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COLORADO SPRINGS TRIAL LAWYER
experienced and professional attorney - 29 years
private practice in Colorado state and
municipal courts |
ROBERT D. GUSTAFSON
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6538 Charter
Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-1335
Phone (719)
260-1002
Fax (719) 260-1003 * Toll Free (800) 410-1002 |
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ATTORNEY POLICIES
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado
Pikes Peak Region * Surrounding Colorado
Counties * Southern Colorado * Front Range *
Continental Divide * Eastern Plains |
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ATTORNEY
REPRESENTATION
AND DECLINED MATTERS
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FIRST CONSULTATION - NOTICE
link to information regarding first consultation -
please read |
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Attorney
welcomes representation
inquiries however the purpose is
not to provide legal advice to the general public. Unless
seeking to retain counsel, please do not email or call. Attorney
does not provide legal opinions, answers or information in response to
questions submitted from non-clients, and attorney is not the phone
company 411 center for telephone number information. Given the scope
of internet accessibility, I can not be the "Colorado answer man" and
will politely decline requests of this nature. |
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Family law
cases occur across Colorado -
please refer to travel. |
Travel Policies & Trade Area
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Itemized Expenses
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Colo Map |
common fees have been
quoted and information provided
attorney
is prepared to provide legal representation |
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attorney
comparison is understandable, but before calling
please be prepared to retain if I am counsel of your choice |
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Attorney offers one visit or phone call on every case without charge. There is no obligation of any nature, and
you will not be billed for the first visit or phone call. The purpose of
a
first
consultation is
to identify your legal problems, discuss possible remedies or action which may
be available, and discuss attorney's fees and costs. After gaining an
understanding of your case, attorney will quote fees and anticipated costs.
Attorney generally
declines further discussion of the case after the first visit unless retained. As
attorney maintains a small practice and manage his caseload, attorney reserves the right to
decline any first consultation or to decline representation in any case.
In
addition to your legal problem, openly discuss fees and costs with the attorney
in the first visit. When retained attorney generally provides a written fee agreement to avoid
misunderstandings. Timeslips computer accounting produces billings which are
easy to read & understand. Attorney accepts charge cards - MasterCard, VISA,
American Express and Discover Card, but not installment payments. Fee and trust deposit quotes will be honored
for a period of seven (7) days from the day of the quote. After that time, fees
or requested trust deposit are subject to change without notice if you have not
retained this office.
As
indicated above, attorney
is most willing to visit with
prospective clients regarding representation by phone or in-person appointment without
cost or obligation. However, attorney will not
provide information, legal opinions or legal advice in response to questions submitted from
non-clients - email, fax or phone. Please refer to the terms of
first
consultation.
If you feel the need to contact a trial attorney quickly, please pick up your
telephone. Attorney has made that easy with the addition of a toll free phone
number which is available throughout the entire United States and Canada.
You will reach either the attorney or voicemail - attorney has no secretarial screen.
When you call please bear in mind the attorney may or may not have time to visit at that
instant if you've not made a previous appointment. If you reach voicemail, please leave your name, date and time called, return phone number(s)
and a brief message regarding the purpose of your call. Attorney periodically
retrieves messages while away from the office and ask that you leave a number as
he may not have access to your file at the time. Attorney does not memorize client
phone numbers. In criminal cases, attorney may only permit a client to discuss
case facts while we are each on a land line - not cell or wireless.
Confidential or time sensitive matters or information should be limited to
direct phone conversation with counsel.
If a prospective client leaves an email message or contact phone, attorney will
attempt to call once at each number provided, however once only. Unless
otherwise designated, if you
are not available attorney would leave my
name, number and date called on your answering machine or voicemail.
Counsel does
not identify himself as an attorney. Whether you
have an answering service or not, attorney only attempt one call regardless of
importance you assign to the matter. Attorney will re spond
to your contact at the earliest opportunity,
however attorney accepts no responsibility to make multiple return calls attempting to
reach non-clients who are unavailable nor does attorney accept representation
simply based upon an inquiry call or email. You are most welcome and encouraged to
call again.
If leaving a message by email
or voicemail, you may wish to consider some of the following
Full name
Primary and secondary
contact phones
including
best number and best time to call
whether you prefer
I not leave a message
Email address
Brief explanation of
legal problem
Court case number and county in which litigation is
pending
Date of birth and social
security number
Driver's license number
and state of issuance
Naturally the amount of
information you provide is totally in your discretion. The more
information you leave, the better prepared attorney can be when your call is
returned. Conversely, please don't fill attorney's voicemail.
Attorney has located his office in his home. It is comfortable, plus it permits
attorney to manage his caseload and provide personal attention to each client and case.
Attorney's home office is physically located
near North Union and Dublin. A map is included in this website. Access is easy
from I-25 via Woodmen or from North Academy Blvd via Union -
driving directions
and maps.
Attorney schedules about 30
minutes for a first consultation to answer your questions and provide a fee
quote; this can frequently be done by phone. Children should never be in a position to hear
or listen to your legal matters, particularly in the areas of my practice.
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ALTERNATIVES |
FIND
A LAWYER |
if
you are seeking the below
please refer to above links for helpful information |
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sole practitioner
attorney does not accept these matters |
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a. a pro-bono (free) lawyer
b. an attorney who may take
lower fees - economic hardship
c. an attorney who may take installment payments |
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MID-LITIGATION
REPRESENTATION
alternatives and find a
lawyer links provided as a courtesy
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Attorney
Policies
Litigant Pro Se - Attempt to
Prepare or Defend Own Family Law Case |
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Adequate Time. If sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your
family law case or
defense and if prospective client approves this
attorney's fees and costs structure, attorney will
likely accept representation. This shall
not constitute an offer of representation; attorney and
prospective client retain discretion through
first
consultation. |
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Insufficient Time. If you've waited until the eleventh hour and there is not
sufficient time to adequately prepare your case or defense before a contested
court proceeding, please do not call. I decline. |
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Limited Assistance.
Please do not call requesting instruction, directions, legal theory,
forms completion or limited document drafting, partial representation, or an explanation of
applicable law to assist you in preparation or defense of your own case. I decline. |
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Attorney
Policies
Representation
by Previous Attorney
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Current Attorney.
Until an order has entered withdrawing representation by an
attorney, an ethical rule violation exists if counsel
knowingly speaks to another attorney's client without current
attorney's consent. This ethical rule governs all
attorneys. Please do not call until after
you have terminated representation by a former attorney.
After
other counsel's withdrawal it may take significant effort for the the new attorney to "catch up."
Please be aware fees and costs will be associated with procuring the court
file and coming up to speed in the case. |
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Adequate Time.
If prospective client terminates employment of the
former attorney, if sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your
family law case, and if prospective client approves this
attorney's fees and costs structure, attorney will
likely accept representation. This shall
not constitute an offer of representation; attorney and
prospective client retain discretion through
first
consultation. |
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3.
Insufficient Time.
If you've waited until the eleventh hour and there is
not sufficient time to adequately prepare your case or
defense before a contested court proceeding, please do
not call. I decline. |
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Second Opinion.
I will not arm chair quarterback another
attorney's case preparation, trial tactics or theory of
the case. Please do not call for a second
opinion or an opinion regarding the competence
of preparation or defense in your current family
law case. I decline. |
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POST
DECREE MATTERS
alternatives and find a
lawyer links provided as a courtesy
former clients are naturally welcome to call anytime
regarding any legal matter |
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Post Decree Support, Property or Debt Enforcement. I accept most post decree requests
to
enforce a prior court order with respect to child support,
spousal maintenance, property or debt. This shall
not constitute an offer of representation; attorney and
prospective client retain discretion through
first
consultation. |
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2. Post Decree Modification.
I will consider post decree modification of support,
parental responsibility or parenting time or setting aside a
former property or debt order, however I do consider the amount
of time elapsed since last order, circumstances surrounding the
modification and number of prior attorneys retained by a
prospective client. This shall
not constitute an offer of representation; attorney and
prospective client retain discretion through
first
consultation. |
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Appeals. I
do not accept appellate matters unless I provided
representation at hearing or trial and am familiar with the facts,
testimony and exhibits received into evidence
and meritorious issues for appeal. That's been my policy for
years. Please do not
call or inquire regarding appellate matters if you are not a
former client. |
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ATTORNEY TRADE AREA &
TRAVEL
OUTSIDE EL PASO
COUNTY |
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GEOGRAPHIC DISTANCE
ECONOMIC
CONSIDERATIONS |
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Colorado is a big state. Easy
communication access via
internet, email and toll free phone doesn't change that fact. |
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Attorney is very willing to travel
outside the Colorado Springs area to present or defend a case,
but please be aware travel time, mileage and expense would
apply. If you are from out of state or are unfamiliar with
Colorado geography, refer to the map to determine where
Colorado Springs
is located in relation to the county of your court case or
hearing. |
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Southern Colorado Area |
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If travel is
necessary, a
trust deposit
would be required to cover anticipated travel time, mileage &
expenses. If it is not economically justifiable to retain
my services with travel, please contact counsel in the locale of
your case. |
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CITIES / TOWNS |
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El Paso County |
Colorado Springs / Manitou
Springs / Fountain |
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Chaffee County |
Salida |
I welcome new cases. Intent is not to be harsh
or to discard potential new business, but to be practical. |
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Crowley County |
Ordway |
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Custer County |
Westcliffe |
Metro Denver Area |
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Douglas County |
Castle Rock |
COUNTIES |
CITIES / TOWNS |
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Elbert County |
Kiowa / Simla |
City and County of Denver |
Denver |
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Fremont County |
Canon City / Florence / Penrose |
Adams County |
Brighton Thornton Federal
Heights |
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Huerfano County |
Walsenburg |
Arapahoe County |
Littleton / Centennial /
Englewood |
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Las Animas County |
Trinidad |
Arapahoe County - East |
Aurora |
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Lincoln County |
Hugo (county seat) / Limon |
Broomfield County |
Broomfield |
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Otero County |
La Junta |
Gilpin County |
Blackhawk / Central City |
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Park County |
Fairplay |
Jefferson County |
Golden / Wheat Ridge |
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Pueblo County |
Pueblo |
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Teller County |
Cripple Creek / Woodland Park |
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to call or email if you are a client or are seeking representation |
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INITIAL CONSULTATION
TERMS
not an offer for legal advice - refer to link for terms
attorney is a sole practitioner with need to manage his caseload
attorney reserves the right to decline any legal matter |
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GUSTAFSON LAW OFFICE TOPICAL
WEBSITES |
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Copyright © 2008 - Document Revised
July 28, 2010
mountains photo image, attorney photo image & law office logo copyright ©
All Rights Reserved - Robert D. Gustafson, Attorney at Law
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Website Initial Publication: January 17, 2008 Republication: May 24, 2006 |
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