Robert L. "Rob" Barlow, Personal Injury Attorney in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO
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Robert L. "Rob" Barlow is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Personal Injury.
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- Handles Personal Injury matters from Denver, COLORADO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026).
About Robert L. "Rob" Barlow: Robert L. "Rob" Barlow is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Personal Injury.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Robert takes on
Robert concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Denver, Colorado
Robert takes personal injury 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Robert L. "Rob" Barlow — personal injury lawyer in Denver
Robert L. "Rob" Barlow is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Personal Injury.
Rob is a founding partner at Garnett Powell Maximon Barlow & Farbes. Rob’s trial practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, insurance defense and coverage disputes, criminal defense, and intergovernmental disputes. His complex commercial litigation experience includes business divorces, private company disputes, real estate disputes, breaches of fiduciary duty, breaches of contract, fraud, and other business torts.
In his insurance defense practice, Rob has successfully defended dozens of businesses and their employees in premises liability, negligence, and bad faith breach of insurance cases. He has appeared in state and federal courts in Arizona, California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas. He has litigated thousands of criminal cases and hundreds of civil cases, taking 90 of those cases through jury trial.
At the start of his career, Rob served as a law clerk to Judge Morris B. Hoffman in both the civil and criminal divisions of the Denver District Court. Following his clerkship, he was a Deputy District Attorney in Denver and later in Durango, where he secured convictions at trial on some of the most serious offenses, including First Degree Murder and SAOC—Pattern of Abuse.
Robert's approach to personal injury cases
Rob is a founding partner at Garnett Powell Maximon Barlow & Farbes. Rob’s trial practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, insurance defense and coverage disputes, criminal defense, and intergovernmental disputes. His complex commercial litigation experience includes business divorces, private company disputes, real estate disputes, breaches of fiduciary duty, breaches of contract,…
Clients Robert works with
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Denver and the surrounding Colorado area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Colorado at Boulder
J.D. · 2011
Northwestern University
B.A. · 2008
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
Colorado, Colorado B
ACTIVE
Robert studied at J.D. in University of Colorado at Boulder and B.A. in Northwestern University.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in University of Colorado at Boulder and B.A. in Northwestern University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Robert has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2023-2025 for work in:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law - 2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law - 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law - 2023
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2023-2025 for work in: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2025 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law - 2025 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2025 (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Robert L. "Rob" Barlow in Denver, Colorado
Robert's primary office is at Denver, Colorado, 80202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Robert L. "Rob" Barlow — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert'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; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Denver, Colorado
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert L. "Rob" Barlow
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Colorado typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Denver?
Robert 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 — Robert 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 Robert?
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. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Denver, Colorado Springs and Boulder in Colorado
Robert handles personal injury matters throughout Colorado. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
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