Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Lawyers Group, PLLC was founded on the principle that effective legal representation requires more than just legal expertiseit demands consistent client communication, transparent advice, and cost-effective solutions. Our team of dedicated attorneys specializes in natural resources law, estate planning, elder law, and business litigation, serving clients across Colorado with a focus on Moffat, Routt, Grand, and Eagle counties.We prioritize long-term client relationships by combining in-depth legal knowledge with personalized service, ensuring clients receive practical guidance tailored to their unique needs. Our practice areas include oil and gas law, water rights, probate, trust administration, and business formation, supported by a commitment to ethical representation and community-focused legal advocacy.
Services
Oil & Gas Law
Water Rights
Estate Planning
Elder Law
Litigation
Business Formation
Probate Services
Trust Administration
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized legal expertise in natural resources and estate planning.
- Our team provides transparent billing with no hidden costs.
- We maintain direct communication with clients throughout every case.
- We serve Colorado clients with deep local legal market knowledge.
- Our attorneys handle complex litigation and transactional matters.
Services
Oil & Gas Law
Our attorneys provide comprehensive representation for landowners and developers in oil and gas matters. We handle title searches, lease negotiations, and regulatory compliance with the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Our practice includes resolving disputes over mineral rights and assisting clients with exploration and production projects across Colorado's western slope.
Water Rights
We specialize in Colorado's Prior Appropriation Doctrine system, assisting clients with water right applications, transfers, and litigation. Our services cover irrigation, municipal use, and instream flow protections, ensuring compliance with state water court requirements while protecting clients' water usage priorities and property interests.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and advanced directives. Our services help clients protect assets, avoid probate, and ensure medical and financial wishes are honored. We offer both basic packages and complex trust arrangements tailored to individual family and business needs.
Elder Law
Our elder law practice focuses on long-term care planning, guardianship, and special needs trusts. We help families navigate incapacity planning, including durable powers of attorney and healthcare directives, while ensuring compliance with Colorado's specific legal requirements for senior citizens and disabled individuals.
Litigation
We represent clients in complex legal disputes involving natural resources, estate matters, and business conflicts. Our litigation services include courtroom representation, settlement negotiations, and appellate advocacy, with a focus on achieving practical solutions while maintaining cost-effectiveness for our clients.
People
Jason Lacy
Attorney
Jason Lacy specializes in natural resources law with particular focus on oil and gas matters. He represents landowners and developers in title curative actions and regulatory compliance.
Sherri Sweers
Attorney
Sherri Sweers concentrates on estate planning and elder law, helping clients create customized solutions for asset protection and long-term care planning.
Ian London
Attorney
Ian London handles business formation and commercial litigation matters, providing strategic legal guidance to Colorado businesses and entrepreneurs.
Kathleen Patchel
Attorney
Kathleen Patchel specializes in water rights law, representing clients in water court proceedings and regulatory compliance matters across Colorado.
Chelsea Baier
Paralegal
Chelsea Baier provides essential support in estate planning and probate matters, assisting attorneys with document preparation and client communication.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in natural resources law, estate planning, elder law, business litigation, and water rights, serving clients across Colorado.
Do you handle estate planning for complex situations?
Yes, we create customized estate plans including living trusts, special needs trusts, and business succession plans for complex estates.
How do you handle oil and gas disputes?
We represent clients in title disputes, lease negotiations, and regulatory matters before the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Can you assist with water rights transfers?
Yes, we help clients with water right applications, transfers, and adjudications under Colorado's Prior Appropriation Doctrine system.
What elder law services do you offer?
We provide long-term care planning, guardianship services, and incapacity planning including powers of attorney and healthcare directives.
Do you represent businesses in litigation?
Yes, we handle business disputes, contract litigation, and commercial matters for companies in Colorado's energy and natural resource sectors.
