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Steven E. Abelman, Bankruptcy Attorney in Denver, Colorado

Denver, CO

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Steven E. Abelman is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy.

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Bankruptcy
  • Handles Bankruptcy matters from Denver, COLORADO.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026).

About Steven E. Abelman: Steven E. Abelman is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy.

Areas of practice

Steven's practice areas in Denver

Steven concentrates on bankruptcy. Each area below outlines the kind of case Steven handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Bankruptcy cases in Denver, Colorado

Steven takes bankruptcy 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 Steven agrees to represent you.

Biography

Steven E. Abelman, bankruptcy attorney serving Denver

Steven E. Abelman is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy. Steven works from Denver, Colorado and takes on bankruptcy matters across the region.

More than 30 years of commercial litigation experience. Trusted advisor and trial counsel to banks, lending institutions and a variety of organizations. Recognized by his peers for his expertise at the intersection of litigation and transactional law.

Steve Abelman helps clients achieve positive resolutions to business disputes. He understands the value of relationships for achieving a client’s objectives and provides his clients with the critical information and insights necessary for risk management.

Steve combines sage advice, objective counsel with effective advocacy. His more than 30 years handling loan workouts and dissolutions provide him with unique transactional aptitude for a commercial litigator. He serves as a trusted advisor and trial counsel to many banks and other lending institutions, as well as to businesses of various sizes. He is especially known for his success in representing creditors in large commercial bankruptcy cases, receiverships and foreclosures, defending banks in lender liability cases, and representing both debtors and creditors in workout scenarios and distressed asset sales. He also represents parties with regard to UCC matters and equipment lessors.

Known as a top bankruptcy attorney, Steve has been a frequent lecturer on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights topics.

Steven's approach to bankruptcy cases

More than 30 years of commercial litigation experience. Trusted advisor and trial counsel to banks, lending institutions and a variety of organizations. Recognized by his peers for his expertise at the intersection of litigation and transactional law. Steve Abelman helps clients achieve positive resolutions to business disputes. He understands the value of relationships for achieving a client’s…

Clients Steven works with

Steven reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy matters in Denver and the surrounding Colorado area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Steven studied and practices

  • Whittier College

    J.D. · 1984

  • University of Chicago

    BS · 1979

Jurisdictions

Steven's state bar admissions

  • Colorado, Colorado B

    ACTIVE

Steven studied at J.D. in Whittier College and BS in University of Chicago.

Law school and academic background

Steven completed J.D. in Whittier College and BS in University of Chicago. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Steven runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Steven's legal honors and published work

Steven has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy

    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 — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — American Jurisprudence Award winner in Civil Procedure and Criminal Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Colorado Super Lawyers, 2006-2016

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (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 — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Locations

Steven E. Abelman's office in Denver

Steven's primary office is at 675 Fifteenth Street, Suite 2900, Denver, Colorado, 80202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

675 Fifteenth Street, Suite 2900

Denver, Colorado 80202

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Hiring guide

How to hire Steven E. Abelman — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Steven charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven'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; Steven will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a bankruptcy attorney in Denver, Colorado

A short list to run through before you commit: How many bankruptcy 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 Steven

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every bankruptcy 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. Steven confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Steven's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many bankruptcy practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Steven E. Abelman

  • How much does it cost to hire Steven for a bankruptcy case?

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

  • Does Steven offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do bankruptcy cases in Colorado typically take?

    Simple bankruptcy 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. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Steven take my case if I'm outside Denver?

    Steven 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 — Steven 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 Steven?

    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. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Steven accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?

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

Areas served

Bankruptcy attorneys serving Denver, Colorado Springs and Boulder in Colorado

Steven handles bankruptcy matters throughout Colorado. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified bankruptcy attorneys in that community.

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