October 24, 2000
As counsel for Liberty-Stein Roe Advisor Trust (the "Trust"), we consent to the
incorporation by reference of our opinions relating to the respective series of
the Trust filed as the following exhibits to the following post-effective
amendments ("PEAs") to the Trust's registration statement on Form N-1A,
Securities Act File No. 33-17255:
Exhibit
Date of Date of to PEA
Series Opinion Filing No. No.
Stein Roe Advisor High-Yield 11/17/97 11/17/97 10(b) 5
Municipals Fund
Stein Roe Advisor Intermediate 11/17/97 11/17/97 10(b) 5
Bond Fund
In giving this consent we do not admit that we are in the category of persons
whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933. Very
truly yours,
BELL, BOYD & LLOYD LLC
By /s/ Cameron S. Avery
Cameron S. Avery
