Meet Our Team
The attorneys at Bailey & Peterson, PC value their clients and are committed to excellence in legal representation
James S. Bailey
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Practice AreasCommercial Litigation
Business Organizations Land Use and Planning Corporate Special Council Investigation Engagements Creditor Representation Real Estate Construction Litigation Estate Planning Special Districts Municipal Law Zoning Banking |
James Bailey founded Bailey & Peterson, P.C. in 1992 and has practiced law in Colorado since 1971. He has practiced before state and federal courts engaging in litigation involving complex commercial transactions, bankruptcy reorganizations, antitrust and securities class actions, receiverships, municipal financing, commercial torts, constitutional law, and personal injuries. He has represented individuals, small businesses, large corporations, quasi-municipal corporations, special districts, local and interstate banks, and international resorts.
Award & RecognitionAwards & Recognition
Rated, AV* Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 in Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Ratings Order of the Coif Articles Editor, North Dakota Law Review |
Professional AssociationsAmerican Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association Denver Bar Association Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Special District Association |
Education & Special CertificationsUniversity of North Dakota, Ph.D., 1965; J.D., 1967
Sigma Chi Fraternity Phi Alpha Delta |
W. Payton Martin
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Practice AreasReal Estate
Liquor Licensing Business Organizations Restaurant & Hospitality Wills & Estate Planning Contracts Probate Professional AssociationsColorado Bar Association
Denver Bar Association |
Payton Martin joined Bailey & Peterson, P.C. in 2019. He has been involved in the legal community in Colorado since 2013. He has experience with real estate law, environmental law, land use, and civil litigation. Payton has a special interest in liquor licensing and restaurant & hospitality representation. He is an avid skier and a Colorado native.
Awards & RecognitionEnvironmental Law Society, President
Boys Scouts of America, Eagle Scout, September 2008 Education & Special CertificationsWhittier Law School, J.D., Environmental Law Concentration, 2018
Northern Arizona University, B.S., 2013 |
Jay Peterson
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Jay Peterson joined Bailey & Peterson, P.C. as a partner in 1994 and practiced law in Colorado since 1973. Jay passed away unexpectedly in May, 2018. His practice focused on real estate, land use, planning and zoning, and condominium law. He resided in Eagle County and focused on representing clients in the mountain communities. He represented individuals, small businesses, large corporations, quasi-municipal corporations, and international resorts.
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Practice AreasReal Estate
Condominium Law Land Use Planning & Zoning |
Awards & RecognitionRated, AV* Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 in Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Ratings
Expertise |
Professional AssociationsColorado Bar Association
Continental Bar Association |
Education & Special CertificationsEducation Special Certifications
University of Minnesota, B.A., 1967; J.D., 1971 Sigma Alpha Epsilon |