About Charles C
Charles C Spence began his academic path in business and moved steadily into law and tax. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Austin College in 1994. He then took his legal training to the University of Tulsa, receiving a J.D. in 1997, and completed an LL.M. in Taxation at the University of Denver in 1998. The sequence makes clear the subject matter that would shape his work: transactional issues and the tax rules that govern them.
His admissions span several Mountain West jurisdictions. He is licensed to practice in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and Idaho. Those multi-state admissions reflect a practice that crosses state lines and touches on regional tax matters. Over time he has advised clients who operate in more than one of those states and who face federal and state tax questions that require coordination.
Spence built a practice around tax law and business clients. He handles tax planning for transactions, counsel on compliance, and representation in disputes with tax authorities. His LL.M. supplies technical depth on federal tax rules, and he applies that knowledge to business structuring and individual tax matters. He also works on issues that sit at the intersection of business law and taxation, such as entity selection and the tax consequences of mergers or asset transfers.
His professional record includes long-form client advisement and courtroom or administrative representation when matters escalate. Colleagues describe him as methodical; clients have relied on him for precise tax analysis and for translating complex rules into accessible options. He practices in both advisory and contested settings, preparing opinions, drafting tax-efficient documents and arguing on behalf of clients before administrative bodies.
Spence is based at Maynes, Bradford, Shipps & Sheftel, LLP. He is part of a firm environment that serves companies and individuals across several Western states. He remains engaged in continuing legal education and follows developments in tax law that affect his clients. His current practice emphasizes tax counseling and dispute resolution for clients with cross-jurisdictional needs.
