How much does it cost to hire Robert for a general 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 general attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.

How long do general cases in Colorado typically take?

Simple general 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 general clients right now?

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

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Robert W. Steinmetz, General Attorney in Denver, Colorado

Over 24 years of legal practice · focused on General, Health Care, and IP · 4.9/5 rating from 15 verified client reviews

Founding PartneratMcConnell Van Pelt, LLC

Denver, CO

Practicing general in Denver since 2002.

24+: Years practicing
4.9 ★: 15 client reviews
4: Bar admissions

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Robert W. Steinmetz is a founding partner based in Denver, CO. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and IP. Robert has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McConnell Van Pelt, LLC. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 15 client reviews.

Based in: Denver, CO
Experience: over 24 years
Known for: General · Health Care · IP

Handles General, Health Care, and IP matters from Denver, CO.
Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Robert W. Steinmetz

Robert concentrates on general, health care, ip, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

General cases in Denver, Colorado

Robert takes general 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.

Health Care cases in Denver, Colorado

Robert takes health care 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.

IP cases in Denver, Colorado

Robert takes ip 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.

Litigation cases in Denver, Colorado

Robert 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 Robert agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Robert W. Steinmetz — Over 24 years of Colorado general experience

Rob Steinmetz is a founding partner of McConnell Van Pelt, LLC. He has over fifteen years of civil trial and appellate experience defending claims against professionals and organizations.

Mr. Steinmetz’s practice focuses primarily on the defense of professional negligence claims and related complex litigation, including legal, medical and accounting malpractice, professional licensing matters and physician peer review issues.

Mr. Steinmetz has litigated claims brought against lawyers practicing in a wide variety of underlying specialties, including patent law, contracts, commercial litigation, products liability, real estate, oil and gas, family law, probate, wrongful death, personal injury and administrative law. His diverse foundational knowledge base provides him with the unique ability to distill critical facts and law from an underlying matter in order to creatively and efficiently analyze, value and resolve claims.

Mr. Steinmetz received his Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School, graduating cum laude. While at UW Law, he worked with the Wisconsin Innocence Project, where he presented a novel argument for the application of the new evidence standard to improvements in DNA testing that led to the exoneration of a Wisconsin state prisoner after 18 years of wrongful incarceration. He also spent a semester of study at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Law in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Mr. Steinmetz is admitted to practice in Colorado, Wisconsin and before the Second and Tenth Circuits. He is an active member of the Colorado Bar Association Ethics Committee, where he recently authored the recently adopted Formal Opinion 141 - Ethical Duties Arising from Data Breach, regarding Colorado lawyers’ ethical duties arising from the breach of a lawyer’s data systems.

Distinctions

Mr. Steinmetz has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of legal malpractice. He was listed as a Rising Star by Colorado Super Lawyers in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. Mr. Steinmetz holds the highest rating awarded by Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory as an AV® Preeminent™ Lawyer.

Community Support

Mr. Steinmetz is a member of the Colorado, Denver, and Wisconsin Bar Associations and is a member of the Colorado Bar Association Ethics Committee and the Malpractice Insurance Subcommittee of the Supreme Court Advisory Committee. He gives Continuing Legal Education lectures to his peers about identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas governed by the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct with an eye towards preventing legal malpractice claims. Mr. Steinmetz serves on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Photographic Arts Center.

Working with Robert on a general matter

Rob Steinmetz is a founding partner of McConnell Van Pelt, LLC. He has over fifteen years of civil trial and appellate experience defending claims against professionals and organizations. Mr. Steinmetz’s practice focuses primarily on the defense of professional negligence claims and related complex litigation, including legal, medical and accounting malpractice, professional licensing matters and…

Who Robert represents

Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, health care, and ip matters in Denver and the surrounding Colorado area.

Credentials

Robert W. Steinmetz's legal education and bar admissions

University of Wisconsin-Madison
J.D. · 2002
Boston College
B.S. Chemistry · 1996

Jurisdictions

Robert's state bar admissions

United States Court
2005 · ACTIVE
United States Distri
2005 · ACTIVE
Colorado
2003 · ACTIVE
Wisconsin
2002 · ACTIVE

Robert studied at J.D. in University of Wisconsin-Madison and B.S. Chemistry in Boston College.

Law school and academic background

Robert completed J.D. in University of Wisconsin-Madison and B.S. Chemistry in Boston College. 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

Awards, publications, and recognition of Robert W. Steinmetz

Robert has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Robert's professional memberships and bar associations

Colorado Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin American Bar Association
membership

Locations

Robert W. Steinmetz's office in Denver

Robert's primary office is at Belleview Tower, 7887 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 820, Denver, CO, 80111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

McConnell Van Pelt, LLC

Belleview Tower, 7887 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 820

Denver, CO 80111

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Robert W. Steinmetz — 4.9/5 rating from 15 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Robert. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing general attorneys in Denver.

4.9

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Hiring guide

How to hire Robert W. Steinmetz — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new general 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 general attorney in Denver, Colorado

A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 general practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every general 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 general practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Robert W. Steinmetz

How much does it cost to hire Robert for a general 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 general attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Colorado typically take?
Simple general 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 general 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

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