Meet The Team

Samuel L. Linnet, Esq.

Partner

Sam Linnet founded Alturas Law Group, PLLC in 2020 after previously working under the name Linnet Law Office. Over the last four years of practicing law in the Wood River Valley, Mr. Linnet has helped landowners, local businesses, and individuals solve their legal problems. He has both a law degree and a master's degree in environmental science. He prides himself on providing no-nonsense counsel and working hard for his clients. He is also the owner of our office dog, Holly, and a sitting City Councilmember for the City of Hailey.

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Mr. Linnet lives in Hailey with his wife, Molli, and their son Harvey.

E. Michael Hoffman, Esq.

Partner

Edward Michael Hoffman joined Alturas Law Group after building a well-respected private firm in Aspen, CO.

Prior to being a lawyer, Mr. Hoffman spent ten years in the banking and financial industry, before deciding to help Colorado residents achieve their real estate dreams.

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After attaining quick success in the field of real estate law over just a few short years, Mr. Hoffman established his own private firm in Aspen before moving to Montrose, CO.

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Since then, he has been helping his clients realize their real estate goals and manage their most valuable assets. Mr. Hoffman is looking forward to brining his skill, expertise, and attention to detail to clients in the Wood River Valley.

Kathleen D. Lee

Paralegal

Kathleen joined Alturas Law Group in 2020, and she has been a paralegal for 23 years. Kathleen brings an enormous amount of experience in a wide variety of civil legal areas.

Holly

Office Dog

Holly is a twice-rescued, one-eyed McNabb Sheppard from San Bernadino, CA. She is focused and loyal, making sure the partners stay on task and greeting clients as needed. She likes head pets, ear scratches, and tummy rubs. She is not a fan of the US Postal Service or horses.