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Larry R. Gaddis

Estate Planning Attorney in Colorado Springs

Mr. Gaddis is assisted by Angelika M. Bush, Advanced Certified Paralegal & Rechtsassessorin. She can be reached at angelika@gaddisherd.com.

Larry Gaddis moved to Colorado from Kansas at the age of four. He has lived in the Colorado Springs area since 1969 and has been very active in a number of civic organizations and his church. His current focus is with several local non-profits and several Foundations.

Meet the Gaddis Family

Mr. Gaddis is married to Dr. Barbara Gaddis, who teaches organic chemistry at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. They have two sons, Jeffrey W. Gaddis, who is one of the leading realtors in Colorado Springs, and Aaron P. Gaddis, who is also a lawyer practicing in Colorado Springs. Larry has five grandchildren and enjoys travel, reading, and watching hockey and football.

Areas of Emphasis:

Since 2013 Mr. Gaddis has limited his practice to:

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Education:

  • University of Colorado, Bachelor of Arts, 1963
  • University of Colorado, Juris Doctor, 1969

Awards & Honors:

  • Top Lawyer Designation for Colorado Springs
  • Martindale Hubble AV Preeminent Lawyer Rating

Active Memberships:

  • Accredited Estate Planner Designation: 1993 to present
  • Who's Who in American Law: 1983 to present
  • Edmundson Foundation
  • Colorado Springs Estate Planning Council: 1977 to present: Secretary, 1985 President; 1990 to 1991
  • Colorado Springs School Foundation: 1985 to present
  • Colorado Legal Services Board: 1999 to present; Treasurer 2008 to 2022
  • Colorado Bar Association: 1969 to present: Board of Governors, 1976 to 1978; Executive Council, 1978 and 2010
  • El Paso County Bar Association: 1969 to present: President-Elect 2006 to 2007; President 2007 to 2008; Chairman, Lawyer Referral Committee, 1974 Probate Section, 1983 to present; Probate Section President, 1988 to 1989; Chairman, Fee Dispute Committee, 1990 to 2007; Legacy Society, 2010 to present
  • American Bar Association: 1969 to present


Past Memberships and Honors:

  • Super Lawyer Designation for Colorado
  • Judicial Performance Commission for the Fourth Judicial District: 1993 to 1999
  • Legal Services of the Pikes Peak Region: Board Member, 1990 to 1997; President 1995 to 1999
  • Pikes Peak Community Foundation: Founding Board Member; 20 years on the Board and President for 10 years, 1996 to 2016
  • Colorado Springs Community Trust: 1991 to 2009: Chairman, 1999 to 2009
  • Colorado Springs School Trustee Emeritus
  • Colorado Springs School Board of Trustees: 1973 to 1996
  • Center for Prevention of Domestic Violence: Board Member, 1986 to 1990
  • Pikes Peak Mental Health Center: Board Member, 1972-1978; President, 1975 to 1976
  • Adjunct Professor: University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 1975 to 1977
  • Bureau of National Affairs Award, 1969
  • Judicial Nominating Committee: 2014 – 2019
  • Pikes Peak Library Foundation: 2021


Continuing Education:

  • Lecturer in Estate Planning and Probate for Local and Statewide Groups
  • Attends State and National Seminars on Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Probate, and similar topics


Languages:

  • Spanish (Larry R. Gaddis)
  • German (Angelika M. Bush)
Pro Bono Diamond Level Recognition 2021
Better Business Bureau

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  • The process was very professional and quick with Larry Gaddis.

    “The process was very professional and quick, and I had many questions that Larry Gaddis answered and really helped to facilitate the preparation of my will.”

  • Very professional, thorough, and knowledgeable

    “I would say that you were very professional, thorough, and knowledgeable. I felt at ease talking to you, especially at this difficult time me!”

  • Their Fees are Reasonable

    “Larry Gaddis thoroughly reviewed our needs before a formal visit, carefully listen to our questions, discuss a range of options, and give us a strong sense of competency and practicality.”

  • Friendly & Professional

    “I appreciate Larry Gaddis' friendly yet very professional manner. Your office is a place I’d like to come to sit, read, and relax.”

  • Wonderful experience

    “It was a wonderful experience and we were pleased to learn that a trust was not needed to be prepared for our needs and estate in the future.”

  • Personable, Ethical & Efficient

    “Mr. Gaddis is personable, ethical, and efficient. He has been my family’s attorney for many years and I would recommend him to anyone.”

  • We enjoyed the entire process with Larry Gaddis from start to finish.

    “Larry Gaddis made us very comfortable and kept us informed.”

  • Gave Us Confidence

    “We felt very comfortable at the office of Gaddis, Herd, Craw & Adams, P.C. Larry Gaddis is a gentleman and everything he said to us made sense and gave us confidence.”

  • Very professional, kind, & understanding.

    “Larry Gaddis is very professional, kind, and understanding.”

  • Superstar!

    “You are a superstar!”