Meet Our Team
Daniel T. Zemke, Founder
Daniel graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of San Francisco in 1991. After teaching in Japan for 2 years with the Japan Exchange and Teaching program, he returned to the U.S. to began a career in education. He holds a Masters in Education from Stanford University, which he earned in 1997.
In 2004, Daniel earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa College of Law where he was the Managing Editor of the Tulsa Journal of Comparative and International Law. He also competed on the American Trial Lawyers Association competition team, winning awards for advocacy competitions.
Daniel began his legal career as a Legal Fellow with the University of Tulsa College of Law Boesche Legal Clinic, teaching students the practice of elder law and estate planning, probate, and guardianship. He has worked in private firms in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Telluride, Colorado focusing on real estate, family law, corporate law, litigation and estate planning.
From 2008-2012 Daniel served as General Counsel with the Telluride Ski Resort and managed all aspects of real estate practice, risk management, transactional matters, and assisted with litigation matters for the resort. He is member of the state bars of Colorado and Oklahoma (inactive).
Daniel lives in Telluride, Colorado, where he enjoys all forms of outdoor activity including alpine and nordic skiing, ice hockey, fly-fishing, mountain biking, and spending time with his wife and two children.
Teri Steinberg, Associate Attorney
Why Choose Us
Honest, Expert Lawyers
The team at Zemke Law is dedicated to personalized services to meeting client needs and reaching a solution that sometimes involves creative thinking and strategizing. They are dedicated to providing next-level services to meet your individual needs.
Modern Legal Care
The lawyers at Zemke Law strive to use the latest in technology to make the legal process a smooth and successful one for your goals. Zoom meetings, e-signature documents and encryption of client files are just a few touches to provide you comfort and ease of accessibility.
Dedication to Community
As a nearly 20-year resident of Telluride, Zemke Law provides itself in providing services to non-profit organizations and individuals that serve the greater good. Whether its mentoring programs, AIDS awareness education or domestic violence prevention or community theater programs , Zemke Law believes a strong community is built upon those who assist when called to action. We take pride in working with the following local Telluride non-profits:
