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COLORADO SPRINGS DEBT COLLECTION
Colorado Springs Attorney - Trial Practice 29+ Years Colorado State Courts
NOTICE:  Due to current workload, attorney is not accepting new debt collection cases at this time.  "NO VACANCY"


ALTERNATIVES

attorney is exercising caseload management
this is a temporary cessation of new business acceptance
please feel free to check back in the near future
attorney usually welcomes new representation inquiries


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during the interim, information contained in this website remains available at no cost to site visitors

existing clients are always welcome to call or email

new prospective clients may wish to call
Attorney Dave Kelly - Phone (719) 577- 4466
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PRELIMINARY MATTERS LITIGATION INSUFFICIENT FUNDS - NSF CHECKS
REPLEVIN & LIEN FORECLOSURE   STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
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I will represent creditors only collecting accounts receivable or debt

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Attorney welcomes representation inquiries however the purpose is not to provide free legal advice to the general public.  Unless seeking to retain counsel, please do not email or call.  Attorney does not provide legal opinions, answers or information in response to questions submitted from non-clients, & attorney is not the phone company 411 center for phone number information.  Given the scope of internet accessibility, I can not be the free "Colorado answer man" and will politely decline such requests.

 Debt collection cases occur across Colorado - please refer to attorney travel. Travel Policies & Trade Area *  Itemized Travel Expenses *  Colorado Map
common fees have been quoted and information provided
attorney is prepared to provide legal representation
attorney comparison is understandable, but before calling
please be prepared to retain if I am counsel of your choice
 

ALTERNATIVES

FIND A LAWYER

if you are seeking the below
please refer to above links for helpful information
sole practitioner attorney does not accept these matters
 

a.  a pro-bono (free) lawyer
b.  an attorney who may take lower fees - economic hardship
c.  an attorney who may take installment payments

 

MID-LITIGATION REPRESENTATION
alternatives and find a lawyer links provided as a courtesy

Attorney Policies
Litigant Pro Se - Attempt to Prepare or Defend Own Collection Lawsuit

1.  Adequate Time.  If sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your collection lawsuit and if prospective client approves this attorney's fees and costs structure, attorney will likely accept representation.  This shall not constitute an offer of representation; attorney and prospective client retain discretion through first consultation.

2.  Insufficient Time.  If you've waited until the eleventh hour and there is not sufficient time to adequately prepare your collection lawsuit before a limitation deadline or contested court hearing, please do not call.  I decline.

3.  Limited Assistance.  Please do not call requesting instruction, directions, legal theory, forms completion or limited document drafting, partial representation, or an explanation of applicable law to assist you in preparation of your own collection lawsuit.  I decline.

Attorney Policies
Representation by Previous Attorney

1.  Current Attorney.  Until an order has entered withdrawing representation by an attorney, an ethical rule violation exists if counsel knowingly speaks to another attorney's client without current attorney's consent.  This ethical rule governs all attorneys.  Please do not call until after you have terminated representation by a former attorney.  After other counsel's withdrawal it may take significant effort for the the new attorney to "catch up."  Please be aware fees and costs will be associated with procuring relevant documentation, the court file and coming up to speed in the case.  Attorney would be less likely to accept a new case on a contingency fee basis in the event of prior representation.

2.  Adequate Time.  If prospective client terminates employment of the former attorney, if sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your collection lawsuit and if prospective client approves this attorney's fees and costs structure, attorney will likely accept representation.  This shall not constitute an offer of representation; attorney and prospective client retain discretion through first consultation.

3.  Insufficient Time.  If you've waited until the eleventh hour and there is not sufficient time to adequately prepare your collection lawsuit before a limitation deadline or contested court hearing, please do not call.  I decline.

4.  Second Opinion.  I will not arm chair quarterback another attorney's case preparation, trial tactics or theory of the case.  Please do not call for a second opinion or an opinion regarding the competence of preparation in your current collection lawsuit.  I decline.

 
 
POST JUDGMENT MATTERS
Attorney Policies
alternatives and find a lawyer links provided as a courtesy
former clients are naturally welcome to call anytime regarding any legal matter

1.  Post Judgment Enforcement.  Prospective client has been awarded a judgment, but it seems like a worthless piece of paper - you've gotten bogged down and are unable to convert the court order to cash.  I will review post judgment requests to enforce a lawful judgment with the goal of acceptance.  Depending on enforcement issues apparent at the time retained, attorney reserves the right to quote fees either upon a contingency basis or hourly basis.  This shall not constitute an offer of representation; attorney and prospective client retain discretion through first consultation.

2.  Appeal.  Prospective client has lost the case through default judgment, summary judgment or trial on the merits, had damages awarded against prospective client or a set-off awarded.  I do not accept debt collection or other civil appeals unless I provided representation during the underlying case in chief at the trial court level and am familiar with the facts, testimony and exhibits received into evidence and meritorious issues for appeal.  That's been my policy for years.  Please do not call or inquire regarding appellate matters if you are not a former client.

 
 
ATTORNEY TRADE AREA & TRAVEL
CASES OUTSIDE EL PASO COUNTY
GEOGRAPHIC DISTANCE
ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS

 
Colorado is a big state
ease of internet access, email & toll free phone doesn't change that fact

Attorney is very willing to travel outside the Colorado Springs area to present or defend a case, but please be aware travel time, mileage and expense would apply.  If you are out of state or unfamiliar with Colorado geography, refer to the map to determine where Colorado Springs is located in relation to the county of your court case or hearing.

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Southern Colorado Area

If travel is necessary, a trust deposit would be required to cover anticipated travel time, mileage & expenses.  If it is not economically justifiable to retain my services with travel, please contact counsel in the locale of your case.

COUNTIES

CITIES / TOWNS

El Paso County

Colorado Springs / Manitou Springs / Fountain

Attorney welcomes new cases.  Intent is not to be harsh
or to discard potential new business, but to be practical.

Chaffee County

Salida

Crowley County Ordway Metro Denver Area
Custer County Westcliffe COUNTIES CITIES / TOWNS
Douglas County Castle Rock City and County of Denver Denver
Elbert County Kiowa / Simla Adams County Brighton / Thornton / Federal Heights
Fremont County Canon City / Florence / Penrose Arapahoe  County Court   District Court Littleton / Centennial / Englewood
Huerfano County Walsenburg Arapahoe County - East Aurora
Las Animas County Trinidad Broomfield County Broomfield
Lincoln County Hugo (county seat) / Limon Gilpin County Blackhawk / Central City
Otero County La Junta Jefferson County Golden / Wheat Ridge
Park County Fairplay
Pueblo County Pueblo
Teller County Cripple Creek / Woodland Park

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