Veteran Attorney Forms New Law Firm 

DENVER—Feb. 18, 2004—Veteran Attorney Steven M. Bush has established a new law practice at 600 17^th St. in Denver.  The firm serves individuals and business clients with business and corporate formations, acquisitions and sales, business and real estate transactions, and general business matters.

Bush has more than 20 years of legal, business and tax experience.  Most recently, he started a Mr. Handyman franchise and grew it into Colorado’s top franchise within three years.  He received recognition from the International Franchise Association in 2002 as its Franchisee of the Year.

Prior to his successful franchise experience, he served as state tax counsel for MediaOne Group, Inc., Denver.  He also held positions as state and local tax practice leader for Arthur Andersen, LLP, assistant tax conferee for the Colorado Department of Revenue and as assistant attorney general for Colorado’s Office of Attorney General.

“The combination of my experience as a business owner and attorney is particularly useful in counseling my clients about the legal issues confronting their business,” Bush explains.

A Colorado native, Bush received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Northern Colorado and his law degree from the University of Denver.  He is a member of the Colorado and Arapahoe Bar Associations, the South Metro Chamber of Commerce and a former director and treasurer of the Colorado Public Expenditure Research Council.

Bush also serves as an instructor for the National Sports Center for the Disabled in Winter Park and as a counselor for the Small Business Development Center in Denver.