Top best Business Lawyers in Boulder near me

What I enjoy most is helping people solve potential legal problems before conflicts arise, and to build for the future.  Having long experience in both transactional and litigation matters, I have a particular skill in trouble shooting problem areas in contracts, leases, wills, trusts, business entity and property owenrship issues.  I always give a free telephone consultation, as I believe it is important for both the attorney and the client to make sure they are a good fit.

Robert Keating formed Robert Keating Law, P.C., the predecessor firm to Keating & Lyden, LLC, in May 2009 to provide the highest quality legal services to his clients. Before starting this firm, Rob spent several years counseling individuals and businesses at a Boulder, Colorado law firm. Rob’s practice comprises corporate and business law, mergers and acquisitions, private securities, intellectual property, corporate, partnership and individual taxation, estate planning, real estate and entertainment.. Rob attended the University of Colorado School of Law where he was an associate editor of the Law Review, Co-Chair of the University of Colorado School of Law (Rothgerber) Moot Court Board and Treasurer of the Class of 2006. As an undergraduate, Rob attended the University of Washington where he received his B.A. in Business Administration. Rob also served as the 2001 Interfraternity Council President and Senator of the Associated Students of the University of Washington. Rob was born and raised in the state of Washington, where he continues to practice law in addition to Colorado.. Very passionate about the environment and renewable energy, Rob served as Author and Research Coordinator for the Energy and Environmental Security Initiative, the predecessor to the Center for Energy and Environmental Security, from August 2006 through March 2007. Rob authored a report to the Colorado Legislature entitled Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading: Emerging Markets and Opportunities for Colorado. This report was commissioned pursuant to C.R.S. § 25-1-1303(2)(c) and examines the impacts, opportunities and risks for Colorado, its citizens and businesses associated with emissions trading systems and concomitant federal, state or regional regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, most notably carbon dioxide.. Rob was named by his peers as a 2013 Colorado Superlawyers Rising Star.. In his free time, Rob enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and daughter, where the family can typically be found hiking, snowboarding, and otherwise spending time outdoors. Rob also loves to golf, garden, and read. He also enjoys writing, playing and listening to music.

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Patricia S. Bellac and PSB Law have represented hundreds of individuals, businesses and labor organizations in various business and employment law matters.  Bringing a balanced and pragmatic approach to her practice, Attorney Bellac takes pride in helping her clients understand their legal rights and obtain excellent results through legal representation.   Patricia S. Bellac, Esq., is admitted to practice law in New Jersey (1991), Colorado (1993), and before the United States District Court for the District of Colorado and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Since 1999, Patricia Bellac has been the managing attorney and owner of PSB Law, a full service law firm emphasizing employment, employee benefits and business law.   Patricia began her career in the field of employee benefits after graduating from McGill University. She then became an attorney, receiving her JD in the top 25% of her class at Fordham University in New York City. Her first attorney experience was in the litigation department of Carpenter, Bennett and Morrissey. Moving to Colorado, she then became an associate at Berenbaum, Weinshienk &. Eason, P.C.   Ms. Bellac has represented employees, employers, corporations, trade organizations and employee benefit plans. She is active in the Boulder County Bar Association and served as its Labor and Employment Co-Chair, the Colorado Plaintiff's Employment Lawyers' Association, the Colorado Bar Association and the local Chamber of Commerce.  She is a frequent lecturer and published author of various professional works including in the Colorado Practitioner's Guide to Employment Law, Book Chapter 4  regarding the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (2008, supplemented 2011 and 2012); The Legal Advantages of Employment, Boulder County Bar Association (January 2001); "The DOL's Final Regulation Under the Family and Medical Leave Act," Colorado Lawyer. May 1995 at 1049; "Objective Job Requirements Help Employees Avoid Legal Claims," Real Estate J., April 5-April 18, 1995 at 10. She has been recognized by Strathmore and Marquis' Who's Who and is an AV Preeminent Attorney (Martindale Hubbell).  Recent speaking engagements include:. Speaker, The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act’s New Frontiers, 2013 Amendments, Boulder County Labor and Employment Section, November 12, 2013.. Panelist, Non-Monetary Considerations in Mediating Employment Cases: Where do Emotions go When the Case is Over? Boulder County Bar Association Labor and Employment Section, December 11, 2012.. Speaker, Private Disability and PERA: Strategic Considerations for Disabled Clients. Plaintiffs' Employment Lawyers' Association Annual Retreat, August 2012.. Panelist, Application of Americans With Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) to Real-Life Scenarios, Plaintiffs' Employment Lawyers' Association, Brown Bag Presentation, June 17, 2011.. Visit My "Non Compete Agreements in Colorado" publication on Linked in:

