$ 350-350 per hour
John H Barrett
About John
Biography
I have practiced law in Boulder since 1975. I was a partner with Balis & Barrett from1988 until 2013. I am active in the Boulder County Bar Association. I also belong to the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and the Interdisciplinary Committee on Child Custody. I have been on the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Lawyer Referral Service since 1995 and have served two terms as President of the organization. I served as the Associate Judge of the Louisville Municipal Court from 1990-2001.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
25%
51 years
Family
25%
51 years
Business
20%
51 years
Litigation
20%
51 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Colorado for 50 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1975
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Location
John H. Barrett
357 S McCaslin Blvd, Suite 200, Louisville, CO, 80027
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Posted by Lenny | May 15, 2015
Very Professional
Mr. Barrett helped out with a legal documents during a family emergency. He was very quick with our request and his fee for service was unambiguous. Additionally, he took the time to explain the documents requested, their implications, and the duration and circumstances under which they'd be legally ...
Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2009 | Marriage & Prenuptials
quick, efficient, and honest
I needed a prenup quickly and John helped me with that. It was great to be able to have it handled so professionally. He is easy to talk to and after understanding my needs, he made sound recommendations for me. I am happy I found and used John for my case.
John H Barrett's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Have known John for close to 30 years and have referred John many clients in domestic relations cases, personal injury cases and business matters who were always very happy with John’s help. John is very experienced and knowledgeable and truly cares for his clients, the results he gets while always being patient, measured and professional. I highly recommend John."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known this attorney for over 30 years and am very familiar with his excellent work and rapport with his clients."
"I have known John Barrett for 30 years. I endorse this attorney. John has profoundly helped so many during his 40 years of practicing in Boulder. That extensive experience has enabled him to achieve excellent results for his clients in divorce, real estate and small business matters. John is a genuine human being and a dedicated advocate and I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've know John for over twenty years and have referred many cases to him. I frequently ask for, and respect, his advice on a variety of legal issues."
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Experience
Honors
2000
Certificate of Appreciation 1975-2000, Boulder County Legal Services
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, John H. Barrett, Attorney at Law
1990 - 2001
Associate Judge, City of Louisville, Co.
1988 - 2013
Attorney, Balis and Barrett, P.C.
Associations
Colorado Bar Association
Member
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Interdisciplinary Committee on Child Custody
Member
1995 - 2016
Metropolitan Lawyer Referral ServiceDirector
1994 - 1995
Boulder County Bar Association, Small Firm Practitioners CommitteeCo-Chairperson
1989 - 1991
Boulder County Bar Association, Domestic Relations CommitteeCo-Chairperson
Sample of Legal Cases
Maintenance Modified
Maintenance reduced to reflect his lower income
Parenting Time Issue
Parenting time achieved
Divorce Collection
Money collected
Education
1974
University of California at Davis School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
California State University, Long Beach
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Boulder County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Domestic Relations Collections: Using Judgment Remedies to Collect Child Support, Maintenance and Other Monetory Awards
2012
Boulder County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Everything You Wanted to Know About Attorney-Mediator Referrals
2005
Boulder County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Attorney Billing Issues
2000
Boulder County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Selected Topics in Burdens of Proof: Financial Matters in Domestic Cases
1996
Boulder County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Surviving 20 Years of Domestic Law Practice
Publications
2015
Practitioner's Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations Law
Primer on Collection Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
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I am trying to fill out an extension to respond to modify parenting schedule. what do I put at the top under response to…
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Do i need to pay medical bills caused by someone else?
17 Sep 2024
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If I file for divorce (CO) and we split the assets, would I still get my half even if his dad paid for the house ?
07 Sep 2024