Duncan E. Barber, Business Attorney in Denver, Colorado
focused on Business and Litigation
Denver, CO
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Duncan E. Barber is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.
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- Denver, COLORADO
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- Business · Litigation
- Handles Business and Litigation matters from Denver, COLORADO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
About Duncan E. Barber: Duncan E. Barber is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Duncan takes on
Duncan concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Duncan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Denver, Colorado
Duncan takes business matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Duncan agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Denver, Colorado
Duncan takes litigation matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Duncan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Duncan E. Barber — business lawyer in Denver
Duncan E. Barber is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.
Duncan Barber is of counsel with the firm.
Mr. Barber has an extensive creditor rights, insolvency, and financial-restructuring practice. He deals with all aspects of businesses in financial distress. He has advised a broad range of clients at the “front end” of deals in structuring business formations and other contractual undertakings with a view toward mitigating the risks of financial distress and enforcement of rights. This includes providing bankruptcy opinions in both private and public offerings to rating agencies and lenders and other investors. Additionally, he represents creditors and debtors in all types of restructuring and workouts outside of bankruptcy. Such representation includes a complete range of financial restructuring, workout and enforcement strategies and actions, including real estate foreclosures, receiverships, commercial and lender-liability litigation, and post-judgement proceedings.
Mr. Barber has extensive experience in bankruptcy proceedings (reorganization and liquidation), where he represents many types of clients in a broad range of business segments. Such businesses include telecommunications and other high-tech and software development companies, manufacturers, retailers, franchises, airlines, resorts, natural resource companies, and numerous types of construction-development entities and projects.
Mr. Barber has represented individuals and both public and private companies across the United States and abroad. His clients include unsecured trade creditors, institutional and non-institutional lenders (secured and unsecured), borrowers, receivers, Chapter 11 debtors in possession, creditors’ committees, Chapter 7 debtors and trustees, boards of directors and individual board members, indenture trustees, bondholders and equity holders.
Mr. Barber has been an adjunct professor at the University of Denver, College of Law, where he taught bankruptcy, debtor-creditor rights, and advanced business bankruptcy under Chapter 11. He also has written and lectured on a wide range of bankruptcy and foreclosure topics for many educational organizations.
He is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and Turnaround Management Association.
Mr. Barber was named to the list of The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 - 2021 in the category of Commercial Litigation.
Mr. Barber is a cum laude graduate of the J. Reuben Clark Law School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University.
How Duncan handles business matters
Duncan Barber is of counsel with the firm. Mr. Barber has an extensive creditor rights, insolvency, and financial-restructuring practice. He deals with all aspects of businesses in financial distress. He has advised a broad range of clients at the “front end” of deals in structuring business formations and other contractual undertakings with a view toward mitigating the risks of financial…
Who Duncan represents
Duncan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in Denver and the surrounding Colorado area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Brigham Young University
J.D. · 1987
Brigham Young University
B.A. · 1983
Jurisdictions
Duncan's state bar admissions
Colorado, Colorado
ACTIVE
Duncan studied at J.D. in Brigham Young University and B.A. in Brigham Young University.
Law school and academic background
Duncan completed J.D. in Brigham Young University and B.A. in Brigham Young University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Duncan runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Duncan has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 (2026).
Locations
Duncan E. Barber's office in Denver
Duncan's primary office is at 4643 S. Ulster Street, Suite 1300, Denver, Colorado, 80237. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Duncan E. Barber — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Duncan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Duncan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Duncan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Duncan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Denver, Colorado
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Duncan
Duncan 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.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Duncan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Duncan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Duncan E. Barber
How much does it cost to hire Duncan for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Duncan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Duncan offer a free consultation?
Duncan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Duncan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Duncan'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. Duncan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Duncan take my case if I'm outside Denver?
Duncan 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 — Duncan 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 Duncan?
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. Duncan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Duncan accepting new business clients right now?
Duncan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Denver, Colorado Springs and Boulder in Colorado
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