About Douglas S.
Douglas S. Holden began his legal journey in Southern California, earning a J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1977 after completing undergraduate studies in business management at Regis University in 1975. He arrived in the law equipped with both business and legal training, a combination that would inform the practical approach of his later practice. Early on, he set out to help families plan for the realities of aging and illness.
He spent the first decades of his career building experience in estate planning and probate. Those years included advising clients on wills, trusts and the administration of estates. He also handled issues that touch on both family dynamics and legal procedure, such as guardianships and conservatorships. His practice evolved as the needs of older clients became a larger part of the legal landscape.
Elder law became a central part of his work. That meant regular counsel on Medicaid eligibility and long-term care planning, matters that often require careful coordination of financial planning and legal instruments. He also assisted clients with powers of attorney, advance directives and other tools aimed at preserving autonomy and providing clear direction for health and financial decisions. Cases often mix statutory rules, detailed timelines and factual sensitivity, and his office has routinely managed those overlapping concerns for individuals and families.
Professionally, he maintains memberships in organizations tied to elder law practice, including the National Academy of Elder Law Lawyers and the Elder Law College. Those affiliations reflect a continuing engagement with colleagues who handle the legal issues of aging. He is admitted to practice in Colorado and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, which allows him to represent clients in both state and certain federal appellate matters.
He practices through his firm, Douglas S. Holden, P.C., where he continues to advise clients on the legal and administrative steps that arise as people age or face incapacity. His current work remains centered on elder law, estate planning and related probate matters, helping clients prepare for long-term care needs and preserve legal options for families.
