Criminal Law

• Robbery
• Theft
• Murder
  In 1997, Larry Harris of Illinois broke into a bar owned by Jessie Ingram. Ingram, the victim of several break-ins, had recently set a trap around his windows to deter potential burglars. Harris, 37, who was under the influence of both alcohol and drugs, must have missed the warning sign prominently displayed in the window. He set off the trap as he entered the window, electrocuting himself. The police refused to file murder charges. Harris's family saw it differently, however, and filed a civil suit against Ingram. A jury originally awarded the Harris family $150,000. Later, the award was reduced to $75,000 when it was decided Harris should share at least half of the blame.
• Identity Theft
  The following is information which might be useful to you to prevent Identity Theft, or if you have had your information or credit cards stolen, how to prevent the usual ramifications.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law

Property Law

• Real Estate Transactions
  In his civilian occupation as an attorney, Captain Oppenheim worked for the Department of Justice for a period of over six years in the office of the United States Trustee, responsible for the supervision of bankruptcies in Colorado and Kansas. At the same time, he taught the Bankruptcy, Debtor-Creditor and Legal Accounting courses at the University of Denver College of Law. He recently taught courses in the Paralegal Program at Arapahoe Community College. In 1987, he established a law practice, DAVID S.OPPENHEIM & ASSOCIATES, P.C., specializing in the areas of general business and civil litigation, wills & estates, real estate transactions, general contracts, debtor - creditor workouts, and bankruptcy litigation. He is currently of council to the law firm of Miller & Law, P.C., in Littleton, Colorado.

Health Law

• Disability Discrimination
  In 2003, Richard Schick sued his former employer, the Illinois Department of Public Aid. Schick sought $5 million plus $166,700 in back pay for sexual and disability discrimination. In fact, Shick was so stressed by this discrimination that he robbed a convenience store with a shotgun. A jury felt his pain and awarded him the money he was seeking. The decision was then reversed. Unfortunately, the $303,830 he was still awarded isn't doing him much good during the ten years he's serving for armed robbery.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
• Wills
  A. Yes. The living will states your intention that you do not want to be kept alive by heroic measures if your physicians have concluded that you are in a terminal condition and would not survive without the assistance of a life support system. Living wills can be prepared quickly and inexpensively. Everyone should consider the wisdom of having his own living will. I will include a Declaration as to Medical or Surgical Treatment (living will).
• Power of Attorney
  A. I strongly recommend that all of my clients draft durable Powers of Attorney. These documents appoint an "agent" of your choice to act in your stead if you ever become ill and unable to handle even simple business and financial matters. A durable Power of Attorney can save thousands of dollars in Court costs and countless hours of aggravation for your family. In addition to your will, I will prepare a General Power of Attorney for your review.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy