Buena Vista Lawyers

Choosing A Lawyer I know that it's tough trying to choose a lawyer. Keep in mind that NO lawyer can do it all well. So, if you meet one who claims he can do everything, I suggest you find another lawyer. Once you choose a lawyer, the hourly rate is always scary. My goal is to have long-term clients, and that means making sure you are satisfied (delighted!) with my work and fees. I'm not your normal fee generator, and my invoices tell you exactly what I do in the time I charge. I want you back. If you look at my areas...

I graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 1993 and have been in private practice ever since. My practice has covered a range of areas including estate planning, probate, civil matters, domestic relations, and child welfare. In August 2023, I returned to the Sturm College of Law and earned an LLM in Taxation. My studies focused on advanced estate planning and administration, tax controversy, and small business planning. Recently, I opened an office in Frisco, Colorado, to offer my knowledge in these areas to clients seeking such services.

I am passionate about transforming the practice of Family Law. I established New Leaf Family with two main goals in mind: to empower clients to make informed decisions for themselves and their families, and to simplify the financial aspects of Family Law, making them more predictable for our clients. I believe that by allowing our clients to maintain control over most decisions, they will experience greater satisfaction with the outcomes, and their families will emerge from the process in much better condition. I received my A.B. from Cornell University during an era when mullets were still in fashion for some, and seriousness...

Scott Melin, J.D., M.A. Senior Managing Associate Attorney Scott Melin serves as Chief Operating Officer at the Bagley Law Firm, LLC, where he also leads a dynamic legal practice centered on complex, high-value civil litigation. His recent case successes include client recoveries of $1.58 million, $1.2 million, and $1.875 million, reflecting both his legal acumen and commitment to client outcomes. Scott represents clients across a broad range of civil matters—including personal injury, appeals, civil rights, and business disputes—often involving intricate and contentious litigation. He also brings deep experience to high-conflict family law cases, providing steady guidance in emotionally charged legal environments. A native of...

Sam Townsend, J.D. Senior Associate Attorney Sam Townsend brings extensive experience in the practice of Family Law. Specializing in matters such as divorce, child custody, grandparent rights, as well as estate planning and probate. His practice spans a broad range of jurisdictions, having represented clients in numerous county and district courts across Colorado, from the eastern plains to the western slope, in addition to the Colorado Court of Appeals. Sam earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Virginia before pursuing his legal education at Vermont Law School, where he served as a committee chairman within the Environmental Law Society. Before...