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Brian J. Bagley

Brian J. Bagley

Bagley Law Firm, LLC with offices in Northern Colorado and the Metro Denver Area
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Brian J. Bagley, J.D., M.B.A.
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Partner

The founder and chief counsel of the Bagley Law Firm, LLC, Brian provides legal representation to businesses, families, and individuals. He specializes in the areas of family law, divorce, criminal law, personal injury, business law, and civil litigation.

In addition to the practice of law, Brian served on City Council and as the Mayor of Longmont, CO for a decade of public service. Brian's other community activities include teaching at the University of Colorado at Boulder's Leeds School of Business, as well as a professor for the university's prestigious Presidents Leadership Class, teaching upper-level courses on business, law, and leadership. Brian himself is a CU alumnus, having earned a Juris Doctor from CU's School of Law and a Master of Business Administration from the Leeds School of Business.

Brian began his professional career as a senior analyst and key member of the team that researched and wrote the New York Times Bestseller, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t. The best-selling hardback business book of all time, Good to Great has grossed more than $100 million in book sales alone. As the only research analyst throughout the five-year project for its entirety, Brian performed the in-depth investigations, interviews, and analysis on market-leading companies to understand how they came to dominate their industries. The research has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Business Week, Harvard Business Review, and Fast Company.

Brian is a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and has been licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado since 1999. His personal accomplishments include earning the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America, speaking and writing fluent Spanish, writing and directing a full-length feature film distributed by Universal Vivendi, and volunteering as a foster-adopt parent.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
DUI & DWI
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Are you tired of having lawyers who are uncommitted, unresponsive, and unreliable? Here at the Bagley Law Firm, LLC located in Longmont and Lakewood, Colorado, we have a team of attorneys committed to being aggressive, accessible, and assertive. If you’re ready for your attorney to be someone who fights for you, then call us below to make your appointment now.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Colorado
Colorado Supreme Court
ID Number: 31008
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Federal Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner/Senior Managing Partner
The Bagley Law Firm, LLC
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Senior Lecturer/Adjunct Professor
University of Colorado at Boulder, School of Law
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Professor for the University of Colorado's prestigious President's Leadership Class, teaching undergraduate courses in financial and entrepreneurial issues in law/business.
Senior Lecturer/Adjunct Professor
University of Colorado, Leeds School of Business
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Professor for the University of Colorado's prestigious President's Leadership Class, teaching undergraduate courses in global issues and leadership.
Senior Researcher
Jim Collins/Good to Great Research Project
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Education
University of Colorado - Boulder
MBA (1999) | General Business, Finance
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J.D. (1999) | Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury, General
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Brigham Young University
B.A. (1999) | English, Philosophy
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Awards
Top Attorney -- Divorce (10 of 10 Rating)
Avvo.com
2013 - 2018
Top Attorney -- Criminal Defense (10 of 10 Rating)
Avvo.com
2013 - 2018
Top Attorney -- Personal Injury (10 of 10 Rating)
Avvo.com
2013 - 2018
Clients' Choice -- Personal Injury
Avvo.com
2015 - 2018
Clients' Choice -- Family Law
Avvo.com
2015 - 2018
Clients' Choice -- Criminal Defense
Avvo.com
2015 - 2018
Nation's Top One Percent
National Association of Distinguished Council
"10 Best Attorney" Selection
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017 - 2018
"10 Best Attorney" Selection
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017 - 2018
"10 Best Attorney" Selection
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017 - 2018
Professional Associations
Million Dollar Settlement/Verdict Club
Member
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Longmont Economic Development Partnership
Member
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Colorado Bar Association  # 31008
Member
- Current
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Boulder County Bar
Member
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Phi Alpha Delta (legal fraternity)
Member
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Boy Scouts of America
Eagle Scout
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City of Longmont, Colorado
Mayor
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City of Longmont, Colorado
City Council
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Longmont Area Economic Council
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap . . . and Others Don't
HarperCollins
Speaking Engagements
Maximizing Organizational and Executive Performance, Multi-Divisional Senior Leadership Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Philips Electronics
Strategic Planning in Project Management, Senior Executive Conference, Phoenix, AZ
Parsons
Good to Great, Korean Financial Management Academy, New York, New York
KPMG
Building a Strategic Vision, KeyBanc Capital Markets Conference, Cleveland, OH
KeyBanc
Strategic Planning, GenRe (Berkshire Hathaway) Strategy Conference, Stamford, CT
General Reinsurance Corporation (GenRe)
Strategic Planning for Business Development, Franciscan Health System Annual Conference, Tacoma Convention Center, WA
Franciscan Health System
Executive Leadership in Healthcare, Bupa Global Health Insurance Strategy Conference, Royal College of Physicians, London, England
United States Department of Energy
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap . . . and Others Don’t, Brookhaven National Laboratory's Integrated Safety Management Conference, Long Island, New York
United States Department of Energy
Systems Strategy, Strategy and Leadership Development Conference, Brandon, Manitoba (Canada)
Credit Union Central of Manitoba
Strategic Thinking, Strategy and Leadership Development Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Chalhoub Group
Organizational Change: Making the Leap, Strategy and Leadership Development Conference, Bodega Bay, CA
Army Corp of Engineers, South Pacific Division
Strategy in Leadership, Leadership Conference, Tunica, MS
Army Corp of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division
Certifications
Bachelors of Arts
Brigham Young University
Juris Doctor
University of Colorado at Boulder
Master of Business Administration
University of Colorado at Boulder
Colorado State Bar Member
Supreme Court of Colorado
Federal Bar Member
United States Federal District Court
Websites & Blogs
Website
Brian J. Bagley's Website Profile
Website
The Bagley Law Firm, LLC Website
Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
Q. What form would i fill out to be brought infront of judge if custodian is being non complient with agreed parenting plan
A: When one parent is not complying with a Court-ordered parenting plan, it can be extremely frustrating to the compliant parent. Worse, one party’s non-compliance can have a detrimental, lasting impact on the children. Unfortunately, however, scenarios such as these are all too frequent in divorce actions; one – or both – parents begin involving the children as pawns in the continued disintegration of the relationship. My advice for any non-compliant parent? “STOP!” While you might feel angry, hurt, and betrayed, it’s no reason to punish your children for the perceived mistakes of your ex-spouse (or partner). And, although the relationship has come to an end, the responsibility to co-parent continues, not just until adulthood, but throughout the rest of your lives. Parents, even divorced parents, become grandparents, together. Children love both parents and need a mother and father who can put on their game faces and play nice at sporting events, graduations, holiday gatherings, etc. Being cordial (which includes complying with Court orders) will not only result in healthy children, but less attorney fees and stress.

