Updates & Announcements
Attention Attorneys in Larimer and Weld Counties! Join PODER, a northern Colorado nonprofit, in our Community Defense project to support immigrants through participatory justice. Volunteer attorneys will represent community members in immigration bond and removal hearings, with access to free CLE credit, training, malpractice insurance, mentoring, interpreters, and office space. No prior immigration law experience is needed! Upcoming trainings include a virtual CLE on bond hearings (January 17) and an in-person trial skills clinic (January 22). Make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable skills—email podernoco@gmail.com to volunteer or learn more. Sponsored by local immigration experts and organizations.
Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC is pleased to announce that Brad Yatabe has joined their Fort Collins office. Mr. Yatabe brings extensive experience in real estate development, general real estate matters, and related business transactions. He is well-versed in local government land use, zoning, and historic preservation processes across Northern Colorado.
Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC (CP2) is excited to announce their inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, marking their eighth consecutive year of recognition. The firm was honored in eight practice areas, including Real Estate, Corporate, Trusts & Estates, and Bankruptcy & Reorganization Law.
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The Fort Collins City Attorney’s Office is hiring a Senior Assistant City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney II to advise on legal matters for the City’s Planning, Development, and Transportation (PDT) Service Area, Utilities, and other departments. This full-time position offers a hybrid schedule, competitive salary, and the opportunity to support one of Colorado’s best communities. Applications are due by 3:00 p.m. MT on December 15, 2024. To learn more and apply, visit the City of Fort Collins career site.
Trail Ridge Wealth Management is seeking a Trust Officer to oversee complex trusts and estates, ensuring compliance with fiduciary standards while serving as the main contact for assigned clients. Based in Fort Collins or Denver with partial work-from-home flexibility, this role emphasizes relationship management, collaboration with financial and legal professionals, and an opportunity to represent Trail Ridge at community events. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, four or more years of trust administration experience, and a proactive approach to client-focused service and growth. To apply: please submit your resume to People@TrailRidgeWM.com
Ireland Stapleton, a Colorado-based firm, is seeking attorneys with at least three years of private practice experience, preferably in litigation, corporate, employment, real estate, or estate planning. Colorado bar admission (or eligibility) is required. A portable book of business is preferred. Established offices are in Denver, Fort Collins, and Grand Junction.
The Colorado Access to Justice Commission recently launched a virtual legal help clinic, where attorneys show up on Zoom to help patrons for 20 minutes at a time during 2-hour clinics - fully remote.