MICHAEL A. ROBINSON, P.C. Attorney and Counselor at Law Serving Douglas County Since 1989 900 W. Castleton Road, Suite 135 Castle Rock, Colorado  80109 303-688-0944

May, 2008

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	Who are we at Michael A. Robinson, P.C.? Our Douglas County, Colorado law office has had its doors open since 1989, with a general practice serving your needs in the following communities:  Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Lone Tree, Littleton, Elizabeth, Highlands Ranch, Larkspur, Sedalia, and Louviers, Douglas County, Arapahoe County, Elbert County, El Paso County and Jefferson County.
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