MOST ALL CASES ALL HANDLED ON A CONTINGENCY FEE BASIS -------After graduation from Princeton University, Scott worked in business and received an M.B.A. degree. After graduation from law school, Scott worked as a Corporate, Securities and Tax Attorney for a large AV-rated law firm. In order to more fully serve his corporate and business clients, Scott eventually transitioned into the Civil Litigation area handling all types of Civil Litigation matters. Scott's legal experience includes not only private law firm experience but also experience as General Counsel for a Construction Company and as Assistant County Attorney for a large County in Florida.  Scott has served as lead trial counsel and tried hundreds of cases. He has been AV-rated Preeminent 5.0/5.0 (highest possible legal ability and ethics) by Martindale Hubbell for many years and is a former Super Lawyer.. Scott is responsive, caring and a good listener. He returns phone calls promptly and responds to emails promptly.. Your case deserves one on one attention.

Kindsfather Law LLC is a boutique business and intellectual property law practice that provides legal advice to entrepreneurs, small businesses, creative souls, and employees across a wide variety of industries.

Jocelyn is a Partner at Kottke & Brantz, LLC.   Her practice focuses on business law, real estate, estate planning and probate.. Prior to joining Kottke & Brantz, LLC, Jocelyn was a senior associate at the international law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in the Boston office.. Jocelyn graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2007.  She attended the University of Pennsylvania as an undergraduate and graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Political Science and Economics.

Jared is a native of Boulder, Colorado and the founding partner of Hassan Law Firm, LLC. He has experience in the areas of general business matters, real estate, estate planning and general litigation matters. Prior to the formation of Hassan Law Firm, LLC, Jared practiced in a mid-size downtown Denver Law firm. His clients include individuals, small and medium businesses, employers, buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, developers and non-profit organizations. Jared completed his Juris Doctor at the University of Colorado School of Law where he was a Notes and Comments Editor on the Colorado Journal of Environmental and International Law and Policy. Prior to law school, Jared completed his B.S. in Business and Marketing at San Francisco State University. Jared strives to provide each of his clients with personalized, high quality, cost-effective and creative representation.

I enjoy living in Colorado with my family and helping clients throughout the state. Enjoying the beautiful outdoors with my family and dog, volunteering on my homeowner's association, volunteering on the Board of a local real estate professional group and teaching fill up my free time. Having a journalism and English literature degree, I also enjoy reading.

I believe in working collaboratively with my clients to understand each client’s needs and to choose a strategy that best suits the client’s unique circumstances. Good communication includes listening deeply, explaining the pros and cons of various legal options, and answering questions with the approach that all questions are good questions. I have been in practice for more than eighteen years, representing businesses in a variety of contexts, including start-up, contractual transactions, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation. My clients include individual entrepreneurs, professionals, businesses, franchises and publicly-traded companies.

I aim to a be a new generation of attorney with a diverse skill set and focusing on cost efficiency. The vast majority of cases are settled and all the time and money that is spent on litigation is usually wasted. At the request of clients and as a cost containment measure, my practice is mostly virtual eliminating travel fees when possible. I try to resolve issues in the most practical way and focus on what is the best possible outcome for my client.

Helping Healthcare Professionals with their legal, business, estate planing and asset protection.. I am a Healthcare Practice and Estate Planning Attorney, which means I represent Physicians, Dentists and other health care professionals on a variety issues in in their careers and practices.  These include employment contracts, practice start-ups, buy-ins, partnerships and sales, licensing and disciplinary matters, regulatory matters and other legal matters that come up in the daily running of a medical practice. I also help doctors, business owners and families with their asset protection and estate planning needs.. In representing our healthcare clients I often take on the role of "outside" inhouse counsel.

Gwyn Ayers has been a lawyer in the Boulder County community for over 20 years. During that time, she has worked in a variety of legal fields, including civil litigation, business transactions, family law, misdemeanor and traffic defense, and juvenile delinquency.. Ms. Ayers is licensed to practice law in the States of Colorado and Indiana, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Districts of Southern Indiana, Northern Indiana, and Colorado, and the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. She served as a judicial law clerk for Hon. William L. West of the 19th Judicial District of Colorado.. Ms. Ayers has been rated by her peers as Distinguished for High Professional Achievement.. Ms. Ayers is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Law (J.D. 1997) and Indiana University (B.S. Music and Journalism 1993).

A former general counsel for software companies, my current law practice is limited to select clients because of my own start-up.  However, if you are looking for reasonably-priced counsel for your early-stage technology or food or beverage company, I have the experience and skill set to handle many of your legal needs.  In addition, I have an extensive real estate background, and have practiced real estate law since 1994. Please feel free to reach out to me any time and we can talk about whether we are a fit.  I am also happy to provide former client references.. Note that my AVVO rating isn't complete because I haven't yet finished my profile.