James S. Bailey
President, Attorney

Phone: (303) 837-1660 ext. 101​

Practice Areas

Commercial 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, HOA's, local and interstate banks, and international resorts. 

Award & Recognition

Awards & 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 Associations

American Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
Special District Association

Education & Special Certifications

University of North Dakota, Ph.D., 1965; J.D., 1967
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Phi Alpha Delta

Matthew B. Taylor
​Attorney

Phone: (303) 837-1660 ext. 104

Practice Areas

Real Estate 
Liquor Licensing
Business Organizations
Restaurant & Hospitality
Wills & Estate Planning
Contracts
​Probate
Entertainment Law

Professional Associations

Colorado Bar Association
​Denver Bar Association
California Bar Association
Matthew Taylor joined Bailey & Peterson, P.C. in 2022.  He has been practicing law since 2012.  He has experience with real estate law, business law, entertainment law, HOA's, estate planning, and civil litigation.  Matthew has a special interest in liquor licensing and restaurant & hospitality representation.  He is an avid mountain biker.

Education & Special Certifications

Loyola Law School, 2011

Jay Peterson
In memorium 1945-2018
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. 

Practice Areas

Real Estate
Condominium Law
Land Use
Planning & Zoning

Awards & Recognition

Rated, AV* Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 in Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Ratings
Expertise

Professional Associations

Colorado Bar Association
Continental Bar Association

Education & Special Certifications

Education Special Certifications
University of Minnesota, B.A., 1967; J.D., 1971
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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