Business Details
43 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Legal Representation in Northern Colorado
Ores Law has provided personalized legal representation for over 40 years, combining aggressive advocacy with integrity across Northern Colorado. Our practice focuses on estate planning, family law, criminal defense, personal injury, and business law, serving clients in Loveland, Fort Collins, and surrounding areas. With decades of courtroom experience and specialized training as a mediator, we customize strategies to protect client rights while maintaining ethical standards.Our founder, Nicholas H. Ores, holds licenses in multiple states and Colorado federal courts, offering expertise in complex legal matters ranging from DUI defense to business succession planning. We prioritize direct client communication, transparent guidance, and tailored solutions for both individuals and businesses navigating legal challenges.
Services
Estate Planning
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Personal Injury
DUI Defense
Bankruptcy
Probate
Business Law
Civil Litigation
Mediation Services
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in Colorado law with multi-state practice qualifications.
- Our founder holds specialized mediation certification for civil and family law matters.
- We provide customized legal strategies for complex estate planning and business needs.
- Our team maintains active involvement in local legal and business communities.
- We combine courtroom experience with personalized client communication and transparency.
Associations and certifications
- Colorado Bar Association
- Illinois Bar
- Missouri Bar
- Colorado Federal District Court Bar
What people say
Responsive communication
Successful outcomes
Personalized attention
Compassionate representation
Legal expertise
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients protect assets and ensure proper distribution through customized wills, trusts, and advance directives. We address tax implications, guardianship, and business succession while complying with Colorado-specific regulations. Clients receive guidance on avoiding probate and minimizing family disputes through comprehensive planning.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges including DUI, drug offenses, and violent crimes. Our approach challenges evidence admissibility, addresses constitutional violations, and negotiates plea agreements while preparing for trial. Decades of courtroom experience inform our strategies for minimizing penalties and protecting client rights.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce, child custody, support modifications, and prenuptial agreements. We focus on equitable asset division, parenting plans, and post-divorce enforcement while prioritizing client objectives through negotiation or litigation. Mediation services help reduce conflict in sensitive matters.
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured in accidents seeking compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. Our services include evidence collection, insurance negotiations, and trial representation for car accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death claims across Northern Colorado.
DUI Defense
Specialized DUI defense includes challenging blood alcohol testing methods, procedural violations, and license suspension consequences. We handle first-time and repeat offenses, federal DUI cases, and related charges while developing strategies to reduce penalties or secure dismissals.
People
Nicholas H. Ores
Attorney at Law
Nicholas H. Ores has practiced law for over 40 years, specializing in estate planning, criminal defense, and family law. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern Illinois University School of Law and holds mediation certifications. His experience includes federal maritime law cases and serving as Northern Colorado Home Builders Association president.
Questions
What areas of law does Ores Law specialize in?
We specialize in estate planning, criminal defense, family law, personal injury, DUI defense, and business law, serving clients across Northern Colorado with decades of courtroom experience.
How long has Ores Law been in practice?
Ores Law has provided legal services for over 40 years, with founder Nicholas H. Ores practicing since graduating in 1983 and maintaining multi-state bar memberships.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for estate planning, criminal defense, and family law matters to discuss your case and legal options.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Loveland, Fort Collins, Larimer County, and surrounding Northern Colorado areas including Estes Park, Greeley, and Longmont.
Can you handle complex criminal cases?
Yes, we defend clients against DUI, drug offenses, and felony charges using strategies that challenge evidence and constitutional violations while preparing for trial.
How do you approach estate planning?
We create customized estate plans using wills, trusts, and advance directives while addressing tax implications and business succession to ensure asset protection and proper distribution.
