Business Details
Colorado Legal Representation Experts
Founded by Brian J. Bagley, our law firm combines legal expertise with a client-centered approach to address complex legal challenges. With decades of combined experience across family law, criminal defense, personal injury, and estate planning, we represent individuals and businesses in Colorado. Our attorneys are dedicated to protecting clients' rights through strategic advocacy and personalized legal strategies tailored to each case's unique circumstances. We emphasize transparency, empathy, and results-driven representation in sensitive matters like divorce, criminal allegations, and guardianship issues. Our team includes seasoned litigators and former public officials who bring practical insights to complex legal disputes.We maintain strong community ties through educational engagements, pro bono work, and local leadership roles. Our approach balances aggressive courtroom representation with alternative dispute resolution methods to achieve optimal outcomes. With multilingual capabilities and cross-sector experience from corporate governance to child advocacy, we serve diverse client needs across Colorado's judicial districts. Our track record includes significant financial recoveries in civil litigation and successful defense strategies in high-profile criminal cases. We remain committed to evolving legal standards while upholding traditional values of integrity and client confidentiality.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Estate Planning
Civil Litigation
Guardianship
Traffic Offenses
Juvenile Law
Estate Administration
Business Law
Highlights and features
- We combine legal expertise with public service experience from former elected officials
- Our team includes former prosecutors and public defenders with courtroom-tested skills
- Attorneys have secured millions in civil litigation settlements for personal injury clients
- We offer multilingual legal services with cultural competency in cross-border cases
- Our practice spans all Colorado judicial districts with localized court knowledge
Services
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law representation including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and spousal support negotiations. Our attorneys handle complex property division and post-decree modifications with sensitivity to emotional challenges. With extensive courtroom experience, we advocate for equitable solutions while protecting clients' parental rights and financial interests.
Criminal Defense
Our defense team represents clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges across Colorado. Specializing in DUI defense, domestic violence cases, and drug-related offenses, we develop strategic defense plans grounded in constitutional protections. Former prosecutors on our team leverage insider knowledge of legal processes to challenge evidence and negotiate favorable plea agreements when appropriate.
Personal Injury
We advocate for injury victims seeking compensation for automobile accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Our attorneys calculate damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress while managing insurance company interactions. With a track record of multi-million dollar settlements, we litigate cases to jury verdict when fair settlements aren't achieved.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create comprehensive strategies to protect assets and establish guardianship arrangements. We draft wills, trusts, and advance directives while minimizing tax liabilities through legal structures. The firm specializes in probate matters and healthcare directives to ensure clients' wishes are honored while reducing family conflicts.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in complex civil disputes including business conflicts, contract enforcement, and real estate litigation. Our approach combines aggressive discovery strategies with alternative dispute resolution techniques. The team handles large-scale cases involving class action lawsuits and commercial litigation with experience in both state and federal courts.
People
Brian J. Bagley
Founder & Chief Counsel
Former Longmont Mayor and Leeds School of Business instructor, Brian holds dual J.D./M.B.A. credentials. He brings corporate governance experience from co-authoring 'Good to Great' and combines public service with legal practice. Licensed since 1999, he focuses on business and family law matters.
Scott T. Melin
Chief Operating Officer
With $1.2M+ recoveries in personal injury cases, Scott specializes in high-conflict family law and civil rights litigation. A former domestic violence advocate, he holds advanced degrees in human rights and has served on city councils. His practice blends litigation expertise with social justice principles.
Jessica E. Avis
Senior Managing Attorney
Clerked for Judge Stephen Jouard, Jessica focuses on family law with gender-neutral approach. She handles complex custody disputes and post-decree modifications across Colorado. Her courtroom experience spans both plaintiff and defense perspectives in domestic relations matters.
Phil Clark
Senior Associate Attorney
Fifth-generation litigator with former prosecutor experience in Weld County. He specializes in homicide and drug crime defense, having tried cases before becoming licensed. Now a respected trial attorney, he teaches legal courses and maintains strong courtroom advocacy skills.
Sam Townsend
Senior Associate Attorney
Licensed in Colorado since 2014, Sam practices family law and estate planning across multiple jurisdictions. He combines courtroom experience with mediation skills to resolve disputes. An Eagle Scout and outdoor enthusiast, he handles cases from the eastern plains to western slope.
Questions
What areas of law does Bagley Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in family law, criminal defense, personal injury, estate planning, and civil litigation across Colorado.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
We recommend scheduling a consultation to discuss case details and legal strategies tailored to your situation.
How are attorney fees structured?
Fee structures vary by case complexity - some matters use hourly billing while others may qualify for contingency fees.
Can you handle cases outside Colorado?
Our primary focus is Colorado courts, though we may collaborate with out-of-state attorneys for specific cases.
What experience do your attorneys have in family court?
Multiple attorneys have clerked for Colorado judges, with experience in custody disputes, property division, and post-decree modifications.
How do you approach criminal defense cases?
Our defense strategy combines constitutional protections analysis with proactive evidence challenges and negotiations.
