The law firm engaged in extensive trial work in the fields of personal injury, real estate, commercial business, banking and probate in trial and appellate courts in Colorado including the U.S. District Court. The law firm also engaged in extensive transaction work in the fields of estate planning, business, banking and real estate. Beginning in 2025, the firm transitioned and is now limited to transaction work in the fields of real estate, estate planning, probate and commercial/business.
At KYK we take pride in our professional abilities, dedication and commitment to our clients’ interests. We are experienced and hardworking and deliver legal services that our clients expect and appreciate.
C. Todd Kettelkamp
Practice Areas: Probate; Estate Planning; Real Estate; Commercial Transactions Oil and Gas; .BV Peer Review Rated
Admitted: 1985, Colorado; 1992, U.S. District Court of Colorado; 2005, US Court of Appeals – 10th Circuit.
Law School: University of Denver (J.D., 1985)
College: University of Denver (B.S.B.A., 1979)
Member: Pueblo County Bar Association (President 2006-2007) and Colorado Bar Associations; Colorado Bar Foundation (Member, Board of Govenors 2012-2013; Vice-President 2012-2013).
Reported Cases: Vento v. Colorado National Bank – Pueblo 907 P.2d 642 (Colo 1995).
Biography: Deputy District Attorney Denver County, 1985-1989.
Born: Pueblo, Colorado, 1957
Contact: ctodd@kyklaw.com
Legacy & History
For over fifty years the attorneys at Kettelkamp, Young & Kettelkamp, P.C. have dedicated themselves to providing a high quality of legal representation in primarily Southern Colorado. Today, we honor their legacy by continuing the tradition of personalized, professional service that has guided our firm for generations.
Tuck Young
(Partner, Retired)
Practice Areas:
Banking; Bankruptcy; Commercial Litigation; Real Estate. AV Peer Review Rated
Admitted: 1968, Colorado and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado; 1975, U.S. Supreme Court; 1978, U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit.
Law School: University of Colorado at Boulder (J.D. 1968)
College: St. Cloud State College (B.A., 1965)
Member:
Pueblo County Bar Association (President, 1985-1986), 2003 Award of Merit; Colorado Bar Association (Member, Board of Governors, 1979-1982; 1986-1988; 1997-2013; Vice-President, 1989-1990; 2004-2005); Colorado Bar Foundation.
Reported Cases:
In re Groves, 707 F.2d 451 (1983) (United States Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit); Aldrich v. McCulloch Properties, Inc., 627 F.2d 1036 (1980) (United States Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit); In re Keenan, 106 B.R. 239 (1989) (U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. Colo); People v. Zupancic, 557 P.2d 1195 (1976) (Supreme Court of CO); People v. Terry, 538 P.2d 466 (1975) (Supreme Court of CO); People v. Torres, 536 P.2d 868 (1975) (Court of Appeals of CO).
W.C. Kettelkamp, JR.
(Founder, Deceased)
Practice Areas:
Personal Injury; Probate, Trusts and Wills, Real Estate. AV Peer Review Rated
Admitted: 1950, Colorado.
Law School: University of Colorado at Boulder (J.D., 1950)
College: Westminster College (B.S., 1947)
Member:
University of Colorado Law School Board of Trustees; Federal Judicial Selection Commission; U.S. District Court Committee on Conduct; 10th Judicial District Nominating Committee; Colorado Bar Association Task Force Sub-Committee on Professionalism; Colorado Supreme Court’s Long Range Planning Committee; Colorado Public Defender Commission; Colorado Bar Sub-Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution; the Colorado Bar Association Committee on Nominations and Elections; Member: Pueblo County Bar Association (Past President); Colorado Bar Association (Past Vice President); Colorado Bar Foundation (Member, Board of Trustees; Past Chairman); Colorado Trial Lawyers Association.
Biography:
District Attorney for 10th Judicial District, 1953-1957. Honors: 1985 Pueblo County Bar Association Outstanding Contribution to the Legal Profession; 1992 University of Colorado Small Practice Attorney of the Year.
Reported Cases:
Vento v. Colorado National Bank – Pueblo 907 P.2d 642 (Colo 1995); Marriage of Wigner, 572 P.2d 495 (Colo. App. 1977); Rocky Mountain Bridge Co., Inc. v. Elby, 543 P.2d 1288 (Colo. App. 1975); Losavio v. District Curt, 512 P.2d 266 (Colo. 1973); Maes v. Tuttoilmondo, 502 P.2d 427 (Colo. App. 1972); Richardson V. Pioneer Const. Co., 434 P.2d 403 (Colo. 1967); Mizar V. Jones, 403 P.2d 767 (Colo. 1965); Hinshaw v. Hinshaw, 365 P.2d 815 (Colo. 1961).