Coates Lear, Business Attorney in Boulder, Colorado

Coates concentrates on business, consumer, criminal defense, employment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Coates handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Consumer

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• Criminal Defense

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• Employment

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• Litigation

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• Securities

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Coates's primary office is at 1811 Pearl St, Boulder, CO, 80302-5518. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Coates usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Coates discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Coates for a business case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Coates walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Coates offer a free consultation?

  Coates charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Coates's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Coates's current terms during booking.

• How long do business cases in Colorado typically take?

  Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Coates gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Coates take my case if I'm outside Boulder?

  Coates is licensed in Colorado. Matters governed by Colorado law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Coates will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Coates?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Coates will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Coates accepting new business clients right now?

  Coates's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.