Now, even though one might be using his or her best efforts to co-parent with the other parent for the “good of the children,” it’s also very common for one parent to ignore the needs of the children and fight with the other parent, even going so far as to alienate the children from the other parent through verbal disparagement or physical isolation, as is the implication in your question. In the event this occurs, the compliant parent has a few available options. For instance, a Motion to Enforce could be filed with the Court, requesting that the Court order the non-compliant parent to immediately comply.

In the event this does not work, or in the event a stronger message needs to be sent, the compliant parent can file a Contempt Motion, asking that the Court sanction and/or punish the non-compliant parent. In the event a party is found to be in contempt, a judge can order monetary fines, award attorney fees to the prevailing party, or even sentence a non-compliant party to jail.

Of course, it’s always best to use the assistance of an experience, qualified attorney when dealing with issues of non-compliance. Nevertheless, if absolutely necessary, forms for the aforementioned legal actions can be found on any District Court website under the heading “SELF HELP/FORMS.” See https://www.courts.state.co.us.
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Contact & Map
The Bagley Law Firm, LLC
Northern Colorado Office
630 15th Ave
#300
Longmont, CO 80501
Telephone: (720) 730-9326
The Bagley Law Firm, LLC
Denver Metro Office
215 S Wadsworth Blvd
#410
Lakewood, CO 80226
Telephone: (720) 730-9326