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Peter Bogardus
Bogardus & Associates, PC
427 Belleview Avenue
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Phone: (970) 349-0833 | Fax: (866) 473-3419
http://www.pbogardus.com
Experienced, Confidential and Dedicated Representation
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
New Businesses, Estate Planning, all Real Estate matters.
Sub-Categories
Business Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Commercial Leasing
- Mortgages & Foreclosures
- Liquor Licenses
- Business Successions
- Buying & Selling
- Closely Held Businesses
- Corporations
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Franchising
- Joint Ventures
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Corporations
- Partnerships
- Professional Corporations
- Shareholders' Rights
- Breach of Contract
- Contract Disputes
- Contract Drafting & Review
- Employment Contracts
- Franchises
- Lemon Law
- Non-Compete Contracts
- Secured Transactions
- Uniform Commercial Code
- Warranties
- Commercial Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Disputes
- Dangerous Property
- Government Construction Contracts
- Mechanics' Liens
- Tourism, Travel, & Leisure
- Creditor's Rights
- Garnishees
- Judgments
- Foreclosures
- Repossessions
Legal Topic
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Preferred New Clients
New Businesses, Estate Planning, all Real Estate matters.
Sub-Categories
Wills, Trusts & Estates
- Nolo Document Review
- Charitable Giving
- Charitable Trusts
- Drafting Trusts
- Drafting Wills
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Living Trusts
- Living Wills
- Probate
- Asset Protection
- Guardianship
- Power of Attorney
- Business Succession Planning
- Special Needs Trust
- Revocable Trust & Irrevocable Trust
Legal Topic
Real Estate
Preferred New Clients
New Businesses, Estate Planning, all Real Estate matters.
Sub-Categories
Commercial Real Estate
- Architectural & Engineering
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Building Codes
- Buying & Selling
- Condemnation
- Condominiums & Cooperatives
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Financing
- Conveyancing
- Eminent Domain
- Homeowners' Associations
- Land Contracts
- Land Use & Zoning
- Mechanics' Liens
- Mortgages
- Property Taxes
- Real Estate Loans
- Renting & Leasing
- Title Litigation
- Landlord
- Tenant
- Tenants' Rights
- Architectural & Engineering
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Building Codes
- Buying & Selling
- Condemnation
- Condominiums & Cooperatives
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Financing
- Conveyancing
- Eminent Domain
- Homeowners' Associations
- Insurance
- Land Contracts
- Land Use & Zoning
- Mechanics' Liens
- Mortgages
- Property Taxes
- Real Estate Loans
- Renting & Leasing
- Title Insurance
- Title Litigation
- Landlord
- Tenant
- Tenants' Rights
Bar Admissions
CO, Jan 1995
Bar Number: 25343
Other Court Admissions
All Colorado State Courts.
Association Memberships
Colorado Bar Association, Seventh Judicial District Bar Association, and Colorado Municipal Judges Association.
Continuing Education
I attend conferences for the Colorado Municipal Judges Association. I also get Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for keeping up to date on current issues in Colorado real estate law, estate planning law and Colorado business law.
Example Cases
I have experience with various kinds of litigation including criminal jury trials, family law hearings, and civil litigation (e.g. mechanic's liens, contracts, fraud, homeowner association law, leases, etc).
Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
School:
Dartmouth College
City:
Hanover
State:
NH
Year:
1987
Honors:
Cum Laude
Degree:
Master of Science
School:
University of Washington College of Forest Resources
City:
Seattle
State:
WA
Year:
1995
Focus and Accomplishments:
Natural Resource Management and Law, Alternate Dispute Resolution.
Degree:
Juris Doctorate
School:
University of Washington School of Law
City:
Seattle
State:
WA
Year:
2004
Honors:
Pacific Rim Law and Policy Journal, International Law Society (President), Mediation Clinic.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, Contracts, Corporations, Environmental Law, Mediation.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Colorado
Firm Focus and History
Our law firm focuses on Colorado Real Estate Law, Estate Planning and Colorado Business Law. This focus has evolved over the last 11 years. I have practiced family law, criminal law, and civil litigation and still take on selective cases in these fields. Our current passions are real estate development, homeowner associations, estate planning and business development.
Previous Employment Summary
I took the Colorado Bar Exam in 1994 and passed on my first try. I then went back to school to complete a Master of Science degree from the University of Washington in Seattle. I then worked for an environmental consulting company as a policy analyst and natural resource specialist. While working at the environmental consulting company, my boss and I started a law practice. I then began my own law practice in 1998 in Gunnison County, Colorado. Since that time, I have represented clients throughout the nation, with the majority of my clients being situated in Colorado. In addition to my private law practice, I have worked as the Municipal Court Judge in Salida for six years and continue that work to this day. I also have worked as a volunteer arbitrator for the Colorado Bar Association. My experience as a Colorado Attorney has enabled me to team up with an assortment of other attorneys for various legal matters.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
The more educated my clients are the better they understand the quality of the services I provide. I encourage my clients to educate themselves on legal issues.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am willing to review documents prepared by clients.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I have coached many clients and thoroughly enjoy empowering my clients with what they need to represent themselves.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I have always enjoyed problem solving. I get great satisfaction from helping people resolve conflict. My problem solving skills were enhanced by my legal education so that I now have the capability of assisting a greater number of people.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My work experience as a judge helps me to be a better attorney. I participate in continuing legal education through the Colorado Municipal Judges Association and that ongoing education assists in my professional growth.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Estate planning, real estate law and business law all involve a mix of technical document preparation and analytical problem solving. I enjoy creating strategic plans with my clients to help them understand their options and then create plans for the future.
What do you like best about your career?
The best part of my career is my clients. My clients are smart and successful. I enjoy using my skills and knowledge of the law to help my clients if they get into trouble. But usually my clients hire me to advise them on how to prepare so that they minimize the risk of getting into situations that are not helping them to reach their goals.
Tell us about your law firm:
My law firm is located in the charming town of Crested Butte in Gunnison County, Colorado. I have been practicing law in Gunnison County for 11 years. I have had associate attorneys work for me and I have had partnership relationships with other attorneys. I have also had opportunities to work with a large support staff. Currently, I am the only attorney at the firm and I am supported by my assistant, Tammy Armour.
What are your strengths and style?
My strengths are problem solving and strategic planning. I am good at discussing worst case scenarios for my clients and then preparing to minimize their likelihood and effect. My style is friendly, efficient and to-the-point. I like to get work done quickly.
Personal Interests:
My greatest personal interest is my daughter. I like to ski with her in the winter and in the summer I like to hike and bike with her. I also love reading, especially about current events, politics and the economy.
Fax
(866) 473-3419
Office Hours
In general our office is open from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. I can often be found working before and after our office hours and on weekends.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I provide some services at a fixed price.
Hourly Rates
My hourly rate is $255, but I give a 20% discount to clients who find me through Nolo.
Free Initial Consultation?
I do provide free initial consultations.
Typical Retainer
A typical retainer is $1,000, but this is negotiable.
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