt University, B.A. 1998

Membership:
Colorado Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
-Trust and Estate Section
Probate Trial & Procedure Committee

Legal Practice Areas

Estate and Trust Administration

The clients who come to us are going through one of the most traumatic times in their lives. The death of a loved one can be extremely distressing and confusing. This is the time when you need expert, targeted and specific advice.

Conservatorships/Guardianships

We represent individuals in matters related to the appointment of Conservators and Guardians, which are often referred to as protective proceedings.

Probate Litigation

Our attorneys handle all aspects of probate, trust, and estate litigation, which can include Will contests, representation of a fiduciary who is being sued, or representation of beneficiaries who may be suing a fiduciary. We also handle protective proceedings, including contested guardianships and conservatorships, and other related matters such as financial exploitation.