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John R Pierce
also known as Rob Pierce, John Robert Pierce
About John
Biography
I am an AV rated attorney specializing in water law. I represent traditional ranch owners, guest ranch operators, developers, municipalities, and individual water users all across Western Colorado.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Real Estate
20%
26 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Colorado for 25 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 27 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Dufford, Waldeck, Milburn & Krohn LLP
744 Horizon Court, Ste 300, Grand Junction, CO, 81506-3947
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John R Pierce's Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Flint | June 16, 2015
Creative and knowledgable water and natural resources attorney
I have worked with Rob for many years, and have always found him to be a resourceful, creative and balanced counselor. He is an asset to any client seeking to navigate Colorado's complex water, natural resources and public lands environment.
Posted by Rob | June 13, 2015
Water Rights Litigation
Rob helped us obtain the water rights associated with land we purchased near Collbran, CO. He was able to negotiate very favorable terms with an extremely uncooperative seller.
Posted by Belle | June 12, 2015
John R. Pierce
Rob and I have worked together on many water issues through the years. Rob is very knowledgeable and gets back to me quickly by email or phone. The one thing I appreciate the most about Rob is that he hangs in there with me to explain things so that I understand the information and can then make an...
Posted by Ty | June 10, 2015
Great land/water lawyer
Rob helped us to successfully navigate a very difficult water rights issue with professionalism and a keen eye to cost control. Rob essentially managed, with very little oversight, a group of landowners and the a large multi-national over a multi-year negotiation. VERY IMPRESSED.
John R Pierce's Lawyer Endorsements
Nicholas Bjorklund
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Sep 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Pierce is an experienced and effective water attorney. I strongly endorse him."
Mark Hermundstad
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rob and I practice water law in Western Colorado. We have worked together on many water cases over the years. Rob is knowledgeable, courteous, and willing to work to find mutually agreeable and beneficial solutions."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on several matters with Mr. Pierce relating to real property and water rights issues. I found him to be quite competent, professional and courteous."
Michael Sawyer
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rob is a skilled lawyer with real property and water law issues"
Mark Hermundstad
Environmental and natural resources lawyer
Kristin Moseley
Unknown lawyer
Michael Sawyer
Environmental and natural resources lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Pro Bono Achievement Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2013
Pro Bono Honor Roll, Mesa County Bar Association
2012
Pro Bono Achievement Award, Colorado Supreme Court
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Partner, Dufford Waldeck Milburn & Krohn, LLP
1998 - 2000
Judicial Clerk to the Chief Justice, Oregon Supreme Court
1997 - 1997
Law Clerk, Natural Resources Section, Oregon Attorney General
Associations
2000 - Present
Mesa County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Oregon State Bar AssociationMember
1996 - 1997
Journal of Small & Emerging Business LawMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Case No. 10CW180 (Breem Ditch Case)
After extensive trial preparation and negotiation we reached a favorable settlement.
Case No. 2010CW171 (Breem Ditch Case)
After extensive trial preparation and negotiation we reached a favorable settlement.
Case No. 06CW241 (Grand Mesa Exchange Case)
Decree granted
SL GROUP, LLC, Appellant, v. GO WEST INDUSTRIES, INC., Appellee, and WAYNE SCHIELDT, Division Engineer, Appellee
Succeeded in obtaining reversal of trial court judgment
Education
1998
Northwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Florida State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2007
Water Rights Sales and Transfers
Water Rights Sales and Transfers
2006
Water Rights Sales and Transfers
Water Rights Sales and Transfers
Publications
2015
DWMK Quarterly, Summer
Water Rights: Apply while "Interest Rates" are Low
2015
DWMK Quarterly, Summer
How Instream Flow Rights Affect Your Water Rights
2011
DWMK Quarterly
Instream Flow Rights -- The Effect on Your Water Rights
2009
DWMK Quarterly
Do It Yourself Water Rights
2008
DWMK Quarterly
The Effect of Instream Flow Rights on your Water Rights
2007
DWMK Quarterly
Your Water Rights -- Significant Changes May be Just Around the Bend
2006
DWMK Quarterly Newsletter
Augmentation Plans -- Recent Changes to Water Law
2006
DWMK Quarterly
The Effect of Instream Flow Rights on Your Water Rights
Languages
English